Graduate Bulletin - Central Michigan University

18 Central Michigan University
iCentral: Central Michigan University offers a web portal called
iCentral located at: https://iCentral.cmich.edu. iCentral is designed
with CMU students, faculty and staff in mind, and provides the
CMU community comprehensive information in a number of different
areas, such as activities, academics, employment, available
services and access to a variety of individual records.
OIT Help Desk: The Office of Information Technology Help Desk
is housed in the first floor of Park Library, and is the first point of
contact for all technology related questions. The OIT Help Desk
assists students, faculty, and staff with university-sponsored
technology services, general computing questions, and computer
repairs. Contact the Help Desk at 989-774-3662.
The CMU Network: CMU maintains a very comprehensive networking
infrastructure to support the work of its students, faculty
and staff. In addition to the traditional wired Ethernet network,
wireless access is available in all of CMU’s residence halls and
academic buildings. Computer users are required to register their
machines to use the network and are presented with the online
registration process when they first access the CMU network.
Emergency Notification System: CMU has implemented measures
to enhance communication in the event of an emergency.
Students, faculty, and staff can register to receive phone calls,
text messages, or alternative email address alerts through CMU’s
Central Alert system. Registration for this system is accessed by
choosing ‘Central Alert’ under the My Profile menu inside iCentral
(https://iCentral.cmich.edu/portal)
Cellular Phone Services: OIT offers Alltel, Verizon, AT&T, Nextel,
and Sprint cellular phone service and equipment through the
Telecom Service Center. Competitive rates, up to 15% off rental
for monthly service and up to 25% off retail for phones/equipment,
are available to all students, faculty, and staff. For additional information,
contact the Telecom Service Center at 989-774-3091,
or visit http://connect.cmich.edu.
Media Services: A large collection of instructional videos and
Mediated Equipment are available for use in CMU classes, and are
also available for checkout by students. Media consultation and
A/V equipment maintenance are also available. Contact Media
Services at 989-774-3891.
Computer Purchases: CMU offers discounted and highly
competitive purchasing opportunities with several major computer
manufacturers. These opportunities are available to all CMU students,
faculty, and staff. For more information, visit http://www.oit.
cmich.edu and look under ‘Software & Hardware’.
Public Computer Labs: State of the art instructional and student
technology labs are strategically located throughout the campus
to provide easy access for students and faculty. Many of the
instructional and student labs operate extended daily hours and
weekends. Find out more by visiting http://labs.cmich.edu.
Acceptable Use Policies: All users who operate or use any of
the computing systems and networks of the university must abide
by the Responsible Use of Computing policy. The Responsible
Use of Computing policy and other OIT policies are published on
the OIT web site (http://www.oit.cmich.edu) under the ‘Policies’
menu. The policies are intended to supplement other existing
university and external policies, regulations and laws.
For more information about OIT services, or if you have questions,
please call the OIT Help Desk at 989-774-3662 or visit the
OIT Web site at http://www.oit.cmich.edu.
Office of Student Life
Students connect with many aspects of university life through
the Office of Student Life. Student activities are handled within
this office. Students may contact the Office of Student Life for
assistance with policies and procedures, such as absence from
class due to illness lasting a week or more.
Student Activities and Organizations
Central Michigan University provides students with opportunities to
become involved in more than 240 student organizations. Activities
outside the classroom are an integral part of the total development
process, and students are encouraged to take part in activities of
interest to them. A wide range of interests can be pursued through
organizations that focus on social issues, student governance,
pre-professional development, entertainment, community service,
hobbies, club sports, or religion. Involvement in student organizations
is an excellent way to develop leadership skills. Many
academic departments sponsor student organizations and honor
societies. Fraternities and sororities exist on CMU’s campus to
provide opportunities for social and service experiences. Additionally,
each residence hall has a hall council or association which
provides social and educational programs or events for residents
of a respective hall.
The Student Government Association (SGA) is recognized as
the representative governing body for CMU students. By becoming
active in SGA, any student can participate in the formation of policies,
procedures, and programs which affect his or her education.
The major function of the Student Government Association is to
represent the interests and needs of all students, whether its focus
is on new ideas or a concern to the university community. People
who have an interest in working with an issue that relates to the
student body or are interested in serving on university committees
may contact SGA for information. SGA elections are held every
year to select officers and representatives, however, any student
may participate in committees without being an elected member
The Student Organization Center (SOC), located on the lower
level of the Bovee University Center, houses about thirty student
organization offices. Among the major groups with offices in and
near the SOC are: Student Government Association, International
Club, Organization for Black Unity (OBU), Hispanic Student Organization
(HSO), Residence Hall Assembly (RHA), Mortar Board,
and the Interfraternity Council, Panhellenic Council, and National
Panhellenic Council, which govern fraternities and sororities.
Students interested in participating in campus activities should
contact the Office of Student Life. Assistance will be given to
students who are interested in starting a new group. The office
is located in the Bovee University Center. See http://www.stulife.
cmich.edu/ for more information.
Program Board
Program Board is a student committee which reports to the Office
of Student Life. It is a learning experience for students interested
in all aspects of the entertainment field, such as contract negotiations,
marketing, promotions, graphic design, and special events.
Program Board plans, schedules, and conducts social and educational
events that occur outside of the classroom, and complement
the academic curriculum. Programming includes performing artists
and speakers, as well as major concerts and films. Students have
the opportunity to participate in selecting which performers come
to campus, and to learn how to effectively plan and co-sponsor
events with other campus organizations.
University Policy for Student Conduct
The university’s philosophy of a student’s relationship to CMU is
expressed in the Code of Students Rights, Responsibilities, and
Disciplinary Procedures (see Appendix 1).
Anyone wishing to use the procedures or who has questions
concerning them should contact the Conduct Proceedings Officer,
Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities, who administers the
policies and procedures.