Student Handbook - Tougaloo College

The College is concerned about the health and well being of all its students. The distance from
campus to hospitals and available transportation to the hospitals are important considerations in
making decisions about the enrollment of students with special problems.
Communicable Diseases
Students with communicable diseases or any type of illness which may endanger the health of
the College community will be asked to withdraw from the dormitory until such time it’s deemed
appropriate to return by medical staff.
Services for Students
• Urgent care, first aid and treatment of minor illness.
• Consultation services by specialist when indicated for diagnosing and treatment of
medical, emotional and psychological problems.
• Referrals to health care agencies for X-rays and laboratory testing.
• Transportation for clinic visits, to physician offices, when referred by the Health Center
staff.
• Health Education information and counseling for specific medical problems.
• Pharmacy services for securing prescription drugs.
• Health Education.
• Student Health Insurance Plan.
• Assisting with processing of Insurance Claim Forms.
AIDS Policy
Tougaloo College will not discriminate against any person(s) with HIV infections in any form,
including enrollment, employment, benefits, promotions, and other terms or conditions as such.
They will not be denied access to College services or facilities unless medically necessitated.
Judgment in individual cases may establish that some exclusion or restriction is necessary to
protect the individual or the College community.
Tougaloo College is committed to:
• Protect the rights of all members of the College Community.
• Education students and the campus community.
• Take every reasonable precaution to provide a safe environment on campus.
As a result of fear, anxiety, and anger that many people feel in reaction to AIDS, some students
or employees who are either known to be or suspected of being infected with HIV may be
subject to emotional and/or physical abuse. The College condemns such occurrences and shall
respond to them quickly.
Student & Employee Rights
Tougaloo College recognizes that students or employees who have or may be perceived as
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