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Ms. Florence Tiffany Sanders, Dean of Students LOST AND FOUND
Lost and found articles should be taken to campus police on the Wadley and Opelika
Student Services Division at Southern Union State Community College is proud to offer campuses. The lost and found is located in the Administrative office on the Valley campus.
extensive opportunities for our campus community. We seek to offer services that support The articles will be inventoried, dated, and held in the depository. The items may be claimed
and supplement the college experience and learning that is fundamental to student success. upon proof of ownership.
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- SECURITY OF PERSONAL PROPERTY
perience is significantly affected by the availability, diversity, and integrity of services and The college cannot be responsible for personal property, nor can the college assume
co-curricular support programs. It is our objective to build alliances between the classroom responsibility for the protection of vehicles or their contents. Campus police recommends
and campus life, and to provide an opportunity for students to experience the excitement the following safety tips:
and responsibility that comes from being an active member of a college community. • Create a safety plan.
Student Services mission is consistent with the College’s general mission to provide • Listen to and act on your intuition. It’s better to be safe and risk a little embarrassment,
quality academic programs which are affordable, accessible, and responsive to the needs than stay in an uncomfortable situation that may be unsafe.
of the community, business, industry and government. We provide programs and activities • Have your keys ready when approaching your car or building.
for the College’s diverse student populations, and unique support services for minority, • Vary your routine: drive or walk different routes every day. If you suspect that some-
non-traditional, and students with special needs. Student Services contributes to the compre- one is following you, by foot or in a car, don’t go home (or they will know where you
hensive educational experiences of students by fostering an environment in which students live). Go to a trusted neighbor or to a public place to call police, or go directly to the
can discover and test their ideals, interests, and skills. We strive to assist our students in police station.
acquiring the knowledge, skills, and insights that facilitate life-long learning and a sense of • Do not label keys with your name or any identification.
personal and interpersonal skills. • Don’t talk about your social life or vacation plans where strangers can overhear you.
Explore the web site and stop by our office. When you do, you’ll be sure to find that • Be aware of your surrounding when using your personal information:
we are making a difference “one student at a time!” Student #
Social Security #
ADMISSIONS AND RECORDS Date of Birth
All records at the College are retained in accordance with policies established by the Home/ Cell #
Alabama Department of Archives and History and the Alabama State Board of Education. Bank/ Credit Card Information
Students may obtain a copy of their transcript by completing a transcript request form at any • Do not display cash openly, especially when leaving an ATM machine.
Southern Union Admissions/Records Office, by mailing or faxing a request to the office, • Be aware of telephone scams.
or online at www.suscc.edu. A student’s signature is required before a transcript can be • Don’t give personal or financial information to anyone over the phone.
released. • If you are a woman living alone, don’t reveal that information to anyone on the
The Admissions and Records Office also provides letters of good standing, insurance phone.
verifications, mid term alerts, and other specialized certifications. • Hang up on nuisance callers and report chronic nuisance calls to the phone company.

FINANCIAL AID NEVER LEAVE VALUABLES UNATTENDED!!!!!
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 Visit the college website for a detailed review of the Emergency Preparedness Plan and
meeting the financial obligations of college. All students applying for financial aid under Procedures.
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. IDENTIFICATION CARDS (ID’S)
All students are required to obtain and carry a Southern Union State Community College
INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS Identification (ID) Card. ID cards are used for checking out books, residential hall, admis-
Southern Union is a member of both the National Junior College Athletic Association, sion to social, cultural and athletic events, voting in student elections, dining hall and other
which is composed of colleges throughout the nation, and the Alabama Community College campus or community activities. Students are encouraged to have some form of a photo ID
Conference, which is composed of public two-year colleges in the State. The College par- while on campus.
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.