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Core Competencies:■ Developing students on all levels -- intellectually,emotionally, spiritually, culturally, socially, and physically --within a learning community committed to the mission ofthe University■ Facilitating a coordinated undergraduate student experienceoutside of the classroom, with services focused on thespecific needs of commuter and resident students■ Developing the community to include and integrate studentsin all three Colleges, faculty, staff, administration, andfriends of the University■ Educating students about community living and learning, theimpact each person has on the community, and how thisrelates to their citizenship in the local, national, and globalcommunity■ Implementing leadership development programs andrecognition■ Providing co-curricular learning opportunities to formconnections between student experiences in the classroomand their lives in the community■ Involving students in the design, implementation andparticipation in activities, events, and traditions■ Supporting students in transition and in times of crisis whilepositively affirming their role in the community■ Ensuring student responsibility and accountability to thecommunity through upholding the Student Code of Conduct■ Fostering a safe, secure, well-maintained, and comfortableresidence community.EVENTS RESERVATIONS DEPARTMENTEvents Reservations Department strives to support the missionof the University by providing and enhancing programs for students,faculty, and staff that allow them to devote time, energy, andresources to the educational process. We are committed to qualityservice in the areas of educational or recreational events; meetingsand conferences by providing a warm, professional and engagingenvironment for the whole Immaculata community and activelyengage in the holistic learning and development of Immaculatastudents. To reserve campus facilities or assistance with events,please contact the Events Reservations office at extension 3112.HEALTH SERVICESImmaculata University’s Health Center exists to provideconfidential quality health care at the onset of illness or injury, aswell as the prevention and protection from disease. We strive topromote healthy behaviors and lifestyle choices through ongoingeducational programming. The Health Center supports students inthe pursuit of their academic goals and personal development.All full time undergraduate students and graduate students, whoreside in University housing, must complete physical, immunizationand health record forms upon enrollment in Immaculata Universityfor their protection and that of others on campus.The meningitis vaccine is required by the State of Pennsylvaniafor all students who reside in University housing.All students residing on campus must be covered by healthinsurance. Students will be automatically enrolled in and billed forthe University plan at the beginning of each academic year. In orderto avoid compulsory enrollment under the University plan, studentscovered by their parent’s/responsible party’s insurance mustcomplete an Insurance Waiver Form indicating this coverage.ORIENTATIONThe purpose of Orientation at Immaculata University is toempower students with a sense of tradition, leadership, service,confidence, scholarship, and loyalty. Our comprehensive andcollaborative orientation provides students with the opportunity toexpand intellectually and socially in a nurturing environment.Students can expect the following outcomes from activeparticipation in the New Student Orientation:To gain a sense of familiarity and comfort with the Universitythrough interaction with fellow classmates, faculty, staff andadministration.To learn about the expectations of the University regardingacademic responsibility, tradition, honesty, citizenship, communityservice, and leadership.To be exposed to all facets of campus life including academics,campus services, social and extra-curricular activities and will beginto find their place in the Immaculata University community.To be given the opportunity to meet advisors and register for fallclasses.Family members are invited to the summer orientation days.They will gain an understanding of the adjustments students face intheir transition to college.13