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Introduction
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-Name -Year -Major -Hometown -Involved in on campus
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Roger H. Perry Hall
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-It is the Welcome & Student Services Center -Admissions -Financial Aid -Registrar's Office -Student Ambassadors
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Perry Hall's Significance
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-LEED Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design -Platinum Certified -Geothermal heating and cooling -It has been expanded to several buildings on campus -Also has a \"green roof\" above the Presentation Room -We are located in the heart of Burlington's historic section **One of only 11 houses in the Historic Hill District that pre-dates Civil War**
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Sustainability
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-One of Champlain's core values -Huge focus on waste reduction-recycling and compost bins all over campus - We don't even have a trash bin in our dining hall - Other sustainability examples -Ban on sale of disposable water bottles -We also have eco reps, an environmental policy major, and a full time sustainibility director on campus -Permeable walkways and LED lighting **Ranked in the Top 100 of the 2015 Princeton Review Guide to Green Schools**
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Walking into Finney Quad
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-Coolidge House Smart Space -Here there are Study Mentors and Resource Tutors -It has the writing center, English Language Learning, Math/Accounting/Finance Labs, ITS Peer Assist Lab, Academic Coaching and study spaces
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Finney Quad
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- Finney Quad is one of the most popular campus hangout spots - Named after former President Dave Finney, who requested that we don't name any buildings after him. -Several large events are held here, including the Rail Jam - $30 Sugarbush pass
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Res Tri General
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-Housing options for second year students and above -Juniper, Valcour and Butler are LEED Gold Certified -This entire quad houses about 530 students -Buildings are named after the islands on Lake Champlain
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Inside Upper Classmen Hall
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-Full kitchen available for students as long as they keep it clean -Lounge area with lots of seating that can be easily arranged and moved around -Working fireplace activated with ID card -Laundry available in all of our residential buildings -You can use your ID or quarters to do laundry -Our Residential Assistants, or RAs, hold events in the common rooms TELL STORY ABOUT RES HALL EVENT
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Pods
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-Res halls are all co-ed -This hall is seperated by gender identity by pod -We have gender free housing available for students who identify as nonbinary, gender queer, gender-nonconforming -Bathrooms are located in each pod, and are cleaned by a cleaning crew daily -Upperclass halls only offer doubles and singles so students will only be living with at most, one other student in their room - There are triples available in Lakeview - Apartment style housing is available in Spinner as well as several other locations
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Exiting Res/Tri Quad
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-Located in Skiff: Counseling & Accomodation Services Center -Counseling is free and confidential for all students -The Accommodations portion of the center is there for any students who need extra assistance making college life work for them -We have contact cards for the head of Counseling and Accommodation for anyone who wants to get in contact with them -Also located in Skiff Hall is the Women and Gender Center -Has Three focuses: empowerment and leadership development, gender identity and sexual orientation, and sexual violence awareness and prevention -Bagel Wednesdays! -Health Center is in Whiting
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First Year Residence Hall
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-19 Restored Victorian-era Mansions -Smallest is 14 Students and Largest is 60 -Students are able to fill out a form that asks top 3 choices for residence halls -Form also asks for preferred number of roommates, likes, dislikes, habits, etc. Matched with a roommate based on this. **Optional Story about your residence hall**
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Interior of First Year Residence Hall
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- Provided with a desk, chair, bed, bureau, closet space or wardrobe - Halls are co-ed and separated by gender identity by floor -At least one common bathroom per floor -Some rooms have private bathrooms directly attached to the room for only those students -We offer singles, doubles, triples, quads, and some quints, and every room is uniquely shaped. - Microwaves are in every hall, but no items with heating element are allowed in students' rooms. -You can have a mini-fridge and a TV -Usually there is more room to bring in personal furniture -No pets are allowed except fish in a 10 gallon tank or smaller
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Walking from Res Halls to IDX
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Transportation - Shuttles on a continuous loop from main campus to our Lakeside campus and back -No classrooms located at Lakeside -LCDI and MakerLab EMC -Shuttles come about every 7-10 minutes during the week, longer on the weekends or at night. -Students are allowed to bring cars to campus even as first years but you have to park down at lakeside. -It's not really recommended to bring a car because there are so many transportation options. - Most things are in walking distance and if anything you can take the bus -Bikes -Amtrak, Greyhound, Megabus -Airport -Rainbow Crosswalk
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Campus Safety
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-Burlington, VT and Champlain are very safe -Blue light system
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Argosy Gym & Fitness Center
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- Multi-purpose gymnasium open to students when there aren't events -No divisional sports, but lots of clubs and intramurals -Fully equipped fitness studio -With classes (dance, yoga, zumba...) *Optional Short Story about what you use the gym for* **Remember to point to posters on banister**
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Fireside Lounge
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-Common hangout spot for students -Student Activities: -Provide lots of on and off campus activities year round -(Target, hiking, free movie/bowling night) -The Grind
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Fireside Lounge Part 2
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-SGA acts as a voice for students -They manage all of our official clubs -30-40 official clubs and it's really easy to start a new one -Cool initiatives on campus -Cell phone charging stations -Some of the bathrooms on campus handicap accessible -Money set aside for student grants to help them achieve things
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Fireside Lounge Part 3
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-Office of Diversity and Inclusion -\"Home away from home\" for a lot of students -A safe place for many members of our campus community -Safe Space: A place where students of all identities can come together and share their stories in a space where they feel they won't be judged from their experiences. -Hosts awareness events and conferences and brings in speakers to talk about these subjects. -January 2015: We had Jasmin Rand, the attorney-at-law for Trayvon Martin and Michael Brown come to speak on social justice.
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Dining Hall
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Pizza Salad Bar International - Make dishes from all over the world The Grill - Grilled cheese, burgers Euro - Main entrees Deli - Sandwiches Dessert - Bagel, desserts, fruits -Say favorite meal -We do our best to accommodate dietary requirements - We are part of the Vermont Fresh Network, which helps keep our food as local and fresh as possible -We won the Gold Barn award for spending over 15% of our budget on local farm food -Unlimited meal plan -Guaranteed for residential students -Later on you can opt out or get a commuter plan
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Rozendaal Courtyard
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-Newly renovated in the Summer of 2016 Added lots of seating, greenery, and a general overhaul.
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Joyce Hall
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Classrooms and offices The oldest building on campus that Champlain built
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Alumni Auditorium
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-Has a capacity of about 200 people -Used for only speakers, workshops, film screenings, and performances -Performances include theater, improv comedy, dance team, etc -Champlain has no lecture hall style classes -Average class size is 17 and maximum is 30
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Freeman Hall
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-The first building Champlain purchased in the Hill District - Champlain used to be a tiny 2 year business school near Church Street and we moved to the hill in 1958. -Freeman is now where a lot of the Education and Human Studies professors have their offices. -All professors in every division have dedicated office hours and are very available to students. -Some professors even provide personal contact information. **Optional Anecdote about a major-specific professor you've connected with ** -Freeman also houses science labs and the office of President Laackman **Story about President Laackman**
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Robert E and Holly D Miller Information Commons (Library Overview)
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-Lowest Level: Circulating book collection and single study rooms -First Floor: circulation desk, where our librarians can help you find any resource you need -Team study rooms on second and third floor -We have a ton of group work here at Champlain so they are great resources to have. (Can be reserved or first come first serve) -All floors have printers -Copier and scanner on first floor -Printing is free at Champlain and can be done through our online Papercut portal from any device -Computers are also available for student use
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Technology on Campus
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- Our library has several computer labs, and we also have dedicated labs for relevant majors on campus -Hundreds of Macs and PCs -Always keeping our software up to date -Very fast internet connection and enterprise grade wifi all over campus -Burlington is the only Gigabit City in this part of New England
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Life in Burlington
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-Point out Church St and ask if anyone has had a chance to head down there yet -All sorts of restaurants, shops, etc -Only a 5-10 minute walk downtown -We are the closest college to Downtown -Burlington is a big college town with all of the other colleges in the area
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Aiken Quad
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-Another hangout spot -Classes can be held outside (include anecdote)
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Aiken Hall
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-Built in 1885 -Houses our core faculty **Required story about favor Core class or professor**
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S.D Ireland Family Center for Global Business & Technology Robert P. Stiller School of Business
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-Business schools is mainly in this building -Contains classrooms, computer labs, and professors offices
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White Hallway
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-Career Collaborative -Point out pictures depicting where students are getting internships -Every division has their own Career Coach -Personal connection in the field that they work with -Help you write resumes and cover letters, as well as give interview tips. **Required story about an internship or job experience you or a friend has had** -Sarah Ramsey '12 Innovation Lab
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Near Cornell Global Business Pavilion
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-Point out large map that highlights where students have studied abroad -We offer a lot of study abroad experiences -Semesters abroad at our satellite campuses, second party locations, as well as third party options. -Trips over Spring break to various locations for specific classes **Required Story about your own study abroad plans or experience**
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Center for Communication & Creative Media Entering the Center
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-Newest building on Campus -74,000 sq feet of new and renovated classrooms, labs, and hangout areas. -Biggest expansion in Champlain history -Mainly a space for the Communications & Creative Media Division but all students can have classes or hang out here
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EATS
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-Our newest dining option on campus with three \"to-go\" style campuses -This space has hours that compliment the main dining hall -Unlimited meal plan offers $150 flex points per semester **Optional story of food at EATS or hanging out here** -Walk by lounge area -Champlain WAVE: Student run radio station
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Second Floor
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-Collaborative Media Hub -Space for different creative centers on campus to get together and meet -Game Studio Hallway -Student-made portfolio reels and games are shown on the screens lining the hall -Computer Labs are \"New Media\" or \"Pod\" style labs designed to increase collaboration and classroom discussion. -Classroom hallway point out classrooms -We never have desks in our classes only tables and chairs to enhance classroom discussion -**Story about a class you've had that was very discussion based**
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Champlain College Art Gallery
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-Full public art gallery that has various curated work -Have trustee, faculty and staff work, outside artists, and student work. -Switched out frequently -Conference and event center
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First Floor
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-Mail Center is where students receive letters and packages and they send an email whenever you get anything. -Campus Store- Has books, supplies, Champlain gear, snacks, etc. -Offers the Best Price Promise: If you find a book out there that's cheaper than Champlain's rate, we'll match it and beat it by 10% -Everyone has a 10% off coupon in their visit packet for the campus store
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Wrapping Up
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-Thank your group and inform them that this is the end of the tour -Hand every student your business card -Let them know about the information in their packets about Downtown Burlington and let them know you can provide recommendations. -Collect nametags -Let them know how to get back to Perry and say you'll be around for several minutes if anyone has questions.
