Services and Resources

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Academic and Research Resources

English Language Improvement Program (ELIP)

The mission of the English Language Improvement Program (ELIP) is to provide advanced level writing and oral communication instruction for graduate students so that they can communicate effectively.  ELIP offers courses for Graduate Writing and Oral Communications. Courses focus on graduate coursework and needs.  ELIP also coordinates the SPEAK test each semester for students with new teaching assistantship contracts. ELIP is located in the Department of Linguistics, 383 Gordy Hall, 740.593.4564. www.ohio.edu/linguistics/elip/

Office of Global Opportunities

The Office of Global Opportunities (OGO) is dedicated to helping students fulfill their ambition to study, teach, intern, volunteer and work around world, be it in the United States or abroad. A team of professional advisors and trained student peer advisors, all of whom are study abroad veterans, work with students to help them choose the programs that best fit their needs. In addition to extensive advising, the OGO organizes pre-departure health and safety orientations each semester for students preparing to study abroad. The OGO also provides comprehensive administrative service and support to Ohio University programs domestically and overseas.

The Office of Global Opportunities is located in Walter International Education Center. www.ohio.edu/goglobal/

Graduate College Services

The Graduate College assists students with the University processes of admission, registration, graduate student professional development, graduate tuition appeals, graduate and medical student residency petition, graduate appointment contracts, and electronic theses and dissertations. The Graduate College is also a source of information on matters affecting graduate students. The Graduate College staff present an annual New Student Orientation each fall, sponsor educational and social events to support the graduate student community, and coordinate doctoral hooding during commencement ceremonies. Personnel in this office are available for consultation and assistance on matters of interest to graduate students. All official graduate admission files are kept in this office. Information about Graduate College programs, links to forms, and graduate student resources are on the Graduate College website. The Graduate College is located in the Research and Technology Building 220. Telephone: 740.593.2800. www.ohio.edu/graduate.

Graduate Writing and Research Center

The Graduate Writing and Research Center offers research and writing support on major writing projects like theses, dissertations, journal articles, grands, and job search materials. The Center staff partner with the University’s subject librarians to provide research support. Tutoring in research methods and statistics is also available. Information about the Center and appointment scheduling is available on the Center’s website. The Graduate Writing and Research Center is located in Alden Library 309. www.ohio.edu/graduate/gwrc/.

Information Technology

Libraries

The mission of the Ohio University Libraries is to connect learners to information for discover, intellectual growth and the advancement of knowledge. The main library on the Athens campus is Alden Library, located on the College Green. Other facilities include the Music & Dance Library in Glidden Hall and the Library Annex. Each of the regional campuses also maintains a library.

Office of Nationally Competitive Awards 

The Office of Nationally Competitive Awards (ONCA) assists students with virtually all facets of applying for some of the most prestigious awards available, including Rhodes, Fulbright, Critical Language, Marshall, Truman, Udall, and Goldwater Scholarships.

Services offered include providing specific information about scholarships and awards, mentoring and counseling students about their particular situations and candidacies, assisting with the application processes, and organizing seminars and supportive programs for students. Most national awards are merit based and extremely competitive. To be considered viable candidates, students should have at least a 3.6 GPA and be involved actively in both their studies and extracurricular activities.

ONCA is located at 35 Park Place. For more information visit www.ohio.edu/onca/.

Research and Sponsored Programs

The Ohio University Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP) supports faculty, staff, and students in their efforts to seek, secure, and manage extramural funding in the most accurate and efficient manner. ORSP is responsible for endorsing all proposals submitted to external agencies by the Ohio University community. Pre- and post-award staff aid in proposal development and award negotiation, ensuring alignment with sponsor guidelines and university, state, and federal policies. The office also coordinates internal award programs that support the research, scholarship, and creative activity of faculty, staff, and students. ORSP is located in the Research and Technology Center 104 & 105. For more information about services and internal awards, visit the website at www.ohio.edu/research/funding.cfm.

Risk Management and Safety

Risk Management and Safety (RMS) combines the dedicated technical and professional staff in the departments of Emergency Programs, Environmental Health and Safety, Ohio University Police Department, Radiation Safety, and Risk Management and Insurance. We forge the vital link between a safe and healthy campus environment and the University mission through competent and dependable services. Programs are administered to ensure the health and safety of faculty, staff, students, and visitors. The department works to ensure compliance with fire authority, health department, OSHA, CDC, EPA, NRC, DOT, and other regulatory agency requirements. A multidisciplinary professional staff coordinates programs in environmental sanitation, food sanitation, pest control, radiation safety, occupational safety and safety, ergonomics, indoor air quality, infectious waste, asbestos and lead abatement, emergency program management, environmental management, industrial hygiene, fire safety, biosafety, insurance claims management, and hazardous materials management. Training programs are also conducted. Risk Management and Safety is located at University Service Center 142, 49 Factory Street. www.ohio.edu/riskandsafety

Student Research and Creative Activity Expo

Each spring the university hosts the Student Research and Creative Activity Expo to showcase student research, scholarship, and creative activity of undergraduate, graduate, and medical students. Participants have the option to have their work reviewed by a panel of judges for a chance to compete for prize money. Information about Expo and registration is on the Expo web site. www.ohio.edu/graduate/ExpoWelcome.cfm.

Personal Development and Advocacy Services

Career and Leadership Development

The Notice of Non-Discrimination is located elsewhere in this catalog.

Graduate Student Senate

The Graduate Student Senate (GSS) is composed of student representatives from each graduate academic department. It represents the graduate student body in the University community and provides a forum in which graduate students can discuss issues related to their concerns about both academic and nonacademic aspects of the community. GSS examines issues affecting graduate students, and submits reports and recommendations to the Office of the President, Budget Planning Council, Graduate Council and other standing university committees, as well as College Deans.

The Graduate Student Senate is responsible for recommending graduate students for positions on University standing committees. The senate also awards the Outstanding Graduate Faculty Award, the Outstanding Graduate Student Award, and the Graduate Student Senate John Houk Memorial Research Grants for graduate student research. Other Graduate Student Senate activities include workshops on such topics as grant writing and library resource system identification and use, and forums for graduate students to present their research.

The Graduate Student Senate meets on a regular basis. All meetings are announced and open to the public.

For more information or a copy of the Graduate Student Senate constitution, contact the president of Graduate Student Senate, Ohio University, Athens OH 45701-2979, telephone 740.593.1899. The Graduate Student Senate Office is located in Baker Center 302. www.ohio.edu/gss

Health Services (Campus Care) 

Campus Care physicians and nurse practitioners provide student focused care for acute and chronic illnesses. Available services include Campus Quick Care, Primary Care Clinic, Women’s Health Clinic, Allergy Injection and Immunization Clinic, Eating Disorder Clinic, Transgender Health Services, X-ray, Laboratory, and Pharmacy Services. In addition, Ohio University Therapy Associates provides physical therapy services at Campus Care.

International students must have a tuberculosis skin test upon first arriving in Athens or returning to the campus after an absence of two or more years. This test is given free of charge. See the Schedule of Classes for details.

Medical care is provided Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. All enrolled students have access to Campus Care. You do not have to purchase the University insurance plan to receive services through Campus Care.

Campus Care is located in Hudson Health Center on the North Green (building 35 on the campus map). www.oucom.ohiou.edu/CampusCare

Hearing, Speech, and Language Clinic

The Ohio University Hearing, Speech and Language Clinic offers diagnostic and treatment services to University students, faculty, and staff, and members of the community. Services are available to all age groups, from infants to adults. A fee list is available upon request.

Speech and language services cover such areas as articulation, language, stuttering, and voice. Audiology services include the identification and management of problems in hearing and balance, including the selection and use of hearing aids, auditory processing, and developmental communication problems posed by hearing loss. The clinic is staffed by graduate students majoring in Communication Sciences and Disorders, under the continual supervision of fully licensed and credentialed faculty and staff. Clinic services are available throughout the year.

For assistance with a hearing, speech, or language question, inquire at the clinic office in Grover Center W174 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, or call 740.593.1404. www.ouhearingandspeech.com

International Students

Associations 

The International Student Union (ISU)

Ohio Program of Intensive English (OPIE)

The Office of International Student and Faculty Services

ISFS works with other departments and organizations on campus to promote international programs, including cross–cultural workshops and the annual International Week, which create a welcoming and supportive climate for international students.

The Office of International Student and Faculty Services is located in the Walter International Education Center. www.ohio.edu/global/isfs/about/index.cfm

International Families

Support services are provided to international families through the Office of International Student and Faculty Services. Upon arrival, family members are given information about health care and insurance, English language classes, community services, and social activities. International advisors are also available for consultation on immigration and employment questions.

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Center

The LGBT Center advances the diversity mission of Ohio University by creating a university environment and community inclusive and supportive of sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, and queerness. We focus on the unique academic, cultural, and social needs of LGBT students, faculty, staff, alumni, and members of the wider community and people of ALL identities (LGBT and non-LGBT) are welcome to participate in all the center does.

As an academic support unit, we strive to enhance students’ learning and engagement as well as increase the retention of LGBT students by providing resources, educational opportunities, social gatherings, and LGBT justice initiatives to ALL students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members at Ohio University and beyond.

Program offerings include SafeZone training, SpeakOUT, guest lecturing, annual Queer Studies Conference, lunchtime discussions, film screenings, advocacy efforts on and off campus, and a physical space for students to gather as a community.

The LGBT Center is located in Baker University Center 354. www.ohio.edu/lgbt/

Multicultural Programs

The Office of Multicultural Programs seeks to provide a diverse range of programs and opportunities that are educational, recreational, social, and cultural. Committed to supporting and promoting multicultural awareness and appreciation, the staff develops programs that increase understanding and appreciation of cultural differences by familiarizing the campus community with the contributions and histories of African American, Hispanic/Latino, Asian/Pacific Islander, and Native American cultures. Other services include:

Programming
The office plans and coordinates professional, educational, and cultural programs such as the annual Hispanic Heritage Month, American Indian Heritage Month, Pre-Kwanzaa Celebration, Black History Month, and Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Week.

Advising
The Office of Multicultural Programs has formal advising relationships with the Black Student Cultural Programming Board (BSCPB). The office maintains an informal advising relationship with ethnic student organizations such as the Native Peoples Awareness Coalition (NPAC), Black Student Union and the OU Chapter of the NAACP.

Multicultural Center
The Cultural Center serves as a place where cultural teaching and learning is the focus of all programs and activities. Its focus is intercultural and provides a place where members of the University community, representing a variety of backgrounds, participate in programs and activities. All programming in the Center is designed to increase human understanding through the study and expression of culture.

The Center includes a community lounge, a large meeting room, an art gallery, a multipurpose room, a library, computer lab, and office spaces for staff and students. It is located at Baker University Center 205. www.ohio.edu/culturalcenter/

Ombudsperson Office

The role of the Ombudsperson is to facilitate fair and equitable treatment of students, faculty, and staff within the University system. The Ombudsperson Office can make inquiries on your behalf, help you make an informed response to your situation, mediate or facilitate discussions, and make recommendations for procedural or policy change. Serving as a neutral and confidential resource for the campus community, the office seeks informal resolution of issues and can also provide advice on formal University grievance procedures.

The office is located at Baker University Center 501. www.ohio.edu/ombuds

Student Accessibility Services

It is the mission of Student Accessibility Services (SAS) to ensure equal opportunity and access for students with disabilities in the Ohio University community. Central to this mission is the development of an academic environment that is accessible to all people without the need for adaptation. While working toward the goal of full inclusion, accommodations must still be provided on an individual basis.

At the college level, it is the individual student’s responsibility to initiate the registration process with Student Accessibility Services. Students may initiate a request to Student Accessibility Services at any point in their academic career. To be eligible for student accessibility services a student must:

• submit current disability documentation (as described below);
• receive notification from an accessibility coordinator that you are eligible; and
• schedule and attend an intake appointment with your assigned accessibility coordinator

The type of documentation required depends on the individual disability. Guidelines for documentation are available on our website or inquiries may also be made in person or by phone.

Student Accessibility Services
Baker University Center 348
Athens, OH 45701
Telephone: 740.593.2620
Fax: 740.593.0790
www.ohio.edu/uc/sas
disabilties@ohio.edu

Survivor Advocacy Program

The Ohio University Survivor Advocacy Program provides confidential advocacy services for victims and survivors of sexual assault, dating and domestic violence and stalking. Its mission is to create a SAFE campus where victims and survivors of sexual assault, stalking, and dating and domestic violence are thoroughly respected and supported. We work to empower the campus community to deal with these issues through confidential advocacy, education and training, and resources. If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, or is experiencing domestic/dating violence or stalking, you can call our 24/7 crisis line: 740.597.7723 (SAFE). The Survivor Advocacy Program is part of the Women’s Center. Program offices are located in McKee House, 44 University Terrace. www.ohio.edu/survivor/

Veteran’s and Military Student Services

Ohio University recognizes and values the contributions that veterans, dependents, and military personnel make to our campus community in your role as students, faculty, staff and members of the Athens community. We recognize and honor the sacrifices you have made through your service to our country and appreciate the leadership and broad experiences you bring to OHIO. The purpose of Ohio University’s Veteran and Military Student Services Center is to provide, facilitate and coordinate programs and services as effectively as possible for you and your family members. We strive to assist you in making a successful transition to the Ohio University community and support you through your academic careers.

Brigadier General James M. Abraham – Colonel Arlene F. Greenfield Veterans and Military Student Service Center, Baker University Center 350. Phone: 740.566.8387
FAX: 740-593-4145, email: veteransaffairs@ohio.edu. www.ohio.edu/military/index.cfm

Women’s Center

The mission of Ohio University Women’s Center is to act as a catalyst to promote awareness, education, and advocacy about women, gender, and diversity among faculty, staff, and students at Ohio University and in surrounding communities. The center provides information, services, and programs that address matters of particular concern to women, while exploring the connections among gender, race, economic status, sexual orientation, culture, religion, political views, and other significant elements in relation to women’s individuality and collective identity.

Educational and cultural programming on issues relating to women and gender are offered throughout the academic year. Activities include a weekly series of brown bag presentations, formal and informal support groups, movie nights, lectures, discussions, and other public events. The center houses a library of women–related books and magazines, provides meeting space for student and community groups, offers resources for women on campus and in the community, and provides advocacy on gender issues. The center also sponsors a mentoring program for women students. Baker University Center 403. www.ohio.edu/womenscenter

Student Services

Baker University Center and Event Services

Named for Ohio University’s 14th president, John Calhoun Baker, the Center opened in January 2007. It replaced the original Baker Center (now Steven L. Schoonover Center for Communication). The building provides facilities, programs, services, and amenities that serve the University community, the Athens community, and visitors.

Event Services also oversees event operations for Walter Hall Rotunda, Templeton-Blackburn Memorial Auditorium, and Galbreath Chapel as well as providing event support to programs across the campus. For more information about Event Services and Baker University Center, please visit www.ohio.edu/eventservices.

Bursar, Office of

The Office of the Bursar is responsible for billing and collecting balances owed to the University. The office provides payment options and payment plans, processes third party billing for sponsored students, and manages the process for waivable student fees. The Bursar’s office is located in Chubb Hall 010. Current tuition and fees, information about services, or other student account related questions is available through the web at www.ohio.edu/finance/bursar/index.cfm.

Campus Involvement Center

The Campus Involvement Center (CIC) provides information about campus and community involvement including student organizations; Greek life; health and wellness issues, community service, involvement opportunities and social programs. Information related to Arts and Entertainment, Community Services and Student organizations can be obtained in the office in Baker University Center 339 and 355 by calling 740.593.4025. www.ohio.edu/involvement.

Campus Transportation Services

CATS (Campus Area Transit Service)

CATS Late Night Service

CATCAB (Campus Area Transportation Cutting Across Boundaries)

Airport Shuttle

Cultural Events and Entertainment

Ohio University offers a wide variety of speakers, performing and visual arts, and contemporary entertainment each year. Information and links to events is found on the Current Students website under Arts at www.ohio.edu/students/

Housing and Culinary Services

Residence Halls

The Residential Housing Central Business Office located in the Living Learning Center, 11 South Green Drive. Information about facilities and services is found on the department’s website at housing@ohio.edu.

Interim Housing

Ohio University Culinary Services

Culinary Services operates all campus dining halls, campus markets, Grab ‘N Go ‘s, Cafés, and food services within Baker University Center, including the Front Room Coffee House, Latitude 39 (a casual fine dining restaurant), and West 82 Food Court. Meal plans are available to residential and off-campus students as well as faculty and staff.

Culinary Services works to accommodate individuals with special diets (vegan, vegetarian, Halal, Kosher), food allergies (gluten, nuts, soy), or other health concerns (low-fat, lactose, sugar). A registered dietitian is available to meet by appointment.

For more information about Ohio University Culinary Services, menus, locations, and hours, visit the webpage: www.ohio.edu/food

Intercollegiate Athletics

Ohio University is a Division I (FBS) member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and a charter member of the Mid–American Conference (MAC). The conference also includes Akron, Ball State, Bowling Green, Buffalo, Central Michigan, Eastern Michigan, Kent State, Miami, Northern Illinois, Toledo, and Western Michigan.

The University fields a total of 16 intercollegiate teams—6 for men and 10 for women. The University offers baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, and wrestling for men. Basketball, cross country, field hockey, golf, indoor track, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, outdoor track, and volleyball are offered for women.

If you are interested in participating in intercollegiate athletics, contact the head coach of your preferred sport as soon as possible. Contact information can be found at the intercollegiate athletics website at www.ohiobobcats.com/.

Parking Services / Motor Vehicle Registration

On–campus resident parking is available on a limited basis for students with sophomore status or higher. Periodically, freshmen living on campus may purchase parking if there is parking available in designated areas. Commuter parking is available to all students who live outside a certain radius of campus. More information can be obtained at the Parking Services website at www.facilities.ohiou.edu/parking/, by stopping by Parking Services located at 100 Factory Street, or by calling 740.593.1917.

Before students can drive or park on Ohio University property, they must register their vehicles with Parking Services. Failure to register a motor vehicle or parking illegally makes the violator subject to penalties as printed on the violation/citation. Motorcycle parking is restricted to specifically designated areas. There is no charge to register vehicles.

Parking maps are also available free of charge at Parking Services.

Police, Ohio University

The Ohio University Police Department (OUPD) is a full-time, full–service professional law enforcement agency, with uniformed police officers patrolling throughout the campus community 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Ohio University police officers patrol on foot, in marked cruisers, and on bicycle. The Department’s mission is to enhance the quality of life for our community through law enforcement, education, and a team approach to problem solving. The Department is involved in many functions that assist with safety and security of the Ohio University campus and its students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Emergency “Blue Light” telephones have been installed on the main entrance of every residence hall as well as various locations throughout the University campus. Issues with safe and secure lighting are also monitored by the Ohio University Police Department. Students and others are encouraged to identify areas on campus they feel are not lighted sufficiently.

The Department office is located at 135 Scott Quadrangle. Phone: 740.593.1911, e-mail police@ohio.edu. www.ohio.edu/police/

Recreation, Campus

The Department of Campus Recreation promotes the physical, emotional, and social growth of individuals by encouraging the development of lifelong skills and positive attitudes through recreational activities.

Facilities include the Charles J. Ping Student Recreation Center, Aquatic Center, Bird Ice Arena, Challenge Course, Golf and Tennis Center, Disc Golf Course, Driving Range, and Walter Fieldhouse. Campus Recreation programs include Intramural Sports, Club Sports, Outdoor Pursuits, Challenge Program, and Fitness. Included in the general fee, enrolled students have free access to the following facilities and programs: Aquatic Center, Bird Ice Arena, Ping Center, Walter Fieldhouse, outdoor tennis courts, Ping Center climbing wall, and group fitness classes.

For more information on facilities and programs, call 740.597.CREC or visit http://www.ohio.edu/recreation/.

Registrar, Ohio University

Ohio University Registrar Services for students include registration, Schedule of Classes, grade reports, address update, class schedules, degree and enrollment verification, transcripts, degree audit (DARS) reports, graduation application, and address updates. Many services are available online at www.ohio.edu/registrar. Registrar Services are located in Chubb Hall, first floor lobby. Phone 740.593.4191, email registrar@ohio.edu, or visit www.ohio.edu/registrar.