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Albertson students frequently comment about the warm and supportive
atmosphere at the school. They find a variety of social and cultural
activities available on campus that enable them to network with other
students as well as faculty, staff and the community. Students are
encouraged to participate in the more than 50 clubs and organizations and to
organize additional activities. Dances, concerts, special interest sessions
and informal social activities also provide students with choices for
on-campus entertainment.
CAMPUS LIFE
McCain Student Center
The McCain Student Center is the hub of campus activity. It houses
Student Affairs Offices, student government, the student newspaper
(Coyote) and student yearbook (Trail), bookstore, mail center, game room,
cyber cafe, movie theater, and a casual snack and dining area. There are
study tables and meeting rooms, as well as a television lounge, campus
information center and ATM. The facility also contains the student-run
theatre (Eros), micro-business (Pathos) and media room.
Student Activities
The Student Activities Office provides advising and administrative
support for student organizations on campus. The staff works closely with
campus student groups to sponsor a variety of campus programs, provide
leadership training, offer resource assistance, develop programming
procedures, and provide advising to the ASACI Executive Council, Senate,
Programming Council, Greek Council, Intramurals and Outdoor Program.
ASACI
All full-time students at the college are members of the Associated
Students of Albertson College of Idaho (ASACI) and thereby have full
voting rights in campus elections. ASACI membership entitles students to
participate in a variety of extracurricular activities and to receive the
student newspaper and yearbook.
Student Government
Student government includes executive, legislative and judicial
branches. All full-time students are eligible to participate in student
government as long as they are not on academic or disciplinary probation.
The executive branch is elected every April and includes the ASACI
president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, and program council
directors.
ASACI senate, the legislative branch, is headed by the ASACI vice
president. Delegates representing students living off campus, in the
Village Apartments and in each residence hall are elected during the fall
term. The senate enacts legislation to affect changes on campus that
benefit the students at Albertson College. Senate also appropriates
student funds to campus organizations.
The campus judicial board functions as the judicial branch of student
government. Comprised solely of students, faculty, and staff, the board
hears referred cases of student misconduct.
Program Council
Program Council is responsible for planning all-campus student
activities that appeal to the diverse interests of the student body. The
program directors, elected by the student body, chair a council of
committee chairpersons, each responsible for specific types of programs
such as coffee house, movies, dances, lectures, concerts and special
events. Program Council also sponsors campus-wide annual events including
Bowling Nights, Midnight Movies, Winter Fest and Spring Fling.
Intramurals
The student intramural directors, elected by the student body, organize
all intramural sports programs. Generally, these include flag football,
basketball, volleyball, softball, recreational games, tournaments and
short season special events.
Outdoor Programs
The outdoor program is primarily responsible for planning outdoor
experiences (i.e., skiing and rafting trips, rock climbing, kayaking) and
making outdoor equipment available for student recreational use. The
Outdoor Program also operates a climbing wall located in the Activities
Center. The OP is housed at 2204 Iowa, across the street from the Village
Apartments.
Student Publications
The Trail is the student yearbook. It is designed and produced by a
student staff. The Coyote is the student newspaper. Although it is
primarily for students, it has become a forum in which students, faculty
and administrators express their opinions about issues on campus. The
editors are chosen each spring by a special ASACI task committee.
Interested students are invited to contact editors to contribute work or
to participate on staff.
Intercollegiate Athletics
The college sponsors intercollegiate athletic competition for both men
and women. Men may participate in soccer, skiing, baseball, basketball and
golf. Women compete in volleyball, basketball, skiing, tennis, golf,
softball, and soccer.
The Albertson ski teams consistently place among the top teams in the
United States Collegiate Ski and Snowboard Association national
championships, winning multiple national championships in the 1980s and
90s. The men’s basketball team won the NAIA national championship in 1996
– Idaho’s first four-year institution to win a national basketball title.
The baseball team won the 1998 NAIA Championship and has qualified for
post-season play for 16 consecutive years – including College World Series
appearances in four of the last five years. The women’s basketball team
has never had a losing season, advancing to the NAIA national championship
game in 2001.
Greek Organizations
One of the most fulfilling experiences a new student can have is that
of gaining friendships through Greek life in one of the college's four
sororities-Kappa Kappa Gamma (international), Sigma Epsilon (local), Gamma
Phi Beta (international) and Kappa Alpha Theta (international)-or three
fraternities-Kappa Sigma (international), Sigma Chi (international), and
Delta Tau Delta (international).
Fall rush begins two to three weeks after classes commence with
additional rush activities taking place throughout the academic year in
accordance with each organization's event calendar.
Greek Council is composed of representatives from each sorority and
fraternity. Its purpose is to promote good relations among the sororities
and fraternities on campus, to further promote the development of Greek
life, to help advance relations between members of the Greek system and
the campus community, and to consider common concerns and organize joint
activities.
Student Organizations
The spectrum of campus organizations includes literary, journalistic,
dramatic, musical, religious, political, and community service groups, as
well as athletic organizations and sports clubs for both men and women.
There are also special societies within areas such as education, natural
science, theatre, business, and anthro/sociology. Many student groups plan
campus-wide programs, promote awareness, educate on an issue, arrange
field trips and other off-campus activities. The freshman honorary, Phi
Eta Sigma, also has an active chapter on campus.
Minority Program
The office is located on the 2nd floor of the McCain Student Center and
includes a study room with computer access and a student organization
office for campus use.
The focus of the program is to be the central minority student advocate
in all student areas on and off campus. The department serves as a liaison
among parents, the admission office, the financial aid office-scholarships
(internal & external), campus counselors, study skills personnel, the
campus minister and other departments. Their goal for Albertson is to
reach a minority enrollment between five and ten percent of the total ACI
student body.
The minority counselor advises the student organizations A.L.A.S.
(Albertson Latino Americano Students) and A.L.M.A. (Albertson Latino
Mariachi Association). Through these organizations students, faculty and
campus administrators become involved in community-wide events such as:
- Mother's Day
- Cinco de Mayo Celebration
- Mexican Independence Day Fiesta
- Martin Luther King Day
- Parent & Faculty ALAS Dinner
- Dia de Los Muertos
- Hispanic Youth Symposium
- Tutoring and mentoring elementary and high school students.
The minority program works to encourage ACI students to reach their
academic goal of obtaining a bachelor's degree and to provide inspiration
to others in minority communities. All students are welcome.
Residence Life
The Office of Residence Life focuses on providing a living environment
that enhances learning and personal development. Residence hall staff are
educators who seek to create a community where students mature personally
and academically.
For students, residence hall living offers opportunities for
involvement in campus activities, personal growth, leadership development,
life skills development, interaction with campus leaders, independence and
fun.
Research shows that students who live on campus tend to do better
academically, are more involved in campus activities, and remain in school
at higher rates than commuter students. The residence hall experience is
intended to complement the academic experience, help students become
respected members of the campus community, and facilitate their overall
growth and development.
RESIDENCE HALLS
Selecting a residence hall is much like selecting a lifestyle. There
are many factors to be considered, such as size, location and facilities.
The best way to determine the "personality" of each residence hall is to
visit the campus. A visit provides the most accurate impression of each
hall and helps the student make an informed housing decision.
The college has five residence halls and two apartment style buildings.
Each of the residence halls is a small, corridor style building with
centralized bathroom and shower facilities on each floor. The size of the
residence hall contributes to the sense of community among residents. Each
of the halls has recreation, laundry and private study facilities. Each
has cooking facilities for student use. Student bedrooms are equipped with
a bed, desk, chair, dresser, closet, individual heating/cooling unit,
telephone jack and network connection for personal computers. Most rooms
feature built-in style desks, dressers and closets. Each residence hall
also has a small computer lab.
Students play a vital role in shaping the personality of their living
unit. As individuals living closely with each other, students must balance
their needs and desires with the rights of others. At all times residents
are expected to consider and preserve the rights of other residents,
directly participate in the development of the residence hall community,
share equal responsibility for adhering to and enforcing the expectations
of the community and take responsibility for actions that violate
community expectations.
Anderson Hall
Anderson Hall was constructed in 1956 as a men's residence hall
with a traditional corridor layout. Anderson Hall houses up to 93
residents and is coed by floor. It is also home to the Anderson Honors
Community. Anderson Hall features a large main lounge and a large parking
lot. Many Anderson rooms are singles.
Finney Hall
Finney Hall is a small colonial brick building constructed in 1910.
Finney Hall served as the first women's residence hall on campus, but has
also housed the dining hall and chemistry department at various points in
the college's history. With the addition of the third floor in 1960,
Finney Hall was restored to an all women's residence, housing up to 60
students. It features a traditional corridor layout with a limited number
of single rooms. The first-floor rooms have high ceilings.
Hayman Hall
Hayman Hall is the largest residence hall on campus and is coed by
neighbor. Built in 1966, Hayman has a ring layout, with common areas on
the inside of the corridor and student bedrooms on the outside. Hayman
Hall has predominantly double rooms, with a limited number of single
rooms. Each floor has a variety of common areas available to all
residents.
Simplot Hall
Simplot Hall is connected to Simplot Commons (the dining center). The
south wing was built in 1948 and features a variety of room sizes and
types. The north wing was added in 1961 and is single rooms. Simplot Hall
is coed by floor.
The Village
The Village, an apartment-style resident hall was constructed in 2002.
The Village consists of two 3-story buildings that house a total of 48
students. Each unit features single occupancy bedrooms, a kitchen, living
room area, balcony, washers and dryers, cable TV, and is directly
connected to the campus network. It is exclusively upperclassmen living.
Voorhees Hall
Voorhees Hall is a small colonial brick building built in 1912, with a
third floor added in the 1960s. Voorhees Hall was an all-men's residence
hall until 1992, when it became coed by floor. It has a traditional
corridor layout with a number of single rooms. The first and second floor
rooms have high ceilings.
RESIDENCE HALL LIFESTYLE OPTIONS
Special lifestyle options are available to meet the needs of various
communities within the college. Students participating in special
lifestyle options sign behavioral agreements and agree to abide by the
special conditions of the program. Students who fail to abide by the
special conditions may be administratively reassigned from the program.
Anderson Honors Community
The residents have developed an agreement for students who wish to join
a community that includes a minimum grade point requirement and
expectations for maintaining a quieter environment. Returning students and
transfer students must maintain a 3.0 GPA.
Healthy Lifestyle Community
In today’s world, there is a great emphasis to be healthy. The Office
of Residence Life at ACI is hoping to encourage this healthy outlook on
life by designing a “Healthy Lifestyle” Floor. Residents that choose to
live on this floor are committed to living a well-rounded, healthy life.
This includes abstaining from drugs, alcohol and smoking. It also limits
the second-hand effects of these substances.
Healthy Lifestyle residents are expected to monitor their own noise
level, to respect the needs of the other residents and to maintain an
environment conducive to study and sleep. These residents are encouraged
to maintain their health through exercise and nutrition, maintaining a
positive attitude, and working together to create an environment of
harmony in the residence halls.
RESIDENCE HALL STAFF
Each residence hall is supervised by a professional hall director or an
assistant hall director and a staff of student resident assistants (RAs).
The residence hall staff initiate educational and social programming,
advise residents on personal and academic concerns, confront inappropriate
behavior, act as resources, and serve as role models. The residence hall
staff are selected through an intensive process and receive on-going
training.
HOW TO APPLY FOR HOUSING
To apply for on-campus housing at Albertson College, a student must
submit the Residence Hall Agreement and a tuition deposit, of which $130
is applied to the housing deposit. Priority is based on the date the
tuition deposit and agreement are received. Room assignments are made
based on hall and room type preferences on a first-come first-served basis
in accordance with availability.
Specific information about residence hall policies and procedures is
outlined in the handbook. Students are responsible for knowing and
complying with all residence hall policies and procedures.
The Residence Hall Agreement is for an academic year. The student may
cancel this agreement before July 1 with a refund less the processing fee.
After July 1, the student forfeits the housing deposit. After occupancy
has begun, the student will forfeit the housing deposit and will be
responsible for the entire cost of the housing agreement.
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT
Unmarried freshmen and sophomores under the age of 21 are required to
live in one of the college residence halls unless they are living with an
immediate family member or legal guardian in the local area. Freshmen and
sophomores who wish to live off campus with someone other than a parent or
legal guardian are required to petition the Office of Residence Life.
RESIDENCE HALL ENHANCEMENT FUNDS
The residence hall enhancement funds program was established as a
method to provide funds for the enhancement of residence hall common
areas. However, if damage occurs in a common area and the individuals
responsible are not identified, the cost of the repairs will be charged
against the enhancement funds for that respective living unit. At the end
of the academic year, the living unit can make recommendations for desired
enhancements to the Office of Residence Life. Residence hall enhancement
funds are not refundable.
RESIDENCE HALL SOCIAL DUES
Residence hall social dues are used to promote a variety of social and
educational activities within each residence hall. Typically, these funds
are administered by the residence life student staff or the residence hall
council. Residence hall social dues are not refundable.
RESIDENCE HALL GOVERNANCE
The residence hall council is the primary student governance structure
within each residence hall. The hall council's primary responsibilities
include: administering hall social dues; planning social, educational and
cultural activities; promoting participation in intramurals and other
campus-wide activities; making recommendations on use of residence hall
enhancement funds; making recommendations regarding residence hall policy
and procedure. Each hall council is led by an executive board elected by
residents of the building. The composition of each hall council varies.
Most hall councils use an open-meeting style of governance. The hall
council is advised by the senior residence life staff member in the
building.
FOOD SERVICE MEAL PLANS
All residence hall students except juniors and seniors are required to
be on the meal plan. Resident students eat in Simplot Commons Dining Hall,
operated by Bon Appetit, or in the Snack Bar of the McCain Student Center.
Students may select from a wide range of foods and beverages at each meal.
The meal plan options have been developed to suit students' eating habits,
schedules and budgets. Students with special dietary needs should contact
the food service provider during summer orientation.
STUDENT AFFAIRS OFFICES
The Student Affairs Offices, located primarily in the McCain Student
Center and in Hendren Hall, provide a variety of services and resources
for students including career counseling, internship and off-campus
experience placement, student health, student activities, personal
counseling, study skills assistance, campus ministry, minority affairs,
and residence life. Student Affairs staff members invite and encourage
students to drop by and share questions, problems or ideas.
CAMPUS MINISTRIES
The college has historical ties to the Presbyterian Church. A full-time
campus minister coordinates non-compulsory opportunities for fellowship
and service including chapel and international missions. Over 150 students
regularly participate in campus ministry programming. Volunteer
participation creates an atmosphere in which students from a wide variety
of religious backgrounds feel at home at Albertson while providing a
positive environment for those seeking spiritual growth and integration of
faith and learning in their college experience. LDS Institute also meets
twice a week with an active LDSSA organization.
CAMPUS SAFETY AND SECURITY
Campus Safety consists of 24 hour, 7 day per week service to the campus
community. Safety officers are employed by the college and trained and
supervised by the Director of Campus Safety.
Campus Safety provides patrol protection to the campus, parking lots,
classrooms, residence halls and administrative areas. Officers are
responsible for the full range of public safety services including crime
reporting, medical emergencies, fire emergencies, as well as reporting the
violation of all laws and enforcement of college policies.
The college carries out its responsibility of campus safety seriously.
Regrettably, colleges are not immune to the ills of society. No college
campus is free of crime. Efforts are made to keep the community aware of
any criminal activities that may occur and means of reducing the incidence
of such activities. Safety is a community activity. Even with its
resources, campus safety officers will not always be aware of all
incidents that may occur on campus. It is extremely important for
Albertson College community members to report all activities that may
appear unusual or suspicious.
You are encouraged to call the Campus Safety Department regardless of
how insignificant or trivial an incident may appear.
Students are required to comply with the directives of campus safety
officers, as well as any college officials, including residence life staff
members, in performance of their assigned duties. Students are required to
present valid identification when requested. When there is probable cause
that a crime has been committed, a campus safety officer may detain a
suspect until the proper authorities arrive.
Campus crime statistics are provided in accordance with the Crime
Awareness and Safety Act of 1990 and as part of Albertson College's
commitment to inform the college community about campus safety and
security. The statistics are reported to the campus community on an annual
basis.
Typically, current and prospective students are provided campus crime
statistics, which are published in the Student Handbook and are available
on the Albertson college webpage under Student Life.
PARKING
All motor vehicles must display a current Albertson College parking tag
if they are used on college property and must be registered. Handicapped
parking permits are available from the Campus Safety Office. The college
maintains parking lots near each residence hall that are reserved for
students who live in the respective residence hall. There is a fee for
these permits, which are obtained from the Campus Safety Office. Residence
hall permits are typically available starting the third week of each term.
Failure to properly display the parking permit or violations of parking
regulations will result in a citation and/or the vehicle being towed at
the owner's expense. Citations may be paid at the Campus Safety office
during regular business hours.
CENTER FOR EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
The Center for Experiential Learning seeks to maximize student
potential by providing a bridge to life beyond college through practical
application and career development.
CAREER SERVICES
Career Services helps students determine their career focus. The career
planning process is developed through courses and individual counseling,
focusing on self-awareness, career exploration and goal setting. A career
counselor provides interest assessments, presents seminars on career
search and personal growth topics, and maintains a career resource
library. The campus is linked through the Career Information System (CIS),
a computer network that provides access to career exploration, graduate
schools and scholarship information.
Career Services maintains contacts with alumni, business, government
and other organizations. As a service to assist students, Career Services
coordinates on-campus interviews with potential employers from business
and governmental agencies
Credential files are maintained for teacher education majors at a
nominal fee. Education graduates are encouraged to maintain a credential
file from their degree-granting college or university.
Career Services maintains job listings on the college website that
include external, part-time and summer employment opportunities. The
career website can be accessed at
http://www.collegeofidaho.edu/academics/exlearning/jobpostings.asp
COUNSELING CENTER
Individual, couples and group mental health counseling is available at
no extra cost to ACI students through the Counseling Center located in
Hendren Hall. Call 459-5561, or email msimmonds@albertson.edu to schedule
your confidential appointment. Examples of counseling issues include
stress, life transition, anxiety, relationships, family, sexuality, eating
disorders, alcohol, drugs, depression, sexual abuse, date rape and
self-esteem
HEALTH SERVICES
The services of a time registered nurse, located in Hendren Hall, are
available to all students. Those without a personal physician in the area
may arrange for medical treatment through the nurse's office. Students not
already covered by an accident and sickness insurance program are required
to subscribe to a college-sponsored accident and sickness policy offered
through a student health insurance provider.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
The college attracts a variety of students from diverse backgrounds and
ethnic origins. Many foreign countries are represented on campus. With an
increasing emphasis in international study and global understanding, and a
renewed effort to meet the program and service needs of students, the
number of international students continues to increase. The college
provides assistance and information to the international community through
orientation, personal counseling, advising and immigration information.
DISCIPLINARY AFFAIRS
Admission to the College is a voluntary exercise on the part of the
student. In voluntarily accepting membership in an educational community,
the student assumes the responsibility to abide by the academic
performance standards and student conduct regulations of the campus
community. It is expected that students, as part of the college community,
will conduct themselves in such a way as to respect the rights of others
and observe the legal norms of the larger society. These expectations are
cited in various publications including, but not limited to, the Student
Handbook. When a student's behavior appears to come into conflict with
campus expectations or policy, the student will be confronted and referred
to the campus disciplinary system. The campus disciplinary system is
coordinated by the Dean of Student Affairs. The specific procedures vary
according to the seriousness of the alleged infractions.
Students, faculty and members of the administration have jointly
developed a set of policies and guidelines to establish the rights and
responsibilities of all students. These guidelines are published in the
Student Handbook, located on-line at
http://www.collegeofidaho.edu/studenthandbook/index.htm. By enrolling at
Albertson, students agree to abide by these policies and guidelines.
Albertson reserves the right, and by matriculation the student
acknowledges that right, to dismiss or suspend any student whose conduct
is unacceptable by college standards. Students should be aware of various
college policies as specified in the Student Handbook.
NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION
All new students are expected to participate in the new student
orientation program. The purpose of the new student orientation program is
to assist in the successful transition to the college. Prospective
students receive information regarding new student orientation once they
have been officially accepted by Albertson College. During summer
orientation new students become familiar with the campus and its
representatives by pre-registering for classes, completing financial aid
requirements, arranging payment assistance plans, attending informational
sessions, visiting their residence hall and receiving instruction on their
laptop computer.
Fall orientation takes place in the mountain location of McCall. It
occurs the week before the beginning of fall semester and is designed to
develop the feeling of community, to learn about college, to meet their
first year advisor, other students, faculty and staff, and to enjoy a
variety of indoor and outdoor activities. Participation in fall
orientation has been highly correlated to academic success.
New students who enroll in the second term participate in an
individualized orientation program.
STUDY SKILLS CENTER
The college offers learning support for all students. Assistance in
reading, comprehension, note taking, test taking and writing are among the
services available at the center. The Study Skills Center is located in
Hendren Hall.
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