Welcome to our virtualSummer New Student Orientation

Thank you for joining us today.July 18, 2020

You will not need a camera or microphone for our sessions today, except for the First Year Seminar meetings at 11:00 am.

Please ask questions using the Q&A feature at the bottom of your screen.If we don’t answer your question live, we will follow-up with you by email.

We are recording today’s sessions to share with those who can’t attend.

Email orientation@etown.edu with questions

Living & Learning at EtownPresented by:

Andrew Powell, Director of Campus SecuritySamantha Brant, Catering Manager

Jenn Crowder, Director of Community Living

Please feel free to use the Q&A feature to ask questions. We will answer questions at the end of the presentation.

• 24/7/365 operation• Mission Statement• Parking (first year students can bring their vehicle)• Safety features

– LiveSafe phone app– Blue Light Phones– ECAlert

• Other services – Escorts– Transportation to Etown Train Station and HIA– Jump vehicles

• Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

Campus SecurityPresented by: Andrew Powell, Director

www.etown.edu/security

• The Marketplace– 7:00AM to 7:00PM Continuous Dining

• The Jay’s Nest– 7:00AM-12:00AM Monday-Friday– 12:00PM-12:00AM Saturday & Sunday

• Blue Bean Café Proudly Serving Starbucks– 7:45AM-10:00PM Monday-Friday

• Jay Truck– 10:00PM-1:00AM Friday & Saturday Nights

Dining ServicesPresented by: Samantha Brant, Catering Manager

www.etown.edu/diningservices

• Gold Plan– Unlimited Meals– $100 Jay Bucks

• Silver Plan– 200 Meals– $200 Jay Bucks

• Bronze Plan– 150 Meals– $325 Jay Bucks

Meal Plans

www.etown.edu/diningservices

During the first two weeks of each semester, you have the option to buy a “Plus” plan which will provide you with

additional Jay Bucks at a 25% discountExample:Cost of Silver Plan=$3,045Cost of Silver Plus Plan=$3,120You gain $100 additional Jay Bucks with the Silver Plus Plan while only paying an additional $75

*Please Note: Any meal plan changes may only be made during the first two weeks of the semester (by noon on 9/4/20)

Plus Plans

• Meal Plans are for Individual Use Only

• Jay Bucks Carry Over from Fall to Spring Only. Not Spring to Fall.

• Meal Swipes Expire at the End of Each Semester

• Visit Dining Services Website for Daily Jays Nest Specials & Marketplace Menus

Meal Plan Recap

Student Employment

For General Dining Services Employment:Sherry Dunbar

dunbarsl@etown.edu OR 717-361-1322

For Catering Employment:Samantha Brant

brants@etown.edu OR 717-361-1155

Student Employment

• Student Activities– Keeping students engaged

• Student Rights & Responsibilities– Student Handbook– Conduct Process

• Emergency Contact Outreach

• Residence Life– Our Team– Our Focus– Our Year Ahead

Community LivingPresented by: Jenn Crowder, Director

www.etown.edu/offices/community-living

• Housing Assignments Update– No later than Monday, August 3– Email with link to Jay Web

• Your Room – Online tour of buildings

• Website updated with information

– Virtual Room Visits• Week of August 3• Schedule a time to “see” your fall housing assignment

Community LivingPresented by: Jenn Crowder, Director

www.etown.edu/offices/community-living

Questions?Andrew Powell, Director of Campus Security

powella@etown.edu

Samantha Brant, Catering Managerbrants@etown.edu

Jenn Crowder, Director of Community Livingreslife@etown.edu

You will not need a camera or microphone for our sessions today, except for the First Year Seminar meetings at 11:00 am.

Please ask questions using the Q&A feature at the bottom of your screen.If we don’t answer your question live, we will follow-up with you by email.

We are recording today’s sessions to share with those who can’t attend.

Please feel free to email orientation@etown.edu with questions.

Ensure a Smooth Transition to EtownPresented by:

Ben Goodhart, Director of Business OperationsMelodie Jackson, Director of Financial Aid

Lynne Davies, Center for Student Success & Director of Disability Services

Bruce Lynch, Director of Counseling & Health NeedsIsraiel Carter, HR/Payroll Specialist

Bob Sauders, PSECU Center Manager

Please feel free to use the Q&A feature to ask questions. We will answer questions at the end of the presentation.

• Semester Billing– Electronic bills accessible through Jayweb– Fall semester due by August 3rd– Spring semester due by January 4th

• Parent Access– Access bills at www.etown.edu/businessoffice

• Insurance Premium– Can be waived at www.firststudent.com

• Matriculation Deposit• Payment plan• Student ID Card• Payments

Business OfficePresented by: Ben Goodhart, Director of Business Operations

Financial AidPresented by: Melodie Jackson, Director

We are here to help you through the financial aid

process.

Financial Aid OfficeZug Memorial Hall

Room #208

717-361-1404finaid@etown.eduwww.etown.edu

Office Hours:Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm

• Office of Academic Advising (717-361-1415)– Explore academic interests and aspirations– Navigate the curriculum and academic programs– decisions about course schedules and registering for classes– choose a major, minor, or concentration within a major

• The Learning Zone (717-361-1549)– Peer tutors: course specific, writing tutors– Academic coaching: time management, organization, balance, study

skills strategies

• Office of Disability Services (717-361-1227)– Academic Accommodations: testing modifications, accessible text books– Housing Accommodations: first floor assignment, shower grab bar– Dining Accommodations: food allergies (gluten, nuts, etc.)

Center for Student SuccessPresented by: Lynne Davies, Director of Disability Services

• Student Health:– College Health Liaison (Eileen Wagener, RN): 717-489-1021,

One Continental Drive– Penn State Health Medical Group Elizabethtown: 717-361-0666,

One Continental Drive

• Counseling Services: – Licensed Mental Health Professionals: 717-361-1405, BSC 216 on

campus

• Health and Mental Health Crises: – 24/7 on-call team = 717-361-1111

Counseling Services & Student HealthPresented by: Bruce Lynch, Director of Counseling & Health Needs

• COVID-19 symptom assessments, testing, contact tracing, and Quarantine and Isolation support

• Physicals• Appointments for illness and/or injuries• Vaccinations, and Tuberculin skin tests• Lab work• Allergy injections• Gynecological care• Referrals to specialists if needed

Student Health ServicesPresented by: Bruce Lynch, Director of Counseling & Health Needs

• Individual Counseling:– Confidential, diversity affirming.– No additional charge—covered by tuition.– Help students address a variety of mental health,

situational, and developmental concerns.– Provided by licensed mental health professionals.– During the 2019-20 year, 90% of our student clients

reported that “Counseling has helped me cope more effectively with my life”.

Counseling ServicesPresented by: Bruce Lynch, Director of Counseling & Health Needs

• Scheduled and Urgent Individual Appointments: 717-361-1405, BSC 216

• Fall Semester 2020 sessions will be provided by Zoom Health video and phone, with limited in-person sessions (while wearing masks and following social distancing guidelines).

• Crisis Intervention (24/7 after hours number = Campus Security at 717-361-1111)

• Consultation, and Zoom Outreach workshops, on mental health and student development topics.

• Just in Case App

Counseling ServicesPresented by: Bruce Lynch, Director of Counseling & Health Needs

• Israiel Carter HR/Payroll Specialist• Joyce Marchese Payroll Manager• Located in Myer Hall in the Human

Resources Department

Student Employment/PayrollPresented by: Israiel Carter, HR/Payroll Specialist

F.A.Q.– How can a student start applying

for jobs on campus?– What forms do students need to

start working?– Do students need Federal Work-

Study to work on campus?– How many hours can a student

work during the school year?

• PSECU, also known as the Pennsylvania State Employees Credit Union, has partnered with Elizabethtown College to provide comprehensive banking services and financial education to the campus community since 2006. PSECU operates a Financial Education Center and ATM in the Brossman Commons on campus.

• More information can be found at https://www.etown.edu/offices/psecu/

• To apply for PSECU membership and to learn about our limited time $50 new member promotion for students, please visit http://psecu.com/students

PSECU (On-campus banking)Presented by: Bob Sauders, PSECU Financial Education Center Manager

Questions?

Ben Goodhart: businessoffice@etown.eduMelodie Jackson: finaid@etown.eduLynne Davies: daviesl@etown.eduBruce Lynch: lynchbg@etown.eduIsraiel Carter: payroll@etown.eduBob Sauders: saudersr@etown.edu

First Year Seminar meetingsGo to www.etown.edu and click on the NSO banner.

Scroll down to the FYS listings & click on your FYS (as listed on your fall schedule) to join the meeting.

Etown: My home away from homePresented by:

Meghan Kenney, lead peer mentorCriminal Justice & Communications major,

Graphic design minor, class of 2021

Melanie Schuller, lead peer mentorElizabethtown College Undergraduate Class of 2020

Occupational Therapy Graduate Student Class of 2021

Stevie Wallen, lead peer mentorEarly Childhood Education major, class of 2022

Please feel free to use the Q&A feature to ask questions. We will answer questions at the end of the presentation.

Next steps• Return your health form by August 1• Register your vehicle - https://www.etown.edu/offices/security

• Purchase textbooks - https://www.etown.edu/programs/college-store/textbooks.aspx

• Complete the Student Life modules in August (students will receive an email with instructions)

• Sign up for your virtual room visit the week of August 3• Move in: Momentum students: August 17 (afternoon)

Honors students: August 18 (afternoon)First-year students: August 19/20 (assigned AM/PM)

Email orientation@etown.edu with questions