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STUDENT AFFAIRS AND

STUDENT SUCCESS

The mission of the Division of Student Affairs and Student Success is to

anticipate, plan for, and respond to the needs of a diverse student body

in a constantly changing world. This is accomplished by providing pro-

grams and services that enhance learning and personal growth.

Collaborative efforts with other campus and community entities are fos-

tered to establish a supportive and challenging learning environment,

encourage student involvement in shared governance, and create a com-

munity essential to advancing the University's goal of excellence.

Student Judicial Affairs

Edinboro University has an obligation to protect its educational mission.

Standards of scholarship and conduct are established to maintain order,

to provide for the safety and well being of all members of the University

community, to support a positive living and learning environment, and

to uphold the good name of the University. Students are held account-

able for their actions and are encouraged to act as positively contribut-

ing members of the University community. Consistent with the educa-

tional mission of the University, appropriate efforts are made to foster

personal and social development. The Office of Student Judicial Affairs

provides the due process through which allegations of misconduct are

adjudicated. Copies of the Student Code of Conduct and Judicial

Procedures are available at the Office of Student Judicial Affairs in

Lawrence Towers, and the Office of Student Affairs and Student Success

in the University Center.

Student Health Services

The University is genuinely concerned that students remain in their max-

imum state of wellness. The Ghering Health and Wellness Center is

available to provide health care and health education for students. The

wellness approach to health care is of utmost importance to the staff of

Student Health Services. Maintaining a healthy student population

increases class attendance, and improves overall academic performance.

Student Health Services is staffed by licensed family physicians, a certi-

fied registered nurse practitioner, and registered nurses certified in the

college health specialty. The goal of the staff is to promote wellness,

healthier lifestyles, educate, increase health consumer awareness, and

encourage self-care responsibilities. A wide referral base is maintained

for any expertise needed to treat the student. Ambulance service is avail-

able from the local community fire department and is utilized at the stu-

dent's own expense or his/her insurance carrier. Extreme confidentiality

is maintained and information will not be released without the student's

written or verbal permission. Students are encouraged to have open com-

munications with their family or significant other. Short-term observa-

tion is available if the staff feels it would be appropriate, and laboratory

services are available adjacent to the campus. A sample of services avail-

able at the Health Center include: TB testing, allergy injections, men's

clinic, women's clinic, immunizations (at cost), domestic violence coun-

seling, HIV/AIDS counseling and testing, drug and alcohol counseling,

sexual assault counseling, educational programs, weight management,

eating concerns, nutrition, stress management, and sexual health.

For additional information, please call or schedule an appointment with

our professional staff at 814-732-2743.

Counseling and Psychological Services

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is part of the compre-

hensive student health program at the Ghering Health and Wellness

Center. It is centrally located on campus and is accessible to all students.

CAPS is committed to the enhancement of the potential of all students

by helping them to address and resolve concerns that may interfere with

their academic progress, psychological health, personal effectiveness,

and satisfaction with student life. Through the provision of high quality

psychological services and educational programs that apply knowledge

and principles derived from the social and behavioral sciences, CAPS

assists all students to obtain the most benefit from their educational

experiences.

CAPS provides services to enrolled students without charge on a short-

term basis with a focus on facilitating personal and academic growth.

The faculty includes psychologists who provide counseling for person-

al, social, and emotional concerns, as well as brief psychotherapy, crisis

intervention, group programs, personal development opportunities, con-

sultations, psychological assessment, and referrals. A listing of the per-

sonal development and group programs being offered is available from

CAPS. The sexual violence victim advocate and wellness peer educator

programs are coordinated by this office.

Hours are 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, during each

semester, except when the University is officially closed. Appointments

are requested and can be made by phone or in person. At times there may

be a waiting list to initiate services, except for emergencies. All services

provided are held strictly confidential. For additional information, call

814-732-2252 or visit us at www.edinboro.edu, keyword: CAPS.

Student Activities

The Office of University Student Activities is located in room 205

University Center. The Student Activities Office represents a wide vari-

ety of exciting programs housed within its auspices and provides a

framework of the following opportunities for students to get involved.

Student Government Association

The Student Government Association's office is located in room 202

University Center. The Student Government Association is the official

representative body of the students of Edinboro University.

Congresspersons are elected by their fellow students at the beginning of

the academic year and serve for two semesters.

SGA supports the planning of University social and cultural events and

provides budget oversight of all student organizations. One of its most

important functions is the preparation, for approval by the University

President, of a budget for student activities supported by the student

activity fund. This fund is created through the collection of the student

activity fee. SGA also operates a convenience store in the University

Center and provides shuttle service for off campus.

Weekly meetings of the SGA Congress are open to all interested stu-

dents, as is membership on SGA standing committees. All students are

encouraged to learn about and participate in, their Student Government

Association.

University Center Information Desk

The University Center information desk is located in the lobby of the

University Center on the first floor. The information desk provides an

information exchange for faculty, staff, students and the general univer-

sity community. The information desk is staffed from 7:30 a.m. to 11:00

p.m. while classes are in session. The telephone number is 814-732-

2842. Available from the information desk:

University and student organization meeting information

Phone numbers for offices, faculty and staff

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