Services to Student & College Community
"Let all the rest serve one another in love.” -St. Benedict, RB 35:2
Academic Advising
Dr. Sean Mulcahy, Vice Provost, smulcahy@benedictine.edu
Ext. 7965
Sheila Gartenmayer, Academic Advisor, sgartenmayer@benedictine.edu
Ext. 7968
Your faculty advisor will assist you with overall curriculum planning, specific course selections, monitoring academic progress, etc., and provide you with information on curricular and co-curricular opportunities related to your college goals.
If you cannot locate your academic advisor contact the Student Success Center. If you need a change of an advisor, please consult the Student Success Center and they will provide assistance.
Alumni Relations
Joanne Huey, Director of Alumni Relations, jhuey@benedictine.edu
Ext. 7675
St. Benedict Hall 202
Office of Alumni Relations - This office serves as a liaison between alumni/ae, families and friends of the College. This office develops programs and special events to maintain and strengthen lifelong ties between Benedictine College and its alumni/ae, families and friends.
Alumni Association – All persons who have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours at Benedictine College or one of its parent institutions are members of the Benedictine College Alumni Association. The Benedictine College Alumni Association's history dates back to 1898 with the founding of the Alumni Association of St. Benedict's College, one of the parent institutions of Benedictine. The primary goal of the Benedictine College Alumni Association is to promote and enhance the welfare of Benedictine College by establishing a mutually beneficial relationship between the College, and its alumni/ae, families and friend of Benedictine College.
Alumni Association Board –The Benedictine College Alumni Association Board represents and serves all alumni of Benedictine College; promotes the mission and strategic plan of Benedictine College; and supports and develops Benedictine College traditions. The BC Alumni Association, which our Board represents, is composed of all graduates and attendees of St. Benedict's College, Mount St. Scholastica College, and Benedictine College. The Board meets at least three times per year.
Spirit of Giving- The Spirit of Giving is a quarterly magazine highlighting the philanthropy and generosity of the Benedictine Community.
Athletic Department
Amino Center Ext: 7564
Intercollegiate
The Athletic Department provides social events for the entire college campus and fosters the development of community among the campus, local area and constituency. Students are admitted to all regular season varsity sports without admission charge with a student ID. Benedictine College competes in the Heart of America Athletic Conference and is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA).
Intercollegiate sports for both men and women have a solid winning tradition at Benedictine College.
The athletic arena provides an extension of the education of the student-athlete. Participation in intercollegiate athletics provides a learning laboratory for each student. Benedictine College offers a balanced sponsorship of sports for men and women. The athletic program for men includes baseball, basketball, football, soccer, wrestling, lacrosse, marching band, track and field/cross country. The intercollegiate sports for women are volleyball, basketball, soccer, softball, lacrosse, marching band and track and field/cross country. These teams have been very successful in the Heart of America Athletic Conference, and many members of these teams have earned All-Conference, All-Region, and All-American honors, not to mention the many Scholar Athletes Benedictine has produced. Raven athletics has a tradition of excellence.
Coaching Staff
Head Football Coach: Joel Osborn
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Men’s Soccer Coach:
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Women's Soccer: Hunter Nail
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Men's Basketball: Ryan Moody
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Women's Basketball: Chad Folsom
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Volleyball: Victoria Hurtt
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Baseball Coach: Eric Peterson
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Softball Coach: Paul Hunt
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Cross Country and Track & Field: Jacob Connealy
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Wrestling: Gregory Barner
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Men’s Lacrosse: Mark Crisco
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Women’s Lacrosse Clare Hanson
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Intramurals: Adam Gardner
x7177, 7760
Athl. Dept. Administrative Asst.: Kendra Brull
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Athletic Facilities
Amino Center
Adjacent to the football practice field at the northwest end of the campus, this building was completed in the summer of 1990. It contains weight rooms, showers, and dressing areas, and offices for members of the athletic department.
Baseball Field
Located at the north end of campus, the field and stands are the site for all home baseball games and some summer games sponsored by outside organizations. This is an intercollegiate field for team use only.
Haverty Center Fitness Center
The fitness center is located in the Haverty Center and open to Benedictine College varsity sports.
Larry Wilcox Stadium
Located at the north end of campus, the football stadium is the site of all home football games. This is an intercollegiate field for team use only.
Murphy Recreation Center
Located just south of the Raven Memorial Park and open to all Benedictine College students. “The Murph” is a 42,000 square-foot facility full of ball courts, weight and aerobics rooms, and strength and conditioning equipment. The recreation center has everything a Raven needs to lead an active, healthy lifestyle.
Old Gymnasium
Centrally located on campus, this building is used both for intramural and recreational activities. This building contains the wrestling room, athletic offices, two handball courts, and an isometrics room. Varsity basketball and volleyball games are played in the Ralph Nolan Gymnasium in the Student Union. The Raven Store and the Raven Roost are situated on the ground floor and serve the campus community from this central location.
Racquetball Courts
These are located in the Old Gymnasium. They are open to all Benedictine College students and faculty.
Ralph Nolan Gymnasium
Located in the Student Union, the Ralph Nolan Gymnasium is the home of the volleyball and men and women's basketball teams.
Sand Volleyball Courts
Located in front of McDonald Hall, the sand volleyball courts serve the recreational needs of the student body.
Legacy Field
Located on the south side of campus, the soccer field is the site of all men and women's soccer games and men and women’s lacrosse games. This is an intercollegiate field for team use only.
Softball Field
Located on the north side of campus, the softball field is the site of all home softball games. This is an intercollegiate field for team use only.
Tennis Courts
The four tennis courts located at the north end of campus are available to the College Community.
Track
The football stadium features a rubberized track that is open to the College Community.
Volleyball Courts
The volleyball courts are located in the Ralph Nolan Gymnasium. This is the site of all home volleyball games.
Athletic Training
Patrick Hodapp, Head Athletic Trainer, phodapp@benedictine.edu
Ext: 7150
Mother Teresa Center, 211
Campus Dining Services
Jerrod Soza, Resident District Manager, jerrod.sosa@aladdinfood.com
Ext. 7594
Benedictine College Dining Hall
Benedictine Dining takes pride in the quality of the food and service we give to our campus community. Our staff is dedicated to the mission of the college and has a great understanding of what today’s college students need as well as helping expose them to new and varied menus.
The College offers the following four meal plans:
1. 18-meal plan + $300 annual Dining Dollars
18 meal swipes per week
$150 Dining Dollars per semester.
2. 14-meal plan + $500 annual Dining Dollars
14 meal swipes per week
$250 Dining Dollars per semester
3. 12-meal plan + $300 annual Dining Dollars
12 meal swipes per week
$150 Dining Dollars per semester
4. 7-meal plan + $300 annual Dining Dollars
7 meal swipes per week
$150 Dining Dollars per semester
All freshmen are required to be on the 18-meal plan. Upperclassmen residents can choose from the 18-meal, 14-meal, or 12-meal plans. Upperclassmen residents in apartments, row or campus houses may select from the 18, 14, 12, or 7-meal plans. Meal plans reset on Sunday.
Additionally, off-campus students may purchase any meal plan or a Block 60 +200 Dining Dollars (100 per semester), which allows them to eat 60 meals at campus dining facilities throughout the semester.
Dining Dollars may be used at all campus dining locations. These include the Dining Hall, the Grille at the Roost, The Nest, Holy Smokes at Benedettos, and the Holy Grounds and Café 62 Coffee Shops. Meal plan swipes may be used at the Dining Hall, Grille at the Roost, and Holy Smokes at Benedetto’s.
We also offer a Raven Bucks Account. This is a declining balance account and is great for any student. You may open a Raven Bucks account online at RavenZone or by stopping by the Business Office located in Cray Seaberg Hall and depositing money into this account.
Dining Hall
The Dining Hall is the traditional on-campus dining experience where you can use a meal swipe and spend time over breakfast, lunch, or dinner with friends and classmates. The Dining Hall features different concepts such as Classic Kitchen, Global Fare, Local Deli, Greens, Jump Start, Sweet Shop, Sauce & tone, Season’s Harvest and A-Zone. Students may use their Meal Card, Dining Dollars, Raven Bucks, or credit cards.
The Dining Hall hours of operation as as follows:
Monday – Friday:
Breakfast 7:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Continental Breakfast 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Lunch 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Light Lunch 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Dinner 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday:
Brunch 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Light Lunch 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Dinner 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Note: The Dining Hall will be open from 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM for studying while the new library is being built.
Late Night
Located in the Haverty Center Roost area.
Monday – Thursday: 9pm-11:30pm
Haverty Center
The Haverty Center is home to the Raven Roost, the Grille at the Roost, Holy Grounds, and the Campus Store. The seating area of the Raven Roost is open 24 hours a day. It is equipped with TV’s, a fireplace, and plenty of room for studying and visiting with friends. The Center features wireless internet access.
Holy Grounds
“Student run from the Grounds up.” Holy Grounds is a student-operated coffee shop that offers a wide variety of specialty drinks including coffees, lattes, smoothies, teas, cappuccinos, and pastries. Come sit and enjoy a cup of your favorite coffee with friends in a relaxed atmosphere. Accept Dining Dollars, cash, credit card or Raven Bucks.
Monday-Thursday: 7:30am-11:30pm
Friday: 7:30am-5:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am-5:00pm
Sunday: 11:00am-11:30pm
The Grille at the Roost
Located in the Haverty Center, offering juicy burgers, grilled or crispy chicken sandwiches, French fries, and hand-spun milkshakes. Students may use a meal swipe, dining dollars, raven bucks, and credit card.
Monday-Thursday: 11:00am-11:00pm
Friday: 11:00am-8:00pm
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
Café 62
Café 62 is located on the second floor of Ferrell Academic Center. It offers your favorite coffee drinks, smoothies, hot sandwiches and fresh pastries.
Monday-Friday: 7:30am-3:00pm
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
The Nest (Convenience Store):
Located in the top of the John Paul II Student Center, makes it easy to quickly grab a meal before or after a class. Students will find sandwiches, wraps, salads, snacks, bottled beverages and frozen food for stocking your dorm room or a quick bite on the go. Students may use your Dining Dollars, Raven Bucks or cash.
Monday-Friday: 8:00am-11:00pm
Saturday & Sunday: 8:00am-8:00pm
Holy Smokes at Benedetto’s
Holy Smokes at Benedetto’s is located in the Cray-Seaburg Hall, featuring barbeque classics like BBQ Pork, BBQ Brisket, BBQ Chicken, Mac & Cheese, coleslaw, corn muffins and more! Meal swipes, dining dollars, raven bucks and credit cards are accepted here.
Monday – Friday: 11:00am-3:00pm
Monday-Thursday: 5:00pm-7:00pm
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
(closed Friday nights before home football games)
Benedictine Catering
Benedictine Catering is ready to serve the campus community. We do our best to accommodate last-minute orders, but of course it is always best to give us as much advance notice as possible. To request food items for your next event, place an order through Cater Tracks or call extension 7388 for assistance.
Benedictine College Mission & Ministry
Office email: bcministry@benedictine.edu
Office phone: Ext. 7735
"We believe that the divine presence is everywhere." -St. Benedict, RB 18:1
Motto
Transforming lives in Christ - Romans 12:2 and John 15:4
Benedictine College Ministry exists to transform lives in Christ through His Church, by living in community with the students and those affiliated with Benedictine College and guiding them on their journey of intellectual, personal, and spiritual formation. Benedictine College Ministry aims to form men and women who are joyful in their vocation, leaders in their communities, competent in their profession, mature in their faith, virtuous in their decisions, and dedicated to serving the global human family by building a culture of life and civilization of love for the glory of God.
Through the work of Benedictine College Ministry, the Catholic Church on campus, graduates will bring Christ and his Church's mission to all aspects of culture, especially the family, social, economic, religious, and new sectors of society. Ultimately our goal is to help students experience eternal happiness with the Trinity in heaven.
Purpose
The purpose of College Ministry is to meet the religious and spiritual needs of the student body through the teachings of Jesus Christ in the context of the Roman Catholic Church. The goal of College Ministry is to help students become well-rounded individuals by encouraging integration of faith into all aspects of their lives.
The fruit of faith integration shows itself in the academic, social, moral and spiritual life, and contributes to the psychological and physical well-being of the person. True faith integration informs reason and enables the person to make better choices in their own life as well as in the ways they affect the lives of those around them. Faith-integrated persons are an asset to their employers, who are provided with a highly ethical individual that has made their relationship with Jesus Christ the primary relationship of their life.
College Ministry is very similar to any other parish in its function and structure. College Ministry is responsible for planning all campus liturgies, as well as making available sacramental preparation (Confirmation, Marriage) to baptized Catholics and the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) for students interested in coming into the Catholic Church. College Ministry works to provide students of all faiths with opportunities for evangelization, retreats, works of mercy in the community, education in the Faith, vocation discernment, as well as building Christian fellowship between students through social and faith-oriented events.
To get involved in planning College Ministry activities and events, call or come by the College Ministry office in the St. JPII Student Center.
Vision
Benedictine College Ministry will be the national model for Catholic college ministry reflecting bold identity reaching the entire campus by striving to help students become apostles and transform the culture for Christ. We strive to be one of the top five Catholic college ministry programs at the international level.
Sacramental Offerings
Sacrament of the Eucharist
Student Masses:
Sunday – Abbey Church, 8am (EF),10am and 8pm
Mon-Fri. – Abbey Church, 5:30pm
St. Benedict’s Abbey Masses:
Monday-Saturday 12:10pm
Sunday Mass 10am
Mount St. Scholastica Masses:
Monday-Friday 11:15 a.m., St. Lucy's Chapel
Sunday 10:30am (Choir Chapel)
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Abbey Church – 7:00pm to 8:00pm Saturday St. Benedict's Parish – 24 hour adoration daily sponsored by College Ministry
Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick
Students who are facing a serious illness or surgery are encouraged to make arrangements to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick with the Chaplain of the college or another priest on campus.
Sacrament of Reconciliation or Penance
The Sacrament of Reconciliation, or Penance, is available at regular times on campus, as well as by appointment with priests on campus. Regular times for Reconciliation are as follows:
Sundays:
9:00 – 9:50am: Abbey Church
7:00 – 7:50pm: Abbey Church
Weekdays:
4:00 – 4:50pm: Abbey Church
By Appointment:
Fr. Ryan Richardson, LC, rrichardson@benedictine.edu
Fr. Brett Taira, LC, btaira@beneictine.edu
Sacrament of Marriage
Couples preparing for marriage should first contact the pastor of the church where the wedding will take place to familiarize with the guidelines and Pre-Cana preparation timeline specific to that Diocese. In general at least six months should be allowed for planning. Couples wanting marriage preparation at Benedictine College may contact the chaplain soon after making initial contact with their home pastor.
Natural Family Planning
NFP is a method for couples wanting to achieve, space, and avoid pregnancy based on awareness of fertility cycles. It is a method consistent with Catholic Christian moral teaching and is taught to students preparing for marriage. It is recommended that engaged persons attend the training course as a couple. A certificate of completion is awarded at the end of training for persons to present at the parish where they plan to be married. Please see the Marriage Preparation section under Student Health Services. For educational information on the science of Natural Family Planning (NFP) see: The Gift Foundation at www.giftfoundation.org or One More Soul at www.omsoul.com.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
The Rite of Christian Initiation prepares students to receive the Sacraments of the Roman Catholic Church. Students who would like to receive the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, or the holy Eucharist may contact the chaplain and the campus ministry team.
Post-Abortion Healing
If you’ve been involved in an abortion, or know someone who has, you are not alone. Resources are available for assistance. Please come to the Student Life Office, College Ministry, and/or the Student Health Center to begin your healing. Additional local resources include: Project Rachel: (913) 621-2199, projectrachelkc@archkck.org
Daily Prayer Schedule for the Divine Office
St. Benedict's Abbey: Morning Prayer 5:45am Monday - Saturday, 6:30am Sunday
Mid-Day Prayer 11:45am Monday – Saturday, 12:05pm Sunday
Evening Prayer 5:00pm weekdays, 5:45pm Saturday, 5:00pm Sunday
Holy Hour for Vocations with Compline 7:00pm Saturday
Mount St. Scholastica:
Morning Praise 7:00am Monday - Friday, 8:45am Saturday, 9:30am Sunday
Evening Praise 5:30pm weekdays, 5 pm Saturday and Sunday
It is Jesus who stirs in you the desire to do something great with your lives, the will to follow an ideal, the refusal to allow yourselves to be ground down by mediocrity, the courage to commit yourselves humbly and patiently to improving yourselves and society, making the world more human and more fraternal. It is He, Christ!” -Pope John Paul II, World Youth Day 2000
Career Development
Jennifer Dittemore, Director, dittemore@benedictine.edu
Ext: 7578
Student Success Center
Career Services provides career counseling, career assessments, and guidance regarding internships and the job search. Job listings for part-time jobs, full-time jobs and internships are provided through “The Raven Walk” at ravenwalk.benedictine.edu. The Raven Walk also serves as an online mentoring and networking platform where students can connect with alumni and mentors in their industry of interest.
Career-related workshops are presented each semester covering topics such as resume and cover letter preparation, interviewing, choosing a major, and more! Career Services coordinates special events such as Employer Recruiting Visits, Alumni/Student Networking Events, Mock Interviews, Professional Headshots, and Alumni Panels.
Check Cashing and Monetary Transactions
Business Office, Cray Seaberg Hall, Third Floor
Ext: 7403
We recommend you establish a banking relationship with one of the local banks – all of which have student-priced account options, or you may use the Campus ATM (provided by the UMB Bank) located on the lower level of the Student Union; several other ATMs are located throughout the City of Atchison and students may always withdraw cash as part of a Wal-Mart transaction.
The College Business Office handles Student Billing as well as Student Payroll and is responsible for issuing student refunds (from credit balances generated on student accounts) and student pay.
Adding Raven Bucks to your student ID card On-line
To add cash to your Raven Bucks, go to the Benedictine College Home page at www.benedictine.edu. You will then log into your RavenZone account. Once you are logged in you will see on the right-hand side of the main page, “One-Card-Raven-Bucks”- select this link, you will be brought to all your personal information. Click "ADD CASH" and follow the prompts.
The Circuit Newspaper
Catherine Halbmaier, Managing Editor
The Circuit
Jenna Keating, Managing Editor
The Raven Yearbook
Cray-Seaberg Hall, Room 101
Ext: 7390
The Circuit is Benedictine College's student newspaper. It is published every two weeks during the academic year.
The Raven Yearbook is published each year.
Computer Services
See Technology and Information Services
Conference Room and Classroom Reservations
Corey Hollis, Events & Hospitality Logistics Coordinator, chollis@benedictine.edu
Ext. 7699
Ferrell Academic Center, Basement Offices
To reserve all conference rooms and classrooms, please contact Sue Durkin.
Counseling Center
1201 N. 2nd St.
Ext. 7621
Holly Black, LMSW, Director, hblack@benedictine.edu
Sam Meier, MA, LPA, meier@benedictine.edu
Darren Bradfield, LSCSW, dbradfield@benedictine.edu
Jennifer Cavin, MA, LCPC, jcavin@benedictine.edu
Shannon Mize, MA, LPC, smize@benedictine.edu
Sarah Seaton, MA,LPC, sseaton@benedictine.edu
Yvette Korbelik, Office Manager, ykorbelik@benedictine.edu
The Benedictine College Counseling Center's purpose is twofold: (1) Provide quality assessment and personal counseling services to students and staff, and (2) offer any other support services that might aid students in their academic pursuits or personal adjustment on campus.
The Counseling Center staff, all licensed in Kansas, follow the same standards and procedures as other mental health agencies—confidentiality, assessment, and counseling. Referrals to other community practitioners or services may be made should problems require intensive and/or long-term psychological assistance or be life threatening. There is no extra charge for any College Counseling services. Appointments are made by filling out a confidential Counseling Request Form, available in the Student Health Center, located at 1201 N. 2nd St.
Crisis Hotline Information
Resources that are available to the public in a crisis situation are listed below.
- AIDS Hotline 800-342-2437
- Alcoholics Anonymous 913-384-2770
- Catholic Charities Counseling Services 800-227-3002
- Child Abuse/Parent Helpline 800-332-6378
- Narcotics Anonymous 888-751-6262
- National Suicide Hotline 988
- Poison Control Center 800-332-6633
- Pregnancy (24 hr. helpline) 800-712-HELP
- RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest Nat. Net.) 800-656-HOPE
- Self Injury Hotline 800-DON’T-CUT
- Sexual Assault (24 hr. hotline) 800-367-7075
Student Pregnancy Information
Benedictine College is committed to the teachings and moral values of the Catholic Church and will support students who become pregnant. Consistent with its belief in the dignity of the human person, the college encourages students who do become pregnant to continue their studies and to retain their campus housing.
Each of the counseling staff are available as a confidential contact to assist students in finding whatever resources are needed and/or provide professional counseling services. Our counselors can be contacted for a consultation by e-mail at hblack@benedictine.edu or by phone at (913) 360-7621. Referrals for prenatal health care and other supportive services will also be made available through the Counseling Center, Student Life Office, Ministry Office, and/or Student Health Center as necessary and requested.
Additional local resources include:
- Wyandotte Pregnancy Clinic: 913-287-8287, info@wyandottepregnancyclinic.org
- Advice & Aid Pregnancy Centers: 913-962-0200 or http://adviceandaid.com
- 24/7 Helpline: 1-800-712-HELP
Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS)
St. JPII Student Center, Upper Level
Ext: 7611
FOCUS is a national Catholic campus outreach program which helps college students discover the one thing that can make a great difference in these crucial years: a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and the Church.
Rooted in Pope John Paul's vision for the new evangelization, FOCUS was born at Benedictine College in 1998 and has gone on to help thousands of college students grow in faith and fellowship while learning Christian leadership principles that have a real impact on their lives. Through small group Scripture study and large group leadership training, students turn to the Scriptures and Christian tradition for vital principles on which they can build their lives.
Accessibility Services and Accommodations
Student Success Center
Ext: 7517
Jennifer DuLac, Director of Accessibility Services, jdulac@benedictine.edu
Benedictine College complies with ADA requirements for reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities that may affect their performance in the classroom. Contact Jennifer DuLac, Accessibility Services, for more information.
Hours for Accessibility Services Office: Monday-Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Identification Cards
Student Life Office, studentlife@benedictine.edu
Ext: 7500
St. JPII Student Center 204
Upon registration, each new student is issued an identification card with his or her photograph. Replacement for a lost ID card can be printed for a fee, which can be paid in cash or charged to the student’s account. If the original is found, it becomes the property of the College. The ID card needs to be validated for use in the second semester.
This card serves as an activity ticket for all students and will admit them to school sponsored sport and fine art events. The same card also serves as a meal ticket and use of laundry machines for those students who board at the college, access to gain entrance into a residence hall, avenue for Raven Bucks to be used, and allows students use of the college library.
International Student Services (ISS) Team
The International Student Services (ISS) Team is comprised of faculty and staff members across several departments of campus, who work together to support the overall success of international students by providing assistance in a variety of areas, including:
- Enrollment, advising, and academic affairs
- Immigration status / visa maintenance
- Transition to life in the United States and at Benedictine College
- Meaningful interactions with domestic students
- Services necessary to meet the special needs of international students
Before arrival on campus, the ISS Team is available to help students prepare for their experience at Benedictine College. Once on campus, ISS is prepared to provide assistance as it relating to American culture, academics, or the community in general throughout international students’ time at Benedictine College.
Jennifer Dittemore, Director of Career Services, jdittemore@benedictine.edu
Ext. 7578
Student Success Center
Mary Margaret Mulvaney, Asst. Director of Admission/International, mmulvaney@benedictine.edu
Ext. 7538
St. Benedict Hall, 2nd Floor East
Makinzie Burghart, Director of Undergraduate Admission, mburghart@benedictine.edu
Ext. 7469
St. Benedict Hall, 211
Charlie Gartenmayer, Director of Athletics, cgartenmayer@benedictine.edu
Ext. 7583
Amino Center
Charlie Peitsch, Registrar, cpeitsch@benedictine.edu
Ext./ 7551
Cray Seaberg Hall, 312
Dr. Joseph Wurtz, Dean of Students, jwurtz@benedictine.edu
Ext. 7500
St. JPII Student Center, 204
Catherine Kluempers, Director of Student Activities, ckluempers@benedictine.edu
Ext. 7580
St. JPII Student Center, 204
Annie Sullivan, asullivan@benedictine.edu
Ext. 7580
St. John Paul II Student Center 204
International Student Ambassadors (ISA)
Ext. 7500
asullivan@benedictine.edu
St. JPII Student Center 204
Mission
As International Student Ambassadors at Benedictine College, it is our mission to foster a successful learning environment and to build up the BC community by aiding the success of international students at Benedictine College. We seek to meet this goal by being a resource for international students, whether degree-seeking or exchange, and advocating for their needs. Additionally, ISA hosts international events for all students, staff, alumni, families, and guests to contribute to the cultural enrichment of the college and the cultural expression of international students.
Membership Requirements
Any student wishing to learn more about the International Student Ambassadors should contact the Director of Student Activities at
913-360-7580.
Description
International Student Ambassadors host events to promote a multinational Benedictine College Community, and to create opportunities for international students to express their cultural heritage and share their unique background with the larger BC Community. In addition, ISA leaders receive feedback from international students about any issues or concerns to the appropriate staff or faculty member.
Intramurals
Adam Gardner, Director, agardner@benedictine.edu
Ext: 7177
Murphy Recreation Center
More than seventy percent of the students at Benedictine College participate in intramural sports. The activities are selected to serve the interests of a wide range of men and women students. For the women there is team competition in basketball, volleyball, softball, flag football, indoor soccer, and sand volleyball. For men there is team competition in basketball, volleyball, softball, flag football, indoor soccer, and sand volleyball. There are also co-recreational leagues in basketball, soccer, sand volleyball, softball, volleyball and ultimate frisbee. Individual activities include tennis, racquetball, 3-point shooting, pool, ping-pong, chess, and checkers.
Library
Temporary office near Student Success Center
Circulation Desk
Ext: 7608
Ask a Librarian, askalibrarian@benedictine.edu
Library Web Page
Darla Meyer, Co-Director of the Library, dmeyer@benedictine.edu
Ext: 7516
Steven Gromatzky, Electronic Resources & Special Collections, gromatzky@benedictine.edu
Ext: 7511
Wanda Adams, Serials & Government Documents, wadams@benedictine.edu
Ext: 7610
Lois Farrell, Academic Library Assistant, lfarrell@benedictine.edu
Ext: 7513
Library Hours
Monday – Thursday: 7:30am-9:00pm
Friday: 7:30am-5:00pm
Saturday: 12:00pm-5:00pm
Sunday: 12:00pm-9:00pm
The library provides valuable services and resources to assist the students throughout their years of study at Benedictine College. These services include information literacy and research assistance, interlibrary loan, photocopying, printing, and scanning.
A new library is under construction, from fall of 2023 through spring of 2026. During this time students will have access to online resources which include over seventy databases and 300,00 e-books. In addition to these resources, they will be able to initiate interlibrary loans through the online catalog and WorldCat/FirstSearch. The professors have hand-picked the available reference materials. These are in the room just south of the Dining Hall. The room will be staffed by a librarian and student workers who will help students with research and resources.
Lost and Found
Student Life Office
Ext: 7500
St. JPII Student Center 204
Found articles should be turned in at the Student Life Office in the Student Union.
Students who have articles lost or stolen should report the loss to the Student Life Office.
Mailroom
Kelly Flynn, Supervisor, kflynn@benedictine.edu
Ext: 7225/7444
1301 North 3rd Street
Monday through Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm
U.S. Mail Service is delivered once a day. This delivery includes registered, certified, and insured mail as well as letters, packages, Express mail, magazines, and newspapers. Student mailboxes are located in the lower level of the Student Union. If a student receives a package, a package slip will be placed in the student's mailbox. Once a package slip is placed in a student's mailbox, the student can take it to the mailroom along with their student ID or driver's license to pick up the package.
The mailroom can do meter postage but does not have stamps or envelopes for purchase. Packages can be weighed for mailing out of town.
All mail and packages addressed to students should indicate campus mailbox numbers to facilitate the sorting and delivery of mail. Please do not include room number. The return to sender address on all student-originated mail should include campus box number.
Operations Department
Matt Fassero, Director, mfassero@benedictine.edu
Ext: 7421
1301 North 3rd Street
The College operations staff handles all repairs on campus. Reports of repairs needed in residence halls should be submitted to the Residence Hall Director who will notify Operations of the problem. Problems in other buildings should be reported directly to the Operations Department.
RICOH Copy Center (Rocky's Copies)
Kelly Flynn, Manager, kflynn@benedictine.edu
Ext: 7225
1301 North 3rd Street
Entrance to the RICOH Copy Center is located on the north entrance of the building.
The Raven Store
Pat Kuckelman, Manager, pkuckelman@benedictine.edu
Ext. 7448
Haverty Center
The Raven Store is your official supplier of Benedictine College spirit gear, school supplies, faith merchandise and more. Shop 24/7 online at http://benedictineravenstore.com.
Campus Store Hours
Monday – Friday 9:00-4:00pm
Thursday 9:00am-6:00pm
Saturday 11:00am–3:00pm
*Special Event weekends TBA
The Raven Yearbook
Cary-Seaberg Hall
Ext. 7390
Room 108
The Raven is Benedictine College's student yearbook. The yearbooks are distributed on campus in September. Yearbooks for seniors who graduate in May will be mailed home in August.
Refund Policy for Tuition, Room, Board, and Fees
Kay Sowers, Bursar, ksowers@benedictine.edu
Ext: 7410
Cray Seaberg Hall, Room 314
To view the complete Refund Policy, refer to the Catalog under Student Expenses.
Security
Danny Fairley, Chief of Security
1301 North 3rd Street
Ext: 7256 or 360-8888
The Benedictine Department of Safety and Security is committed to ensuring the safety and welfare of students, faculty, staff and visitors 24 hours a day. Contracting with Allied Barton, a private security firm, the department’s goal is to provide a safe environment where all members of the Benedictine community may learn, live, teach and work.
The Department of Safety and Security is located at 1301 North 3rd Street, near the Operations office. The department is open and provides protection and services, 24 hours a day. All of the Allied Barton officers are trained in general security practices, standard first aid, and CPR. Security Officers will provide an escort to anyone on campus after dark.
Student Health Services
Laura O’Grady, RN, Director, logrady@benedictine.edu
Ext. 7117
215 M Street
Natalie Kenney, LPN, nkenney@benedictine.edu
Ext. 7117
215 M Street
Benedictine College Student Health is staffed by a full-time Director/Nurse, a part-time LPN, and a part-time Nurse Practitioner who is available at least four hours daily. Hours are posted on the RN's voice mail 913-360-7117.
For after-hour care there are many options including contacting your health provider or one of the doctors at the Amberwell Atchison Clinic’s 913-367-2131 between 9:00am and 5:00pm. The Amberwell Atchison Emergency Room is available 24 hours daily.
Services in Student Health include assessment/medical diagnosis and treatment of minor illnesses and injuries, blood pressure checks, tuberculosis skin testing, strep and mono testing, glucose testing, crutches for loan, suture removal, maintenance allergy injections, tobacco cessation, COVID 19 symptoms, health education, and referrals to other health professionals, as needed. All student health services are free to students and are strictly confidential. Limited amounts of over the counter medications and first aid supplies are available to the student without cost. A flu shot clinic will be offered in the fall at a reasonable cost
The student shares responsibility in maintaining wellness. A healthy lifestyle, including a balanced diet, regular exercise, and adequate sleep will enhance one's health.
Excuse notes
The BC Student Health Service does not give excuse notes for missed classes. However, written verification will be given for a student seen in the health office. Absences are counted toward the total allowed absences in a class. Students should notify their professor if they cannot attend class due to illness or to an extended illness.
Immunization Requirement Policy
All new, transferring, and international students, regardless of age, must submit an accurate immunization history with validated proof of immunity signed by their health care provider before or immediately upon arrival to campus. If the student fails to submit an immunization history form with valid proof of immunity, he or she will be notified in writing of being in noncompliance with the immunization requirements and will be placed on administrative hold until the non-compliant status has been resolved by the student.
Each student is expected to submit a pre-registration health history, immunization history, and proof of health/accident insurance. Benedictine College does not provide school health insurance for students.
The student is required to provide documentation of the following:
Immunity to measles, mumps, and rubella by one of the following:
1. Two Shots of MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella).
2. Immunity to measles, mumps, and rubella by blood titer.
3. Two shots of measles, one shot of mumps, and one shot of rubella vaccine.
4. Physician documentation of disease history to measles and mumps. (Note: disease history for Rubella is NOT acceptable.)
5. Immunity to measles/mumps/rubella is NOT required if born before January 1, 1957.
Freedom from tuberculosis documented by one of the following:
1. Completion of the tuberculosis screening questionnaire and process contained in the pre-registration "Benedictine College Student Health Form".
2. Negative TB skin test report done within the past 12 months in the United States or in Benedictine Student Health. Those with positive skin tests will be referred for a chest x-ray and treatment recommendations.
3. Negative chest x-ray report. A physician-documented summary of any treatment received should be submitted with the student's health history form.
4. History of TB, date diagnosed, and physician documentation of completed treated. Include physician summary of names of medications received and number of months treated.
A completed and signed "Benedictine College Student Health" form is required for all students.
Meningitis Vaccine is now required for all incoming freshmen.
Other requested information:
·Date of last Td (Tetanus/diphtheria) booster, (A booster is needed every 10 years to protect the student against tetanus should a "dirty" injury occur; dates if DPT series.)
·Dates of Hepatitis B series.
·Other immunization dates: varicella, meningococcal, or others received.
·Copy of insurance card, front and back.
"Care of the sick must rank above and before all else, so that they may truly be served as Christ, for he said: ' I was sick and you visited me.'" -St. Benedict, RB 36:1-2
Communicable Diseases:
In the event of a disease outbreak on campus, those individuals who have elected not to be immunized or those who have not provided health records may be treated as susceptible to the disease and may be barred from the Benedictine College campus and all avenues of participation, until such time as it is specified by the Atchison County Health Department and Benedictine Student Health Services that the student may no longer be susceptible. This time period could involve weeks to months. No costs will be refunded to the student in the event that the student is not able to attend class because of lack of immunization.
Natural Family Planning
While Natural Family Planning training is provided by Campus Ministry, it relates directly to the reproductive health of men and women. Natural Family Planning helps couples achieve or postpone pregnancy by observing the natural signs of fertility in a woman’s cycle. Dioceses throughout the United States often require training in the method prior to marriage. For Sacramental Preparation, please contact College Ministry.
Student Success Center
Dr. Sean Mulcahy, Vice Provost/Director, smulcahy@benedictine.edu
Ext: 7965
Student Success Center
The Student Success Center, located near the Dining Hall, provides support, advice, and enrichment to help students meet their academic and professional goals.
The Center provides academic assistance, including academic advising, disability services, tutoring, test proctoring, and help with study skills and time management strategies.
Career Services is available to help students with resumes, interviewing skills, career assessment, internships, networking experience and Career Fairs.
Graduate school support can help you examine graduate or professional school options, prepare for exams such as the GRE, LSAT, GMAT and MCAT, seek national fellowship and post-baccalaureate scholarships, and navigate the graduate application process.
Disability Services complies with ADA requirements for reasonable accommodation for individuals with special needs that may affect their performance in the classroom.
Center for Student Support and Engagement
Tyler Shephard, Director, tshephard@benedictine.edu
Ext. 7973
Student Success Center, 107
The Center for Student Support and Engagement’s mission is to foster an environment that is accepting and conducive to academic success for students from all backgrounds. Center functions will assist students in overcoming barriers to success academically, socially, personally, and spiritually. The Center teaches students study habits, time management skills, and how to successfully navigate their higher education experience for historically marginalized populations. The Center’s initiatives are in accord with the college’s mission and its strategic priorities related to diversity.
Study Abroad
Daniel Musso, Director of Study Abroad, dmusso@benedictine.edu
Ext: 7975
St. Benedict Hall, Room 325
Benedictine College encourages students to engage in educational experiences abroad as part of their academic plans. Studying abroad helps:
- Better understand other cultures as well as our own
- Enhance foreign language learning
- Open the door to new career options
- Prepare to live in a global society
- Create goodwill for our country around the world
- Contribute to build a peaceful world
The Study Abroad Office assist students during the stages of the study aboard experience. These stages include searching for the best option, applying to a program, preparing for international study and returning to campus. Options available to Benedictine College students include our campus in Florence and exchange programs in nearly 50 countries. For more information, visit check out the College's website study abroad page.
Technology and Information Services
Charles Welte, Director, cwelte@benedictine.edu
Ext: 7372
Health Center/IT Building, 215 M Street
Help Desk
Ext. 7777
You can submit a work order via: ITHelpDesk@benedictine.edu or contact the Help Desk at Ext. 7777."
The members should serve one another. Consequently, no one will be excused from kitchen service unless sick, or engaged in some important business of the monastery, for such service increases reward and fosters love. -St. Benedict, RB 35:1-2