2012-2013 Academic Year Calendar - Marianopolis

Educational Resources and ServicesStudent ServicesStudent Services is a multidisciplinary team of dedicatedprofessionals and educators whose mission is to providea wide variety of programs and services to enhance thequality of life for all students. The college years, whileexciting, can also be demanding and stressful. The departmentprograms are designed to support students. StudentServices is committed to the development of the wholeperson by providing a wide variety of extracurricularprograms and services that enable students to contribute tothe College and the greater community. For more completeinformation, students should consult their StudentAgenda, or visit us on the Web atmarianopolis.edu/Current-Students/Student-Services/Campus MinistrySpiritual, value-based, and action-oriented social programsare addressed by an interfaith team of CampusMinisters. They animate activities which invite students toreflect upon ethical concerns, their responsibility to thelarger community, and their ultimate goals in life. Inaddition to spiritual counselling, programs have includedweekend retreats, peace initiatives, volunteerism, filmstudy, panel discussions, and special initiatives such asWomen's Week and food and clothing drives.Counselling ServicesCounsellors meet with students individually and in groupsto discuss personal and vocational matters. Confidentialityis always respected. Students can book anindividual appointment with a counsellor online atmarianopolis.edu/appointment or through Student Services.Counsellors also cooperate in the student support offeredby the Associate Dean and Academic Advisors.< Individual CounsellingPersonal – No problem is too big or too small.Counsellors are available to discuss anypersonal concern a student may have.Vocational – Counselling is available forstudents interested in clarifying their futureacademic and career plans. There are tests andan interactive career guide to help studentschoose the domain best suited to their interestsand personality. A collection of career anduniversity resources is available in the Library.Academic – Counsellors also offer timemanagement and study skills training alongwith assistance regarding university applicationletters and interviews.< Group WorkshopsThese activities address issues of importanceto young adults today. They encourage selfawareness,enrich personal relationships andbring together students sharing commonconcerns. Career choices, safer sex, stressmanagement, body image and independentliving are a few examples of the programsprovided.Health ProgramsTrained members of Student Services, with the assistanceof a Student First Aid Team, the Medical/ Health Club anda nurse, offer a variety of services and programs designedto teach and encourage positive attitudes towards physicaland mental health and to assist with basic medical problems.Coordinated educational programs have includedblood drives, alcohol and drug awareness, sexuality andAIDS awareness. Each year, a Health Fair brings togethertraditional and alternative health professionals to promotewellness. An equipped Health Room is open to studentsfor rest and emergency first-aid. Information and referralson all health-related issues are provided.Information and Referral CounterStaff members are on hand to offer general information onresources available within and outside the College. In A-101 are: a Stationery Store, the Lost and Found, studentmessage services, details on housing and employmentopportunities, and First Aid supplies.Safety and SecurityMarianopolis is proud of the security enjoyed by allmembers of the College community. A Security Officersafeguards this environment during school hours.Sports AnimationIn order to ensure a well-rounded educational experience,a wide variety of physical activities, ranging from individualto team sports, is available to students. The Sports Animatoris responsible for organizing intra-murals, intercollegiates,18