Embed Size (px)
Citation preview
2014–2015A GUIDE FOR PARENTS
Dominican University2 3
contents
www.universityparent.com/dominican 3
| Domincan GuideComprehensive advice and information for student success
4 | Welcome to Dominican University
5 | About Dominican University: Mission
6 | Our History and Traditions
8 | Academics at Dominican
11 | Academic Advising
13 | Academic Enrichment Center
15 | Helping Students Find Their Path: Career Development Resources and Programs
18 | Connecting Coursework and the World
19 | Money Matters: Financial Aid, Student Accounts and Student Employment
22 | DU’s Vibrant Campus Life
24 | Dominican Campus Map
33 | Celebrating Faith
34 | Campus Safety and Security
37 | Helpful Resources
40 | Family Resources
42 | Important Phone Numbers
44 | 2014–2015 Calendar of Events
48 | Dominican Area Resources
For more information, please contact
Dominican University7900 West Division StreetRiver Forest, ILwww.dom.edu
produced by
in partnership with
About this Guide
UniversityParent has published this guide in
partnership with Dominican University with
the mission of helping you easily navigate your
student’s university with the most timely and
relevant information available.
Discover more articles, tips and local business
information by visiting the online guide at:
www.universityparent.com/dominican
The presence of university/college logos and
marks in this guide does not mean the school
endorses the products or services offered by
advertisers in this guide.
2995 Wilderness Place, Suite 205Boulder, CO 80301www.universityparent.com
Advertising Inquiries:(855) [email protected]
Sarah Schupp Publisher
mark hager DesiGN michael fahler AD DesiGN
Connect:
twitter.com/4collegeparents
facebook.com/UniversityParent
© 2014 UniversityParent
Dominican University4 www.universityparent.com/dominican 5
To our Dominican University family,
Each year I witness parents and siblings, grandparents and other relatives dropping off college bound students for a campus overnight or at the beginning of a new year. I feel the mixed emotions — pride, hope, anxiety, and I am reminded once again of the confidence that you place in Dominican University for the education of your daughter or son. Thank you.
How do I let go, and yet stay involved in the life and decisions of my college-age child? That is the big question, yours,
mine and ours — because the extent to which we, the university and family, work together to support the development of your son or daughter makes all the difference. While there is no one strategy for college success, good two-way communication is an essential foundation — along with good will.
The purpose of this Family Guide is to support and encourage good communication. The more you know about the university — our traditions, programs, services and academic calendar, the more comfortable you will be with the day-to-day experience of your daughter or son,
Welcometo
Dominican University
About Dominican University: MissionAs a Sinsinawa Dominican-sponsored institution, Dominican University prepares students to pursue truth, give compassionate service and participate in the creation of a more just and humane world.
Dominican University is faithful to its mission and cherishes its traditions. Being a part of Dominican University means being a part of the Dominican heritage we proudly embrace.
even when she or he does not give you all the details. The guide also provides names and phone numbers — just in case you need to call in reinforcements.
Dominican is a distinctively relationship-centered university — which means that we are here for you as well as for your Dominican student. There will be challenging moments as we navigate his or her increasing independence. The college experience is less overwhelming, and much more exciting, if we work together.
Donna M. Carroll,President
Dominican University6 www.universityparent.com/dominican 7
Candle and Rose
One of the most treasured traditions at Dominican University is the Candle and Rose ceremony. This moving tribute takes place in May on the evening before commencement. It is an expression of shared friendship between graduating seniors and supportive friends and classmates. The simple exchange of the candle and rose symbolizes the intrinsic relationship between Caritas et Veritas, love and truth.
Dominican University’s history began when a charter was granted in 1848 by the state of Wisconsin to St. Clara Academy, a frontier school for young women founded by Father Samuel Mazzuchelli, OP. The Sinsinawa Dominican Sisters founded St. Clara College in 1901. The Dominican love of teaching and learning continued to build the college materially and intellectually, and St. Clara’s soon became accepted as an equal of older eastern colleges. Mother Samuel Coughlin and the sisters moved the college to River Forest where it opened in 1922 as Rosary College.
The college became coeducational in 1971 and changed its name to Dominican University in 1997. The name reaffirms the university’s commitment to the Sinsinawa Dominican and Catholic values. It also recognizes the school’s status as a university, now with six schools: the Rosary College of Arts and Sciences, the Graduate School of Library and Information Science, the Brennan School of Business, the School of Education, the Graduate School of Social Work and the School of Professional and Continuing Studies.
As a follower of St. Dominic, the Italian-born missionary Fr. Samuel Mazzuchelli began his life’s journey as a traveling preacher and teacher. With a frontier spirit and a heart for preaching and teaching, Fr. Mazzuchelli founded the Sinsinawa Dominican Sisters of the Most Holy Rosary in 1847. Drawing upon the intellectual tradition of the Order of Preachers (OP), Fr. Mazzuchelli planned a revolutionary curriculum for young women, which included subjects such as astronomy, chemistry, logic, history, natural philosophy, and the ancient and modern languages.
The Sinsinawa Dominican Sisters and their sponsored institution, Dominican University, have remained faithful to their founder’s vision of providing an excellent education. The Dominican ideals of community, rigorous study, prayer and compassionate service form a Dominican education.
Caritas et Veritas
The university’s formal shield includes the university motto, Caritas et Veritas, Latin for “love and truth.” The Dominican University community is committed to these concepts. The love of truth compels one to share wisdom with others, and the truth of love creates grateful and compassionate hearts able to serve others.
Our History and Traditions
Academic Convocation
Academic Convocation provides the entire Dominican community with an opportunity to learn about the mission and values of Dominican University and to share plans for the future. Guest speakers, academic processions and ritual celebrations mark this official university event.
Founder’s Day
Part of the Dominican tradition includes celebrating the birthday of Fr. Samuel Mazzuchelli on November 4. Celebrations vary each year but include an evening prayer, dinner and birthday cake. This event is celebrated by all students, faculty, staff, Dominican Sisters, Alumnae/i and friends.
Dominican University8 www.universityparent.com/dominican 9
Steeped in Dominican Ethos, Liberal Learning through Foundations, Breadth, Depth and Integration for Responsible Global Citizenship We educate one student at a time in the company of others, each unique yet all distinctly Dominican. In dialogue with a Dominican ethos, our students grow as liberal learners through creative and rigorous study marked by solid foundations, disciplinary breadth and depth, and ongoing integration as they
aspire to become ethically responsible global citizens. Each student develops an emerging sense of personal and professional vocation through a variety of means, including thoughtful interaction with courses, professors and other students, and intensive advising and mentoring. We encourage students to participate in internships, study away (international and domestic), community-based learning, and undergraduate research, scholarship and creative investigations. Diverse insights coalesce in each student’s distinctive educational trajectory, purpose and plan, as we inspire students to discern the big picture and
name their place within it — to stand somewhere and to stand for something, conscientiously positioned in relationship to the world.
Dominican ethos describes the distinctive character of our university’s culture. It includes an environment of Caritas et Veritas, in which we contemplate the meaning of existence and strive collaboratively for a more just and humane world. It understands that study is at once contemplative and communal. It unites reflection and dialogue as we collaborate in the search for truth. It enables students to develop a sense of care and responsibility for oneself, one’s community, and the wider creation. It fosters trust, tolerance, mutual accountability, and belonging. Students enter into conversation with a Catholic intellectual tradition that affirms the compatibility of faith and reason, a universe marked by both intelligibility and mystery, the sacredness of all creation, the dignity of every living being, and concern for the common good. They acquire basic knowledge about Christianity in its various dimensions, and how it interacts with secular and other religious beliefs, practices and worldviews.
Upon graduation, students educated at Dominican University possess character, knowledge and skills to take informed, ethical action in the world and to influence others for the good.
Undergraduate Curriculum
The undergraduate curriculum consists of three overlapping components:
1. Core: A sequence of courses that provide the student with secure foundations, breadth of intellectual vision and integration of the undergraduate academic experience;
2. Major: An opportunity to pursue one area of knowledge or discipline in greater depth; and
3. Electives: Special forays into that zone of freedom that characterizes liberal learning.
The Core Curriculum consists of:
• Foundations – English, Math, Computer Information and Language
• Liberal Arts and Sciences Seminars – Freshmen, Sophomore, Junior and Senior
• Area Studies – History, Literature, Fine Arts, Natural Science, Philosophy, Social Science, and Theology
• Multicultural Course
Academics at DominicanA Vision for Undergraduate Education
Dominican University10 www.universityparent.com/dominican 11
Academic Advising
Student Rights and Responsibilities
At Dominican University, we believe that students are adults, and we treat them as such. It is wise to discuss the following academic disclosure and disciplinary policies with your student in a timely fashion.
Access to Student Education Records
In keeping with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, as amended (FERPA), students are accorded the following rights:
• Students attending post-secondary institutions must be permitted to inspect and review their own education records.
• Institutions may not disclose information about students nor permit inspection of their records without their permission unless such action is covered by certain exceptions as stipulated in the act.
• This act was instituted to protect the rights of the students. Therefore, educational records are considered confidential, and information may not be disclosed, even to parents, unless written permission is received from the student. More information on education records and student rights is available on the Registrar’s website under “FERPA”.
Academic Policies for Undergraduates
Each student who enters Dominican University has access to an online Undergraduate Bulletin that includes majors and courses and explains the policies for various academic procedures. Students must complete the graduation requirements in the particular bulletin for the year they entered.
Each undergraduate student has a dedicated faculty advisor — initially the student’s freshman seminar professor, and later, a professor from the student’s chosen major field.
Faculty advisors and students are assisted by the college’s advising office. First Year students are also assigned a Peer Advisor to help them with their transition to college. For more information about advising, consult the
RCAS web page at public.dom.edu/academics/undergraduate/overview where you will find Advising Worksheets for all undergraduate majors, Advisee Responsibilities, information about placement exams, AP/IB/CLEP credits and current lists of department chairs and program directors and other tools to help with the advising process.
To assist students, the Academic Advising Office is open Monday–Thursday from 8:30 a.m.–7 p.m., and on Fridays from 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Dominican University Honors Program: the Mazzuchelli Scholars
Socrates challenges us with the claim that the unexamined life is not worth living. The Mazzuchelli honors program contributes to the mission of the university by providing talented and self-motivated students with the skills they will need for success in their careers and to become lifelong learners. This is accomplished through providing access to hands-on research interaction with faculty in their fields of expertise and helping our students to work outside the strictures of non-creative problem solving. Honors students are expected to be active members of the honors community and the larger Dominican community. All students will be asked to attend regular social, cultural, and scholarly activities. Students who accept this challenge are awarded with the degree of Bachelor of Arts with Honors or Bachelor of Science with Honors on the recommendation of the Honors Committee and upon completion of the requirements for one of the two paths: Honors through Project or Honors through Course Work. For more information about the Honor’s Program, feel free to contact Co-Directors Clodagh Weldon ([email protected]) or Mickey Sweeney ([email protected]) or visit: http://www.dom.edu/academics/undergraduate/honors/requirements.
Dominican University12 www.universityparent.com/dominican 13
Academic Enrichment Center
Academic Success Services and Diversity
Academic Success Services and Diversity has a range of responsibilities focusing on supporting and enhancing the academic success of students; discerning impediments to success and developing means to remove those impediments for undergraduates in general and for particular segments of the student body, including first generation, at risk, and multicultural students.
The Assistant Dean for Student Academic Success Services works closely with Rosary College of Arts and Sciences faculty advisors, and other offices including Advising, Literacy and Learning Resources, Career Development, International Student Advising, Student Accounts, Admissions, Residence Life, Wellness Center, Disability Support Services, and the Dean of Students, to assess the academic, social, cultural and economic needs of undergraduate students, and develops and implements support service plans and programs to address students’ needs.
Rosary College of Arts and Sciences promotes Dominican University’s vision of an inclusive campus community that welcomes a diverse population and honors each individual’s heritage and experience. The Assistant Dean for Academic Success Services and Diversity helps the university fulfill its mission as a Catholic liberal arts and sciences institution, particularly in terms of its commitment to diversity and fosters the recruitment, retention and graduation of African-American, Asian, Hispanic and Native-American/Pacific-Islander students; and helps build a rich intellectual, social and spiritual campus environment in which all students, faculty, staff, families and visitors feel welcomed and valued. For more information about academic success services and diversity, consult the Rosary College of Arts and Sciences web page.
The Academic Enrichment Center (AEC) provides services that support and enrich a Dominican Education. Located in the lower level of Parmer Hall, the AEC hosts the following support offices: Literacy and Learning Resources, Disability Support Services, Career Development, Undergraduate Study Abroad and International Student Advising.
Through Literacy and Learning Resources, a student can receive assistance in writing, English, math, accounting, economics, chemistry, physics, biology, psychology, Italian, Spanish, French, German, or computer science. If students are seeking assistance in other subject area, they are welcome to contact the AEC Director to request tutoring. Literacy and Learning Resources consists of faculty and student tutors. These vetted and trained tutors provide free assistance with any Dominican undergraduate student coursework.
Undergraduate Academic Standing
Since students progress toward the completion of degree requirements at different rates, the classification will not necessarily coincide with a student’s class year. A student will be considered a full-time student if he or she maintains a course load of 12 to 18 credit hours per semester. Undergraduate students are required to obtain 124 credit hours before being considered as a candidate for graduation. A student will be classified as a sophomore if 28 semester hours are completed, a junior if 60 hours are completed and a senior if 90 semester hours are completed. A cumulative GPA of 2.0 is required for graduation.
Probation and Dismissal
Students are placed on academic probation if their Dominican cumulative GPA falls below 2.0. Typically, students are dismissed if they have been placed on probation two consecutive semesters. Students who have been dismissed must wait at least one semester before applying for re-admission. Other restrictions may apply. Further details are available in the Office of the Dean of the Rosary College of Arts and Sciences. Neither the university nor any of its officers shall be under any liability whatsoever for the actions of probation or dismissal.
Withdrawal
Students who wish to withdraw from the university must inform the Dean of the Rosary College of Arts and Sciences in writing. No refund is given for unauthorized withdrawal. For further information on refunds, contact the student accounts office.
Dominican University14 www.universityparent.com/dominican 15
Helping Students Find Their Path: Career Development Resources and Programs
Disability Support Services promotes and facilitates full access through reasonable accommodations, training, collaboration and innovative programming to create learning environments that are usable, equitable, inclusive and sustainable, and is an aspect of diversity that is essential to the larger mission of Dominican University.
The DSS office collaborates with students, instructors, staff, and community members to eliminate physical, programmatic, policy, informational and attitudinal barriers and to assist the university in meeting its obligations under federal and state statutes. Contact the Dean of Students office at (708) 524-6822.
The director of international studies supervises all of Dominican University’s undergraduate study abroad programs: the Semester-in-London Program, the Summer-in-Florence Program, the Milan Program, the Salamanca Program, the Poitiers, France Program, the South Africa Program, the Limerick, Ireland Program, the Salzburg, Austria Program, the Blackfriars Oxford Program, the Paris Fashion Program and faculty-led short term programs in Rome, El Salvador, London, China, Ghana and Cuba. Dominican University also offers Service Learning Abroad opportunities in Mexico, El Salvador and Haiti.
The international student advisor assists F-1 and J-1 visa students with their nonacademic concerns, particularly US
Beginning freshman year and extending beyond graduation, Career Development assists students of all majors with career-related issues, educating them about the career planning process, internships, job search strategies and facilitates the graduate and professional school application process in the transition from college to career.
The center provides publications on resume writing, cover letters and job-search strategies, as well as workshops on career-related topics. Students and Alumnae/i can access employment opportunities, including full-time, part-time and internship opportunities, through its many resources.
Students in their Junior and Senior year of study may be eligible to receive academic credit for participating in the internship program. Internships expose students to the world beyond the boundaries of the classroom, enhancing their self-awareness and aiding in career choice. As a result of internships, students have a better understanding of work and the challenges and demands of various careers.
Career Development is located on the lower level of Parmer Hall and is accessible online at www.careers.dom.edu.
Whether you’re a first-year student or ready to graduate, it’s never a bad time to start planning your career. Career Development can assist you at any stage of your career planning! The following guide will help you establish a time frame for developing your career plans and help you manage the very important task of choosing a career.
immigration matters. All new F-1 and J-1 students should see the international student advisor within the first two weeks of registration to obtain a Dominican University I-20/DS 2019 or to record the date of entry on the I-20 sent to you by Dominican University. Information regarding immigration, travel, health insurance and Dominican services is available in this office.
As an AEC partner, the Office of Undergraduate Research, Scholarship and Creative Investigations (URSCI) builds upon the instruction in information literacy and research methods undergraduates receive through the Core Curriculum and the major field, and seeks to enhance the spirit and practice of inquiry occurring already across the curriculum. The URSCI office promotes undergraduate student-faculty collaborative research in all disciplines, offering students opportunities to engage in scholarly activities that go beyond regular class assignments. There is an annual URSCI Exposition during the first week in April when students participate in oral and poster presentations of their independent research, scholarship or creative investigations.
Dominican University16 www.universityparent.com/dominican 17
FRESHMAN YEAR
ADJUSTING TO COLLEGE LIFE
AND WORK
• Visit Career Development in Parmer LL 010 and online at www.careers.dom.edu.
• Meet with a Career Advisor; get familiar with the services we offer.
• Join the Career Development Fan Page on Facebook and follow DUCareers on Twitter.
• Use FOCUS, a career guidance computer assessment in Career Development.
• Get involved in campus activities and clubs.
• Participate in Career Development workshops and events including the Majors Expo.
• Begin building your resume using Career Development resources.
• Do well in classes – begin your college career with a strong GPA.
• Have fun getting to know Dominican University!
SOPHOMORE YEAR
SELECTING A MAJOR
• Continue self-assessment process; gather information about your skills, interests, values and personality.
• Read up on fields of interest in the Career Development library and online.
• Practice speaking up in class, become a leader in discussions.
• Get involved in Community Based Learning or participate in volunteer experiences.
• Take some core courses and electives to become familiar with a variety of fields.
• Take on leadership roles in clubs, activities.
• Add any new experiences to your resume.
• Do well in classes – keep your GPA strong as you begin classes in your major.
• Get a summer job in your career field.
• Create a LinkedIn profile.
JUNIOR YEAR
ESTABLISHING YOUR CAREER
GOALS
• Revise your resume, develop a cover letter and have both critiqued by a Career Advisor.
• Get a career-related Internship; listings available through Career Development.
• Search the LinkedIn alumni group for mentors.
• Create and build a profile on the ISCPA website.
• Seek out leadership opportunities in campus or community organizations.
• Continue to gather specific information about career options through online research and networking.
• Complete a Virtual Mock Interview or Optimal Resume.
• Research graduate/professional schools; learn what it takes, and when to apply.
SENIOR YEAR
IMPLEMENTING YOUR GOALS
• Meet with a Career Advisor to develop a job search plan.
• Develop a strong working resume and plan your job search campaign. Begin interviewing early. Don’t wait until May!
• Update your LinkedIn profile and start professional networking early.
• Attend Resume, Interviewing and Job Search workshops.
• Post your resume on the ISCPA website.
• Attend the Fall and Spring Job Fairs, at Dominican and other Universities.
• Participate in the Etiquette Dinner.
• Research professional associations and join while you can still get the student rate!
• Apply to graduate/professional schools.
• Evaluate job offers and report acceptance to Career Development.
Dominican University18 www.universityparent.com/dominican 19
What is community-based learning?
• Learning course content through service
• Practicing responsible citizenship
• Participating in Dominican’s mission: the creation of a more just and humane world
Why should students think about doing community-based learning as part of their undergraduate education?
• There is a valuable learning opportunity that can only be experienced outside the classroom.
• Community-based learning brings the classroom and the world together.
• Service enhances learning and helps develop leadership.
What are community-based learning opportunities that students can take advantage of?
• Students can sign up for community-based learning classes offered in various disciplines or add a 4th unit to a course they are taking with a “299” intensification.
• Service opportunities can be local (Chicago area), national (e.g. Habitat for Humanity) or international (e.g. International Service in Haiti or Guatemala).
To learn more, contact the Director of Community-Based Learning at (708) 524-6425.
Connecting Coursework and the World
Money Matters: Financial Aid, Student Accounts and Student Employment
Financial Aid
One of the most practical ways parents can assist their son or daughter in college is by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon after January 1 as possible. Students who are Illinois residents must file their FAFSA by February 15. The Illinois MAP grant shut down for the 2014-2015 academic year was February 28th. A FAFSA form must be completed each year for students to be considered for and or remain eligible for grants and loans.
The financial aid process often marks the first time a student will be accepting a long-term financial commitment. Parents and students should sit down and complete the FAFSA together, as the process will illustrate the educational and financial partnership that exists between parent and student. Investing in their education is one of the most important, life altering decisions that students may ever make, and they rely on their parents for support and guidance.
Dominican University20 www.universityparent.com/dominican 21
Federal student loans are often a source of confusion and anxiety for families. Parents express that they don’t want their son or daughter to be burdened with loan debt after college. However, as with most private colleges, the majority of our students are funding their education by utilizing this valuable resource. Students often need help in realizing that the loans they are offered will be their financial responsibility, and not the responsibility of their parents. From the completion of the loan data sheet, to the required Stafford entrance and exit counseling, and the signing of the master promissory note, students must acknowledge their role as being responsible for financing their own education. We do recognize your desire as parents to assist them in this process; the financial aid office is available for counsel in understanding the loan process.
Just as we look forward to working with your son or daughter, we want parents to recognize that the financial aid office is a place to have questions or concerns addressed. For example, a change in family circumstances can often affect the ability to keep up with tuition payments. We will do our best to offer guidance and support during those times.
Finally, we urge you to remember two very important financial aid web sites: www.careers.dom.edu and www.collegeillinois.org. The first web site is for completion of the financial aid application, and the second offers a wealth of financial aid information. The Financial Aid Office is located in Lewis Hall, Room 120. Contact us at (708) 524-6809 or via email at [email protected].
Student Accounts
All students should be aware that their accounts are due in full by the first day of classes. The amount due at the start of each semester will be the charges less financial aid (but excluding work study amounts). Tuition bills will be published through CASHNet and an email will be sent to each Dominican email address when they are ready to view. If your student has not received a bill by the first day of class please contact Student Accounts.
Student Accounts accepts payments for bills by cash, check or money order. Payments by MasterCard, Discover, Visa, and American Express must be made online and will incur a 2.75 percent convenience fee. Payments by eCheck can be made online as well for no additional fee. Accounts that are not paid in full by the first day of class will be charged a non-refundable $90 deferment fee. Accounts are also subject to a 1 percent monthly finance charge on past due balances. If you are unable to pay in full you can either initiate a payment plan or explore additional loan options through the Financial Aid Office. Failure to make payment or to arrange a payment plan could result in the cancellation of classes.
Student Accounts offers a payment plan each semester. During the fall semester payments are due August 5–December 5 and in the spring they are due January 5–May 5. Please inquire with us if you plan to take classes in the summer and we can explain the summer payment plan.
There is a $45 fee to enroll in the payment plan each semester. Missed payments will result in a 1 percent monthly finance charge.
Student Accounts is located in Lewis Hall, Room 119, next to the Registrar’s Office on the first floor or by calling (708) 524-6791.
Student Employment
Students may earn a portion of their educational expenses during the school year through the student employment program. Priority is given to undergraduate students who demonstrate financial need. The Financial Aid Office is responsible for determining student award packages, which may include Federal Work Study (FWS) or Dominican Employment (DE). Students who receive a FWS or DE award are eligible for employment, but are not guaranteed positions on campus. Students that do
not receive a FWS or DE award can obtain an on-campus position, but must wait until October 1 before applying for any available positions.
Positions are available in a variety of offices and departments on campus. Position information and application procedures for all on-campus student employment are available through the Human Resources website. Students must complete employment paperwork with Human Resources before beginning work. Once a job is secured, students receive monthly paychecks, which they may choose to use towards tuition or other expenses.
For additional information, contact Human Resources at [email protected] or (708) 524-6984.
Dominican University22 www.universityparent.com/dominican 23
Dean of Students Office
The Dean of Students Office provides leadership and supervision for the student affairs division of Dominican University. As a member of the president’s cabinet, the dean of students serves as a liaison between the administration and students on all matters concerning student life. In cooperation with other members of the university community, the dean develops university policy with regard to student life.
Department of Athletics
The Department of Athletics provides varsity competition opportunities for student-athletes who have the experience and talent to compete at the intercollegiate level. The overall goal of the department is to provide an experience that will enhance each participant’s level of self-esteem, self-motivation and self-actualization through mental and physical training, team dynamics and competitive participation. It
is intended that the benefits derived from the sport experience will positively impact many aspects of the student-athlete’s life and will serve as a complement to the academic environment of Dominican University. The Department of Athletics sponsors 13 varsity athletics programs: men’s baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, tennis and volleyball, and women’s basketball, cross country, soccer, softball, tennis and volleyball. Dominican
is nationally affiliated with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) in Division III and is a member of the Northern Athletics Conference (NAC) and Continental Volleyball Conference (CVC). Interested student-athletes should contact the respective coach regarding possible playing opportunities. All students are encouraged to support the Dominican University athletic teams. Admission to all athletic events is free (with the exception of post-season play).
For more information on Athletics, please visit our website at www.dustars.com.
DU’s Vibrant Campus Life
(continued on p. 26)
Dominican University24 www.universityparent.com/dominican 25
Dominican University Campus Guide
Academic Enrichment Center Main Campus, Parmer HallAdmission Main Campus, Lewis HallAlumnae/i Relations Main Campus, Power HallAthletics Main Campus, Power HallBluhm Science Center Main Campus, Parmer HallBorra Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence Main Campus, Parmer HallBox Office Main Campus, Fine Arts BuildingBrennan School of Business Main Campus, Lewis HallBursar/Student Accounts Main Campus, Lewis HallButler Children’s Literature Center Main Campus, Rebecca Crown LibraryCampus Safety and Security Main Campus, Lewis HallCentennial Hall Main CampusChristopher Nutrition Sciences Center Main Campus, Parmer HallCircle Drive Main Campus
Clock Lobby Main Campus, Power HallCloister Walk Main Campus, Mazzuchelli HallCoughlin Commons Main Campus, Coughlin HallCoughlin Hall Main CampusRebecca Crown Library Main CampusCusack Board Room Main Campus, Power HallCyber Café Main Campus, Rebecca Crown LibraryDean of Students Main Campus, Lewis HallDining Room Main Campus, Mazzuchelli HallDominican Drive Main CampusEast Entrance Priory Campus, Aquinas HallELS Language Center Priory Campus, PrioryEvents and Conference Services Main Campus, Magnus Arts CenterFinancial Aid Main Campus, Lewis HallFine Arts Building Main CampusFitness Center Main Campus, Power Hall
Founders’ Court Main Campus, Parmer HallFriar Residence Priory Campus, Aquinas Hall Goedert Center for Early Childhood Education Priory CampusGraduate School of Library and Information Science Main Campus, Rebecca Crown LibraryGraduate School of Social Work Priory Campus, PrioryGreat Hall Priory Campus, Aquinas HallGrotto Main CampusHuman Resources Main Campus, Lewis HallIgini Sports Forum Main CampusInformation Technology Main Campus, Lewis HallInterfaith Prayer Room Main Campus, Mazzuchelli HallLewis Hall Main CampusLund Auditorium Main Campus, Fine Arts BuildingMagnus Arts Center (MAC) Main CampusMarketing and Communications Main Campus, Fine Arts Building
Martin Recital Hall Main Campus, Fine Arts BuildingMazzuchelli Hall Main CampusMission and Ministry Main Campus, Lewis HallNoonan Reading Room Main Campus, Mazzuchelli HallO’Connor Art Gallery Main Campus, Lewis HallOffice Services/Deliveries Main Campus, Rebecca Crown LibraryParking Garage Main CampusParmer Hall Main CampusPerforming Arts Center Main Campus, Fine Arts BuildingPhysical Plant Main Campus, Parking GaragePower Hall Main CampusPractice and Recreation Field Main CampusPresident Main Campus, Lewis HallPriory Auditorium Priory Campus, PrioryPriory Chapel Priory Campus, Aquinas HallPriory Dining Hall Priory Campus, PrioryPriory Garden Priory Campus
Provost Main Campus, Parmer HallQuad Main CampusRegistrar Main Campus, Lewis HallResidence Halls Aquinas Hall Priory Campus Centennial Hall Main Campus Coughlin Hall Main Campus Mazzuchelli Hall Main Campus Power Hall Main Campus Residence Life Main Campus, Coughlin HallRosary Chapel Main Campus, Mazzuchelli Hall Rosary College of Arts and Sciences Main Campus, Rebecca Crown Library Rebecca Crown Library Main CampusRosary Convent Main Campus, Mazzuchelli HallSchool of Education Main Campus, Parmer HallSchool of Leadership and Continuing Studies Priory Campus, Aquinas Hall
Service Learning Main Campus, Parmer HallShaffer Silveri Atrium Main Campus, Parmer HallSiena Center Priory Campus, Aquinas HallSlate Lobby Main Campus, Fine Arts BuildingSocial Hall Main Campus, Mazzuchelli HallSouth Entrance Priory Campus, PriorySr. Nona McGreal Center Main Campus, Magnus Arts CenterSt. Thomas Aquinas Garden Priory CampusStepan Bookstore Main Campus, Power HallStudent Involvement Main Campus, Coughlin HallStudent Activities Main Campus, Mazzuchelli HallUniversity Advancement Main Campus, Power HallUniversity Ministry Main Campus, Lewis HallVarsity Soccer Field Main CampusWellness Center Main Campus, Coughlin Hall
Greenfield Street
Park Avenue
Division Street
10
D
C
E
B
A
13 11
14
12
9
7
6
5
4
3 2
1Thatcher A
venue
Dominican Drive
MAIN ENTRANCE
8
Main Campus
•SN
EWHarlem
Avenue
Division Street
C
B
B
A
1
4
5
32
MAIN ENTRANCE
D
Priory Campus7200 West Division Street River Forest, IL 60305
Facilities1. Priory •ELS Language Center •Graduate School of Social Work •Priory Auditorium •Priory Dining Hall •South Entrance2. Aquinas Hall •East Entrance •Friar Residence •Great Hall •Priory Chapel •Residence Hall
ParkingA. East LotB. Front LotsC. Ring Road ParkingD. Village of River Forest Lot
•School of Leadership and Continuing Studies •Siena Center3. St. Thomas Aquines Garden4. Goedert Center for Early Childhood Education5. Priory Courtyard
•Office Services/Deliveries •Rosary College of Arts and Sciences4. Fine Arts Building •Box Office •Lund Auditorium •Marketing and Communications •Martin Recital Hall •Performing Arts Center •Slate Lobby5. Grotto6. Igini Sports Forum
7. Lewis Hall•Admission•Brennan School of
Business•Bursar/Student Accounts•Business Affairs•Campus Safety and
Security•Dean of Students•Financial Aid•Human Resources•Information Technology•Mission and Ministry•O’Connor Art Gallery
•President •Registrar •University Ministry8. Magnus Arts Center (MAC) •Sr. Nona McGreal Center •Events and Conference Services9. Mazzuchelli Hall •Cloister Walk •Dining Hall •Interfaith Prayer Room •Noonan Reading Room •Residence Hall •Rosary Chapel •Rosary Convent
•Social Hall10. Parmer Hall •Academic Enrichment Center •Bluhm Science Center •Bluhm Lecture Hall •Borra Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence •Christopher Nutrition Sciences Center •Founders’ Court •Provost •School of Education •Service Learning •Shaffer Silveri Atrium
11. Power Hall •Alumnae/i Relations •Athletics •Clock Lobby •Cusack Board Room •Fitness Center •Residence Hall •Stepan Bookstore •University Advancement12. Practice and Recreation Field13. Quad14. Varsity Soccer Field
ParkingA. Circle Drive •Visitor ParkingB. East Parking LotC. Greenfield Parking LotD. Parking Garage •Physical PlantE. West Parking Lot •Admission Visitor Parking
Facilities1. Centennial Hall
•Residence Hall2. Coughlin Hall
•Coughlin Commons•Residence Hall•Residence Life•Student Involvement•Wellness Center
3. Rebecca Crown Library•Butler Children’s Literature
Center •Cyber Café•Graduate School of Library
and Information Science
Office and Campus Locations (alphabetical listing)
Handicapped Parking
Accessible Entrance
Handicapped Parking
Accessible Entrance
* The Dominican University Main Campus and Priory Campus are located eight blocks apart.
* *
Feature Feature Feature Feature Feature FeatureLocation Location Location Location Location Location
7900 West Division Street River Forest, IL 60305
Dominican Campus Map
Dominican University26 www.universityparent.com/dominican 27
Office of Student Involvement
Student Involvement provides an opportunity for students to engage with their peers throughout the Dominican community. Through social and educational programs, leadership workshops and retreats, student organizations, and more — students can find opportunities to learn and grow outside the classroom.
Social and cultural events offered by the department include weekday and weekend offerings, hosted both on and off campus, and ranges from comedians, hypnotists, diversity speakers, musical acts, movies, discounted theatre and sporting event tickets, and much more. Student Involvement is also a resource for student organizations and their advisors by assisting the planning of campus programs, as well as with group and leadership development.
Information about upcoming events is posted throughout campus, as well as on the Student Involvement website at www.engagedu.dom.edu.
Commuter Student Resources
The Office of Student Involvement is an advocate for the needs of commuters. To aid in this process, the Student Involvement Resource Center (SIRC) staffs Commuter Assistants. These student leaders are available to address commuter student needs and host programs for commuters throughout the year to create awareness of campus resources and foster community for this student population. Commuters can connect with others and receive information on programs and resources by joining the commuter Facebook page by visiting: www.facebook.com/DuStarsOnWheels.
Office of Residence Life
At Dominican University, the Office of Residence Life is an integral part of the educational process, which focuses on creating and maintaining an environment on campus that fosters both the academic and personal growth of resident students. There are many opportunities for involvement and positions of leadership within the residence halls. By taking advantage of such opportunities,
students have a chance to grow through the development of friendships and the exploration of ideas and activities.
There are four residence halls located on campus. Aquinas Hall is located at the Priory Campus, and is made up of primarily single rooms for upperclass, transfer, graduate and post-baccalaureate program students. Murray Hall, which opened in 2004, has two styles of rooms: double clusters, which include two double rooms sharing a semi-private bathroom, and suites (a mixture of single and double rooms that share a living space and two bathrooms). A mixture of first-year students and upperclass students live in Murray. Coughlin Hall is a primarily first-year student residence hall made up of double rooms with community bathrooms. Power Hall is mostly comprised of single rooms, with a few double and triple rooms on each floor in Power. Power has community bathrooms and house primarily upperclass students. Additionally, each building has a few furniture-free rooms available.
Resident Assistants (RAs) are upperclass students carefully selected for their ability to advise and aid residents in everyday situations. Each floor in the residence halls has at least one RA who serves as a role model, assisting every student, supporting academic achievement, and building community. The RA is responsible for developing programs, maintaining
(continued from p. 23)
safety and order in the halls, and creating a living-learning environment in the residential community.
There are many other opportunities for undergraduate students to take leadership roles in the residence community. Resource Desk Attendants (RDAs) staff the Coughlin Commons Resource Desk 24 hours a day, checking IDs of resident students, answering questions, and directing incoming phone calls. Student Conduct Board members serve as peer hearing officers in cases of fellow students who have been documented for
Dominican University28 www.universityparent.com/dominican 29
potential violations in the residence halls and the rest of the campus community. Resident Student Association (RSA) officers and hall representatives meet regularly to discuss resident student issues and coordinate educational and social programming for the resident community.
The residence halls open on August 22 for incoming freshman and transfer students, and August 23 for returning students. The residence halls close at noon on December 13 for Winter Break. Only international students, varsity athletes, and students working on campus are permitted to stay on campus during Winter Break. The residence halls will re-open at noon on January 11, 2015 for the spring semester. The residence halls will close for summer at the conclusion of the spring semester on May 10, 2015.
Residence Life offices are located on the lower level of Coughlin Hall. An office is also located in Aquinas Hall at the Priory Campus. The Residence Life offices are open during business hours Monday–Friday. Additionally, professional staff members participate in an on-call
duty rotation to respond to emergency situations that occur in the residence halls outside business hours. Residence Life staff can be contacted by calling (708) 524-6217, or emailing [email protected]. The fax number for Residence Life is (708) 524-6250. More information can be found at www.dom.edu/reslife.
Performing Arts Center
The Dominican University Performing Arts Center (DUPAC) is a place where community and students come together to celebrate the arts. DUPAC presents three series with more than a dozen events throughout the year: Traditions (exploring a range of American music); Theatre Arts Lab (theatre arts department productions); and World Arts (featuring artists from around the world). The university also presents an annual concert benefiting student scholarships, which has become well-known over the past 30 years for presenting the best and brightest stars of opera and classical music including Audra McDonald, Renée Fleming, Deborah Voigt, Jessye Norman, Samuel Ramey and Nathan Gunn to name just a few.
DUPAC is actively engaged in the university’s mission ‘to participate in the creation of a more just and humane world’ and brings artists and events to spark lively debate and build bridges between cultures, generations and social perspectives. To make these events easily accessible to all students, tickets are deeply discounted to $10 for concerts and $5 for Theatre Arts productions. To encourage students to experience a variety of events, a student subscription is available for $50* providing the opportunity to experience a variety of cultural events. Beyond attending events, additional opportunities to participate in the arts are available through volunteering, student employment and open auditions for theatre arts productions. For more information on DUPAC events please visit our web site at www.dom.edu/pac. *Does not include special events (holiday concert, annual benefit concert).
Helping Students Stay Healthy
The Dominican University Wellness Center, located in the lower level of Coughlin Hall, provides counseling services, health services, health education, preventive health care and support services with no/minimal charges during fall and spring semesters. We also handle student health insurance questions and referrals to providers in the community.
In recognizing the dignity of every student and in keeping with the Catholic and Dominican traditions that inform the character and mission of the university, the Wellness Center seeks to serve students’ individual health and counseling needs with respect and professional, high quality care. Visit www.dom.edu/wellness to familiarize yourself with the services of the Wellness Center.
Dominican University30 www.universityparent.com/dominican 31
The staff is dedicated to the promotion of respect and sensitivity for all persons regardless of race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, physical ability or sexual orientation. Information exchanged between students and Wellness Center professionals is kept in strict confidence in accordance with federal educational and health record guidelines. Information regarding student’s health will be shared with parents upon written permission of the student and when necessary in emergencies.
We maintain student health records and state mandated immunizations. Please verify your student has submitted their health history and immunization documentation before the first day of class, in order to avoid the $75/semester fine for non-compliance. All the forms can be found on myDU/Wellness Center.
Flu shots are offered every year at cost to students, usually about mid-October. Urge your student to get a flu shot. This will prevent a major illness from interfering with their semester.
The counseling services staff offers personal and confidential assistance to all Dominican University students. If you think your student could use our help, encourage them to call us. The Wellness Center’s counseling staff are experienced, licensed professionals, and graduate level interns under the direct supervision of clinical training staff. Providing clinically excellent mental health care without charge or limits on visits is a point of pride at Dominican. Students who need a local provider to prescribe controlled substance or psychiatric medications should contact the Wellness Center for referrals when they arrive. Maintaining mental health and well-being is an essential component in successfully engaging university life for many students, so the Wellness Center seeks to meet students at their point of need. The staff provides support and information on stress management, academic problems, career indecision, self-esteem, and time management. When emotional or behavioral difficulties affect academic performance, physical health or personal relationships, this is a welcoming place to find help. Parents
should encourage students to seek out the resources of our counseling staff before they are overwhelmed.
The student health services staff provides basic health care services to all Dominican students. An advanced practice nurse and a registered nurse under the guidance of our collaborating physician, who is on site periodically to provide oversight and consultation, staff the Wellness Center. The nurse practitioner is able to diagnose, treat, prescribe, conduct point of care lab and blood tests and refer to specialty care when needed. Dominican University maintains a collaborative relationship with Rush Oak Park Hospital. Students may be referred to community health care providers, including our collaborating physician, Dr. Baraglia at Rush Physicians Group, located at 7734 North Ave., Elmwood Park. Phone: (708) 660-3900. For students with financial hardship, charity care applications are available at the doctor’s office or at the hospital.
The Wellness Center prioritizes care to students who are not well, but also offers preventive health care and health management for students with chronic or ongoing health concerns such as asthma, diabetes or allergies. We can help students access more comprehensive healthcare resources outside Dominican, in order to support the student’s long term health and wellness. If your student has a mental health issue, chronic or other illness, have them check in with the Wellness Center to meet our providers and review their health history.
A Note about Health Insurance
All full time undergraduates and all F1 or J1 Visa holders must be covered by health insurance that meets federal guidelines (ACA). ALL full time (12+ hours) undergrads must prove they have adequate health insurance in order to waive enrollment by September 1st, 2014 or be automatically enrolled in the student health insurance plan for the fall semester. $925 will be billed to the student’s account for the
We maintain student health records and
state mandated immunizations.
Please verify your student has submitted
their health history and immunization
documentation before the first day of class, in order to avoid the
$75/semester fine for non-compliance. All the forms can be found on
myDU/Wellness Center.
Dominican University32 www.universityparent.com/dominican 33
fall semester unless they waive or enroll early in the student plan. Spring/summer terms cost $1125. DU Athletes have additional requirements. Please contact DU’s Athletic Trainer or your coach.
The Wellness Center is invested in your health and well-being and can help guide you in decisions about healthcare and insurance. As of the fall term 2012, international students are enrolled automatically in the student health insurance plan each semester unless they document equal or superior coverage before the first day of class. The student health insurance plan is a high-quality plan that balances affordability with coverage but it is not equivalent to many employer sponsored plans. Comprehensive individual policies are also available to our students regardless of the hours of enrollment. As of 2010, students are legally eligible to remain on their parent’s health insurance plan until 26 years of age.
Here are your options if you don’t already have health insurance:
1. Dominican’s Student PPO Health Plan. This plan balances affordability with high quality coverage that meets the needs of college students limited income. Deductibles and copays are low. Collegiate Athletics are NOT covered. 2013–2014 Cost: $1585/year. 2014–2015 Cost: $1850/yr.
ALL students taking 6 or more hours may voluntarily enroll including part time and graduate students.
To enroll go to dominicaninsurance.com and click “Student Health Insurance Plan” in the drop down box.
2. Area Providers and Clinics can quickly enroll you in CountyCare or Medicaid:Are you or your household very low income? (One person earning less than $16,105/year) There is NO Cost to you for CountyCare or Medicaid. The best way to get covered is to schedule an appointment in a clinic that you want to be your medical home. The Wellness Center at DU can help refer you.
University Ministry
Rooted in the four pillars of Dominican life: prayer, study, service and community, University Ministry provides opportunities to grow more deeply in relationship with God, learn more about the Catholic faith and other faith traditions, live the Gospel values of service and justice and participate in a welcoming university community inspired by the Sinsinawa Dominican charism.
All students are invited to enrich their Dominican experience by participating in University Ministry programs, liturgies, retreats, leadership, interfaith dialogue, social justice and service opportunities, and ongoing conversation about faith in our lives and in the world.
Mass Schedule
Rosary Chapel is at the heart of the main campus in Mazzuchelli Hall. We encourage students and their families to join in opportunities for communal prayer and individual reflection. In addition to special prayer events, including Reconciliation, Mass is celebrated daily in Rosary Chapel:Monday–Saturday 5 p.m.Sunday Student Mass 7 p.m. (when school is in session)
An Interfaith prayer room is located on both Main and Priory campuses for individual and communal prayer.
For additional information regarding University Ministry, please visit the Ministry Center in Lewis 216 or at www.dom.edu/ministry.
Siena Center
Dominican University established the Siena Center to engage critical issues of church and society in light of faith and scholarship for the benefit of the university community and the wider Chicagoland community. The Siena Center carries out its work through a variety of lectures, workshops, symposia, and research. We offer an array of events, each addressing a crucial dimension of life from the perspective of faith. Parents and students are welcomed and encouraged to join us!
More information about the events of the Siena Center can be found at our website: www.siena.dom.edu, or by calling at (708) 714-9105.
Celebrating Faith
Dominican University34 www.universityparent.com/dominican 35
Campus Safety and Security
Dominican University is committed to promoting a value-centered environment, which includes the sense of safety and security that all community members must have to be conducive to academic and personal development.
With the effective combination of security policies, educational programs, timely reporting and communication of campus crime statistics, the university can approach this ideal. Members of the Dominican community must realize that safety and security is a shared responsibility for students, faculty and staff.
The Office of Campus Safety and Security is responsible for reporting all campus crimes and compliance with the Student
Right-To-Know Act and the Campus Security Act. The office, located in the north end of the lower level of Lewis Hall, is staffed by full-time professional security personnel and is augmented by student personnel. Officers patrol the campus 24 hours a day. A central dispatch center coordinates all requests for service.
Security officers are an unarmed informational force and have jurisdiction in all areas of campus. They are in direct
communication with the police and fire departments of River Forest and call upon their assistance when needed.
Security also issues parking permits and university IDs, enforces on-campus parking, maintains university vehicles, oversees lost and found and locker registration, monitors the university’s video surveillance systems, and staffs dispatch.
The Security phone number is (708) 524-6300.
Security Escort and Shuttle Services
The Office of Campus Safety and Security provides a security escort service for all individuals on campus. Escorts are available at all hours, every day, by dialing x5999 or x6300 from an on-campus phone or (708) 488-5999.
A shuttle service is provided between Main Campus and the Priory Campus that runs every 15 minutes from 8 a.m.–11:45 p.m. Monday through Friday and by request at other times. The shuttle also makes trips to Harlem and Lake Avenues on the hour starting at 5 p.m. to access the CTA Green Line. For shuttle schedules visit the Campus Safety and Security myDU website or stop by the office.
The shuttle does not run on a regular schedule from Midnight–8 a.m. Anyone may call for a ride between campuses. We will try to accommodate these requests in a timely manner. You may also request a shuttle from Harlem and Lake during that time, however there may be a wait as the driver has other duties during this period.
Procedures for Reporting a Crime
Dominican University encourages individuals to report all crimes to campus safety and security in an accurate and timely manner. Dominican provides different ways to report crimes or other emergencies to campus safety and
Dominican University36 www.universityparent.com/dominican 37
security or obtain help. It is the university’s policy that community members should report whenever they observe anything suspicious, believe they have discovered a crime or come across a hazard, which could cause harm to themselves or others.
All campus individuals can report a crime confidentially to Campus Safety and Security from any campus phone by dialing x5999. Security dispatch is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. As appropriate, Campus Safety and Security will contact the River Forest Police Department or other law enforcement agencies. In addition, victims can report crimes to the Office of the Dean of Students and or the Office of Residence Life.
The office publishes the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, which summarizes the elements of the campus security, and fire safety program, which is administered and maintained by the Campus Safety and Security Department. This public disclosure is intended to inform current and prospective students and employees of the security and fire safety programs and policies in place at Dominican, and the institution’s state of readiness to detect and respond appropriately to fire related emergencies.
The Annual Fire and Safety Report is published in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. Hard copies of the report are available
for public review by calling (708) 524-6300 or by visiting the Office of Campus Safety and Security located in the lower level of Lewis Hall. The office is open from Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. excluding holidays.
School Closings
Information will be available by 6:30 a.m. or 3:30 p.m. through the following:
• Listen to the radio — AM 720 WGN www.dom.edu and myDU
• Email to all DU accounts
• Call the Welcome and Information Desk at (708) 366-2490
Campus Dining Services
Dining Services at Dominican is dedicated to meeting the needs of our customers. We provide a variety of quality, nutritious meal choices that nourish not only student bodies but also their minds and lifestyles. Our Balanced U program was designed using the nutrition expertise of Registered Dietitians to highlight the nutritional topics of interest for today’s student. We feature whole, minimally processed, nourishing foods that help students meet their social, academic and wellness goals. Every month features a different nutrition and wellness subject in our cafes on campus,
and supporting educational materials can be found on our Dine on Campus website.
There are two dining destinations across campus: Main Campus Dining Hall, and the Cyber Café. Students, faculty, staff and guests will experience a dining program based on the “Eat, Learn, Live” philosophy. The dining program focuses on quality, freshness, hospitality, better-for-you meal options and diverse culinary experiences.
Check out the brochures and our website at: www.dineoncampus.com/dominican.
Helpful Resources
Dominican University38 www.universityparent.com/dominican 39
Bookstore
Stepan Bookstore is Dominican University’s on-campus partner for new and used course materials, DU clothing, gifts, and much more. Our goal is to ensure our students have access to all the tools they need to make the most of their time at school. We know textbooks are expensive, so we’re constantly looking for ways to make learning more affordable. We are proud to offer our Rent-A-Text program and CafeScribe digital textbooks, which save students more than ever before. We also work with the Student Accounts office to extend a $500 line of credit to every enrolled student. Look us up on MyDU under “Resources” for information on these programs and more, or visit our online store at www.stepanstore.com.
Information Technology
Information Technology provides an array of services to the university community ranging from email, to telephone and data networks, cable television on campus, and network security.
Student computer labs with both PC and Macintosh computers are open daily until midnight during the academic year. During finals week student labs are open 24 hours. Labs are staffed with student lab assistants that can help with basic network
services. Printing is managed on a quota basis, to prevent waste. We have large areas of wireless coverage on campus, including all Residence Halls, Academic areas, the Cyber Café and Library.
Email and network access is provided to all students. This access is covered during the Student orientation process. Dominican University email is an official form of communication from the university, and students should be regularly up to date on reading email from the university. Students keep their DU email for life. Access to email is readily available, as email is web based, as well as readable on mobile devices.
Any personal computers used on the Dominican University network must have up to date anti-virus software loaded and the latest Windows security patches installed. The IT Staff does not service or repair equipment that is not owned by Dominican University, but assistance will be given to students who are having trouble connecting to the DU network. The Microsoft Office 2010 Suite is used in the curriculum and available on all lab and classroom computers.
Please call the IT Helpdesk (open 6 days a week) for assistance: (708) 524-6888 or email: [email protected].
University Advancement
The Office of University Advancement works with Alumnae/i, parents, friends, as well as corporations, foundations, the government, and the community to build and strengthen relationships, secure philanthropic support, and increase Dominican’s visibility. This translates to growth in career/networking opportunities, scholarships and financial aid, and increased employment prospects for your college student.
Alumnae/i Relations sustains long term relationships with Dominican’s graduates and co-sponsors a wide range of social, networking, and career development opportunities throughout the year for current students, parents, and or Alumnae/i. Events include Homecoming, etiquette dinners, Almost Alumnae/i Reception, Remembrance Masses, the Annual Alumnae/i Children’s Christmas Party, Reunion, Life 101, African-American Heritage Reception, Hispanic Heritage reception, and many other cultural, educational, and sporting events.
Development builds relationships with external constituents and raises funds for university priorities such as scholarships, capital projects, facility enhancements, faculty development, new programs, a broad range of curriculum needs and service learning initiatives. Our Annual Trustee Benefit Concert and Gala supports scholarships and has brought in notable
world-class performers to Dominican’s campus for over thirty years. Other fundraising efforts include corporate and foundation grants, the Dominican University Annual Fund, and the student phonathon. In addition to fundraising, we recognize the generosity of our donors through stewardship activities and events such as the President’s Circle Dinner and connect students with donors at our annual scholarship lunch.
You can learn more about University Advancement at dom.edu/advancement. Please contact us at [email protected] or (708) 524-6283.
Web Services
Dominican University’s Web services are your connection to all that is happening on campus. The Campus News (www.dom.edu/campusnews) site shows daily announcements about important information and events.
The myDU site (www.dom.edu/mydu), when logged in with a student login, allows students to manage their academic and financial records. This process is taught with a hands-on lab, during Student Orientation. The Dominican University site at www.dom.edu offers general information about the university as well as offers visitors several special features that parents are especially encouraged to use.
Dominican University40 www.universityparent.com/dominican 41
We’re glad your son or daughter is attending Dominican University, and we’re proud to welcome you and your family into our university community. Dominican is a unique place because our work is centered in relationship. As the university builds a relationship with your child we hope we’ll be able to build one with you and your family.
We’ve always believed that at the heart of a good relationship is communication. Throughout the year you’ll be receiving various communications from the university. Each month we publish DU Parent Connection, an e-newsletter with campus updates and articles that relate to some of the trends and issues your son or daughter might be experiencing.
If you ever have a question and aren’t sure who to direct it to, just email us: [email protected]. We’ll pass your email along to the appropriate office and make sure you get a timely response.
Parent Programs Calendar of Events
For your planning convenience we have listed a few university opportunities we hope you share with your students. We look forward to welcoming you to our parent and family events throughout the year.
August 23–24: Welcome WeekendTwo days of education and information designed to welcome the newest members of the Dominican Family to the university. Programs and activities are described in the materials received by the parents of new Freshmen. (Questions contact the Dean of Students)
October 4–5: Fall Homecoming WeekendJoin us for some family friendly fun on campus — celebrate the Stars on the field or court at the weekend athletic events, tailgate, and a family Mass and Brunch.
December 6: Rockapella 7:30PMAs you are preparing for the holidays, and your student is preparing for finals, consider attending our Christmas concert. (DUPAC discount code)
Please remember to keep us updated with your current information. If you change addresses, email accounts or phone numbers, let the university know. We want to be sure we’re always sending our information to you in a way that you will receive it.
It is great to have you and your family as part of our Dominican community. We look forward to working with you over the next year.
Trudi GogginDean of Students(708) 524- [email protected]
Family Resources
Dominican University42 www.universityparent.com/dominican 43
Academic Advising (708) 524-6814
Academic Enrichment Center (708) 524-6783
Admissions (800) 828-8475
Alumnae/i Relations (708) 524-6286
Athletics (708) 524-6231
Bookstore (708) 524-6893
Brennan School of Business (708) 524-6810
Campus Safety and Security (708) 524-6300
Career Development (708) 524-6786
Chartwells Food Service (708) 524-6446
Counseling Services (708) 524-6229
Dean of Students (708) 524-6822
Disability Support Services (708) 488-5177
Financial Aid (708) 524-6809
Graduate School of Library and Information Science (708) 524-6845
Graduate School of Social Work (708) 366-3463
Health Services (708) 524-6229
ID Cards (708) 524-6300
Information Technology (708) 524-6888
International Student Advisor (708) 524-6965
Internships (708) 524-6786
Intramurals (708) 524-6527
Learning Resources (708) 524-6670
Library (708) 524-6875
Mailroom (708) 524-6758
Performing Arts Center (708) 488-5000
Priory Campus (708) 714-9001
Rebecca Crown Library (708) 524-6875
Registrar’s Office (708) 524-6774
Residence Life (708) 524-6217
Rosary College of Arts and Sciences (708) 524-6814
School of Education (708) 524-6922
School of Professional and Continuing Studies (708) 714-9125
Community-Based Learning (708) 524-6425
Student Accounts (708) 524-6791
Student Involvement (708) 524-6527
Student Employment (708) 524-6984
Study Abroad (708) 524-6965
University Ministry (708) 488-5481
Welcome and Information Desk (708) 366-2490
Wellness Center (708) 524-6825
Important Phone Numbers
Dominican University44 www.universityparent.com/dominican 45
Please note dates are subject to change. Dates are accurate as of June 2014.
August 2014
August 25—First day of classes (UG and Grad)
September 2014
September 1—Labor Day – No Class (UG and Grad)
September 2—7 p.m. deadline for adding/dropping fall semester classes (online and in person)
September 9—Last day to declare satisfactory/fail grade option
September 9—Last day to add/drop fall semester class (Grad)
September 9—Last day to apply to graduate in January 2015 (Grad)
September 23—Last day to declare course intensification option
September 23—Caritas and Veritas Symposium (class schedule suspended) (UG and Grad)
October 2014
October 17–19—Long Weekend (no classes)
November 2014
November 4—Founder’s Day
November 5—Last day to withdraw from fall semester courses (UG and Grad)
November 26–30—Thanksgiving Vacation (UG and Grad)
December 2014
December 6—Last day of classes
December 8–13—Final examination week
December 13—Last day of classes (Grad)
December 16—Final grades due at noon (UG and Grad)
2014–2015Calendar of Events
Dominican University46 www.universityparent.com/dominican 47
January 2015
January 10—Commencement (UG and Grad)
January 14—First day classes – follow Monday schedule (UG and Grad)
January 19—Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No Classes (UG and Grad)
January 22—7 p.m. deadline for adding/dropping spring semester classes (online and in person)
January 29—Last day to declare satisfactory/fail grade option
January 29—Last day to add/drop spring semester classes (UG and Grad)
February 2015
February 12—Last day to declare course intensification option
March 2015
March 9–15—Mid semester vacation (UG and Grad)
April 2015
April 1—Last day to withdraw from spring semester classes (UG and Grad)
April 2–5—Easter Vacation (UG and Grad)
May 2015
May 1—Last day of classes
May 2—Saturday and schedule-conflict final exams
May 4–7—Final exams
May 7—Last day of classes (Grad)
May 8—Final grades due at noon for graduating students (UG and Grad)
Sunday, May 10—Commencement (UG and Grad)
May 11—Summer Session I and III (Grad)
May 12—Final grades due at noon (UG and Grad)
May 18—Summer Session I
May 18—Last day to add/drop Summer I classes (Grad)
May 25—Memorial Day – no classes (UG and Grad)
May 25—Last day to add/drop Summer I classes (Grad)
May 25—Last day to apply to graduate in August 2015 (Grad)
May 26—Last day to add/drop Summer I classes
www.universityparent.com/dominican
For advertising inquiries, please contact UniversityParent at (855) 947-4296 or
email: [email protected]
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Chicago West O’Hare Airport Area200 S. Mannheim Rd.Hillside, IL 60162(708) 544-2700www.holidayinnwestohare.comPlease see ad on p. 27.
Places to Stay
M&M Property Management649 Madison St.Oak Park, IL 60302(708) 386-7355www.mmpropmgt.comPlease see ad on p. 14.
Oak Park Regional Housing Center1041 South Blvd.Oak Park, IL 60302(708) 848-7150www.LiveinOakPark.comPlease see ad on p. 9.
Places to Live
Where to Shop
UniversityParent College Laundry Bagwww.amazon.com/gp/product/b00k0ustyePlease see ad on p. 45.
UniversityParent’s Guide to Supporting your Student’s Freshman Yearwww.amazon.com/Guide-Supporting-Your-Students-Freshman/dp/0692027440Please see ad on p. 36.
Associated Insurance Plans28085 Ashley Cir., Suite 201Libertyville, IL 60048(800) 452-5772www.dominicaninsurance.comPlease see ad on p. 21.
Blue Cab7417 Roosevelt Rd.Forest Park, IL 60130(708) 583-6900www.bluecab.usPlease see ad on p. 43.
MB Financial Bank7727 W. Lake St.River Forest, IL 60305(708) 771-2500www.mbfinancial.comPlease see ad on p. 39.
UniversityParent E-Newswww.UniversityParent.comPlease see ad on inside back cover.
Additional Services
Dominican Area ResourcesFor more area resources visit www.universityparent.com/dominican
Gaetano’s Restaurant7636 Madison St.Forest Park, IL 60130(708) 366-4010gaetanosforestpark.com
Jerusalem Cafe1030 Lake St.Oak Park, IL 60301(708) 848-7734jerusalemcafe-oakpark.com
Maya Del Sol144 S. Oak Park Ave.Oak Park, IL 60302(708) 358-9800mayadelsol.com
Where to Eat
Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio951 Chicago Ave.Oak Park, IL 60302(312) 994-4000gowright.org
Navy Pier, Inc600 E. Grand Ave.Chicago, IL 60611(312) 595-7437navypier.com
Oak Park Visitors Bureau1118 Westgate St.Oak Park, IL 60301(708) 524-7800visitoakpark.com
What to See & Do
