Parent
Weekly Newsletter 12/07
Fall 2007, Issue #13
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Biola
University, Office of Parent Relations, 13800 Biola Ave, La Mirada, CA
90639 / (800) 99-BIOLA / (562) 906-4535
Colleen Heykoop, Manager / Mallory Rae, Service Coordinator
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Greeting
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Oops, I
did it again
I
thought I learned this lesson two months ago. You may remember that in
September I wrote about my temptation to do a task for my freshman
daughter that she needed to learn to do herself. Well, this time I
thought I would be a helpful and loving mother by assisting my daughter
in choosing her classes for spring semester. Her days are currently
packed with projects, exams, dorm outings and work. She has too much
going on to sit down and figure out her schedule on her own, or so I
thought.
Then
I caught myself. What am I doing? I should know better! I am taking
away from my daughter a valuable learning opportunity. This was
confirmed by an article that came across my desk soon after. Lynette
Merriman, the senior associate dean for student affairs at University
of Southern California, wrote an article for The Chronicle of High
Education titled, “It’s Your Child’s
Education, Not Yours.” What she wrote hit me right between
the eyes!
“College has
traditionally been a transition to adulthood, with campus life and
academic experiences providing students with knowledge, tools, and
challenges that create a sturdy foundation on which students build
their personal and professional lives. But that foundation is eroding
because parents are now wielding the tools - such as problem solving,
resourcefulness, critical thinking, and exploration - and responding to
those challenges. Parents are diminishing the learning opportunities
that higher education purposefully presents to students”
(The Chronicle of Higher Education, November 23, 2007).
These
words are difficult to hear, but as an administrator in higher
education and as a mother, I realize they are true. Lucas Lamadrid,
dean of students at Saint Vincent College in Pennsylvania, calls it
“overfacilitation” (About Campus, March-April 2002,
p25-27). Overfacilitation, or literally “over
helping,” stems from the best of intentions. As in my case,
it flows from a natural instinct to love and care for my child.
However, over-helping does not aid in maturation and growth. In fact,
it often stunts and cripples.
It
reminds me of the story of a child who came across a chrysalis from
which a butterfly was struggling to break free. In an effort to help
the butterfly, the child ripped open the chrysalis, only for the
butterfly to fall to the ground and die. Little did the child know,
that it is in the struggle to break free of the chrysalis that the
butterfly becomes strong enough to fly and to thrive. What a perfect
analogy for the disservice we can do to our children when we parents
step in to make their lives easier.
Please
know that Biola does not want the parents of our students to dust off
their hands and walk away once they’ve sent their students
off to college. Children will always need their parents, no
matter what their age. We do believe, however, that the role a parent
plays needs to change once their child reaches college age. I like the
suggestion Mr. Lamadrid offers in his article. He suggests that parents
think of themselves, not as assistants, but as consultants.
“Consultants offer the resources
at their disposal, help the client to analyze the problem, and offer
some strategies and solutions. A consultant facilitates. A
consultant does not execute the recommendations made”
(About Campus, p.27).
In
other words, it is appropriate for me to discuss academic goals and
schedules with my daughter, but it is not appropriate for me as a
parent to schedule classes for her. And it is appropriate to suggest to
my daughter that she meet with an academic advisor to discuss
scheduling options, but it is not appropriate for me to call the
advisor myself to discuss my daughter’s options. As difficult
as that may be (especially since the advising office is just down the
hall from my office!), I know that my daughter will gain the most from
her college education if I allow her to handle the daily issues as well
as the challenges that come with being a college student.
The
staff and faculty at Biola are here to serve your students, so
encourage them to call us when they have questions or want an
appointment to meet in person. We feel blessed to be involved in your
students’ growth and development, so we thank you for this
opportunity.
Blessings
to you and your family,
Colleen
Heykoop
Manager,
Parent Relations
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Christmas
Break and Interterm
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Christmas
Break and Interterm
Christmas break will
be here before we know it. Below is a list of all of the
dates and deadlines to keep in mind these next few months.
December 10 - 14- Finals Week
December 14- Fall Commencement
Visit the Commencement
website for more information.
December 14- Residence Halls
close at 10pm
All students must be checked out by this time. However,
students are expected to check out of their halls within 24 hours after
their last exam. Belongings may stay in dorm rooms over the break,
however keys will be turned in, and entry will not be permitted until
the Halls reopen. Apartments are open during the Christmas
break. Residents pay an additional fee if they choose to stay in the
apartments during the break.
January 1- Interterm housing is
available
Students must be signed up for spring housing and must have need for
housing
during Interterm. Students must sign up for Interterm housing
through their BSI account. There is no additional cost for Interterm
for housing if registered for the spring semester. Semester meal plans
are not active during this time. Students may purchase a meal plan or
points if they so desire.
January 2 - 19- Interterm classes
take place
For more information regarding Interterm and payment for Interterm
classes click
here.
January 3 - 22- Webreg Phase 2
Online (Payment)
Registration is not finalized until all steps of WebReg Phase II
including payment are completed. Payment must be received by January
22, 2008, for continuing students and January 25, 2008, for new
students. A late WebReg fee ($120) will be charged to all students who
complete WebReg after the deadline.
January 15- Housing Deposit Claim
Deadline
If your student reserved a room in Campus Housing and has decided to
not return to or attend Biola, he or she must contact the Housing
Office in writing to receive the refund. If your student has signed a
Housing Contract and wishes to cancel their contract the Student must
appeal to the Residence Exception Committee. Students should not make
any other housing arrangements prior to final decision from the REC.
Each case is decided upon individually.
January 25- Residence Halls
reopen for all students
January 28- Spring Classes Begin/
Convocation
Students not arriving before this date to move into their rooms must
contact the Housing Office to hold their room reservation.
January 28- Senior Petition
Information
Students who plan to graduate in May 2008 must turn in their senior
petitions before January 28th to avoid the $200 late fee for a late
petition. Students can make a senior petition
appointment by going to the front desk of the Registrar's office or by
calling 562.903.4720.
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Centennial
Events
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Centennial Celebrations, Alumni Relations and Associated Students
proudly present:
The Biola Birthday
Bash
featuring
Switchfoot
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Doors open at 10:00 p.m.
Chase Gymnasium
TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
$15 for current students in the AS Office
$20 for Biola Staff, Faculty and Alumni in the Alumni Office
Join us as we COUNT DOWN
to Biola's 100th Anniversary!
This event WILL SELL OUT so be sure to purchase tickets early!
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Upcoming
Events
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12 Days of Christmas sale at the
Biola Bookstore
This year it's bigger and
better than ever!
All items in the store* are 15%
off everyday for the duration of the sale (Dec. 5 - 21)
Plus as an added bonus
each of the 12 days will include another 15% off of a featured category
for the day for a total of 30%
off!
Here is how it works, starting
December 5th and for the next 12 business days the bookstore will
announce a category, eg., gift items, clothing, music, etc., that will
include the special "bonus" discount for that day only. The
category of the day will not be revealed until that morning at the
store (no, it will do you no good to call or email trying to wheedle
the secret out of us ahead of time). You must come to the store to find
out the bonus category of the day!
*Discounts do not include
textbooks, amusement park tickets, caps and gowns, graduation
announcements and rings and cannot be combined with other discounts
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Webreg Phase 1 (Course Selection)
for Interterm 2008 and Spring 2008
November
29
– December 7, 2007 - OPEN COURSE SELECTION for
all Spring students
Phase 1 must be completed by
TODAY DECEMBER 7, 2007. All students are
required to
complete course selection if they plan to return to school for the
spring semester. Failure to select courses will require a $120.00 late
course-selection fee to be paid at the time of registration should the
student decide to enroll for the next semester.
Phase 2 (Registration
and payment) will occur January 3 - 22 for continuing students.
Registration is not finalized until all steps of WebReg Phase
II including payment, are complete. Payment must be received by January
22, 2008, for continuing students and January 25, 2008, for new
students. A late WebReg fee ($120) will be charged to all students who
complete WebReg after the deadline.
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Fall Commencement
You are invited to join the
Biola community in celebrating its
Centennial graduates!
Friday,
December
14, 2007
Graduate and BOLD Commencement Ceremony - 2:00 p.m.
Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony - 7:00 p.m.
All ceremonies will take place in Chase Gymnasium.
For full information, please visit Commencement Online.
This is not a ticketed event, and seats are available on a first come
first serve basis.
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Athletics
 To
catch up on all the latest in Biola athletic news and events please
visit athletics.
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Biola Lingo
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Study Break!
It’s the Sunday before finals week, and everyone is already
tired. Students have been studying for their tests, and have
averaged 2 hours of sleep in the last 3 nights. It's time for
a break. In steps A.S. with the annual Study Break. Sunday
December 9th from 10 pm to midnight students will fill the cafe for
some free food,
drinks, entertainment, and a chance to win a trip for 2 on a 4 day
cruise. Anyone caught thinking about studying will be
given more goodies. That’s just the way it
works!
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Career
Services Spotlight
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FREE GRADUATE SCHOOL
PRACTICE ENTRANCE EXAMS!!!!
Is your student thinking about
going to Graduate School?
They can take a FREE GRE, MCAT,
GMAT or LSAT practice exam with Kaplan.
WHEN:
Saturday, February 2, 2008
TIME:
Check-in at 8:30am,
Exams
from 9:00am-Noon
WHERE: Sutherland Hall
To reserve a seat, call
800-KAP-TEST or visit www.kaptest.com
Each student will receive a
detailed score report!
Need more test preparation?
Sign up now at www.kaptest.com for a 10%
discount on GRE and MCAT courses.
On campus classes begin the first week of February 2008.
Sponsored by Career Services
Please note this is a PUBLIC EVENT open to
students, staff, faculty and friends!
GRE:
Graduate Record Exam (General)
MCAT:
Medical College Admissions Test
LSAT:
Law School Admissions Test
GMAT:
Graduate Management Admissions Test
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Chapel
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Chapel
Theme for Fall 2007:
“United in
Gratitude –Bonded in Love” (Col. 3: 1 –
17)
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Spring Undergraduate Chapels, 2008
Chapels have concluded for the fall semester, but
Biola University will host a large variety of gifted speakers and
musicians next semester in chapel. If you are in the area
please feel free to join us for any of the following chapels.
NOTE: M/W/F Chapels will be at 9:30 am in the Chase
Gymnasium. There is no longer a 10:30 Chapel.
Thursday Undergrad Chapels meet at 9:30 am in Calvary Chapel
Chapel Mission Statement: "Chapel brings together the Biola
community for a directed time of worship and instruction, focused on
developing mature disciples of Jesus Christ."
JANUARY
Mon. 28- Convocation: Dr. Gary Miller, Provost
Wed. 30- Q & A w/Dr. Erik Thoennes led by Dr. Tim Muehlhoff
Thurs. 31- John Rinehart, RC Lido Apartments
FEBRUARY
Fri. l- Miles McPherson
Mon.4/Tues.5/Wed. 6- Family Life Series: Dennis Rainey, Family Life,
Little Rock, Ark.
Thurs. 7- AJ Sherrill, Origins Church, Long Beach
Fri. 8- Dayn Mansfield
Mon. 11- Centennial Chapel: Dr. Brenda Salter-McNeil
Wed. 13- Erwin McManus
Thurs. 14- Reconciliation Chapel
Fri. 15- Frank Grubbs
Mon. 18- Dr. Joanne Jung
Wed. 20- Dr. Jon Lunde
Thurs 21- Jesse Krohmer, Long Beach Rescue Mission
Fri. 22- Alumni: Recognition of Golden Eagles Alumni
Mon. 25- Founder’s Day
Wed. 27- Centennial Chapel: The Gettys Special Concert
Thurs 28- Andrew Braine, Chaplain Assistant
Fri. 29- Choices
MARCH
Mon. 3- Centennial Chapel: Bishop Kenneth Ulmer
Wed. 5- Day of Prayer: Community celebrates Lord’s
Supper led by President Corey
Thurs 6- Jason Mather, City Presbyterian, Long Beach
Fri. 7- Phil Wickham worship
Mon. 10- International Students Chapel
Wed. 12- Centennial Chapel: Rev. Alistair Begg
Thurs 13- Reconciliation Chapel
Fri. 14- Community Life
Mon. 17- Centennial Chapel: Jonalyn Fincher,
apologist/author.
Wed. 19- All University Easter Chapel
Thurs. 20- Jason Swain, Talbot Chaplain Intern
24 – 28- Easter Break
Mon 31- Election Chapel
APRIL
Wed. 2- President Barry Corey
Thurs 3- Dr. Donald Sunukjian
Fri. 4- Ron McGehee – Christian comedian *not in the
gym, location TBA
Mon. 7/Tues. 8/Wed 9.- University Contemporary Lecture Series: Dr.
Duane Litfin, President of Wheaton College
Thurs 10- Reconciliation Chapel
Fri. 11- Student Missionary Union
Mon. 14- Centennial Chapel: Dr. Luis Palau: Evangelist
W/Th/F- Annual Missions Conference w/Todd Johnson and
16, 17, 18- Libby Little. Music by Thomas
Torrey
Mon. 21- Centennial Chapel: Dr. Solomon Areetey, Int’l speaker
Wed. 23- Festival of Song: Dr. Shawna Cross Stewart leads
Thurs 24- Dr. Tim and Noreen Muehlhoff
Fri. 25- Community Life
Mon. 28/Tues. 29/Wed. 30- Annual Gender Series: led by A. S.
Chapel Board
MAY
Thurs 1- Reconciliation Chapel
Fri. 2- T B A
Mon. 5- T B A
Wed. 7- Senior Sharing
Thurs 8- Timothy Sherreitt
Fri. 9 - T B A
Mon. 12- President’s Award & Yearbook Dedication
Wed. 14- CLOSING CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION
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Parent's Corner
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FINALS WEEK IS
HERE!
Help your student push through
finals with a BIG HUG from Home! This bag is full of over 20
different snack items sure to satisfy those late night cravings.
Big Hug- $17
Place your order by visiting the Parent Relations
web site or by calling 1.800.99.Biola
Also, during the month of
December all Hugs will be delivered in
festive snowflake themed gift bags.
Be looking in the
mail come January for our list of Hugs for the Spring 2008 semester.
We will be improving many of our current offerings,
but will also be adding some brand new specialty packages. This also
means we will be phasing out some of our current specialty packages,
such as the "Pampered Hug" and the "I-Tunes Hug", so get your orders in
quick for these two before supplies run out!
 
Click image to order
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