Southwestern Oklahoma State University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024
by student organizations officially recognized by the university. The policy applies regardless of the sex, gender, gender identity, or sexual orientation of the parties. For information on how to report a Title IX violation, please contact the Title IX Coordinator, Cindi Albrightson, at cindi.albrightson@swosu.edu or 580-774-3108. You may also report online at https://bulldog.swosu.edu/student-services/dean-students/title-ix.php. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES Southwestern Oklahoma State University maintains a campus-wide computer network. Through this network, all students can access various computer resources and applications, as well as full Internet and e-mail services. Access is provided via a large number of labs, wireless networks, and other sites across campus. The Information Technology Services Department provides assistance and support to all students, academic departments, and administrative offices. PUBLIC RELATIONS & MARKETING The Public Relations & Marketing Office is responsible for all publicity of activities and events concerning the University as they relate to media sources. The office operates a news service for daily and weekly newspapers, radio, and television stations, and the SWOSU web site. SWOSU PR & Marketing also communicates with various constituents through several social media sites. The office also assists in the promotion of interscholastic events and other University projects on and off campus. PUBLICATIONS Southwestern Oklahoma State University students are directly involved in the preparation of two publications, The Southwestern and The Graduate Record. A weekly newspaper, The Southwestern , is published online. The Graduate Record includes photos of SWOSU seniors and faculty. A complimentary copy of The Graduate Record is available at commencement. An alumni news magazine, Echoes from the Hill , is published by the Office of Institutional Advancement and mailed to members of the Alumni Association. Departmental brochures are prepared and published by the respective departments. The Department of Chemistry and Physics publishes the SW Physics Alumni Newsletter and the Chemistry Newsletter . The Department of Education publishes the Student Teaching Handbook. The Fact Book is a summary of demographic information for both campuses that is published by the Institutional Research Office each fall. The Faculty Handbook is published by the Office of the Provost. The Graduate Catalog is published by the Office of the Dean of the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences. The College of Pharmacy has two publications: The Apothecary , an annual yearbook, and The Sig, a professional newsletter. The Scholarship Handbook , the semester schedules, the Student Handbook , and the Undergraduate Catalog are published by the Office of the Vice President for Student Services. The Staff Handbook is published by the Human Resources Office. Strategic plans are published online by the President’s Office. Westview is a literary journal featuring short stories, poetry, and essays. It is published by the College of Arts and Sciences. REACH HIGHER PROGRAM The Reach Higher Program, a collaborative program among universities in Oklahoma, is a popular choice for working adults because it provides flexibility, affordability, and quality instruction. The students that participate in the Reach Higher Program pursue a Bachelor of Science Degree in Organizational Leadership. The vast majority of the
with their teachers and fellow students in a way that most closely replicates the traditional classroom experience. CENTER FOR HEALTH AND WELL-BEING The Center for Health and Well-Being nurtures a campus culture of resilience based upon SWOSU’s value of respect by fostering a safe, healthy, and diverse intellectual, cultural, and social environment that encourages emotional well-being. SWOSU implements a Stepped Care Model to promote a holistic approach that provides flexible access to overall wellness and mental health resources. Stepped care means that each individual receives a customized program that is specific to their needs. Licensed staff provide a wide range of services to meet students’ needs. Counselors are located in the Wellness Center, available Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. As a component of the co-sourcing model, the University licensed nurse maintains an office in the Center for Health and Well-Being. The nurse sees students for illness and minor injuries as well as wellness care. Health Services also manages student compliance with state immunization laws. Telemedicine options are also available. The nurse is located in the Wellness Center and is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. For an appointment or for walk-in hours, please call the center. DEAN OF ENROLLMENT The Southwestern Oklahoma State University Office of the Dean of Enrollment works collaboratively with the University community to build a strategic enrollment management (SEM) culture focused on achieving the University's goals in accord with policies and procedures for RUSO institutions. Areas of Direct responsibility include Advising, Academic Success Center, Admissions & Recruitment, Academic Records, Residence Life & Housing, and Student Financial Services. DEAN OF STUDENTS AND STUDENT ACTIVITIES Major functions and responsibilities of the Office of the Dean of Students include promoting student engagement, monitoring student conduct and compliance with university policies and providing leadership for the resolution of student problems. Areas of direct responsibility include student organizations and activities, student ombudsperson, accommodations for students with documented disabilities, student conduct, student appeals, and parental contacts. The Office of the Dean of Students also actively participates in Title IX investigations, FERPA releases, and verification of student records. HUMAN RESOURCES Students apply for jobs on the job portal, Handshake, through Single Sign- On. Once a pay action has been submitted by the department, Human Resources (HR) will reach out to the student to complete new hire paperwork. The student must meet with HR on or before their first day of work to complete the I-9 form. Student employees are scheduled based on the needs of the department. Normal workweek hours are limited to 20 hours per week. HR provides a wide range of information related to student employees. For assistance, please contact the HR Office at hr@swsou.edu or call 580.774.3275. TITLE IX Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) prohibits discrimination based on sex in education programs and activities that receive federal financial assistance. Title IX states, “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance[.]” All federal agencies that provide grants of financial assistance are required to enforce Title IX’s nondiscrimination mandate. SWOSU’s Title IX policy applies to all campus community members, including students, faculty, staff, contractors, and visitors within the university’s control. It applies to conduct that occurs on SWOSU owned or controlled premises, in an educational program or activity, including SWOSU sponsored or supported events, in buildings owned or controlled
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