CAREER SERVICES

The Career Services staff assists students and graduates of Sam Houston State University in their search for employment 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, resume referrals to employers, web-based 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), Career Expo, 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 internships, summer jobs, and professional employment. Printed materials such as employer information for 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 internships are available. 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 career magazines, brochures, literature from employers, and handouts on the topics of job hunting. Career Services is located at the corner of Avenue J and Bearkat Boulevard. Further information may be obtained by calling (936) 294-1713 or by visiting the web site

COMPUTER SERVICES

The University has developed a high-speed fiber optic network connecting all major campus buildings including residence halls. Attached to this network are servers for administrative functions, academic computing, and research computing. This network is also connected to the Internet, providing all students access to Internet mail, Web servers, and many more valuable network resources.

From the University SamInfo link, students can activate and begin using their SHSU computer accounts as soon as they are accepted to the University. To ensure prompt communications, the University will send official statements and documents via the students’ e-mail addresses. These accounts will remain available to students after they graduate, allowing continuity for job searches and alumni interactions.

Ethernet ports are provided for each student in the residence halls (including Bearkat Village and Sam Houston Village). Students living off-campus may use the University as their ISP and dial in through a pool of modem lines.

Client computers supported are PC and Macintosh workstations. Computer labs are operated by the Department of Computer Services and workstations are available 24 hours a day during the week, with extensive weekend hours. Software for campus computers is provided on all University computers connected to the Campus network (SAMnet).

Wireless access for SHSU students is currently available at many locations throughout campus. Students can reach the Internet while studying in the library, eating in the LSC, or sitting outside in the mall area. Efforts are under way to provide wireless access points in all academic buildings on the main campus. Current details are available online.

The administrative computer functions have been developed to serve the students with convenient ways to interact with the University 24/7, by telephone or the web. Examples include telephone registration, electronic transcript transmission, and electronic funds transfer for financial aid loans. Additional functions including registration, grade look-up, degree plans, and payments by credit cards are provided via the University SamInfo web site.

Students are encouraged to apply for part-time employment with Computer Services. Opportunities exist to participate in building and maintaining the computing infrastructure at the University. The Computer Services department employs more than 100 students as lab assistants, telephone operators, night time system operators, web designers, programmers, helpdesk assistants, and software/hardware technicians. These students gain valuable experience for the future and provide an essential part of the operations of the department and University. For more information visit the web site.

SHSU’s Computer Services web site. Questions regarding SHSU’s computer resources may be addressed to HELPDESK@SHSU. EDU.

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 emphasizes 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 SHSU 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.

PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES, UNIVERSITY POLICE, AND SAFETY OFFICE

University Police

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 Sam Houston Avenue (Sam South Complex) — Telephone Number (936) 294-1794. Police Officers are on duty 24 hours every day. The Business Office hours are 7:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., Monday - Friday. Visit the web site.

Campus Safety

Sam Houston State University offers a variety of services to promote a safe campus environment. The campus is equipped with emergency call boxes stationed at strategic locations throughout the campus to include parking lots, walkways, and residence halls. Additionally, the University Police provide staff to escort students not wishing to walk alone at night to and from campus buildings and parking lots. Students wishing to learn more about personal safety and self defense may take advantage of programs offered by the University Police Department. For more information, call (936) 294-1794.

Parking Permits

Students, full or part-time, who operate or expect to operate a motor vehicle, motorcycle, 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.

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 the University 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 Sam South Complex, Building B, 2424 Sam Houston Avenue.

THE UNIVERSITY CENTER

Six universities and North Harris Montgomery Community College District formed The University Center, 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. For more information, contact The University Center Academic Services Officer for Sam Houston State University at The University Center. The University Center General Information telephone numbers: (936) 273-7500 or (281) 618-7140; web site.

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: Bearkat OneCard Services, Counseling and SSD Services, which includes disabled student services; Dean of Students’ Office; Health Center; Lowman Student Center and Student Activities; Recreational Sports and Activities; and Students’ Legal and Mediation Services. Visit the web site.