Academic Services
Attending college is an important step in one's life. Higher education offers students a variety of valuable experiences. Even though the experiences gained outside of the classroom are of considerable value, the central value of a college experience continues to be found in the superior classroom instruction.
Students who manage their study time effectively, attend class regularly, get involved in class discussions and take good notes typically do well academically. However, not all students find the transition to higher education an easy one.
At Corban, one of the first places that students who are struggling with class work seek assistance is the Student Support Office. The staff can provide details about the services and can meet with prospective students by appointment.
Interested students are encouraged to contact the office by email: dmilionis@corban.edu or by phone at 503-375-7012.
Services Provided:
- Academic advising
- Individual tutoring on a limited basis
- Liaison between faculty and students
- Assistance for students with disabilities
- Scheduled times to take make up tests
- Proofreading written papers
- Voluntary academic contracts
- Study skills and time management information
Career Services
Career Services at Corban offers a variety of services to assist students in finding a job or internship while in school by posting opportunities on this website. You can also find them on the jobs board on the second floor in Schimmel hall near the Financial Aid office. We will provide resources to help you prepare for your future. We make resources available that can help you discover your own unique interests, values, and abilities, learn about different jobs and careers, connect you with part-time, full-time, internship, and summer job opportunities, create a résumé, and prepare for an interview, internship, job, or graduate school.
Call or email at 503-589-8188 or dsparks@corban.edu.
Commuter Program
Objectives of the program:
- To identify and respond to their unique social and physical needs
- To foster a sense of identity that cultivates healthy relationships and academic success
- To educate and provide access to both on-campus and off-campus resources
- Monthly contests which provide fun ways to interact with different campus groups in flexible ways Prizes!
- Soup and Substance luncheons which provide interesting ways to learn about topics of interest Free lunch!
- Housing board which provides details and contact information for housing opportunities off campus
- Lockers, mini-fridge and microwave available at the student center (limited number of lockers available)
- Free tickets to campus drama productions (limited number available)
Counseling Services
The goal of Corban University's Counseling Services is to provide high quality and confidential mental health counseling and consultation to Corban students. Focused counseling can help students successfully resolve and manage problems that interfere with academic progress. If concerns or problems are of a long-term nature or require medication, the counseling staff will work with the individual to assess his or her needs and the available resources, both on campus and in the community. All counselors subscribe to the ethics codes of the National Association of Social Workers, and the Oregon State Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists.
Appointments
You may arrange appointments with a counselor by calling 503-375-7010. Most students are given appointments within one to two days of their request. If the students need are urgent, every attempt will be made to see them the same day.
Is it Confidential?
Yes. All information gathered in counseling, including the fact that a student has come into the center, is held in strict confidence. No information is released to college officials, faculty members, parents, or outside agencies except upon written request by the students and what the law requires counselors to report.
What does it cost?
Counseling services, workshops, and group sessions are free to all students.
Educational Programs
Workshops and ongoing groups are occasionally offered:
- Alcohol / drug problems
- Conflict resolution
- Creative problem solving
- Eating disorders
- Effective study-time management
- Human sexuality
- Loss and grieving
- Stress management
Disability Services
Students with disabilities are and have always been an important part of our student body. Although the university does not offer a specialized curriculum, personnel work with students to modify campus facilities and programs to meet individual needs. The Director of the Student Support works closely with staff to ensure that students with disabilities receive the same academic opportunities as other students.
Interested students are encouraged to contact the office by email at: dmilionis@corban.edu or by phone at 503-375-7012. Early planning is also encouraged to allow our staff adequate time to make the necessary arrangements for support services.
If you will be requesting accommodations due to a disability it will be necessary to provide documentation verifying the disability. The disability assessment must have been completed within the last three years.
Services Provided for the Disabled:
- Pre-admission and pre-enrollment planning
- Admission and registration assistance
- Individualized academic advising
- Resource and referral information
- Assistance in notifying instructors of necessary accommodations
- Assistance with acquiring books on tape
- Arrangements for note taking services
- Alternative test arrangements
We also provide limited individualized services depending upon the needs of students with disabilities. Students who require attendant care while on campus must provide their own attendants.
Parking for the Disabled
Parking spaces are available for those individuals with DMV handicapped plates or place cards. On-campus parking permits are also available through the Campus Nurse or Student Services for students who experience a temporary loss of mobility.
Employment
Corban students have jobs both on and off campus. Several departments on campus, including Corban Dining Services, library and most administrative offices hire student employees.
Most freshman begin with a job in Corban Dining Services, as they are typically still hiring during the summer and have the most flexibility to work around class schedules. To apply, go to http://www.campusdish.com/en-US/CSW/Corban.
Health Services
Our Commitment
The Student Health Office is committed to promoting physical and mental well-being for all students and employees at Corban University.
Location
Second Floor, Schimmel Hall, Room. 217. This is a drop-in outpatient medical office provided for all registered students, spouses, faculty, staff, and campus visitors.
Office Hours during the school year
Monday, 9–5 p.m.
Tuesday–Thursday, 8–5 p.m.
Friday, 8 a.m.–Noon
*Closed on weekends and holidays and during Summer break
Phone: 503-375-7010 (ext. 2181)
Health Questionnaire
Each new student must submit a completed medical questionnaire to the Student Health Office during or before class registration. Returning students must complete an annual update each year they attend Corban. Students and employees alike can be assured that all medical records and background information are kept in strictest confidence. All students must be covered by a health or accident insurance.
Student health insurance is available. To view the brochure and/or enroll visit www.maksin.com then double click "college students" and fill-in "Corban University" when prompted.
Enrollment can be completed online with a credit card. You may also download the enrollment card, print and remit with check as directed on the enrollment card. Print out the confirmation page and send a copy to the Corban Health Office.
Physician Referrals
The Student Health Office maintains a list of local physicians willing to see Corban students. The nurse can assist students in scheduling appointments with a physician as needed.
Services:
- Equipment Loan
- First Aid
- General Health Information
- Health Counseling
- Health Education
- Immunization Information
- Insurance Information
- Limited Over-the-Counter Medication and supplies (aspirin, throat lozenges, Band-aids, etc.)
- Screening & Monitoring of Blood Pressures, Blood Sugar & Cholesterol
- Nutrition Information
- Treatment of Minor Illnesses and Injuries
- Weight Management Program Information
- CPR/First Aid Classes
- Selected lab tests for mono, strep & pregnancy
International Student Support
Considering studying in the United States? Corban may be the place for you. With a growing international student population currently representing over 12 nations, Corban offers an intimate environment to get to know other international students from all over the world.
New students are introduced to American culture through a fall orientation as well as a series of cultural discussions throughout the semester. Each new international student is placed with an American roommate to help make the adjustments needed to be successful for studying in America.
Hiking nearby Silver Creek Falls, exploring Oregon’s capital city of Salem and carving pumpkins at a Harvest Party are just a few of the events that await you during your first semester at Corban. There are plenty of ways to get involved with other international students as well as community life in general here. World Outreach Week and the International Fair are just a couple of ways at Corban that we see what God is doing around the world. Some international students have even been known to go on mission trips to other countries!
Questions? Please contact Jeff Benjamin in the International Student Support Office at jbenjamn@corban.edu.
Security Services
As authorized by the President and the Board of Trustees, security agents assist in preserving public peace and order, protect faculty, staff, students, visitors and property from crime and safety hazards.
Specific services include but are not limited to 24 hours a day 7 days a week security patrols, the locking and unlocking of buildings, parking regulations enforcement, campus escorts, identifying any person suspected of violating state or local laws or college rules and regulations, and dissemination of safety related information.
The Department of Security Services posts warnings of criminal activity that may impact the safety of faculty, staff, and students. These warnings may take the form of all campus voice mails, e-mails, and/or flyers posted on bulletin boards throughout the campus. These warnings are designed to raise awareness of faculty, staff, and students of their surroundings and personal safety.
All security agents are licensed and certified by the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) and may issue warnings or initiate arrests as defined in the Oregon Revised Statues. Security agents have the authority to enforce all degrees of criminal trespassing on Corban's property. The Salem Police Department has jurisdiction over criminal matters on the campus.
