Class things
This person helped me when I had a question about registering for my courses.
Who is "not Kristi"?
(your advisor is your first stop, the registrar@lr.edu is your second)
They helped me when I got a bill that was more than I expected.
Who is, "not Kristi"?
(please talk to the Dean, then contact student accounts and copy Dr Rimmer)
This person helped me when I had questions about my housing contract.
Who is, "not Kristi"?
(all questions need to go first through the ResLife colleagues, and you can always copy Kristi and Dr Rimmer)
Who is, "not Kristi"?
Every candidacy committee/board of ordained ministry has a relator, a chair and an Assistant to the Bishop or judicatory chair that serves this purpose. If you need help knowing who that person is, please contact your advisor or your candidacy committee/board.
When I needed help with an issue related to food insecurity, mental health, and my physical wellness on campus, I went to this office.
Who is, "maybe Kristi"?
(Kristi will refer you directly to the Student Health Center, located in the Cornerstone House, for all residential mental and physical health support, Kate's Cupboard in the context of food insecurity, Timely Care to support mental and physical health needs of all students 24 hours a day, or to Dr Rimmer who has access to some limited discretionary spending for acute financial support.)
When I had a question about how to register for graduation in March and some follow up questions about graduation, I referred to...
Who is "not Kristi"?
(find the commencement handbook online, and write the registrar's office, copying your advisor, with questions)
This person was instrumental in helping me clarify the difference between tuition, course fees and graduate student fees on my account.
Who is, "not Kristi"?
(since no one in the Russell House has access to your account, if you have general questions feel free to share the issues with Dean Rimmer, who will help you formulate questions for your Student Accounts staff in the business office.)
I reached out to this person when I had an idea about a student event.
Who is, "not Kristi"?
(Reach out your SGA representatives and your faculty supervisor, Professor Moss, who will connect you to the Office of Student Engagement)
Who is "not Kristi"?
(your Advisor is always your first port of call. If this is a question of CPE/field ed/internship, then Drs Driggers/Nickel/Peterson should be your first contact. They will quickly be able to assess what relates to academic planning and candidacy committee processes. Your Dean is always ready to help.)
When I was worried about one of my fellow students, and needed some help finding them support, I reached out to this person.
Who is, "not Kristi"?
(under the leadership of Dr Carla Fowler, we have a robust Student Care Referral System for students struggling with Academic success, e.g.,absences or grade issues, Financial issues, Food or housing insecurity, Personal health and well-being, social connection, etc., that should begin with Dr Driggers or Dean Rimmer, and be referred to the Office of Student Support and Outreach online. If you need help finding that form, yes, by all means contact Kristi.)
This person helped me track my degree progress to plan my sequence of courses and when to take CPE and internship.
Who is "not Kristi"?
(talk to your advisor first who will consult with Dr Driggers and Dean Rimmer if they don't know the answer)
They helped me understand how to determine whether a course that comes with a fee would receive a scholarship or if I need to fund it myself.
Who is, "not Kristi"?
(you can begin with the course instructor first, and if the instructor is not sure, Dr Driggers will know how to find the answer)
Who is, "not Kristi"?
(your student body President or representatives is a great place to start, a Professor who relates to that idea, or the Dean of Students and colleagues in the office for Student Experience)
When I had an idea to make our worship engaging, more inclusive, intercultural and experimental, I shared my idea with this person.
Who is, "not Kristi"?
(LTSS has two student sacristans who work with Pastor Vern Kinard to design, plan and execute our worship life, and they are very open to participation, ideas and most of all, help in leadership!)
Who is, "not Kristi"?
(Pastor Vern Kinard is our Campus Pastor who is here to support you with pastoral care needs, particularly when you feel that you need someone who does not assess your academic or field education work.)
This person helped me when I had an academic or pedagogical issue with my professor that needed to be resolved.
Who is "not Kristi"?
(consult the academic policies for appeals and grievances that begins with the course instructor, continues to Dean Rimmer for student support, and finally escalates to the Academic Affairs and the Dean of Students if there is no resolution)
I understood the way my financial aid package and how my LTSS scholarships get applied to my account when I talked to this person.
Who is, "not Kristi"?
(you can write Nick Jenkins in Financial Aid, Janet McKee in Student Accounts, and please copy Dr Rimmer so that I can support you)
I called them when I needed help with a building, repair or security issue.
Who is "not Kristi"?
(ResLife is your first point of contact for help with facilities, and if it is a non-emergency security issue, the LR Security Office is on call 24 hours a day)
When I receive information about my academic record or timing from the registrar and I was afraid it might affect my candidacy process, I reached out to...
Who is, "not Kristi and definitely not my Bishop or candidacy committee"?
(often times information related to your academic progress is best answered or interpreted by your advisor, who will get help from your Deans and the registrar. Please clarify this among us before sharing any interpretation with your candidacy committees.)
When I needed to vent my frustrations about a faculty member, field ed supervisor or fellow classmate that I could not forgive as I have been forgiven, I reached out to...
Who is, "not Kristi"?
(Matthew 18, then reach out to your Advisor or Dr Driggers in the case of a faculty member, Dr Nickel in the case of a field ed supervisor, Dr Peterson in the case of an internship situation, and ultimately Dr Rimmer if you don't know who else to contact or what process to engage for seeking resolution)
They helped me when I needed assistance related to writing, time management, disability accommodations and other academic student support for success in my courses.
Who is, "not Kristi"?
(talk as soon as possible to your professor and advisor, who can adapt within reason and refer you to BEAR Central student support staff is led by Teena Brooks, Deby Mitchell as Director of Accessibility Service, and Jake Graffagnino relating to graduate student support)
This person liaised between my candidacy committee and the ELCA so that I could understand how my Fund for Leaders award would be applied to my student account.
Who is, "Kristi"!
Who is, "not Kristi"?
(Always call IT, and go straight to the office in the basement of the Library)
When I had an issue arise with a supervisory over conduct or performance that I felt was unfair, I talked to this person.
Who is, "not Kristi"?
(Depending on the supervisor, this may be a case for Dean Rimmer in conjunction with Dean Titus, or it may be a case for Drs Nickel and Peterson. Please check with one of us first)
When I looked online, through my LTSS and LR Graduate Student handbook, and still did not know who to contact about my particular issue, I asked this person.
Who is, "okay, in that case, yes Kristi"?
(Kristi is indeed amazing, and will be happy to refer you to anyone that can help you. Let's just do our own leg work and trust our colleagues across the university to do their work so that Kristi can do hers.)