S T U D E N T
A F F A I R S
Dean of Student Affairs
The Dean of
Student Affairs is responsible for the staffing, planning, leadership,
and program coordination for the many departments and service areas
included in Student Affairs. Student Affairs supports the liberal arts
and sciences mission of the University by fostering a living/learning
environment that appreciates diversity, that is both challenging and
supportive, and that promotes the personal, social, and intellectual
development of students through the integration of the curriculum and
co-curriculum. Student Affairs programs and service areas include:
Athletics, Campus Activities and Organization Center, Greek Life,
Intramural Sports, International Student Office, Citizenship and
Community Standards, Multicultural Affairs, Residence Life, SERVE
Center, Services for Individuals with Disabilities, Student Health
Service, Student Recreation Center, Student Union, University Counseling
Services, and Women's Resource Center. The Dean of Student Affairs
office has primary responsibility for student conduct and responds to
all reports of misconduct and violations of the Student Conduct Code.
The Dean of Student Affairs
office is located in 112 Kirk Building. Phone 785-411
Athletics
The
Athletic Department offers students the opportunity to participate
on twenty-one different intercollegiate athletic teams (11 men's, 10
women's). Truman is a member of the Mid-America Intercollegiate
Athletics Association (MIAA) and the NCAA (Division II). The Athletics
Office is located in Pershing Building 213. Phone 785-4235.
Center for
Student Involvement
The Center for Student Involvement
is primarily responsible for campus programming, student organization
development and services, and leadership development and recognition
programs at Truman. Information concerning these areas can be obtained
by stopping at the Center for Student Involvement located on the lower
level of the Student Union. Phone 785-4222.
Campus
Recreation
Campus Recreation, located in the
Student Recreation Center, provides programs and services that
encourage the development of healthy habits and lifestyles by the
university community. Recreational sports, and fitness activities are
coordinated by the Intramural Recreational Sports Program, and the
Fitness/Wellness Program, respectively. Most activity areas in the
student Recreation Center are regularly available for drop-in use. These
areas include weight room, cardio exercise areas, jogging track,
aerobics/dance studio, and two gyms. The Student Recreation Center is
located between the Department of Public Safety and Centennial Hall.
Phone 785-4847.
Citizenship and Community Standards
The Office of Citizenship and Community Standards (OCCS) is charged with the administration of the Student Conduct Code, that creates an expectation of behavior that the University views as acceptable and appropriate. The University recognizes the significance of students’ rights. Those rights include freedom of expression, autonomy, procedural protection, and the respect for personal integrity of all members of the community and their property. By ensuring those individual rights, the University fosters an environment conducive to students’ success and well-being. By doing so, students respect the dignity, rights, and property of the University community.
The Office of Citizenship and Community Standards strives to resolve allegations of misconduct under the Student Conduct Code in a manner consistent with its core values of fairness, honesty, and integrity. The Office acknowledges the importance of balancing the interests of the individual student or student organization and the community at large, as well as protecting the integrity of the institution and its values. To that end, the Office of Citizenship and Community Standards seeks to enhance the educational mission of the University by promoting a caring, just, and responsible community. To foster the development of future leaders and responsible citizens, Citizenship and Community Standards promises to support the academic community by promoting and investing in students’ holistic learning, ethical growth, and character development.
The Director of the Office of Citizenship and Community Standards (Conduct Officer) is responsible for the student conduct system on campus. Questions or concerns regarding the student and student organization conduct process can be directed to the Conduct Officer. The Office of Citizenship and Community Standards is located in Kirk Building 112. Phone – 660.785.4111. Facsimile – 660.785.5403. E-mail – stuaff@truman.edu. Web – http://conduct.truman.edu.
Greek Life
The Director of Greek Affairs oversees the Greek Life Program and
provides supervision for the following staff within Greek Life:
Interfraternity Council Advisor (IFC), Panhellenic Advisor, National
Pan-Hellenic Council Advisor (NPHC), and three Student Assistant Greek
Directors, who are students at Truman State University. The
Greek Life office is located in Brewer Annex. Phone 785-7205.
Intramural Recreational Sports
The Intramural Program at Truman offers more than twenty different
intramural activities for students. To sign up for events or to obtain
additional information, contact the Intramurals Office in the Student
Recreation Center. Phone 785-4467.
| Truman Intramurals | |||
| Fall Activities | Spring Activities | ||
| Softball | Sept. | Free Throws | Jan. |
| Co-rec Softball | Sept. | Table Tennis | Jan. |
| Tennis | Sept. | Basketball | Jan. |
| Flag Football | Sept. | Racquetball | Feb. |
| Soccer (Indoor) | Oct. | Co-rec Basketball | March |
| Volleyball | Oct. | Bench Press | March |
| Pumpkin Run | Oct. | Big Dog Basketball | March |
| Bowling | Oct. | Pickle-Ball | April |
| Co-rec Volleyball | Nov. | Soccer (Outdoor) | April |
| 3-on-3 Basketball | Nov. | Swim Meet | April |
| Track Meet | April | ||
Multicultural
Affairs Center
The Multicultural Affairs Center provides academic, social, and
cultural support to students of color. Academic programs provided by
Multicultural Affairs include: The Scholastic Enhancement Experience/
Success Program, Directions ‹ a freshman orientation program, and the
Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program. The
Multicultural Affairs Center sponsors events and activities to promote a
more pluralistic campus environment. This is accomplished through
programs and events such as Chinese Magic Revue, Black History Month
Activities and Hispanic Heritage Month Activities. The Center also
provides academic support through a tutorial program and a peer
mentoring program for students on campus. The overall goal is to promote
understanding among all groups, thereby creating a more harmonious
environment. The Center is located in the Adair Building. Phone
785-4142.
Residence Life
Six residence halls and three apartment complexes are located within
easy walking distance of all academic buildings. The Truman residential
living program is firmly committed to enriching each student¹s life with
experiences which integrate learning and living. Living in a residence
hall allows students to participate in the mainstream of university
social, recreational, and educational activities in order to encourage
in each person self-direction and respect for others. For more
information regarding Residence Life contact the
Residential Living Office which is located in Kirk Building 114.
Phone 785-4227.
SERVE Center
SERVE provides organization, direction and student services that
facilitate the responsible citizenship of Truman students through
community service. The Center promotes civic responsibility as an
integral outcome of a liberal education. These opportunities allow
students to reflect upon their experiences and consider societal needs
as forces shaping future societies. The
SERVE center is located in the main concourse of the Student Union.
Phone 785-7222.
Services for
Individuals With Disabilities
The Services for Individuals with Disabilities Office helps to address
the needs of individuals with documented disabilities and provides
guidance for adjustment to the University community. Truman shares the
responsibility with you, the student, for modifying campus facilities,
activities, and programs to meet your individual needs. A general list
of services may include, but would not be limited to, recording of
written material for individuals with visual impairments; providing
note-takers; special arrangements for test taking; adaptive living
arrangements; referral and assistance with adaptive technology; and
other services individualized according to the needs of the individual.
The University recognizes the unique needs of the individual and
encourages inquiry for additional and/or specific information. For
assistance in accessing services or University programs, please contact
the office located in Student Health Center. Phone (660) 785-4478 (Voice
or TDD).
Student Health
Center
The Student Health Center, located in the McKinney Center, offers a
variety of medical and nursing services to meet the needs of Truman
students. Nurse practitioners in collaboration with a board-certified
physician, registered nurses, a certified laboratory technician, and a
medical secretary/receptionist staff the center. No office fee is
charged to students, however, fees may be charged for laboratory tests,
medications, allergy injections, treatments, and supplies. Students are
seen by appointment and through posted "walk-in" hours. The Center is
open Monday through Friday when classes are in session. Services include
diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic illness, reproductive
health care, and nursing visits and consultations. Students whose health
care needs cannot be met by the Student Health Center may be referred to
the health care provider of their choice, community clinics, or the
local emergency room. Fees accrued as a result of these referrals are
the responsibilities of the student. For more information, or to
schedule an appointment, call 785-4182.
Student Union
As the community center of the campus for students, the University
community, and guests, the Union provides a variety of programs,
activities, services, and facilities. Services include: study lounge,
Mainstreet Market snack bar, meeting rooms, Student Senate Office,
Student Activities Board (SAB) Office and ticket outlet, Funds Allotment
Council Office, Truman State University Bookstore, Take Five games room,
Down Under programming facility, Tierra Del Sol Cantina, Diversity
Village, Freshen’s Smoothie Shoppe, Jazzman’s Coffee Shop, automatic
teller machine (ATM), stamp machine, Blue Key ride board, student
organization mailboxes, lockers, newspaper vendors, copy machine, public
phone access, and two big screen televisions. The
Student Union also offers a variety of employment opportunities for
students. Students interested in employment should contact individual
offices for more information.
University
Counseling Services
University Counseling Services (UCS) provides individual, group, and
relationship counseling to all registered Truman students. In addition,
the staff of UCS provides educational programming, consultation and
referral services to the University community. UCS also sponsors a peer
education program (S.T.E.P.), which provides programs on sexual assault,
diversity, and related issues. UCS is located immediately west of E.C.
Grim Hall. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call
785-4014 or visit our website at
ucs.truman.edu.
Women's
Resource Center
The Women's Resource Center is a
campus-wide resource originated and completely staffed by students. The
mission of the Women's Resource Center is to provide programming, books,
and other resources which will increase awareness about women's issues
and promote healthy relations and understanding between men and women.
The Women's Resource Center is located in the foyer of Ryle Hall. Phone
785-7224. Website:
wrc.truman.edu.