Welcome Week Guide FALL 2018 Dr. W. Franklin Evans President
At-a-Glance Founder: Founded: College President: Charter: Affiliations: Accreditation: Setting: Athletics: Colors: Mascot: SGA Officers 2018 2019 And President Evans Elizabeth Evelyn Wright 1897 Dr. W. Franklin Evans HBCU, liberal arts, residential, co-educational, undergraduate The Episcopal Church, United Negro College Fund Voorhees College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate degrees. 342-acre residential campus Men s Sports: Basketball, Baseball, Track/Field, Cross Country and Cheerleading Women s Sports Basketball, Softball, Track/Field, Cross Country and Cheerleading Blue and White Tiger Welcome to Tiger Territory!! 2
New Student Checklist There are a few important tasks that new students should complete during their first week on campus. Submit all official documentation Register for semester courses Update Permanent and/or Local Address Payments, Loans and Clearing Accounts Notify Health Services of health concerns Student ID Card Parking Decal Transportation Information (Holiday Travel) E-mail Accounts Textbooks Apply for Scholarships Sign-up for Support Services (i.e., Academic Success Center, Retention, Scholarships, Student Support Services, Writing Center ) Sign-up for Tutorials Disability Services Veterans Affairs Benefits 3
WELCOME WEEK SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES SATURDAY, AUGUST 4, 2018 TIME ACTIVITY LOCATION 8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. WELCOME CENTER CHECK-IN/REGISTRATION/ TIGER MOVE-IN DAY! 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. LUNCH Voorhees Students No Cost Parents & Other Guests - $6.75 (Cash Only) 4:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. PRESIDENT S WELCOME RECEPTION 8:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. TIGER HAPPY HOUR HOSTED BY TIGER CONNECT AMBASSADORS AND SGA Meet your Tiger Connect Ambassador, mingle with other Tigers, and start connecting to the campus. 4 Dawson Center Jerry M. Screen Arena Leadership Conference Center Leadership Conference Center Tiger Den (Old Student Center) SUNDAY, AUGUST 5, 2018 TIME ACTIVITY LOCATION 7:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. BREAKFAST W/TIGER CONNECT AMBASSADORS Leadership Conference Center 8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. WELCOME CENTER/REGISTRATION (NEW ARRIVALS ONLY) 9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. PAWS Session #1 Unleash the Beast: Tiger Pride 101 Meet and Greet your Welcome Week Tiger Connect Ambassadors; participate in your first Team Competition, learn spirit chants, the Voorhees College Alma Mater and College Hymn, and connect with VC traditions! Dawson Center Jerry M. Screen Arena Mass Hall Auditorium 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. PAWS Session #2 Meet in front of Mass Hall Tour: College Museum and Grave Site 12:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m. LUNCH Leadership Conference Center
3:15 p.m. REPORT TIME TO PREPARE FOR MATRICULATION St. Philip s Chapel CEREMONY 4:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. FRESHMEN INDUCTION SERVICE & St. Philip s Chapel MATRICULATION CEREMONY Professional Attire Required! Young Women- Pants or Skirt Suit with Blouse / Dress Young Men- Suit or Dress Pants with dress shirt and tie 6:00 p.m. Class of 2022 Photo Step of Massachusetts Hall 6:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m. WELCOME TO VC BBQ! Great food, music, dancing and more! Pecan Grove (The Grove) 7:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. BOWLING/RECREATION TIME Game Room MONDAY, AUGUST 6, 2018 TIME ACTIVITY LOCATION 7:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. BREAKFAST W/TIGER CONNECT AMBASSADORS Leadership Conference Center 8:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. WELCOME CENTER/REGISTRATION (NEW ARRIVALS ONLY) 9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. PLACEMENT TESTING (Students who did not attend Tiger Connect Summer Orientation) 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. PAWS Session #3 TIGER WELLNESS: MIND, BODY & SOUL Student wellness and student success are closely connected and health is about the whole you, encompassing mental, physical, spiritual and social well-being. Dawson Center Jerry M. Screen Arena St. James Lab A & B Tiger Den (Old Student Center) 10:15 a.m. 11:45 a.m. PAWS Session #4: Front of Mass Hall VC s Amazing Race Being on the Voorhees campus and living in Historic Denmark is like taking part on a historical scavenger hunt. There are tons of key pieces of the College s and community history located close by. How many can you find? 12:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m. LUNCH Leadership Conference Center 1:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. PAWS Session #5 MOCKTAILS WITH MENTORS Share mocktails and get to know your assigned Faculty/Staff mentor Mass Hall Auditorium 3:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. PAWS Session #6: GROWLING SCHOLARS Students will meet with department chairs to discuss majors and what they can do with those majors 5 BE St. James Auditorium STHHS Science Bldg. Auditorium HESS Humanities Bldg. Choir Rm
4:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. DINNER Leadership Conference Center 6:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. OLD SCHOOL FIELD DAY Pecan Grove (The Grove) 8:30 p.m. 10:00 p.m. BOWLING/RECREATION TIME/POOL Pool (7:30 p.m. 9:30 p.m.) Game Room/Pool TUESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2018 TIME ACTIVITY LOCATION 7:00 a.m. 8:30 a.m. BREAKFAST W/TIGER CONNECT AMBASSADORS Leadership Conference Center 8:30 a.m. 3:00 p.m. PLACEMENT TESTING (NEW ARRIVALS ONLY) 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. PAWS Session #7 LET S TALK CLASS! UNDERSTANDING YOUR COURSE SCHEDULE/PERSONALIZED CAMPUS TOURS Meet with assigned Tiger Connect Ambassador to go over class schedules and find classrooms. 10:15a.m. 11:45 a.m. TechTalk: All Things Information Technology Academic Success Center-2 nd Floor Wright-Potts Library Mass Hall Auditorium Mass Hall Auditorium 12:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m. LUNCH Leadership Conference Center 2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. DRESS FOR SUCCESS FASHION SHOW Mass Hall Auditorium 3:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. TOUR: MEN AND WOMEN S DRESS CLOSET Wilkinson Building 4:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. DINNER Leadership Conference Center 7:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m. PIMP MY ROOM WALMART TRIP Stock up on school supplies, room decorations and anything else you need for the semester during this shopping trip. Barnwell, SC 7:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. BOWLING/RECREATION TIME Pool (7pm 9pm) Game Room/Pool WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8, 2018 7:00 a.m. 8:30 a.m. BREAKFAST 6 Leadership Conference Center CLASSES BEGIN 8:00 A.M. PLEASE FOLLOW YOUR PRINTED SCHEDULE!
12:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. LUNCH Leadership Conference Center 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. PREPARE FOR LEGACY DINNER Residence Halls 5:15 p.m. ARRIVAL FOR GREETING THE RECEIVING LINE Dawson Center Foyer 5:30 p.m. GREET PRESIDENT, CABINET, FACULTY, STAFF Dawson Center Foyer AND S.G.A OFFICERS 6:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. VOORHEES COLLEGE LEGACY DINNER Dawson Center Jerry M. Screen Arena Professional Attire Required! Young Women- Pants or Skirt Suit with Blouse / Dress Young Men- Suit or Dress Pants with dress shirt and tie 8:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. BOWLING/RECREATION TIME/POOL Game Room/Pool THURSDAY, AUGUST 9, 2018 ATTEND ALL CLASSES! PLEASE FOLLOW YOUR PRINTED SCHEDULE! 7:00 a.m. 8:30 a.m. BREAKFAST Leadership Conference Center 12:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. LUNCH Leadership Conference Center 4:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. DINNER Leadership Conference Center 7:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. TIGER CINEMA (MOVIE NIGHT) Mass Hall Auditorium FRIDAY, AUGUST 10, 2018 ATTEND ALL CLASSES! PLEASE FOLLOW YOUR PRINTED SCHEDULE! VC SPIRIT DAY! Wear Your VC BLUE AND WHITE ALL DAY! That s it. It s that easy! Throw on your favorite VC gear and be on the lookout for the VC Prize Patrol! SHOW YOUR SPIRIT for a chance to win some great prizes! 7:00 a.m. 8:30 a.m. BREAKFAST Leadership Conference Center 12:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. LUNCH Leadership Conference Center 4:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. DINNER Leadership Conference Center 7
9:00 p.m. 1:00 a.m. VC AFTER DARK DENIM & WHITE PARTY Tiger Den (Old Student Center) SATURDAY, AUGUST 11, 2018 TIME ACTIVITY LOCATION 11:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. BRUNCH Leadership Conference Center 2:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. TIGERPALOOZA! Join us for carnival games, food, music, fun and prizes! Pecan Grove (The Grove) 5:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. DINNER Leadership Conference Center 8
August 4 th 11 th Welcome Week 5 th Induction Service/Matriculation Ceremony 7 th Registration for New and Transfer Students 7 th Residence Halls Open and Registration for Returning Students 8 th Classes Begin September 3 rd Labor Day 6 th Opening Fall Convocation 13 th Opening & Dedication of Voorhees College Art Gallery 21 st Mr. & Miss Voorhees College Coronation Ceremony October 1 st 6 th Mid-Term Examinations 11 th -12 th Fall Break (Faculty & Students) 12 th Fall Break (Staff) 15 th Classes Resume 15 th 19 th Academic Advising Week November 4 th 11 th Homecoming Week 22 nd 23 rd Thanksgiving Break 27 th Dec.1 st Final Examinations for Graduating Seniors December 3 rd 7 th Final Examinations 8 th Residence Halls Close 13 th Jan.3 rd Christmas Break (Faculty) 19 th Jan.3 rd Christmas Break (Staff) 9
AVAILABLE CAMPUS SERVICES SERVICE PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE ACADEMIC AFFAIRS Dr. Ronnie Hopkins, Provost/VP for Academic Affairs. 803-780-1029 Executive Director for Academic Support Programs Ms. Verna Mayers-Fakunle 803-780-1032 Department of Business and Entrepreneurship Dr. Keathen Wilson 803-780-1053 Department of Science, Technology, Health and Human Services Department of Education, Humanities, and Social Sciences Dr. Carol Wilson 803-780-1079 Academic Advising Ms. Pamela Wade 803-780-1254 Academic Success Center Ms. Eartha Hammond 803-780-1379 Academic Support Services (SSSP) Ms. Ella Risi 803-780-1271 Career Pathways Initiative (CPI) Mr. Dwayne Smiling 803-780-1273 Choir Gospel & Concert Ms. Rachel Jones 803-780-1277 Criterion/Writing Center Reverend Yvonne Singleton 803-780-1174 Disability Resource Services (SSSP) Ms. Wendy Hyland 803-780-1272 Honors College Ms. Adra Barrows 803-780-1162 Library Services Reverend Dr. Herman Mason, Jr. 803-780-1229 Lyceum Programs Reverend Dr. Herman Mason, Jr. 803-780-1229 Military Programs Cpt. Tamarrow Climes 803-780-1090 Records and Registration Services TBD Ms. Felicia Mason-Garner 803-780-1259 (Registrar) Ms. Kimberly Smalls 803-780-1252 (Assistant Registrar) Student Support Services Program (SSSP) Ms. Lynda Jefferson 803-780-1279 Transfer and Student Re-Entry Services Ms. Pamela Wade 803-780-1254 Veteran Affairs Services Ms. Lee Odom 803-780-1021 ATHLETICS Ms. Charlene Johnson, VP for Enrollment Management & Student Affairs/Athletics Director 803-780-1039 Athletics Ms. Charlene Johnson 803-780-1039 Athletics Academic Enhancement Services Mr. Samuel Dotson 803-780-1339 BUSINESS & FISCAL AFFAIRS Ms. Diane O Berry, VP for Business & Fiscal Affairs. 803-780-1149 Aladdin Food Service Ms. Carolyn Jenkins 803-780-1361 Cashier Ms. Beverly Johnson 803-780-1144 College Store Ms. Shanda Fogle 803-780-1360 Default Management Services Ms. Takillya Brown 803-780-1155 Financial Aid Services Ms. Jessica Griffith- 803-780-1154 Mailroom Mr. Kelvin Isaac 803-780-1185 Student Receivables Manager Ms. Queen Smith 803-780-1231 ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT Ms. Charlene Johnson Admissions/Recruitment Ms. LaSandra Robinson 803-780-1023 Summer, Fall, Spring Orientation Programs Mr. Adrian West 803-780-1269 EXTERNAL AFFAIRS, OPERATIONS, SPECIAL EVENTS Mr. Willie Jefferson, Director of External Affairs, Operations and Special Events. 803-780-1049 Campus Safety and Security Services Lt. Yvonne Odom 803-780-1112 International Student Services Mr. Willie Jefferson 803-780-1049 Physical Plant/Facilities Mr. Willie Jefferson 803-780-1049 Ms. Alice Bryant 803-780-1243 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES Mr. Monterrio Jones, Chief Information Technology Officer. 803-780-1209 Director of Network Services Mr. Brandon Scott 803-780-1219 Helpdesk Mr. John Stewart 803-780-1200 Lab Manager Ms. Veronical Gadsden 803-780-1204 INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT & DEVELOPMENT Dr. Gwynth Nelson, VP for Instutional Advancement & Development, 803-780-1199 Alumni Relations Mr. Ulysses Williams 803-780-1062 Communications Ms. Megan Freeman 803-780-1191 Radio Station Mr. Clarence Jones 803-780-1799 STUDENT AFFAIRS Ms. Charlene Johnson Career Planning and Placement Services Mr. Adrian West 803-780-1269 Counseling Services/Campus Intervention Team Mr. Adrian West 803-780-1269 Health Services Ms. Suzanne Williams 803-780-1077 Housing and Residential Life Ms. Allison Clark 803-780-1261 Judicial Affairs Mr. Adrian West 803-780-1269 Religious/Spiritual Life Reverend Dr. James T. Yarsiah 803-780-1264 Student Engagement Services Mr. Marion Wright 803-780-1267 Student Government Association Mr. Marion Wright 803-780-1267 Student Leadership Mr. Marion Wright 803-780-1267 Student Life Mr. Adrian West 803-780-1269 Student Retention and Scholarship Services Ms. Rachel Jones 803-780-1277 DIVISION OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS Compliments of The Student Support Services Program FALL 2018 10
Voorhees College Traditions The Alma Mater The College Hymn When we come to thee, dear Voorhees, The School we love so well, We, will hail thee as a guiding light, That ever shines afar. Chorus: Alma Mater, dear old school, We'll raise aloud a song, For we love our dear old Voorhees, The White and the true Blue. In These halls of knowledge true, Each day we come to you, Trying now to shape our future With ideals good and true. Chorus: Alma Mater, dear old school, We'll raise aloud a song, For we love our dear old Voorhees, The White and the true Blue. When we've finished our work with you, We'll leave these walls so true, And we'll strive each day to follow Your principles of true blue. Chorus Alma Mater, dear old school, We'll raise aloud a song, For we love our dear old Voorhees, The White and the true Blue. We build our school on Thee, 0 Lord, To Thee we bring our common need; The loving heart, the helpful word, The tender thought, the kindly deed. We work together in Thy sight, We live together in Thy love; Guide Thou our faltering steps aright, And lift our thoughts to heaven above Hold Thou each hand to keep it just, Touch Thou our lips and make them pure; If Thou art with us, Lord we must Be faithful friends and comrades sure. We change, but Thou art still the same, The same good Master, Teacher, Friend; We change; but Lord, we bear Thy name To journey with it to the end. Amen 11