Athletics and Recreation
Ski/Hike/Running Trails
Environmental Awareness Center
Bulletin Boards & Displays
Central Services
Information Technology Services
Academic Computing Labs
Administrative Computing &Telecommunications Services
HelpDesk
Media Support
Residence Hall Support (ResNet)
Mailroom
Performance Center
Photocopiers
Recycling
Student Services
Toner Student Center
University Vehicles
Fax Machine/Information Desk
Public Events on Campus
Display Cases
Bookstore
Exam Schedules
Athletics and Recreation
Intercollegiate Athletics
Over 25% of the student body competes in intercollegiate athletics. Twenty-one sports are sponsored by the Saint Mary’s University Athletic Department.
Fall Sports
Women’s Volleyball
Men’s Soccer
Women’s Soccer
Men’s Golf
Women’s Golf
Men’s Cross Country
Women’s Cross Country
Winter Sports
Men’s Basketball
Women’s Basketball
Men’s Hockey
Women’s Hockey
Men’s Indoor Track & Field
Women’s Indoor Track & Field
Men’s Swimming/Diving
Women’s Swimming/Diving
Spring Sports
Men’s Baseball
Women’s Fastpitch Softball
Men’s Tennis
Women’s Tennis
Men’s Outdoor Track & Field
Women’s Outdoor Track & Field
Team Organization
Organizational meetings for each sport are held in the fall. Students interested in participating in a program are encouraged to contact the head coach. Athletic programs are governed by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III and Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC).
General Requirements for Athletic Eligibility
- Each student-athlete must successfully complete 24 credits during the two terms (full-time) of attendance that immediately precede the term during which he/she participates. (Freshmen must successfully complete a minimum of 12 credits in their first term of attendance to be eligible to participate with a team in the second term.) Repeat courses previously passed do not count toward the 24 credits.
- As a member of a varsity team, a student-athlete must be enrolled for a minimum of 12 credits. If a student drops below 12 credits, he or she becomes immediately ineligible.
- The student-athlete must maintain at least the following cumulative grade point average:
1.60 at the end of the first semester
1.75 at the end of the second semester
1.90 at the end of the third semester
2.00 at the end of the fourth semester or any subsequent semester.
- The total number of semesters for a transfer student is based on the number of previous semesters the student attended as a full-time student.
- Each student-athlete is allowed four seasons of participation in any sport. A student-athlete is permitted 10 semesters or 15 quarters to complete the four seasons of eligibility.
Equity in Athletics Disclosure Statement
The Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act requires college and universities to publish, on an annual basis, intercollegiate sports costs and participation data. A student may obtain a copy of the university’s Equity in Athletics Disclosure Report at the Admission Office, the Office of Student Development, the Athletic Department Office, and the library.
Revreation and Athletic Center (RAC)
Ext. 6954
The Recreation and Athletic Center includes the following venues:
Gymnasium (former fieldhouse)
Swimming pool
Racquetball courts
Saint Yon’s valley
Ice rink
Athletic fields (baseball, softball, soccer)
Outdoor sand volleyball courts
Running and ski trails
Lower intramural fields
Gostomski Fieldhouse + Fitness center
+ Multi-purpose courts + Trustees’ lounge
+ Weightroom + Aerobic/dance studio
+ Indoor running track + Cardinal lounge
All venues are open to members of the Saint Mary’s University community (faculty, staff, students, in resident graduate students, retired faculty and staff). Members of the SMU community will be required to carry an SMU photo I.D. when using the venues. Spouses may use the facility; however, they will be required to carry an SMU photo I.D. as well. Children and guests are welcome if accompanied by a member of the Saint Mary’s Community with an SMU photo I.D.
Each venue may be reserved by an individual or group. Please contact the athletic department at Ext. 6954 for group reservations. Reservations for the racquetball courts, volleyball and tennis courts, will be taken at the equipment desk in the fieldhouse.
Ski/Hike/Running Trail
Ext. 1555
A 16-kilometer hiking/running trail runs along the bluffs and into the wooded valleys that surround Saint Mary’s campus. It is maintained by Brother Jerome Rademacher. During the winter, a Piston Bully is used to groom the trail for both classical and freestyle cross-country skiing. It is one of the best cross-country ski trails in southern Minnesota. Trail maps are available at the Information Desk in the Toner Student Center.
Environmental Awareness Center
Ext. 1404
Equipment used for canoeing, camping and backpacking is available from the Environmental Awareness Center for students to use. This includes tents, sleeping bags, cooking equipment and canoes. Contact Brother John Grover in administrative computing at least 24 hours ahead of time to reserve camping and canoeing equipment. Cross-country skis, poles and boots are also available when there is enough snow covering the ski trail.
Bulletin Boards and Displays
Bulletin boards are a major means of communication on campus. All postings on the main bulletin board opposite the stairs on the first floor of Saint Mary’s Hall are for current academic and administrative uses only. Several bulletin boards are available in the Toner Student Center for announcements. No announcements may be taped to windows, room doors, interior or exterior walls, doors, trees, sidewalks, or any other place other than that area designated for announcements. Outside vendors may not promote any products for sale using any Saint Mary’s University bulletin board unless they are authorized to do so by the Office of Student Activities. Event posters must include name of sponsoring organization.
Postings in any residence hall require the Office of Residence Life’s approval, and may be placed nowhere other than on a bulletin board. All postings must be removed by the sponsor when they are outdated.
Central Services
Heffron Hall 44 – Ext. 1474
Office Hours
7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
Closed Saturday and Sunday
This office provides the following services
Photocopies $.05 per copy
Transparencies $.40 to $.75
Laminating $.75 to $1.50
Plastic binding $.65 to $1.50
Color Photocopies $.50 per copy
These services cannot be charged to student accounts or to credit cards.
The following mail services are available:
Meter outgoing mail — letters and parcels
Express mail — one-two day service
Priority — two-three-day service
Global Priority mail — five-day service
Foreign mail — letters and parcels
Certified mail
Insured mail
(Registered mail is not available on campus)
Mail leaves Central Services for the Winona Post Office at 1:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Central Services does not sell stamps, the office only meters mail.
Information Technology Services
Hendrickson Center 25, Saint Mary’s Hall 03
All users of Saint Mary’s University technology services are subject to the Appropriate Use of Technology Policy located in the Student Conduct section of this handbook.
Academic Computing Labs
Ext. 7800
Academic Computing Center Labs are located in the lower level of the Hendrickson Center. The labs are used for various classes throughout the day, but are available for public use when classes are not using them. A weekly schedule is posted on the lab doors and also on the computer center section of the HelpDesk web page to assist you in planning your day to meet your computing needs. The hours for the academic computing labs are the same as the HelpDesk hours.
Administrative Computing and Telecommunications Services
Ext. 1402
Administrative Computing and Telecommunications Services are both located in the lower level of
Saint Mary’s Hall. This office also provides fax services and assigns post office boxes. The hours for Administrative Computing/Telecommunications Services are: Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to noon; 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
HelpDesk
Ext. 7800
Located in the lower level of Hendrickson Center, near the computer labs, the HelpDesk provides you with one number to call for all technical questions. Whether they be in regard to your computer, cable TV, multimedia classroom equipment, telephone or scheduling for Channels 10 and 19, the HelpDesk will be your first contact. If you have a technical problem call the HelpDesk at Ext. 7800 or view our website at http://www 2.smumn.edu/helpdesk. Please be prepared to give the operator as many details about the problem as you can. HelpDesk hours are:
Monday through Thursday 7:15 a.m. to midnight
Friday 7:15 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Saturday Noon to 10:00 p.m.
Sunday Noon to midnight
Media Support
Ext. 7800
The media support area provides technical support for Saint Mary’s distance learning rooms, satellite downlinks, campus cable TV network, classroom multimedia (including computer-based projection systems, TVs, VCRs), plus various audio and video needs throughout the campus. Scheduling of distance learning rooms and media equipment is done through the HelpDesk at Ext. 7800.
Residence Hall Support (ResNet)
Ext. 7800
Residence halls are equipped with computer pods (mini labs) with a minimum of two computers and a networked black-and-white printer. Contact the HelpDesk with any problems you have in the pod. Be prepared to give the operator your name and the machine name that is having the problem.
ResNet Support technicians will be available to assist you with getting your TV connected to the campus cable system and connect your computer to the campus network. We will assist on best-effort basis for other computer-related problems. Please call the HelpDesk to request assistance in your residence hall. Please be prepared to give the operator as many details about the problem as you can. ResNet Support staff will go through the residence halls on Move-In Weekend to support students with technology. Machine specifications and a schedule of when ResNet Support will be in a hall will be posted on the web page below. For more information about information technology go to http://www2.smumn.edu/helpdesk.
Mailroom
Toner Student Center – Ext. 1571
Postage stamps of all denominations may be purchased at he Toner Student Center Information Desk during the following hours:
Mon. 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tues. – Fri. 7:00 a.m. to Midnight
Sat. 4:00 p.m. to Midnight
These hours may be modified during break times and over the summer, please contact the Information Desk during these times for an adjusted schedule. You may also purchase an entire book of 20 stamps at the Student Services windows located in the basement of Saint Mary’s Hall.
If you are expecting urgent mail via the U.S. Postal Service that you are unable to pick up during normal Mailroom hours, notify the Mailroom so that arrangements can be made to have it picked up at the Information Desk. Express and registered deliveries are received at the Information Desk which is open 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 midnight daily. You will be notified to come and pick up your letter or package.
Outgoing stamped mail may be brought to the Mailroom, Information Desk and Central Services at any time. Outgoing stamped mail will leave the Mailroom at 9:30 a.m. Monday through Friday and leave Central Services at 1:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
On-campus mail can be dropped off at the Information Desk, Mailroom or Central Services.
Incoming Mail/Your Mail Box
Students are assigned a mail box in the lower level of the Toner Student Center. The students will keep the same box as long as they are enrolled at Saint Mary’s University.
University Address
To ease postal delivery, please use the following address format:
Your Name
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota
700 Terrace Heights # (campus mail box number)
Winona, MN 55987-1399
Packages
Packages may be picked up only when the Mailroom window is open. Please do not put cash money in either the U.S. or campus mail.
Hours
The campus Mailroom is open during the following hours:
Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Monday through Thursday 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Saturday 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
During break periods and summer, this schedule is modified. Prior to these periods, a schedule is left at the switchboard in the Toner Student Center and posted by the Mailroom window.
Performance Center
Ext. 1714
The Performance Center, dedicated in 1987, is one of the finest performing arts facilities in southern Minnesota. It houses the 455-seat Joseph Page Theatre, the 116-seat Figliulo Recital Hall, the 75-seat Studio Theatre, and the Ben Miller Lobby. The Performance Center is host to more than 100 arts events each year, including the Page Series of touring artists and ensembles from around the country and beyond, department of theatre arts productions, department of music concerts and recitals, and films, speeches and other events.
The objective of the Performance Center is:
To be southeastern Minnesota’s premier performing arts center, bringing artists and community together through innovative programming, unique collaborations, a welcoming atmosphere and exceptional service.
The center provides quality, affordable events in an atmosphere which is accessible to all audiences and which cultivates an awareness of the arts both on- and off-campus.
Students play an integral role in the operation of the Performance Center: students staff the box office, usher at performances, manage the house, and work on technical crews. They also comprise a large portion of our audiences. Providing students with unique opportunities to interact with artists and to view firsthand the process of making and performing art are two important goals toward which Performance Center staff work.
Box Office Hours
The Performance Center box office is open 40 hours each week for the convenience of the SMU campus community: Monday – Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and one hour prior to curtain. There are no regular hours during the weekend.
The box office is generally closed at noon on the day immediately preceding an academic break.
Purchasing Tickets
Students may purchase tickets at any time throughout the year, for any upcoming event. All tickets must be paid for when they are ordered. No tickets are held for later payment, unless as part of a group of 20 or more tickets. Tickets may also be purchased 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at www.pagetheatre.org using MasterCard or Visa.
Tickets may be paid for with cash, check (payable to SMU), MasterCard, Visa or student charge.
Refunds/Exchanges
There are no refunds. Exchanges are made only for season subscribers who may exchange tickets with notice of more than 24 hours.
ArtsCore Tickets
ArtsCore students are issued vouchers by their instructors at the beginning of each semester. These vouchers are good for the events indicated by the instructor, and must be redeemed for the appropriate ticket at the box office by the indicated expiration date. ArtsCore students are encouraged to obtain their tickets early each semester to guarantee seating. Expired vouchers will not be honored. Students must purchase a ticket at the full student price if they fail to redeem a voucher by the expiration date.
Lost Tickets
The box office manager will issue a seating pass to patrons who have misplaced or lost their original tickets. Seating passes may then be used as any other ticket.
Changes in Performances
All programs, dates and locations of Performance Center events are subject to change. Changes will be publicized on e-mailed student notice boards, in Campus Notes, in the Event-full Tent, on the campus cable channel, on the campus information line, and on the box office voice mail, as soon as known. When in doubt, contact the box office at Ext. 1715.
Accessibility
Performance Center events are accessible to individuals with disabilities. Patrons needing special seating accommodations are encouraged to make their need known to the box office staff when purchasing tickets. House managers and ushers can direct patrons with mobility impairment to alternative access to theatre spaces. Accommodations for those with wheelchairs, walkers, and crutches are routinely made. Large print programs and hearing assistance devices are also available upon request.
Ushers
Ushering for performances offers students a unique way to see the show for free and provide a valuable service to the Performance Center. Students who are mobile, outgoing, pleasant and comfortable with people, and who have the ability to take charge in emergency situations, are particularly needed. Contact the box office at Ext. 1715 to volunteer, and to obtain particular details on this volunteer position.
Employment
A variety of work/study opportunities are available at the Performance Center, including box office staff, technical crew and costume shop staff. Contact the following for information:
For box office staff — Julie Smith, Ext. 1714
For sceneshop staff — Kit Mayer, Ext. 1717
For technical crew staff — Kirstin Blake, Ext. 1720
For costume shop staff — Alice Flo, Ext. 1712
Audience Etiquette
As a courtesy to our artists and fellow audience members, students are asked to observe the following etiquette while in the Performance Center:
- Arrive at least 10-15 minutes prior to curtain (sooner if you need to pick up reserved tickets) to allow the performances to begin on time. Latecomers will be seated at the discretion of the house manager.
- Remove hats, and turn off beepers, cell phones and digital watch alarms.
- No backpacks, beverages or food are permitted in the theatres.
- No tobacco of any kind (including chewing) is permitted in the Performance Center.
- No cameras, camcorders or audio recorders are permitted in the theatres, as both a copyright protection and safety precaution.
- Audience members are not permitted on the main or side stages, backstage, or in the booths, without the express permission of Performance Center staff.
- Keep feet off all seat backs and brass railings.
- Leaving performances early is disruptive. Unless you have a legitimate reason to exit the theatre due to illness or some other emergency, please remain seated until an appropriate break in the performance such as a scene change or intermission.
Scheduling of Spaces in the Performance Center
The various spaces within the Performance Center are used for a variety of purposes. If your group or academic area wishes to reserve space, please contact General Manager Julie Smith at Ext. 1714, to discuss your space needs and technical needs. The Performance Center hosts over 200 events a year (including rehearsals, plays, concerts, speakers, films, etc.) so please get your requests in as early as possible.
Photocopiers
A coin operated copy machine is available in the lobby of the Fitzgerald Library for 10 cents. Copies can also be made at the Toner Student Center Information Desk for 10 cents per copy or at Central Services, which is located in the lower level of Heffron Hall.
Recycling
The Saint Mary’s University community of students, faculty and staff must take part in and support the mandatory recycling program, made lawful by the City of Winona on July 1, 1988.
Here’s a quick way to recycle residence hall room trash — it’s easy! Just collect in one container all of the materials listed below. Then bring them to your residence hall recycling center and sort out each separate material (cans, glass, newspapers, plastic bottles).
All tops, caps and closures must be taken off, as they usually are made of polypropylene, and are not recyclable. Motor oil containers need to be well drained! Materials are handled by other people, so please rinse and clean bottles and cans before recycling! If you have questions or need more information, call the SMU Maintenance Office at Ext. 1436.
What to Recycle
Aluminum Cans – Drain well. Aluminum pie pans and TV dinner trays can be recycled, too, but only if they are clean.
Bottles and Jars – Rinse glass clean. Labels can stay but remove all metal and plastic caps. Broken glass, mugs and dishes cannot be recycled.
Newspapers – Store newspapers in a paper grocery bag or bundle. Brown paper bags, cardboard, magazines, and other paper can be recycled.
Tin Cans – Remove labels and rinse. Food cans only. No scrap tin, aerosol, or paint cans, please.
Plastic Bottles – You can recycle two kinds of plastic bottles:
- PETE or polyethylene terephthalate. Recognizing PETE is easy — it is all plastic soft drink bottles and plastic liquor bottles. PETE bottles are labeled “1” in the recycling symbol on the bottom.
- HDPE or high density polyethylene. Recognizing HDPE is more difficult, but include any brand of the following: milk, water & juice, soft drink bottles, laundry detergent, bleach, motor oil, anti-freeze, windshield washer fluid, contact lens solution. HDPE bottles are labeled with a “2” in the recycling symbol on the bottom.
If your plastic trash is not a bottle, or does not have the “1” or “2” label on the bottom, throw it out.
Plastic Bags – Save and reuse, or take back to the store.
Office Paper – University offices can recycle white and colored printer paper, copier paper and envelopes. There are containers for paper at the base of the Saint Mary’s Hall main stairs, or call maintenance at Ext. 1436 for pick up.
Student Services
Saint Mary’s Hall 32 Business Office – Ext. 6690
Financial Aid Office – Ext. 1437
Registrar’s Office – Ext. 1501
Student Services, located in the lower level of Saint Mary’s Hall, combines the Business Office, Financial Aid Office and the Registrar’s Office.
Business Office Ext. 6690
The Student Bank offers the following services:
- Cashing of personal checks ($100.00 limit)
- Cashing of SMU student work-study checks
- Individual savings accounts (non-interest bearing; for security of personal cash only)
- Payment on tuition, room and board accounts, telephone bills, and other fees owed to the university
- Money orders ($1.00 per item charge; available the following day)
The cashiers’ windows are open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Summer hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Your signed student I.D. is required for all transactions at the windows.
Student Accounts Billing Policies
A copy of the student payment agreement and disclosure statement must be completed and returned to the Business Office in order to finalize registration. For all students who have balances, a monthly statement will be processed. A statement will be sent to the student’s home address in care of his/her parents unless the Business Office receives a specific request to handle the billing some other way. A copy is also e-mailed to the student.
A FINANCE CHARGE of 1% each month (12% annual) will be charged on any portion of the account which becomes past-due. Students with past-due balances on their accounts will not be allowed to register for the following semester and may be banned from participation in intercollegiate sports or other activities. Transcripts and diplomas are not available to students with past-due balances. A $20 fee will be charged to a student’s tuition account on all NSF or returned checks. Twice-a-year credit balances on student accounts can be withdrawn. Excluding those on payment plans, credit balances can be withdrawn one month after the close of each semester.
Registration Deposit
By March 5, a registration deposit of $500.00 must be received by the Business Office. Housing will not be assigned without class registration being processed first. Deposits are non-refundable.
LATE REGISTRATION FEE POLICY
ALL WINONA CAMPUS UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
Students will be charged a late registration fee of $50 for each course registration, including 0 credit courses, made after the registration change period designated by the Registrar (after the first week of classes for semester length courses; for courses that start later in the semester, please pick up a semester calendar at Student Services for the exact dates).
TUITION AND FEE REFUND POLICY
ALL WINONA CAMPUS UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
The following policy governs tuition and fee refunds as a result of withdrawal from the university or from individual courses.
Tuition
Semester-length courses:
- Tuition is 100% refundable through the end of the registration change period designated by the Registrar.
- Tuition is 75% refundable through the end of the third week of the semester.
- Tuition is 50% refundable through the end of the sixth week of the semester.
- No tuition refund after the sixth week of the semester.
Students are charged the comprehensive tuition and fees for registration from 12-17 credits. If a full-time student withdraws from a course(s) during the first six weeks of the semester, and also adds credits after the registration change period designated by the Registrar, the student will be charged for those added credits depending on the timing and accompanying percent of refund connected to the course withdrawal(s) and the student’s registration status in relation to the comprehensive tuition package. All course registrations over 17 credits will be charged the per credit fee. Questions regarding billing in this or similar situations should be directed to Bruce Greenwood, Director of Tuition and Collections.
Short courses (courses that begin in the middle of a semester or after one-third or two-thirds of a semester):
- Tuition is 100% refundable if the withdrawal occurs before the course begins or during the first five days after the course begins.
- No refund will be made after that period.
Special course or laboratory fees
Special course or laboratory fees are 100% refundable for all courses through the end of the registration change period as designated by the Registrar (for courses that start later in the semester, please pick up a semester calendar at Student Services for the exact dates).
No refund after the registration change period as designated by the Registrar.
Office of Financial Aid
Ext. 1437
The Office of Financial Aid processes all applications for financial aid at the university. This office coordinates federal and state awards of financial aid, privately endowed scholarships, the Federal Pell Grant, campus employment and all loan programs for higher education. If you have questions on financing your education, make an inquiry in the Financial Aid Office.
Office of the Registrar
Ext. 1501
The Office of the Registrar is most integrally involved with monitoring progress toward the fulfillment of requirements for graduation. It is imperative that you monitor your course of studies with assistance from your faculty advisor, and work with the Registrar and director of academic advising in regard to all matters which may affect your academic record (transcript) and degree completion. The Office of the Registrar is responsible for transcript evaluation of transfer credits, the distribution of course listings, processing of course registrations, class schedules, course withdrawals, grades, repeated courses, declaration of major, change of major, requests for transcripts, and clearance for graduation. The Office of the Registrar certifies student status for Veterans Administration, Social Security, good student insurance discounts and athletic eligibility. The Registrar will assist you in evaluating the extent to which you have completed general education and major program requirements.
Toner Student Center
Ext. 1586
Introduction
The Michael H. Toner Student Center is the primary gathering place for student activities on campus. The following offices and services are located in the center: Student Development, Residence Life, Wellness Center, Health Services, Student Activities, Campus Ministry, Intramurals, bookstore, dining hall, Cardinal Club, Mailroom, KSMR campus radio station, Information Desk, switchboard, Campus Safety, the Lillian Davis Hogan Art Galleries, meeting rooms, game room, student lounge areas and the offices for Student Senate and organizations.
Hours of Operation — Michael H. Toner Student Center
Mon. through Fri. — 7:00 a.m. until 1:00 a.m.
Vacation Periods — Reduced schedule
Sat. and Sun. — 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 a.m.
Switchboard — 24 hours a day
Information Desk
You can purchase stamps, get change, drop on- and off-campus mail and weigh mail at the Information Desk. It is the clearinghouse for lost and found. Space reservations for the Toner Student Center, Cardinal Club, plaza and display cases can be made at the Information Desk. This is the first place you should stop when planning an event. Student I.D.s are made here Monday through Friday. Express and floral deliveries can be picked up here. You will be notified via email of any deliveries or faxes received. Fax services are available during the open window hours. Winona Transit bus tokens or monthly passes may also be purchased at the Information Desk.
Identification Cards (I.D.s)
An identification card is necessary for many of the services available to Saint Mary’s University students, both on- and off-campus. You are advised to carry the card at all times. In the event of an alleged violation of university policy or civil law, a student will present his or her identification card to the appropriate university or civil official upon request. I.D. cards are prepared at registration each semester. Lost or damaged I.D. cards can be replaced at the Toner Student Center Information Desk throughout the year during regular business hours. A replacement fee of $20 will be charged for lost cards. Cards that are damaged can be replaced at no charge when the damaged card is turned in. Falsification, theft or use of another student’s I.D.card, or the refusal to comply with a request for identification, will result in disciplinary action by the dean of students. University identification cards are not legal identification in the local community. A photo identification card such as the official Minnesota identification card is available at the Winona County Courthouse. Otherwise, an official photo driver’s license is generally required.
Master Calendar
A master calendar of meetings, lectures, performances, athletics and other events is maintained at the Information Desk. It is important that any event taking place on campus, whether it is to be held in the Toner Student Center or somewhere else, be brought to the attention of the staff at the Information Desk so that inquiries can be handled by switchboard and Information Desk staff.
Events and Parties
Students are encouraged to plan as far in advance as possible in order to secure the desired space for events and parties. The following policies and observations are pertinent:
- The sponsoring group must be an organization recognized by the Student Senate or have recognition as a group through the Office of Student Development. Free enterprise parties are subject to rental arrangements.
- The sponsoring organization must check with the director of the Toner Student Center for calendar information and availability of space.
- All notices of events on campus should be sent to the director of the Toner Student Center for inclusion on the master calendar.
- The sponsor may need to post a damage/clean-up deposit. Appropriate clean-up is determined by the director of the Toner Student Center and organizations are responsible for requesting this information from the director of the Toner Student Center.
- Events that include a live band must submit a technical rider to the Toner Student Center director one week prior to the event.
- The sponsoring organization is responsible for maintaining order, providing periodic clean-up while the event is in progress, and enforcing rules regarding food and beverages.
- Damage to the facility which occurs in connection with the event is the responsibility of the sponsor if culpability is not satisfactorily established.
- The sponsoring group must take every reasonable precaution to keep alcoholic beverages from being brought into the area of the activity. Such efforts include having an entrance area sufficiently restricted to be controlled and having enough people present to do and support a reasonable check.
- Fund raising events or contests which result in the winning or giving away of alcoholic beverages are prohibited.
University Vehicles
University vehicles are to be used for university business only. Some exceptions are made to allow student use of university vehicles for university business. Student use will require a moderator signature and account number. The moderator must take full responsibility for the vehicle. Vehicle reservations must be made Monday through Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at the Toner Student Center Information Desk. All drivers must have completed a driver training session and have annual Motor Vehicle Record Checks done prior to use of university vehicles. Student trips over 300 miles round trip must have faculty or staff on trip. Copies of the Vehicle Use Policy are available at the Toner Student Center Information Desk and are given to each person when they attend driver training.
Fax Machine/Information Desk
Staff, faculty and students may send out faxes from the Information Desk. Our staff will call to inform you of incoming faxes. The fax phone number is 507-457-1439. Faxes may be charged to authorization codes at a cost of $2.50 for first 10 pages, 20 cents a page thereafter.
Public Events on Campus
Events sponsored by campus organizations in the gymnasium, RAC or Toner Student Center that draw participants from the general public must have in attendance responsible officers of the organization, a moderator and an off-duty police officer unless explicitly exempted by the vice president for student development.
No person will enter or attempt to enter any dance or social, athletic, theatrical or other university event without a ticket of admission when tickets are required; nor will one enter or attempt to enter contrary to any rules or qualifications for eligibility for attendance at such events as established by the sponsors.
Display Cases
Display cases located in the plaza side entrance of the Toner Student Center can be reserved at the Information Desk. No taping on outside or inside of cases please. Nature and content of display must be approved by Toner Student Center Director.
Bookstore
The university’s bookstore is operated by Barnes and Noble, Inc., and is located on the lower level of the Toner Student Center. In addition to selling new and used textbooks, the bookstore serves as a general store for the campus where one can purchase everything from art supplies to food and general items. UPS service is available at the bookstore and is picked up each weekday at 3:00 p.m.
The bookstore is open on the following schedule:
Mon. through Thur. 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Fri 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sat. noon to 5:00 p.m.
Sun. 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
During breaks, the bookstore is opened on a modified schedule. This schedule will be posted prior to each break period.
Used textbooks can be sold back at wholesale prices during the semester at the bookstore. Book buyback is the last week of each semester. (Please see calendar section for specific dates and times.) Books being used during the upcoming semester are purchased at 50% of the original purchase price as needed and others are purchased at current wholesale prices.
Fall Semester 2007-08 Exam Schedule
| Class Period |
Final Exam Date |
Time |
| 7:45 – 8:35 am MWF |
Friday, Dec. 14 |
8 – 10 am |
| 8:45 – 9:35 am MWF |
Monday, Dec. 17 |
8 – 10 am |
9:45 – 11 am or
9:45 – 10:35 am MWF |
Monday, Dec. 17 |
10:30 am – 12:30 pm |
11:10 am – 12:25 pm or
11:10 am – 12 pm MWF |
Monday, Dec. 17 |
2 – 4 pm |
1:30 – 2:45 pm or
1:30 – 2:20 pm MWF |
Saturday, Dec. 15 |
8 – 10 am |
2:55 – 4:10 pm or
2:55 – 3:45 pm MWF |
Friday, Dec. 14 |
10:30 am – 12:30 pm |
7:45 – 9 am or
8:10 – 9 am TTH |
Saturday, Dec. 15 |
10:30 am – 12:30 pm |
| 9:15 – 10:30 am TTH |
Tuesday, Dec. 18 |
8 – 10 am |
| 10:45 am – 12 pm TTH |
Tuesday, Dec. 18 |
10:30 am – 12:30 pm |
| 12:15 – 1:30 pm TTH |
Friday, Dec. 14 |
2 – 4 pm |
| 1:45 – 3 pm TTH |
Saturday, Dec. 15 |
2 – 4 pm |
Common Exam Time;
courses TBA |
Friday, Dec. 14 |
4:30 – 6:30 pm |
Common Exam Time;
courses TBA |
Saturday, Dec. 15 |
4:30 – 6:30 pm |
Common Exam Time;
courses TBA |
Monday, Dec. 17 |
4:30 – 6:30 pm |
Spring Semester 2007-08 Exam Schedule
| Class Period |
Final Exam Date |
Time |
| 7:45 – 8:35 am MWF |
Friday, May 2 |
8 – 10 am |
| 8:45 – 9:35 am MWF |
Monday, May 5 |
8 – 10 am |
9:45 – 11 am or
9:45 – 10:35 am MWF |
Monday, May 5 |
10:30 am – 12:30 pm |
11:10 am – 12:25 pm
or 11:10 am – 12 pm MWF |
Monday, May 5 |
2 – 4 pm |
1:30 – 2:45 pm
or 1:30 – 2:20 pm MWF |
Saturday, May 3 |
8 – 10 am |
2:55 – 4:10 pm
or 2:55 – 3:45 pm MWF |
Friday, May 2 |
10:30 am – 12:30 pm |
7:45 – 9 am
or 8:10 – 9 am TTH |
Saturday, May 3 |
10:30 am – 12:30 pm |
| 9:15 – 10:30 am TTH |
Tuesday, May 6 |
8 – 10 am |
| 10:45 am – 12 pm TTH |
Tuesday, May 6 |
10:30 am – 12:30 pm |
| 12:15 – 1:30 pm TTH |
Friday, May 2 |
2 – 4 pm |
| 1:45 – 3 pm TTH |
Saturday, May 3 |
2 – 4 pm |
Common Exam Time;
courses TBA |
Friday, May 2 |
4:30 – 6:30 pm |
Common Exam Time;
courses TBA |
Saturday, May 3 |
4:30 – 6:30 pm |
Common Exam Time;
courses TBA |
Monday, May 5 |
4:30 – 6:30 pm |
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