About the University
The Center for Religion and Spirituality is a unit of Loyola Marymount University (LMU). A Carnegie classified R2 institution in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education, LMU is a nationally ranked university rooted in the Jesuit and Marymount traditions.
As of February 2020, the Center is part of Mission and Ministry, an organizational unit within the President’s Division.
Antiracism Project
Beginning in June 2020, the LMU Antiracism Project is an initiative to address systemic inequality within our insitution. Moving towards antiracism as an institution means that we commit to using our varied roles, training, experiences and perspectives to identify systemic issues, problem-solve, and hold our units accountable.
Classroom Support
Classroom Support ensures all classroom technology and equipment is maintained and updated and keeps learning spaces clean, organized, and conducive to learning. For immediate classroom needs, please call x87777 and choose option 1. Support is available:
- Monday-Friday: 7:30a-10p
- Saturday: 7:30a-10p
- Sunday: 7:30a-7p
Emergency Management
Emergency Management serves as an all-encompassing tool for campus emergency information, disaster readiness events at LMU, and tips on how to prepare for and respond to various emergencies.
- LMU Alert
- University Status
- When to Call 911 vs Public Safety
- Immigration FAQs
- Additional Campus Safety Information
Instructional Technology
The Instructional Technology team provides guidance and support with online learning technology (Brightspace, Zoom), immersive technology, and video creation and integration in teaching and learning.
- Brightspace Support
- Video Conferencing (Zoom) Support
- Video Creation and Integration Support
- All Other Needs
Each academic unit at LMU has dedicated technology personnel. Supporting the Center is:
Jeff Henline
Instructional Technologist
(310) 338-6061
jeffrey.henline@lmu.edu
Library Services
The William H. Hannon Library is the central library at Loyola Marymount University, and houses an array of distinctive services that support the work of faculty.
Marketing and Communications
The Marketing and Communications team provides guidance and support with communications, marketing, brand management, and public relations.
- Visual Identity Standards
- Brand Ambassadors Program
- Message Map
- Style Guide
- Social Media Best Practices
- Media and Public Relations
Many units at LMU have dedicated communication managers. Supporting the Center is:
Christine M. Nangle
Associate Director for Communications, Mission and Ministry
(310) 338-2993
cnangle@lmu.edu
Policies
All regulations and rules or procedures applicable to learning at the Center are published under "Polices". Students are held individually responsible for these policies, as are faculty when applicable. Please be sure to review them, as well as the following:
- Polices at the Center
- Personnel (HR) Policies and Proceedures
- Copyright Policy and Guidelines
- Campus Parking Rules and Regulations
- Rights and Privacy (FERPA)
Rosters and Grading
Although course enrollment and contracts are processed with Xenegrade (the online course registration platform used by the Center), course records, scheduling information, rosters and grades are maintained via PROWL (the front-end of the records and registration platform called Banner) in MyLMU. Course rosters, student contact information, emailing the class, and filing grades are done with PROWL.