Missed Service Procedures and Inclement Weather Policy

Contact Information:

• If during the business hours of 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, call Danielle Critelli at (610)-660-1334
• If outside office hours, call the FJI Student Workroom at (610)-660-1004 with questions
• With emergencies and concerns, call the Office of Public Safety at (610)-660-1111

Clearances

Students serving at many of our Community Partner Organizations are required by SJU and their CPO to complete up to four clearances: FBI Fingerprints Check, PA Child Abuse Check, PA Criminal Background Check, and SJU Minors on Campus video. To review SJU's policies on clearances, click here.

Instructions for Applying for PA Child Abuse Check, PA Criminal Background Check, SJU Minors on Campus video:

• Instructions for Completing (1) PA Criminal Background and (2) PA Child Abuse Background Checks
• Screen Shot Instructions for completing (1) PA Criminal Background and (2) PA Child Abuse Background Checks
• Instructions for Completing SJU Minors on Campus Training Video
  • https://learn.ue.org/HH0E1593465/SJUProtectingChildren

Instructions for the FBI Fingerprints Check:

• NEW Instructions for Completing FBI Clearance through Morpho Trust
• The Faith-Justice Institute hosts complimentary on-campus fingerprints for service-learning students.
  • Students must register for a fingerprint appointment; all students requiring fingerprints will receive an email with the registration link and need to use access code for SJU appointments.
• Students will pay for cost of fingerprint ($23.85) at appointment at the time of their appointment; there is an opportunity for reimbursement with correct and timely upload.
  • If paying this upfront is a financial burden to you, please contact Danielle Critelli at dcritell@sju.edu or 610-660-1334.
  • In order to be reimbursed for your FBI Background Check, you will need to (a) bring a copy of your FBI Registration with your SJU ID# written at the top of the receipt to Post-Learning Commons Suite 131 AND (b) all other required correct clearances are uploaded to the Nest.
    • We submit a request for your reimbursement; however, it could take up to several weeks for you to receive the funding. Please check your bank accounts as well as your home address for a check mailed to you.
• Fingerprinting is also available off campus at the following locations:
  • IdentiGo Locations for FBI Fingerprint Clearances
  • PA Service Code Form - Colleges-Universities

Instructions to Upload Clearances to the Nest

• NEW Instructions for Uploading Clearances to the Nest
• You will need to (a) upload a copy of each of your required clearances to the SJU Nest AND (b) print two copies of each clearance result/certificate – one for your personal file and one to bring to your community partner.
• All clearances are required to be uploaded to the Nest by a specified due date. You must turn in all completed background reports to your community partner organization during your first week of service.

Freshman Transportation: University Vehicles

Driver Training

• All students must pre-register for a training session the Nest.
• Steps to Register on the Nest:

1. Log on to the Nest→ School Services
2. Under Public Safety, click on "Van Driver Training"
3. Fill out Van Driver Application & AgreementSelect Driver Training Presentation

• Before DT presentation , you must:
  • Bring a copy of your driver’s license to the training
  • Bring the completed Transportation Form with you to the training

Day of Service Car Procedure

• You will be driving a car or mini-van; you will not drive 12-passenger vans to service.
• SJU Vehicle keys are located at Office of Public Safety in Barbelin Hall.
• You will be asked to show your SJU ID and to sign out keys at front desk.
• Keys might be reserved under your name or your service partner’s name. Ask for keys under all names in group.
• All vehicles are located on, and returned to, the 5th floor of Hawks Landing.
• NEW: Take note (or picture) of your vehicle’s starting and returning mileage. You need to record this info in the binder in Office of Public Safety when you return to campus.

If you experience an issue with your assigned vehicle:

1. fill out the log located in the Public Safety Office in Barbelin Hall
2. email vehicles@sju.edu after your service activity and cc dcritell@sju.edu 
3. visit the Office of Public Safety in Barbelin
4. Call 610-660-1111 for assistance

Semester-Long Transportation: Public Transportation Policy

• Septa transportation passes are distributed twice a semester. You will receive enough passes for half of the semester.
• You will need to identify your travel route to your placement. We suggest using Septa.com and go to “Trip Planner” and enter your community partner organization'ss address (found above). Change the date to reflect your first day of service.
  • Another good resource to look up transportation options is Google Maps, selecting public transportation. Double check the route schedule on Septa.com. 
  • We do not reimburse or cover the cost of SEPTA train tickets.
• Students must complete travel before 6pm on SEPTA and pick-up tokens as per the process outlined below.

All students leaving Community Partner in the afternoons and evenings can ask a supervisor or staff member to walk them to their car or bus stop after service has ended.

Faith-Justice Institute Service-Learning Emergency Protocol

Emergency Guidelines: Office of Public Safety

SJU Safe App

• Download from the Apple Store

Contact Information:

• Faith-Justice Institute professional staff (610)-660-1337
• Faith-Justice Institute student workroom (610)-660-1004
• With emergencies and concerns, call the Office of Public Safety at 610-660-1111

• Connecting your service-learning experience to your job search
• Has Service-Learning influenced your career choice? Tell your story at SJU's Outcomes
• For a Map of Community Partners working with the Freshmen and Semester courses please click here go to the community partner web page.