As educators, we take seriously the goal of partnering with families to provide the best environment for students to grow and develop. The opportunity to look at the process from the viewpoint of a parent has given me a renewed commitment to this idea of partnership. The time here at Maryville College is just the latest step in a journey that began at birth and will continue after the student graduates. I have spent my career enjoying the chance to see students challenge themselves as they discover their potential and begin to achieve it. This can be difficult both for them and for their family, as sometimes they find their vocation to be different than originally anticipated.
Our daughter is now a senior in college and is seriously considering what comes after graduation. Her program is one in which she has the option of going directly into the workforce or directly into graduate school, and she has worked in both an industry setting and in a research setting while in school to gain knowledge regarding those options. At Maryville College, we ask every student to complete a significant practical experience so that they are both well prepared for the next step and confident that the next step is the right one for them. I am grateful for the many people helping her discern the next step, and I am proud to be part of a caring community that helps the students here.
Thank you for sharing your student with Maryville College. I look forward to congratulating you at Commencement and through the years ahead, and encourage you to continue to work together with us in partnership. May this be a blessed holiday season for you.
Tom Bogart
Maryville College President
Important Dates and Deadlines
We have updated our online calendar for parents and families. See important dates and deadlines for December and January!
Bicentennial Kick-Off for Students
Students will celebrate the kickoff of the College’s Bicentennial Year at the annual Robert Burns Dinner, scheduled for the evening of Jan. 28 in the Clayton Center for the Arts. In addition to an authentic Scottish meal (including haggis), bagpipes, poetry and Scottish dancing, the program will include a special video and giveaways. Encourage your student to RSVP for this memorable event before Jan. 21.
Business Office: Spring 2019 Tuition Statements
The spring 2019 statements are now available for viewing via each student’s Self-Service with payment in full due on or before Mon., Dec. 17, 2018. Statements are not mailed, so you may need to work with your student to access Self-Service. Outstanding balances after Dec. 17, 2018 will be subject to an $80 late fee and may jeopardize your student’s ability to return to campus and begin classes in early January. Questions? Please call Kay Pritchett at 865.981.8249.
Academics: Enrollment Confirmation
Students will confirm their enrollment for the spring 2019 semester online in January. Any students who do not complete the process online by noon on Jan. 4 will have to confirm their enrollment in person on Jan. 7. More information regarding the enrollment confirmation process will be posted in The Tartan and sent to students via campus email on Dec. 21. Any questions about enrollment confirmation for spring 2019 should be directed to Denise Cantrell.
Student Affairs: Residence Hall Closures for Winter Break
During the winter holidays, the residence halls on campus close, and we ask our students who live on campus to head home. For winter break, we ask that all students depart within 24 hours of their last final exam or, at the latest, by the Thursday of finals week at 9 p.m.
Staff will enter students’ rooms at break to conduct health and safety inspections. Please review the closing procedures on the MC website.
For students who need to stay past the deadline, applications to stay can be found online. For the winter break, we ask these be completed by Wed., Dec. 5 at noon.
Halls reopen for spring semester on Sun., Jan. 6 at 1 p.m. Students will need to check in to their assigned hall to pick up their key.
Career Center: Planning and Applying for Summer Opportunities
December marks a transition time for students to apply for internships, jobs and graduate school. Students who plan to attend graduate school have better opportunities to secure funding if they apply early. Encourage your student get serious about planning and applying for summer opportunities. Direct your student to the Maryville College Career Center website to explore career advising appointments, resume and cover letter assistance, job and internship search strategies and a database of internship opportunities.
Financial Aid: FAFSA Reminder
The 2019-20 FAFSA is now available at fafsa.ed.gov. Please use your 2017 income information to complete the application. If you do not remember your FSA ID in order to sign the FAFSA, you may retrieve it at fsaid.ed.gov. The Financial Aid Office suggests that all students have their FAFSAs signed and submitted before the state deadline on Feb. 1, 2019.
In the event that classes are cancelled or delayed due to adverse weather conditions, students are advised to check the Maryville College website for detailed information. MC is equipped with an emergency communications system that emails, texts and calls students, faculty and staff in case of a campus emergency or closure. Additionally, area radio and TV stations will be notified by 7 a.m. on the day in question. Because we are a residential campus, essential staff will still report to work, so certain services, including dining services, will not close or cease operations. As for rehearsals, performances, practices, games, etc., students should check with faculty and staff in charge of those areas. More information can be found on the MC website.
Information Technology: Self-Service Accounts and Final Grades
Having your own Self-Service account allows you to update your permanent address and phone numbers. This ensures that you receive communications and information from Maryville College regarding your student, especially in the case of an emergency.
Additionally, students may choose (but are not required) to share portions of their information with individuals who are designated as relatives in Self-Service. If grades have been shared, you will be able to view Final Grades as they are posted in December.
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Students will celebrate the kickoff of the College’s Bicentennial Year at the annual Robert Burns Dinner, scheduled for the evening of Jan. 28 in the Clayton Center for the Arts. In addition to an authentic Scottish meal (including haggis), bagpipes, poetry and Scottish dancing, the program will include a special video and giveaways. Encourage your student to RSVP for this memorable event before Jan. 21.
