Organizational Overview

Student Affairs

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An Organizational Overview of Student Affairs

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Student Affairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Student Affairs oversees and provides leadership and direction for all of the departments listed below.

Career Services and Internships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Counseling Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Dean of Students Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Housing and Residence Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Multicultural Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Recreation, Fitness and Wellness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Religious Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Student Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

University Health Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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Student AffairsStudent Affairs oversees and provides leadership and direction for all of the departments listed in this guide. Student Affairs enhances the University’s mission by engaging students in programs and services that help develop responsible, contributing members of our global society. Promoting a holistic approach to education, Student Affairs values learning that takes place both in and out of the classroom, and provides opportunities for students to apply classroom learning in a variety of settings. Through programs and services, Student Affairs works to eliminate barriers to student success and provide opportunities for students to learn to live wisely, attain success and contribute to their university community.

Student Affairs administers the Provost’s Student Travel and Programming grants and serves as the final institutional signature authority for student travel approval.

PresidentDr. Ronald S. Rochon

Vice President for Student AffairsDr. Marcia Kennard Kiessling

Career Services and InternshipsVacant

Dean of Students OfficeDr. Jennifer Hammat (as of 5/6/19)

Counseling CenterDr. B. Thomas Longwell

University Health CenterBrandy Sitzman

Housing and Residence LifeAmy Price

Multicultural CenterPamela Hopson

Recreation, Fitness and WellnessDave Enzler

Religious LifeChris Hoehn

Student DevelopmentCarmen Stoen

Administrative AssociateBeth Alston

Location: Wright Administration, Room 104A | Phone: 812-464-1757

Website: USI.edu/studentaffairs2

Location: Orr Center, Room 074 | Phone: 812-464-1865

Website: USI.edu/careerservices | @USICareers | USI Career Services & Internships

Career Services and InternshipsCareer Services and Internships assists USI students with seeking employment for internships and full-time professional employment for upcoming and recent graduates. Professional career advisors assist students with resume development, interview preparation and general strategies on how and where to look for jobs and internships. The office’s online job resource tool, Eagle Career Launch, lists current job postings including part- time, campus, internships and full-time professional positions. Students can call, email or visit the office in the Orr Center to activate their Eagle Career Launch account. 

Career Services and Internships facilitates four primary job and internship fairs, professional etiquette events and panel discussions with industry, non-profit and government professionals. In addition to these services, professional staff members in the department are available to present career development programming to classes and student organizations.

Faculty are asked to provide information directly to Career Services and Internships on internships that they facilitate to ensure that the institutional internship report is accurate.

DirectorVacant

Employer Recruiting AssociateStephanie Fifer

Wednesday, February 24 10 a.m.–2 p.m. CSTCarter Hall, University Center

• Full-time • Internships

• Co-ops

• Graduate Schools

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Career Services & Internships

Eagle Career Launch

Career CoordinatorPam Doerter – College of Liberal Arts

Career CoordinatorJohn Perkins – Pott College of Science,

Engineering, and Education

Career CoordinatorJennifer Riester – Romain College of Business

Career CoordinatorKathy Weinzapfel – College of Nursing and

Health Professions

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Location: Orr Center, Room 1051 | Phone: 812-464-1867

Website: USI.edu/counselingcenter | USI.Counseling.Center | @USI_Counseling

Counseling CenterThe Counseling Center provides professional counseling and outreach programming to help students develop skills necessary to overcome problems, make effective decisions and develop in ways that allow them to maximize their total educational experience. The Counseling Center assists students in making healthy decisions, resolving conflicts, communicating effectively, increasing self-confidence and developing resiliency. All services are confidential and there is no additional charge for students to access the Center’s services.

Common reasons students utilize the Counseling Center include:

• Low mood/depression• Anxiety/worry

• Unhealthy relationships• Identity concerns

• Alcohol or drug use• High levels of stress

The Counseling Center staff is available to support USI faculty and staff with difficult situations involving students by assisting them in thinking through their options and obligations in a supportive manner. Staff members provide presentations to faculty/staff groups and to students on various mental health topics upon request.

DirectorDr. B. Thomas Longwell

Assistant DirectorDr. Ashley Evearitt

Staff Counselor Emphasis: Group Therapy

Mary Reynolds Mireles

Staff Counselor (Part-time)Christopher Miller

Post-Doctorate CounselorRamar Henderson

Staff Counselor – Emphasis: Sexual Assault Prevention and Response

Alyssia Haymond

Staff CounselorVacant

Senior Administrative AssistantKathleen Stern

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Location: University Center East, Room 1229 | Phone: 812-464-1862 | Email: deanofstudents@usi.edu

Website: USI.edu/deanofstudents | USI Dean of Students Office | @USI_DOSO

Dean of Students OfficeIf students need assistance and do not know where to go, please send them to the Dean of Students office who will connect them to any campus resources they might need such as the Counseling Center, Housing and Residence Life, Public Safety, Disability Resources, University Division and other student support services on campus.

Through our Campus Action Response and Engagement (CARE) Team, the Dean of Students office ensures that students have the proactive assistance and support they need by assessing, evaluating and responding to reports about students who present in crisis or show concerning behavior in or out of the classroom and may need support to manage their academic experience at the University. Anyone can fill out a CARE Team report by using the “Concerned about a Student” button on the Dean of Students’ website. This department also advises the Student Government Association.

Dean of StudentsDr. Jennifer Hammat (as of 5/6/19)

Counseling Center Dr. B. Thomas Longwell

University Health CenterBrandy Sitzman, MHA

Assistant DeanLaurie Berry

Administrative AssociateCrystal Willoughby

Assistant Director of Student Conduct and Outreach

Britney Orth

Senior Administrative AssistantMelissa Jordan

Facebook: USI Dean of Students Office

Twitter: USI_DOSO

Website: USI.edu/deanofstudents

Email: deanofstudents@usi.edu

Phone: 812/464-1862

Location: UC East 1229

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Location: Fair Housing and Residence Life Center | Phone: 812-468-2000 | Email: living@usi.edu

Website: USI.edu/housing | USI Housing and Residence Life | @USIHousing

Housing and Residence LifeHousing and Residence Life (HRL) serves as a home-away-from-home to nearly 2,800 undergraduate and graduate students. HRL provides housing accommodations for students throughout the academic year, including breaks and summer sessions. HRL staff work closely with Public Safety, Dining Services, Informational Technology and Facility Planning and Operations to provide 24-hour support and services for residents.

HRL offers specialty communities for residents interested in living with and near those with similar majors and interests. Communities include: Living Learning Communities (LLCs), Fraternities and Sororities, Honors and Pott College Campus Community. Residents have opportunities to get involved and be a voice for their community through the Student Housing Association. Additionally, HRL staff provide educational and social programming opportunities for residents to Live, Learn and Grow.

Manager of Housing and Residence Life Facilities Operations

Royce Newton

Administrative AssociateMelissa Burch

Administrative Assistant

Maureen Stephenson

Administrative Assistant Kayla Crowe

Assistant Director ofResident Engagement

Sarah Adams

Assistant Director ofBusiness Operations

Cathy Goldsborough

Housing and Residence Life Facilities Operations Supervisor

Brian Gallagher

Associate DirectorJulia ‘Juls’ White

Area CoordinatorMcDonald East

Lauren SvendsenResident Assistants (7) Graduate Assistant

Graduate Assistant

Administrative Assistant

Mikayla Shreves

Coordinator of Business Operations

Betsy Mullins

Student Desk Assistant

Student Programming Assistants (2)

Student Community

Assistants (2)

Student Desk Assistants (20)

Area CoordinatorMcDonald West

Bryan MathisResident Assistants (15)

Graduate Assistant Area Coordinator

O’Daniel NorthKatie Haire

Resident Assistants (11)

Area CoordinatorNewman/Governors

Freddie BourneResident Assistants (12)

Area CoordinatorRuston/O’Bannon

Mayur GangalaResident Assistants (14)

Area CoordinatorO’Daniel South

Brandon Perjak Resident Assistants (10)

DirectorAmy Price

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Location: University Center East, Room 1244 | Phone: 812-465-7188 | Email: multiculturalcenter@usi.edu

Website: USI.edu/multiculturalcenter | USI Multicultural Center | @USIMCC

Multicultural CenterUSI’s Multicultural Center (MCC) was established in 1994 to enhance the personal and academic success of students by preparing them to be responsible citizens in a multicultural society. MCC strives to build strong, supportive relationships through programs/initiatives such as: the Cultural Diversity Welcome Reception, Collegiate Men of Distinction male mentoring program and the Women Unlocked mentoring program. Each fall the Center hosts the Black and Brown Summit of Excellence with the goal of empowering and motivating our black and brown students to excel in academics and to accept nothing less than excellence from self. Various initiatives are created to provide safe spaces and opportunities for students to join in conversations about complex, difficult issues of race, justice and equality. Power Hour is one such initiative. It is a partnership between the Multicultural Center and the Counseling Center. The MCC champions collaborative efforts focusing on diversity and inclusion by sponsoring and/or co-sponsoring cultural and ethnic heritage month celebrations.

MCC produces an online newsletter, The Multicultural Connection to inform people about MCC events. As a service to the USI community MCC houses a multicultural collection of over 800 books and journals which are cataloged in Rice Library. This collection provides readers with diverse insights and experiences from a variety of voices. By request MCC conducts diversity workshops and assists with the recruitment of students.

DirectorPamela Hopson

Assistant DirectorDr. D’Angelo Taylor Outreach Coordinator and

Student MentorJada Hogg

Program AdvisorCesar Berrios Chavarria

Administrative AssociateJulia Gangala

Gospel Choir Coordinator (Part-time)Thomas Brank

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Location: Recreation, Fitness and Wellness Center | Phone: 812-461-5268 | Email: the.rec@usi.edu

Website: USI.edu/rfw | USI RFW | @usi_rec

Recreation, Fitness and WellnessThe Recreation, Fitness and Wellness Department (RFW) is a combination of the recreation, fitness, intramural sports, outdoor adventure and student wellness programs. The RFW encourages the lifelong pursuit of an active, healthy lifestyle by providing programs designed to promote and meet the physical, social, spiritual, intellectual and emotional needs of students. The RFW enhances student development by providing leadership and employment opportunities. USI employees also have the benefit of accessing RFW and its programs.

DirectorDave Enzler

Associate DirectorStephanie Walden-Schwake

Assistant Program Director, WellnessCatherine Champagne

Senior Recreation AssistantMark Gregory

Assistant Program Director, Outdoor Adventure

Vacant

Evening Building SupervisorTaylor Gwaltney

Senior Administrative AssistantMichelle Hahn

Program Coordinator, Intramurals and Club Sports

Vacant

Assistant Director, IntramuralsJoe Gratz

Program Coordinator, FitnessSandi Davis

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Location: Residence Life Resource Center | Phone: 812-464-1871

Website: USI.edu/religiouslife

Religious LifeReligious Life provides religious guidance, educational and worship opportunities for students, faculty and staff, and is located in the O’Daniel Apartment complex (corner of O’Daniel Lane and Clark Lane). The mission of Religious Life is to provide access to programs that enable interested students to pursue full spiritual growth and development. Religious Life fosters a campus atmosphere in which members of the college community may freely express their religious/non-religious beliefs.

In addition, Religious Life coordinates the Spiritual Diversity Project, which is a campus initiative aimed at cultivating greater awareness and respectful dialogue among religious and non-religious students. The diversity of beliefs in our community is celebrated through religious, spiritual and cultural literacy programs, as well as interfaith collaborative service projects.

Primary Services:

• Retreats• Fellowship

• Bible Studies• Worship Mass

• Service Opportunities• Educational Programming

DirectorChris Hoehn

Administrative Assistant (Part-time)Janet Hoehn

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Location: University Center East, Room 1256 | Phone: 812-465-7167 | Email: getinvolved@usi.edu

Website: USI.edu/sdv | USI Student Development Programs | @usisdp

Student Development ProgramsStudent Development Programs promotes and supports student learning and student involvement. This office coordinates Screaming Eagles Orientation, Welcome Week, Camp Eagle and Emerging Leaders for new incoming students. Student Development Programs works with the 140+ student organizations, including fraternity and sorority life, and assists student leaders and their advisors in all aspects of their organizations as needed. They provide training and leadership development for organizational leaders and coordinate the annual Student Leadership Awards. The department advises the Activities Programming Board (APB) and helps coordinate Cinema USI, Homecoming and Springfest.

If a student is interested in getting involved or starting a new organization on campus, direct them to the Student Development Programs office.

DirectorCarmen Stoen

Assistant Director Student Organizations and Leadership

Jenny Garrison Senior Program CoordinatorOrientation and First Year Program

John Race

Program Coordinator APB, Springfest, Homecoming

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Fraternity and Sorority Life Jacob Dicus

Senior Administrative AssistantJeri Broshears

Administrative AssistantAmy Baker

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Location: Lower level of the Health Professions Center, Room 0091 | Phone: 812-465-1250 | Email: studhlth@usi.edu

Website: USI.edu/healthcenter | USI University Health Center

University Health CenterThe University Health Center is a full-service clinic offering medical services and health-related information to students, faculty and staff and is located in the lower level of the Health Professions Center. The University Health Center is primarily a walk-in clinic, providing flexibility to students and staff who need to arrange visits around their schedules. Avoid the wait. Save your spot in line, receive a text notification to let you know when to arrive, and reduce the time you spend waiting to be seen. To save your spot, sign up at USI.edu/healthcenter or call 812-465-1250. The University Health Center provides services typically offered in a primary care setting, including but not limited to:

• Acute and minor care• Contraceptive counseling

and birth control options• Immunizations/injections

• Pregnancy tests• Laboratory testing• Physicals• Prescriptions

• Sexually-transmitted disease diagnosis and treatment

• Medical procedures performed in the office

Services needed beyond the scope of the University Health Center are accessible through referral, including the Deaconess Healthcare Network. Services provided at the University Health Center do not replace the need for a primary care physician.

Practice ManagerBrandy Sitzman, MHA

PhysicianWard Harbin, D.O.

Nurse PractitionerMelissa Attebury, FNP-C

Lead Clinical Office AssistantLaura Reynolds-Thomas, LPN

Nurse PractitionerBeth Miles, FNP, MSN

Medical Office AssistantKaren Johnson

Lead Medical Office AssistantJessi LeGate

Immunizations/Medical Office AssistantDeAnn Payne

Clinical Office Assistant (Part-time)Cara MacLeod, RN

Clinical Office Assistant (Part-time)Julie Campbell, RN

DSS Clinical Office AssistantJennifer Houchin, RN (Supplemental Staff)

Clinical Office Assistant (Part-time)Joy Marconi, RN

DSS Clinical Office AssistantSheila Wilson, CMA (Supplemental Staff)

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Student Affairs employs over 350 student workers, providing them with leadership and skill development opportunities.

As a member of the USI community…

I will practice personal and academic integrity;

I will reject and confront all manifestations of discrimination while striving to learn from

differences in people, ideas and opinions;

I will demonstrate concern for others, their feelings, their property and their need for conditions which

support their work and development.

Allegiance to these ideals requires that I refrain from and discourage behaviors which threaten the

freedom and respect every individual deserves.

Creed

Did you know…

The USI Creed is introduced at Convocation, which is a formal ceremony that marks the beginning of the academic experience for incoming students and welcomes them into the USI community.

Family Fun Night at the Recreation, Fitness and Wellness Center welcomes family members of current faculty or staff (with current USI id) to enjoy free activities in the Center one night each month.

The Multicultural Center sponsors cultural celebrations throughout the year, including the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Luncheon.

Welcome Week is comprised of activities to help students learn about USI and is provided as an intentional way to integrate students academically and socially to their new university home.

The University Health Center serves USI students, faculty and staff.

The front lawn of the library is painted in bright colors for one week each spring as part of the annual SpringFest festivities.

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CAMPUS MAP

AC Arts CenterAE Applied Engineering CenterAS Art StudioBE Business and Engineering CenterBF Baseball FieldBT Bent Twig Outdoor Education CenterBW Broadway Sports ComplexCC Dowhie Ceramics CenterCN Children’s Learning CenterDG Disc Golf CourseED Education CenterFA Forum Wing, including Forum Lecture Halls

FA 1, 2 and 3

FC Recreation, Fitness and Wellness CenterFO USI FoundationGC Griff in CenterHP Health Professions Center, including

IU School of Medicine–Evansville and Mitchell Auditorium

HRL Housing and Residence Life CenterLA Liberal Arts Center, including Hamilton

Music Studio, Kleymeyer Hall, Mallette Studio Theatre and McCutchan Art Center/Pace Galleries

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PA Physical Activities Center (PAC)PF Performance CenterPP Physical Plant Service CenterPS Public Safety Building, including

Parking DepartmentPUB Publishing Services Center, including

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SS Support Services CenterTN Tennis CourtsTS Theatre Support CenterUC-E University Center EastUC-W University Center West, including

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