University of Southern Indiana 2014 guide for

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2014–2015
2014
A GUIDE FOR PARENTS
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USI Guide
Comprehensive advice and information for student success
Welcome to the University of Southern Indiana
Parents & Families Association
Parents & Families Membership Form
Parents and Families Weekend
Parenting a College Student 101
Elevate Excellence with the USI Foundation
FERPA
Registration, Payment, and Financial Assistance
Freshmen Programs
Office of Public Safety
Health and Wellness Services
Academic Resources and Support Services
Campus Map
Career Services and Opportunities
Student Life and Activities
Services on Campus
Campus Housing Resources
Historic New Harmony: Experience, Explore, Create
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Resources
Must-have knowledge to navigate your way
Things to do in Evansville
Helpful University Contact Information and Web Sites
Academic Calendar
USI Area Resources
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Welcome to the
University of
Southern Indiana
Welcome to the University of Southern Indiana
as the parent of a new USI student!
The Parent and Family Guide is designed to
help you learn about the University and helpful
resources across our campus. We appreciate
the trust you have placed in us by sending your
son or daughter to USI. Our faculty and staff
are dedicated to student success and will be
diligent in assuring your student has a rewarding
college experience. I look forward to celebrating
with you when your student graduates from the
University of Southern Indiana. In the meantime,
I hope to see you on campus as you support
your student’s college work and participate
in campus activities. You are now a member
of the USI family, and we welcome you!
Linda L. M. Bennett, Ph.D.
President
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As parents and family members, you are a vital part of the USI
community. You have entrusted us with one of your most valued
possessions, your child. The Parents and Families Association
enhances your connection to USI by keeping you informed
and involved in events, programs, and services at USI.
We invite you to help support the
Parents and Families Association by
contributing $25 annually (individual or
per family) to the Parents and Families
Association. Your gift is 100 percent tax
deductible and supports events such as
Parents and Families Weekend and the
Eagle Roundup picnic. Your donations
are designed to assist parents and
students with the transition to college.
Some additional benefits of supporting
the Parents and Families Association
include a free subscription to the USI
Magazine, a 10 percent discount on
USI memorabilia and clothing at the
Campus Store, a USI Parents and Families
Association car decal, a parent ID card,
and eligibility to vote and hold an office in
the USI Parents and Families Association.
Membership in the Parents and Families
Association is not required to access
the University Parent and Family Guide,
the family helpline, the USI Parents and
Families email newsletter, and invitations
to events designed for parents and
family members, including Parents
and Families Weekend. However, your
donation does help support all the
Parents and Families Association efforts
in welcoming new parents and assisting
all parents through the transition of
a student entering college life.
Visit www.usi.edu/family or contact the
Office of Alumni and Volunteer Services at
812/465-1215 for additional information.
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Parents & Families
Membership Form
Parent First Name MI Last Name Student Name Date of (or expected) Graduation Street Address City/State Zip Code Phone Number Email Address Gift Amount $ October 18 & 19, 2014
($25 minimum required for membership.)
Yes, I am interested in learning about serving
on the Parents and Families Advisory Council.
Parents and Families
Weekend
Make check payable to USI Foundation.
Mail check and completed form to:
Mark your calendar for Parents and Families Weekend, October 18 & 19, 2014. Enjoy a
fun-filled weekend designed especially for you. Visit your son’s or daughter’s campus
home, explore USI’s beautiful campus, participate in campus activities, and check
out the local community. Bring your whole family and meet other USI families.
USI Foundation
8600 University Boulevard
To view events and register, visit www.usi.edu/family/parents-families-weekend.
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Help your student deal with life
changes by shifting responsibility
back to him or her.
For example, give your student a budget,
and have him or her maintain its accuracy.
Let go.
Letting go doesn’t mean that you
shouldn’t be involved in your student’s
life; it simply means that it’s your student’s
turn to make decisions, and he or she
is capable of making positive ones.
Enable your student to be whatever.
You may have certain goals in mind, but
try to let your student discover his or her
own dreams. Your student will probably
pursue goals with a lot more vigor if he
or she is responsible for creating them.
Parenting a College
Student 101
You’ve helped your student make decisions for 18 years.
Now, it’s time to embrace your new role as coach. While at
college, your son or daughter will experiment with his or
her values, develop and redevelop dreams, change majors,
and maybe even change hair color! Your student will face
many challenges, but they are challenges that your student
is prepared to tackle. We have several recommendations on
how you can support your student as a parent-coach.
Understand your student’s
changes and uncertainties.
As your student explores, he or she
may have questions. Try to be patient
and listen to your student’s concerns.
Trust that you taught your student
to make sound decisions.
As hard as it will be, help your student
be independent. When problems
arise, empower him or her to figure
out and implement a solution.
Sharpen your listening skills.
Sometimes your student may just
want to vent. Learn to determine
when they are looking for advice
and when they need a kind ear.
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Learn to operate in a “well.”
The “well” is where you can go to
retrieve questions and help your
student understand what’s going on.
For example, when your student calls
and says that he or she has to move out
of the residence hall room because a
roommate is too weird, you can answer,
“Well, that does sound odd, but have
you talked to your resident assistant?
Perhaps there is another alternative.”
Elevate Excellence
with the USI Foundation
The USI Foundation accepts and manages gifts
from alumni, friends, and organizations that
benefit diverse and deserving USI students.
In April 2013 the USI Foundation launched Campaign USI: Elevating
Excellence, a $50 million capital campaign, which aims to build
scholarship endowments, broaden student experiential learning,
and endow faculty professorships, among other components.
In 2012-13, the USI Foundation provided over $1.7 million
in scholarships to USI students. These scholarships are
made possible by generous donors and allow our students
to achieve their academic goals and so much more.
Joining the Parents and Families Association is a wonderful
way to become involved. You can make a gift any time and
your student can contribute to the new Student Fund to begin
his or her legacy of support of USI’s students and programs.
For more information, please visit our website at www.usi.
edu/giving and follow us on Facebook (University of Southern
Indiana Foundation) and Twitter (@USI_Foundation).
Understand your student’s
strengths and weaknesses.
As much as you hate to admit it, your
student is not perfect. Help your
student identify his or her strengths
and weaknesses and when to
capitalize on his or her best assets.
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Parents may access a
student’s education
record at USI under the
following circumstances:
• The student completes a
“Permission to Release
Education Record
Information” form in the
Office of the Registrar.
This form entitles a
parent or authorized
person named by
the student to obtain
specific information
upon written request
and proof of identity.
The student may rescind
this form at any time.
FERPA
The University of Southern
Indiana recognizes that parents
play an important role in their
student’s life, and we want
to assist you in your role as
coach. We also recognize and
act in full compliance with the
regulations set in accordance
with the Family Educational
Rights and Privacy Act of
1974 (FERPA), as amended.
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This federal law assures that privacy rights
concerning student academic records
belong to the parents or legal guardian
through the child’s high school years.
Once the student enrolls at the University,
the privacy rights are transferred to
the student. Basically, this means that
specific information about your student’s
educational record must be communicated
to you from your student. The University
staff and faculty are available to answer
general questions about the University,
courses, policies, procedures, etc.;
however, specific information about your
student (i.e., courses enrolled, grades,
GPA, request for enrollment verification,
etc.) needs to be received from them.
Knowing this information, it may be
helpful in discussions with your son or
daughter to have an understanding of
the University of Southern Indiana’s
policies. The university expects your son
or daughter to take full responsibility
for his or her education, including the
academic policies in the University of
Southern Indiana Bulletin (http://bulletin.
usi.edu), Schedule of Classes, and the
Students Rights and Responsibilities:
A Code of Student Behavior (www.usi.
edu/deanofstudents/code). Parents will
find it helpful to acquaint themselves
with the policies and procedures found
in these publications, and additional
information that can be found at: www.
usi.edu/registrar/academic-records/
privacy/ferpa-information-for-parents.
• The parent establishes
the student’s dependent
status by presenting
the University with the
most recently filed tax
return showing the
student was claimed as
a dependent and also
completing the “Request
for Confidential Data
of a Dependent Child”
form in the Office of
the Registrar.
Questions on
accessing your
student’s information
should be directed
to the Office of
the Registrar at
812/464-1762 or
800/467-1965 (#3).
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FINANCIAL AID CHECKLIST – 2014-2015 ACADEMIC YEAR
Use this checklist as a guideline to help you through the financial aid process.
If you have questions or need additional information, contact the Office of
Student Financial Assistance at 812/464-1767 or 800/467-1965. You can
find helpful information by visiting their website at www.usi.edu/finaid.
Registration, Payment,
and Financial Assistance
A college education is an
investment in your student’s
future. USI has departments
and resources to help you
through the financial and
registration processes.
Southern Indiana are distributed through
your student’s USI email account. A
student is able to set up authorized
payer(s), who are then able to view billing
statements and make payments to the
student’s account. The University sends
statements on the 10th of each month, and
they are due on the 20th of each month.
Office of the Registrar
Student workers pick up their campus
paycheck at this office. Students may cash
a check here and have items notarized.
The Bursar’s Office is located in the
lower level of the Orr Center and can
be reached at 812/464-1842 or bursar@
usi.edu. The department is here to help
you with all of your billing questions.
The Office of the Registrar is responsible
for maintaining the accuracy and integrity
of academic records at USI. They
coordinate many university services
including registration, reporting midterm
and final grades, non-attendance, class
schedule publication, and the degree
audit system. Additional services include
schedule revisions, release of USI
transcripts, enrollment verification (for
loan deferment, insurance coverage,
etc.), undergraduate readmission,
various record-keeping functions
(change of address, change of major,
etc.), application for graduation, and
conferral of degrees. Several of these
services are available online. For more
information, visit www.usi.edu/registrar.
Bursar’s Office
The Bursar’s Office at the University
of Southern Indiana also is known as
the Cashier’s Office. This department
will issue a billing statement, accept
payments, and issue refunds. Billing
statements from the University of
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Student Financial Assistance
The Office of Student Financial
Assistance is committed to supporting
the University’s goals of enrolling and
graduating a talented and diverse
student body. Our student-focused
team works to help students and their
families seek, obtain, and make the
best use of all resources available to
help finance the costs of attending
the University of Southern Indiana.
In partnership with internal, federal, state,
and other organizations, team members
coordinate the administration of all
student financial assistance awarded
to ensure equity and consistency in
the delivery of funds to students.
¨¨ Your student should complete the FAFSA online at www.fafsa.gov.
March 10 is the state of Indiana’s deadline for state-funded programs.
¨¨ If he/she has not done so, your student should request a PIN number to
electronically sign the FAFSA. If your student is considered a dependent
student for FAFSA purposes, you also will need to electronically sign the
FAFSA with your own PIN. You may apply for a PIN at www.pin.ed.gov.
¨¨ Early February 2014, you will be able to select the IRS Data Retrieval
option on your FAFSA. We strongly recommend that parents and
students select this option during the initial filing or when subsequent
corrections are made to a 2014-2015 FAFSA application. This option will
streamline and expedite the processing of your financial aid application.
¨¨ Financial aid awards will be calculated once your student
is admitted and we receive the FAFSA. Financial Aid
awards may be viewed via the student’s myUSI. In addition,
paper award notices are mailed to new students.
¨¨ The Direct Loan, which is a federal student loan, will be
packaged to eligible students upon receipt of the FAFSA.
¨¨ Beginning July 1, your student will need to log on to myUSI and
accept, decline, or reduce the Direct Loan. First time borrowers must
use their FAFSA PIN to electronically sign the Master Promissory
Note at www.usi.edu/finaid/mpn.asp and must complete Direct Loan
entrance counseling online at www.usi.edu/finaid/entrance.asp.
¨¨ If your student has received results from the FAFSA and is
interested in applying for federal work study, he/she may
complete a Work Study Resume. The Work Study Resume may
be obtained online at www.usi.edu/finaid/sfaforms.asp.
¨¨ Approximately 30 percent of all financial aid students are selected for
verification. Verification involves evaluating the FAFSA for accuracy.
Beginning with the 2013-2014 academic year, the Department of
Education is moving to customized verification. Verification requirements
may vary from student to student. Your student should check myUSI
to determine what documents may be required. Verification can
take four to six weeks to complete depending on the time of year.
Student awards will not be finalized until verification is complete.
¨¨ Provided the student has completed all requirements, financial
aid will be applied to the account balance, which normally takes
place by the end of the second week of each semester.
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to stay or come back to campus to attend.
Students can attend the Involvement Fair
and learn about the different organizations
that they can join at USI. From educational
lectures, to campus entertainment,
and USI traditions, the “Freshman 15”
is designed to give USI’s new students
a well-rounded view of all that the
university can offer. Encourage your
student to take part in the “Freshman 15.”
Welcome Week
Freshmen Programs
The University has several
programs designed for new
students. These programs
support them as they become
integrated into USI’s culture
and student body, develop
the skills and drive necessary
to excel in their college
courses, and recognize their
responsibility and potential
to achieve great success.
floors and assist in organizing programs,
activities, and events that highlight
the major or area of interest. Themes
can be selected from these topics:
Business, Education, Exploring Majors,
Global Community, Honors, English
and Theatre Arts, Nursing and Health
Professions, Social Justice, and STEM.
Special programs and services available
to students who select LLCs:
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Academic tutoring and advising
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Increased faculty contact
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Roommates who share
similar majors or interests
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Programs and activities available
only to LLC residents
Living-Learning Communities
At the University of Southern Indiana,
first-year students with similar interests,
goals, and academic programs can be
placed on designated floors within the
residence halls. These living-learning
communities (LLC) help students create
a strong link between their lives in the
residence hall and learning experiences
in the classroom. Students who reside in
a LLC enjoy the same amenities as other
residents, yet they benefit from a different
living experience. Students on the floor
work together to develop a community
that relates to a common theme.
University departments sponsor the
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Welcome Week is your student’s first
taste of being a student at the University
of Southern Indiana! It is a week full of
activities and events designed to help
students meet other new students, get
adjusted to new surroundings, and start on
the right foot in an academic career at USI.
Details regarding Welcome Week can be
found at www.usi.edu/welcomeweek.
Emerging Leaders
The Emerging Leaders program offers
USI freshmen the opportunity to develop
leadership skills, meet fellow leaders,
and contribute to their university
community. The program focuses on
preparing individuals to succeed and
contribute to their university as student
leaders; so that in subsequent years at
USI that can be active campus leaders.
For more information about the
program and application process,
visit www.usi.edu/leadership.
Making Achievement Possible
Freshmen Survey (MAP-Works)
The MAP-Works survey is an internetbased early intervention tool that is
designed to improve students’ transition
to college and ultimately student
retention and success over time. The
survey asks a variety of questions about
students’ experiences as new students
at USI and is completed during the third
week of classes as part of the First Year
Experience course (UNIV 101). After
completing the survey, each student
receives a personalized feedback report
that includes information about USI
resources and identifies potential areas
for concern. Faculty advisors, professional
advisors, student affairs staff, and FYE
instructors also are able to review these
individual student reports and intervene
when further assistance is needed.
For additional information, visit www.usi.
edu/housing/living-learning-communities
Freshman 15
USI is taking charge of this negative
college tradition and turning it upside
down. Our “Freshman 15” are the 15
programs that every freshman should
strive to be a part of during their first
semester on campus. The “Freshman 15”
at USI includes recreational, theatre, and
weekend events that encourage students
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Office of
Public
Safety
Security and Parking Departments
The Office of Public Safety is a 24-hour,
seven-days-a-week operation and is
comprised of a Dispatch Center, Security
and Parking Departments. Services
provided by the Office of Public Safety
include emergency medical care and
non-emergency requests such as campus
directions, general campus information,
vehicle jump starts, student/faculty/
staff escort service, tire air-ups, vehicle
unlocks, and parking assistance. Campus
officers perform periodic inspections of
campus lighting, shrubbery, buildings, and
other potential safety or security concerns
so they can be directed to the appropriate
department and corrected. The Office
of Public Safety is located between the
Liberal Arts Center and University Center.
For general business or administrative
information call 812/464-1845 or visit www.
usi.edu/security. For emergencies, call
campus extension 7777 or 812/492-7777.
The Security Department employs
Campus Protection Officers, who are
responsible for patrolling all University
property including many miles of offroad bicycle/walking trails. The Security
Division utilizes automobiles, fourwheel drive vehicles, motorized carts,
bicycles, foot, and off-road vehicles
to maximize their patrol effectiveness.
Other responsibilities include asset
protection, documentation of all criminal
law violations, Code of Conduct violations,
traffic accidents, property damage and
injuries that occur on University property.
The Parking Department monitors and
enforces all traffic regulations on campus.
The Parking Department collaborates
with various University entities to manage
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the many special events that occur on
campus and to ensure there is adequate
and safe parking for individuals attending
events. All parking regulations may be
viewed online. For more information, call
812/465-1091 or visit www.usi.edu/parking.
RAVE Alert System
The University of Southern Indiana offers
a free text messaging service called RAVE
Alert as a means of providing critical
and timely messages to the campus
community. These notifications are sent
via email, text, and voice message in
order to provide valuable information
about emergencies, severe weather,
and other incidents impacting the
University community. Everyone with
a USI email address is automatically
enrolled in the RAVE Alert program.
Testing of the RAVE Alert information
can be done by following the directions
on their myUSI Dashboard Channel.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
The University of Southern Indiana,
Office of Public Safety is committed to
assisting all members of the University
community in providing for their own
safety and security. The annual security
and fire safety compliance document is
available on the Office of Public Safety
website at www.usi.edu/security/PDF/
ASFSR.pdf. If you would like a copy
of the report, contact the Office of
Public Safety at 812/464-1845.
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Health and
Wellness Services
It is staffed by one full-time physician,
one full-time nurse practitioner, four
registered nurses, and three medical
office assistants. It is available to
USI students, faculty, and staff.
University Health Center
The University Health Center, in
cooperation with the Deaconess Health
System, is a fully-functioning medical
office located on campus in the lower
level of the Health Professions Center.
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Services available at the University Health
Center include, but are not limited to,
acute and minor care, immunizations,
allergy shots, laboratory testing,
prescriptions (including a limited on-site
pharmacy), specialty referrals, physicals
and more. Office hours are Monday
through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. When
the campus is open, but classes are not
in session, the Health Center is open
Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The center’s variety of services may be
billed to insurance, billed to the patient,
or students may enroll in the Office
Visit Plan (OVP). The OVP is required
for students living in campus housing
and optional for all other students. The
OVP is $47 each semester and provides
unlimited office visits to the University
Health Center including a flu vaccine for
no additional fee. All immunizations and
pap screens must be paid for in full at time
of service. Lab and radiology services
are not covered under the OVP. For
OVP enrollment information, contact the
University Health Center at 812/465-1250.
If your student gets sick when the
office is not open, he or she can call the
University Health Center at 812/4651250 to be connected with the nurse.
For additional information about the
University Health Center go to
www.usi.edu/healthcenter and
check out their Facebook page at
www.facebook.com/usihealthcenter.
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Counseling Center
The Counseling Center’s primary
purpose is to provide psychological
support/counseling to help students
develop the personal awareness and
skills necessary to overcome problems,
make effective decisions, and grow in a
manner that will allow them to maximize
their total educational experience at
the University of Southern Indiana. The
Counseling Center provides a variety
of psychological services to currently
enrolled USI students at no additional
charge. While some individuals seek
counseling when they are in a state of
crisis, it is not necessary to have a serious
problem to see a counselor. Information
shared in counseling is kept private/
confidential, separate from academic
records, and only disclosed to relevant
individuals in the rarest of circumstances.
Counseling is provided under a brief
therapy model, and sessions are
typically 45–50 minutes long, once
a week or every other week. If a staff
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member feels they cannot address
a student’s needs because they are
beyond the role and/or scope of services
available at the Counseling Center, an
appropriate referral will be provided.
The Counseling Center celebrates
all aspects of diversity and seeks to
support the development of a healthy
university community for all students.
They regularly engage in outreach across
campus and are available to speak with
faculty, staff, and concerned family and
friends about how to assist students
who are in distress and need support.
basketball on the outdoor or indoor courts,
or run on the indoor track. A number of
group exercise classes are offered, as well
as ping-pong, billiards, and video games.
The Department of Recreation, Fitness,
and Wellness also offers intramural
and recreational sports and events.
Students may play in intramural
sports leagues, or one-day activities,
giving them the opportunity to have
fun and compete individually or on a
team. Intramurals provide great ways
to meet and develop new friends,
as well as interact with old ones.
Students may choose to take part in
Outdoor Adventure Programs, which
include camping, rock climbing, canoeing,
caving, white water rafting, ice skating,
snow skiing, and hiking. Participants
learn new skills or refine the ones they
already have in these challenging and
fun activities. Tents, sleeping bags,
sleeping pads, and lanterns are all
available for check out as well.
Encourage your student to find the
complete schedule of events and hours
of operation at www.usi.edu/rfw.
Visit www.usi.edu/counselingcenter
for additional information.
Recreation, Fitness, and
Wellness Center
The Recreation, Fitness, and Wellness
Center is a place to get fit, meet other
students, and have fun. Students can work
out in the fitness center, boulder or rock
climb in the climbing center, check out
bicycles for the day, play volleyball and
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Sexual Violence Prevention
and Response
Sexual violence is an issue of concern
for both students and their families.
Unfortunately, sometimes assaults do
occur at USI, as at any college campus.
USI is committed to creating and
maintaining an educational environment
free of all violence in which all members
of the USI community are treated with
respect and dignity. All forms of genderbased violence, harassment, and nonconsensual sexual activity are prohibited.
Students need to be aware that often
assaults happen when alcohol is involved.
Someone who has been drinking may not
be able to give consent for sexual activity.
Any student who has been assaulted is
encouraged to report the assault to USI
Public Safety, the Dean of Students Office,
or to the Vanderburgh County Sheriff.
Reporting may be done anonymously.
Counseling is available at the USI
Counseling Center 812/464-1867 and
the Albion Fellows Bacon Center, a local
community domestic violence and sexual
assault agency, which can be reached
at 812/424-7273, 24 hours a day.
More information can be found
at www.usi.edu/rfw/sap.
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Substance Use
Many USI students choose not to drink,
and most USI students who do drink
tend to do so in a reasonable manner.
However, some students do engage
in high-risk drinking. According to
university data, 73.8 percent of USI
freshmen report not drinking when
hanging out with friends. USI’s policies
prohibit alcohol and drugs on campus,
and we need parents to be partners
in our efforts to keep students safe.
All parents should talk to their students
about drinking and drug use. Students
who do choose to drink should eat before
and while drinking, go out with trusted
friends, and make plans to get home
safely. Drinking large amounts of alcohol
(drinking to get drunk) and being unaware
of what one is consuming is considered
high-risk behavior. Using prescription
drugs in a manner not prescribed, or
that does not belong to the individual,
is also considered a violation of policy.
There are plenty of alcohol-free activities
on campus: movies, athletics, student
organizations, intramural and club
sports, outdoor adventure trips, music,
and more. Students that are concerned
about their use of substances, or about
a friend, can find someone to talk to at
the USI Counseling Center 812/464-1867.
Parents and students can find additional
resources at www.usi.edu/rfw/aod.
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Writers’ Room – For writing assignments,
peer writing consultants can provide
students with guidance and feedback at
any stage of the writing process, including:
Academic Skills has everything your
student needs to enhance his/her
success as a college student. The office
offers academic support in a variety of
academic areas for all students who
want to improve their performance
on homework, quizzes, and exams.
Learning assistance programs include:
Math Tutoring – Skilled math tutors,
recommended by the math department’s
faculty, are available to assist students
with their math classes on a walk-in
basis. Math tutors can assist with:
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Math homework
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Computer programs that
accompany some math courses
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Core Academic Skills Assessment
(CASA) math test (required
for all education majors)
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Classes up through Calculus I
(MATH 230) are guaranteed
Study Skills Tutoring – The academic
demands of college can sometimes
be overwhelming. Study Skills
Tutors, Athletic Peer Coaches, and
Academic Coaches offer individualized
assistance with study skills such as:
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Time management
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Test-taking strategies
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Note taking
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Textbook reading
Understanding assignments
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Brainstorming
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Focusing, developing,
and organizing ideas
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Revising
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Researching and citing
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Developing editing strategies and
identifying common writing errors
If students cannot visit the Writers’
Room (ED 1102), they can email their
papers to the Online Writing Lab
at [email protected] for feedback.
Academic Resources and
Support Services
Academic Skills
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Subject-Based Tutoring – Tutors
can also assist students in contentspecific coursework, including
the following subjects:
Supplemental Instruction – This academic
support program for a variety of courses
provides regularly scheduled out-ofclass review sessions to all students in a
targeted course. Facilitated by an SI leader
(a student who has successfully completed
the course), the sessions provide an
informal environment to review notes,
discuss readings, and prepare for exams.
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Accounting, CIS, Economics,
and Finance
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Biology, Chemistry,
Geology, and Physics
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History and Psychology
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Humanities and Foreign Languages
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Other subjects as needed
Success Series Workshops – These
workshops take an interactive approach
to skills and strategies important to
both college-level coursework and lifelong learning. Offered each semester,
topics covered may include time
management, test-taking strategies, note
taking, goal setting, and motivation.
No appointment is needed for most
tutoring, although appointments are
available with the Learning Assistance
Specialist and study skills tutors.
All Academic Skills services are published
each semester, and students can find
out about specific resources and tutoring
schedules at www.usi.edu/acadskil.
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Academic Advising
At the University of Southern Indiana,
academic advising is an ongoing
educational process that connects the
student to the University. Academic
advising supports USI’s mission of
preparing students to live wisely and
for learning beyond the confines of the
academy. Faculty and staff academic
advisors represent and interpret University
policies and procedures to the student and
help the student navigate the academic
and organizational paths of the institution.
The University is committed to providing
students with accurate and timely
academic advising. During the school year,
appointments are strongly encouraged,
particularly during peak advising times. In
the first year, students will be advised by
advisors in a college advising center (for
students in the College of Nursing and
Health Professions and Pott College of
Science Engineering, and Education), by
faculty within their major or department
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(for students in the Romain College of
Business and College of Liberal Arts)
or by University Division Advising if
they have not declared a major or are
conditionally admitted to the university.
USI students have certain
responsibilities in regard to their
academic progress, including:
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Being knowledgeable about
policies, procedures, and
requirements published in the
USI Bulletin and class schedule
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Determining a course of study and
satisfying the requirements defined
in the USI Bulletin and degree audit
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Scheduling and appearing
promptly for appointments with
an advisor, when necessary
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Preparing for an advising session
by having a list of questions and
courses (and alternatives)
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Following through with appropriate
action after the advising meeting
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Accepting responsibility for the
academic decisions to be made
An academic advisor can help:
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Explore academic interests and
determine an appropriate major
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Design a program of study, meeting
individual interests and needs
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Map out students’ schedules
and prepare for registration
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Monitor students’
academic progress
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Clarify students’ educational
and life goals
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Find activities and opportunities
to enhance students’
academic experience
Develop an action plan, if students
are placed on probation
While your support is important
to promoting student success, it
is essential you encourage your
student to take responsibility for
their education by meeting regularly
with their academic advisor.
As parents and family members, USI
recognizes that you play an important
role in supporting your student through
the academic process. Asking questions
about how their classes are going,
engaging your student on what they
find real passion for, and supporting
your student in the college experience
are specific ways you can help your
student be successful at USI.
Career Counseling
Students who are exploring or rethinking
their major and career options, are
encouraged to utilize University Division
Advising’s career counseling services.
Through interest assessments and
various other resources, staff members
work one-on-one with students to help
them clarify their interests and skills and
identify the major and career options that
closely match their goals. Appointments
will be tailored to students’ specific needs
and concerns. Students can schedule
a career counseling appointment by
calling University Division Advising at
812/465-1606 or visiting us on the first
floor of the Education Center, room 1142.
As parents and
family members,
USI recognizes
that you play an
important role in
supporting your
student through
the academic
process.
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David L. Rice Library
Named for USI’s first president, the
David L. Rice Library is the go-to spot
on campus for students to study, access
their online course materials, get items
their instructors put on reserve, check
out a laptop or an iPad, collaborate with
classmates, find a good book to enjoy,
recharge their electronic devices, or
recharge themselves with a nap!
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Using email, chat, text, and faceto-face consultations, reference
librarians provide in-person and
virtual help with finding needed
information, and they teach
classes on searching, selecting,
and evaluating that information
while avoiding plagiarism.
University Archives and Special
Collections have great state,
local, and university history.
Computers (Macs included!)
are on all floors, offering access
through the library’s website to the
online catalog, databases, helpful
LibGuides and online tutorials.
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Study and gathering spaces on
all four floors include tables,
carrels, comfortable seating,
two large quiet study reading
rooms, 30 group study rooms,
and two computer labs.
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Students can get connected
with the library’s services and
resources through social media
such as Facebook, Pinterest,
Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and
the David L. Rice Library blog.
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With a Starbucks store inside the
building, students can relax with
a beverage and enjoy reading a
paperback, or have fun finding
a good DVD for the weekend.
Parents can relax too, knowing that
the library offers many services to help
your student succeed and that she or
he can get great advice on term paper
research. Check out www.usi.edu/library
to see what we offer your student!
University Honors Program
The Honors Program at the University
of Southern Indiana is designed to offer
enhanced opportunities for students who
show promise of outstanding academic
achievement. Participation in the program
exposes students to a wide range of
intellectual and academic experiences,
provides enriching extracurricular
activities, promotes rewarding interaction
between students and honors faculty, and
gives students the opportunity to form
lasting friendships with other students
committed to academic excellence.
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Honors students have the
opportunity to live in Honors
housing with others who
share a priority of academics,
while still having fun.
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Honors students have a distinct
advantage in their future pursuits,
whether they select graduate or
professional school or go directly
into their chosen professions.
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The designation of University
Honors Scholar is awarded to
students who successfully complete
the honors curriculum, a distinction
that is noted on both the diploma
and the official transcript.
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The new Honors Office, located
in the Orr Center room 1070, has
a student lounge designed to
provide students with a space to
study, meet other students, or take
a break and enjoy fresh coffee.
For more information, visit www.
usi.edu/honors/welcome.asp
or call 812/464-1833.
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Student Support Services (SSS)
SSS is one of the eight grant-funded
TRIO programs offered through the U.S.
Department of Education. At USI, the SSS
program will help motivate 140 eligible
students to successfully complete their
degree. The SSS program will provide
students with free, comprehensive
services through classroom instruction,
academic skill development, academic
assistance and career development,
personal and financial aid counseling, and
experiences designed to enhance the
collegiate experience on USI’s campus.
To receive assistance, students
must be U.S. citizens or permanent
residents of the U.S. and:
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Meet limited income criteria
(receive a Pell Grant) and/or;
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Be a first generation college student
(neither natural parent residing in
the household with the student has
a four-year college degree); or
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Have a documented learning or
physical disability recognized
by the American Disabilities
Act and be registered with the
Office of Disability Resources.
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Students must show an academic
need and also be willing to take full
advantage of all support services offered
by the program. To learn more about
this program, call 812/228-5087.
Office of Disability Resources (ODR)
Office of Disability Resources (ODR)
coordinates services and academic
accommodations for USI students with
disabilities to ensure equal access
to facilities, programs, services and
resources at the university. Students with
disabilities seeking accommodations
(such as extra time on exams,
accessibletextbooks, note takers…) are
encouraged to submit documentation
of their disability to ODR at least 60
days prior to the date they will need
accommodations. If you are uncertain
as to the documentation that may be
needed please call 812/464-1961 or visit
our web site at www.usi.edu/disabilities.
The Office of Disability Resources is
located in the Orr Center, room 095. The
office is open from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Monday through Friday.
Veterans Support Services
Veterans Support Services (VSS) at the
University of Southern Indiana serves
Veterans and their families while they
seek education as a next step in their
lives as civilians by helping them to
navigate and understand the different
educational benefits offered by the
Department of Veteran Affairs and
United States Military branches.
Veterans Support Services is strategically
located for the student veterans’
convenience among many other student
service offices and leisure activity
locations in the Education Center.
VSS lounge features a computer lab,
specialized counseling, educational
programs, workshops, and seminars to
help veterans complete their degrees and
reach their goals successfully. In addition
to educational resources, VSS also serves
as a haven where veteran students can
spend their downtime, participate in
discussions and enjoy the camaraderie
with others who share similar experiences.
For more information, call 812/461-5302
or go to: www.usi.edu/registrar/
veterans-support-services.
In addition to
educational
resources, VSS also
serves as a haven
where veteran
students can spend
their downtime,
participate in
discussions
and enjoy the
camaraderie with
others who share
similar experiences.
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Career Services
and Opportunities
Career Services and Internships
Another important aspect of your
student’s education is handson career development. Career
Services offers a wide range of
services for students including:
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Assistance with internship/
cooperative education
search strategies
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Online listing of part-time,
internship, and full-time
employment opportunities
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Career fairs and networking events;
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Internet resources
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Assistance with job search
strategies for graduates
The office maintains a Job Locator
program and assists students in
securing part-time, temporary, and
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summer employment. Eagle Career
Launch, an online system exclusively
for University students and alumni,
lists full-time, internship, and parttime job vacancies in the Tri-state
area and elsewhere. In addition, the
Career Services and Internships web
site provides job-search related tools;
information on local and regional job
fairs; and other valuable employmentrelated resources. Registration for both
part-time and full-time job assistance
is available at www.usi.edu/careers.
Study Abroad
The University offers your son or daughter
the opportunity to learn more about him
or herself and the global community
through study abroad opportunities in
over 60 countries. With advance planning,
it is possible for students in virtually
any major to participate in an overseas
program. Programs offer a variety of
experiences, from specialized courses
taught entirely in English, to direct
enrollment in a foreign university. Students
receive USI credit for the coursework
completed during the summer, an
academic semester, or academic year.
The costs of some study abroad programs
are based on tuition and room and board
at USI. Because participants pay their
program fees through USI, they can
continue to apply their scholarships and
other financial aid toward the fees. It’s
not too early to begin planning for their
sophomore or junior year! Additional
information is available from the Office of
International Programs and Services by
visiting www.usi.edu/international.
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Student Life and Activities
The University of Southern Indiana wants your son or daughter
to gain the full college experience. We provide many activities
and services to help students get connected and involved.
Student Development Programs
Earning your degree at USI should always
be your student’s number one goal, but
success in college also should include
gaining leadership skills by getting
involved in campus life. With so many
choices, it may be hard to know where to
start…the answer is the Office of Student
Development Programs. The staff helps
students make the most of their college
experience. Encourage your student to
contact them and get involved. They work
with student organizations, fraternities
and sororities, Activities Programming
Board, Welcome Week, leadership
programs, and new student orientation.
Through involvement with these activities,
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students can build skills in communication,
critical thinking, self-confidence,
motivation, and conflict management.
Your student can learn more about all of
these programs at www.usi.edu/sdv.
Student Organizations
USI has a variety of student organizations
to get involved with. They range from
academic and professional organizations
to service organizations, special interest,
and sports clubs. Membership in an
organization should reflect personal and
academic interests. If no organization
has your student’s interest, they can go
outside the box and start their own.
Some opportunities for student involvement and leadership are:
Activities Programming Board: www.usi.edu/apb
• Amigos: www.usi.edu/amigos
• Ambassadors: www.usi.edu/admission/student-ambassadors
• Campus Student Organizations: www.usi.edu/studentorganizations
Emerging Leaders: www.usi.edu/leadership
• Fraternities and Sororities: www.usi.edu/fsl
Student Government Association: www.usi.edu/sga
• Student Alumni Association: www.usi.edu/saa
Volunteer USI: www.usi.edu/volunteer
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Religious Life
Multicultural Center
The Multicultural Center (MCC) provides a range of cultural and
social programs that promote awareness and appreciation of diverse
cultures. The Multicultural Center has hosted many speakers ranging
from actor/author Hill Harper, who is widely known for his starring
roles on CSI: NY, Spike Lee’s Get on the Bus, and Tyler Perry’s
For Colored Girls Only, to Judge Glenda Hatchett, who presides
over the syndicated show, “Judge Hatchett,” and is the founder
of Parent Power Now, the premier online parenting network.
The MCC supports organizations that encourage academic
achievement and personal development of its members. Membership
is open to all races, cultures, and ethnic backgrounds.
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The Black Student Union sponsors various activities
on campus such as MLK birthday holiday observance,
Black History Month Celebration, performing arts
productions, social activities, and more.
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The Hispanic Student Union/Latinos Unidos (HSU/LU)
promotes programs to enhance and increase knowledge and
appreciation of cultural diversity such as Latino(a) Leadership
Conference, Salsa Dance Night, Dia de los Muertos, and more.
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The South Asian Union coordinates the following campus
activities: Indian Culture Night, Global Communities,
Diwali Lecture, and the International Food Expo.
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The American Indian and Indigenous Peoples of the
Americas is a new student organization that is in its
infancy stages. The University has rallied behind
this new organization in support of its vision.
Religious Life provides religious guidance
and worship opportunities for students,
faculty, and staff. It is located on the
corner of O’Daniel and Clarke Lanes.
Encouraging students to stay active in the
faith life of their choice while at USI is our
primary goal. We also house the Spiritual
Diversity Project that aims to educate
and coordinate a greater understanding
of the diverse religions on campus
and within the community. Religious
Life offers services and information for
multiple denominations. Students can
choose to get involved by taking part
in retreats, fellowship, bible studies,
worship services, spiritual guidance,
and service opportunities. To find out
more, visit www.usi.edu/religiouslife.
Athletics
Nothing screams school pride like
cheering for USI’s Screaming Eagles
athletic teams! USI is a member of the
NCAA Division II and the Great Lakes
Valley Conference (GLVC). Student-
athletes compete in 15 different varsity
sports including basketball, cross country/
track, golf, soccer, baseball, softball,
tennis, and volleyball. Admission to
home regular season athletic events is
free to USI students. Students also can
support the Eagles from the sidelines
by joining Red Zone through the
Student Government Association.
The University of Southern Indiana invites
parents and family members to get
involved by becoming members of the
USI Varsity Club, which is USI’s athletic
booster club. 100 percent of the Varsity
Club membership money supports athletic
scholarships. Season tickets also are
available. Find out more by visiting www.
gousieagles.com or call 812/464-1846.
Students interested in being a part
of USI’s dance team, cheer team, or
pep band also may visit the Athletic
Department website at www.gousieagles.
com for more information.
In addition, the Center also helps coordinate College Mentors
for Kids, Designed by Grace Gospel Choir, and the Executive
Diversity Scholars Program. More about these programs
can be found at www.usi.edu/mcc or call 812/465-7188.
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Students also may choose to be a part of
a music group. USI’s sponsored groups
include the Chamber Choir, Women’s
Choir, Designed by Grace Gospel Choir,
and Jazz Band. Students may audition
for inclusion into these groups. Each
year, students in these groups present
numerous performances to the public,
and many students in the USI Chamber
Choir take yearly trips to perform abroad.
Performing Arts
USI offers all students opportunities
to share their talent via the performing
arts. While majors and minors take
numerous classes in acting, dance,
technology, and design, any and all
students interested in theatre may
audition for productions by the University
of Southern Indiana’s Theatre Program.
Currently, four main stage shows are
produced each school year in the
Mallette Studio Theatre on campus.
Furthermore, our Repertory Project, which
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Both Theatre and Music have
experienced significant growth in
recent years as they have begun a
program of facilities expansion and
sought to expand scholarship offerings
to Performing Arts majors.
accounts for two of those productions,
brings members of the Actors Equity
Association — the professional union of
stage actors and stage managers — to
the USI stage, allowing USI students
to work alongside professional actors
and with a professional production
stage manager. A second performance
space, the Mallette Studio in the Liberal
Arts building, features independent
student productions and second season
offerings. Learn more by visiting www.
usi.edu/libarts/arts or contacting Elliot
Wasserman, Chair, at [email protected].
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On-Campus Apartments
The on-campus apartments use regular street addresses. Like
the residence halls, the name of the apartment building does
not go in the address. The student’s name goes first, followed by
the apartment number assigned, which acts as a street number
versus a box address, and is followed by the street name.
Resident’s Name
Apartment Number and Street
Building
Street
Building
Apt #
Street
Baker
All #s
Varsity Dr
Jackson
All #s
Jarrett Ln
Bayh
Even #s
Moutoux Ln
Jennings
All #s
O’Daniel Ln
Bayh
Odd #s
Buschkill Ln
Lane
All #s
Varsity Dr
Services On Campus
Bigger
All #s
O’Daniel Ln
Leslie
All #s
Mahrenholz Rd
Got Mail?
Boon
All #s
O’Daniel Ln
Marshall
All #s
Eckels Ln
Every student loves to feel the excitement of receiving mail from home! Mail service
on USI’s campus is provided to students in a variety of formats. We’ve outlined the
following information so you can be sure to get mail to your student in a timely manner.
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Apt #
Bowen
Even #s
Worthington Ln
Matthews
All #s
University Ct
Bowen
Odd #s
Crawford Ln
McCray
Odd #s
Melton Ln
Branch
All #s
McDonald Ln
McCray
Even #s
Jarrett Ln
Branigin
All #s
O’Daniel Ln
McNutt
All #s
O’Daniel Ln
Chase
All #s
University Ct
Morton
All #s
Varsity Dr
Craig
Even #s
Pruis Ln
Mount
All #s
University Ct
Residence Halls
Craig
Odd #s
Worthington Ln
Noble
All #s
O’Daniel Ln
The hall name does not go in the address. Your student’s
name should be on the top line and use the hall address for
the second line. The third line indicates which mailbox the
student has been assigned. Your son or daughter can confirm
their box number by visiting the residence hall mailroom.
Dunning
All #s
O’Daniel Ln
Orr
Even #s
Crawford Ln
Durbin
Odd #s
Eckels Ln
Orr
Odd #s
Moutoux Ln
Durbin
Even #s
McDonald Ln
Porter
All #s
Varsity Dr
Gates
All #s
Pruis Ln
Ralston
All #s
McDonald Ln
Goodrich
Odd #s
McDonald Ln
Ray
All #s
O’Daniel Ln
Governor’s Hall
Newman Hall
Goodrich
Even #s
Melton Ln
Saletta
All #s
Eckels Ln
Resident’s Name
1700 Rankin Lane
Box number assigned
Resident’s Name
1600 Rankin Lane
Box number assigned
Gray
All #s
Varsity Dr
Schricker
All #s
O’Daniel Ln
Hammond
All #s
Varsity Dr
Townsend
All #s
O’Daniel Ln
Hanly
Odd #s
Eckels Ln
Wallace
All #s
O’Daniel Ln
O’Bannon Hall
Ruston Hall
Resident’s Name
1720 Rochelle Lane
Box number assigned
Resident’s Name
1818 Rochelle Lane
Box number assigned
Hanly
Even #s
McDonald Ln
Welsh
All #s
Mahrenholz Rd
Hendricks
(ME)
All #s
Varsity Dr
Whitcomb
All #s
O’Daniel Ln
Hendricks
(ODS)
All #s
O’Daniel Ln
Hovey
All #s
University Ct
Willard
All #s
Varsity Dr
Williams
All #s
Varsity Dr
Wright
All #s
O’Daniel Ln
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USI Campus Store
Eagle Access Card
The University of Southern Indiana
Campus Store is located on the first floor
of the University Center and has textbooks
(new, used, digital, and rental), art and
school supplies, logo-wear, and golf items.
It also provides photocopying, faxing,
check-cashing services, UPS shipping, and
sells stamps. Students can order online
or call to have an order shipped. The
Campus Store is also an authorized Apple
Reseller to students, faculty, and staff.
The Eagle Access Card is USI’s photo
identification card (ID) for students, staff,
and faculty. In addition to being the ID
card, the Eagle Access Card can become
a convenient, easy, and safe way to
access products and services without
carrying cash. By activating the declining
balance feature of the card, students
make the ID card a debit card as well.
Campus Store Hours
Monday – Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday CLOSED
Find the USI Campus Store online
at www.usi.edu/campusstore.
Children’s Learning Center
USI operates the Children’s Learning
Center with full-time professional
care during the day for two-yearolds and part-time and full-time care
during the day for children ages
three to five, who do not meet the
kindergarten entrance cutoff date.
The center is accredited through the
National Association for the Education of
Young Children (NAEYC), is state licensed,
is on Level 4 on Paths to Quality, and has
five stars on the IDEM 5 Star Program.
Childcare is available for a fee to faculty,
staff, and students. The hours of operation
are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through
Friday when the University is open.
In addition, special programs for schoolaged children are available during the
summer. If interested go to www.usi.
edu/childcenter or call 812/464-1869.
Simply deposit funds into your
personal FLEX account and then
use your Eagle Access Card all over
campus to make purchases.
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Bookstore Purchases/Book Buyback
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Sodexo Food Services
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Computer Lab Printers
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Copiers
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Laundry
The Eagle Access Card
serves as the student’s:
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Rice Library card
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Recreational, Fitness and
Wellness Center entry card
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Athletic events entry card
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Food Service Meal Plan card
For more information visit
www.usifood.com/eagleaccess.html.
Campus Housing Resources
USI offers two options for oncampus living arrangements:
campus apartments
and residence halls.
Both are located within walking
distance of the academic buildings for
an added degree of convenience.
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ATMs on Campus
There are six ATMs located on campus:
Fifth Third Bank – University Center East
Old National Bank – Rice Library
Evansville Teachers Credit Union –
Redwood Lounge and Rice Library
Heritage Federal Credit Union – RFWC
and Residence Life Community Center.
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Campus apartments are
available to all students with
the exception of students with
families. Each apartment comes
fully furnished and has a fullsized living room and kitchen.
Residence halls are open to
freshmen only. The halls are
designed as suites that combine the
benefits of traditional residence hall
living with popular apartment-style
housing and include two bedrooms,
two baths with a common
living area for four students.
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Resident Assistants live on
site in order to serve as a
resource for students, provide
programs and activities, and
assist during crisis situations.
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Around-the-clock security regularly
patrols campus housing — these
officers also are first responders
in case of medical emergencies.
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Shuttle bus service from
the apartments to main
campus is provided.
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On-site laundry facilities that
use either coins or Eagle
Bucks on your student’s Eagle
Access Card are available.
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24-hour emergency
maintenance is provided.
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Programs and activities are
provided only to on-campus
residents, such as the Residence
Life Intramural League, Student
Housing Association Block
Party, and Residence Life
sponsored programs.
•
Screaming Eagle TV, an oncampus movie channel, plays
first-run blockbuster movies.
Additionally, on-campus housing offers
the following services to our residents:
•
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Professional Residence Life
staff are available 24 hours
a day/7 days a week.
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USI GUIDE
USI GUIDE
Historic
New
Harmony
Experience,
Explore, Create
Historic New Harmony and the
share the mission of preserving
New Harmony’s utopian legacy
by inspiring innovation and
progressive thought through
programs and collections.
Since 1985, Historic New Harmony, a
department in University of Southern
Indiana’s Division of Outreach and
Engagement, has encouraged cultural
and educational programs related to
New Harmony’s important historic
resources. Historic New Harmony is
a unified program of the University
of Southern Indiana and the Indiana
State Museum and Historic Sites.
Some of the opportunities shared by
USI faculty, staff, students, and New
Harmony include research projects and
service learning courses, professional
and personal development retreats,
New Harmony Theatre summer
productions, and New Harmony Gallery
of Contemporary Art workshops and
exhibits featuring Midwest artists.
New Harmony started almost 200
years ago as an experimental utopian
community. The Harmonie Society was
organized in Bavaria and immigrated to
the United States in 1804. They were a
Christian group perfecting themselves
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for the return of Christ. During their 100
years in this country, they built three
complete towns, including New Harmony.
When they decided to move back east,
the Harmonie Society sold the entire
town to social reformer Robert Owen
of New Lanark, Scotland. He believed
that education should be available to
all people, regardless of their social
status or income, inspiring our public
education system today. Along with his
partner, William Maclure of the Academy
of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia,
Owen attracted leading educators and
scientists to New Harmony for their
grand experiment in community living.
Today, New Harmony is still a small town
of 900 residents. It offers world-class
accommodations and meeting facilities,
dining, shopping, and entertainment.
Located on the Wabash River, natural
amenities abound for every interest,
including walking trails, bike paths, public
gardens, and nearby Harmonie State
Park. Guided tours of New Harmony’s
historic sites begin at the awardwinning Atheneum, New Harmony’s
visitor center, designed by worldrenowned architect Richard Meier.
USI nurtures New Harmony as a living
laboratory where students and teachers,
tourists and scholars, and leaders and
seekers can come together to experience,
explore, and create. New Harmony offers
USI families a wonderful place to relax and
reconnect, and provides students with
experiential learning opportunities close
to campus. New Harmony is located along
the Wabash River in southern Indiana,
30 miles west of Evansville. For more
information visit www.usi.edu/hnh.
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RESOURCES
RESOURCES
Attractions:
Angel Mounds
www.angelmounds.org
Evansville Museum of Arts,
History, and Science
www.emuseum.org
Historic New Harmony
www.usi.edu/hnh
The USS LST 325
www.1stmemorial.org
Things to do in Evansville
Evansville Convention & Visitors Bureau: www.visitevansville.com
Evansville Events:
The Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra
September – May
www.evansvillephilharmonic.org
Annual Frog Follies
August 22-24, 2014
www.FrogFollies.org
Jazz and Wine Festival
September
www.evansvillejazzfest.com
Mesker Park Boo at the Zoo
October
www.meskerparkzoo.com
West Side Nut Club Fall Festival
1st full week in October
www.NutClub.org
Hadi Shrine Circus
November
www.hadishrinecircus.com
USI Madrigal Feast
November
www.usi.edu
Ritzy’s Fantasy of Lights
November – December
www.in-sw.easterseals.com
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51
RESOURCES
RESOURCES
Academic College Offices
College of Business
812/464-1718
www.usi.edu/business
College of Liberal Arts
812/464-1855
www.usi.edu/libarts
College of Nursing and
Health Professions
812/464-1708
www.health.usi.edu
Pott College of Science,
Engineering, and Education
812/464-1977
www.usi.edu/science
Provost’s Office
812/465-5419
www.usi.edu/provost
Academic Skills
812/464-1743
www.usi.edu/acadskil
Athletics
812/464-1846
www.gousieagles.com
Bursar (Cashier’s Office)
812/464-1842
www.usi.edu/busoff
Career Counseling
812/465-1136
www.usi.edu/cac
Career Services and Internships
812/464-1865
www.usi.edu/careersv
Counseling Center
812/464-1867
www.usi.edu/counselingcenter
Dean of Students
812/464-1862
www.usi.edu/deanofstudents
Food Service
812/464-1859
www.usifood.com
Housing and Residence Life
812/468-2000
www.usi.edu/res
Immunizations, Student
812/461-5285
www.usi.edu/deanofstudents/
student-immunization
Campus Information
Helpful University
Contact Information and
Web Sites
Emergency Numbers
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Ambulance/Evansville Police/Fire Dept
911
University of Southern Indiana Security
812/492-7777
Deaconess Hospital ER
812/450-3405
St. Mary’s Medical Center Switchboard
812/485-4000
Information Technology
812/465-1080
www.usi.edu/it
Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Department
812/421-6201
812/465-1248
www.usi.edu/international
Indiana State Police
812/867-2079
International Programs
and Services
Poison Control Center
800/222-1222
Library, David L. Rice
812/464-1824
www.usi.edu/library
Multicultural Center
812/465-7188
www.usi.edu/mcc
Parents and Families Association
812/465-1215
www.usi.edu/family
Registrar
812/464-1762
www.usi.edu/reg
Religious Life
812/464-1871
www.usi.edu/religiouslife
Student Development Programs
812/465-7167
www.usi.orgsync.com
Student Financial Assistance
812/464-1767
www.usi.edu/finaid
Switchboard
812/464-8600
University Division
812/465-1606
www.usi.edu/Uni_Div
812/465-1250
www.usi.edu/healthcenter
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RESOURCES
RESOURCES
Academic Calendar
FALL SEMESTER 2014
FIRST SUMMER SESSION 2015
DAY
DATE
EVENT
DAY
DATE
EVENT
Mon
August 25
Classes begin
Wed
May 13
Classes begin
Mon
September 1
Labor Day, University closed (no classes)
Mon
May 25
Memorial Day, University closed (no classes)
Tue
September 30
Fall Assessment Day, No priority
registration (no classes)
SECOND SUMMER SESSION 2015
DAY
DATE
EVENT
Mon-Tue
October 13-14
Fall Break (no classes)
Mon
June 15
Classes begin
Wed
November 26
Thanksgiving Break, (no classes)
Fri
July 3
Independence Day, University closed (no classes)
Thur-Sat
November 27-30
Thanksgiving Break, University closed (no classes)
THIRD SUMMER SESSION 2015
Thur-Wed
December 11-17
Final examinations
DAY
DATE
EVENT
Sat
December 13
Commencement
Mon
July 20
Classes begin
Wed
December 17
Fall semester ends
Cross-term courses and courses meeting other than the standard five-week session
have different dates. Contact the Office of the Registrar at 812/464-1762 for these dates.
SPRING SEMESTER 2015
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DAY
DATE
EVENT
Mon
January 12
Classes begin
Mon
January 19
Martin Luther King Day (no classes)
Mon-Sat
March 9-14
Spring Recess (no classes)
Thur
March 26
Spring Assessment Day (no classes)
Fri
April 3
No classes, University closed
Thur-Wed
April 30 – May 6
Final examinations
Fri-Sat
May 1-2
Commencement Weekend
Wed
May 6
Spring semester ends
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USI Area Resources
For more area resources visit www.universityparent.com/usi
Places to Stay
Dunn Hospitality Group
300 SE Riverside Dr., Suite 100
(812) 471-9300
www.dunnhospitalitygroup.com
Please see ad on p. 3.
Holiday Inn Evansville Airport
7101 US Highway 41 North
(812) 867-7999
www.holidayinn.com/evansville-in
Fairfield Inn Evansville West
Holiday Inn Express
Evansville West
5737 Pearl Dr.
(812) 421-9773
www.hiexpress.com/evv-west
5400 Weston Rd.
(812) 429-0900
www.marriott.com/evvfw
Places to Live
The Arbors at Redbank
4909 Sunnyside Ct.
(855) 869-0109
www.arborsatredbank.com
Where to Shop
USI Housing and
Residence Life
(812) 468-2000
www.usi.edu/housing
Please see ad on
inside front cover.
USI Campus Store
8600 University Blvd.
(812) 464-1717
usibook.usi.edu
Where to Eat
Hot Head Burritos
5625 Pearl Dr.
(812) 437-5010
www.hotheadburritos.com
Logan’s Roadhouse
Spudz-N-Stuff
University Parent E-News
USI Foundation
5645 Pearl Dr.
(812) 421-0908
www.logansroadhouse.com
5225 Pearl Dr.
(812) 402-8287
www.spudznstuff.com
Student Services
8600 University Blvd.
Rm HP 0091
(812) 465-1250
www.usi.edu/studenthealth
www.UniversityParent.com
For advertising inquiries, please
contact a UniversityParent Account
Executive at (855) 947-4296 or
email: [email protected]
(812) 464-1918
www.usi.edu/giving/campaign
View the
Parent
Handbook
Online
www.universityparent.com/xxxxx

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