Undergraduate Catalog 2008-2010 - Immaculata University

HEALTH SERVICES
Immaculata University’s Health Center exists to provide
confidential quality health care at the onset of illness or injury, as
well as the prevention and protection from disease. We strive to
promote healthy behaviors and lifestyle choices through ongoing
educational programming. The Health Center supports students in
the pursuit of their academic goals and personal development. All
full-time undergraduate students and graduate students, who reside
in university housing, must complete physical, immunization and
health record forms upon enrollment in Immaculata University for
their protection and that of others on campus.
The meningitis vaccine is required by the state of Pennsylvania
for all students who reside in university housing.
All students residing on campus must be covered by health
insurance. Students will be automatically enrolled in and billed for
the university plan at the beginning of each academic year. In order
to avoid compulsory enrollment under the university plan, students
covered by their parent’s/responsible party’s insurance
must complete an Insurance Waiver Form indicating this coverage.
MISSION AND MINISTRY
Mission and Ministry at Immaculata University seeks to
stimulate growth in faith, formation of Christian conscience,
leadership and personal development, formation of human
community, and an understanding of issues of peace and justice.
Through participation in Mission and Ministry activities, students
are invited to explore their relationship to God, to each other, and to
the global community. Activities include opportunities for prayer
and worship, including Sunday and weekday liturgies, opportunities
for reflection and discussion through retreats and other programs,
and opportunities for a variety of service projects that meet human
needs. Mission and Ministry seeks both to sustain the Catholic
heritage of the university and to cultivate an ecumenical spirit in
which the varied gifts of Immaculata’s religiously diverse
community can be nurtured and celebrated. The Office of Mission
and Ministry is located within Student Affairs in DeChantal Hall.
STUDENT DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP
The office of Student Development and Leadership is dedicated
to the support and growth of individual students, the mentoring of
student leaders, and the creation of a vibrant campus community
that supports diversity, respect and involvement.
Core Competencies
• Providing co-curricular learning opportunities to form
connections between student experiences in the classroom and
their lives in the community
• Involving students in the design, implementation and
participation in activities, events, and the heritage of the
university
• Supporting students in transition and in times of crisis while
positively affirming their role in the community Developing
students on all levels – intellectually, emotionally, spiritually,
culturally, socially, and physically – within a learning
community committed to the mission of the university
• Facilitating a coordinated undergraduate student experience
outside of the classroom, with services focused on the specific
needs of commuter and resident students
• Developing the community to include and integrate students in
all three colleges, faculty, staff, administration, and friends of
the university
• Implementing leadership development programs and
recognition
• Providing co-curricular learning opportunities to form
connections between student experiences in the classroom and
their lives in the community
ORIENTATION
The purpose of New Student Orientation in the College of
Undergraduate Studies at Immaculata University is to empower
students with a sense of heritage, leadership, service, confidence,
scholarship, and loyalty. Our comprehensive and collaborative
orientation provides students with the opportunity to expand
intellectually and socially in a nurturing environment.
Students can expect the following outcomes from active
participation in the New Student Orientation:
• To gain a sense of familiarity and comfort with the university
through interaction with fellow classmates, faculty, staff and
administration.
• To learn about the expectations of the university regarding
academic responsibility, heritage, honesty, citizenship,
community service, and leadership.
• To be exposed to all facets of campus life including
academics, campus services, social and extra-curricular
activities and to begin to find their place in the Immaculata
University community.
• To be given the opportunity to meet advisors and register for
fall classes.
• Family members are invited to the summer orientation days.
They will gain an understanding of the adjustments students
face in their transition to college.
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