Campus Safety & Health Seminar

Family Orientation 2013

Today’s Program• Marquette Trends• Campus Resources• Department of Public Safety• MU Medical Clinic• Counseling Center• Student Development

• Questions

Let’s think about yesterday…

Student Trends, Norms & Beliefs

Academics

• 20% of new students expect the highest degree they will earn will be a bachelor’s degree

• 40% expect to earn a master’s degree• 40% expect to earn an advanced

degree

Academics• Nearly all new students predicted

they would end their first year of college with a GPA of 3.0 or higher

• 45% of freshman typically end the year with a cumulative GPA below 3.0

Student Engagement• 85% of MU students are involved or

have been involved in student organizations

• The most popular types of student orgs at Marquette are:o academic/professional - 43% o Service - 37%

Student Engagement• 87% of MU students have

engaged in service during their time at MU

• 15% of students are involved in faith & spiritual programming

• 60% of students identify as Catholic

Health & WellnessTop 5 reported health problems/concerns:

1. allergies2. sinus infection3. strep throat4. back pain5. asthma

Health & Wellness2012-13 factors affecting students’ academic performance: 1. 26% stress2. 21% cold/flu/sore throat3. 19% sleep difficulties4. 17% anxiety

College Student Mental Health

• Age of onset for many issues is college years• Counseling Centers are typical mental health

clinics• Less stigma about getting help• Medications allow access to higher

education• More complicated diagnosis

Common Mental Health Concerns in College StudentsIn the past 12 months have you

National MU

Had difficulty functioning due to depression

30.4% 30.2%

Seriously considered suicide

6.6% 6.1%

Been dx with depression 11.1% 11.4%

Been diagnosed with anxiety

12.0% 10.3

Had alcohol impact academics

3.6% 6.7%

Marquette University Counseling Center

• Address issues of normal developmental process of becoming an adult and transitioning to college (i.e. separation anxiety, academic challenges, identity development, break ups)

• More serious problems (i.e. eating disorders, alcohol abuse, anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts/behaviors, significant losses, trauma)

What we know about the students we see:

Data from CC stats 2012/2013:• 20% on psychiatric medications• 1.9% have thoughts of harming others• 47% been in therapy before• 55% anxiety, 44% depression, 30% academic concerns, 28%

relationship issues• 32 hospitalizations• 19% suicidal riskCC clients report improvement in symptoms that contribute to increased academic performance (60%)Students are receptive to seeking mental health treatment (10% of students)

Alcohol & the College Effect• Incoming students prior to arrival on campus:– 63% identify as non-drinkers– 14% light-moderate drinkers– 24% high-risk drinkers (5% problematic)

• Incoming students 6 weeks after arrival on campus:– 54% identify as non-drinkers– 15% light-moderate drinkers– 31% high-risk drinkers (6% problematic)

Other Substance Use• First 6 weeks of the semester are critical in

formation of habits that help ensure academic success

• 6% of first year population endorse marijuana use

• Both primary and secondary consequences of high risk drinking and drug use are well known

• Good Samaritan Policy to encourage students to seek assistance for a peer in medical emergencies related to AOD

Sexual Violence• 75% of MU students had 0 or 1

sexual partners in the last year (NCHA, 2012)

• 95% of MU students are comfortable asking for or giving consent in a sexual relationship (EBI, 2013)

Personal Safety• # 1 crime is unsecured & unattended

property

• Be aware of your environment & walk in groups or utilize campus resources

Patrol Zone

N. 7th St. to N. 24th St.,

W. Clybourn St. to W. Highland Ave.

LIMO Program

250,000 LIMO

transports per year.

There are 619 DPS Cameras located in the and around the MU community…but remember we

live in a digital world and cameras

surround each of us.

Cameras

Blue Light Phones

There are 450 blue light

phones located in the MU

campus community.

Campus Resources

Department of Public Safety

Department of Public Safety (DPS)• 749 N. 16th Street, first floor of the 16th Street

Structure

• Open 24 hours a day, every day

• Almost 90 full-time officers

• Services:– Vacant House Watch– Student Safety Patrol (walking patrol)

Contact Phone Numbers:

• LIMOs- (414) 288-6363

• Non-emergency- (414) 288-6800

• Emergency- (414) 288-1911

Collaboration

• Milwaukee Police Department

• District 3 Community Prosecution Unit

Marquette University Medical

Clinic

Medical Clinic• SE corner of Schroeder Complex• Hours:– Mon. – Wed. 8:00 am - 5 pm–Thu. 9:30 am – 5pm– Fri. 8:00 am - 4 pm

• Appointment based system–414-288-7184 or Webportal–Same day appts available

http://www.marquette.edu/medical-clinic/

Medical Clinic• Primary/urgent care clinic for students• Staffed by–M.D.’s–Physician assistants–R.N.’s–Medical Assistants–Laboratory technicians–Dietician

Medical ClinicServices

• Illness/Injury care• Immunizations• Laboratory tests• I.V. fluids• Allergy shots (as

directed by your allergist)

• Physicals and T.B. testing

• Travel vaccines/meds

• Women’s health care• Men’s health care• Sports injuries• Medication

prescriptions• Referrals to specialists

Medical Clinic• Health fee (part of tuition and fees) covers:– Unlimited visits to the medical clinic for

illness/injury– Core laboratory tests• Rapid strep tests• Mono tests• Urinalysis• Viral cultures

– Self-care kits for cold/flu symptoms– ACE wraps/finger splints

Medical clinic• Low cost/”at cost”:–Advanced lab tests– I.V. therapy–Orthopedic equipment–Physicals (requiring physician signatures)– Travel Clinic –Vaccines

Medical ClinicHealth Insurance• Medical clinic does not bill insurance– Itemized receipts for items not covered by the student

health fee• Need health insurance coverage for:– Off campus outpatient care/specialists– Emergency/urgent care services Ask your private health insurance carrier• What is the out-of-network coverage?• Copy of health insurance card for student

Optional Insurance Plan

• Student injury and sickness insurance plan• University-sponsored group plan for students• Administered by American Management Advisors• Underwritten by Nationwide Life Insurance Co• www.sas-mn.com

Medical Clinic

• After-hours care– NurseDirect hotline 855-839-5121

– Aurora Sinai Emergency Room (12th and Kilbourn)– Columbia/St Mary’s Urgent Care (734 N. Jackson)

Medical Clinic

• Immunization policy in effect• Proof of immunization and/or disease, as applicable,

is required for– MMR, Chicken Pox and Tetanus/Diphtheria.

• TB Screening Questionnaire• Non-compliance= registration hold!• Forms are at https://checkmarq.mu.edu

Flu Shots

• Flu Clinics start in September and continue thru October– Sept 30th AMU is the first one

• Also available at the Medical Clinic and during Family Weekend (Oct 5)

• $20– Flu gift cards

• The Parent Perspective is an online monthly magazine brought to you by The Marquette University Medical Clinic and the Counseling Center.

• Issues cover a wide variety of college health and wellness topics.

• Orientation issue is out!

Counseling Center

Counseling Center at MU

• Confidential• Free to full time enrolled students• See about 8-10% of student population in

scheduled appointments• No wait list, even during peak utilization• Staff of psychologists, social workers,

counselors, a psychiatrist and advanced level trainees

Counseling Center & the Campus Community

• Consultation• Crisis response• Outreach and education• Stress reduction programming for students

(midterms and finals)

Counseling Center Services

• Location: Holthusen Hall, Room 204 (Varsity Theater)

• Hours: M-F 8AM-4:30 PM

• Contact us: 414.288.7172 or walk in

• Who we are• What we do– Outpatient services– Crisis/on call

• Learn more about us at: www.marquette.edu/counseling

Counseling Center• Location and hours:– Open M-F, 8 am-4:30

pm– Phone: 414-288-7172– Location:

Holthusen Hall, Room 204

What we do:– Outpatient services– Crisis/on-call services

• Who we see:– Mental health

concerns– Psychosocial concerns– Adjustment

Office of Student Development

Office of Student Development

• Location: AMU 121 & 329•O-Fest: Thursday, August, 29th 5-7 pm Central Mall • Student Involvement

Clubs & OrganizationsStudent GovernmentService Vocation & LeadershipGreek Life

Who Will You Be At Marquette?

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Questions?

Campus Safety & Health Seminar

Campus Safety & Health Seminar

Family Orientation 2013