Student Services
Education is the product of the lived experience of students during which each becomes aware of, understands, and evaluates life in its spiritual, social, and communitarian context through course offerings, leisure time pursuits, residential life, and other student life endeavors.
The Division of Student Affairs exists and functions as the organization committed to providing those services and experiences which complement and enhance the classroom encounter and relate to the total education of the student.
Student Affairs Office
205 Danna Center
Telephone (865-) 3030, Fax (865-) 3025
E-mail: saoffice@loyno.edu
M.L. Petty, Ph.D., Vice President for Student Affairs
and Associate Provost
The student affairs office is the central administrative office for the departments of the Division of Student Affairs. This office, in the person of the vice president for student affairs and associate provost, is responsible for the coordination and supervision of the operations of all departments within the division. In addition, the vice president ensures that the student affairs program is supportive of the academic program and goals of the university.
Through this office, several programs and services are offered to provide students with the opportunity for a total human development experience. The Center for Student Leadership Development assists students and student organizations in the development of effective leadership and other forms of assistance which strengthen organizational life on campus.
The university’s discipline program, with its educational goal of human development, is administered by the designee of the vice president for student affairs and associate provost. This responsibility includes the training of all disciplinary boards, the processing of all behavior reports, and the advising of students of allegations of misbehavior and their rights and responsibilities under the university’s system of due process.
The associate vice president supervises and coordinates the academic course offerings in the Special Studies department. These courses include leadership development, peer adviser development, resident assistant preparation, practicum in higher education, career exploration, and study skills.
Student Inquiries and Complaints
In all instances involving complaints of a non-academic matter, a student may make a complaint informally or formally in writing to the staff member involved in the situation. If this discussion proves unsatisfactory, the student should then consult the supervisor. Complaints that are not resolved may be addressed to the departmental director, and if necessary, at the vice president level of that division. An impartial examination of the situation will occur and a response to the complaint will be provided. Should a student desire assistance in determining the nature of the complaint and/or the appropriate staff member or department to go to in initiating the complaint, the Office of Student Affairs can provide guidance in the complaint process. For complaints involving discrimination and/or harassment, please refer to the policy on discrimination and harassment located in Chapter 10 of the Student Handbook. For complaints against any student, please refer to the disciplinary process outlined in Chapter 10 of the Student Handbook.
Counseling & Career Services Center
208 Danna Center
Telephone (865) 3835
E-mail: counsel@loyno.edu
Christopher Flynn, Ph.D., Director
E-mail: career@loyno.edu
TBA, Job & Internship Development Specialist
Joan Gallagher, M. Ed., Career Counselor
Alicia Bourque, Ph.D., Counselor
TBA, Counselor
The Counseling & Career Services Center provides a variety of programs, workshops, and individual counseling opportunities to help Loyola students meet the challenges of their university experiences. The center staff members are professionally trained and committed to helping students make the most of their college years. These services are provided on a strictly confidential basis, respecting the individuality of each student.
All Loyola students who are currently enrolled may utilize the center’s services at no charge or at a minimal charge necessary to defray costs of special programs. In addition, new graduates and alumni may use the placement services and the Career Information Library. Resource areas include:
- Personal/Social Counseling
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Career Development
- Interest and Personality Evaluation
- Job Placement
- Career Information Library
The active placement program coordinated by the center is the culmination of a developmental process which occurs throughout the college years. For the senior, graduation is a transition to the work-force, graduate school, volunteer programs, or other goals. Finding this direction at graduation begins with learning as much as you can about yourself, your interests, and goals through career exploration. For the senior embarking on a job search, finding the “right” job entails utilizing direct placement services. Recruiters come to Loyola’s campus each year to interview graduating seniors and graduate students for positions in a wide variety of industries and businesses. Students are provided help in setting up résumés, developing effective interview skills, and developing a job search plan to make contacts with businesses and industries in the community that do not interview on campus. The purpose of the placement program is to teach students job search techniques which can be used as they move through their post-college careers.
Part-time and full-time jobs are also listed through the Counseling & Career Services Center to assist students in finding work to gain experience prior to graduation and to help cover costs while attending college. Information on these jobs is available in the center. The bulletin boards outside the center have up-to-date information on recruitment activity, job notices, and program information.
You are invited to drop by the center to talk to a counselor about these services and your particular needs.
New Student Orientation Office
Danna Center, Lower Level
Telephone (865) 3676
E-mail: fyi@loyno.edu
Karen S. Shields, M.A., Director
June Tureau, B.S., Coordinator
The Office of New Student Orientation assists all new students in making a smooth transition to Loyola. Staffed with trained peer assistants (orientation leaders), the office will provide information, problem-solving, and referral to persons or offices which can address a student’s concern. The focus of the office is to help new students to get involved and feel a part of the Loyola community.
The office conducts summer orientation programs for students and parents, as well as the “Catch the Action” fall orientation program. In addition, the office publishes and distributes fyi, a newsletter for first-year students; conducts floor programs in conjunction with the residential life staff, and plans on-going social programs for new students.
Student Health Service
Danna Center, Lower Level
Telephone (865) 3326
E-mail: health@loyno.edu
Kevin Lindsey, M.D., Medical Director and Clinic Physician
Amanda O’Dell, R.N., Charge Nurse
Cathy Guidry, B.A., R.N., Nurse/Health Educator
Chintana Kauveiyakul, A.S., Business Manager
The Loyola Student Health Service focuses on preventive health care through education. In addition, it provides medical assistance in terms of emergency treatment for accidents or illnesses, medical care for minor illnesses and injuries, and a referral service to consultant specialists.
The office is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Students employed as health assistants assist in first-aid and emergency treatment referral in the residence halls at night and on weekends. Physicians maintain clinics each day of the week. An orthopedic clinic meets every Wednesday.
All who are treated in the Student Health Service must complete a health history questionnaire with immunization dates that is kept on file in the Health Service. Minor students must also have a treatment release form from their parents or guardian. The student health insurance program is coordinated through the Student Health Service.
A medical withdrawal must be approved by the vice president for student affairs and associate provost. If a request for a medical withdrawal is made by a student, the request must be made during the semester in which the student is in attendance and seeks to be withdrawn. Requests for medical withdrawal by a student on a retroactive basis are not permitted. When a student who has been medically withdrawn by the university applies for readmission, the student’s treating physician/treatment professional/counselor must provide satisfactory documentation of appropriate medical treatment. The documentation must include the treatment professional’s opinion that the student has recovered from the medical condition(s) that resulted in the medical withdrawal, including certification that the student is able to successfully resume his or her studies without any negative impact on the health, safety, and/or well being of others at the university. The vice president of student affairs and associate provost, and/or his or her designee, will review a student’s request for readmission following a medical withdrawal and may obtain and consider any relevant information including, but not limited to, medical information in determining the disposition of any request for readmission. In the sole discretion of the university, a student may be prohibited from being readmitted following a medical withdrawal.
Immunization Requirement
All students entering the university for the first time must show proof of tetanus/diphtheria (within the past 10 years) and be immunized against the meningococcal disease (bacterial meningitis). Students born after 1956 must show proof of two doses of measles, mumps, and rubella.
All students residing in on-campus housing must be immunized against the meningococcal disease (bacterial meningitis). The immunizations can be taken by a private physician, hospital, or in Student Health Service at the student’s expense. Registration will be delayed should proof of immunizations not be sent to Student Health Service.
Residential Life
Director’s Office—Buddig Hall
Assistant Directors’ Office—Biever Hall
E-mail: reslife@loyno.edu
Robert A. Reed, M.Ed., Director (865) 3735
Michelle Andrews, M.Ed., Associate Director for Residential
Services (865-) 3925
Cephas Archie, B.A., Assistant Director for Residential
Development (865-) 2445
Keli Ralston, B.A., Assistant Director for Residential Facilities (861-) 5410
The director of residential life is responsible for the
overall management and direction of the housing operation.
The associate director for residential services is responsible for departmental management, facilities, and operations.
The assistant directors for residential life are responsible for the quality of student life, administration, and management.
Living on each floor is a student staff member, the resident assistant (R.A.), who helps to provide a well-balanced social and educational atmosphere. The R.A. assists new students in their orientation to the university, as well as insures compliance with university and housing regulations. Senior Resident Assistants live in each building and provide supervision to the R.A. Resident chaplains live in each residence hall. These chaplains are available for spiritual and personal counseling. Professional full-time housing staff reside in each building.
Joseph A. Danna Center and Student Activities
Danna Center, Lower Level
Telephone (865) 3622
E-mail: dc@loyno.edu
Christopher W. Cameron, M.Ed., Director
Greg Roskopf, M.A., Assistant Director for Student Activities
Daphne Cambridge, M.A., Associate Director for Center Services
TBA, Associate Director for Student Activities
Carol Knight, Bookstore Manager
E-mail books@loyno.edu
Vance Howe, B.S., Director, Loyola Dining Services
Telephone (865-)2127
E-mail lds@loyno.edu
As a primary part of the educational process at Loyola, the Danna Center and Student Activities Department plays an important role, acting as a foundation for the development of positive and progressive student participation.
The center has been designed to serve the diverse needs of students, both residents and commuters. The center functions as a unifying force where students as well as other members of the university community may come together and develop a sense of unity.
It is a place where students may discover and develop fellowship and common bonds of interest with other individuals and groups. Through both formal and informal activities, and through the process of working together to achieve common ends, students, faculty, and administrators may develop better communication, respect, and an appreciation for each other as members of society.
The Student Government Association, University Programming Board, Black Student Union, Interfraternity Council, Panhellenic Council, and National PanHellenic Council are advised by staff in the department. The Danna Center Advisory Council, made up of students, faculty, and staff, make recommendations to the director on policy development and services. The assistant director for student activities serves as adviser and resource person to all recognized student organizations at Loyola.
Meal Plans re set up through Loyola Dining Services. All payments for meal plans are made in the Bursar’s Office. Please see Chapter 4 for specific policies on Meal Plans. All Loyola students and faculty/staff may purchase a meal plan and/or open a Loyola Express Card debit account. Money placed on the account can be used to purchase food, convenience store items, bookstore texts and supplies, student health service lab and immunization work, vending, laundry, and hair salon services.
Vending Machines are administered through the Danna Center and student activities office. A malfunction of any machine should be reported to this office. Refunds may be secured from this office for funds lost in malfunctioning food, juice, and soda machines.
Recreational Sports
Recreational Sports Complex, Fifth Floor
Telephone (864-) 7539—Court Reservations (864-) 7787
Nan Davis, M.A., Director
Germayne L. Turner, M.B.A., Associate Director
Jeremy Johnson, B.A., Assistant Director for Fitness and Aquatics
Zach Bracey, M.S., Assistant Director for Intramurals and Summer Camp
Summer Camp
The Department of Recreational Sports provides opportunities for Loyola students, university employees, and alumni to participate in competitive and non-competitive, organized and informal sports and fitness activities. It is the express purpose of recreational sports to meet the diverse needs of the university community with a broad-based comprehensive program including intramural sports, fitness programs, extramural sports, club sports, non-credit instructional programs, open recreation, and special interest programs. Students participating in club sports are responsible for ensuring that they are medically able to withstand the rigors of the physical activity in which they plan to engage. Likewise, physical activity in which they plan to engage. Likewise, all students should have sufficient personal injury insurance in the event of an accident.
The Recreational Sports Complex is a multipurpose sports facility which includes: courts for basketball, tennis, volleyball, badminton, soccer, and floor hockey; racquetball courts; an Olympic-style natatorium for swimming and diving; a whirlpool; a suspended jogging track; and a weightlifting/conditioning area. It has locker rooms, each with a sauna and steam room. Students are admitted free with their Loyola Express Card, and may purchase memberships for immediate family members.
Intercollegiate Athletics
Recreational Sports Complex, Sixth Floor
Telephone (864-) 7225
E-mail: wolfpack@loyno.edu
Michael Giorlando, D.D.S., M.Ed., Athletic Director/Head
Men’s Basketball Coach
Brett Simpson, M.B.A., Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Information, Marketing, and Promotions
Mary Plaisance, B.S.Ed., Assistant Athletic Director/Head
Women’s Basketball Coach
Michael “Doc” Beeman, M.S., Assistant Athletic Director/Head Men’s Baseball Coach
Tommy Harold, M.B.A., Head Women’s Volleyball Coach
David E. Poggi, M.A., Head Women’s Soccer Coach
TBA, Athletic Trainer
Al Seither, B.S., Head Cross Country and Track/Field Coach
The Loyola Wolfpack competes in the N.A.I.A. (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics), Division I, as a member of the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference (GCAC). Loyola currently fields teams in the following sports: men’s and women’s basketball, cross-country, baseball, women’s soccer, and women’s volleyball. Loyola offers athletic scholarships to eight women and eight men in the basketball program.
University Police
Biever Hall, First Floor
Telephone (865-) 3434 or Emergency 911
E-mail: police@loyno.edu
Patrick X. Bailey, M.S., Director
Capt. Roger A. Pinac, B.S., Investigator/Commander of Special Services and
Parking
Lt. Angela Honora, B.S., Crime Prevention
The Department of University Police is the full-time law enforcement agency of Loyola University and is primarily responsible for the protection of life and property, in addition to providing several specialized services for our campus community. The department reports to the assistant vice president for administration in the Division of Finance and Administration.
The Department of University Police is composed of state commissioned and professionally trained police officers who, along with other security support personnel, work as a team to provide a safe campus on a full-time basis. University police officers are authorized to effect arrests of persons violating state and local statutes, investigate crimes occurring on campus, issue traffic and parking citations, and detain persons involved in serious infractions of university regulations. Student marshals and other designated personnel are authorized to assist university police officers including issuing traffic and parking citations.
In addition to its enforcement duties, the department provides a number of free support services for its community members. Those include shuttle service between our two campuses, 24-hour safety and escort service, assistance with keys locked in vehicles and battery jumps, property engraving, the campus lost and found headquarters, fingerprints for Loyola community members, bicycle registrations, and numerous crime prevention brochures, seminars, statistical information, and self-defense training for women (RADS).
The University Police office is open seven days a week, 24 hours a day. Those requesting non-emergency service should call 865-3434 or ext. 3434 from any campus phone. In the event of any emergency, requesters should use 911 from any campus phone oNovember 2, 2006e parking garages.
In addition to its enforcement duties, the department provides a number of free support services for its community members. Those include shuttle service between our two campuses, 24-hour safety and escort service, assistance with keys locked in vehicles and battery jumps, property engraving, the campus lost and found headquarters, fingerprints for children and adults, bicycle registrations, and numerous crime prevention brochures, seminars, and statistical information.
The University Police office is open seven days a week, 24 hours a day. Those requesting non-emergency service should call 865-3434 or ext. 3434 from any campus phone. In the event of any emergency, requesters should use 911 from any campus phone or blue light emergency phone located on both campuses and in the parking garages.
Parking Services/University ID
Danna Center, Lower Level (Box 220)
Telephone (865-) 3000
E-mail: parking@loyno.edu
Capt. Roger A. Pinac, B.S., Investigator/Commander of Special Services and
Parking
Rachel Benton, Coordinator for Parking Services
Parking Services/University ID reports to the director of university police. The office provides the following services to the Loyola University community:
University Identification Card: Issues all students and faculty/staff identification cards known as the Loyola Express Card. To receive an identification card, each person must present a valid picture identification such as a driver’s license or passport. Students must be registered for classes to receive an Express Card. Identification cards are free for first-time students and faculty/staff members; however, replacement cards are $15. Please refer to Chapter 3 for further information.
Parking Permits: Parking Permits: To purchase a parking permit, you must be a registered Loyola University student or current university employee. Those eligible for parking permits must provide the license plate number, insurance company name, and valid insurance policy number of the vehicle that will be parked on campus. All cash payments for parking permits are made in the Bursar’s Office. Parking Services will process all reserved parking and guest parking requests. Please see the Parking and Traffic Regulations brochure for further information.
Citation Payments and Citation Appeals: All citations settled with cash must be paid in the Bursar’s office. All other citation payments may be mailed or settled through the Parking Services office or at University Police headquarters both located in Biever Hall. The University Parking Committee serves as the Appeals Board. To initiate an appeal to the University Parking Committee, the citation holder must complete a traffic citation appeal within two weeks (10 working days) of the day of the citation. Appeals will be heard by the University Parking Committee only after the citation holder completes a traffic citation appeal form. This form can be obtained in University Police or Parking Services. Appeals will only be considered when there is a dispute of fact.
Center for Student Leadership Development(CSLD)
205 Danna Center
Telephone (865) 3030
E-mail: mcneil@loyno.edu
TBA, Chair
The Center for Student Leadership Development offers students personal assessment, enhances academic studies in leadership, and teaches skills that students can use to influence student life at Loyola University and advocate social action. The center is comprised of staff from Residential Life, Danna Center and Student Activities, Recreational Sports, and New Student Orientation.
Academic Courses:Course offerings in Special Studies include Organizational Leadership, Peer Adviser Development, Resident Assistant Preparation, Practicum in Higher Education, SGA/UPB Internship Program. All courses award academic credit as electives for graduation.
Emerging Leaders:Open to 40 students during the fall semester and offers a theoretical and experiential focus on leadership. Students completing Organizational Leadership will complete Emerging Leaders. Those students are recognized at the annual student leadership banquet in April.
Student Development Transcript: The transcript officially documents co-curricular involvement at Loyola. Areas of leadership include positions held, paraprofessional, honors, professional/educational development, and participation in student organizations/activities.
Leadership Recognition: Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities and Top Ten Seniors are selected through the center. The Spirit of Loyola Awards, departmental student leadership awards, Emerging Leaders, and the Mary Ann Reising Flynn Scholarship is coordinated through CSLD. An annual awards recognition banquet honoring student leaders and organizational advisers is held each April.
Just Desserts: Series of workshops aimed at student leaders and paraprofessionals on issues such as diversity, social justice/advocacy/community and leadership development. A student organization adviser’s component assists advisers with their role in advising an organization.
Thinking Critically/Acting Justly: Identification of and the awarding of leadership grants to student organizations and academic classes that demonstrate a relationship between leadership, critical thinking, and social justice.
Disability Services
405 Monroe Hall (Academic Resource Center)
Telephone (865) 2990
E-mail: enrich@loyno.edu
Sarah M. Smith, M.Ed., Director
Loyola University is committed to ensuring equal access and reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Action of 1973 and the Americans with Disability Act of 1990 (ADA) and to providing support services which assist qualified students with disabilities in all areas of the university. The Office of Disability Services was created to ensure the careful implementation of this policy by faculty and staff and to assist students with disabilities in meeting the demands of university life.
Title IX Coordinator
102 Mercy Hall (Human Resources)
Telephone (864) 7757
E-mail: smetzner@loyno.edu
Sue Metzner, M.A., Director
The Statement of Policy and Procedure on Sexual Harassment is located in Chapter 10 of the Student Handbook and University Web Page. Inquiries regarding this policy may be made to the Title IX coordinator.
Student Life Committees
Standing Committee on Student Rights, Freedoms, and Responsibilities
Michelle Andrews, Chair
The function of the Standing Committee on Student Rights, Freedoms, and Responsibilities is to interpret and amend the student rights, freedoms, and responsibilities document, review complaints concerning alleged violations of the document and to work with other offices of the university to insure the implementation of the spirit and content of the document. This committee is composed of three faculty members, three administrators, and three students all appointed annually by the president. Letters of complaint or concern should be addressed to the chairperson of the committee.
Student Affairs Policy Advisory Committee
M.L. Petty, Chair
The committee serves as an advisory committee to the vice president for student affairs and associate provost in matters relating to the welfare of the students. The nine-member committee, composed equally of representation from the student body, the faculty, and the administration, reviews and makes recommendations on all proposals for changing major student life policies.
University Board of Communications
TBA, Chair
The function of the Standing Committee on Student Rights, Freedoms, and Responsibilities is to interpret and amend the student rights, freedoms, and responsibilities document, review complaints concerning alleged violations of the document and to work with other offices of the university to insure the implementation of the spirit and content of the document. This committee is composed of three faculty members, three administrators, and three students all appointed annually by the president. Letters of complaint or concern should be addressed to the chairperson of the committee.each of the media recognize its obligations to itself, university standards, and the community at large; and for promoting adherence to the policies contained in Article IV, Section D of the Loyola policy statement on Student Rights, Freedoms, and Responsibilities.
The nine-member board, composed of equal representation from the student body, faculty, and administration, reviews complaints to determine whether policies or procedures of a particular communications medium have been followed. Complaints should be addressed to the chairperson of the Board of Communications.
Student Affairs Policy Advisory Committee
M.L. Petty, Chair
The committee serves as an advisory committee to the vice president for student affairs and associate provost in matters relating to the welfare of the students. The nine-member committee, composed equally of representation from the student body, the faculty, and the administration, reviews and makes recommendations on all proposals for changing major student life policies.
University Board of Communications
TBA, Chair
The function of the Standing Committee on Student Rights, Freedoms, and Responsibilities is to interpret and amend the student rights, freedoms, and responsibilities document, review complaints concerning alleged violations of the document and to work with other offices of the university to insure the implementation of the spirit and content of the document. This committee is composed of three faculty members, three administrators, and three students all appointed annually by the president. Letters of complaint or concern should be addressed to the chairperson of the committee.each of the media recognize its obligations to itself, university standards, and the community at large; and for promoting adherence to the policies contained in Article IV, Section D of the Loyola policy statement on Student Rights, Freedoms, and Responsibilities.
The nine-member board, composed of equal representation from the student body, faculty, and administration, reviews complaints to determine whether policies or procedures of a particular communications medium have been followed. Complaints should be addressed to the chairperson of the Board of Communications.
University Parking Committee
Robert A. Reed, Chair
The Parking Committee is advisory to the vice president for student affairs and associate provost on matters relating to the formulation of vehicle and parking policies for the university. It is composed of equal representation of student, faculty, administration, and staff. It reviews requests for special authorization to obtain parking decals and serves as an appeals board in matters of citations received for violations of the parking regulations.
University Health Committee
Chris Flynn, Chair
The University Health Committee functions to provide policies and reviews cases pertaining to the admissibility and retention of students with serious health problems; and reviews cases of students with health problems that may affect academic success. This committee is composed of the director of counseling and career services and personnel of the health and counseling services.
Task Force on Substance Abuse
Alicia Bourque, Chair
The Task Force on Substance Abuse seeks to provide programs and services dedicated to educating students on the issues surrounding alcohol abuse and drug use. The task force is composed of students, faculty, and staff members who desire to create an environment which focuses academic study and appropriate outlets for social and interpersonal relationships.
Joseph A. Danna Center Advisory Board
Chris W. Cameron, Chair
The Joseph A. Danna Center Advisory Board has been established to fulfill two primary functions related to the direction and development of the Joseph A. Danna Center.
First, it is expected that with a diverse and committed membership, input and evaluation of available services and facilities (both existing and planned for the future) will be received from all constituencies of the university community. With proper input and evaluation, services and facilities offered through the center will maintain a contemporary stature in serving the community at large.
Second, there is an ongoing need to evaluate and test established policies and procedures governing the Danna Center. Otherwise, policies and procedures can become outdated and inhibit operational direction rather than meeting the needs of a changing and dynamic university community. The Danna Center Advisory Board will provide the objectivity and diversity of community input needed to insure that appropriate change is given consideration when necessary.
The Danna Center Advisory Board is composed of ten student representatives chosen from recognized student organizations, seven representatives from the professional staff, one faculty representative, and one representative of the Jesuit Community.
Emergency Preparedness Committee
M.L. Petty, Chair
This committee advises the president in matters involving the protection of life and property in the event of any projected natural or artificially caused disaster. The vice president for student affairs and associate provost serves as chairman of this committee and is responsible for coordinating long-range and immediate preparations and procedures. This committee is composed of representation from every appropriate segment of the university community concerned with environmental, safety, and security services.
Health and Wellness Fair Committee
Jeremy Johnson, Chair
This committee focuses on developing programming and awareness strategies to educate students on a healthy lifestyle and coordinates the annual health fair.
