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> Security and Personal Safety Escort
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Contact Information
Academic
Grievance
Academic grievances are complaints brought by students regarding
the University's provision of education and academic services affecting
their role as students. For example, a student may wish to follow
academic grievance procedures to appeal a final course grade. A
step-by-step process, moving from informal to formal resolution
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Academic Support
UCR Learning Center (Room AT201, UCR campus)
Drop-in tutoring on the University Center Rochester (UCR) Campus is provided free of
charge to students of Rochester Community and Technical College
but is also open to students of Winona State University-Rochester
Center and University of Minnesota Rochester. Tutoring
hours are generally 8:00 am to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Some evening hours are available.
UMR students will be able to use the Learning Center equipment and resources. One-on-one writing assistance is available from the Center's accomplished writing staff and faculty.
Telephone: 507-285-7182
E-mail: writingcenter@rctc.roch.edu
Website: http://www.roch.edu/learningcenter
U of M Online Writing Support
UMR students can access additional writing support online through the University of Minnesota Center for Writing.
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Child Care
Student parents seeking child care are encouraged to use local resources:
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Counseling
and Consulting Services
Personal, career, learning and academic skills, and crisis counseling
are available on a short-term basis at the University
Counseling and Consulting Services (UCCS) on the Twin Cities
campus.
University of Minnesota Rochester (UMR) students who are taking
13 or more credits are eligible to see a counselor at the UCCS.
If you do not meet that criterion you may still be eligible, but
may have a co-pay for appointments.
To initiate counseling services:
- Call 612-621-3323 to make an appointment. You MUST identify
yourself as a U of M Rochester student at this time (or you will
be told to come in person to make the appointment).
- Download the appropriate forms at http://www.ucs.umn.edu/counsel/pforms.html
for the type of counseling you are seeking. Hard copies of these
forms will also be available in the UMR Student Services office.
- Bring the completed forms with you to your appointment at 109
Eddy Hall, University of Minnesota Twin Cities.
If you are unable to travel to U of M Twin Cities UCCS office
for an appointment, the staff there is willing to work with you
to make a referral to a local resource. Many health insurance plans
will cover this, though there may be a co-pay or deductible, as
with any type of health care. If your health insurance does not
cover mental health, the UCCS can attempt a referral to a source
of free counseling.
If you have questions or need assistance in obtaining services,
you may contact Kendra Weber, Director of Student Services at UMR,
507-280-2831 or weber362@umn.edu.
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Disability Services
Disability accommodations may be provided upon request. Please
contact UMR Student Services at 507-280-2831 or 1-800-947-0117,
email: stuserv@umn.edu.
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Equal Opportunity and
Affirmative Action
The Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (EOAA) at
the University of Minnesota Twin Cities is a place for all employees
and students to file reports and complaints of discrimination behavior,
as well as receive consultation and get assistance with problem-solving
concerns related to discrimination. EOAA will also work to avoid
and resolve conflicts of interest from nepotism and personal relationships.
Information on all of these topics is found on the EOAA web site
at http://www.eoaffact.umn.edu.
The University of Minnesota Rochester contact for EOAA is Gail Sauter,
Telephone: 507-292-5114; E-mail saute008@umn.edu.
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Gold PASS
GoldPASS is the U of M’s online database to help connect students and alumni with employers, volunteer organizations, and internships across the country.
Students can post their resume; view and search job, internship, and volunteer listings; register for career fairs; and schedule interviews on one convenient site.
Employers are able to post jobs, schedule info sessions, set-up interviews, and browse for qualified applicants among GoldPASS users!
Details at https://goldpass.umn.edu/
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Health Insurance and Wellness
Boynton Health Service administers the student insurance plan at the University of Minnesota Rochester. This plan is known as the University-sponsored Student Health Benefit Plan (SHBP). The plan offers the same complete benefit design for eligible students, and their dependents, as provided to students on the Twin Cities and Duluth campuses. For benefit information visit http://www.bhs.umn.edu/insurance/rochester/index.htm#shbp.
Eligible Students
Degree-seeking students enrolled in six or more credits per semester
Eligible students will be automatically enrolled in the SHBP and billed $852/semester. Students in Academic Health Center programs, including nursing, will be billed $1,098/semester. Eligible students who do not wish to purchase the SHBP plan must provide proof of other hospitalization insurance at the time of registration (insurance company name and policy number) or update insurance information online by the end of the first week of classes at http://www.bhs.umn.edu/insurance/rochester/plan/waive.htm
Hospitalization Insurance
If you are taking 6 or more credits (3 or more credits in summer)
and are a degree-seeking student, you are required to have hospitalization
insurance. The University-sponsored hospitalization insurance will
automatically be charged to your student account unless you provide
evidence of a current hospitalization policy (insurance company
name and policy number). If you do not provide this information,
you will be charged for insurance. You may receive a full refund
by returning the "Student Hospitalization Insurance" form
(available at http://www.onestop.umn.edu/onestop/img/assets/9061/otr290hospinsurance.pdf)
to one of the student service centers or by accessing your student
record through the internet by the end of the first week of classes.
This information is subject to periodic audits. Providing inaccurate
or false information may result in unexpected charges. It is also
a violation of the Student Conduct Code.
Note: You do not need to provide hospitalization insurance coverage
information if you are enrolled in fewer than 6 credits (fewer than
3 credits in the summer) or are not enrolled in a degree program.
Immunization Clearance
The University requires all students born after December 31, 1956,
who take more than one University class, to provide documentation
of two immunizations for measles, mumps, and rubella; and a tetanus-diphtheria
immunization within the last ten years. Currently, the tetanus-diphtheria
immunization is being waived due to a shortage of the vaccine. This
documentation must be entered on a Student Immunization Record and
must include the month and year each immunization was given. Forms
are available at UMR Support Services. Students who graduated from
a Minnesota high school in 1997 or later will be exempt from this
policy.
Check with your medical or high school immunization records. All
students are legally required to provide information on immunizations
or exemptions; students who fail to provide the required information
will have a hold placed on their records and will not be allowed
to enroll for classes. (The law does allow for an exception based
on age, or documented medical or conscientious exemptions.) If you
need any of the required immunizations, call your family doctor
for an appointment.
Student Health 101 Newsletter
UMR students receive a monthly health and wellness newsletter in an interactive, online format. Topics are timely and include many issues of concern and interest to college students, and their families. Past issues of Student Health 101 can be accessed at http://www.studenthealth101.com/for_
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Inclement Weather/Other Emergencies
Closing of the University of Minnesota Rochester (UMR) or Cancellation of Classes
or Activities Due to Inclement Weather or Other Emergencies
Terminology |
Definition |
| Closing the University |
To cease all operations for UMR, other than those operations deemed essential to the
protection of life and property.
Closing UMR results in the cancellation
of classes, student and staff activities and meetings. All
general offices are closed. |
| Delayed Opening |
Refers to opening of all operations
at a later time, other than those operations essential to the
protection of life and property |
Cancellation of Classes
(off-campus or on-campus) |
Means to cancel one, several, or all classes, in the absence of officially closing the entire
UMR |
| Cancellation of Non-Academic Activities |
Refers to the cancellation of an event such as athletic events,
theatrical productions, concerts, or workshops |
Procedures and Notification
If a weather emergency situation develops, University officials
will contact local authorities, including the Minnesota State Highway
Patrol and other law enforcement offices to assess the severity
of the storm. Once the information has been collected, the UMR Chancellor
or designee will make the determination on whether to cancel classes
or to close the University.
Turn on Your Radio and Television
Whenever possible, the decision to close the University,
have a delayed opening, or cancel day classes, will be made prior
to 6:00 a.m. Special attention will be given to night classes; many
of these students travel considerable distances. Whenever possible
the decision to cancel evening class will be made by 3:00 p.m.
Local radio and television stations that will be contacted are:
KLCX, KLSE, KMFX, KNXR, KOLM, KRCH, KROC, KWEB, KWWK, KYBA; KTTC-TV,
FOX 47-TV and UCR Channel 20.
Note
If a student is still in question about whether the campus is closed
or classes are cancelled, they may call the UMR switchboard at 507-280-2838.
A message will be recorded on the answering machine to inform employees
and students of the status, and plans for the following day if available.
Please keep this in mind: The decision to attend or not attend
classes when weather and road conditions are questionable should
always be made in terms of what is best for your personal safety.
Weather and road conditions 75 miles west of Rochester can be much
different than the conditions 75 miles north, south, or east of
Rochester.
Other emergencies covered by these procedures would include such
things as: fire, tornado, bomb threats, other serious problems related
to mechanical or electrical systems, or any other extremely hazardous
situation in or around the campus.
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Interview Stream
This free interview tool allows students to practice their interviewing skills and get feedback from a career advisor. After creating an account, students will be asked to respond to a series of example interview questions. At the conclusion of the interview, students can e-mail their interview to a reviewer for feedback.
Students with webcams can conduct interviews at anytime. If you don’t have a webcam, please contact Student Services, stuserv@umn.edu or 507-280-2824 to arrange a time to conduct the practice interview on campus.
Details at http://www.stpaulcareers.umn.edu/interviewstream.html
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Parking
Full-Time Day Students
A discounted "Flex Parking Lease" will be available to students enrolled in 6+ weekday credits at a rate of $30 per month. Students may purchase a parking card ($30 activation fee) for the roof level of the Civic Center Parking Ramp and will be billed directly from Republic Parking (not the University). Proof of enrollment will be required to purchase and activate the card; cards may be deactivated at the student’s request. Contact Republic Parking at 507-282-4545 or email: rpsystem@quest.net.
Flex parking includes some restricted days during the year when students will need to find alternate parking places (such as Park and Ride Lots, etc.). Full details are available by contacting Republic Parking. Lease holders will be notified of such dates at least two days in advance.
Part-Time, Evening and Weekend Students
Evening and weekend students are encouraged to use the First Street Ramp (by the Radisson) as it is the most likely to have available spaces and the security escort team will be most efficient if students are located in the same ramp.
First-hour free parking is provided at the following parking ramps:
- Center Street
- Civic Center
- First Street
- Second Street
Free parking is also provided at all meters and municipal parking ramps evenings after 5:01 p.m.; and on weekends from 6:00 a.m. until 2:00 a.m. for meters, and 6 a.m. to 2:30 a.m. in the parking ramps. Ramp parking is charged by 30-minute increments, beginning with 1 minute to ninety minutes over the first free hour of parking (the charge for this time is $1.50).
Example: You enter the ramp at 3:45 p.m. for a class that ends at 8:00 p.m. Your parking is free from 5:01 p.m. until you leave the ramp at 8:15 p.m. Your parking is free from 4:01 p.m. to 5:01 p.m. because first hour is free. Your parking from 3:45 p.m. until 4:01 p.m. is charged to you upon leaving the ramp - cost is $1.50 because it falls into the first period of time charge.
Other Parking Information
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First-hour free parking is provided at the following parking ramps: Center Street, Civic Center, First Street, and Second Street.
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Overnight parking (past 2:30 a.m.) in the parking ramps will incur an overnight charge: $10.00 at all municipal ramps (except the Center Street Ramp which is $12.00). Parking at meters is prohibited between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m.
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Disabled parking: Any daytime/monthly parking lease student needing special parking access due to a disability should contact Kendra Weber, UMR Student Services at (507) 280-2831 or weber362@umn.edu. Evening/weekend students with a disabled parking permit may use the appropriate parking spaces in any ramp/lot.
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Parking validation may be offered for prospective students and/or their parents and other guests of the University.
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Bike racks are available in parking ramps, generally near the cashier booth and on the west side of the ramp (near Michael’s) in the Center Street Ramp. When construction is completed on the Peace Plaza, bike racks will be re-installed outside of University Square
- Parking Map
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Returned Assignments
Instructors may arrange for assignments to be returned after a
term is complete. If you have any questions, please contact the
Program Director working with your class.
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Security and Personal Safety Escort
Security throughout University Square is provided by Premier Security—they can be reached at all times by calling 507-281-4952. UMR public spaces are monitored via University of Minnesota security cameras.
Students wishing to receive a personal safety escort to their car in one of the public parking ramps or lots can call Premier Security, or contact the uniformed official in the common areas, at any time.
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Storage Lockers
Lockers for storing personal items during class sessions are found on the south end of the third and fourth floors. Lockers are available on a "first come" basis and students must provide their own locks. All items must be removed from lockers and locks removed by 4:30 p.m. on the last day of finals each semester. Locks not removed by this time will be broken and items placed in lost and found for 30 days. After 30 days, all personal items will be discarded. Lockers may not be used during breaks between semesters.
UMR reserves the right to open lockers at any time, if a need arises.
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Student ID (U-Card)
The U-Card is your key to the University of Minnesota! You can use the card to:
- Check out library materials
- Purchase items at M Gear using your U of M Student Account
- Participate in textbook buyback at M Gear
To obtain an ID card, stop by Student Services to have your picture taken. You will need to know your student ID number. You will be informed through your UM email account when it is available for pickup.
For more in formation or to begin the process, contact Student Services at 507-280-2824 or 1-800-947-0117, email: stuserv@umn.edu.
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Contact Information
Kendra Weber
Director, Student Services
University of Minnesota Rochester
111 South Broadway
Rochester, MN 55904
507-280-2831
fax: 507-280-2839
weber362@umn.edu
stuserv@umn.edu
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