ACADEMIC ADVISING
Academic
advising is provided to students to assist them in planning a program
of study consistent with College requirements. The process begins
after admission to the program and occurs each semester. Academic
advising is also available to students on an as needed basis with
advisor availability posted and appointments scheduled for a definitive
mutually conducive meeting.
Students must discuss any
changes in their academic plan with their academic advisor to ensure
that the student will be in compliance with curriculum requirements.
Students are responsible for contacting their academic advisor and
following through with all advising and registration
requirements. Failure to do so may jeopardize their ability to
complete their program within the usual length of time.
COUNSELING SERVICES
Professional,
personal, financial and academic counseling are available through the
staff of Bellin College of Nursing and the Employee Assistance Program
(EAP) of Bellin Health System. The EAP program is designed to help the
individual with any issues before they affect the person’s health,
family life, or performance level. There is no cost for initial
assessment and short-term counseling.
Counseling and
guidance services consist of orientation to the College of Nursing,
financial aid counseling, academic advising, performance counseling and
personal counseling. Students dually enrolled at University of
Wisconsin-Green Bay (UWGB) are able to utilize the services of the UWGB
Student Development Center. The Student Development Center is an
educational resource center designed to help students. A staff of
qualified resource persons is available for counseling, human relations
development, vocational advising and testing.
PEER TUTOR PROGRAM
Peer
tutors are upper class students who facilitate the transition of
underclassmen to the college experience at BCON. Peer tutors
provide information about Bellin College policies, procedures and
activities; provide information on community resources; provide support
in easing the transition into the student role; and provide appropriate
referral options for academic and personal needs.
HOUSING
Students
are responsible for obtaining their own housing when attending Bellin
College. They may elect to live at home if commuting distances permit
or live off campus in a rented apartment or house. Students who choose
to live off campus in private housing can usually find suitable
accommodations at reasonable rates close to the Bellin College campus.
The College posts available housing notices.
Students
who are dually enrolled in liberal education courses at UWGB may reside
in the University Residence halls or apartments on the UWGB campus.
HEALTH SERVICES
Upon
acceptance to Bellin College, the student’s pre-entrance physical and
health records will be reviewed by a health nurse from the Bellin
Health System Employee Health Office. If further assessment is
necessary or a health problem exists, a physical may be done by the
staff physician. A health nurse will monitor this process and
provide follow-up on these individuals and is available for
consultation.
Students assume responsibility
for all health costs that are not a part of the routine student health
services. Such costs might include health problems present prior to
admission to the College, long-term illness, surgical treatment,
prescription medications, dental and eye care and illness or injury
incurred while the student is off campus.
All
students are required to be enrolled in a health insurance plan. Costs
of hospitalization or physician care beyond those covered by insurance
are the responsibility of the student and the student’s family.
Bellin
College students who are dually-enrolled in liberal education courses
on the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay campus may utilize the
services of the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Health Office for
treatment of minor illnesses and injuries.
EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES
Bellin
College of Nursing administrative offices, classrooms, and Learning
Resource Center are located in the 725 S. Webster Medical Building and
on the 5th floor at Bellin Hospital.
The
Learning Resource Center includes two skills practice laboratories, a
computer lab, an assessment room, a viewing room, and practice areas.
LIBRARY RESOURCES
Students
utilize the Meredith B. and John M. Rose Health Sciences Library
located on the first floor of the College building. It offers a quiet,
pleasant atmosphere for studying along with access to current nursing
literature and audiovisual materials. Library holdings include 7000
volumes, books, journals, newspapers, and 3,050 videos.
Students
also have access to the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Library. The Library has a total of 280,000 books and bound
periodicals, and maintains current subscriptions to 1,400 scholarly
journals, magazines and newspapers.
FOOD SERVICE
Students
utilize cafeteria services available at the Bellin Hospital or St.
Vincent Hospital. Students receive a discount at the Bellin
Hospital cafeteria. Food vending machines are available in the
College of Nursing building. Students may utilize the food
services available on the campus where they are taking liberal
education courses.
FITNESS CENTER
Bellin
College students are eligible for membership at Bellin Health
Connection. Students receive membership at a prorated cost. This
membership permits the student to use the facility for exercise and
circuit weight training. Educational wellness programs are also
available at cost. These programs include stress reduction, aerobics,
weight reduction, yoga and running. If the student is dually
enrolled at BCON and UWGB, they are eligible to use the Phoenix Sports
Center. For BCON students who are not also students at UWGB,
community membership is available.
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
Formal
and informal social functions are sponsored throughout the year by
students, faculty and service groups of the College. Bellin College
students may also participate in social and extra curricular activities
on the campus where they are enrolled for liberal education courses.
- Student Senate:
All students are members of Bellin College’s Student Senate. The
student body authority for this organization is vested in the Senate.
Besides elected Senate officers, each class elects four members to
serve as Senate class representatives. The purpose of this organization
is to provide a means for students to organize and actively participate
in decision-making related to student life. Student representatives are
also elected to be on College committees related to curriculum and
student services.
- Bellin Student Nurses’ Association (BSNA):
All students are encouraged to become members of another Bellin College
student organization called the Bellin Student Nurses’ Association
(BSNA). Activities are primarily directed toward professional
development, community involvement, participation in state and national
conventions and National Student Nurses; Week. The organization has
been recognized at local, state and national levels for their community
work related to cancer prevention.
- Ambassador Club:
The Ambassador Club is a select group of students who work with Student
Services, the Admissions Department, Development Department and the
Office of the President in promoting the College. Ambassador candidates
may apply in fall. Those selected receive a stipend for services
that is applied to tuition.
SIGMA THETA TAU
Kappa
Pi Chapter-at-Large of Sigma Theta Tau International is a nursing honor
society co-sponsored by Bellin College of Nursing and the University of
Wisconsin-Green Bay nursing programs. The mission of Sigma Theta Tau
International is to improve the health of people worldwide through the
development of nurse leaders and nursing knowledge. Seniors in the top
35% of the class with a minimum of a 3.0 GPA are eligible to be
candidates for membership. Students in master, post-master and doctoral
programs in nursing are also eligible to be candidates for membership
as are community nurse leaders.
TRANSCRIPTS
All
requests for transcripts must be in writing. There is a fee for each
transcript request (official or unofficial). Official transcripts bear
the College seal and signature of the Registrar, and are generally sent
directly to a third party upon the student’s request.
Official
transcripts that are given directly to the student are so noted on the
transcript and placed in a sealed envelope stamped with a statement
that these transcripts are no longer considered official if the seal is
broken. Unofficial transcripts do not have the College seal or
the Registrar’s signature.
Transcripts are not released to students or graduates with “holds” (delinquent accounts, etc.) on their records.
INCLEMENT WEATHER/CLASS CANCELLATIONS
When weather conditions in Green Bay warrant, the College will cancel
classes, labs, and clinicals. Information about the closing will
be available by 5:00 a.m. for day nursing classes, labs, and clinical,
and 1:00 p.m. for evening nursing classes, labs, and clinicals (920-433-7805.)
When the College is totally closed (all course and extracurricular
activities have been canceled) due to weather, it will be announced on
the local radio stations:
- WIXX, 101.1-FM
- WNCY 100.3-FM
- WTAQ, 1360-AM
- WDUZ, 1400-AM
and also the following TV stations:
- WBAY, Channel 2
- WFRV, Channel 5
- WLUK, Channel 11
- WGBA, Channel 26
TV and radio stations frequently do not begin announcing closings until 6:00 a.m.
