The Edward and Lynn Breen Center for Graduate Success engages students to become active participants in developing and implementing their career plans and graduate/professional school pursuits. From freshman and sophomore students who are exploring majors or gathering information about potential careers to juniors and seniors seeking experience and planning to transition into the world of work or graduate school, the Breen Center for Graduate Success provides students with resources and guidance to prepare for life beyond Lebanon Valley College.

Our key programs, events, and resources help students to:

• Explore possibilities and gather information through various resources and programs designed to connect majors with careers;
  
  
• Connect with others through networking events and alumni mentoring programs;
  
  
• Build a professional profile within the LVC Handshake system to access jobs and internships, register for job fairs and career/graduate school events, schedule on-campus interviews, and store résumés, cover letters, and other important documents to aid the job search;
  
  
• Get a free professional headshot photo for your LinkedIn, LVC Handshake, and other online professional career accounts.
  
  
• Gain experience through work, internships, volunteer/community service, and by participating in campus organizations; and,

• Plan for graduate school and/or transition to the world of work by constructing strong résumés, convincing cover letters or personal statements, and demonstrating effective presentation skills for interviews.

The Breen Center offers individual career coaching appointments, drop-in hours, and quality resources and services to help students explore options and be active participants in their job search.

Located in the Lebegern Learning Commons on the lower level of Mund, the Breen Center for Graduate Success may be reached by calling ext. 6560 or emailing breencenter@lvc.edu. Office hours are 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday.

Students in most academic departments may spend one or more semesters in a practical field experience through an internship program. A faculty advisor will meet regularly with the student intern during the field experience and provide guidance in making the transition from the classroom to the work place. Supervisors in the sponsoring corporations, schools, or agencies will evaluate the interns and give feedback to the faculty advisor.

In most majors, for every 45 hours a student works at a site during the semester or summer period, one credit hour would be granted; e.g., three credits would equal 135 hours during the 15-week period, or a little fewer than 10 hours per week. Only 1–12 credit hours of internship may be taken during any one semester. A student may use a maximum of 12 credit hours of internship to meet graduation requirements. Most students must have junior or senior standing to be eligible for academic credit for internships. Applications are available in the Registrar’s Office, but students should also check with their department about additional procedures and application needs.

The Breen Center for Graduate Success regularly posts internship opportunities to the LVC Handshake system and maintains links to other internship resources through their office web page. Two area job and internship fairs (in November and February), in addition to several on-campus recruiting events, are conducted annually to acquaint students with opportunities for gaining experience. The office regularly assists students with securing job shadowing opportunities for exposure to work experiences across a variety of industries, professions, and settings. In addition, students are invited to consult with the center staff on internship planning and making the most of that experience. Visit the Breen Center for Graduate Success for information on these events and resources.

The staff of the Office of Health Services is available to support the medical needs of all full-time undergraduate students, full-time graduate students, and to provide emergency medical care for the College community. The Shroyer Health Center is staffed during the fall and spring semesters with one part-time registered nurse.

Annville Family Medicine practitioners are on call for medical emergencies from 5 p.m.–8 a.m., Monday to Friday, and during the weekend. To contact them when the health center is closed, call public safety at ext. 6111 or contact a resident assistant or residential life area coordinator. Always check with your health insurance provider before visiting any hospitals, urgent care centers or doctor’s offices to be sure the visit will be covered.

Health services are available to currently enrolled full-time undergraduate students and full-time graduate students. Health services are available on a case-by-case basis only for emergency situations to part-time undergraduate and part-time graduate students.

All students are required to have a health record completed by their family physician as a requirement to be officially registered for classes and to participate in intercollegiate athletics. All health records are confidential and only health center staff has access to them. New student health forms are due August 1 for the fall semester and January 10 for the spring semester.

• Student athletes must submit the basic health record in addition to a separate athletic health record form (see athletics page).   
• Transfer students have the option to transfer their prior institution health record or submit a new LVC health record report.  The health center nurse will review all transfer records and inform student of any additional records needed.  If transferring your health record you will need to contact your prior institution to submit a records release form.  
• All health records should be turned into:
  • Shroyer Health Center, 83 East Sheridan Avenue, Annville Pa 17003 
  • Or faxed to 7127-867-6895

Health Services provides basic nursing care for common problems (e.g., colds, cough, stomach ache, minor injuries, etc.). Routine diagnostic tests are also available (e.g., tests for strep throat, urinary tract infection, mononucleosis). If you need a service that the health center does not provide, the staff will assist you in coordinating health services specific to your needs in cooperation with your insurance company.

Immunization information must be completed and immunizations up-to-date in order for your health record to be considered complete. LVC requires the following immunizations:

• TDAP/Adacel/Boostrix (booster within last 10 years)
• OPV (polio) series
• MMR (2 doses required)
• Varivax vaccine (2 doses required) or Varicella Disease (date/age of disease is required)
• Meningococcal (Menactra (A/C/Y/W-135)
• Tuberculosis Testing (PPD skin test) within the past 12 months (IGRA/Quantiferon gold blood test is acceptable)
• Hepatitis B (series of three)

Titers are acceptable for the following:

• MMR
• Varivax
• Polio
• Hepatitis B

The following immunizations are recommended, but not required:

• Hepatitis A
• HPV
• Meningitis B

Some over the counter medications at the health center at no extra charge.  The health center is not financially responsible for medications prescribed by an off-campus physician or for medication which the student may have been taking prior to attending the College.

Students are responsible for the storage and maintenance of all prescription medications. Lockboxes may be purchased for use in resident rooms and are encouraged to ensure safety with all prescription medications and/or valuables.

We are unable to provide allergy injections. Please check with your doctor for other resources for this service or another plan of care for your allergies.

Local Allergists Include:

• Allergy & Asthma Center
  720 Norman Dr., Lebanon, PA
  717-393-1365
• Hershey Allergy & Immunology 
  Entrance 4, 200 Campus Dr., Suite 1300, Hershey, PA
  717-531-6886

Excuses for missed classes due to illness are not provided by the health center. Students must speak directly to their instructors.

There is no charge for visits to the health center. The only service fee charged will be for Tuberculosis skin testing ($10 payable by cash or check only). Students are financially responsible for prescriptions (not available at the health center), x-rays, laboratory tests, and referrals to off-campus facilities or consultations that are not covered by insurance.  Shroyer Health Center recommends that students and parents consult with their individual insurance plan before a medical need occurs to verify which local health care facilities are accepted within their plan.  The health center is not responsible for verifying insurance participation, or for charges incurred by visiting facilities not allowed by a student’s health plan.

• All students must submit new student health forms, including immunizations as described above by the due date.  
• The student is responsible for providing accurate information about his or her past medical history and present symptoms to allow proper evaluation and treatment.
• The student is responsible for asking questions if he or she does not understand the explanations of their diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, or any instructions.
• The student is responsible for any charges billed to him or her.
• The student is responsible for contacting the Health Center if his or her condition worsens or does not follow the expected course.
• The student is responsible for communicating with professors regarding missed classes due to illness. 

Shroyer Health Center recommends students and parents consult with their individual insurance plan before a medical need occurs to verify which local health care facilities are accepted within their plan. The health center is not responsible for verifying insurance participation, or for charges incurred by visiting facilities not allowed by a student’s health plan. See Emergency Treatment section for local hospitals and urgent care centers

All full-time students are responsible for carrying health insurance coverage and for submitting a Medical History Form to health services. If you do not currently have health care coverage, you can find a several plans available for purchase at www.ehealthinsurance.com/health-insurance-companies or through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Health Insurance Marketplace. Note that the College does not recommend any health insurance company or plan. 

Student-athletes must have health insurance coverage that does not exclude intercollegiate sports in order to participate in intercollegiate sports. 

All full-time and part-time international students are automatically enrolled in and required to purchase the International Injury & Sickness Insurance unless an adequate proof of personal health insurance is provided to the College. Please refer to the International Student handbook for further details.

All full-time students are responsible for obtaining health insurance and submitting proof of insurance via the Medical History Form to the Office of Health Services.  If you do not currently have coverage, a number of well-known companies offer reasonably priced medical insurance plans for college students.  Note: Under provisions of the Affordable Care Act, the College is no longer able to offer the basic medical insurance plans previously available.

For accidental injuries that occur on campus, the College provides full-time undergraduate and full-time physical therapy students with a $2,500 secondary/excess insurance plan that can be used to supplement your own health insurance plan. Additional information about this accident insurance plan including a claim form is available here. The claim form is also available at Shroyer Health Center.)

For emergencies, the local ambulance service (911) will be called. Students are responsible for transportation to off-campus medical appointments and non-emergent trips to the hospital. To access this service, students should contact the health services staff at the Shroyer Health Center, Monday to Friday, 10 a.m.–3 p.m., when the College is in session. After hours and weekends, contact residential life or public safety staff.

A high-speed data network connects all campus buildings, including the library, academic and administrative facilities, and residence halls. Wireless access to the campus network is also available in all buildings and residence halls, and many locations outdoors. The servers on campus provide users with access to electronic mail, statistical analysis (SPSS), eLearning software (Canvas), quantitative software (Mathematica), administrative information, library and other databases, compilers, shared laser printers, and Internet resources.

Students may forward their LVC email to a non-LVC email service at their own risk. The College neither guarantees nor takes responsibility for the delivery, security, or privacy of email messages once they leave the LVC network or LVC-hosted services.

Computer labs for general student use can be found in the following locations:

• Bishop Library: Computers throughout the building (Windows)
• Neidig-Garber Science Center: Physics Computer Lab (Windows)
• Lynch: Lynch Technology Center, Room 177 (Windows and Macintosh)
• Mund: Center for Writing and Tutoring Resources (Windows)
• Mund: Mund Technology Center (Windows and Macintosh)
• Mund: Tech Nook (Windows)
• Yuhas Commons: Computer Kiosks (Windows)

Printers are provided in many of the locations above. Other computers are available for students in the departments of biology, business, chemistry, education, math, music, physics, and psychology.

LVC students are allotted 1,500 pages per student per semester for printing in computer labs and public areas. All pages after the initial 1,500 pages will cost seven cents per page and may be purchased in increments of 500 at a cost of $35. Additionally, unused pages from the fall semester may be carried over to the spring semester and summer terms. On August 15 of each year, the unused allotted pages will be forfeited. There will be no refunds for any unused pages.

The College has adopted Microsoft® Office as the campus standard for Windows and Macintosh. Students use Office365 for access to electronic mail, as well as free downloads of Office software for personal computers and mobile devices.

For help with this software, call the Information Technology Solutions Center during business hours at 717-867-6072.

The Information Technology Solutions Center, located in room 004 of the Clyde A. Lynch ’18 Memorial Building, is available to report problems with College-owned computer equipment and to obtain assistance with supported software. During the academic year, the solutions center is staffed from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Fridays. To reach the IT Solutions Center, you can walk-in, email solutions@lvc.edu, call 717-867-6072, or text 717-685-5820. Emails, calls, and texts received after hours will be responded to during the next business day.

Students are eligible to receive discounts on computers, printers, and software. Visit www.lvc.edu/technology or contact the IT Solutions Center for additional information.

The Center for Accessibility Resources provides persons with disabilities equal access to Lebanon Valley College programs, services, and activities. We have a welcoming environment that supports the understanding and acceptance of persons with disabilities throughout the College community, and provide reasonable and appropriate accommodations. The Center for Accessibility Resources affirms the right of persons with disabilities to obtain access in a manner promoting dignity and independence.

Students with documented disabilities, who need to receive accommodations, initiate the process with the Center for Accessibility Resources by identifying as a student with a disability, providing appropriate documentation, and requesting the relevant accommodations.

• The student registers with the Center for Accessibility Resources. Students may complete a registration form in the Center office or register online through the Center website.
• The student provides documentation of disability.
• The student schedules a collaborative intake with the director of accessibility resources to discuss and determine the need for academic accommodations.
• If the student is eligible for accommodations, an agreement is signed between the director of accessibility resources and the student.
• An accommodation letter is issued to the student for the semester.
• Students share the letter and discuss the accommodations with individual course professors.

Documentation of a disability may include: medical records; psycho-educational assessment reports; school records that specify the impact the disability has on physical, perceptual, cognitive, and behavioral activities; and/or past records of accommodations and services. A Disability Documentation Form is provided to assist students in obtaining appropriate documentation. Students may also present evaluation reports and other related documentation in lieu of using the Disability Documentation Form; however, documentation other than the Center form must be typed on the provider’s letterhead.

Documentation must include the following:

• A diagnostic statement identifying the disability,
• A description of the current functional impact of the disability,
• Recommendations for accommodations and/or services currently in use or that were successful in the past,
• A description of the diagnostic criteria and assessments used to determine the disability,
• The credentials of the diagnosing professional(s), and
• The diagnosing professional’s signature and date of evaluation.

The Center for Accessibility Resources Documentation Forms are available in the Center office and online.

Students with disabilities have the right to:

• Expect all disability-related information to be treated confidentially,
• Receive appropriate accommodations in a timely manner, and
• Meet privately with faculty to discuss necessary accommodations.

Students with disabilities have the responsibility to:

• Provide appropriate documentation of the disability,
• Deliver accommodation letters and make an appointment with the instructor to facilitate accommodations,
• Initiate requests for specific accommodations in a timely manner,
• Follow procedures to receive appropriate accommodations,
• Notify the director of accessibility resources immediately when an accommodation is not being provided completely or correctly,
• Notify the director of accessibility resources when an accommodation is no longer needed, and
• Develop self-advocacy skills and communicate specific needs for accommodations.

Examination accommodations are provided to eligible students with disabilities. These accommodations will be noted on the student’s letter of accommodation. Students who are eligible for exam accommodations must follow these procedures in order to utilize the testing facility: 

Eligible students will:

• Have exam and testing accommodations listed as an approved accommodation.
• Schedule examinations online as soon as they have the exam dates, but no later than, 3 days in advance via the online booking system/portal. This online booking system/portal is used to schedule students to complete exams in the testing facility and to request exams from faculty.
• List only the classes and exams that will be completed in the testing center.
• Schedule exams to be completed between 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
• Update the online schedule with any date and/or time changes. Exam schedules can only be changed if the professor has changed the date and/or time of the exam for the class.
• Notify the Center of any changes to the scheduled exams.

Rules for Taking Exams in the Center for Accessibility Resources (CAR):

• Exams must be scheduled between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
• All examinations must conclude by 4 p.m. daily.
• Students cannot miss a class to take an exam for another class.
• Additional test time is permitted immediately before or after the regularly scheduled exam period. Students may only complete exams outside the regularly scheduled time if there is a scheduling conflict such as back-to-back classes, the office is closed (evening/Saturday classes), or with professor permission due to extenuating circumstances.
• If students are taking an exam outside the normal class time for any reason, students MUST make arrangements with the professor and ask that the Center for Accessibility Resources be notified by the professor. 
• If students are taking an exam outside the regular class period, professors have the right to administer a different test.
• Students cannot miss a class to take or complete an exam for a different class.
• Electronic devices, smart watches, purses, bags, and other personal items are not permitted in the testing center.
• Once students have begun an exam, students may not leave the testing area until finished.
• If students cannot take an exam that is scheduled, students must contact the professor AND the Center for Accessibility Resources, as soon as possible.
• Test time allotment begins at the scheduled examination time. We will provide a 10-minute grace period in which you will retain your full allotment of time.  However, if a student is more than 10 minutes late for their scheduled exam they will forfeit any lost time and the end time for the exam will not change.
• If a student is more than 60 minutes late for a scheduled examination time, the exam will not be given and will require professor approval for rescheduling.

Please note: 

• The Center for Accessibility Resources testing facility is under video surveillance and monitored during all examinations.

All important information and correspondence from the Center for Accessibility Resources will be sent through your LVC email.

Students who are eligible for course notes as a reasonable accommodation will have this designation on the accommodation letter. Students must request a note-taker using the online note-taker request form, which notifies CAR that a note-taker is being requested for a specific course. Once a request is received, the Center for Accessibility Resources will email the faculty member asking them to seek a volunteer note-taker for the course.

Priority registration occurs on the first day of the registration period. Eligibility for priority registration is determined on a case-by-case basis during the initial interview between a student with a documented disability and the director of disability resources and is based on the need for this accommodation.

The College currently offers “provisional or temporary” accommodations for individuals who have impairments that are short-term in nature—generally six months or fewer (such as a broken arm or concussion). Such accommodations are accessed by the Center for Accessibility Resources in collaboration with medical professionals (i.e. athletic trainers, physical therapists, and physicians) and are based on supporting documentation and recommendations.

The College’s Attendance Policy holds that regular attendance at all courses is essential to academic success, and it is the student’s responsibility to attend class and to be accountable for all work missed in the event of being absent from class. Individual faculty members determine specific class attendance policies.

When necessary, adjustments and accommodations are outlined in a letter from CAR as “Temporary Academic Accommodations.” Students are responsible to communicate the necessary accommodations to their professors. Temporary accommodations may be provided for physical and cognitive rest. The student is responsible for any work missed and arrangements for make-up work must be in cooperation with course professors. During this process, students are encouraged to speak with each professor to determine course specific requirements that may be postponed or excused (i.e. postponed exams, extra time for project/assignment completion, reduced reading assignments). Students are also responsible for meeting with the director of accessibility resources weekly during the usage of temporary accommodations.

When the concussed student experiences prolonged cognitive difficulties and symptoms beyond the 2nd week post-injury, the student should consider implications that may hinder the successful completion of coursework. Students are encouraged to meet with their academic advisor and the assistant dean of academic success to consider options if missed coursework becomes too onerous to make up.

The Center for Accessibility Resources can be reached at 717-867-6028.

The Office of Intercultural Affairs & Inclusive Programs (OIA) provides leadership and direction for the development of educational, cultural, and social programs that enhance intercultural understanding of the Lebanon Valley community while fostering the College’s mission to develop students who think critically and creatively across boundaries; who solve complex problems; who communicate effectively; and who value differences among human beings. 

The Office of Intercultural Affairs & Inclusive Programs facilitates a wide range of activities that promote and foster an appreciation of peoples, cultures, and perspectives. The OIA partners with student organizations, academic departments, administrative offices, and community groups to educate the Lebanon Valley community on the importance of diversity based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status,  ability, religion, culture, and age. 

Programs provided by the office can be found by contacting the director at ext. 6235.

The Mosaic Mentor Program is a student leadership program that assists the Office of Intercultural Affairs and the College in creating a positive, supportive, and welcoming environment for incoming and transfer students from African/African American, Latino, Asian, and Native American (ALANA) descent,  Milton Hershey School (MHS), international countries, and LGBTQ+ identifying students. 

Mentors are expected to participate in leadership training prior to the start of the year, provide peer activities during the year, and assist the Intercultural Affairs office.

During winter break, the Office of Intercultural Affairs sponsors leadership training on social justice. The institute includes an overnight trip to an urban center where students conduct service at various social justice and non-profit agencies. The institute will offer students an increased opportunity to delve into social justice issues locally, nationally and internationally.

The Pallas Society is a campus-based honor society established at LVC on April 19, 2009. It seeks to affirm as well as promote openness and inclusiveness among all people. The Pallas Society is a network of students, institute faculty, and staff at LVC who exemplify inclusive excellence by fostering an environment of advocacy, support, and awareness within the realms of social justice. Furthermore, in the spirit of the Pallas Society’s commitment to these ideals, inductees into this honor society must demonstrate significant achievement as well as commitment to serving as examples and advocates of leadership, civic agency, equity, and inclusion.

The Summer Enrichment Program is a seven-day, pre-first-year experience geared at providing incoming ALANA (African American, Latino, Asian, and Native American) and multiracial students with a jump-start on college life. The program combines peer mentoring, residential living, academic success, and leadership development to assist students in making a successful transition to college and the LVC community.

The Women’s Services and Gender Resource Center recognizes that college-aged women face more than just academic issues, including issues of emotional, developmental, spiritual, and physical nature. The goal of the center is to provide a place where all genders are informed, healthy, empowered, and safe by providing a supportive atmosphere that advocates for the elimination of inequities based on gender.