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STUDENT DEVELOPMENT
The Resident Association Board (RAB) is the student governing body within the residence hall. The Board consists of
elected officers as well as representatives from each of the residence hall floors. They are responsible for planning
programs to meet the needs of the residents, administering the budget for the residence hall community, and serving as
a communication agent among students, staff and administrators. Students interested in developing leadership skills and
strengthening interpersonal relationships will find that the RAB offers challenging and satisfying opportunities for involvement
on campus.
Residents are required to contract with the College food service for meals, which are served in Connelly Cafeteria.
TOT SPOT
Notre Dame College of Ohio owns and operates an on-campus child care center, Tot Spot, for children of its students,
faculty, and staff. Tot Spot is licensed by the State of Ohio and has a professionally trained staff (student/staff ratio is 3:1).
Tot Spot accepts children newborn to school age, when classes are in session at Notre Dame College of Ohio. Further
information and rates are available by calling (216)381-1680, ext. 250.
ORIENTATION
Orientation activities assist the student with her personal and academic development, offer the parents a better understanding
of what entering students are about to experience at Notre Dame College of Ohio, and provide the faculty and staff an
opportunity to develop relationships with new students before the academic year begins.
All new traditional-age students and transfer students are encouraged to participate in Orientation activities, which are
usually held the weekend before classes begin in August. Students participate in social activities that allow them to meet
other students. Faculty and staff are introduced to students. Programs on student services and academic success are a
part of the agenda. While students become oriented to the campus, parents also participate in a brief orientation so they
are aware of the services available for their daughters.
In addition to acquainting students with individuals at the College, Orientation is designed to introduce students to the
city of South Euclid and the surrounding suburbs, which offer abundant opportunities for students to get involved.
A separate Orientation for WECO students, non-traditional, and transfer students is also planned according to the yearly
schedule through the WECO office and Student Development.
FYI
Appropriately called For Your Information, orientation to Notre Dame College of Ohio continues during the first semester
with a unique, small-group experience. The goals of this experience are to offer academic support to each new student
and to provide a setting in which students can discuss a wide range of topics relating to campus life. Groups of 8-10
students meet regularly with faculty and staff mentors. Each group individually plans its own activities as it works toward
the common goals of achieving academic success and developing a sense of community.
INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS
As a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and the American Mideast Conference,
Notre Dame College fields teams in volleyball, soccer, cross country, basketball, tennis, and softball. All home contests
are played in the College’s physical education facility, the Joseph H. Keller Center and fields.
The intercollegiate athletic program at Notre Dame College of Ohio grows naturally from the mission of the College. The
program seeks to support the scholar/athlete who achieves on the court or field as well as in the classroom. A focus of
each athlete’s program is solid academic preparation and academic achievement. By providing opportunities for
intercollegiate participation, the College rounds out its educational mission.