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Dear Lewis & Clark Families, On behalf of all of us at Lewis & Clark, it is our privilege to welcome you to our community. We hope this guide will assist you in providing counsel to your student and help you address any questions or concerns you might have. Student engagement is a valuable and distinctive part of a Lewis & Clark education. The opportunities available here will challenge and support your student’s growth as an intellectual and as a citizen. All of us at Lewis & Clark have high expectations for our students in terms of their commitment to citizenship, the pursuit of knowledge, and cultural exchange. We hope that you will encourage your student to be engaged at Lewis & Clark, to consider these ideals, and seek to define what they mean to him or her. This guide provides an outline of the many opportunities and resources available at Lewis & Clark. Please peruse it and discuss with your student how he or she can complement and supplement academic lessons with co-curricular activities and other educational opportunities. We see parents and family members as our partners in fostering student success, and we hope you will take this opportunity to work with us toward that goal. If you have any issues or questions, our staff here on campus will be happy to speak with you. WELCOME TO LEWIS & CLARK Please feel welcome to reach out to any office listed in the following pages. As a family member of a Lewis & Clark student, this will be an exciting time for you. Make sure to set aside time and reflect on all you have taught your student. You have invested many years in him or her—now watch your student seize the future by applying the lessons you have taught. Best wishes, and welcome to the Lewis & Clark community, Sandi Bottemiller Director of Housing & Orientation Andrew McPheeters Senior Director of Alumni and Parent Programs A GUIDE FOR PARENTS AND FAMILIES

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Dear Lewis & Clark Families,

On behalf of all of us at Lewis & Clark, it is our privilege to welcome you to our community. We hope this guide will assist you in providing counsel to your student and help you address any questions or concerns you might have.

Student engagement is a valuable and distinctive part of a Lewis & Clark education. The opportunities available here will challenge and support your student’s growth as an intellectual and as a citizen. All of us at Lewis & Clark have high expectations for our students in terms of their commitment to citizenship,

the pursuit of knowledge, and cultural exchange. We hope that you will encourage your student to be engaged at Lewis & Clark, to consider these ideals, and seek to define what they mean to him or her.

This guide provides an outline of the many opportunities and resources available at Lewis & Clark. Please peruse it and discuss with your student how he or she can complement and supplement academic lessons with co-curricular activities and other educational opportunities. We see parents and family members as our partners in fostering student success, and we hope you will take this opportunity to work with us toward that goal. If you have any issues or questions, our staff here on campus will be happy to speak with you.

Welcometo

leWis & clarkPlease feel welcome to reach out to any office listed in the following pages. As a family member of a Lewis & Clark student, this will be an exciting time for you. Make sure to set aside time and reflect on all you have taught your student. You have invested many years in him or her—now watch your student seize the future by applying the lessons you have taught.

Best wishes, and welcome to the Lewis & Clark community,

Sandi BottemillerDirector of Housing & Orientation

Andrew McPheetersSenior Director of Alumni and Parent Programs

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College Advising [email protected](503) 768-7750

Faculty advisors can help your student navigate his or her way through Lewis & Clark College’s curriculum and rich academic resources. While the responsibility for constructing a personal academic program ultimately belongs to each student, faculty advisors can aid students as they explore new disciplines, plan for overseas travel, consider academic choices at the College, and prepare for postgraduate opportunities.

Each first-year and transfer student is assigned a faculty advisor based on the student’s stated academic interests and goals. Once your student declares a major, he or she will work with a faculty advisor from that department. Students may change advisors at any time.

Exploration and Discovery: Core [email protected](503) 768-7208

All first-year students and qualifying transfer students receive a common foundation through Lewis & Clark College’s innovative year-long core course. This course, Exploration and Discovery, embodies the College’s motto, Explorare, Discere, Sociare: “to explore, to learn, to work together.” Over two intensive semesters, students experience the vital affinity between shared intellectual exploration and individual pathways of discovery. The course also sharpens students’ skills in writing, reasoning, critical reading, and speaking. Exploration and Discovery acquaints students both with the liberal arts tradition’s most enduring ideas and questions and with modern disciplinary methods of analysis and discovery.

Ombuds [email protected](503) 768-7336

The Ombuds Office is a confidential, impartial, and informal place where members of the Lewis & Clark community can talk about their concerns and look for solutions. While your student has a variety of people to talk to when facing challenges, sometimes they may simply want to speak to someone off-the-record to explore concerns and identify strategies to address them. The ombudsperson will listen to what your student has to say and help them develop and sort through options. The office is dedicated to supporting fair processes, open access, and communication for the entire Lewis & Clark community, and that can include parents too.

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Student Support [email protected](503) 768-7156

Lewis & Clark is committed to serving the needs of our students with disabilities and learning differences. Professional staff in the office of Student Support Services are available to ensure that students receive all of the benefits of a comprehensive selection of services.

This office also provides advising and advocacy for students with disabilities and support for students who seek advice on academic strategies. Services, advising, and accommodations are always the result of an active partnership between the student and Student Support Services staff.

Student Educational Privacywww.lclark.edu/go/ferpa College policies are shaped by both educational and legal responsibilities and differ significantly from those of secondary schools. When a student enters college, the right to privacy shifts from the parent/guardian to the student. Students’ rights are explicitly spelled out in the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, commonly known as FERPA or the Buckley Amendment.

Your student has four basic rights under FERPA:

1. The right to access their own records. Lewis & Clark’s policy is to permit students to personally view their educational records within 45 days of the student’s initial request.

2. The right to some control over the disclosure of their records. Students have the right to limit the release of directory information.

3. The right to permit disclosure of their confidential records. Lewis & Clark cannot disclose student records to a third party (including parents/guardians) without the written consent of the student.

4. The right to seek amendment to their records. A student has the right to request that the College correct records the student believes to be incorrect or in violation of their privacy.

FERPA protects student educational records including, but not limited to, grades, transcripts of academic work, and files in the Office of the Registrar, the Office of the Dean of Students, the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities, and the Office of Student Support Services. Only your student and college officials with a need to know have access to these files.

Student Rights and [email protected](503) 768-7770

Student Rights and Responsibilities educates for civic leadership, promotes inclusion and social justice, restores balance when harm occurs, and protects the welfare of the community and the individual. Student Rights and Responsibilities facilitates the Student Code of Conduct and the associated conflict resolution processes.

The Student Code of Conduct establishes clear expectations of behavior that foster academic and communal integrity. Joining this community obliges each member to observe the following principles: mutual respect, civil discourse, responsible decision-making, personal accountability.

Through adherence to these principles, members of the community expand their perspectives beyond themselves. They are supported as they test boundaries with educationally reflective opportunities to practice self-advocacy and personal responsibility.

The Code can be accessed online at go.lclark.edu/SRR. When behaviors may violate established expectations or College Policies, students are engaged in conversations about the impacts of these actions on the community, as outlined in the Code. Like many colleges across the country, Lewis & Clark has designed this process to be restorative and educational, rather than punitive. The process is intended to help students learn the implications of their behaviors for their community as well as for themselves. Thus, the outcomes of the process are intended to repair harm to all persons and communities affected. As an educational process, the learning of the involved student and the needs of the community are prioritized throughout.

As a part of a student’s educational record, all Student Conduct processes are protected by FERPA and information is stored as outlined in the “Student Educational Privacy” section.

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Student and Departmental Account [email protected]@lclark.edu(503) 768-7829 (Student Accounts)(503) 768-7825 (Perkins Loans)

Student and Departmental Account Services is responsible for the billing and collection of tuition, fees, room and meal plan charges, and other related costs of enrollment. The office also provides other services, such as working with Perkins Loan borrowers regarding repayment.

Student and Departmental Account Services accept cash, checks, and in-person debit card payments. In partnership with Tuition Management Systems, Lewis & Clark College also accepts online and phone payments via checking account, savings account, MasterCard, American Express, Visa, and Discover. There are no fees for payment made online by checking or savings account. Credit card payments incur a convenience fee of 2.99 percent.

Lewis & Clark uses an entirely electronic billing system (hosted by Tuition Management Systems) to deliver statements. All students will be automatically enrolled in E-Bill, with delivery going to the student’s Lewis & Clark email address. Students will receive a notice at this email address each time a new statement is available for viewing.

Additionally, students can establish shared access for their designee(s) to view their student account statements. Designees will also receive email notification when a new statement is available for viewing. For instructions on establishing shared access, as well as details regarding making a payment and the services provided by our office, please visit our website: lclark.edu/go/student/accounts.

Financial Aid [email protected](503) 768-7090

The Financial Aid Office is committed to working with students and families to explore financial options and to understand available funding options. We administer federal, state, and institutional scholarship and grant programs as well as certify educational loan eligibility for both students and parent borrowers.

Student [email protected](503) 768-6266

Will your student be looking for a job? Almost every department on campus employs students. Your student may find a job working in the library, in a departmental office, in athletics, on the grounds crew, in a biology lab, or even at a contracted off-campus community service organization. Most positions on campus

are open only to students who have either a Federal Work-Study (FWS) award or a Lewis & Clark Work-Study (LCWS) award as a part of their annual financial aid award. However, some on-campus jobs, such as tutors, baristas, servers, and research assistants, do not require work-study. Additionally, many students also find work off-campus at area businesses or as tutors and/or child care workers in neighboring homes. The opportunities are plentiful!

Many positions are filled prior to the start of fall classes, and we encourage your student to begin by viewing and applying to open postings: www.lclark.edu/offices/human_resources/jobs/students/undergraduate/find_a_job

Help your student be prepared to find and accept a job opportunity! All student employees will need to complete a federally mandated I-9 form which certifies eligibility to work in the United States. The I-9 form requires that the employee present “original” identification documents (not copies) within 3 days of employment. A list of acceptable documents may be found here: www.lclark.edu/live/files/13736-i-9-list-of-acceptable-documents.

If you have questions about this process, please contact Student Employment.

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[email protected](503) 768-7123

Lewis & Clark College has a four-semester residency requirement for undergraduate students. Research suggests that students who live on campus are more likely to graduate, get better grades, and have better social skills than their counterparts who live off campus. With the advantages and opportunities of residence hall life, however, come new challenges. The College provides resources to help students as they navigate this experience.

A full-time, live-in professional area director (AD) oversees each residence hall cluster. The AD is responsible for the management of the building in which he or she lives, including community development, housing assignments, crisis management, service and repair requests, and student conduct. The AD supervises a team of resident advisors (RAs), student staff who are trained to be excellent campus resources. An RA lives in close proximity to your student to help him or her successfully transition into campus life. RAs work with residents to create community charters, plan activities, and ensure a positive environment in the residence hall.

Each student receives a copy of Settling In, a handbook that contains the policies and procedures relating to community living, and is responsible for reading and adhering to the policies in this handbook.

Bon Appétit Food [email protected](503) 768-7890

Bon Appétit’s on-campus food program has been designed to meet the needs of each student. Resident students choose from one of four meal plan options: 19 All Access, 14, 14 Flex, and 10 Flex. The name of each meal plan indicates the number of meals the plan covers per week. Fields Dining Room offers a total of 19 meals per week: breakfast, lunch, and dinner Monday through Friday, and brunch and dinner on Saturday and Sunday. Students also have the option of a meal equivalency in the Trail Room. Flex points are like cash and can be used at any of the campus cafés operated by Bon Appétit, as well as in Fields Dining Room. One flex point equals $1 in purchasing power. The flex points included with two of our meal plans carry over from fall to spring semester, provided the student remains on a meal plan. However, at the end of the academic year, any unused flex points are lost. Students can purchase additional flex points at a discount directly from Bon Appétit as an enhancement to any meal plan, but flex points may not be purchased in lieu of a meal plan. Changes to a meal plan are accepted in the Office of Campus Living up to the first week of each semester. A meal plan is required of each residential student.

[email protected](503) 768-7885

The Bookstore offers a full-service textbook department, including rentals, textbook buyback, and online pre-ordering where students can compare the Bookstore’s competitive prices directly with online retailers, such as Amazon.com. The Bookstore also carries school and art supplies, LC apparel, gifts, cards, snacks, and Portland’s famous Stumptown Coffee. The Bookstore has been owned and operated by the College since 2010 and offers employment opportunities for student workers.

Mail [email protected](503) 768-7867

Mail Services provides daily mail and package delivery to the Lewis & Clark community. Individual mailboxes are assigned to each undergraduate student upon arrival.

For proper mail delivery, please include Lewis & Clark College’s street address as well as your student’s MSC (Mail Stop Code). Use the format below to address all mail to your student to ensure delivery.

Lewis & Clark CollegeStudent’s Name – MSC # ______0615 SW Palatine Hill RoadPortland OR 97219

Families and students can find more information, including mail pick-up and drop-off times, online at www.lclark.edu/offices/mail_services.

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Campus [email protected](503) 768-7855 (general information/assistance)(503) 768-7777 (emergency)

The Office of Campus Safety works with all members and guests of the Lewis & Clark community to foster a safe and secure environment. To this end, Campus Safety officers patrol campus around the clock, provide a night escort program that is available on request, conduct safety training programs, enforce College policies, and help Lewis & Clark community members in case of emergencies.

Counseling [email protected](503) 768-7160

The Counseling Service staff offers focused counseling for students’ personal, academic, social, and emotional problems. Counseling is confidential, except under unusual circumstances (e.g., when a student poses a high danger to himself or herself, or to others). Generally speaking, a student must sign a release of information form before staff can disclose any information about the student’s treatment.

Students are seen for depression, anxiety, adjustment difficulties, relationship difficulties, academic issues, and a variety of other problems. Counseling sessions are free to enrolled students. Because the Counseling Service’s primary focus is on providing short-term counseling, most students who anticipate needing more than ten sessions in an academic year are encouraged to connect with off-campus providers.

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Health Promotion and [email protected](503) 768-8225

Health Promotion and Wellness works to develop and promote a safe and healthy campus environment through collaboration with campus and community resources. It provides health promotion and education services that encourage and support students to make informed decisions regarding their health and well-being. The office offers resources, outreach education, and prevention programs concerning an array of health and safety issues.

Student Health [email protected](503) 768-7165

The Student Health Service is available to all students regardless of their insurance coverage. The Student Health Service staff includes a physician, a family nurse practitioner, a women’s health

nurse practitioner, a registered nurse, a dietitian, a laboratory technologist and a medical administrative specialist. Comprehensive services are provided for: recent-onset illnesses and injuries; routine physicals; gynecological exams and birth control services; travel physicals; routine vaccinations and country specific travel vaccinations; dietitian services; prescription and over the counter medications; allergy injections (with physician order); and laboratory services. Referrals are made to medical specialists in the Portland area as needed or upon request.

There is no charge for consultations or physical exams, but there are charges for laboratory tests, medical procedures, medical supplies, and medications. These charges are usually covered by medical insurance plans. Encourage your student to be familiar with his or her health insurance plan coverage.

Student Health Insurancewww.lclark.edu/go/student/health/insurance

Lewis & Clark College requires that all enrolled students carry medical insurance. In an effort to alleviate what have been some perennial problems with health insurance coverage, the College asks students to either subscribe to the school-sponsored health insurance or to complete an annual waiver with very specific policy criteria. These criteria assure that our students are provided with an adequate level of medical and mental health care in the Portland area for the upcoming academic year. Students may carry a policy other than that offered by the College, but the coverage must be comparable.

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College [email protected](503) 768-7116

The College Outdoors Program organizes weekly trips and offers instruction in a variety of wilderness activities, such as cross-country skiing, backpacking, river rafting, sea kayaking, and hiking. For a fee, College Outdoors provides transportation and all necessary equipment, so everyone from neophyte outdoors people to seasoned veterans can participate. Students are also welcome to become more involved with College Outdoors by taking on leadership roles; it’s an excellent way to gain practical experience.

Inclusion and Multicultural [email protected](503) 768-7051

The Department of Inclusion and Multicultural Engagement (IME) is responsible for leading Lewis & Clark’s efforts towards its commitment to a diverse, inclusive, and multicultural campus community. We engage students, faculty, staff, and community partners to promote an inclusive campus climate; provide academic, social, and programmatic support to students from underrepresented communities; and help students develop a greater understanding of their global citizenship through the intercultural exchange of ideas and traditions. Our programs and services help students explore topics of diversity, inclusion, and social justice along with helping students develop leadership skills and build community.

Physical Education and [email protected](503) 768-7545

Academics and physical activity go hand-in-hand at Lewis & Clark as part of a balanced, interesting, and rewarding college experience. The college offers a comprehensive range of opportunities to enhance personal development and leadership skills for students. Physical education is one facet of a total educational program, stressing interrelationship between the physical, mental, and social dimensions of the human experience.

Lewis & Clark students are required to take a minimum of two physical education/activity courses as a general education requirement. In these courses, students are encouraged to recognize the importance of physical activity as a lifelong pursuit.

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Beyond the classroom, students can participate in sports at the varsity, club, and/or intramural level. The mission of intercollegiate (varsity) athletics at Lewis & Clark is to allow students to participate in activity that encourages personal growth and character development in a competitive environment. For the campus community, intercollegiate athletics provides an opportunity for shared institutional pride, fun, and excitement resulting from the efforts and accomplishments of individuals and teams.

For those who want to participate in sports on a recreational level, there are several opportunities to get involved with club teams or intramural activities. Lewis & Clark’s club sports program is a competitive recreational program designed and run by students to enhance and supplement their college experience. Intramural activities happen periodically throughout the year and allow students the opportunity to participate in sport with their friends.

Spiritual [email protected](503) 768-7082

The Office of Religious and Spiritual Life provides resources and leadership for a variety of programs including worship, meditation, fellowship, service, discussions, and retreats. Religious and spiritual life student organizations meet on campus throughout the year, and include an Interfaith Council, a Hillel group, a number of Christian groups, a Muslim group, a Meditation group, and a Buddhist group, among others. The Office of Religious and Spiritual Life also provides information for off-campus religious life resources in the Portland area.

Student [email protected](503) 768-7122

The Office of Student Activities provides Lewis & Clark students with diverse and engaging opportunities that enhance their educational experiences, and support their development to become leaders in the larger global community. The office advises more than 100 diverse student organizations, including the Campus Activities Board, Student Media, Club Sports, and a variety of academic and special interest organizations. Student Activities also hosts several large annual events such as Pio Fair, Fall Ball, Spring Carnival, and special guest speakers. The Office of Student Activities provides resources to support student involvement and help students tie their co-curricular activities to experiences in the classroom.

Student [email protected]

The Associated Students of Lewis & Clark (ASLC) is the official body charged with speaking on behalf of students and facilitating productive communication between the student body, the faculty, the administration, and the Lewis & Clark community at large. The ASLC assists students and student organizations by providing financial resources and institutional support, as well as sponsoring an open forum for students to actively address their concerns and voice support for campus initiatives. All students are encouraged to engage in the work of the ASLC by voting in elections, running for office, assisting with a campaign, joining a committee, participating in the surveys, or attending weekly Senate meetings.

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Career [email protected](503) 768-7114

The Career Center helps students discover their goals and interests, connect to opportunities in the community that enrich their academic experience, and prepare for successful lives beyond college. The center offers career counseling and connections to experiential learning opportunities such as internships. By providing a variety of experiences, the CC helps students identify their passions, interests, and values, which ultimately leads to a fulfilling career path. The center also teaches students how to develop and execute a job search plan. A thoughtful plan empowers students to conduct their own career process so that as alumni they will be confident, competent, resilient, and prepared to make a positive impact in their communities and the world.

The liberal arts education prepares students to think, write, and present information in a thoughtful, critical, and creative way. In an ever-changing world, where students are expected to improve their quantitative and technical skills while integrating cross-cultural knowledge, this preparation is invaluable. A Lewis & Clark College education provides students with the ability to adapt and contribute. Our alumni succeed in a variety of fields, including politics, law, scientific research, aid and advocacy work, business, education, and academia.

Encourage your student to begin considering career ideas as soon as his or her first year in college. Early in the spring semester, students need to be creating their resumes and preparing for interviews for summer work or study opportunities. Most of all, remember that the career planning process is just that —

a process. Students who are able to reflect on a variety of volunteer activities, work experiences, and internships will find it easier to recognize and plan their next steps.

Student Leadership & [email protected](503) 768-7076

Student Leadership and Service (SLS) engages students, community partners, and others in meaningful service-learning and leadership education programs. The office coordinates alternative break trips, large-scale service days and ongoing volunteer projects. SLS also facilitates leadership skills workshops and donation drives. Students can engage in SLS programs as participants, trip leaders, planning committee members, and/or staff.

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Parental and Guardian Notification Policy

It is a fundamental goal of the College to support students’ independence and maturity, in part by encouraging students to assume responsibility for their own educational and personal matters. The College also encourages students and parents or guardians to communicate directly, regularly, and openly with each other about issues of mutual concern.

Under laws and policies that govern the privacy rights of students, Lewis & Clark has the authority and reserves the right to contact parents or guardians of dependent students about a variety of serious matters, and the parents or guardians of all students in emergencies regarding serious injury or life-or-death situations. Parental or guardian notification generally occurs under the following circumstances: hospitalization; hospital visits for alcohol poisoning or drug overdose; behavior that will likely result in residence hall suspension or expulsion, disciplinary suspension, or dismissal from the College; acts of violence or significant abuse toward others or a student’s own self; arrest; drug or alcohol use that results in police action; or serious mental health concerns.

The Dean of Students or designee uses professional judgment when determining whether notifying parents or guardians is essential and benefits student welfare. While we look forward to a cooperative and productive relationship with the families of our students, our primary relationship must be with your student. It is our hope that you will appreciate and accept both our legal responsibilities and educational values in this matter. Please feel free to call the Office of the Dean of Students at (503) 768-7110 if you have questions, information, or suggestions.

Advice for Parents

Families are encouraged to communicate directly with their students and to consider them as the primary source of information about student life and campus issues. However, families are welcome to contact the Student Life staff members directly if a question or problem arises. We trust that families will join the staff in encouraging students to take steps to resolve issues independently while using campus resources. Becoming one’s own best advocate is critical to success, and the college years are an opportune time to develop and hone this skill.

Parents Previewcollege.lclark.edu/parents/events

Parents Preview is a specially designed program for the parents of new Lewis & Clark students. It runs simultaneously with the first two days of New Student Orientation, August 26–27, 2015. In addition to spending time with your son or daughter, Parents Preview will give you the opportunity to get to know the Lewis & Clark community, learn about the academic programs, and familiarize yourself with student services.

Family Weekendcollege.lclark.edu/parents/events

Family Weekend, which takes place October 16–18, 2015, is an opportunity for family members to visit their student at Lewis & Clark College and learn more about our community. Guests have the opportunity to attend classes, athletic events, and a variety of other special activities.

Area Accommodations

Information on lodgings near the College is available online at www.lclark.edu/go/lodging. A few guest rooms are available on campus in some of the residence halls. Guest rooms are not available during break periods, for commencement, or during the summer. Rates are $35 per night. Rooms have one or two twin beds and a private bath. They come furnished with bed linen and towels. For availability, please call (503) 768-7123.

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You can assist in this important process in the following ways:

• Know the resources available at Lewis & Clark so you can discuss them with your student and encourage him or her to pursue these resources.

• Be your child’s biggest cheerleader. Moving away from home can be traumatic for your student (and for you). Reassure them they are doing the right thing.

• Stay in touch, but not every day, even though it is tempting. Students report the best way their parents can show support and trust is by sending care packages, letters, and e-mails. Ask (a few) general questions, “How are your classes? Are you having a good time? How’s the food?” Generally, the less you ask, the more they will tell you.

• Remember college is a process: moods change and students call home when there’s a problem, not when everything is great. Listen with an open mind. Give your child the freedom to make his or her own choices but hold him or her accountable.

• Remind your student that feeling overwhelmed at times is to be expected.

• Encourage your student to get to know and to communicate with his or her professors. Our faculty have chosen to teach at a small college because they are interested in their students as individuals. However, they also respect their students’ independence and privacy, so they leave it to students to initiate contact.

• Suggest that your student get involved in campus activities. Studies have shown that students who are involved in co-curricular activities tend to be more satisfied with their academics. It doesn’t matter what the activity is, as long as your student finds it rewarding. (Remember, activities enhance resumes, too.)

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FALL SEMEStER 2015August 26 at 8 a.m.

Residence halls open for new students

August 26–August 30

New Student Orientation

August 26–27

Parents Preview

August 30 at 9 a.m.

Residence halls open for returning students

August 31

Classes begin

October 8–11

Fall break (no classes / halls open / meal service continues)

October 16–18

Homecoming / Family Weekend

November 26–November 29

Thanksgiving break (halls open / no meals)

December 9

Last day of classes

December 16

Final examinations end (meal service ends)

December 17 at 3 p.m.

Residence halls close

SPRING SEMEStER 2016January 17 at 9 a.m.

Residence halls open

January 17

Food service resumes (with brunch)

January 19

Classes begin

March 21–27

Spring break (halls open / no meals)

April 28

Last day of classes

May 5

Final examinations end (meal service ends)

May 6 at 3 p.m.

Residence halls close for non-graduating students

May 7

Commencement

May 8 at 3 p.m.

Residence halls close for graduating seniors

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Advertising Inquiries:(855) [email protected]

Academic Advising (503) 768-7750

Admissions (503) 768-7040

Athletics (503) 768-7545

Bookstore (503) 768-7885

Campus Living (503) 768-7123

Akin, Odell, Stewart Halls (503) 768-8930

Copeland Hall (503) 768-8361

Forest Hall (503) 768-8600

Hartzfeld and Holmes Halls (503) 768-8091

Platt-Howard Hall (503) 768-8780

West, Roberts, East Halls (503) 768-8091

Campus Safety (non-emergency) (503) 768-7855

Career Center (503) 768-7114

Counseling Service (503) 768-7160

Dean of the College (503) 768-7100

Dean of Students (503) 768-7110

Emergency (503) 768-7777

Financial Aid (503) 768-7090

Food Services (503) 768-7890

Health Promotion and Wellness (503) 768-7112

Inclusion & Multicultural Engagement (503) 768-7051

Ombuds Office (503) 768-7336

Parent and Alumni Relations (503) 768-7950

President (503) 768-7680

Provost (503) 768-7200

Registrar (503) 768-7335

Student Account Services (503) 768-7829

Student Health Service (503) 768-7165

Student Leadership & Service (503) 768-7076

Student Support Services (503) 768-7156

For more information, please contact

Lewis & Clark College Orientation/Parent Programs Portland, OR 97219 (503) 768-7000 www.lclark.edu

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