Staff Handbook
Campus Services
THE UNIVERSITY CENTER
The University Center is the hub for many activities and services on the NSU main campus. It houses the University Bookstore, the Market Café dining hall, the office of Conferences and Scheduling, the Cue Bowl Recreation Center, the Food Court, The Drop Zone, Campus Card Services, offices for student organizations, the UC Student Activities Office and the Sodexho Dining Services and Catering office.
The University Center is open from 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m. - 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday; and from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sunday, through the school year. It is closed for regular business on all University and public holidays. All facilities operate during the summer, although hours may be limited.
The University Center offers full-service conference and meeting facilities for student organizations, university departments and off-campus groups as well. Meeting rooms can accommodate groups from 10 to 1,000 with access to staging, sound and lighting systems, audio-visual equipment, as well as a full complement of catering services. There are 14 meeting rooms of various sizes and a spacious ballroom which also can provide up to three additional meeting spaces.
Scheduling and conference services are provided through the Administrative Offices on the main level. In addition to the UC, this department also has scheduling responsibility for the Branscum Alumni Center and public areas of the Northeastern Education Technology Building (the NET) and NSU's summer conference programs.
Bookstore
The NSU Campus Bookstore in Tahlequah is located on the main level of the University Center. In addition to being the major source for textbooks and school supplies, it also carries a wide variety of office supplies, NSU logo clothing and spirit items, best-selling trade books, and other gifts and novelties. Regular hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Special hours of operation may be in effect during summer and for special events such as Homecoming and Parents, Friends & Family Day.
The NSU Campus Bookstore in Broken Arrow is located in Building A. It carries the same inventory as the Tahlequah location, with the exception of the graduation store. Those items can be ordered through the store from our Tahlequah site. Regular hours of operation are Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The NSU Campus Bookstore in Muskogee is located in the main building next to the NSU Library. Their stock is limited but everything can be ordered from other locations to accommodate students, faculty, staff and friends of the University. This store is only open during the beginning and end of each academic semester.
Campus Food Services
A variety of food service venues are available on the Tahlequah campus, including the following:
Market Café |
UC Main Level |
Ala carte dining featuring daily: specialty salads, grilled, rotisserie & international items and plate specials. |
|---|---|---|
Food Court |
UC Lower Level |
Featuring Chick-Fil-A and Freshens’ smoothies and frozen yogurt. Also traditional fast food fare: burgers, pizza, specialty sandwiches, Mexican, light breakfast items, grab ‘n’ go items and Starbucks coffee. |
Flo’s Place |
Wilson Hall |
Soup and sandwiches in a bistro atmosphere. Featuring Starbuck’s Coffee. |
Essentials & |
Leoser Center |
Convenience store and a variety of freshly prepared submarine sandwiches |
The first Thursday of the month in November and April are designated staff appreciation luncheons; employees may purchase a meal for a reduced rate and enjoy the company of colleagues in the Cedar Room on the third floor of the University Center.
Upon activation of charge privileges through the ID Office, staff and faculty members may use their University ID Card to purchase food at any campus dining location. For additional information on the University ID Card, please refer to the appropriate section of this handbook. For more information on Campus Dining Services call ext. 2550.
Cue Bowl
The NSU Cue Bowl offers a quality recreational experience for the NSU community and local residents in a secure setting at affordable prices. Located on the lower level of the University Center, the Cue Bowl features eight regulation bowling lanes, 15 pool tables, a wide variety of the latest video games and a juke box offering hundreds of the latest selections. The Cue Bowl also is available for rental by private groups. Church youth groups and birthday parties are among the most frequent types of private events. A popular feature for parties and groups is “Glow Bowling,” glow-in-the-dark bowling parties, complete with laser lights, music, fog and glowing lanes and pins.
Another service offered by the Cue Bowl is a complete line of balloons, sold separately or in arrangements, for party or banquet decorations and for individual orders.
University Mail Services (The Drop Zone)
Staff and faculty may use The Drop Zone for any personal mail needs. The Drop Zone is a full-service postal and mailing service offering Federal Express, UPS, and U.S. Postal Services shipping, and a bulk mailing service. You can also send and receive faxes, duplicate keys, purchase stamps, boxes and packing materials, and even purchase tickets for regional amusements/attractions.
Located on the lower level of the University Center, The Drop Zone processes all campus mail and operates the courier service between the Tahlequah, Muskogee and Broken Arrow campuses. For more information, call ext. 2610.
TELEPHONE
The campus phone system is designated for conducting business between departments, locally, or with long distance. Employees are asked to limit personal calls to a minimum and to use third party billing or personal credit cards for personal long distance calls that must be made at work.
PARKING
The parking and traffic system at NSU was established to provide an orderly, convenient parking system for faculty, staff, students and visitors on campus and to facilitate the safe operation of all motor vehicles on property owned or controlled by the University. All vehicles, including motorcycles, parked on University property must be registered with the NSU Parking & Traffic Office, except visitors to campus who are parked in designated visitor areas.
Staff and Faculty Parking
On-site parking lots designated as Staff and Faculty are available for use by all University employees. Faculty/Staff parking permits (blue) are required and may be purchased annually through the Parking & Traffic Office. In the event that a current permit holder drives a car to campus without a permit, a free temporary parking permit may be obtained. The temporary permit will then allow them to park in their regular parking area.
Visitors/Temporary Parking
Visitors to campus who are not affiliated with the University through enrollment or employment may obtain a free visitor parking permit from the Parking and Traffic Office. These temporary permits are also available at the Information Booth in the University Center parking lot or at the Information Desk in the lobby on the first floor of the Administration Building. Temporary permits typically will not be issued for more than two weeks. If you are aware that you will need a temporary permit, you can receive one up to one week in advance.
Complete rules and regulations regarding parking at NSU are available at the Parking & Traffic Office.
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
The NSU Fitness Center is designed to provide NSU students, faculty and staff with expanded opportunities for recreation and fitness. It contains a gymnasium, weight room with Nautilus and free weights, three racquetball/handball courts, and outdoor basketball court, aerobics room, StairMasters, treadmills, sun deck, lockers, showers, dressing and rest room facilities, games-lounge area, competition-sized swimming pool, and faculty offices. As a staff member you are eligible to join the University Fitness Center at reduced membership rates:
| Faculty/Staff | $108.00/yr. | or $9.00/mo. |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty/Staff Family | $168.00/yr. | or $14.00/mo. |
(All fees are subject to applicable taxes.)
Memberships run yearly from July 1 through June 30 (memberships can be pro-rated if you join after July 1). Membership may be paid monthly through the Office of Business Affairs. Contact the Fitness Center at ext. 3982 for more information about membership privileges, facilities and hours of operation.
REDMEN ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
With a valid staff ID card, NSU employees receive free general admission seating to any regular season game at any athletic event where admission is charged. But, with a Redmen Athletic Association membership, staff members may also bring along immediate family members for free. In addition, with membership in the Redmen Athletic Association, staff may purchase reserved season tickets. Annual membership is available for a tax deductible donation, beginning at $100.00. (Donation is payable in monthly installments through a payroll deduction. Contact the NSU Foundation for more information.)
THEATER/ENTERTAINMENT
The College of Arts and Letters has a full schedule of programming throughout the year that is available to the campus and Tahlequah community members. Some of the major programs include the university concert series, the Sequoyah Institute; recitals and concerts by NSU faculty and students; a season of jazz programming; plays, musicals, and children's plays; and a series of visual arts exhibits. Venues include the 1100 seat Center for Performing Arts, the Jazz Lab, the NSU Gallery, the NSU Playhouse, and the Shawnee Street Theatre. Tickets to events are available at the Shawnee Street Theatre Box Office, the Woods House, or the Arts and Letters Office. Faculty and Staff discounts and special purchasing plans are available for many presentations.
LOST AND FOUND
If you think you may have lost an item on campus, the best way to find it is to retrace your steps back to the last place you remember seeing it. If it was in a campus building, check any offices or rooms nearby or ask personnel in the area. Staff members in many locations keep found items for several days before turning it over to Lost and Found in the Campus Police Office.
If the lost item is of high value or involves the loss/finding of University keys or property, we suggest that you check with staff in the area AND notify Campus Police.
Once an item is turned in to Campus Police, attempts are made to identify the owner, who is then contacted to retrieve his or her property. If the owner cannot be identified or contacted, the item is kept for a minimum of 30 days, then donated or destroyed.
If you find property on campus, please bring it to the Campus Police Office at the corner of Grand Avenue and Crafton Street.
CAMPUS POLICE/DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
The Campus Police offer a number of services to employees and students of the University, including assistance to individuals who may lock their keys in their vehicles or need to have a battery jump started. They also have an air tank to provide help in the event of a flat tire. Campus Police do not change tires unless the individual is elderly or pregnant and more than one officer is on duty.
In the event of an emergency, individuals should use the eight emergency phones (blue lights) located in parking lots around campus. These phones connect directly to the Campus Police Office, and an officer is dispatched to the area.
USE OF STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES
Student Health Services provides non-emergency medical treatment for minor illnesses and injuries to the University community. The services available are intended to supplement the medical support that students, staff, and faculty receive from their primary care physicians or clinics.
Student Health Services provides a full-time Nurse Practitioner and part-time physician free of charge to students, faculty and staff. Students are a priority. Some services such as lab tests, on site lab tests, medications, immunizations and injections require a fee.
Conditions requiring emergency or specialized care will be referred to the local community hospital or preferred provider chosen by the client. The Student Health Clinic does not do third party billing. Services must be paid for at time of visit.
If you have any questions, contact Student Health Services at ext. 2126.
VISION CARE
Optometric services at the College of Optometry are provided primarily to patients eligible for Indian Health Services (IHS) services through a contractual agreement with the Cherokee Nation and IHS. A limited number of services are available for vision needs of NSU faculty and staff. Ocular emergencies may be seen at the University Optometry Clinic during regular clinic hours (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and, if necessary, referred to an appropriate facility or doctor for further care. Employees desiring a general eye examination may contact the Optician (Extension 4103) who schedules a limited number of appointments in the Faculty Practice Plan. It should be noted that fees for examinations and materials (spectacles or contact lenses) are not free nor at a reduced rate because of the person’s status as an employee. Employees may utilize their Vision Service Plan insurance; however they are responsible for the co-pay amounts. In most instances, there is a waiting list to be scheduled for a vision examination.
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