Undergraduate - Clarion University

6 Clarion University of Pennsylvania
Student and
University Affairs
Community Service-Learning
Diana Anderson-Brush, M.A., director
275 Gemmell Student Complex
Telephone: 393-1865
E-mail address: cuservice@clarion.edu
Website: www.clarion.edu/student/service
The Community Service-Learning (CSL) Office
coordinates volunteer, community service and servicelearning
programs; promotes service related opportunities
to the university community; coordinates the community
service off-campus work-study programs, and serves as a
clearinghouse for students, employees, and the community.
The staff facilitates the placement of volunteers in
appropriate community service settings with respect to
personal interests, course requirements, mandated service
and/or career exploration. Detailed information on programs
and special events can be found on the Website.
Health Service
Susan Bornak, M.S.N.-C.R.N.P., administrative director
Keeling Health Services Center
Telephone: 393-2121
E-mail address: sbornak@clarion.edu
Website: www.clarion.edu/healthcenter
Keeling Health Center, accredited by the Accreditation
Association for Ambulatory Health Centers (AAAHC),
provides health services and wellness promotion to the
student community of Clarion University. The health center
is located at the northwest corner of the campus near Givan
Hall. A highly-credentialed staff, including contracted
physicians, certified registered nurse practitioners, and
registered nurses certified in college health provide
specialized student health services. Operating hours are
9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday. After-hour and emergency
services are available from a variety of community
providers.
The services of the health center are similar to those
provided in a physician’s office. Specific services include:
physical examinations, immunizations, allergy injections,
medication and prescriptions, pregnancy testing, treatment
of acute and chronic illnesses and injuries, and referral to
appropriate community resources. Proper immunization is
highly recommended prior to university entrance.
Pennsylvania Senate Bill 955, passed into law on June 28,
2002, mandates that all university students living in
residence halls be immunized against meningitis or sign an
informed declination statement. The American College
Health Association also supports the meningitis vaccine.
The health service fee includes an unlimited number of
visits to the health center. There may be additional charges
for medications or procedures associated with the visit.
Students are strongly encouraged to contact their primary
insurance carrier to determine the conditions and
limitations, if any, on medical treatment away from home.
Health Insurance
The health center fee includes basic provider services
within the Keeling Health Center. Charges for laboratory,
X-ray, outpatient or inpatient services at other facilities,
and medications are not covered, and are the responsibility
of the individual student. Health insurance coverage is
strongly encouraged prior to enrollment at Clarion
University.
In an attempt to offer students an affordable health insurance
option, Clarion University has collaborated with nine other
universities in the State System of Higher Education to offer
an economical and comprehensive insurance policy to those
students not covered by their parents’ policy. Consolidated
Health Plans (www.consolidatedhealthplan.com) has been
selected as the insurance provider, and students may choose
from a variety of options.
Parents who plan to continue a son or daughter on
family insurance plans should contact their insurance
provider to determine the effects of university entrance upon
dependent coverage. This is particularly important under
managed care plans.
University policy requires that students have medical
insurance coverage to be eligible for participation in
university-sanctioned, sponsored, and/or approved
activities, including intercollegiate sports. The assumption
is that students participating in such activities are covered
by medical insurance, and proof of coverage can be
produced upon the university’s request. Students interested
in obtaining insurance from Consolidated Health Plans
should contact the director of health services, 814-393-2121.
Minority Student Services
Rogers J. Laugand III, M.A., director
277 Gemmell Student Complex
Telephone: 393-2043
E-mail address: laugand@clarion.edu
Website: www.clarion.edu/admin/minorityservices/mss.htm
The Office of Minority Student Services provides
support for the psychological, emotional, social, and
academic adjustment of minority students to college life.
The office serves as a resource on diversity issues for the
entire campus and promotes understanding of diversity
among minority and majority students, faculty,