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STUDENT SERVICES
Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs and Facilities 314 Maxwell (507) 457-5878 www.winona.edu/studentaffairs The Office of Student Affairs provides students with a living/learning environment that appreciates diversity, is challenging and supportive, and promotes the development of students through integrated curriculum and co-curriculum. With an outstanding and committed team of student personnel specialists, the Student Affairs organization assists students in achieving their academic and personal potential while enjoying their WSU experience through a variety of student-centered programs, services, activities, and work experiences.
In addition, the Facilities team provides professional services to students, faculty, and staff by managing the maintenance and operation of the University facilities; they provide a safe and clean living, learning, and work environment.
SERVICES The Office of Career Services assists students seeking career direction, part-time work on and off campus, work-study positions, summer opportunities, internships, and full-time employment. Alumni are also eligible to register for assistance in their search for full-time employment. Students are encouraged to register early to take full advantage of the broad range of services offered through Career Services. Individual advising appointments may be scheduled to discuss career direction and questions related to the job search, to critique resumes and cover letters, and to provide tips on interviewing. Career Services provides opportunities for students to interact with employers through career fairs, job fairs, and on-campus interviews. For students registered with Career Services, employers have access to their resumes directly through our website. Additionally, students can access job openings or update their resumes via the Internet 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Employment information and graduate follow-up results are available in the office as well as on our website. The Career Services office is open from 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. during the academic year and 7:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. during the summer.
Classroom Support Classroom Support provides real-time technology support for all WSU educational spaces. Additional services include classroom technology design and installation, equipment check-out, video production, and video conferencing. Supplementary support is provided for campus events, satellite downlinks, video streaming, and scantrons.
Counseling Center The Counseling Center provides short-term counseling to currently enrolled students who are experiencing difficulty in their personal lives. Common concerns students may bring to the Center are anxiety, depression, adjustment issues, family problems, relationship concerns, academic concerns, self-esteem, grief, alcohol use/abuse, and so on. Counselors will also assist with off-campus referrals/resources if appropriate for the student's care. In addition to personal counseling, the Counseling Center also offers career counseling, including the use of testing instruments such as the STRONG and DISCOVER programs. Outreach educational presentations are offered to both the WSU community and the community at large. Three licensed, full-time counselors, one licensed social worker, a full-time office manager, and graduate student trainees staff the Center. During the academic year, students should stop by the Counseling Center between 8:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M. to request an appointment. Services are provided at no cost to the student. The information exchanged during the counseling process is confidential; students are advised of their client rights and the exceptions to confidentiality. Information will be released with the student's written consent when appropriate.
Cultural Diversity It is the goal of Winona State University to create a learning community where all of its members regardless of cultural background feel safe and respected and where opportunities are provided to explore, understand, and appreciate one another's cultural experiences and heritage. Going beyond this, it is the goal of this institution to develop a learning community where diversity in its broadest terms–including race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, ability/disability, age, religion, economic, language, gender identity, and sexual identity–is valued, affirmed, and celebrated as an important first step toward embracing world differences in order to make the world a better place in which to live and work. Winona State University is committed to cultural diversity and supports the following initiatives as part of its mission:
In the spirit of broadening horizons and enabling campus and community members to appreciate different cultures and ethnicities, the ultimate aim of Winona State University's commitment to cultural diversity is to empower people of all backgrounds for successful living in a global society.
Disability Resource Center In accordance with Section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Winona State University shall make reasonable adjustments in its policies, practices, services, and facilities to ensure equal opportunity for qualified persons with disabilities to participate in all educational programs and activities. A person with a disability is defined as:
A student requiring special accommodation or auxiliary aids must apply for such assistance through the Disability Resource Center. Proof of disability from a competent authority will be required, as well as information regarding specific limitations for which accommodation is requested. Reasonable accommodations are the services that are necessary to provide equal access in an academic setting. Examples of possible accommodations may include testing accommodations, note taking assistance, interpreter services, tape-recorded lectures, assistive technology, writing/scribing assistance, lab assistance, adaptive equipment, priority registration, or taped textbooks. An eligible student is one who has a disability and who meets the essential academic eligibility requirements for the WSU program or activity in which the student seeks to participate. In order to receive academic accommodations, the student must identify/self-disclose his/her educational needs.
More information is available in the Student or Faculty Disability Handbook, which is available in the Disability Resource Center or online at www.winona.edu/disabilityservices/handbooks/student/shandbook.html.
Health Insurance
International Services: The Office of International Services is dedicated to increasing the number of international students on campus and providing services when they arrive and during their enrollment at the University. All inquiries about admission should be directed to the Office of International Services. See page 6 for further information about admission requirements. Universities located in other countries may also contact the Office of International Services to inquire about articulation agreements, linkages, and other forms of collaboration concerning the admission of international students. The Office of International Services also provides specialized services for international students to enhance their success at the University. Such services include helping international students understand immigration rules and regulations; scholarship/financial information and assistance; orientation programs, information about insurance requirements, employment regulations and opportunities for F-1 visa holders; English language transition courses; personal problem solving and adjustment to life in the United States; and opportunities to participate in the extra-curricular life of the University. The Office of International Services also helps students connect with Americans through the Friendship Family program and the Global Connections program for international students living in the residence halls. The Cultural Outreach program is a scholarship program for international students as well as an international education program designed for the campus and community to enhance Americans' understanding of other cultures. Throughout the year, the outreach program provides learning activities and programs that bring international students and citizens of Minnesota together to learn from each other. The outreach program utilizes international students to teach and provide experiential learning for the University's service region.
Maxwell Children's Center The Maxwell Children's Center, which is part of the College of Education, provides:
The Center serves children aged six weeks to 12 years and is open Monday through Friday from 7:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M., twelve months each year, excluding University holidays and part of each semester break. Children may be enrolled as either part-time or full-time participants. Additionally, children aged 3-5 may be enrolled in a morning preschool program. Children aged 6-11 may participate in after-school or full-day summer enrichment programs. WSU students who have children are strongly urged to contact the Children's Center as soon as they are admitted to WSU due to high demand for the Center's services.
Parking Services Parking permits are required in all University parking lots on the Winona campuses. The only exceptions are the metered spaces on main campus in the “Silver” Kryzsko lot and the metered spaces on Johnson Street. The requirement for permits includes all students who have state-issued handicapped permits. Information about how to obtain a visitor permit is available from Parking Services. For the Winona campuses, the application process for parking permits starts April 1 to be effective the next school year. If applications exceed the number of available parking spaces, a drawing is held. If space becomes available after the drawing, permits are sold on a first-come, first-serve basis. If no permits are available, applicants' names are put on a waiting list. For more details and information about the cost of parking permits on the Winona campuses, contact Parking Services.
Security Services WSU Security is responsible for the physical security of all residence halls and academic buildings throughout the University. Campus security employs three full-time security personnel with over 75 years of combined law enforcement experience. In addition, the security force is supplemented with approximately 50 students who perform security-related duties on campus. The Winona Police Department also patrols and responds to calls on campus 24 hours a day throughout the year. Security works to ensure the safety of students, staff, faculty, and University property. Crime prevention, proactive safety programs, and training are integral parts of Winona State University Security; our goal is to maintain a safe environment for everyone. See page 35 for information about crime awareness and the Campus Security Report.
Student Answer Center (SAC) When students are not sure where to go for answers to their questions, they can start with Student Answer Center (SAC). SAC is a one-stop resource; the Center is prepared to handle a variety of requests from students and guests, such as printing students' WSU invoices and DARS reports, providing advisor information, completing change of address forms and declaration of major forms. SAC is the first stop for students interested in the Study Abroad program. During the academic year, SAC is open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. and Friday from 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. (During the summer and breaks, SAC is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.) Students may also call SAC for an immediate response or, after hours, leave a voice mail for a response the next business day. If students prefer, they may submit their questions via e-mail, or they may access the list of frequently asked questions on the SAC website.
Student Health Service The Health Service facility is staffed by physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, a medical technologist, a health educator, and a medical records clerk. Services include:
The student health fee pays for most of the services provided during regular office hours. However, there is a $7.00 office visit fee to see the physician or nurse practitioner. In addition, there are charges for medications, laboratory tests, and some medical procedures and supplies. Information about costs and charges is available on the health service website. Emergency care is available evenings and weekends at Community Memorial Hospital (855 Mankato Avenue, Winona). Pre-Enrollment Medical Examination Each student must complete a Report of Medical History form and submit it to the Student Health Service. All new students get the form at registration, or the health service mails it upon request. The form can be completed without a physical exam or a physician's signature. However, the University recommends that a physical exam be done. Notes:
Proof of Immunization
STUDENT UNION/ACTIVITIES The Student Union/Activities Director and Assistant Activities Director advise and work with student committees to coordinate social, cultural, and recreational programs. Activities include movies, dances, guest speakers, concerts, river excursions, banquets, art exhibits, and other special events. More than 190 student clubs and organizations are represented; they encompass a wide variety of interests. These clubs showcase academic, athletic, cultural, political, religious, and social interests. Each organization provides service activities to benefit its members, the campus, and the community. The Alliance of Student Organizations Committee (ASO) is the central organization to which all University clubs belong. Student Clubs and Organizations ACADEMIC CLUBS
Accounting Association ATHLETIC CLUBS
Bowling Team
ATHLETIC NCAA INTERCOLLEGIATE TEAMS
Alliance of Student Organizations (ASO) COMMUNICATIONS
KQAL FM Radio - College radio station
CULTURAL CLUBS FINE ARTS CLUBS
Brass Ensemble GREEK LIFE
Delta Phi Epsilon Sorority HONORARY SOCIETIES
Alpha Delta Mu - Social Work INTRAMURALS
Aerobics RELIGIOUS CLUBS
Christians in Action - Chi Alpha SPECIAL INTEREST CLUBS
Amnesty International POLICIES AND REGULATIONS
Affirmative Action Office The Affirmative Action Officer provides information and investigates complaints of discrimination or harassment based upon gender, race, religion, national origin, age, color, creed, economic or marital status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation or affectional preference, handicap or veteran status. The Affirmative Action Officer also investigates concerns regarding sexual harassment at WSU. These confidential services are available by appointment or on a walk-in basis. Call the Affirmative Action office for more information or to make an appointment.
Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act Winona State University recognizes that providing the safest environment possible is an integral element of the University's educational mission, and the University publishes an annual Campus Security Report that is available to everyone. This report provides statements of policy for a broad range of safety, community relations, environmental safety, enforcement authority, and response issues. It also includes a 3-year statistical review of designated crimes on campus. A printed copy of this report may be obtained, at no charge, from the Director of Security, Winona State University (Sheehan Hall), Winona, MN 55987 or by calling 507-457-5158. In addition, the Campus Security Report can be accessed at the following websites:
Winona State University encourages all members of the University community to be fully aware of the campus safety issues and to take action to prevent and report illegal and inappropriate activities. Personal awareness and applying personal safety practices are the foundation of a safe community. The Campus Security Report is designed to inform and educate you on the measures that can be taken and the services available to you to assist in maintaining a safe and secure learning environment. All members of the University community are encouraged to contact the Director of Security at dwalski@winona.edu or by phone (507-457-5158) with any concerns and questions regarding campus security and related issues.
Student Conduct The WSU Student Conduct Policy and related policies, which express expectations concerning behavior and state the rights of students, are available online at www.winona.edu/studentaffairs or www.winona.edu/handbook (online Student Handbook) or in the Office of Student Affairs. Students are responsible for being aware of and complying with all WSU student policies and regulations. At the discretion of the University, students may be held accountable for behavior–both on and off campus–that constitutes a violation of local, state, and federal laws. Note that the WSU Student Conduct Policy does not replace or reduce the requirements of civil or criminal laws. If assistance with a complaint or additional information is needed, contact the Student Conduct Officer through the Office of Student Affairs.
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