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At Troy State University Dothan, various programs and services are provided for students to complement and supplement academic endeavors. Students are encouraged to participate in University-sponsored organizations. For more information, contact the Student Development Coordinator, 103-A Malone Hall, (334) 983-6556, ext. 1205. Alliance
for Cultural Diversity The Alliance for Cultural Diversity (AFCD) encourages academic excellence, provides awareness of all cultures to advance political interest, stimulates good citizenship and civic-mindedness, and encourages social interaction between members and non-members. Advisor: Ms. Debora Pettway. Chi
Sigma Iota
Chi Sigma Iota is the international honor society
for counselor Creative
Writing Club The Creative Writing Club provides an opportunity for a community of writers to promote creativity in writing, to exchange ideas and critical analysis of each other’s work, and to share information concerning contest and publication possibilities. Advisors: Mr. Chris Bryant. Delta Mu Delta (Zeta Omicron Chapter) Delta Mu Delta is a national honor society in business administration. It was established to encourage higher scholarship and to recognize and reward students for scholastic achievement in Business Administration. The Society was founded November 18, 1913, by five professors at New York University. There are more than 67,000 members world-wide. Advisor: Dr. William Borders. The Gamma Beta Phi Society, recognized as one of the top ten scholastic societies in the United States, is an honor and service organization for college and university students in the United States. To be eligible for membership, a student must have completed at least twelve hours of college work (at the graduate or undergraduate level, as appropriate) and have a scholastic ranking in the top twenty percent of his/her class. Advisor: Dr. Kirk Davis. Institute of Management Accountants (Student Chapter) The Institute of Management Accountants (Student Chapter) is a voluntary association of IMA members enrolled at a recognized institution of higher learning. Meetings are held once per month, usually with a speaker who is a practicing accountant within the local area. Students who are interested in joining the IMA Student Chapter may contact any accounting instructor at Troy State University Dothan. Advisor: Dr. Khamis Bilbeisi. Sigma Tau Delta (Alpha Zeta Gamma Chapter) The purposes of the Sigma Tau Delta, International English Honor Society, are literary, educational, and charitable. The Society shall strive to confer distinction for high achievement in English language and literature in undergraduate, graduate, and professional studies, to provide cultural stimulation on campus, to foster the discipline of English in all its aspects, including creative and critical writing, to promote good fellowship among its members, and to exhibit high standards of academic excellence. Advisor: Dr. Barbara Gusick. Society for Human Resource Management (Student Chapter) The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is the leading voice of the human resource profession, representing the interests of more than 50,000 professional and student members from around the world. SHRM provides its membership with education and information services, conferences and seminars, government and media representation and publications that equip human resource professionals to become leaders and decision makers within their organizations. Membership is open to students of any class standing, freshman through graduate, with a demonstrated interest in the field of human resource management. Advisor: Dr. Richard Williams. Student Government Association All members of the student body belong to the Student Government Association. Officers and organizational representatives are elected annually. The Student Government Association meets at regular intervals, and the meetings are open to all students who wish to observe the proceedings. Every student should feel free to make suggestions to the Student Government Association, to any committee, or to any officer of the college administration. The SGA is a multi-faceted organization which promotes excellence in scholarship; coordinates and establishes reasonable standards for all student activities within the scope of the Student Government Association; encourages participation in social and education group activities; promotes an open relationship between the student body and administration in matters of policy formation and student relationships; strives to stimulate and promote good citizenship and democracy on all levels of University activity; promotes the positive image of TSUD within the local community; and serves as the official representative of the student body in matters concerning student life. Advisor: Ms. Amy Yelverton. The TSUD Ambassadors
work to promote and represent, in a positive manner, TSUD in the local
community, academic community, at campus functions, and throughout the
University’s service area. Ambassadors serve and assist the Division of
Student and Community Affairs in recruitment, orientation, and registration.
Ambassadors are chosen from a list of applicants each spring. Advisor: Ms.
Amy TSUD
Red Cross Club The TSUD Red Cross Club provides an opportunity to the students to join the local Red Cross Chapter, help disaster victims through volunteer help, learn first aid, and make a difference in their community. Advisor: Dr. Dorinda Van Loo
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Troy State University Dothan Alumni Association The Troy State University Dothan Alumni Association, chartered on July 24, 1997, welcomes TSUD graduates, students, former students, present and former faculty and staff, and non-alumni friends of the University to promote and encourage a continuing interest in Troy State University Dothan. Association objectives focus on student recruitment, scholarships, public awareness and general support of TSUD. Advisor: Mr. Taylor Barbaree. Located on the first floor of Adams Hall, the Bookstore carries a full line of college textbooks, instructional and educational materials, and a variety of items incidental to student needs. Business
Office The University Business Office provides functions essential to the effective and efficient operation of the business and financial affairs of the University. This office is responsible for receipt, custody, and disbursement of University funds. All student fees and tuition are paid in the Business Office. Disbursement is made from the Business Office for funds from loan programs, Pell grants, and student work programs. Located in Malone Hall, M120, the Office of Counseling & Career Services provides services to TSUD students, staff, faculty and alumni in a variety of areas. These areas include:
• Academic counseling and educational planning Popular services include use of a computerized Career Interest Inventory, advisement in selection of a major program of study, and assistance preparing resumes. Counseling & Career Services also offers college skills training in areas such as note taking, test taking, time management, stress management, problem solving and leadership skills. This office conducts the annual Career Fair, the Annual Health & Wellness Celebration, and the annual Red Ribbon drug awareness program. As you can see, Counseling & Career Services covers many areas beneficial to students, staff and faculty. Please visit their web page at www.tsud.edu/community/student.htm, stop by M120, call (334) 983-6556, ext. 1221, or e-mail counseling@tsud.edu to schedule an appointment or for more information. Health
Services Emergency medical care is available to all students through the area hospital emergency rooms. Since no health fee is charged by the University, expenses resulting from hospitalization, emergency treatment by a physician, or transportation to/from medical facilities are the sole responsibility of the student. To assist students in meeting the expenses of health care, a University-approved sickness and accident plan is available on a twelve-month basis. Students who are interested in a personal health insurance plan are urged to participate. Information is available through the Office of Counseling & Career Services, M120. The Instructional Support Center, located on the first floor of Library/Technology Building, LT128, provides resources for TSUD students, faculty, staff and the Wiregrass community. Resources include twenty Gateway© Internet ready computers, typewriters, a copy machine, a 25' laminating machine, an ALADDINXL magnification system, a photo scanner, a spiral book binder, and a die-cut machine. Also available are a wide variety of videos, cassettes, education manipulatives, and learning materials. The ISC also maintains and schedules media equipment for the University. The ISC is open 64 hours a week. For further information regarding these and other resources, contact the ISC staff at (334) 983-6556, ext. 1393 or 1399. The University Library is located on the second floor of the Library/Technology Building. A multitude of scholarly resources are available within the library and remote access is available to many resources. Individual and group orientations can be scheduled by contacting a librarian. The Library is open 64 hours per week and our staff will be happy to assist you in your research needs. The Archives of Wiregrass History and Culture is also located in this area. For more information, contact the library staff at (334) 983-6556, ext. 1331. Student Support Services (SSS) is a federally funded undergraduate retention program designed to help first generation, low-income, or disabled (seen or unseen) students graduate from college. Services provided free of charge include individual and group tutorials; study skill resources and textbooks; personal, career, academic and financial aid counseling; social and cultural development activities; and assistance in gaining entrance into graduate school. For an application and/or additional information, you may visit our link (Student Services) on the TSUD home page at www.tsud.edu, call (334) 983-6556, ext. 1214, come by M116-H, or e-mail sss@troyst.edu. Testing services are available to students through the Testing Center administered by the Office of Counseling and Career Services. The Testing Center administers the College Level Examination Program tests (CLEP), the American College Testing Program (ACT) (Resident Site), Miller Analogies Test (MAT), Basic Academic Subjects Examinations (BASE), and other tests as appropriate. The Center also coordinates TSUD placement exams for enrollment in university math and English courses. Further information and applications may be obtained from the Testing Coordinator, M120, (334) 983-6556, ext. 1286. Veterans’
Services A veterans’ representative works with the local and regional office of the Veterans’ Administration to facilitate veterans’ programs. Veterans who desire information regarding benefits or procedures for establishing eligibility for benefits should visit the Office of Financial Aid and Veterans' Services, Troy State University Dothan, M219. Student’s Role in Decision-Making TSUD students are encouraged to take an active role in the decision-making process of the University. Students may participate in this process by becoming voting members of the following University committees: Executive Council, Career Day Committee, General Studies Committee, Library Resources Committee, Student Activities Committee, Student Affairs Committee, Health and Safety Committee, and the Institutional Evaluation and Effectiveness Committee. Students have further opportunities to participate in the decision-making process by serving on various ad hoc committees and advisory councils and by completing various surveys and evaluation instruments.
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