Services for Meredith College Students
Campus Ministry | Campus Police | Community Cultural Events | Counseling Center | Disabilites Services | Health Services | International Student Services
Campus Ministry
The campus ministry staff provides guidance for the development of religious programs on the campus as well as a pastoral presence for the campus community. The staff consists of the campus minister, the associate campus minister and the secretary.
The ministerial staff serves as advisors to the Meredith Christian Association and offers lectures, programs, small group and counseling opportunities for the campus at large. The campus minister and staff are available to the College community for counseling pertaining to religious questions, religious vocations and personal problems.
Also, students seeking help in finding a place of worship in the Raleigh community may contact the campus ministry staff for help. Regardless of one's faith heritage, the campus minister is available to provide help to students as they seek a faith community with which to affiliate.
Students are invited to visit with the staff, make use of the Jones Chapel Meditation and Reading rooms, as well as to participate in the Wednesday worship services at 10 a.m. in Jones Chapel. Students are encouraged to come by the office to tour the chapel and to inquire about programs being offered.
Visit the Campus Ministry web site
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Campus Police
Frank Strickland - Campus Police Chief
> Campus Safety and Security brochure
Meredith College is a community of more than 2,000 resident and commuting students. As part of the larger Raleigh community, the College shares many of the same interests and problems, including the concern about crime.
Although there has been no violent crime against Meredith students on campus, it would be unrealistic to say “it can’t happen here.” For this reason, a highly trained residence life staff and campus police force and the students themselves share responsibility to ensure the safest possible surroundings for Meredith students and their property.
Please read the brochure carefully, and use the information to help foster a safe environment for yourself and others on campus.
24-hour emergency phone number:
- 8888 from a campus phone
- 760-8888 from local phones
- 919-760-8888 from long-distance phones
Security Policies and Procedures
Meredith College campus police officers provide 24-hour patrol service to the campus, including residence halls,
parking lots and grounds. The department has armed police officers and armed security officers. Campus police officers
and security officers wear a distinctive dark blue uniform with distinguishing shoulder patches and badge. Officers do not
wear civilian or plain clothes while conducting security business on the campus.
The campus police department is responsible for crime reports, initial investigations, coordinating fire and emergency medical services, traffic accident reports and other public safety services. Officers prepare and submit incident reports to the campus police chief who distributes them to other College officials. Suspected criminal actions or other emergencies should be reported as soon as possible. Dial 8888 from a campus telephone or 760-8888 from a cellular telephone.
Report all unusual incidents to your campus police department immediately. Never assume that someone else has reported a crime, suspicious activity or other emergency on campus.
> Campus Safety and Security brochure
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Community Cultural Events
Through Meredith's General Education program, students learn about cultures the world over. To fulfill requirements for the program, students may attend plays, musical performances, lectures, presentations, art shows and other events on the Meredith campus. They may also take advantage of Meredith's exceptional location in Raleigh, N.C., and discover more about the world through programs offered at area colleges and universities, museums, theaters, and other venues. Please see the links below for information about events in Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill.
Meredith College
Meredith Campus Calendar, Diversity Calendar of Events, General Education
Raleigh
NCSU Arts, NCSU Calendar, Multicultural Student Affairs, Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau, Calendar of Events, N.C. Museum of Art, N.C. Museum of History, N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences, North Carolina Symphony, Raleigh Convention Center, Raleigh Little Theatre, Exploris, Raleigh Parks and Recreation
Durham
Duke University Arts, Durham Convention and Visitors Bureau
Chapel Hill
UNC-Chapel Hill Arts
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The Counseling Center
The Counseling Center gives students a safe, confidential place to work through individual challenges and stressors. The Counseling Center provides the following services: individual, short-term counseling; support groups; crisis interventions; disability services; psychological consultation; outreach and training; and resources and referral.
The Center staff respect and work with all students, honoring diversity of culture, color, religion, gender identity, size and disabilities. We participate in the SafeZone Program. We provide information and referral services for staff and faculty. All of our services are free and confidential.
Our Mission: To support and encourage students, as well as the entire Meredith Community, to grow emotionally, socially and academically.
Our Goal: To teach those who seek services how to cope with the challenge of college and life in a healthy, productive manner.
Visit the Counseling Center web site
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Disability Services
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities.
Meredith College's goal is to create an accessible community where people are judged on their abilities not their disabilities. The Disability Services staff strives to provide individuals with the tools by which they can better accomplish their educational goals.
In the college setting, it is the student's responsibility to request accommodations, if desired. It is important to remember that not every student with a disability needs an accommodation. It is equally important to remember that even though two individuals may have the same disability, they may not need the same accommodation.
Disability Services provides, arranges, and coordinates accommodations for students in courses, programs, services, activities and facilities. The Disability Services staff maintains disability-related documents, certifies eligibility for services, determines reasonable accommodations and develops plans for the provision of such accommodations for students with disabilities.
Visit the Disability Services web site
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Diversity Programs
The Office of Commuter Life and Diversity Programs serve as a support system to the diverse population of students of color. The office is dedicated to helping students of color be successful academically and socially. A wide range of services are offered to enhance cultural diversity, racial understanding and personal development.
Summer Symposium for Multicultural Students: The symposium is a two-day educational and transitional experience to foster a sense of community among incoming first year and transfer students of color. The symposium is an opportunity to provide students with campus resources, support personnel, coping strategies and cultural identity activities.
Sister to Sister: A variety of programs are offered to develop friendships, establish support systems and participate in activities created especially for the student of color. The first 30 minutes of each session is designated for open discussion.
Aspiring Angels Mentor Program: This culturally based mentor program provides an opportunity for multicultural students to establish relationships with professional women of color, explore career interests and develop a network of positive role models.
Meredith "N" Harmony: The goal of this organization is to increase awareness of diversity through song and to expose the campus community to a variety of music such as traditional and contemporary gospel and multicultural music.
Reference Guide for Diversity Resources: This guide offers numerous multicultural and diversity resources including scholarships, literature, local and national organizations.
Campus Dialogues on Diversity: A variety of sessions are offered each semester to broaden the minds of our campus community and bring awareness to the many dimensions of diversity.
Orientation for International Students: This orientation occurs prior to the campus wide orientation for new students. The purpose is to introduce international students to the American education system, academic expectations and Meredith traditions and lifestyles.
Association of Cultural Awareness: ACA exists for the benefit of all students of color and anyone who wishes to promote diversity at Meredith College. The association is involved in a variety of activities during the academic year. For additional information contact aca@meredith.edu.
Meredith International Association: MIA shares knowledge and understanding of the different cultures in the Meredith community. MIA promotes interest in other cultures through interaction with other students, faculty, administration and community groups. For more information contact mia@meredith.edu
Spectrum: Spectrum is the gay/bisexual/straight/transgender alliance on campus providing support for all members of the campus community who have concerns regarding issue of sexual orientation. Members include people who identify themselves as being gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender, people with family or friends who are GLBT, and others who are interested and supportive.
International Student Services: Meredith College is pleased to welcome students from a variety of international backgrounds. An International Students web site, which is a resource for all international students at Meredith, includes information pertaining to immigration matters for those who require a student visa as well as local resources that may be of interest to the wider international population. Visit the site at www.meredith.edu/international/ or contact Kevin Morrison, international student advisor, at (919) 760-8429 or morrisok@meredith.edu.
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