Graduate Catalog: 2012-2013 - Alabama A&M University

STUDENT SERVICESTHE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETYThe Department of Public Safety is responsible forprotecting life, property and enforcing the laws of theState of Alabama and Alabama A&M University.The Department mandates the preservation of peaceand public order, crime prevention and theapprehension and prosecution of violators of the law.The Department of Public Safety is committed to thephilosophy of community-oriented law enforcementand pledges the highest professional standards whileproviding an environment conducive to academicexcellence. In addition, the Department workscooperatively with other local law enforcementagencies to investigate violations of campusregulations and policies and state laws. TheDepartment of Public Safety is committed toproviding quality service 24 hours a day.STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES (SHS)Alabama A&M University‘s Student Health Services(SHS), located in the little white building across fromMorris Hall Dormitory, serves to protect andmaintain the health of all currently enrolled students.The Student Health Services is an outpatient centerand provides both clinical and educational servicesfor all students. Should tests, x-rays, and otherservices beyond the scope of the Center berecommended, the Student Health staff will assiststudents with a referral and insurance billing. Anyongoing medical condition such as, but not limited to,diabetes, hypertension, epilepsy or migraine is theresponsibility of the student‘s primary care physician(PCP). Student Health Services will monitor thestudent‘s health in collaboration with the PCP.Student Health Services is staffed by physicians,medical assistants, nurses and a nurse practitioner.The Center‘s hours of operation are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30p.m., Monday – Friday; it is closed on weekends andholidays. Any student needing medical attentionshould report to SHS during its hours of operation. Ifa student has an acute illness after hours he or sheshould seek treatment at University Walk-In FamilyCare located at 501 Wynn Drive. The telephonenumber is (256) 890-8700. The office hours areMonday thru Friday, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. Saturday,Sunday, and holidays, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. In the event ofan emergency, the student should seek treatment atthe Huntsville Hospital Emergency Room located at101 Sivley Road. The student should return to theStudent Health Center the next business day for areferral.OFFICE OF VETERAN AFFAIRSThe Office for Veteran Affairs serves as a resourcecenter and an advocate for veterans. Generalinformation, counseling and professional referrals areavailable for veterans. The Office of Veteran Affairsworks closely with the U.S. Veteran’s AdministrationOffice in the disbursement and coordination ofappropriate documents and benefits.PARKINGAll motor vehicles parked on the campus of AlabamaAgricultural & Mechanical University must beregistered with campus police. A Student ParkingPermit Form is available during the annualregistration process or at campus police.STUDENT IDENTIFICATION CARDThe identification card is the student’s officialpassport. It should be carried at all times. Loss ofidentification cards should be reported immediatelyto the Financial Services Office located on the firstfloor of Patton Hall. The replacement charge is$50.00 for boarding students and $25.00 for nonboardingstudents. The ID card is used for checkingout books and other resources from the LearningResources Center. It is also used for admission tomany University events. Lending this card to anyone,or failure to present it when requested by authorizedpersonnel, is a violation of University policy.13