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The Office of Student Services Hours: M-F 8am-5pm 2C400 | 806.743.2300 student.services@ttuhsc.edu www.ttuhsc.edu/student-services Search for us on Facebook: TTUHSC Student Services Instagram & Twitter: @TTUHSC_Student

TTUHSC Student Handbook Your rights as a TTUHSC Student Includes: Disciplinary Policies Misconduct Policies Ethical and Professional Standards Registration of Organizations Travel Information General Information Check www.ttuhsc.edu/studentservices for updates every fall

TTUHSC Student Handbook Student Grievance Procedure (non-academic)

TTUHSC TITLE IX Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 “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 educational program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.” Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 is a federal law intended to end sex discrimination in all areas of education. Applies to non-discrimination based on gender to all recipients of federal funds, both public and private institutions. Applies to issues of program equity, such as in athletics, and also to sexual harassment and sexual assault. http://www.ttuhsc.edu/studentservices/documents/HSC_Institutional_Student_Handbook.pdf Coleman Johnson, TTUHSC Title IX Coordinator TitleIXCoordinator@ttuhsc.edu Margret Duran, Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Students margret.duran@ttuhsc.edu

CampusClarity- Title IX eCheckup To Go – Alcohol Awareness Mandatory Trainings CampusClarity- Title IX eCheckup To Go – Alcohol Awareness Mandatory Training – WebRaider Portal under MyTech tab Hold on registration or transcript Contact Karen Ganus– (806) 743-2300 or karen.ganus@ttuhsc.edu with any questions

Disabilities Services TTUHSC OP 77.14 TTUHSC complies with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and state and local requirements regarding students with disabilities. A student must register with the Office of Student Services and file appropriate documentation in order to be eligible for any disability benefits and services described in this operating policy.

Student Health Insurance Academic Health Plans BlueCross BlueShield of Texas Health Insurance is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED for all students to cover major medical, emergency care, specialty care, and pharmacy as these services can be expensive. Students must be enrolled in 1 or more credit hours to be eligible for Academic Health Plans. Specific enrollment times for each coverage period. www.ttuhsc.myahpcare.com TTUHSC dedicated Customer Care line – 855.357.0241

Program of Assistance for Students PAS is a program that enhances wellness by providing you and your family the opportunity to manage life’s problems. Services Include: Individual, couple and family counseling Health and wellness information 24 hour Crisis Hotline 806.743.1327 or 1.800.327.0328

Campus Carry – Texas Senate Bill 11 Texas state law began August 1, 2016 Campus Carry policy has been set for TTUHSC in OP 10.30 For more information on the policies and guidelines, please visit www.ttuhsc.edu/campuscarry

Additional Services & Fees HSC Writing Center: http://ttuhsc.uwc.ttu.edu/ Clery Act Information: www.depts.ttu.edu/ttpd/clery.php Athletics: student section at all TTU sporting events Rec Sports: fitness equipment and more TTU IDs: necessary for entry to Athletic events and Rec Sports Notary Services Barnes & Noble Bookstore Student Health Services TTUHSC students are required to pay a Medical Services Fee each semester. Lubbock 806.743.2757 Amarillo 806.212.3500 El Paso 915.215.5500 Odessa 432.335.5333

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Scholarship Opportunities Thank-a-thon Scholarship (November) Amounts range from $500 to $2500 Based on GPA, Community Service, and TTUHSC Involvement Double T Scholarship (March) Amounts range from $50 to $500 Random Drawing Open to all currently enrolled TTUHSC students. Applications take 5 minutes or less. Information is distributed via email www.ttuhsc.edu/studentservices

VETERANS affairS Our Veterans Affairs office is here to assist veterans, servicemembers, and family members with their VA educational programs Programs include: Ch. 30, Ch. 31, Ch. 32, Ch. 33, Ch. 35, Ch. 1606, Ch. 1607, Hazlewood For information on steps to take to have your enrollment certification submitted, please visit our website at: http://www.ttuhsc.edu/studentservices/Veterans_Affairs.aspx VA Contact Information: Sara Henly, VA Certifying Official Email: va@ttuhsc.edu Phone: 806.743.2300 | Fax: 806.743.3027

Education AND career counseling benefit Ch. 36 Services for servicemembers/veterans: Career Choice – understand the best career options for them based on their interests and capabilities Educational Counseling – guidance on reducing the effect of environmental and institutional barriers that impede academic success Benefits Coaching – guidance on the effective use of their VA benefits and/or other resources to achieve their education and career goals Personalized Support – adjustment counseling and personalized support to help remove any barriers to success It’s simple to apply. Veterans just need to log in to their eBenefits account at http://www.ebenefits.va.gov, or open and print VA Form 28-8832 with the instruction to submit.

West texas - Lubbock, Amarillo, midland/odessa Vet center West texas - Lubbock, Amarillo, midland/odessa Vet Centers serve veterans and their families. The program was established by Congress in 1979 out of recognition that a significant number of Vietnam veterans were still experiencing readjustment problems. Today, there are over 250 locations across the U.S. Services provided: Individual Readjustment Counseling, Group Meetings & Counseling, Military Sexual Trauma Counseling, Bereavement Counseling, Marital & Family Counseling, Employment Counseling & Guidance, Benefits Assistance & Referral, Substance Abuse Information & Referral, Community Education, Liaison with Community Agencies

ENRICHMENT = HEALTH + PEOPLE + PURPOSE Learn more at www.teamrwb.org Team Red, White & Blue Our Mission To enrich the lives of America’s veterans by connecting them to their community through physical and social activity ENRICHMENT = HEALTH + PEOPLE + PURPOSE Learn more at www.teamrwb.org

Questions? Revised 05/2015