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Grinnell College provides an abundance of services for students. Many are part of the Student Affairs division while others are housed elsewhere throughout the College. The Student Affairs division is concerned with student life on campus. Grinnell College's counseling and advising system is designed to aid students in learning to make responsible personal, academic, social, and career decisions.
Confidentiality - Members of the Student Affairs staff are required to maintain confidentiality when working with students. However, Student Affairs staff may consult with one another about a student for the purpose of coordinating services, professional consultation, and/or referral. Confidentiality may be breached if a student poses a risk to him- or herself or another person. Questions regarding this policy should be directed to the Vice-President for Student Affairs.
Judicial records are retained for a period of five years after a student leaves the College due to graduation or withdrawal.
Houston Dougharty, Vice President for Student Affairs
ext. 3702 doughart@grinnell.edu Joe Rosenfield '25 Center
Denise Bennett, Administrative Support Assistant
ext. 3702 bennettd@grinnell.edu Joe Rosenfield '25 Center
The Office of Student Affairs is headed by the Vice-President for Student Affairs and the vice-president's staff, which consists of the Dean for Student Life, the Senior Associate Dean for Student Life, the Associate Dean for Experiential Education, the Assistant Dean and Director of Residence Life, the Dean for Academic Support and Advising, the Coordinator of the Community Service Center, the Multicultural Counselors, the Director of the Health Center, the Director of the Office of Social Commitment, the College Chaplain, the Associate Chaplain, and the Residence Life Coordinators. Acting as advocates for student concerns, the deans work closely with other administrative offices.
Joyce Stern, Dean of Student Academic Support and Advising
ext. 3702 sternjm@grinnell.edu Joe Rosenfield '25 Center
Denise Bennett, Administrative Support Assistant
ext. 3702 bennettd@grinnell.edu Joe Rosenfield '25 Center
Hanna L. Armstrong, Academic/Multicultural Counselor
ext. 3702 lukowicz@grinnell.edu Joe Rosenfield '25 Center
Katie Lau, Residence Life Coordinator & Academic Counselor
ext. 3702 laukatie@grinnell.edu Joe Rosenfield '25 Center
Students who want to discuss their academic status, academic difficulties, personal difficulties affecting academic performance, or leaves of absence from the College should contact this office to speak with one of the counselors. Staff in this office also coach students on time management strategies and study skills. The Academic Advising Office coordinates student tutoring for many subjects and academic accommodations for students with disabilities (see below).
Student Tutoring
Students who need individual assistance with a course may request a tutor, except for classes in which the professor indicates that tutors cannot be used. Tutors are upper-class students in good academic standing and recommended by professors. Their assistance may be used for any length of time necessary and is free to the user. To obtain a tutor for any subject except sciences or math, students must contact the Academic Advising office. To obtain a science or math tutor, students must contact the Math Lab, the Science Learning Center, or the psychology department in the Noyce Science Center.
Students with Disabilities
Grinnell College, in compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), recognizes that qualified students who have diagnosed disabilities are entitled to benefit from the educational programs of the College, if reasonable accommodations can be arranged. Grinnell is committed to making accommodations for students with physical, learning, or psychological disabilities to provide equal access to the full educational experience.
The Academic Advising Office coordinates this process, so students in need of academic accommodations should contact this office. Students are required to provide current documentation of the disability from a qualified diagnostician, including a specific diagnosis and recommendations for appropriate academic accommodations. Some types of accommodations may include reduced course loads, extended time on exams, note takers or books in auditory format. Planning for academic accommodations is the responsibility of the student in conjunction with his or her adviser and the Director of Academic Advising.
For other accommodations, students may contact Academic Advising to be put in touch with the College's ADA Compliance Officer.
Kathleen Powell, Director of the Career Development Office
ext. 4940 powellka@grinnell.edu 1127 Park Street
Diane Hawkins, Program Coordinator
ext. 4940 hawkins@grinnell.edu 1127 Park Street
Retta Kelley, Administrative Support Assistant
ext. 4940 kelleyla@grinnell.edu 1127 Park Street
Mike Caldwell, Assistant Director of Internships and Employment Counseling
ext. 4940 caldwellm@grinnell.edu 1127 Park Street
Trent Dernbach, Career Counselor
ext. 4940 dernbach@grinnell.edu 1127 Park Street
Marlys Upah, Recruiting Coordinator
ext. 4940 upah@grinnell.edu 1127 Park Street
The mission of the Career Development Office is to provide a set of educational experiences, partnerships, and services that affords students an opportunity to design effective transitions from Grinnell College to careers and post-graduate study. Our programs and services empower all students and alumni to develop successful life-long career management skills by increasing access to meaningful internships and post-graduate opportunities and by building networks of relational bridges among faculty, employers, alumni, families, and the College Community.
What Can the Career Development Office Do for You?
Advising—Our Career Staff can assist you with self-assessment and career exploration in addition to enhancing job and graduate school search techniques. Career Counseling can help students define skills, values, and interests, while developing a plan for the future. Career counseling is provided by three trained professionals on an appointment basis or via brief (10-15 minute) Quick Stop sessions at designated times.
Internships—Internships help students gain the practical knowledge and skills that will be marketable upon graduation. Students plan their own internships, shaping them to fit their interests, skills, and academic background.
On-Campus Recruiting—Organizations, companies, and graduate schools visit the CDO each year to conduct preliminary interviews with prospective candidates.
Shadow Program—The shadow program is a way for you to explore career interest with alumni living in your area during College breaks.
Workshop Series—Sessions are presented on resume/cover letter writing, accessing alumni online, interview techniques, senior interviewing events, graduate school planning, investment banking and consulting, professional etiquette, and job search strategies, to name a few. Visit www.grinnell.edu/offices/cdo for presentation schedule and descriptions.
Library and Printed Publications—The CDO Library includes titles on resume writing, interviewing, job searching, internships, and various careers available for check out. In addition, booklets pertaining to resume and cover letter writing and networking are available at no charge to students.
Testing—To assist the career advising process, the CDO staff can incorporate a variety of instruments including the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator.
Credential Files—The CDO will information for you to start a credential file, a credential file generally consists of your resume, unofficial transcript and letters of recommendation. Files are routed to employing organizations and graduate schools as requested by the student/alum or hiring organization.
Mock Interviews—Videotaped practice interviews are available for those entering the job market, seeking internships, and applying to graduate school.
Focus2—A comprehensive career planning program that provides guidance and information to help students make important career and educational decisions. Research-based assessments of career-relevant interests, abilities, and job values help students consider career options that are a good match for them.
Deanna Shorb, Dean of Religious Life; Lecturer
ext. 4981 shorb@grinnell.edu 1233 Park Street
Daveen Litwin, Rabbi
ext. 4981 litwind@grinnell.edu 1233 Park Street
Moses Mason, Religious Life Intern
ext. 4981 wiseshai@grinnell.edu 1233 Park Street
Cheryl Fleener-Seymour, Administrative Support Assistant
ext. 4981 fleeners@grinnell.edu 1233 Park Street
Grinnell College is a religiously diverse campus community served by the Dean of Religious Life, Rev. Deanna Shorb; a part-time Rabbi, Daveen Litwin, and a Religious Life Intern, Moses Mason. Numerous opportunities exist at Grinnell for religious dialogue, exploration, worship and growth.
There are many different student religious groups on the Grinnell campus. The Dean of Religious Life and the staff of the Center for Religion, Spirituality and Social Justice, supports and advises the Buddhadharma Group, the Catholic Student Association, the Chalutzim Jewish Community, the Christian Science Group, Grinnell College Christian Athletes, Grinnell College Christian Felowship, the Hindu Student Group, the Latter-Day Saints Group, the LGBTQ
Christian Group, the Lutheran Group, the Morning Prayer & Meditation Group, the Muslim Student Association, the Orthodox Christian Group, the Pagan Discussion Circle, the Quaker Silent Meeting, and the Unitarian Universalist Group.
Members from each of the groups are invited to serve on the Religious Life Council, which is responsible for keeping in touch with the religious climate of the campus and planning multi-religious awareness activities for the student body-in particular a Multi-religious Awareness Week during the fall semester. In addition, students interested in becoming professional religious leaders are invited to participate in our multi-religious Pre-seminary Group. Members of this group and the Religious Life Council meet on a regular basis and participate in an annual religious exploration retreat. In 2001, the College was the recipient of a generous grant from the Lilly Endowment. Through this grant, the office is able to provide additional opportunities for vocational exploration. For instance, students are able to apply for scholarships for seminary experiences and internships.
Worship plays an important role in many students' lives while at Grinnell, with numerous opportunities on campus, in the local community, and within the region. On the second Sunday of each month in Herrick Chapel, there is a non-denominational Christian worship service held in a Black Church tradition. This worship service is led by students, guest clergy, and the Young, Gifted and Black Gospel Choir (YGB). There are also non-denominational Christian worship services during New Student Orientation, Family Weekend and Ash Wednesday.
Our rabbi leads Friday evening Shabbat services. These Jewish Sabbath services are followed by a Shabbat dinner in the Kosher Kitchen. Students work with the rabbi to plan and lead services and programs for the high holy days, Jewish holidays which occur when school is in session, Jewish Cultural Series, study breaks, and events which feature guest speakers and artists.
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Muslim students gather for prayer on Fridays in the Prayer Room of the Center for Religion, Spirituality and Social Justice. The Muslim Student Association has also organized periodic events on campus featuring an imam from a nearby Mosque. Transportation is available, by request, to attend Mosque on the high holy days of Eid al-Fitre and Eid al-Adah. Dinner celebrations are held on campus for these holidays as well.
Our Hindu community celebrates Diwali in the fall and Holi each spring. The Hindu Student Group also coordinates trips to the Hindu Temple and Cultural Center north of Des Moines, and welcomes the Temple priest to campus once a semester for a puja.
Several other groups gather for regular worship and religious practice on campus, including the Buddhadharma Group, Grinnell College Christian Fellowship, the Morning Prayer & Meditation Group, the Pagan Discussion Circle, the Quaker Silent Meeting, and the Unitarian Universalist Group. The Chaplain's Office regularly arranges transportation for students to travel within the region for additional worship opportunities. In recent years, this has included Buddhist, Greek Orthodox, Coptic Orthodox, Muslim, Hindu, Pagan, and Unitarian Universalist students.
The Center for Religion, Spirituality and Social Justice also provides students numerous, concrete opportunities to explore the intersections between social justice, ethics and religion. The office advises the Social Justice Action Group (SJAG) which is committed to working directly toward peace, justice, and positive social change. This group coordinates the Community Meal, a free dinner served every Tuesday to around 150 members of the local community. SJAG also supports students who wish to develop new social justice projects. The Center for Religion, Spirituality and Social Justice sponsors a spring break service trip and also supports many individual social justice causes on campus.
For more information on any of these opportunities please contact the office or visit our website at http://www.grinnell.edu/offices/studentaffairs/chaplain. The Chaplain, the Rabbi, and the Religious Life Intern are available for counseling and are committed to helping serve individual religious needs.
Doug Cutchins, Director of Social Commitment
Community Service Office
ext. 4328 1233 Park Street
Alternative Spring Break Program
ext. 4827 1233 Park Street
The CSP functions as a clearinghouse for individual and group volunteer activities and supports ongoing community outreach efforts, as well as new student projects that address community needs.
The CSP encourages students to view service as experiential learning and advocates for the integration of thoughtful reflection activities into service experiences. In addition to making a difference in their community, students volunteer for many reasons: to explore a career, to complement their classroom studies, to make new friends, to learn about the local area, and to further social change.
Other opportunities include tutoring adult nonreaders, tutoring at a nearby Native American settlement, becoming a mentor or buddy to a local school child, visiting the elderly, providing enrichment art, language, and science activities for kids, working with the homeless in Des Moines, counseling battered women, or participating in the Unified Sports program of Iowa Special Olympics. Students contribute as much time as they wish to give to volunteer projects. Some projects involve one to five hours a week, others happen on a once-a-year basis.
Michael Sims, Senior Associate Dean for Student Life
ext. 3714 sims@grinnell.edu Joe Rosenfield '25 Center
Jodi Hansen, Administrative Support Assistant
ext. 3714hansen5@grinnell.edu Joe Rosenfield '25 Center
Jennifer Bieniek, Residence Life Coordinator
ext. 4806bieniekj@grinnell.edu Joe Rosenfield '25 Center
Harris Center is an "event" facility that includes a 500-seat concert hall, a 400-seat cinema, concessions, the Grinnell Outdoor Recreation Program (GORP) and equipment room, a Harris staff office, an outdoor courtyard, and an informal lounge.
The Harris Center is staffed Friday through Sunday. Special arrangements will be made for use Monday through Thursday. Reservations for the Harris Center must be made through the Conference Operations & Events office. The Conference Operations & Events office is located on the second floor of the Joe Rosenfield '25 Center, and is open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Senior Associate Dean for Student Life supervises the Harris Center staff.
Concert Hall - The 550-seat hall (770 without bleachers or chairs), has a 32'w X 19.5'd stage with loading ramp, single restroom and two dressing rooms. The hall has a wooden dance floor, a concessions/beverage serving booth and new sound and lighting systems. The hall is available for dances, concerts, all-campus parties, and various other events. Only a trained Harris staff member may operate the sound and lighting systems.
Cinema - The 400-seat theatre is the site for films shown each weekend by Student Government Association (SGA). A-state-of-the-art 35mm projector, Dolby digital surround sound, cable television, a VCR, a DVD player, a three-channel audio playback sound system, and a four-microphone input public address system are available. A trained projectionist must be hired when using the movie projectors. Other campus events may also be scheduled in the cinema.
Cinema Concession - Free popcorn and soft drinks are distributed from this area during scheduled designated weekend films. This area is operated by the Harris Center staff.
Lounge - An attractive informal glass-walled lounge is available before, during, and after events. The lounge may also be reserved for meetings. Available for use in the lounge is an 8' pool table, a Foosball table, table tennis, a television and VCR.
Courtyard - This exterior space may be used for outdoor concerts and other events. A sound system is available for use in this space.
Grinnell Outdoor Recreation Program (GORP) - A variety of equipment for outdoor activities may be borrowed or rented at the GORP office during posted hours. A resource area is located adjacent to entering the equipment room. The GORP office is a program operated by the Department of Physical Education.
Karen Cochran, Director of Health Services
ext. 3230 cochran@grinnell.edu Health Center, Forum
Jean King, Staff Nurse
ext. 3230 kingj@grinnell.edu Health Center, Forum
Amy Hemsley, Staff Nurse Health Center, Forum
ext. 3230 hemsley@grinnell.edu
Cindy Manly, Administrative Support Assistant
ext. 3230 manly@grinnell.edu Health Center, Forum
The Health Center is staffed by professional nurses and student clerks who assist Grinnell College students with health needs. Health care resources in the Grinnell community, as well as in nearby areas, may be used in attaining this goal. A local physician serves as medical adviser to the Health Center team.
The Health Center is an on-campus facility where wellness is emphasized. In addition, the professional nurses assess illnesses, injuries, and a student's need to be seen by a physician. The professional nursing staff is available 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Grinnell College students may also access walk-in mental health counseling, with an unlimited number of sessions, by coming to the Health Center. This free service is provided by Poweshiek County Mental Health Center in conjunction with Grinnell College and is available to students Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The Poweshiek County Mental Health Center (MHC) maintains an office at 96 Fourth Avenue West where counseling by a psychologist, social worker, a mental health counselor, or psychiatrist is available. Through an arrangement with the College, one initial intake and seven counseling sessions are available, free of charge, to each student per year. Protracted therapy may be arranged on a private basis with fees on a sliding scale based on ability to pay. Students need not have a serious emotional problem to utilize the center's services. Counselors will speak with students about any problems they are encountering. The MHC telephone number is 641-236-6137. Students may make appointments privately or through any counselor, faculty member, residence life coordinator, or a Student Affairs or Health Center staff member. Students' records at the Mental Health Center are confidential. College officials cannot access them without the student's permission.
Health Center Services
Students taking medication routinely administered by injection, such as insulin, must contact the Health Center. A Health Center employee will give the student a sharp disposal container for used needles and syringes. When the container is filled, it must be returned to the Health Center for proper disposal and replacement. This is a requirement of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
Overnight care for students who do not require hospitalization is provided as part of the health fee by the College Sub-Acute Care Program at the Grinnell Regional Medical Center. Students are admitted to the program by Health Center nurses and following a physician's assessment.
If a student has a complicated or newly diagnosed medical condition, he/she is urged to choose a local physician before the need to be seen occurs. Students also are encouraged to make appointments with physicians through the Health Center. This helps coordinate health care and transportation. Payment is requested at the time of a physician's appointment. Students are asked to process the insurance claim, unless they have the College insurance.
Many pamphlets and circulars are available at the Health Center on several topics. The Health Center nurses are available to present health topics of interest to any student group upon request.
All students must submit a completed health form to the Health Center in order to register for classes.
Condoms are available at the Health Center. Two condoms are dispensed upon request. There are eight condom dispensing machines maintained weekly by the Health Center.
Health and Wellness
The Student Affairs office, in conjunction with the Health Center, provides information and educational programming on various health and wellness issues relating to the student population on campus. Student Affairs is committed to health and wellness education by supporting the implementation of groups such as the Student Health and Wellness Committee and by providing funding for various types of educational programming.
Health Insurance
Students are required to carry health insurance while attending Grinnell. Students are encouraged to maintain full coverage through a parental or personal policy. Students who are insured under a policy other than the one offered by the College should provide insurance information on their health card. Students who do not return insurance information on their health card will be required to purchase insurance through the College and will be enrolled in the College's student group insurance. They will be billed for the cost of the insurance. Premiums are payable to the Cashier. Insurance brochures and claim forms are available from the Health Center. All bills and completed claim forms should be mailed directly to the insurance provider at: Student Assurance Services, P.O. Box 196, Stillwater, MN 55082. Students should know the details of their coverage and their policy number. The Health Center should be notified when a change in insurance occurs.
Sheree Andrews, Associate Dean
ext. 3714 andrewsl@grinnell.edu Joe Rosenfield '25 Center
Kim Hinds-Brush, Assistant Director
ext. 3761 hindsbru@grinnell.edu
Laura Gogg, Administrative Support Assistant
ext. 3713 gogglau1@grinnell.edu Joe Rosenfield '25 Center
The housing office administers all room placement, room changes, off-
campus permission and all number and room draws (house hearings, fall semester leaves, group draw and mini co-op room assignments) and oversees the housing process and policy development and implementation. For more detailed information see the "Residence Life and Housing" section of this handbook.
Karen Edwards, Assistant Dean and Director of International Student Services
ext. 3703 edwardsk@grinnell.edu Joe Rosenfield '25 Center
Brenda Strong, Program Coordinator
ext. 3703 strong@grinnell.edu Joe Rosenfield '25 Center
Hanna L. Armstrong, Project Coordinator
ext. 3703 strong@grinnell.edu Joe Rosenfield '25 Center
The mission of the Office of International Student Services (OISS) is to support, in cooperation with other offices, the educational experience of international students and the goal of internationalizing the campus. The Office of International Student Services provides a pre-orientation (Orientation for International Students-OIS) for international students before the all-campus orientation begins. This orientation includes discussion of cultural issues, academic expectations, immigration information, campus resources, and provides social activities that help students get acquainted. OISS will meet all new students when they arrive at the Des Moines airport if we are notified in advance of the students flight plan.
New students who are US citizens living abroad are welcome to attend Orientation for International Students (OIS) as well. Please contact the Office for more information and to learn if the pre-orientation may be beneficial.
The Office also provides on-going support for international students, including personal and cross-cultural counseling, the Host Family Program, newsletters, employment and immigration workshops, international speakers and programming, off-campus trips and activities over break, and the International Speakers Program.
OISS also co-sponsors the International Student Organization (ISO). ISO provides educational and social events designed to promote international understanding and friendship among international and U.S. students. You may e-mail OISS for more information at strong@grinnell.edu or alexandj@grinnell.edu.
Michael Sims, Senior Associate Dean for Student Life
ext. 3703 sims@grinnell.edu Joe Rosenfield '25 Center
Dotty Slick, Director of Multicultural Affairs
ext. 3703 slick@grinnell.edu Joe Rosenfield '25 Center
Hanna L. Armstrong, Multicultural & Academic Counselor
ext. 3703 lukowicz@grinnell.edu Joe Rosenfield '25 Center
Barry Jones, Director of YGB Choir
ext. 3703
Brenda Strong, Program Coordinator
ext. 3703 strong@grinnell.edu Joe Rosenfield '25 Center
Grinnell's commitment to educate all students who meet its academic admissions standards is not a symbolic one; rather, it is a commitment shared by the entire college community that students learn through interactions and experiences with others who are different from themselves. The College acknowledges that all students exhibit universal needs that transcend racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds; therefore, the College and the Office of Multicultural Affairs are committed to serving all students. Thus, all students are invited and encouraged to participate in any and all of the programs, services, and student organizations associated with multicultural affairs.
While the Office of Multicultural Affairs is open to all students, the primary focus is to assess and meet the needs of students who have self-identified as being racially part of one of the historically under-represented racial groups in the U.S., and provide a forum by which issues of multiculturalism and diversity can be broadly addressed. In achieving this goal, Multicultural Affairs provides several programs designed to enhance student life.
The Office of Multicultural Affairs works with Grinnell's multiethnic and international students. Each fall, the office offers a two-day multicultural student orientation. The office sponsors two mentoring programs: the Peer Conections Program that matches incoming students with returning students and the Faculty Mentoring Program that matches incoming students with members of the faculty. The office provides personal counseling and advising to individual students and consults with campus constituents on related matters. The Office of Multicultural Affairs acts as a liaison to the Admission office for recruitment, campus visits by prospective students, and the overall retention of students.
Following is a list of several student cultural organizations designed to
focus on specific cultural needs, provide cultural enrichment on campus, and allow students to celebrate diversity on Grinnell's campus. While many of the organizations listed here have a long standing history at Grinnell College, it is not uncommon to have various other organizations that address diversity isues on the Grinnell campus. All organizations listed here are directly advised through the Office of Multicultural Affairs, except for the organization Chalutzim (sponsored and advised through the Chaplain's office).
Asian American Coalition (AAC) is a student organization with the
resolve to recreate a social and cultural network that encourages cultural identity, autonomy, and promotes awareness of political and social issues affecting Asian American cultures and race.
Asian Students In Alliance (ASIA) is a student organization that focuses on celebrating Asian culture.
Chalutzim, the Jewish student organization, is a diverse community in which students celebrate and learn about Judaism. They hold religious services on campus and sponsor educational and cultural programming.
Coalition of Anti-Racist Whites (CARW) is a student organization whose mission is to raise awareness about whiteness and white privileges and expand and contribute to a meaningful dialogue about race, racism and privilege on the Grinnell College campus and in the town of Grinnell.
Concerned Black Students (CBS) is a student organization that has its origins relating back to the Civil Rights Movement. Its focus is the celebration of African/African American culture, as well as providing programming to raise awareness of Black issues in America and around the world.
Grinnell Multicultural Alliance (GMA)was founded in the Spring of 2005 to promote dialogue on campus and within the surrounding community. The mission of Grinnell College's Diversity Coalition is to better ourselves as we better our college community. We believe the greater goal of Grinnell College is to promote diversity and we recognize the unique opportunity to learn with such a diverse mix of people. The best way to promote diversity is to move beyond superficiality and to share of ourselves at a deeper level. We strive to promote diversity through dialogue and action. To do this we must not only know ourselves, but share this identity with others. We hope that whatever progress we make is continuous and will impact future Grinnell students. GMA will always promote a campus where diversity is openly shared.
International Student Organization (ISO) encompasses all nationalities and welcomes all students as members. ISO functions as a support group for its members during their stay at Grinnell College. The organization promotes international understanding, tolerance and cooperation among cultures on campus and in the Grinnell community.
Native American Students in Alliance (NASA) focuses on creating and implementing activities that meet the needs and concerns of Native American students at Grinnell and promotes awareness within the college community.
Student Organization for Latinas/Latinos (SOL) provides a cultural and social support network for students of Latin/Hispanic and Latin/Hispanic American heritage. SOL serves as an educational resource for the Latino and Hispanic community and promotes awareness of social issues through programs, retreats, and activities.
Young Gifted and Black Gospel Choir (YGB) began in 1967 when six first-year black students came together in the basement of one of the men's dorms on Grinnell's campus to share a common and powerful experience: gospel music. YGB takes its name from a book by Lorraine Hansberry, To Be Young, Gifted and Black. Today, YGB is a musical ensemble of students of all ethnic backgrounds and talents (faculty, staff and community members are also welcome). The unifying component of its members is that they all love to sing and give praise to the Heavenly Father!
Michael Sims, Senior Associate Dean for Student Life
ext. 3714 sims@grinnell.edu Joe Rosenfield '25 Center
Jodi Hansen, Administrative Support Assistant
ext. 3714hansen5@grinnell.edu Joe Rosenfield '25 Center
The Joe Rosenfield '25 Center is the new campus center for Grinnell College. The center is home to several administrative offices and a variety of campus services and programs. Administrative offices include: Student Affairs, Dining Services, Pioneer One-Card Office, and Conference Operations and Events. Grinnell Dining Services operates several dining facilities in the Joe Rosenfield '25 Center: the Marketplace (for students with meal plans and guests), The Spencer Grill, and catering. The Crady Mail Services operation offers a number of shipping and mail processing services to students, staff and faculty. Room 101 is a multiuse space with multi-media capabilities for events such as: convocations, symposiums, lectures, receptions, Weekend Wellness programming, etc. There are eight classroom/meeting rooms and the dining area has three reservable dining rooms. Some other programs and services include: the Information Desk; Student Government Association (SGA); Student Publications; KDIC 88.5 FM Radio St
ation; a Multicultural Student Organizations Wing; a game room; the Smith Gallery (a student art gallery); an ATM; and a variety of informal study/social spaces and lounges.
Reservations for use of specific space within the Joe Rosenfield '25 Center must be made through the Conference Operations & Events office. The Conference Operations & Events office is located in Room 206 of the Joe Rosenfield '25 Center, and is open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Michael Sims, Senior Associate Dean for Student Life, supervises the Joe Rosenfield 25 Center staff.
Travis Greene, Dean of Students
ext. 3700 greenet@grinnell.edu Joe Rosenfield '25 Center
Sheree Andrews, Associate Dean and Director of Residence Life and Judicial
ext. 3700 andrewsl@grinnell.edu Joe Rosenfield '25 Center
Kim Hinds-Brush, Assistant Director of Residence Life
ext. 3761 hindsbru@grinnell.edu
Jodi Hansen, Administrative Support Assistanat
ext. 3714 hansen5@grinnell.edu Joe Rosenfield '25 Center
Brenda Hunt, Residence Life Coordinator
Main, Cleveland, and James Halls
ext. 3761 huntbren@grinnell.edu Main Hall
Kimberly Hinds-Brush, Residence Life Coordinator
Loose, Read, and Haines Halls
ext. 3761 hindsbru@grinnell.edu Loose Hall
Rachel Meseke, Residence Life Coordinator
Clark, Gates, Rawson, and Langan Halls
ext. 3865 mesekera@grinnell.edu Langan Hall
Katie Lau, Residence Life Coordinator
Norris, Cowles, and Dibble Halls
ext. 4110 laukatie@grinnell.edu Norris Hall
Jim McCarthy, Residence Life Coordinator
Younker and Smith Halls
ext. 4200 mccarthj@grinnell.edu Younker Hall
Chris Bylone, Residence Life Coordinator
Rose and Rathje Halls
ext. 9871 bylonech@grinnell.eduRose Hall
Jennifer Bieniek, Residence Life Coordinator
Lazier and Hannibal Kershaw Halls
ext. 3581 bieniekj@grinnell.edu Kershaw Hall
The mission of the Office of Residence Life aims to affirm the College's mission as an academic institution both inside and outside of the classroom by fostering student development through a safe and intentional educational experience that promotes, dialogue, community building and personal growth.
We believe that paramount to a liberal arts education, it is necessary to create a community based on freedom of choice. Given these individual choices, students are challenged through a rich academic and out-of-class experience. Self-governance encourages students to become responsible, respectful, and accountable members of the campus, town, and global community.
Sheree Andrews, Associate Dean and Director of Residence Life, oversees the residential life program, which includes supervising the six Residence Life Coordinators, the student staff (64 Student Advisers and 6 Hall Social Coordinators), developing educational programs, and providing counseling assistance. For more detailed information, see the Residence Life and Housing section of this handbook.
Stephen Briscoe, Director of Safety and Security
ext. 4600 briscoe@grinnell.edu 1432 East Street
Russ Motta, Assistant Director of Safety and Security
ext. 4600 motta@grinnell.edu 1432 East Street
Trisha Rooda, Administrative Assistant/Accreditation Coordinator
ext. 4600 roodtri@grinnell.edu 1432 East Street
The Security Department coordinates all campus safety and security activities, crime prevention programs, and parking regulations, and administers security policies and procedures. For more detailed information, see "Safety," page 122 and "Vehicles," page 143. You can also visit the Security Department website at www.grinnell.edu/offices/security.
All students have the right to have a member of the Student Affairs Staff present when being interviewed by Campus Safety & Security.
Doug Cutchins, Director of the Office of Social Commitment
ext. 4940 cutchins@grinnell.edu 1127 Park Street
By providing education and resources about post-graduation service opportunities, the Office of Social Commitment encourages Grinnellians to become engaged members of their current and future communities. To this end, the office maintains a video and lending library, keeps information about organizations which provide post-graduation service opportunities, sponsors on-campus recruiting visits and information sessions by organizations such as the Peace Corps, Americorps, and Teach For America, and provides individualized counseling to help students decide which of the many opportunities for post-graduation service are best for them.
The office also runs six Grinnell-sponsored, one-year post-graduation service fellowships. While these are subject to future change, the current programs include teaching in Nepal, Greece, Lesotho, and China; doing conservation-related work in Namibia; and working with a local anti-poverty agency in Grinnell. In all, there are opportunities for 11 members of every graduating class to participate in these programs. All of these programs are completely funded by Grinnell College at no expense to the fellow and are only open to Grinnell alumni in the year following their graduation.
The Director of Social Commitment also has responsibility for administering
Grinnell’s merit-based awards, such as the Obermiller and Wall Awards, and runs the nominating process for national-level merit-based scholarships and fellowships, such as the Rhodes, Marshall, Fulbright, and Watson.
Michael Sims, Senior Associate Dean for Student Life
ext. 3714 sims@grinnell.edu Joe Rosenfield '25 Center
Jennifer Bieniek, Residence Life Coordinator
ext. 4806 bieniek@grinnell.edu Joe Rosenfield '25 Center
Jodi Hansen, Administrative Support Assistant
ext. 3714 hansen5@grinnell.edu Joe Rosenfield '25 Center
The Office of Student Affairs provides support, resources, and advice to assist students in planning programs and developing organization and leadership skills. The office works directly with SGA, student programming (films, concerts, special events, and all-campus events), party planning/management, student organizations and clubs, leadership programs, and the Student Studio.
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