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Office of Student Affairs 2021-2022 Location: Student Center, 2nd floor, suites 205 & 206 Phone: (936) 633-5344 Email: studentservices@angelina.edu Maria Lopez ext. 5344 I mlopez@angelina.edu Clerk Abby Sterling ext. 5462 I asterling@angelina.edu Specialist of Residence Life Jordan LaCaille ext. 3253 I jlacaille@angelina.edu Coordinator of Student Life & Orientation Renee McCain ext. 4504 I rmccain@angelina.edu Manager of Disability Services (Accommodations) & Tutoring April Wallace ext. 4509 I awallace@angelina.edu Director of Student Affairs Dana Smithhart ext. 3213 I dsmithhart@angelina.edu Executive Director of Institutional Advancement & Student Affairs
Office of Student Affairs 2021-2022 Services Guide Student Emergency Aid 3 AC Perks 3 Student Pantry 3 Clothing Vouchers 3 Meningitis Initiative 3 Community Resources 3 Educational Accommodations 4 Tutoring Center 4 Residence Hall 4 Student Orientation & Programming 4 Student Organizations 5 Diversity & Inclusion 5 Behavioral Intervention 5 Poverty Simulation 5 Student Handbook 6 Student Conduct 6 Student Complaints 6 Student Title IX Training & Awareness 6 COVID-19 Student Protocol & Awareness 7 See the 2021-2022 College Catalog, Student Handbook and Policies and Procedures for more information. 2|Page
SUPPORT SERVICES
Emergency Aid
Angelina College students may apply for student emergency aid through their AC Portal.
We define an emergency as a temporary and unexpected expense that, if unpaid, may
force a student to withdraw from class(es) or be unsuccessful in a course. To initially
qualify, students must be currently enrolled at least part-time and have at least a 2.0
GPA.
AC Perks
The AC Perks program is for students in a Career or Technology field (health careers,
some programs in Business; Technology and Workforce; and Graphic Arts). Gas and child
care assistance reimbursements are given on a first come, first served basis.
Student Pantry
Located in Student Center 206, the Angelina College Roadrunner Market is the
judgement-free campus pantry, available to all enrolled students. We offer non-
perishable food, as well as essential items. Students may visit the pantry once a week.
Clothing Vouchers
The Family Crisis Center Thrift Store in Lufkin and Nacogdoches and the Rose Cottage
Resale Shop in Lufkin will be providing Clothing Vouchers for our campus community.
AC employees can help! Simply drop off unwanted clothing or household items at FCC,
or contact Rose Cottage by phone or Facebook for more information about
donating clothes to their shop. Be sure to apply your donation to the Angelina College
Student Affairs account when giving to Rose Cottage.
➢ To apply for Support Services:
Login on the AC Portal
Select Student Services tab
Complete the Student Support Services Application
MENINGITIS INITIATIVE
The Angelina College Foundation provides aid to uninsured students in need of the Bacterial
Meningitis vaccination, an admissions requirement for ages 21 and under. Applicants to AC can
request a Voucher through the Office of Admissions or Student Affairs. Vouchers must be taken
to the Angelina County Health District to receive the vaccination.
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Our Office works to connect students with helpful services offered in our surrounding
communities, as well as online resources. If you know of resource that are available that would
benefit the success and well-being of students outside the classroom, please contact our Office!
3|PageEDUCATIONAL ACCOMMODATIONS
The Office of Disability Services provides Educational Accommodations for students with
disabilities that affect their education. Contact our Office or Renee McCain for more information.
We are currently working to offer the application electronically.
➢ To print and complete the Student Accommodations Application:
Visit angelina.edu
Select Student Services under Student Resources
Click on the Accommodations box
OR
Login on the AC Portal
Select Student Services
Click on Educational Accommodations Application
TUTORING CENTER
Location: Library, 2nd floor
Phone: 936-633-4504
Email: tutoring@angelina.edu
Part of the campus Library, the Tutoring Center provides free tutoring to all current AC students
in a variety of subjects. Both in-person and virtual tutoring are available.
Email tutoring@angelina.edu to set up an appointment, or simply drop by the Tutoring Center,
8 am - 5 pm, Monday - Friday. Students may also email tutors directly.
➢ To find the list of tutors and their schedules:
Visit angelina.edu
Click on Student Resources
Click on Tutoring
RESIDENCE HALL
After sanitizing the dorms this summer, our Residence Hall reopened in July. Representing 17
countries, we are building relationships, programs and opportunities for our residents and
supporting our Roadrunner Athletes. Contact our Office or Abby Sterling for more information
about AC Housing and Residence Life.
STUDENT ORIENTATION & PROGRAMMING
A new, New Student Orientation is in the making! Mandatory student Title IX Training has been
added, as well as updated informational videos. We are proud of this work and all who are
making this happen. In addition, we have completed six Residence Hall Orientation sessions and
will offer International Student Orientation in September. Our goal is to exhibit care and support
for our students, while providing key information and resources for student success inside and
outside the classroom. Student Programs and opportunities will continue to develop throughout
the semesters. Contact our Office for more information.
4|PageSTUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
Campus starts with our students. Each student has a unique perspective to share, and we
encourage them to expand that perspective by leading and participating in student government,
clubs, organizations and activities. In addition, there is a full calendar of art shows and other
events. Keep an eye on the school’s event schedules and activities. We encourage students to
create their own organizations if they would like! Contact Jordan LaCaille for more information.
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
In Student Affairs, we strive to promote efforts that provide healthy and equitable policies,
procedures, practices, resources and initiatives for the well-being of our campus community and
the well-being of all individuals. Ensuring AC is actively pursuing and reaching our diverse
student population and bringing all students into unified community is a powerful and essential
campus mission. Thank you for choosing to be part of AC’s “Culture of Caring” and joining us to
support and serve our AC student body.
BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTION
➢ IF SELF HARM OR HARM TO OTHERS IS AT RISK, CALL CAMPUS POLICE AT 936-676-2563.
The Retention Module is an accessible tool to report mental health and behavioral concerns to
our Office. The Behavioral Intervention Team also works to assess and develop campus safety
and protocol. Additional measures and methods will be communicated as they are available.
Watch for the opportunity to sign up for Mental Health First Aid Training. We encourage all
employees campus-wide to attend this very informative course to improve our awareness,
education and response to mental health.
• A 2020 poll by Chegg.org found that “half of all students reported experiencing anxiety, one third
reported experiencing depression, and almost a quarter said they knew of someone with suicidal
thoughts since the beginning of the pandemic.”
• A report by the Student Experience in the Research University Consortium reported that 35% of
undergraduate respondents screen positive for a major depressive disorder. More specifically, the
report highlights that depression among undergraduate students is more prevalent among
minorities, poor and working-class students, caregivers of children and adults, and people in the
LGTBQ+ community.
• A year after the start of the pandemic, more than 80 percent of college students admitted they
continued to experience increased stress, anxiety, or both, according to a study by TimelyMD.
POVERTY SIMULATION
Angelina College will partner with the Junior League of Lufkin to present Living on the Edge. We
had great AC participation in 2019 and look forward to hosting again this year. Register now at
Eventbrite.
When: October 1st, 9 am – Noon
Where: AC Auxiliary Gym
Cost: Free
5|PageSTUDENT HANDBOOK
The 2021-2022 Student Handbook is now updated and on the website. All students will receive
instructions on where to find this important campus resource.
STUDENT CONDUCT
The acting Student Affairs Official (SAO) shall administer the Angelina College Student Conduct
and Discipline Program. At their discretion, the SAO may appoint trained College employees to
conduct investigations or proceedings as described below on a case-by-case basis.
➢ Report/Complaint & Investigation
An employee submits a written report of alleged student misconduct, or a student,
guest, or vendor of the College (hereinafter “complainant”) submits a verbal or written
complaint or report about alleged misconduct.
Student Affairs Official or designee investigates alleged student misconduct.
Refer to the Student Conduct section in the Student Handbook for the complete process.
STUDENT COMPLAINTS
➢ Students can now submit a formal complaint online:
Login on the AC Portal
Select the Student tab
Click on the Student Complaint Form in the menu
Complaints will be reviewed and a response will be sent to the student within five days.
Contact our Office or Dana Smithhart for more information.
STUDENT TITLE IX TRAINING & AWARENESS
Angelina College is committed to providing and maintaining an educational and working
environment that is free from sexual harassment or sexual discrimination to all segments of its
community; its faculty, staff, students, guests and vendors; and will respond promptly and
effectively when it learns of any form of possible discrimination based on sex to include sexual
harassment, sexual assault, domestic violence, stalking and retaliation in accordance with
applicable federal and state laws. Members of the Angelina College community, students,
employees, and guests have the right to be free from discrimination and sexual harassment,
including sexual assault. All members of the campus community are expected to conduct
themselves in a manner that does not infringe upon the rights of others. The College believes in
a zero-tolerance policy for gender-based misconduct. When an allegation of misconduct is
brought to an appropriate administrator’s attention, and a respondent is found to have violated
this policy, sanctions will be used to reasonably ensure that such actions are never repeated.
➢ In an emergency, please call the Angelina College Police Department at (936) 676-2563,
the Lufkin Police Department at (936) 633-0357 or dial 911.
6|PageWhether you are a student, faculty, staff member, or visitor, you have the right to file a
complaint. Complaints or reports of sexual misconduct should be submitted to the Angelina
College Title IX Coordinator.
Tifini Whiddon twhiddon@angelina.edu I (936) 633-4511
➢ Students can now submit a formal Title IX complaint online:
Login on the AC Portal
Select the Student tab
Click on the Student Complaint Form in the menu
Complaints will be reviewed and a response will be sent to the student within five days.
Mandatory Student Title IX Training is now part of New Student Orientation. All newly-admitted
students are required to complete the training. Contact our Office or Dana Smithhart for more
information.
COVID-19 STUDENT PROTOCOL & AWARENESS
➢ Employees: Immediately report any COVID-19 illness, symptoms, or exposure to your
supervisor and Human Resources.
➢ Students: Immediately report any COVID-19 illness, symptoms, or exposure to your
instructors and Student Affairs:
Dana Smithhart dsmithhart@angelina.edu I (936) 633-3213
April Wallace awallace@angelina.edu I (936) 633-4509
At Angelina College, we take pride in looking out for one another. Our most recent challenge is
protecting ourselves and our community from COVID-19. To assist in this goal, we can take
several simple steps to ensure this year is safe, productive, and free of speed bumps.
• Get vaccinated for SARS-CoV-2.
o The COVID-19 Vaccine is the most effective method of protecting you and those around you.
• Wear a face mask when indoors
o People at high risk or who have weakened immune systems may NOT be protected even if they’re
fully vaccinated. However, a face mask can help to protect them.
• Social Distancing
o Maintaining a distance of six feet can protect yourself and others from the potential spread, which
is very important for those at high risk of getting sick.
• Wash your hands often for 20 seconds at a time
o It’s especially important to wash before eating, touching your face, using the restroom, leaving
public places
o Hand sanitizer will work if you’re unable to wash your hands
• Monitor your health daily!
o Be alert for symptoms. Watch for fever, cough, shortness of breath, and other COVID-19
Symptoms.
• When Sick, Stay home.
o Except to get medical care!
o Stay hydrated and get plenty of rest. Use over-the-counter meds to help with symptoms.
o Separate yourself from others to protect them from potentially getting sick.
o Stay in touch with your doctor.
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