Volume 2, Issue 6 • April 20, 2023
This newsletter is published by the Division of Student Affairs as a communication tool for our parents and families to stay informed.
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Pictured above: Players pose after the recent student vs. faculty/staff basketball game. This year, the faculty/staff came out on top.
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Greetings from the Vice President for Student Affairs
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Dear Parents and Families:
It’s another year in the books! What a wonderful journey it has been with your student. I join you in being incredibly proud that they have made it to the end of a successful year. For those of you with graduating seniors—we wish you the best. For those of you with returning students, we look forward to welcoming them back.
Although the next issue of Springfield College Connect will not be published until the fall semester, please feel free to reach out in the meantime if we can be of assistance: studentaffairs@springfield.edu or (413) 748-3100. Have a wonderful summer.
Sincerely,
Slandie Dieujuste, PhD
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We loved having your student live with us this year and we know you are equally as excited to have them return home for summer. Here is some important information we’re sharing with you in the event your student (or you) has questions regarding the end of the semester.
Quiet Hours: “24-hour Quiet Hours” begin on Tuesday, May 2 at 10 p.m. and continue throughout finals until residence halls close on Tuesday, May 9.
Closing Information: Residence Halls close at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, May 9 for non-graduating students. Graduating students who are participating in Senior Week 2023, and have purchased the events package, will be able to stay in their residence hall until Sunday, May 14 at 4 p.m.
Closing Checklist
- Open window blinds.
- Close and lock all windows.
- Set thermostat to 70 degrees (if applicable).
- Close and lock your bedroom/suite door.
- Defrost and unplug micro-chill refrigerator (if applicable).
- Remove all garbage/recycling from room to outside dumpsters.
- Remove all opened food.
- Turn off all lights.
- Remove all personal items and decorations.
- Return your room/suite keys via completed express check out envelope and deposit in the office lockbox.
- If a resident would like to check out and have their room inspected during business hours, please make an appointment with their community director.
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There is no summer storage. Items left after check-out will be considered abandoned property and disposed of during the room cleaning process.
Summer Housing Information: Summer housing is available in Senior Suites at a cost of $200 per week. If a student needs to stay on campus during any part of the summer for classes or campus work, please have them submit a Summer Housing Application via their PrideNET account (under “Access My Housing”). Priority deadline is Friday, May 5, but applications will be accepted on a rolling basis after this date. Assignments will be made on a first-come, first-served basis as space allows.
If you or your student has any questions, please call us at (413) 748-3102 or email us at reslife@springfield.edu if we can be of service. We are open weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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Staff from the Center for Service and Leadership will conduct a drive at the end of the semester to collect items that students no longer want or need. In each residence hall, there will be boxes designated for food, clothing, and textbooks. In the halls that have apartment-style housing, there will also be a designated area in the main lobby or lounge for smaller household items like dishes, pots and pans, lamps, etc.
Boxes/bins will be placed in residence halls by May 3 and will remain through Commencement weekend. Items will be donated to other Springfield College students through the Pride Pantry and to a local nonprofit to benefit low-income people in Springfield.
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Here are some helpful hints to help your student as they return home or navigate the next phase of their lives as alumni:
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Starting a new job or going to graduate school? The Health Center is offering appointments for all graduating students through May 12 to have a free physical and obtain a copy of their immunization records.
- Are you currently receiving prescription medications through the Health Center? Students should schedule an appointment at the Health Center to get an adequate supply of medication or refills for the summer months. Prescriptions can also be transferred to a pharmacy closer to home or your student’s location for the summer.
- The summer months are a great time for your student to reconnect with their primary care provider. Plan ahead and book an appointment now as it can take weeks (or months) to obtain one.
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Need your Health Center records? Students may come to the Health Center to request a copy of their medical records or submit a signed authorization form. The medical record release form is available on the Health Center Web page.
Questions? The Health Center will be open all summer weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. to answer your student’s questions. We can be reached by phone at (413) 748-3175, email at healthcenter@springfield.edu, or fax at (413) 748-3444.
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Upcoming Events, Activities, and Athletic Competitions
Is your student looking for a break from studying or writing papers as they close out the semester? Encourage them to visit the athletic calendar and the programming calendar for event and activity ideas. For undergraduate and graduate Commencement information, start on our Commencement Web page.
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Career Connection
The Career Center is open during the summer to assist your student or soon-to-be college graduate (we provide lifetime access for alumni). Services include, but are not limited to: resume and cover letter critiques, LinkedIn profile reviews, graduate school advising, job searching, networking, negotiating salaries/job offers, mock interviewing, interviewing tips/strategies, and general career counseling.
For students who are returning to Springfield College, summer is a great time to gain employment or volunteer experience in an industry related to their future career. It is also a great time to network with employers regarding future internships and full-time employment after graduation. If graduate school is on the horizon, some programs require graduate level entrance exams, such as the GRE, GMAT, or LSAT. Students should review which exam may be required and consider taking the appropriate exam this summer.
Once back on campus, we invite students to participate in our career-related programs, workshops, events, employer-related recruiting initiatives, and scheduled one-on-one appointments with career counselors. Appointments for both summer and fall can be scheduled by calling the Career Center at (413) 748-3222.
We hope you and your student will stay in touch with the Career Center staff via social media:
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Hours of Operation for Finals Week and Beyond
With the end of the semester comes changes to hours of operation for many campus facilities. Check the latest information on when select buildings and services are open and available during finals and beyond. Starting on May 15, the College will shift to our summer hours of operation and offices will be open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; regular hours will resume Aug. 7 as we prepare to welcome students back to campus.
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Soon your college student will most likely be returning home for the summer. How you get along during this time can set the tone for future visits or for a time when many may move back for a more permanent stay. With every semester, college students are learning more about themselves, their peers, and the world around them. Things may be shifting or shifted at home, too, so it can take a bit to find the rhythm in your home again.
When your student arrives, it is key to remember that “parenting” is also shifting. The fact is they are now adults, even if it doesn’t always feel like it, to you or them. This new frontier demands forming a collaborative relationship with your adult child. It can take some getting used to for all involved. Realizing that your student is less likely to respond to demands than they are to a request, less intrusiveness and less judgment are keys to keeping communication positive.
All parents have thoughts and opinions on their emerging adult’s life choices and habits or plans. The rules you had when your student was in high school may not work now. Revisit and revise the ones most important to you
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We’re excited to share with you the wonderful work that students and staff within the Division of Student Affairs are doing. |
Recipients of the 2023 Student Leadership Awards were honored at a ceremony on April 19. Joining the students were President Mary-Beth Cooper, Vice President for Student Affairs Slandie Dieujuste, and Dean of Students Sue Nowlan.
On Wednesday, April 19, Springfield College hosted the annual Student Leadership Awards presentation. These awards recognize students who have made outstanding leadership contributions to our campus community and the local Springfield community. We hope you join us in congratulating all the nominees and the award winners.
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About the Division of Student Affairs
The Division of Student Affairs aims to foster an engaging and inclusive co-curricular learning environment where students grow as leaders while exploring, understanding, and living the Humanics philosophy. The Division is comprised of the following offices and programs: Spiritual Life, Community Standards, Health Promotion, Dean of Students, Office of Non-discrimination Initiatives, Title IX, Undergraduate Student Orientation Programs, Career Center, Counseling Center, Housing and Residence Life, Student Activities and Campus Union, Campus Recreation, Center for Service and Leadership, Veterans and Military Services Center, and the Health Center.
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