New Student Resources
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OrientationCampus Center 2nd Floor 651-696-6842
651-696-6447 (fax)
orientation@macalester.edu
Welcome First-Year and Transfer students! As a Macalester student, you have a plethora of resources at your fingertips.
In addition to the tasks you must complete in your New Student Portal, this page outlines some additional content that may be relevant to you. Please also note any required tasks that apply to you, such as completing student employment forms. We strongly encourage parents or guardians to review this resource list as well.
Career Exploration helps all students explore a wide variety of options, design materials that translate their liberal arts experience, connect to those who may mentor them and launch them with confidence into the world. Career Exploration offers programs, services and appointments, wherever you are. Our office is powered by Handshake, our online recruiting system. On Handshake, you can find internship and full-time opportunities, register for career events, or schedule an appointment with any of our career counselors. Our counselors provide tailored career exploration and preparation for students of all majors – and for those exploring them all. As always, make your appointment in Handshake. For quick career consultation, virtual “walk-in” appointments are available; check our website for hours. Visit the Career Exploration Website and explore the Virtual Resources and Support offered careerexploration@macalester.edu The Department of Multicultural Life offers students transformative leadership development through identity exploration, social justice education, community building, and holistic student success opportunities. We offer peer mentorship, cohort building, and learning that is rooted in your identities as a BIPOC, LGBTQIA, and/ or first generation college student. Email dml@macalester.edu or Farhiyo Abdulkarim fabdulka@macalester.edu The library is your hub for access to information and resources. We are here to support you with your research assignments, electronic resources, study spaces, and even some popular DVDs and books that you can check out. We love questions! Whether it’s a simple question or an in-depth research consultation, ask us. Email library@macalester.edu or explore the Library Questions & Research Help webpage The Financial Aid Office determines financial aid eligibility and provides financial aid packages to help with Macalester’s costs. We work with students and families to support them through all aspects of the financial aid process by answering questions and offering guidance and advice. Visit the Financial Aid website, familiarize yourself with financial aid policies, or get in touch for support The ITS Help Desk is your one-stop-shop for technology help! We can help with campus wifi connections, installing course software, reset a forgotten Macalester password, or give advice on how to repair your own computer. The ITS Help Desk offers tech support in-person or by phone, email, and chat. ITS Help Desk at helpdesk@macalester.edu or 651-696-6525 Located in Humanities 316 The MacPass is your multi-use on-campus ID card. It’s used for identification, building access, using your Meal Plan, Flex Dollars, and Mac Money all over campus, and as a library card. macpass@macalester.edu The Office of Student Leadership and Engagement (OSLE) educates and empowers students to be their most successful selves through developmental leadership opportunities in the co-curriculum. OSLE staff members plan Orientation and transitional programs, oversee and advise our 100+ student organizations, and offer leadership development opportunities. Residential Life at Macalester College utilizes a student-focused, learning-centered approach to foster resident development, authentic relationships, and inclusive living-communities. We do this through our implementation of the Community Learning Model, community standards, housing services, and talented student staff. residential-life@macalester.edu Macalester College’s Student Employment Program exists to provide employment opportunities that offer students both financial assistance and professional development. The Program affords students the opportunity to build skills for career readiness while focusing on coursework in addition to providing a talented workforce for the College. Visit the Student Employment webpage studentemployment@macalester.edu The Macalester Payroll Department is responsible for accurately and timely processing pay for all faculty, staff, and student employees while adhering to Macalester guidelines as well as federal and state regulations. We are a service-oriented department committed to assisting our students and employees. Main Responsibilities: Federal and State W-4’s, Direct Deposit, Timeclock questions, Paychecks Tanya Weeber, Payroll Specialist, 651-696-6545 or Alicia Walk, Payroll & Tax Manager, 651-696-6436 or email us at payroll@macalester.edu The Sustainability Office was established at Macalester in 2009. The office is charged with advancing sustainability at the college. While the office has had many successes in improving the environmental footprint of the college, its influence has been narrow and lacked a larger social justice context. Moving forward, we are creating a mission that centralizes environmental justice at its core. Environmental justice means that since historically marginalized groups bear a greater burden of any environmental issue, our work is incomplete without a genuine commitment to social justice in everything we do. We collaborate with others offices and departments on campus to implement programs, such as Dirty Training, Sustain-a-cup, bike sharing, and other, which offer the community opportunities to live with a lower resources footprint. We hope to shift the emphasis of sustainability away specific targets to hit and towards a justice-oriented goal based on caring about all communities— especially BIPOC communities. sustainability@macalester.edu MAX is the central tutoring center on campus, working with students in writing, math, science, economics, and study skills. We also coordinate the Supplemental Instruction program and ADA testing. Our motto: Helping underprepared students prepare, prepared students advance, and advanced students excel. Vist The MAX Center website to explore a range of support options for students Dave Ehren (Director): ehren@macalester.edu The Highlander is the Macalester Bookstore. We provide the necessary textbooks for each course offered; we also sell clothing, gift items, school supplies, and snacks. If you have questions about textbooks, we’re happy to help! Visit The Highlander website For Questions Contact: Laura Palmquist (Store Manager): highlander@macalester.eduAbout Career Exploration:
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