DIVISION OF STUDENT SERVICES
The role of the Division of Student Services is to complement the total educational mission of the university by providing opportunities for students to develop and grow in an academic environment. This is accomplished by offering quality programs and stresses the holistic approach in co-curriculum involvement. Studies indicate that learning occurs in an environment conducive to social, recreational, educational, and intellectual interaction. A variety of student service programs are designed to foster such interaction with students, faculty, staff, and the university community. The goal of the division is to contribute to the learning experiences of our students, helping them to become educated, enlightened, and empowered in ways that they can achieve and contribute as productive citizens in their college, community, and country.
Office of the Vice President for Student Services
The Office of the Vice President for Student Services provides administrative leadership, supervision, and coordination for the Division of Student Services. The division includes the following departments: Athletics, Career Services; Counseling and ADA Services, which includes disabled student services; Health Center; Lowman Student Center; Public Safety-Services; Recreational Sports and Activities; Student's Legal Services; Student Activities Office, and the Office of Student Life.
ATHLETICS
The Department of Athletics at Sam Houston State University is committed to the concept that intercollegiate athletics is an integral part of the university's educational enterprise. Athletics encompasses eight women's sports and seven men's sports. The women's sports include: basketball, golf, softball, tennis, cross country, indoor track, outdoor track, and volleyball. The men's sports include: baseball, basketball, football, golf, cross country, indoor track, and outdoor track. Sam Houston is one of eleven schools competing in the Southland Conference. The current membership, with offices located in Dallas, TX, consists of: Lamar University, McNeese State University, Northeast Louisiana University, Northwestern State University, Nicholls State University, Sam Houston State University, Southeastern Louisiana University, Southwest Texas State University, Stephen F. Austin State University, University of Texas at Arlington and the University of Texas at San Antonio. The conference conducts championships in 15 sports at the NCAA Division I-A level and I-AA football level. Sam Houston is also a member of the Southland Football League that consists of: Jacksonville State University, McNeese State University, Northwestern State University, Nicholls State University, Southwest Texas State University, Stephen F. Austin State University and Troy State University.
The Bearkat teams enjoy excellent facilities, including Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum and Bowers Stadium. Admission to all home athletic events is one of the activities covered by the Student Service Fee paid by Sam Houston State University students upon enrollment, and all students are encouraged to attend as many athletic events as they wish. SHSU athletic fans enjoy the excitement of collegiate athletics surrounded by the enthusiastic school spirit that adds to the fun and friendly competition with our counterparts in the Southland Conference and Southland Football League.
The Career Services staff assists students and graduates of Sam Houston State University in their search for employment which is appropriate to their interest, skills, academic preparation and personal aspirations. Opportunities and resources are provided to assist students in learning the life-long process of career planning, career choice and rewarding employment.
Various programs and services are offered which provide opportunities for students of all majors to learn about careers and to meet with employers. Specific services include on-campus interviews, database referrals to employers, computerized registration and resume service, job vacancy announcements and listings, practice interviews and individual assistance. Resume writing, interviewing skills, and the process of searching for a job are taught through regularly scheduled workshops as well as by individual appointment. The Career Services office sponsors special events such as the annual Teacher Job Fair (fall and spring semesters), Business and Government Career Fair, and the Summer Job and Camp Fair. The Center also participates in area career fairs.
The Career Library contains many resources to assist students in learning about careers and in finding intern-ships, summer jobs, and professional employment. Printed materials of employers of new college graduates, information and applications from area school districts, job market information and applications for Federal and state governmental positions, and materials on summer camps and intern-ships. Several series of books discuss career options and employment opportunities in all fields of interest and provide answers to the question, 'What can I do when I graduate?' Numerous video tapes and books also provide information on job searching skills and specific employers. Internet (job search) access is also available.
The Career Services staff provides many free materials such as a resume workbook, a handbook for teachers, directories of employers, career magazines, brochures, literature from employers, and handouts on all the topics of job hunting. Career Services is located at the corner of Avenue J and 16th Street. Further information on career planning and placement services may be obtained by calling (936) 294-1713.
Professional counseling services are available to students in the Counseling Center, North Annex of the Lee Drain Building. Individual or group counseling is available for personal, educational, or vocational concerns. Students can receive help in choosing a major, stress management, study skills, and test anxiety. They can work on a range of personal concerns including alcohol abuse, eating disorders, physical or sexual abuse. Computer programs can be used to determine study skills deficits or explore career interests. Students are encouraged to utilize any of these free, confidential services. To make an appointment, stop by or call (936) 294-1720. The Counseling Center is open Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD). SSD is located in the Counseling Center and provides accommodations counseling and adaptive technology for students with disabilities. Students may request academic assistance by providing appropriate verification of their disability. Adaptive technology available includes Closed Circuit Television (CCTV), computer work stations with large print and speech output capabilities, and FM amplifying devices. Students may also request registration assistance by calling the Registrar's Office (936) 294-1040 or may request admissions information by calling the Office of Undergraduate Admissions (936) 294-1828.
Telecommunication Device for the Deaf (TDD). TDD locations are as follows with corresponding telephone numbers:
Office of Student Life: (936) 294-3785
Counseling Center and Services for Students with Disabilities: (936) 294-3786
University Police: (936) 294-3787
Office of Undergraduate Admissions: (936) 294-3788
Registrar's Office: (936) 294-3789
The Health Center, located at the corner of Avenue J and 16th Street, provides routine medical and minor emergency services to all currently enrolled Sam Houston State University students. The general operating hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Patients must make an appointment in person, on the day they wish to be seen, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.
The cost of a physician visit is covered by the Student Service Fee paid at the time of registration and is, therefore, free of charge. There is a charge for laboratory tests, prescription drugs and certain procedures. These charges are due at the time services are rendered. These charges are at discount rates that are well below the general medical community. Primary Services: diagnosis, treatment, referral; routine health checks (except blood pressure), allergy injections; wound care/dressing changes; TB and HIV testing; women's exams; pharmacy; lab; health education and counseling.
In addition to medical treatment, the Health Center is available to all students as a resource for health education, prevention programs, and general health information. Students with questions about any health issue are urged to contact the Health Center.
In the case of emergency situations on campus, it is the policy to call the University Police, who will respond to your emergency and help assess the situation. In the case of severe injury or illness, please call 911 for emergency medical response. Emergencies requiring intervention should be taken to Huntsville Memorial Hospital emergency room.
Student health insurance is available through the Health Center. For applications, deadlines and information -- please contact the Health Center by calling (936) 294-1805. Insurance applications and claim forms can be obtained at the Health Center Reception Desk.
The Lowman Student Center (LSC) is the community center for all members of the university family -- students, faculty, administrators, alumni, and guests. It is more than a building; it is an organization and a program, which together represent a well considered plan for the community life of all university constituencies. The LSC provides many of the services, conveniences, and amenities which members of the university community require in their daily life on campus. Meeting rooms, dining facilities, a theater, an art gallery, a recreation area which includes table tennis and pool tables, electronic games, a commuter lounge, computer equipped study carrels, a music listening room, a reading room, television viewing rooms and many other facilities are available in the LSC. The Student Center also provides a comfortable and convenient environment for informal association and interaction outside of the traditional classroom setting.
The Lowman Student Center is an integral part of the educational mission of the university. Unlimited opportunities for personal involvement and professional experience are available to students through the numerous and varied programs and activities presented in the LSC. Distinguished speakers, top quality performing artists, cultural events, and many other activities provide co-curricular and informal educational experiences in an effort to make free-time activities a cooperative factor in education, developing the individual as well as the intellect. The Lowman Student Center values diversity, endeavors to serve as a unifying force that honors each individual, and fosters a sense of community that cultivates enduring loyalty to the university.
For additional information, contact the Lowman Student Center staff office at (936) 294-1759.
Through leadership, program, and policy development, the Office of Student Life contributes to the overall intellectual, social, and personal development of the students. The Office of Student Life represents student needs to the university administration, faculty, and departments and also transmits needs of these groups to the students. This office assists students who have questions about any phase of campus life.
The professional staff is responsible for the administration of a number of policies and procedures found in Student Guidelines, the student handbook. These include student conduct and judicial processes, and certain provisions of the Family Rights and Privacy Act.
In addition, the office is responsible for Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges; the Freshman Leadership Program; Orange Key Program; Faculty/Student Mentor Program; Faculty/Staff Recognition Program; University Parking appeals; Alpha Lambda Delta, a freshman Honor society; advising the Parents' Association; advising Student Government Association; and working with the New Student Orientation Program.
The office, in an effort to promote individual group development of students, co-sponsors educational programs and leadership development workshops.
The Office of Student Life is located in Room 309 of the Lowman Student Center, (936) 294-1785. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and other times by appointment.
Student Government Association
The Student Government Association exists for the sole purpose of serving the student community. It is the political voice and liaison for the student body. The University recognizes the need and worthwhile contribution of student input in all facets of the university decision-making processes. The Student Government Association has long been active in this regard and has worked for the betterment of student life and academic quality. The student body participates in the development and management of a well-rounded program of student activities by electing the Student Government Association officers and Student Senators. Each college within the University elects its representatives, the number being determined by the percentage of students majoring in the academic departments within the academic college.
Open meetings are conducted each Tuesday night. Students are encouraged to participate in their student government. Copies of the Student Government Association constitution and other information may be obtained from the Student Government Association Office, which is located in the Lowman Student Center, Suite 318. Please call (936) 294-1938 for additional information.
PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES:
University Police Officers are licensed peace officers as defined under the laws of the State of Texas and thereby have the authority as peace officers. Their primary jurisdiction, under H.B. 391, includes all counties in which property is owned, leased, rented, or otherwise under the control of Sam Houston State University.
The University Police Officers subscribe to the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics, a portion of which reads, 'As a law enforcement officer, my fundamental duty is to serve mankind; to safeguard lives and property; to protect the innocent against deception, the weak against oppression or intimidation, and the peaceful against violence or disorder; and to respect the Constitutional rights of all citizens to liberty, equality, and justice.' In this endeavor, the University Police earnestly solicit the support of the faculty/staff and students. Many officers are students thus providing a balance within Public Safety Services from a student's perspective.
In addition to University regulations, all the general and criminal laws of the State and the United States are declared to be in full force and effect within the properties of Sam Houston State University. All persons are responsible for compliance with these laws.
All thefts, vehicle accidents, or other offenses that occur on campus should be reported immediately to the University Police. The University Police Building is located at 2424 S. Sam Houston Avenue (Sam South) -- Telephone Number (936) 294-1794. Police Officers are on duty 24 hours every day. The Business Office hours are 7:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday.
Safety Office
The University Safety Office is responsible for administering safety programs designed to assure a safe and healthful campus environment for all students, faculty, and staff. These programs include fire, health, and occupational safety, as well as safety audits and investigations of any unsafe conditions or safety hazards reported within the campus community. Any person noting a safety hazard on our campus is urged to report the condition to the Safety Coordinator as soon as possible, telephone (936) 294-1921. The Safety Office is located in the University Police Building, 2424 S. Sam Houston Avenue (Sam South).
Parking Permits
Students, full or part-time, who operate or expect to operate a motor vehicle, motor cycle, or motor assisted cycle on University property, regularly or occasionally, are REQUIRED to register the vehicle with the Department of Public Safety Services and obtain a parking decal assigning a designated color area for parking. The University reserves the right to require proof of ownership of the vehicle being registered. Parking and Traffic Regulations and Information governing the operation of motor vehicles is issued with each parking permit and is available in administrative offices. Failure to read the regulations is not an excuse for failure to comply with the regulations.
RECREATIONAL SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES PROGRAM
The Department of Recreational Sports and Activities offers broad-based recreational programming in the areas of Intramural Sports, Open Recreation, Aquatic, Club Sports, Outdoor Recreation, and Special Events. Facilities managed by the Department of Recreational Sports and Activities include the Health and Kinesiology Center (which houses four basketball courts, 1/8-mile indoor running track, ten racquetball courts, weight room, and courts for badminton and pickleball), eight outdoor McAdams Tennis Courts, two outdoor sand volleyball courts, Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum, two outdoor and one indoor swimming pools, and three athletic fields used for Intramural. In addition, the Department is responsible for the Pritchett Field Complex which includes two athletic fields used by club sports and an outdoor running track.
The Intramural program offers a variety of team, dual, and individual sports. In addition to two separate leagues for those with a competitive motivation and a recreational league, there are three divisions -- men's, women's, and co-recreational. The Informal Recreational program is designed to offer opportunities in self-directed recreational pursuits. Informal 'free play' is an ideal alternative for those not interested in team affiliation, nor the commitment needed for club sports. The Outdoor Recreation program offers an extensive outdoor recreation rental program (tents, canoes, etc.) and the trip program (backpacking the Big Bend or skiing in Colorado are examples). The Club Sports program accommodates individuals who have an interest in competitive sports such as soccer, volleyball, and rugby. Special events such as concerts, sports trivia bowl competition, and fun days are also a responsibility of the Department.
The Department also provides employment opportunities for students who are interested in part-time work. Over 300 student positions are filled annually in the areas of Intramural Officiating, Facility Supervision, Aquatic, and Special Events.
The informal relationships which are established through involvement in sport and recreational activities are an integral part of a student's life. The Department of Recreational Sports and Activities invites students to become active participants in one or more of the various forms of leisure time activities available. For information pertaining to any of these Recreational Sports activities, stop by the administrative offices located on the first floor of the Health and Kinesiology Center or call (936) 294-1985 or 294-1966.
The Department of Student Activities provides leadership and advisement to the Program Council, student organizations, fraternities, sororities, multi cultural and international student services, and the general student programming population. The Orange Pride Dance Team and the SHSU Cheer-leading Squads are also directly advised through the Department of Student Activities. The Department offers quality programs and services that embrace a student development philosophy. The Department also provides an environment conducive to learning through involvement in co-curricular activities.
The Department plans and implements leadership training programs for students and student groups, plans university-wide student programs, and coordinates the university's master calendar of activities. It helps students understand university policies and procedures and provides technical assistance in planning student events.
There are approximately 180 registered student organizations at Sam Houston State University. Professionally trained staff assists students in choosing a particular organization according to their needs or interests.
For more information, contact the Department of Student Activities located in Room 316 of the Lowman Student Center, or call (936) 294-FUN-1.
Multi-cultural Programs
In order to provide the Sam Houston State University community with diverse cultural experiences, the Multi-cultural/International Student Services Office coordinates the programming for Black History Month, Hispanic Heritage, and International Student Programs. The specific purpose of these programs is to: (1) promote cultural awareness in the University community, (2) enhance and cultivate leadership, social and academic skills through participation in cultural programs, (3) assist in the retention and graduation of students of color, (4) provide a vehicle by which culturally diverse students can share ideas and talents through a variety of workshops and presentations, and (5) facilitate individual experiences so they explore, identify and evaluate their beliefs and values.
Program Council
Many opportunities for personal involvement and professional experience, on a volunteer basis, are available to students through the Program Council. The Program Council is the student programming board that creates and sponsors many entertaining events and activities on campus. By utilizing the time and ideas of students, the Program Council plans a variety of social, cultural, and recreational activities. Membership is open to any student interested in the opportunity to develop leadership skills, to participate in presenting campus programs, and to meet other students with similar interests.
A variety of student organizations provide University students an opportunity to become involved in campus life. Information regarding registered organizations can be obtained from the Department of Student Activities. University recognition is renewed each fall and spring, therefore, the listings are subject to change.
STUDENTS' LEGAL and MEDIATION SERVICES
It is important that students be alerted to the need for legal counsel at an early stage of any controversy in which they may be involved. Thus, the Students' Legal Advisor counsels currently registered students about their legal problems twenty (20) hours each week. The office is located in the North Annex of the Lee Drain Building, and the advisor has scheduled hours that allow students with various schedules to easily obtain an appointment by calling (936) 294-1717.
All matters between the Students' Legal Advisor and the student are confidential...even the fact that the student has been in to see the advisor. No discussion is disclosed without the student's signed consent. Some areas of student concern are landlord/tenant, consumer protection, insurance, criminal, family law, traffic tickets, automobile wrecks, and employee rights.
The advisor often helps students with legal problems by guiding them through self-help procedures plus the distribution of written materials concerning their legal issues. By guiding the student through the procedures required in administrative and judicial proceedings, it is anticipated that the student will be able to effectively deal with these problems currently and in the future. However, when the problem is of such a nature that legal representation is immediately needed, referral to several practicing attorneys in that area of law is made.
Student's Legal Services also offers mediation services. This is a fast, economical, and confidential way to resolve disputes. Students sit down with a trained neutral third party (a qualified mediator) who facilitates an agreement between the parties. Mediation allows Student's Legal Services to help in the area of student to community disputes, but more importantly in the area of student to student disputes.
TESTING SERVICES
A variety of vocational and guidance tests are available to assist the counselor in working with the student. Students who have not yet chosen a major may benefit from counseling and testing. Counseling is available without charge to the student.
Advanced Placement Program of the College Entrance Examination Board. A student may receive credit at Sam Houston State University based on the College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB) Advanced Placement Examinations. These examinations are taken prior to the student's high school graduation at designated test centers. Information on the CEEB Advanced Placement Examinations may be obtained from high school counselors.
An official AP Score must be received before credit will be granted by this institution for all beginning freshmen or transfer students who have not received credit in the past from other colleges/universities. Credit may also be granted from students who are transferring from another college/university upon receipt of an official transcript showing credit awarded at that institution.
The following Advanced Placement exams may be taken for credit at SHSU:
| ADVANCED PLACEMENT EXAM | SHSU COURSE | HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| Art, General (review of portfolio required) | departmental approval | 3 |
| Art, History | departmental approval | 3 |
| Biology | BIO 138/118 and 139/119 | 8 |
| Chemistry | CHM 138/118 and 139/119 | 8 |
| Computer Science A | CS 164 | 3 |
| Computer Science AB | CS 164 and 165 | 6 |
| English, Language and Composition | ENG 164 | 3 |
| English, Literature and Composition | ENG 165 | 3 |
| French, Language | FRN 141, 142, 263, 264 | 4-14 |
| German, Language | GER 141, 142, 263, 264 | 4-14 |
| Government and Politics, United States | POL 285 | 3 |
| History, United States | HIS 163 | 3 |
| History, European | HIS 265 | 3 |
| Mathematics, Calculus AB | MTH 142 | 4 |
| Mathematics, Calculus BC | MTH 142 and 143 | 8 |
| Macroeconomics | ECO 234 | 3 |
| Microeconomics | ECO 233 | 3 |
| Physics B | PHY 138 and 139 | 6 |
| Physics C, Mechanics | PHY 141 | 4 |
| Physics C, Electricity and Magnetism | PHY 243 | 4 |
| Psychology | PSY 131 | 3 |
| Spanish, Language | SPN 141, 142, 263, 264 | 4-14 |
| Statistics | STA (or MTH) 169 | 3 |
In order to receive credit for AP Exams at SHSU, the following scores are required of beginning freshmen (or transfer students who have not received credit in the past): Biology, Chemistry, Physics B, Physics C (Mechanics), and Physics C (Electricity and Magnetism), Computer Science A, and Computer Science AB all require a score of 4 or above; French (Language), German (Language) and Spanish (Language) all require a score of 2 or above; all other areas require a score of 3 or above. The listed course credit will be awarded for the individual exams but no grades will be associated with these exams, even in transfer.
ACT Exams. This test is one of the two college admissions exams accepted by Sam Houston State University. Prospective students must score a at least 21 on this exam for regular admission to the university. The test is given five (5) times each year on this campus. Contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions for further information by calling (936) 294-1221.
College Level Examination Program (CLEP). Sam Houston State University is an open national testing center for the College Level Examination Program (CLEP). SHSU accepts only the CLEP Subject Exams for credit -- we do not accept the General Exams for credit. Essays are required for all four English exams. The following CLEP Subject Exams may be taken for credit at SHSU.
| SUBJECT EXAM NAME | SHSU COURSE | HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| American Government | POL 285 | 3 |
| American History I: Early Colonizations to 1877 | HIS 163 | 3 |
| American History II: 1865 to the Present | HIS 164 | 3 |
| American Literature (+ essay) | ENG 267 | 3 |
| Analyzing & Interpreting Literature (+ essay) | ENG 165 | 3 |
| Calculus with Elementary Functions | MTH 142 | 4 |
| College Algebra | MTH 170 | 3 |
| College Algebra--Trigonometry | MTH 170, 163 | 6 |
| College French | FRN 141, 142, 263, 264 | 4-14 |
| College Level German Language | GER 141, 142, 263, 264 | 4-14 |
| College Spanish (+ writing sample) | SPN 141, 142, 263, 264 | 4-14 |
| English Literature (+ essay) | ENG 266 | 3 |
| Freshman College Composition (+ essay) | ENG | 164 3 |
| General Biology | BIO 138/118 | 4 |
| General Chemistry | CHM 138/118 | 4 |
| Human Growth and Development | PSY 374 | 3 |
| Information Systems & Computer Applications | CS 164 | 3 |
| Introductory Business Law | GBA 281 | 3 |
| Introductory Psychology | PSY 131 | 3 |
| Introductory Sociology | SOC 261 | 3 |
| Principles of Accounting | ACC 231 | 3 |
| Principles of Macroeconomics | ECO 234 | 3 |
| Principles of Management | MGT 380 | 3 |
| Principles of Marketing | MKT 371 | 3 |
| Principles of Microeconomics | ECO 233 | 3 |
| Trigonometry | MTH 163 | 3 |
| Western Civilization I: Ancient Near East to 1648 | HIS 265 | 3 |
| Western Civilization II: 1648 to the Present | HIS 266 | 3 |
Students who are interested in the CLEP exams are encouraged to read carefully the following information in its entirety. You are encouraged to contact the Testing Coordinator for information not contained here.
USE: the Transcript Request Form enclosed with your score report; or
WRITE: CLEP Transcript Service, P.O. Box 6600, Princeton, NJ 08541-6600 (send name, date of birth, social security number, where you tested, and where you want the transcript sent); or
CALL: (609) 771-7865.
The DANTES Program. The DANTES Program (Defense Activities for Non-Traditional Education Support) is a credit-by-examination testing service used by colleges and universities to enable students to earn college credit in subjects they have learned outside the traditional college classroom. The DANTES exams are similar to the College Level Exam Program (CLEP) tests. Additional information may be requested from the Office of Undergraduate Admissions by calling (936) 294-1221.
Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT). This test is required for admission to graduate study in the College of Business Administration at Sam Houston State University. Application forms may be obtained from the Office of Graduate Studies or the Office of Undergraduate Admissions or by calling 1-800-GMAT-NOW (1-800-462-8669).
Graduate Record Examination (GRE). This test is required for admission to graduate study at Sam Houston State University. Registration for each examination closes approximately three weeks prior to registration. Application forms may be obtained in the Office of Graduate Studies or the Office of Undergraduate Admissions .
The Miller Analogies Test, a test often required for graduate school admission, is administered in the Counseling Center. Individuals may call for an appointment, (936) 294-1721. There is a fee for administration and scoring services.
Residual ACT Test. The Residual ACT test is administered on campus to prospective students who have not made an acceptable score on a previous test or have not taken the ACT or SAT prior to the time of testing. The Residual ACT test taken at Sam Houston State University is only accepted at Sam Houston State University -- it will not transfer to another college/university. The Residual ACT test is administered on campus four (4) times each year. For further information, contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions by calling (936) 294-1221.
Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT). This test is one of the two college admissions exams accepted by Sam Houston State University. Prospective students must score at least 1010 (recentered score) on SAT I for regular admission to this university. This exam is given three times each year on this campus. Contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions for more information by calling (936) 294-1221.
TCLEOSE Tests. Prospective police officers may take tests which are required by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officers Standards and Education for certification by the State of Texas. This test is administered by the Counseling Center and individuals may schedule an appointment by calling (936) 294-1721. An Endorsement of Eligibility form signed by the instructor of the course or academy must be provided by the student before the test(s) may be administered. There is a fee for administration and scoring services.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required of non-native speakers of English. The TOEFL is administered several times per year, and there is a fee for administration and scoring services. For further information, contact the English as a Second Language (ESL) Office on campus by calling (936) 294-1028.
Texas Academic Skills Program (TASP). In 1987, the Texas Legislature passed House Bill 2182 requiring that any full-time or part-time student in a public college or university in Texas who has not earned at least three college-level semester credit hours prior to Fall 1989 must take the TASP Test.
The Minimum Passing Standard is 230 for the Reading and Math sections and 220 for the Writing section . Developmental courses are required for those students who do not pass a section of the TASP Test. Students who do not meet this standard will continue the required remediation and may not graduate or take upper division hours beyond 60 SCH until all sections are passed.
The TASP Test is given six (6) times a year on this campus. For further information and/or registration forms for the TASP Test, contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions by calling (936) 294-1221.
VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION
The Texas Rehabilitation Commission offers assistance for tuition and nonrefundable fees to students who have certain disabling conditions provided their vocational objectives have been approved by a Commission counselor. Examples of such conditions are: orthopedic deformities, emotional disorders, diabetes, epilepsy, heart conditions, etc. Other services are available to assist the disabled student become employable. Application for these services may be made in Room 106, Health Center or by writing: Texas Rehabilitation Commission, P.O. Box 1698, Huntsville, Texas 77342.
The Sam Houston State University Alumni Association was organized in the early 1920s. During the summer of 1992 the Association -- previously a private, non-profit corporation -- merged with the university. In keeping with the university's heightened focus on institutional advancement, the Office of Alumni Relations was established within the Department of University Advancement to serve as liaison to the Alumni Association Advisory Board and to be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Association.
As a vibrant member of the university family, the Association continues its rich tradition of encouraging participation and support from all alumni, former students and friends of the university.
The Association and the Alumni Relations Office are here to serve the more than 70,000 Sam Houston alumni who reside in every state of the union and 64 countries internationally. In addition, the Association supports the student body through several scholarship funds and encourages interaction between the current student body and alumni.
The Alumni Association is an integral part of the university's link to its people. The staff of the Office of Alumni Relations and the members of the Alumni Association Advisory Board encourage students, parents, alumni and friends to visit the office located in Suite 122, Academic Building 2, on the southeast corner of Sam Houston Avenue and 17th Street.
Correspondence courses are offered for those students who wish to add to their academic program by individual study. A student is permitted to complete eighteen semester hours toward a bachelor's degree by correspondence course work. Correspondence courses may be completed in a minimum of sixty days or a maximum of one calendar year.
Semester credit hours earned in a correspondence course(s) are not considered 'Resident Classroom Instruction' hours and are not used in determining academic honors: cum laude, magna cum laude, summa cum laude, The Dean's List, and the President's Honor Roll. However, the semester credit hours and grade points earned for correspondence courses are included in the calculation of the overall SHSU grade point average.
Correspondence courses are not offered at the graduate level, nor can any correspondence course taken at any level or at any institution count towards a graduate degree at Sam Houston State University.
Enrollment in correspondence courses may be completed at any time. Additional information, including a brochure listing the courses which are offered and an enrollment application, may be obtained by inquiring in person in Room 116, Academic Classroom Building 3, or writing to Correspondence Course Division, P.O. Box 2536, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX 77341-2536. Telephone: (936) 294-1003, 294-1005, 294-3824. Website address: https://www.shsu.edu/~cor_www.
The Human Resources Department provides services in the areas of: Employee Benefits, Employee Relations, Staffing, Records, Staff Wage and Salary Administration, Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action, Civil Rights Compliance, Risk Management, and Employee Development/Training. It is University policy that all Human Resources functions be conducted in a fair and equitable manner without discrimination toward any protected class under State and Federal civil rights laws and regulations.
The Human Resources Department is located in the Frels Building, Room 122. The office is open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The telephone number is (936) 294-1070. For current staff job openings, call the Job Information Line at (936) 294-1067. Job openings for faculty and staff positions can be accessed on our website at:
https://www.shsu.edu/~hrd_www/staffemp.html (for staff positions)
https://www.shsu.edu/~hrd_www/facultyemp.html (for faculty positions)
Student Employment
Information about student job opportunities and applications for student employment may be obtained from Career Services located at the corner of Avenue J and 16th Street. Career Services is open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The telephone number is (936) 294-1713.
The Office of Institutional Research conducts research and analyses to support administrative decision-making and develops management information systems to provide information necessary for assessment of education and noneducation programs at Sam Houston State University. Also, this office maintains a library of reference materials on planning and institutional research, designs research methodology to achieve specific goals, coordinates university-wide institutional research activities for strategic and tactical plans.
Reconciling the potential conflict between traditional collegiate values and accountability methods, the Office of Institutional Research monitors institutional effectiveness activities, determines appropriate types of assessment, and helps ensure that assessment results are used in program improvement.
The Sam Houston Memorial Museum, established in 1936 as a Texas centennial project, is an integral part of Sam Houston State University and is dedicated to preserving the memory of General Sam Houston (1793-1863). A soldier, statesman and politician, the only man to serve as governor of two states and president of an independent republic, Sam Houston led the fight for Texas' independence and then served Texas as President, U.S. Senator, and Governor. Located on fifteen acres, the museum complex preserves three fully furnished original Houston buildings Ð Woodland Home, Steamboat House, and Law Office Ð as well as a kitchen, blacksmith shop and other exhibit structures. The Memorial Museum Building houses the major collection of Houston memorabilia and exhibits. The Katy & E. Don Walker, Sr. Education Center is named for a distinguished alumnus of Sam Houston State University and his wife, and provides auditorium, classroom and meeting spaces, as well as a gallery for traveling exhibits and ÔWigwam Neosho' Ð the museum store and gift shop.
The museum offers many educational opportunities for Sam Houston State University students. These include semester-length intern-ships, part-time student employment, tours, and research and writing programs using archives, manuscripts and artifacts. The newest addition to the museum complex, the Katy and E. Don Walker, Sr. Education Center, was dedicated on March 2, 1995. This facility, much used by the Huntsville community, provides changing exhibits and interpretive programs to more than 70,000 visitors each year.
The museum complex is located at the corner of South Sam Houston Avenue and 19th Street, and can be reached by calling (936) 294-1832; or by visiting the Web Site at https://www.shsu.edu/~smm_www.
The university communicates with a number of publics, including students, the community, employees and alumni on a regular basis through the Office of Public Relations, a vital arm of University Advancement. The Public Relations Office is the university's primary source of information to the media. The office notifies the media of the university's timely news in education, research, and community service and the newsworthy achievements and activities of SHSU students, faculty and staff. The Public Relations Office also maintains a page on the World Wide Web. The page includes news releases, a campus calendar of events, a listing of campus experts, historical features on General Sam Houston and the university, and an archive of past news releases. The office also serves as a liaison to the ProfNet media query service, which matches campus experts to requests by the national media. For more information, please call the Office of Public Relations at (936) 294-1836 or visit the Public Relations Web site at: https://www.shsu.edu/~pin_www/.
Seven universities and North Harris Montgomery Community College District formed a multi-institutional teaching center to provide unduplicated bachelor's and master's degrees to a service area, specifically north Houston, north Harris County, and Montgomery County. The University Center provides a critical link for community development and individual opportunity to an estimated 1.2 million citizens.
Sam Houston State University is joined by Prairie View A&M University, Texas A&M University, Texas Southern University, University of Houston, and University of Houston-Downtown as well as the colleges of NHMCCD: Kingwood College, Montgomery College, North Harris College, and Tomball College.
The University Center serves as the site for multi-level instruction in a classroom/laboratory facility of approximately 72,000 square feet adjacent to the Montgomery College campus providing an interactive, technology-based extension that connects all of the colleges of NHMCCD and the partner universities. The goal is to provide a facility and an interconnected telecommunications system for delivery of unduplicated baccalaureate and master's degree programs, advanced work training, and professional development at the same quality level as the university home-base of the programs.
Sam Houston State University has approval from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to offer various degree programs at The University Center. Courses completed as part of these programs carry residence credit and will not be denoted OC (off-campus) on the transcript. For more information, contact The University Center Academic Services Officer for Sam Houston State University at The University Center or visit our website at https://www.shsu.edu.
University Advancement coordinates institutional advancement efforts for the university. Advancement activities include those of the offices of Alumni Relations and Public Relations, and involve everyone the university reaches: students, faculty, staff, alumni, media, industry, foundations and the community. By facilitating established relationships and creating new ones, the office encourages mutually beneficial working relationships for the good of the university and its partners.
An important result of a coordinated advancement effort is the development of new resources for the university's long-term needs. This function is important to assure the university has sufficient resources beyond state and federal appropriations. Additional resources broaden the university's support base and strengthen its commitment to planned growth.
University Advancement uses strategic communications planning to increase the university's visibility and enhance institutional recognition. To accomplish this, the department works in concert with the Office of Public Relations and the administration to best present Sam Houston State University's expanded programs and dedication to academic excellence.
Please call at (936) 294-3625 for more information about Sam Houston State University's advancement efforts.
Veterans may request assistance with filing for V.A. benefits, late payment inquiries, changes in dependency status, address changes or changes of academic status (course load) by contacting the Veterans Assistance staff of the Registrar's Office.
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