Orientation 2008
College Offices & Services
You may find the following offices and services useful before you arrive for Orientation. Any of these individuals are happy to assist you with information or advice this summer. See important names and numbers for office contact information.
Student services
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Student services
Dean’s office
Jerlena Griffin-Desta, VP and dean of student services
Do you have questions but aren’t sure who to contact? Student services can help streamline your communications with Reed. If we can’t answer your question directly, we will know who can, and will direct you to the appropriate office and person.
Multicultural affairs
Lisa Moore, assistant dean for multicultural affairs
The multicultural affairs office seeks to support a campus environment that is affirming and welcoming of all students, staff, and faculty. This is accomplished through the development of programs, trainings, and resource materials in collaboration with students, staff, and faculty. In addition, this office is responsible for the Multicultural Resource Center, which houses a small library of books, videos, and music, the Peer Mentor Program, advising of student groups, and various other outreach projects to the greater Portland community. Students and parents should feel free to contact Lisa, if they need assistance connecting with particular cultural and religious institutions, and if any concerns arise regarding the transition to the Reed culture and to Portland. Contact Lisa with any questions regarding diversity at Reed, the Peer Mentor Program, or any other concerns that arise.
Disability services
Lily Copenagle
The college is committed to providing needed services to students experiencing physical, psychological, attentional, or learning disabilities. These services can include referral for testing and diagnosis; arrangements for coaching, interpreting or note taking; elimination of physical barriers, where possible; and communication with faculty members about academic adjustments or alternative ways of fulfilling course requirements. View more information or contact Lily at 503/777-7521.
Community safety
Tom Volz, manager
The safety and well being of students, faculty, staff, and visitors to our campus are the primary concerns of community safety. Working with student services, residence life, and health services, as well as a variety of student organizations, the community safety staff is committed to keeping the campus safe and secure and assisting the community in upholding the honor principle.
Community safety, located in 28 West, is open 7 a.m.–10 p.m. for walk-in services. The college switchboard and foot, bicycle, and vehicle patrols of the campus and all Reed facilities operate 24 hours a day. The community safety manager is available to meet with members of the Reed community, as well as with parents and visitors, to discuss campus safety and security.
You are encouraged to register your vehicle or bicycle with community safety; registration is free and provides information to assist officers if a problem arises with your vehicle or bicycle.
The campus pet policy requests that members of the community register their pets with community safety. Registration, which is free, takes only a few minutes, and allows officers to find an owner if a pet needs assistance.
Health and counseling
Mike Brody, director
Reed College health and counseling services are available to evaluate, maintain, and promote the general health of students, so that they may make the most of their education. Staffed with an experienced team of dedicated physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, psychologists and therapists, the Health Center is centrally located on Reed’s campus, and is open to students Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. After hours and on weekends, students with urgent issues can contact our nurse advice line and/or the on-call counselor.
International Student Services
David Rivera, assistant dean of international students
The international student services office seeks to support the academic and personal well-being of international students and language scholars at Reed. By working collaboratively with various student services offices and the international programs office, international student services provides resources and programs that help international students and scholars with cultural adjustment, academic support, career exploration, and other issues. International students and language scholars are encouraged to contact David Rivera if they have any questions about international orientation or life at Reed for internationals. David can be reached at riverad@reed.edu or 503/517-5538.
Quantitative Skills Center
Lily Copenagle, assistant dean for academic support services and director of the Quantitative Skills Center
“The Q” is a general resource for any student wishing to build their quantitative skills. Tutors are available on a drop-in basis for skills development in biology, chemistry, economics, mathematics, physics, political science, psychology, and sociology. In addition, the Q runs workshops and review sessions covering a variety of topics, and houses a reference library of textbooks, self-teaching guides, and GRE review materials.
For more information about peer-tutoring, or additional resources for building academic skills (in general or for specific courses), please contact Lily at copenagl@reed.edu or drop by the new Q-center facility in the Dorothy Johansen House next to the east parking lot.
Residence Life
Michael Leidecker, associate dean of student services
Serilda Summers, assistant dean of residence life
Welcome to Reed College! We look forward to welcoming you to one of our many living communities on campus. The residence life office will be sending out room assignments, with information on how to contact roommates, on August 1. Plan on arriving on campus when the dorms open, at 9 a.m., Wednesday, August 27. If you are signed up for an odyssey (international orientation, SEEDs odyssey, or outdoor odyssey), you will be able to move into the dorms on Friday, August 22. Students participating in the Peer Mentor Program retreat can move into the dorms on Monday, August 25. The residence life office is located in 28 West.
Academic resources
Registrar's office
Nora McLaughlin, registrar
For questions regarding academic policies and graduation requirements.
Emilie Smith, associate registrar
For questions regarding registration.
Ben Bradley, recorder
For questions regarding transfer credit, AP & IB credit.
Visit the registrar's office for the latest information on classes, policies and credit. Contact the individuals above if you have questions about specific topics.
Money matters
Business office
Tracy Frantel, controller
Sara Rosenberger, student accounts
Janet McConnell, student accounts
The business office is where students can get questions answered about their tuition billing, discuss any payment difficulties, complete health insurance waivers, sign Perkins Loan and Reed Loan paperwork, authorize parents to receive billing information, find out about payment by credit card, set up monthly payment plans, and request student refunds. Students are not cleared for registration until all fees for the semester are paid. A U.S. Bank ATM, which accepts Plus, Cirrus, Visa, MasterCard, and Discover cards, is in the Gray Campus Center lower level, across from the bookstore.
Cashier’s window
Delana Libbus, cashier
The cashier’s window processes all funds received by the college. At the cashier’s window, students can pay their tuition by cash or check, cash checks up to $25, pick up student refund checks or cash reimbursements, add food service points to their accounts, buy discounted TriMet bus passes, purchase and add dollar value to copier cards, and get a doggie treat for canine companions.
Student employment
Janie Hinkle-Clayton, student payroll
Students looking for work can find jobs posted at the student employment site. Students who want to work on campus must register with student payroll in the business office, and complete W-4 and I-9 forms. Appropriate identifying documents must be presented, such as a social security card, a valid passport, driver’s license, and/or state ID card. Students are paid once a month on the last working day of each month, and payment can be directly deposited to a student’s bank account. Blank timesheets are available outside the door of Eliot 308. International students should visit Janie for help in obtaining a social security number, which would allow them to work on campus.
General college information
Alumni & parent relations
Mike Teskey, director
Alumni & parent relations provides alumni and parent programs, and services and information that promote and strengthen ties among the college and its alumni, providing the students—who made Reed what is today—an active role in the present and future of the college. Serving the greater Reed community, the office encourages support of the college through good will, volunteer service, and financial giving.
Bookstore
Ueli Stadler, director
The Reed College bookstore is an institutionally owned, non-profit store which stocks all required and recommended textbooks, and has an in-depth selection of academic trade books. These trade (general) books are sold at a 10 percent discount. Other items carried include school, dorm, and office supplies; t-shirts and other Reedwear; a wide variety of Reed memorabilia; and greeting cards, magazines, and snacks. Special-order service is available for any book or supply item not regularly in stock. The bookstore accepts orders online, by phone (503/777-7757), and by email.
In addition to paying with Visa, MasterCard, cash, or checks, a student can set up a bookstore account for a nominal one-time charge, and a statement will be mailed to the specified address at the end of each month. Also, the bookstore gives cash back on debit card purchases or cashes checks for up to $20.
For late-night Reedies, there is Homer’s Hut, our on-campus convenience store. It is open 6 p.m.–3 a.m. (5 p.m.–3 a.m., on Saturdays and Sundays), and carries a wide variety of healthy snacks, frozen foods, drinks, and plain old junk food, as well as magazines and a basic selection of dorm and personal care items. Video rental is part of our late-night offerings as well.
To help incoming freshmen with their start at Reed, the bookstore offers pre-order programs for course and reference books, dorm supplies, software, and bed linens. Place your orders during the summer, and everything will be ready for pick-up when you arrive for Orientation in August. This eliminates needing to ship pillows and comforters across country, or waiting in line during one of the bookstore busiest times. The bookstore will send out a mailing with detailed ordering information in late June. While you can mail or fax your pre-order forms, the bookstore prefers you to use their website, and offers a free Reed t-shirt for all online orders.
Telecommunications
Jenna Gretsch, network telecommunications administrator
The college provides free local calling and voice mail service for students living on campus. Bring or purchase your own phone. The four-digit extension number for campus calling is printed on the jack in each room: the direct line is 503/517+extension. Phone and voicemail information will be available from your house adviser.
Long distance calls may be made using any calling card. Calling cards are available in the bookstore or you may bring one with you. Prices for international calls vary, so students expecting to make international calls should shop for the best price. Hall phones are available, for those who do not want a phone in the room. The dorm hall phone number can be given to your family and friends. Visitors and friends may also place long distance calls using a prepaid or 800-access card from student rooms.
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