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Volume 2: issue 1 August/September
Welcome to a new academic year in the ADP at Belmont Abbey
College! We are looking forward to a new and exciting year. Please
be sure and welcome the more than 150 new students and 20 new
THE NIGHT OWL
faculty who have joined the ADP this semester.
In addition to new students and instructors, the space on the Sacred
Heart Campus has also expanded with the completion of the
renovations to Mercedes Hall. The opening of Mercedes has
increased the number of classrooms and study areas available to ADP
students. Located on the first floor you will find a student lounge.
Equipped with tables, couches, vending machines and wifi, this is a
great place to study, grab a snack, eat dinner before class, or sit and
chat with your friends. For those seeking a more spiritual
atmosphere, there is a chapel on the first floor of Mercedes Hall.
This beautiful chapel is open to students, staff and faculty of all faiths
who wish for a place to pray or engage in quiet reflection. A
computer lab and study area will open on the second floor of
Mercedes Hall later this semester.
Mercedes Hall
As always, the ADP staff is here to assist you in all your academic
endeavors. We hope you have a very successful year.
Upcoming Dates Giveaway
∗ August 18 - New Student Orientation You’ve probably seen some of your fellow
∗ August 20 - 16-Week Evening and ADPI students with Belmont Abbey College Adult
(Mon/Wed) classes begin
Degree Program decals on their cars. Every
∗ August 21 - Day and ADPI (Tue/Thu) classes
begin month we will be selecting one car with a
∗ August 25 - Weekend classes begin decal displayed to receive a prize from ADP.
∗ August 28 - Last Day of Add/Drop If you don’t have a decal on your car, stop by
∗ September 3 - Labor Day, no class the front office and ask for one. They’re
∗ September 11 - Last day to officially withdraw
free!
from an ADPI class with a “W”
Student Services Feature:
Ac a d e m i c R e s o u r c e C e n t e r
The ARC, located in the lower- Students are encouraged to take a drop-in basis during the tutor’s
level of the Abbot Vincent Taylor advantage of the tutoring services scheduled hours. Students can
Library, provides a range of services provided by faculty and peer gain access to the current tutoring
to facilitate students’ academic tutors across the academic schedule by checking their BAC
success and pursuit of excellence at disciplines including English, email account or stopping by the
Belmont Abbey College. The Mathematics, Accounting, ARC.
Academic Resource Center offers Biology, Computer Science,
If you have any questions
space for tutoring, as well as spaces Business, Criminal Justice,
regarding tutoring contact Sharon
for individual and informal group History, Political Science,
Allen at 704-461-6683
studying, and computer work Psychology, and Writing.
or SharonAllen@bac.edu.
stations. Tutoring sessions are offered on

2. Do you have friends or family members who could benefit from a Belmont Abbey
Education? Have them fill out the form and drop it by our office. We can put them
in contact with an Admissions Officer to start their journey to a new future.
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ADP Office Hours I m p o r ta n t N u m b e r s
Monday/ Tuesday / Thursday: 8:00am - 7:00pm ADP Office: 704-461-6666
Wednesday/Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm Financial Aid: 704-461-6718
Registrar: 704-461-6733
Business Office: 704-461-6715
Student Opinions Matter! ADP Success Stories
When you receive a survey link in your email, have you ever Have you recently received a promotion? Gotten a new job?
wondered who was requesting the information and why the Received an award? Let us know your success stories and you
information is needed? Will the feedback actually be utilized? could be featured in the next issue! Send a brief description of
We realize that many students believe that completing surveys is your success story to maryheuser@bac.edu.
a waste of time. In reality, student feedback is used to improve
the quality of both the academic and social experience of
students on campus.
Did you know that the College has made many changes as a
result of suggestions and feedback provided by students taking
surveys? For example, students wanted more food options and
the College responded by expanding the grill options at Holy
Grounds and adding smoothies! Another common frustration of
students is the cost of textbooks. The College responded by
working with vendors to lower the cost of textbooks by 9%,
reducing the cost below many online sites. Additionally, the
College bookstore expanded operating hours in an attempt to
better serve ADP students. So, next time you receive a survey
request in your e-mail inbox, please take the time to complete
the survey because your feedback is important. Without your
help these changes cannot happen. Let your voices be heard!