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Student Governance
Student Government. Students assume basic responsibility for representing their fellow classmates in meetings as well as helping to conduct cocurricular social and organizational activities through the Student Assembly, which legislates matters of policy and finance. Student Government consists of the Student Body representatives (President, Vice President, and either a Student Trustee or University System Student Board Representative (USSBR) on a rotating basis), a legislative Student Assembly (representatives from each class, nontraditional students, and the Student Body President, Vice President, Trustee and USSBR as nonvoting, ex-officio members), class officers, and the Student Government Executive Board (Student Body Representative, officers of the Student Assembly, and class presidents). Members of the
Student Government are elected each spring.
The leadership of the assembly is then elected from the membership during their first meeting. The Vice President for Student Affairs and the Student Government advisor also attend the meetings of the Assembly. Assembly members serve on the following committees: Student Center Advisory, Finance, Constitution, Events, Elections, Technology, Professor Evaluations, and Food Services Advisory; three representatives elected from the assembly with the Student Body president also serve on the College Senate and its committees: Executive, Curriculum, Academic Overview, and Academic Standards. All members of Student Government are appointed to other college committees
to serve as the voice of the students.
College Discipline System
Each student admitted to Keene State College is expected to honor the Statement of Student Rights and Responsibilities, uphold all policies in the Student Handbook and other College publications, and observe all laws of the city, state, and federal governments. The College expects students to behave responsibly and to be considerate of the rights and privileges of others.
Charges of misconduct or violations of College policies are addressed through the College Discipline System, which is composed of members of the College community. The
Student Code of Conduct, which includes the policies and procedures of the Discipline System, is fully described in the Student Handbook.
Residential Life
The Office of Residential Life and Housing Services fosters a positive living and learning environment for more than 2,700 residential students. Fifteen full-time professionals and 77 highly trained student staff members administer residence hall and family housing services and policies. The Residence Hall Organization (RHO), whose membership is composed of representatives from each residential area, is responsible for reviewing and recommending to the Director of Residential Life policies governing the living environment in the halls. RHO also sponsors social and educational programs in the residence halls.
A listing of College housing policies, contained in the "Terms and Conditions of the Residence Hall Contract," is provided to students when they sign their housing contracts. We guarantee on-campus housing only for first-year, first-time students.
The Office of Residential Life and Housing Services also maintains a listing of properties submitted by apartment managers and owners of currently available off-campus rental properties. These listings are available on the web at www.keene.edu/reslife/och_list.cfm. Keene State College makes no warranties or representations concerning these accommodations regarding health, fire, and safety conditions. The only requirement imposed by Keene State for inclusion on the list is that the accommodations be available to all prospective tenants regardless of race, sex, creed, color, national origin, handicap, or marital status.
Dining Services
The New Zorn Dining Commons contains dining rooms and provides cafeteria-style service, with two floors of seating in a bright, open floor plan. It also houses the Hoot-n-Scoot, a board meal "to-go" option. All meals are planned and prepared under supervision of a contract food service. Resident students (except those in Bushnell, Tisdale, and Pondside II and III apartments) are required to select one of four meal plans - a 12- or 19-meal plan, or the Flex versions of the 12- or 19-meal plan. Commuter students, Bushnell, Tisdale, and Pondside II and III apartment residents have the option of any of the above meal plans, the 5- or 5-Flex meal plan, or no plan. The Flex versions of the 5-, 12-, and 19-meal plan allow students to use their ID cards as debit cards for purchases at any dining facility.
For additional information about Dining Services or meal plans, please visit www.keenestatedining.com or call 603-358-2673.
Orientation
New students and their parents are invited to an Orientation program on campus in June to become familiar with the curriculum, services, and facilities of the College. Students meet with academic advisors and register for their fall courses at that time. Transfer students are invited to come to campus during July and August to meet with advisors and register for courses.
Office of Disability Services
Services for students with disabilities are coordinated through the Office of Disability Services (ODS), located in the Elliot Center. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the College provides equal access to courses, programs, services, jobs, activities, and facilities. It provides reasonable accommodations, academic adjustments, and/or auxiliary aids and services determined on a case-by-case basis. Depending on the nature of the disability, these accommodations may include alternative testing, note taking, texts on tape, and accessible housing and classrooms. Eligibility for accommodations is dependent on appropriate documentation, including information about the functional limitations of the disability.
Center for Health and Wellness
The Center for Health and Wellness at Keene State College is committed to providing quality health care for our students that is rooted in a holistic model of health and wellness. Our staff, which consists of a director, three registered nurses, two full-time nurse practitioners, a part-time physician, and a health educator, all work collaboratively to ensure that each of our students is provided with clinical as well as educational services. Our scope of services include triage of students, outpatient medical care, which may include medical assessment and treatment, lab work, health education, and referral to both on- and off-campus resources. The Center for Health and Wellness works daily with the Counseling Center and the Office of Disability Services to ensure that we are meeting students' needs in the most effective and efficient manner.
The student health fee enables all students to access onsite health care free of charge. All students are required to submit a completed health form at the time of admission to the college. In the event that tests, prescriptions, or off-campus referrals are necessary, the cost is the responsibility of the student and/or the student's personal health insurance. The Center for Health and Wellness is open Monday through Friday by appointment. For additional information regarding specific services or hours, call our office at (603) 358-2450.
Counseling Center
The KSC Counseling Center offers a full range of mental health/counseling services and is staffed by professional counselors and graduate interns. Our focus is on maximizing students’ psychological health and wellness. Services include individual counseling, couples counseling, group counseling, referral, consultation, and a 24-hour emergency on-call counselor through the fall and spring semesters. The Counseling Center professional
staff address such issues as depression, stress reduction and management, self-esteem, relationships, assertiveness, communication, substance abuse, histories of physical
and sexual assault, dysfunctional family environments, and eating disorders.
Students’ use of services at the Counseling Center is supported by their student fees, and there is no additional charge for any service offered. Counseling is confidential and will not be shared with parents, staff/faculty, or others, except for some very specific situations (e.g., imminent danger to self or others), which will be explained before counseling begins.
Our library has counseling-related books and pamphlets that are available for all students to check out. These resources can be useful for writing papers, for learning
more about one’s own self or others, or for other personal use.
The Center offers a variety of opportunities for student leadership experience. Students are invited to become a Mentor for Violence Prevention, a Yoga mentor, a
member of the campus Critical Incident Support Team, or a member of the Counseling Center/Health Services Advisory Committee.
For more information on these programs or other Counseling Center services, call us at 603-358-2437 or check out our website at www.keene.edu/counseling/. We’re open Monday to Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but can schedule later appointments as needed.
Recreational Sports
KSC’s state-of-the-art recreation facility is designed to meet the fitness, sports, and social needs of the entire College community. The Recreation Center offers three courts in the recreation gymnasium for basketball, volleyball, indoor soccer, and other indoor sports; the two-level BodyWorks fitness center with separate weight training and cardiovascular fitness areas; a three-lane walking/jogging track elevated above the recreation gymnasium; two aerobic fitness studios; a fitness testing room; and two multipurpose rooms. The swimming pool and racquetball court in Spaulding Gymnasium are also available for students, faculty, and staff to use. The Recreational Sports department offers lap/recreational swimming at noon, in the evenings, and on weekends. There are also four outdoor, lighted tennis courts, a sand volleyball court, two half-court-size outdoor basketball courts, and numerous sports fields available for use by KSC community members.
Student ID cards (for full- and part-time matriculated students) are required to enter the Recreation Center to use the recreational facilities and to participate in all Recreational Sports programs. Full- and part-time matriculated students pay for access to the Recreation Center and to participate in the Recreational Sports programs through their general fees. There is no additional membership fee for full- and part-time matriculated students to use the Recreation Center.
For additional information on the Recreational Sports program and the Recreation Center, contact the Recreational Sports Office at 603-358-2814 or visit the web page.
Intercollegiate Athletics
Intercollegiate athletics provide opportunities for students with exceptional athletic ability to represent the College in National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III competition. Varsity sports are listed with student organizations at the end of this section.
Student Center
The Lloyd P. Young Student Center is a focal point for co-curricular activities, offering a variety of educational, cultural, social, recreational, and leadership programs. Students are encouraged to participate in these activities and in the administration of the College through the Student Assembly.
Student Center facilities include the College Bookstore, the food court, an ATM, convenience store, student organization offices, meeting rooms, lounges, lockers, the Night Owl Café, and the Mabel Brown Room, where many social activities, concerts, lectures, and receptions take place.
The College Bookstore stocks all textbooks needed by students and will order other books upon request. The Bookstore also sells supplies, clothing, and gift items.
Veterans Services
New students are urged to visit or contact the Office of the Registrar well in advance of their first registration to process required documentation for veterans’ benefits. Also, any changes in a student’s registration status must be reported immediately to the Registrar's Office.
Community Service
The Office of Community Service, located in the Student Center, links students with volunteer opportunities throughout the greater Keene community. It serves as a resource center and clearinghouse for faculty in locating specific, course-related opportunities for students, and assists faculty in designing courses that incorporate service learning. The office also coordinates efforts to involve students with K-12 children in area schools and agencies.
The office regularly publishes a list of volunteer opportunities, sponsors the Student Volunteer Organization and two Community Service Fairs a year, and coordinates Alternative Spring Break trips across the country and internationally with Habitat for Humanity building projects. The College has established a Habitat for Humanity campus chapter for students, faculty, and staff volunteers who build and rehabilitate homes and other facilities in the area.
The office also cosponsors, with the Keene Kiwanis Club, a college Circle K Club that promotes and participates in community service activities throughout the Monadnock region. The Office of Community Service sponsors campus blood drives, national service days, and weekend service projects with local agencies, including Keene Community Kitchen, Keene Homeless Shelters, Aids Services, Cedarcrest Children's Home, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, and Monadnock Development Services, to name a few.
Keene State College is a member of Campus Compact, a national coalition of college and university presidents committed to helping students develop the values and skills of citizenship through participation in public and community service.
Alumni Center
The Fred L. Barry Alumni Center is located in the front of Elliot Center on the second floor, where visitors, friends, parents, students, and alumni are always welcome. The Alumni Center houses the Office of Development and the Office of Alumni and Parent Relations, and includes a suite of guest rooms available to visiting alumni and friends of the College.
The Keene State College Alumni Association is governed by an elected Board of Directors whose members serve three-year terms. It provides programs to foster active involvement by Keene State alumni in the life of the College. An elected representative of the Association serves on the Board of Trustees of the University System of New Hampshire.
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