Student Health & Wellness

Accommodations

Mount Aloysius College makes every reasonable effort to provide qualified services to students with disabilities in order to create equal access for academic success. The Accessibility Services staff work in collaboration with members of the campus community to ensure that the student is integrated into the academic setting that will best help them reach their academic goals. Reasonable accommodations can be provided to students with a documented disability.

Students seeking accommodations from Accessibility Services on the basis of a disability are required to submit documentation to verify eligibility for services under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Protection under these civil rights is based upon documentation of a current disability that substantially limits a major life function.

Accommodations Services Provided:

• Academic and environmental accommodations.

• Access to adaptive equipment for academic use.

• Meeting with faculty and students to support nondiscriminatory classroom policies.

• Working with faculty, staff, and students to increase disability awareness.

How to set up accommodations:

1. Student submits medical documentation and application 30 days before accommodations are required to: Student Health and Wellness Center 101 St. Joseph Hall Cresson, PA 16630

2. The Accessibility Services staff will review the documentation and determine if an accommodation is reasonable and warranted.

3. An accommodation letter will be issued to the student, and the student will be notified to pick up their accommodations packet.

4. Students sign each letter and present a copy of accommodation to faculty/staff when requesting needed accommodations.

5. The Student Health and Wellness Center will work in consultation with faculty/staff and the student should any disagreement arise.

Student’s Responsibility:

• Meet with professors to discuss accommodations.

• Notify Accessibility Services if accommodations are not being met.

• Provide necessary documentation to request accommodations.

• Notify Accessibility Services if accommodations are no longer necessary.

The College’s policy complies with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX and Section 504 of the Educational Amendments of 1972, and all other applicable Federal, State, and Local statutes, regulations, and guidelines.

For More Information

Accessibility Services | St. Joe’s 100 ADA@mtaloy.edu

Counseling Services

Mount Aloysius College is committed to providing a variety of services to improve our students’ overall wellness.

Our professional counselors offers a broad range of confidential services that address the psychological, educational, developmental, and social needs of our students. Our counselors will help students learn better ways to cope with their stressors and establish goals that will enhance their overall academic and personal experience.

Any full or part-time undergraduate and graduate students currently enrolled at Mount Aloysius College may use our services. Services are:

• free

• voluntary, and

• confidential

We provide individual and group counseling, referrals, crisis intervention, and support for our veteran students.

BetterMynd

BetterMynd is an online therapy platform for Mount Aloysius College students. You can speak with a counselor of your choosing right from your computer or phone. With a diverse counselor network and a wide variety of session times available, including weekends and evenings, BetterMynd offers students accessible and easy mental health care. These sessions are private, convenient and secure. You can register by scanning or clicking the QR code.

Health Services

Mount Aloysius College Health Services provides help on campus for hurt or sick students. A registered nurse works with a consultant physician to take care of the minor injuries or illnesses and guide you to the services you need for more serious or complex illnesses and injuries. Physician appointments are also available.

You are always welcome, even if you are feeling well. We provide services to help you stay that way, like flu shots, health counseling, and screenings.

If you have special needs – like dietary restrictions, medications, or physical limitations – Health Services can assist and provide measures for adaptation to college life.

Health Services Provides:

• Nursing assessment and treatment of minor illnesses and injuries

• Student health information requirements

• Immunizations: Hepatitis B, Tetanus, Meningitis, MMR, and PPD Testing

• Non-prescription drug dispensing

• Physician/Emergency/Community Health referrals

• Confidential, individual health counseling

• Health screening & wellness programs

• Ambulance subscriptions and health insurance information

• Annual influenza vaccine (seasonal as available)

• Blood pressure screening

• American Heart Association BLS Healthcare Provider CPR Courses

All new, incoming students are required to complete a Student Health Record. Completion of this form is a preentrance requirement for all students. Forms must be completed and turned in to Health Services prior to the start of classes. This form can be found in the Canvas Orientation Class module or from the Student Health & Wellness Center webpage.

Healthy Relationships & Safety

Student Affairs

Student Affairs provides comprehensive prevention education and responses for students regarding sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking. We provide advocacy and a multitude of additional services for students, whether they reside on or off campus. Confidential and non-confidential reporting options are available to ensure that the survivor has the means to make an informed decision when reporting any act of violence. Our mission is to provide trauma-informed programming and training to students, faculty, and staff to ensure the safety and security of all Mounties. New students can expect education on preventing violence from happening and bystander active interventions.

To report sexual violence or any other concern, visit mtaloy.edu/report.

Non-Discrimination Statement

Mount Aloysius College strictly prohibits and does not tolerate unlawful discrimination against any person on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability or handicap, national origin, race, religious creed, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information or veteran status in the administration of its admissions and employment practices, educational policies, financial aid, scholarship and loan programs, athletics or any other College administered program.

Any person with limited English language skills will be provided assistance upon request. Such assistance is provided by the College to ensure limited English language skills is not a barrier to admission or participation in programs of the College.

Inquiries or requests for information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, should be directed to the Vice President for Student Affairs, the College’s designated Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator, at the Office of Student Affairs.

For More Information

Vice President for Student Affairs, Title IX & Section 504 Coordinator | Cosgrave 108 814-886-6472

Campus Safety & Safe Walk Program

Mount Aloysius College Campus Safety personnel take student safety very seriously. Our Campus Safety staff are a proactive group of professionals that serves the college community seven days a week and 24 hours a day. Our Campus Safety Department is a full-service, private police department, formed under Pennsylvania Act 501, employing police officers and security officers. From foot patrol to motor vehicle patrol, Campus Safety is available to all students and visitors at all times. They also offer vehicle lock out services, jump starts, and escort services when you need a hand.

Our 193-acre mountain top location provides a peaceful and serene environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate for extra-curricular and outdoor life.

Our current students, and parents of our students, consistently boast of our location, resources, and feeling of security they experience on our campus.

Clubs & Organizations

Here is a list of recent clubs and organizations on campus. Clubs come in and out of activation dependent upon interest. If you have a new club idea, just let us know! It’s easy to start a new active club or organization.

• American Sign Language (ASL) Club

• Army ROTC

• Art Club

• Belltower Newspaper

• Biology Club

• Bowling Club

• Business Club

• Campus Activity Board

• Cheer Team

• Comic Book Club

• Commuter Club

• Criminology Club

• Cybersecurity Club

• Dance Team

• Drama Club

• Gaming Club

• History Club

• K-pop Club

• International Club

• Landscaping Club

• Latino Dance Team

• Medical Imaging Club

• Nursing Student Organization (NSO)

• Open Minds, Open Hearts (LGBTQ+ Ally Group)

• Outdoor Club

• Paranormal Club

• Pennsylvania State Education Association (PSEA)

• Physical Therapy Assistants Club

• Pre-Dental Club

• Psychology Club

• Student Athletic Advisory Committee

• Student Government Association

• Student Ministry Team

• Veterans Club

• Vox Nova Choral Group

• Wii Club

Interested in joining? Look for advertisements about our annual Club Fair, held each fall in early September.