Date Or ientation Spring 2016 WELCOME TO HASKELL Spr ing 2016 We are glad Haskell is your choice to continue your educational journey. This informational guide is a valuable resource to support your transition to college. In this guide you w ill find a schedule of events, activities, and information to assist you in a successful transition to college. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS When am I ex pected to be on cam pus? A: Sat ur day, Januar y 2nd Wher e do I go when I ar r ive on cam pus? A: Navar r e Hal l - door s open on Sat ur day, at 8 a.m. When can I m ove i n to m y r esi dence hal l (your r oom )? A: Af ter you com pl ete t he check-i n at Navar r e. What i f I am del ayed and unabl e to ar r ive on Sat ur day? A: Cont act - 785-969-1308 I am com i ng by t r ai n/pl ane/bus - can som eone pi ck m e up? A: We can pi ck up l ocal ly (bus/t r ai n) - cal l 785-764-5078 Ar r ivi ng by pl ane we encour age you to cal l t he ai r por t shut t l e ser vi ces. Please read through this guide. All events and activities are designed to provide you w ith the tools, resources, and support to make your arrival and time at Haskell productive. WE are expecting you to arrive on Saturday and be ready to actively engage in the planned activities. These activities provide you w ith information and introduces the services and staff w ho w ill assist you in your transition to college. Weather forecasts can be unpredictable, therefore, w e have allow ed you ample time to travel and arrive safely on Saturday. Welcome to Haskell! Learn. Discover. Engage. See you on Saturday 1.2.16
Welcome New Students to Haskell! "Happy New Y ear... Welcome to Haskell! " Day 1: Saturday, January 2 Learn about our campus and resources! Step 1 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Navarre Hall Room 114 Check- in: This is the first step for all students. Students will receive an information packet that contains materials and information related to Orient at ion event s and act ivit ies. Step 2 After check- in, proceed to the Regents Room for the following: - Haskell Photo Identif cation Card - Register Your Vehicle - Sign up for Email & WiFi Password - Campus Mail (yes...people still write letters) Step 3 Proceed to the Bursar's Office located in the southeast area of Navarre Hall. Students will pay or discuss payment options for fee$. Step 4 - On campus students On Campus Students once you have completed steps 1-3: you can proceed to your residence halls. - Blalock Hall - Freshmen Men - Pocahontas Hall - Freshmen Women - O/K Hall - Transfer Students Step 5 1:00 p.m. Audit orium Welcome to Haskell Hosted by Dr. Venida Chenault 1:15 to 2:15 p.m. Auditorium Q&A for Parents and Students You will have the opportunity to meet and learn about programs, services, and activities to support your success. At the conclusion of the overview of programs and services - you will have an opportunity to ask specific questions to the panel. Food for thought... Today through Tuesday(Jan.5) Curtis Hall serves Brunch and Dinner at these times: - Brunch: 10 a.m. to 12 pm - Dinner: 4:30-6:30 p.m. As part of our welcome to campus - Brunch today only is open to everyone - no co$t. 7:00 p.m. Tecumseh Co- ed Dodgeball Tournament Grab a few of your "new" friends and join us for a fun evening of "dodge", "duck", and "dodge". Sat ur day Januar y 2
Day 2: Sunday, January 3 Welcome Continuing Students & New Students Discover campus services and programs. 9:30 a.m. Placement Testing f or Math Sequoyah Hall Testing is conducted in Sequoyah Hall. How do I know if I need to take this test? Notices were issued to students required to sit for the placement testing by Admissions. Still not sure? Stop by Admissions prior to the test to verify. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Brunch /St udent ID Required Curt is Hall 1:30 p.m. Advising 101 Audit orium Hosted by Julia Goodfox, Dean - Natural and Social Sciences. 2:15-4:15 p.m. Student Success Sessions Sequoyah Hall - No Money...No Problem (f inancial aid f or college) - Impossible is Nothing (academic support services & programs) - Say What? (intro to college terms - Gen. Ed., GPA, syllabus) - Lean on Me (student support services & programs 4:30-6:30 p.m. Dinner/St udent ID Required Curt is Hall 7:00 p.m. Movie - "Playground of t he Sun" Audit orium Open for Business Navarre: - Bursar's Office 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. - Student IDs/Regents 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. - Registrar's Office 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. - Financial Aid Office 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tecumseh: - Purple Threads 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday Januar y 3 IMPORTANCE OF YOUR ADVISOR?As you car efully consider your Haskell exper ience, and w hat you want to achieve dur ing your time her e, r emember that the r elationship you develop w ith your faculty advisor is one of the most impor tant r elationships you w ill have dur ing your academic car eer. At Haskell, w e want you to be empow er ed, infor med, and pr oactive. As such, your academic advisor w ill suppor t and par tner w ith you so that you can make infor med decisions, develop goals to assist you achieve academic success, and plan for your futur e.? Julia Goodfox, Dean NSS
ENROLLMENT Monday Januar y 4 FYI:. - Library Hours for textbook distribution for this day are from 8:30-11:30 a.m. and 1:30-4:30 p.m. - Still need a Student ID? You will have to go to Pushmataha Hall starting today. - Student ID is required for all meals - Brunch (10am- 12pm) & Dinner (4:30-6:30pm) Spring Enrollment Day - All Students! Day 4: Monday, January 4 Engage in your enrollment! 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Enrollment for Continuing Students - For students who did not pre- enroll - See your advisor 9 a.m. Enrollment Prep for New Students Auditorium All students new to Haskell must attend this informative session hosted by Academics. The goal at the conclusion of this session is to have you develop a "tentative" pre- enrollment schedule. - Bring a pen/pencil - Arrive on t ime - Ask Quest ions - Receive YOUR regist rat ion mat erials 1:00-4:00 p.m. Enrollment for New & Re- admitted Students - New students: You will locate your Advisor (hint: name is on your f older) and complet e your enrollment. - Readmitted students: see your Advisor or you can visit wit h Ms. Hara, Regist rar/navarre Hall. 5:00 p.m. Show Your School Spirit! Cof f in Complex Break out that new Haskell gear and join the crowd at the "Coffin". Students are admitted free with your Haskell ID card. Come out and cheer on our Haskell Women's Basketball team. * Af ter the game...7:30-9:30 p.m. Jim Thorpe Fitness Center will host an open house for all students to Welcome them Back to campus. Door prizes and informational tables on staying healthy and keeping your New Years's Resolution. Stop by and learn about the "Jim". New st udent s: After you enroll take your official schedule to the Library (Tommaney Hall) for your textbooks for all 100/200 level courses. Students enrolled in 300/400 level classes - textbooks are your responsibility. Check out local bookstores or online services to rent or purchase.
Our students are the heart of the nations they represent! Day 5: Tuesday, January 5 Preparing for Success Believe it or not...no morning activities! Here are some suggestions to fill your time - - After Brunch (10 a.m.- 12 p.m.) - Explore campus - Pick up school supplies (pens/not ebooks, et c.) - Unpack and arrange your room 1:30 p.m. Auditorium Honoring Your Heritage: Past, Present and Future- Prepare Yourself f or Success @Haskell. - All students attending are encouraged to wear a shirt from your old high school, state, or Tribe. This afternoon you are invited to participate and learn, discover, and engage in the living history of Haskell. Dr. Theresa Milk, Professor/Indigenous & American Indian Studies, will provide an overview of the rich and unique history of Haskell. Other activities this afternoon include: - A student panel will facilitate a talking circle so you can meet new people. - Student- leaders will issue a "challenge" to all new st udent s - Learn our school song - Spring 2016 class photo. 4:30-6:30 p.m. Dinner Curt is Hall 7:00 p.m. Purple & Gold Cof f in Complex Haskell Men's Basketball team has a home game t onight. See you t here! Faculty Prep Day! - Faculty are working behind the scenes today and preparing for you!. - Faculty in-service training in the morning - In the afternoon Faculty will be in their offices. and have limited availability. - If you need assistance with enrollment, Ms. Lou Hara, Registrar/ Navarre can assist. Cal endar Januar y 6 - f i r st day of cl asses and add/dr op begi ns 13 - add/dr op ends 18 - Hol i day/no Cl asses Febr uar y 15- Hol i day/no Cl asses Mar ch 11 - No Cl asses/assessm ent Day 14-18- Spr i ng Br eak /No Cl asses 23- Last Day to w i t hdr aw w i t h a " W " f r om a cl ass or col l ege. Apr il 4 - Enr ol l m ent for Sum m er /Fal l 15-Enr ol l m ent ends Sum m er /Fal l Venida Chenaul t Dr. Chenault, Pr esident of Haskell is a member of the Pr air ie Band Potaw atom i Nation. Susan Ruf l edt Dr. Rufledt is the Vice Pr esident of Academics. She is a member of the M enom inee Tr ibe. Tonia Salvini May 2- Fi nal Exam s begi n 5 - Fi nal Exam s end 6 - Spr i ng Gr aduat i on Ms. Salvini is the Vice Pr esident for Univer sity Ser vices. She is a member of the Nor then Paiute tr ibe. TUESday Januar y 5