Student Handbook - Southern University New Orleans

Important information about Community Service Learning hours:• Complete a simple application to begin the accumulation of sixty(60) service learning hours.• Site approval must be obtained from the CSL staff.• The CSL staff is available to assist students with site placement.Some site placements within an organization that are in partnershipwith the University are available.• CSL hours are waived if the student:• is twenty-five (25) years or older and earned a high school equivalencycertificate• is an international student• has a disability certificate verifying that the disability would jeopardizethe welfare of the student or the host organization.Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)The personal life of a student may require the ability to manage manyresponsibilities and, at times, may seem overwhelming to the student.The SDC offers the confidential counseling services of a full-time licensedprofessional counselor and a part-time licensed clinical psychologist.The director also serves as a counselor. The benefits of counselingto students include:• Increasing self-awareness• Understanding personal goals clearly• Setting priorities• Managing time effectively• Improving study skills• Identifying self-motivators• Decreasing test-anxiety• Overcoming procrastination• Understanding and conquering self-defeating behavior• Managing personal relationship issues• Building social skills• Managing anger• Handling stressors successfully• Reducing depression• Dealing with sexuality issues• Dealing with sexual assault issues• Minimizing roommate issues55