Student Wellness

DEVELOPMENT OF STUDENTS HEALTH & COUNSELING CENTER

STUDENT HEALTH CENTER

The SHSU Student Health Center is a primary care outpatient clinic. Located on campus, it provides health services to enrolled students. These health services include preventative care services, a women’s health clinic, laboratory testing and pharmacy services that are all affordable and easily accessible.

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Student Health Center 1608 Avenue J Huntsville, TX 77340 shc@shsu.edu | 936.294.1805

At the Student Health Center, students will be cared for by a compassionate medical team, which includes doctors, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, registered nurses and licensed vocational nurses. The SHC strives to provide the highest quality of health services to patients. Students are encouraged to visit the Student Health Center for routine illnesses and minor injuries.

Students are eligible to schedule appointments at the SHC for any semester that you are a registered student and have paid the SHC medical services fee for that semester. You are not required to have health insurance to be seen in our clinic.

DENTAL

The Dental Office on campus, located in the Student Health Center, is a full-service practice that opened in August of 2014. Since then, the office has provided dental care to hundreds of people in the SHSU community. Our dentist and staff make up an experienced team of licensed professionals who aim to provide SHSU students, faculty, and staff with the most convenient access to high-quality, affordable dental care. For more information or to schedule an appointment please call the office at 936.207.8472.

LAB

The Student Health Center Laboratory is accredited by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA) The Lab processes a variety of in-house testing, as well as, collects and sends tests to a reference lab. The Laboratory can also accept test orders by any licensed medical practitioner from outside the Student Health Center. The SHC lab is staffed by Medical Technologists.

PHARMACY

The Student Health Center has an in-house pharmacy available to current SHSU students. Our facility is able to fill any valid prescription written by most licensed providers and will work with patients to find the most affordable medications to fit their needs. Additionally, the Pharmacy provides over-the-counter (OTC) products for everyday needs without a prescription. For additional information, contact the Pharmacy directly at 936.294.1803.

Medical Clinic

Monday -Thursday, 8 am to 6 pm Friday, 8 am to 5 pm

Laboratory

Monday - Friday, 8 am to 5 pm

Pharmacy

Monday - Thursday, 8:30 am to 5:30 pm Friday, 8 am to 5 pm

Dental Office

Monday - Friday, 8 am to 4 pm

DEVELOPMENT OF STUDENTS HEALTH & COUNSELING CENTER

COUNSELING CENTER

The SHSU Counseling Center provides individual, couples and group therapy to students who are currently enrolled. Our mission is to provide service within the university environment that contributes to the academic success, personal growth, and positive social contribution of Sam Houston State University students. We embrace a student-oriented philosophy that is respectful of diversity and is committed to the development of the student as a whole person.

Your clinician may recommend one or more service modalities.

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Sam Houston State University Student Health Center 1608 Avenue J Huntsville, TX 77340

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WORKSHOPS

Workshops are tailored to address common concern of college students. Workshops are conduced year round on stress management, anxiety, mood management, relationship success, better sleep, mindfulness and general adjustment. Workshops are offered at various times throughout the semester and require no advance registration.

GROUP

Group therapy offers a unique opportunity to build community, explore your needs, share your experiences, offer support to others and develop strategies to combat many different problems.

TAO

Therapy Assisted Online is a secure and completely private online tool of effective treatment interventions. TAO provides interactive exercises, practice tools and web based check-ins with a clinician. You must use your SHSU email to register and use the TAO site.

SINGLE SESSION

Single sessions are designed to address specific concerns in one single session. These sessions are designed to be goal oriented and solution focused.

INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING & COUPLES COUNSELING

Brief counseling sessions (45-50 minutes) provides an opportunity to work collaboratively with a clinician toward resolving matters that are systemic in nature. Counseling sessions are scheduled at various intervals (weekly, bi-weekly, monthly) based on treatment goals.

CONSULTATION

Consultation provides an opportunity to address unique concerns related to treatment, referral and access to resources. Consultation is a useful way to gather information and formulate next steps toward reaching one’s goals. Consultation may also be used to explore ways one might be supportive to a friend or member of the university community in need of mental health services.

CASE MANAGEMENT & REFERRAL

Case management services can assist students who need assistance connecting with outside providers and students who need help navigating community resources.

*Although email and social media are common forms of communication, the staff of the SHSU Counseling Center believes that they have significant limitations with regard to the counseling process. Please call our office directly at 936.294.1720.

The Department of Recreational Sports offers a wide variety of recreational

programming and provides facilities for students, faculty and staff.

The activities offered include intramural sports, informal recreation, club sports, wellness, special events, outdoor recreation and aquatics.

RECREATIONAL SPORTS FACILITIES

The facilities managed by the Department of

Recreational Sports include the Recreational Sports Center (RSC), the Health and Kinesiology Center (HKC), Johnson Coliseum, the McAdams Tennis Complex, the Pritchett Field Sports Complex, three Intramural Sports Fields, Sand Volleyball Courts, and the University Camp.

The RSC houses a 34’ climbing wall with bouldering area, weight room with cardio area, several multipurpose and fitness rooms, as well as an outdoor heated swimming pool. The HKC is shared with the Health and Kinesiology academic program and offers four basketball courts, two multi-purpose rooms, an 1/8-mile indoor running track, racquetball courts, and a powerlifting weight room.

Adjacent to the RSC/HKC are the three Intramural

Sports Fields and Sand Volleyball courts. The McAdams Tennis Complex, an outdoor tennis venue with eight tennis courts, is also close to the RSC.

Johnson Coliseum is located directly across from the RSC and HKC, seats approximately 6,000 people and hosts many large events each year. SammyPalooza, the Kat Comedy Showcase, Men’s and Women’s Varsity Basketball and SHSU Volleyball are just some of the activities you can see here.

The Pritchett Field Sports Complex, home to many of SHSU’s Recreational Sports Clubs, includes two athletic fields (one grass and one turf) and an outdoor running track.

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AQUATIC AND SAFETY

Our swimming pool is outdoor, heated (seasonally) and fun! We have four 25 yard lap lanes and a leisure area which can be used for water volleyball, water basketball or certain intramural and special events. Additional amenities include a sun tanning area, lounge chairs and covered tables. Student Groups, University Groups and others may reserve the pool for their events. The Department of Recreational Sports offers American Red Cross Safety Training Courses for SHSU students, faculty, and staff as well as the general public. These trainings provide the skills necessary to create a safe school, work, and home environment. Lifeguarding and Lifeguard Instructor Courses are open to the public.

CLUB SPORTS

The Club Sports Program consists of recognized student organizations that are established to promote and develop common sport and/or recreation related interest. Each club has been founded, organized, managed, and maintained by volunteer student leaders and may vary in focus and programming. E-Sports, Inline Hockey, Lacrosse, Martial Arts, Powerlifting, Quidditch, Rugby, Soccer, Tennis, Trap & Skeet and Ultimate Frisbee are just a few of the clubs students can join.

FITNESS

The Fitness Program offers comprehensive activities for the Bearkat Community. Programs include Group Fitness Classes, Personal Training, Fitness Workshops, Certifications, Nutrition Education and a variety of weight room and cardio equipment.

INTRAMURAL SPORTS

The Intramural Sports program provides you the opportunity to compete and have fun in various team and individual sports. Leagues and tournaments are organized into different skill levels so you can play against other participants with comparable skills in a relaxed recreational atmosphere. Flag football, basketball, volleyball, soccer, softball, racquetball, golf and tennis are just a few of the sports offered.

NEED A JOB?

Rec Sports employs over 250 students per year!

For more information, contact: recsports@shsu.edu | 936.294.1985 801 Bowers Blvd #162 Huntsville, TX 77340 @shsurecsports

STUDENT LIVING RESIDENCE LIFE

The Department of Residence Life provides one of the widest varieties of living options in this region of the country. Housing approximately 3,400 Bearkats, we are dedicated to delivering an exceptional on-campus student living experience and we are thrilled to be a part of your educational journey. Here at SHSU, all 14 of our residence halls and apartments provide economical and convenient living for students. On-campus living is the perfect choice when it comes to academics, convenience and programming. We look forward to helping you get the best out of your time on campus!

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@SHSUResLife

910 Bearkat Blvd., Huntsville, TX 77340

reslife@shsu.edu | 936.294.1812

APPLY NOW! You must submit a $200 deposit with your online application. This method requires an active SHSU student computer account.

All first time freshman students are required to live on-campus. All students must submit the Bacterial Meningitis Vaccination form to the student Health Center prior to room selection.

What to Bring

Bedding for twin bed

Mattress size 36”x78”

Curtains (tension rod)

Shower curtain/hooks

Cleaning supplies

Flashlight/batteries

Power Strip

Drip coffee maker

Blender

Leave Behind

Personal routers Candles (incense) Extension cords Microwaves Hot pots George Foreman grills Pets (other than fish) Weapons Valuables

STILL CURIOUS ABOUT YOUR FUTURE HOME? Stop by the Residence Life Office for a tour of a residence hall.

All housing information and notifications will be sent to your SHSU email account.

STUDY HARD, EAT WELL SH DINING SERVICE

College is a time of discovery. It is a place to discover yourself, your passion, your friends and your nutritional needs. Tackling what’s best for your lifestyle and body doesn’t have to be challenging. SH Dining Services provides a range of delicious and healthy options with meal plans that nourish your campus experience.

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Sign up for a meal plan today at shdining.com or add through your “My Sam”

ALL-YOU-CARE-TO-EAT Your appetite will meet its match at General’s Market and Old Main Market.

These locations serve only the best in variety and value, ranging from comfort foods and plant-forward favorites to international cuisine and original creations. ■ To-go boxes give the freedom to take a hot meal back to your dorm or to your next study group. ■ Reusable containers protect the environment while keeping your meal or beverage fresh and available when you need it.

FIND YOUR FIT

For terms and conditions, go to shdining.com. To make any meal plan changes, please call Residence Life at 936.294.1812.

ON-THE-GO

We offer dining locations and national brands known for quality and speed of service, such as Chick-Fil-A®, Starbucks®, and Panda Express® to name a few. We also have convenience stores with freshly made grab-and-go options; coffee, snacks and anything else you might need.

MEAL SWIPES

Meal Swipes are used to get into the all-you-careto-eat markets and come with all meal plans. Once you’ve selected the perfect meal plan, your student ID becomes your meal swipe pass.

BEARKAT BUCKS

Bearkat Bucks are included with your meal plan to be used at all locations.

SWIPE FLEXIBILITY

Use your meal swipes whenever you want!

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24-HOUR SERVICE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

The University Police Department (UPD) provides services 24-hours a day, 365 days a year, including holidays. Additionally, our department provides a number of services including escorting students during the evening and night time, vehicle jump starts and crime prevention/awareness programs.

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ON-CAMPUS RESOURCES

SHSU University Police Department 2424 Sam Houston Ave., Huntsville, TX 77340

WOODLANDS/CONROE CAMPUS

3380 College Park Drive, Suite 117 The Woodlands, Texas 77384 shsu.edu/police | police@shsu.edu 936.294.1800

(Emergency on-campus) 936.294.1000 | TTY 936.294.3787

SERVICES

SECURITY ESCORT

In the interest of safety of the faculty, staff, students and visitors to the campus, we provide an escort

24 hours a day to all persons going to on-campus destinations. A uniformed patrol officer or student assistant with the University Police Department will walk with you to ensure your safety.

AWARENESS PROGRAMS

The University Police Department’s CORE group provides several presentations to continually improve the safety on the Sam Houston State

University campus. Officers normally engage in an “open forum” style discussion with participants, and may provide relative personal past experiences. Following each presentation, participants will be given the opportunity for questions and answers.

VEHICLE ASSIST

Should you experience trouble starting your vehicle, a University Police Officer will be glad to

assist you. We are able to jump start batteries and assist with tire changes. If you lock your keys in your car, we can provided a discount with our local wrecker company to assist you. If all officers are on high priority calls, we will not be able to provide immediate assistance.

CAMPUS SECURITY AUTHORITY

A Campus Security Authority (CSA) is an individual, who by virtue of their university responsibilities

and under the Clery Act, is designated to receive and report criminal incidents to the Department of Public Safety so that they may be included and published in the university’s Annual Security Report. They have completed training on appropriately handling reporting crimes, victim relations and support, and related school policies. CSA’s include Police officers, residential advisors, provosts, deans, directors, advisors, coaches, and other selected SHSU employees.

shsu.edu/admissions/clery-act ANNUAL SECURITY REPORT

The Department of Public Safety, in accordance with Local, State, and Federal laws, provides an Annual

Security Report, which details specified criminal offenses, fires, and resources for all SHSU campuses. To view the Annual Security Report please visit the Department of Public Safety webpage.

shsu.edu/dept/public-safety/upd/annual.html

CONCEALED CARRY

Effective August 1, 2016, a license holder may carry a concealed handgun on or about the license holder’s person while the license holder is on the campus of an institution of higher education.

Sam Houston State University recognizes the right of individuals licensed to carry concealed handguns to do so on campus.

WHO CAN CARRY?

Individuals who are 21 years of age and who currently possess a handgun license from the State of Texas or an approved reciprocating state may legally carry a concealed handgun on or about their person.

STORING A HANDGUN

The handgun must be stored as outlined in your licensing requirements and the SHSU Policy

PROPERTY REGISTRATION

Devices are often lost or stolen. Register them on MySam, so that we can help locate and identify them.

PARKING

Annual ePermits are available to faculty, staff, and students. SHSU embraces license plate recognition technology, no hangtags or decals will be issued. Purchases are made through the parking portal and transferred to your MySam account for payment. Login to our parking portal at shsu.edu/park to manage your parking account.

Sam Houston State University understands the importance of communicating quickly and appropriately with students, faculty staff and visitors. Here are the communication tools used by SHSU Department of Public Safety during emergencies.

KATSAFE

KatSafe is a campus-wide notification system used to alert the SHSU community. Notifications are communicated through email, phone, social media posts, desktop alerts to all registered users on-campus and the outdoor messaging system. For more information visit: shsu.edu/KatSafe or download the SH Guidebook app.

Emergency notifications will be made through KatSafe when there is an immediate or impending threat to the health and safety of the university community. Alerts are sent based on your MySam preferences to all SHSU students, faculty and staff.

In case of an emergency Call University Police at 936.294.1000 or 9-1-1

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Important information about emergencies or timely warnings will be posted in a colored box on the top of all SHSU pages. Additionally, the KatSafe icon in the upper right-hand corner of all SHSU pages will turn red if there are emergency updates.

TEXT MESSAGES AND PHONE CALLS

Text messages are one of the main forms of communication used during a campus emergency. Automated voice calls are also used to distribute information. You can enroll in text messaging and add up to 10 phone lines to your account in MySam.

EMAILS

Official emergency information may be sent via email to SHSU email addresses. Additionally, during an emergency, professors may send emails related to class or course materials via email or to Blackboard during this time.

ALERTUS

Alertus is used to alert people during an emergency by displaying a message on the screens of all computers connected to SHSU’s network. This system is tested monthly.

SIRENS WITH VOICE MESSAGES

There are 21 campus-operated emergency phone towers positioned throughout campus. These towers sound a tone followed by a voice message to alert people who are outside to potential dangers. Ten of these sirens are equipped with emergency phones. These sirens are tested monthly.

Additionally, there are approximately 22 additional emergency phones around main campus, all elevators are equipped with emergency phones, and more than 100 courtesy phones, most of which are located in residence halls.

SOCIAL MEDIA

The official Sam Houston State University social media channels are frequently updated during emergencies.

Follow facebook.com/samhoustonstate and twitter.com/samhoustonstate for information during an emergency. These pages are monitored and a good place to ask questions regarding campus activities during emergencies.

TITLE IX

The Office of Institutional Diversity & Inclusion is home to the SHSU Title IX Coordinator, and is the central office for making a complaint regarding behavior that may constitute sexual harassment and other forms of sexual violence. The Title IX Coordinator offers consultations for students, faculty, staff and supervisors who have questions or concerns. In addition, a person may call the Title IX Coordinator anonymously to discuss his/her situation, receive information, and decide what to do later.

Title IX exists to deter gender-based discrimination and make our campus a safer, more welcoming, place to be. In most instances, support, remedies and other resources can be provided right away!

REPORT AN INCIDENT If you or someone you know has been subjected to sexual assault, sexual violence, or any other form of sex-discrimination under Title IX, you may report such misconduct or file a formal complaint with the Title IX Coordinator.

Jeanine Bias Nelson John W. Thomason Building 1831 University Avenue, Suite 302 Huntsville, TX 77340 shsu.edu/titleix | jbias@shsu.edu | 936.294.3080

TITLE IX SERVICES

■ Consulting ■ Investigations ■ Training ■ Policy Implementation ■ Policy Interpretation ■ Risk Management

ADDRESSING SEXUAL MISCONDUCT

Sam Houston State University takes sexual harassment and sexual misconduct seriously

in order to maintain an environment that promotes prompt reporting of all types of Sexual Misconduct. The university upholds timely and fair resolution of Sexual Misconduct complaints under the advisement of the Title IX Coordinator. Further, Title IX officers take prompt and appropriate action to eliminate Sexual Misconduct when such is committed, prevent its recurrence, and remedy its effects.

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

Sam Houston State University complies with Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972

(Title IX), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in educational programs or activities; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), which prohibits sex discrimination in employment; and the Campus Sexual Violence Elimination Act. Sexual misconduct, as defined in the University’s Sexual Misconduct Policy, constitutes a form of sex discrimination prohibited by Title IX and Title VII.

TITLE IX COMPLAINTS AND INVESTIGATIONS

A campus Title IX investigation is different from any law enforcement investigation. Our Title IX Coordinator and other supporters can help you decide the best course of action for you by describing our available options.

■ You can tell someone on campus about a Title IX complaint and proceed with the investigative process if required. Plus, if you choose, you can file a police report. It’s completely up to you.

■ If a case of alleged sexual harassment or sexual violence occurs, Sam Houston State University will promptly and equitably investigate under Title IX to determine what occurred. We also take appropriate steps to resolve the situation and ensure that it is never repeated.

■ We’ll investigate Title IX complaints in a prompt, fair and impartial manner.

■ We’ll take steps to prevent the recurrence of any harassment and to correct its discriminatory effects on the complainant and others, if appropriate.

■ Both parties can present witnesses and other evidence.

■ The time frame for a grievance investigation will typically take up to 60 days, unless it’s particularly complicated. ■ Complainant and Respondent will be notified of the outcome of the complaint.

The Sam Houston State University Title IX Coordinator and Staff are available to you and are responsible for:

■ Overseeing all Title IX complaints and investigations to provide prompt, fair and equitable resolutions.

■ Identifying and addressing any patterns or systemic issues that arise related to Title IX.

■ Being available to meet with students, faculty, and staff to provide support and answer questions.

■ Working with other college or university officials as required.

■ Coordinating training, education and communication pertaining to Title IX for the SHSU campus and community. ■ Assisting faculty, staff, students and law officials with responding appropriately to reports of sexual violence.

■ Ensuring that our institution is compliant with all Federal, State and local Title IX responsibilities.

The Office of Institutional Diversity & Inclusion will help to create a fair, inclusive, equitable and diverse

campus recognized globally for embracing diversity and inclusion in innumerable forms, including race and ethnicity, gender and gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, language, culture, national origins, religious commitments, age, disability status, military status, and political perspective. Our office challenges the community to redefine and explore diversity, equity, and inclusion beyond their own personal experiences by providing ongoing training, services, programs and resources.

SERVICES

■ Faculty & Staff Training ■ Student Training ■ Peer Education & Leadership Programs ■ Student Internships ■ Educational Workshops ■ Institutional Inclusion Initiatives ■ Faculty, Staff & student grievance reviews and investigative processes

John W. Thomason Building 1831 University Avenue, Suite 202 Huntsville, TX 77340

shsu.edu/inclusion | jbias@shsu.edu | 936.294.3080

NOT ON MY CAMPUS

Not on My Campus is about empowering individuals to appropriately protest acts of violence and intolerance to promote acts of inclusiveness at Sam Houston State University. This program is about making a pledge to end violence, harassment, discrimination and is committed to ensuring that individuals have a place for a positive voice to support all those who have been victims.

STUDENT LEGAL & MEDIATION SERVICES

Sam Houston State University has an attorney on staff dedicated to advising currently enrolled SHSU students about their legal rights and responsibilities. This service is available to students seeking counsel prior to signing or entering into a legal relationship, as well as those who may be in the middle of a controversy, assuming they are otherwise unrepresented by counsel.

HOW WE HELP STUDENTS

LEGAL CONSULTATION

■ The majority of our advising is in one-on-one consultation, reviewing individual concerns, discussing the potential legal issues and providing information on next action steps/solutions. Make an appointment on Campus Connect today!

LEGAL SPEAKER FOR YOUR PROGRAMS

■ Student Legal & Mediation Services is available to speak on legal issues, or recommend other expert speaker, for student organization meetings and classes.

MEDIATION

■ Student Legal & Mediation Services also offers mediation. This is a fast, economical, and confidential way to resolve disputes. If all parties agree, we can provide mediation for student to student, as well as student to group disputes.

NOTARY SERVICES

■ Limited notary services are available free of charge for current SHSU students, faculty and staff.

BACKGROUND REPORT SERVICES

■ Student Legal & Mediation Services will provide currently-enrolled SHSU students with a background report where they can check for identity theft and other issues. ■ All matters presented to Student Legal & Mediation Services are confidential. No communication is disclosed without the student’s signed consent or as required by law.

SHSU Student Legal and Mediation Services

Lowman Student Center, Room 327

slms@shsu.edu | 936.294.1717 @shsuslms

SERVICES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

The Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) promotes full and equal access on the part of students with disabilities to educational and extracurricular programs and activities at SHSU.

SSD affords students with disabilities the opportunity to reach their full potential by:

■ Providing academic adjustments and auxiliary aids and services. ■ Promoting independence and self-advocacy. ■ Making referrals to support services on campus and in the community.

SSD seeks to foster a supportive and inclusive environment for students with disabilities by:

■ Building and maintaining partnerships with faculty and staff. ■ Promoting disability awareness on campus. ■ Providing consultation services and outreach programming on student disability issues for the SHSU community.

It is the policy of Sam Houston State University that no otherwise qualified disabled individuals shall, solely by reason of their disability, be excluded from the participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any academic program or activity.

Students with disabilities may request admissions or registration assistance by calling or emailing the Undergraduate Admissions Office 936.294.1828 | admissions@shsu.edu or by calling the Registrar’s Office 936.294.1040.

Lee Drain North Annex 1916 Avenue J , Huntsville, TX 77340 Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm (Excluding university holidays) disability@shsu.edu | 936.294.3512 | TDD 936.294.3786

FINANCIAL & FAMILY RESOURCES

64 Scholarships & Financial Aid 65 Cashier’s Office 66 Bearkat OneCard Services 67 Student Money Management 67 BearkatsGetHired 68 Parent & Family Relations 69 Office of Alumni Relations