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VI. RESIDENCE HALL ........................................................................................317 STUDENT SERVICES 277
Staff ..................................................................................................................318 Ms. Florence Tiffany Sanders, Dean of Students
General Information .........................................................................................318
Rules and Regulations .....................................................................................320 Student Services Division at Southern Union State Community College is proud to offer
Cafeteria Policy ...............................................................................................321 extensive opportunities for our campus community. We seek to offer services that support
Misuse of Meal Tickets ....................................................................................322 and supplement the college experience and learning that is fundamental to student success.
Student Services has the major responsibility for helping to create an encouraging
campus environment that enhances and supports learning. The quality of our student’s ex-
Student Handbook Disclaimer perience is significantly affected by the availability, diversity, and integrity of services and
co-curricular support programs. It is our objective to build alliances between the classroom
Failure to examine the Student Handbook/ Code of Conduct does not excuse students and campus life, and to provide an opportunity for students to experience the excitement
from the policies and procedures described herein. Individual factors, illness, or conflict- and responsibility that comes from being an active member of a college community.
ing advice from any source are not satisfactory grounds for seeking exemptions from Student Services mission is consistent with the College’s general mission to provide
these policies and procedures. All policies contained in the Student Handbook/ Code of quality academic programs which are affordable, accessible, and responsive to the needs
Conduct are subject to change without prior notice. of the community, business, industry and government. We provide programs and activities
for the College’s diverse student populations, and unique support services for minority,
non-traditional, and students with special needs. Student Services contributes to the compre-
hensive educational experiences of students by fostering an environment in which students
can discover and test their ideals, interests, and skills. We strive to assist our students in
acquiring the knowledge, skills, and insights that facilitate life-long learning and a sense of
personal and interpersonal skills.
Explore the web site and stop by our office. When you do, you’ll be sure to find that
we are making a difference “one student at a time!”

ADMISSIONS AND RECORDS
All records at the College are retained in accordance with policies established by the
Alabama Department of Archives and History and the Alabama State Board of Education.
Students may obtain a copy of their transcript by completing a transcript request form at any
Southern Union Admissions/Records Office, by mailing or faxing a request to the office,
or online at www.suscc.edu. A student’s signature is required before a transcript can be
released.
The Admissions and Records Office also provides letters of good standing, insurance
verifications, mid term alerts, and other specialized certifications.

FINANCIAL AID
The College provides financial aid to students of academic promise and financial need.
Part-time employment, scholarships, grants, and loans assist students who have difficulty
meeting the financial obligations of college. All students applying for financial aid under
any of the programs in which aid is awarded on a “need basis” must apply using the Free
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the Southern Union State Community
College institutional information form. Financial aid counseling is available on all campuses.

INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS
Southern Union is a member of both the National Junior College Athletic Association,
which is composed of colleges throughout the nation, and the Alabama Community College
Conference, which is composed of public two-year colleges in the State. The College par-
ticipates in intercollegiate men’s and women’s basketball, men’s baseball, women’s softball,
and volleyball. The Mascot for Southern Union is THE BISON.