SJR State - STUDENT AFFAIRS

Welcome to the Department of Student Affairs

Discover the world of possibilities that only college life can offer. Enhance your educational and career skills and goals while building friendships and contacts that will last a lifetime. The Office of Student Affairs is here to help. There is an array of organizations, services and publications to assist your needs and help fulfill and make the most of your college expectations.

ACADEMIC SUCCESS, STUDENT RETENTION
AND ADULT EDUCATION

ADMISSIONS AND RECORDS

ATHLETICS

Student Affairs
(386) 312-4127 Fax: (386) 312-4178

Gilbert L. Evans, Jr., J.D., Ph.D.
Vice President for Student Affairs/Assistant General Counsel
Sharon Silcox, Administrative Assistant

Petition for Admissions
Petition for Registration Adjustments
Hall of Fame
Who's Who Among College Students
Club/Organization Requests
Viking Center
Academic Appeal
Annual Graduation Ceremony
Academic Calendar
Academic Misconduct
Catalog/Handbook
Petition for Third Attempts

Testing and Academic Success
(386) 312-4228 Fax: 312-4292

Jane Crawford, Director of Testing
Elaine Cardenas, Testing Specialist
Karen Gilyard, Secretary
Gina LaBlanc, Retention Specialist
Stella Reyes, Administrative Assistant
BAT, NET, TABE, CPT (Dual Enrollment), Institutional,
and Proctor testing, Student Retention,
Student Success, Web Registration

Admissions and Records
(386) 312-4050 Fax: 312-4048

Susanne Lineberger, Director of Admissions and Records

Gwen Alexander, Administrative Assistant
International Students
Residency Issues
Out-of-country transcripts
Clearing House
Verification of Enrollment
Admissions Application
Transient Student Form
Student Loan
Deferment

Cassandra Polite, Records Specialist
Alicia Smart, Records Clerk
Dawn Markel, Records Clerk
Kristiann Sweat, Records Clerk
Kathy Crawford, Records Clerk
Grade Changes
Transcript Request
Graduation Applications
Transfer Evaluations
Graduation Substitutions
Address/Name Change
Residency Reclassification
Home School Affidavit
Release of Information Form
Update Application
Student/Instr. Drop Forms
Term Setup
Instructor Warning Forms
Program Setup
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Athletic Department
(386) 312-4138 Fax: 312-4133

Ross Jones, Director of Athletics/Head Baseball Coach
Katie Brosky, Admin. Asst./Head Softball Coach
Matt Cohen, Head Volleyball Coach
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Counseling Department
Sally Myers, Director of Counseling and Academic Advising
Advising and Student Services
CPT, CLAS, and CLEP Test Administrator

Palatka Campus (386) 312-4035 Fax: 312-4292
Gina Denning, Secretary
College Placement Testing (CPT)
Appt. Scheduling

Shyla Joy, Advisor
Career Counseling
Students w/Disabilities

Orange Park Campus (904) 276-6855 Fax: 276-6856

Monica Dubrey, Secretary
College Placement Testing (CPT) Appt. Scheduling

Michael Fieber, Advisor

Paula Shephard, Counselor
Career Counseling Students w/Disabilities

Dr. Patrick Arnwine, Advisor

St. Augustine Campus (904) 808-7402 Fax: 808-7420

Allison Montero, Secretary
College Placement Testing (CPT) Appt. Scheduling

Shelley Sutter, Counselor
Career Counseling

Mark Breidenstein, Advisor Students w/Disabilities
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Student Activities
Student Government
Clubs/Organizations
Student Festivities/Frolics
Student Ambassadors

Palatka Campus (386) 312-4160 Fax: 312-4292
Samuel Rick, Student Activities Coordinator

Orange Park Campus (904) 276-6854 Fax: 276-6856
John Kirkpatrick, Student Activities Coordinator

St. Augustine Campus (904) 808-7463 Fax: 808-7420
Will Jones, Student Activities Coordinator
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Financial Aid Office
(386) 312-4040 Fax: 312-4289

Wayne Bodiford, Director Financial Aid/Veterans Affairs

Tammy Weaver, Financial Aid Specialist II
General Questions
Financial Aid Appeals
Scholarships/Bright Futures
Student Worker App.

Aundria Bryant, Financial Aid Coordinator
Linda Hall, Financial Aid Coordinator
Gene Kirkand, Financial Aid Coordinator
Loan Processing, Pell Grant Specialist
Financial Aid Verification

Orange Park Campus (904) 272-6749
Vivian Waters, Financial Aid Coordinator/VA Rep.
Elizabeth Johnson, Financial Aid Coordinator

St. Augustine Campus (904) 808-7407
Dominique Davilla, Financial Aid Coordinator
Millie Masters, Financial Aid Coordinator/VA Rep.
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Web Services (888) 757-2293

Web Help Desk Coordinator
Student E-mail
Web Registration
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CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
Students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities that include academic, service, religious, and special interest clubs and organizations. These organizations are largely student-initiated and controlled, others have been chartered by the Student Government Association but may be inactive during some years.

CLUBS INCLUDE:

ORANGE PARK CAMPUS

Campus Crusade for Christ
Chess Club
Club Epic
Math Club
Media Club
Memory Training Club
Military Veterans
Nature/Enviromental Club
Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society
Secular Student Alliance Club
Society for Advancement of Management
Student Ambassadors
Student Government Association
Writer's Society

PALATKA CAMPUS

Alpha Chi Honor Society for Bachelor Students Club
Catholic Student Union
Circle K International
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Film Society
La Vida de Arte
Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society
Psychology Club
Society for Advancement of Management
Student Ambassadors
Student Government Association

ST. AUGUSTINE CAMPUS

Art Club
Gaming Club
Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society
Pride Club
Radiology Club
Resound Club
Respiratory Therapy
Running Club
Sailing Club
Society for Advancement of Management
Speech Club
Student Ambassadors
Student Government Association
Veterans' Education and Training Support Group Club

Contact your campus activities coordinator for more information. The office is located in the Student Center.
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CULTURAL EVENTS
The college presents a wide variety of cultural activities in the arts including dramas, dance and musical presentations, and art exhibits.
The College also offers non-credit courses (Continuing Education) to enrich your life in areas such as: Spanish for travelers; sign language; digital photography; discovery travel series and more.
Florida School of the Arts
Thrasher-Horne Center for the Arts
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Office of Interpreter Services
The office is located on the St. Augustine Campus; however, services are available on all campuses.

Services include: interpreters in the classroom, interpreters for counselors, and video phones.

For more information, contact the SJR State Coordinator of Interpreters at
(904) 808-7457.

Relay service for the hearing and vision impaired:
(TDD) 1-800-955-8771 or (VOICE) 1-800-955-8770

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LEARNING LABS, OPEN COMPUTER LABS AND TUTORING CENTERS
The learning labs, open computer labs, and tutoring centers located on each campus are among the resources available to SJR State students. There students can work on computers to write papers for any class or use computer assisted instruction software for practice in composition, math, reading, typing, vocabulary, chemistry, statistics, beginning algebra, college algebra, and astronomy. New times are posted on the door and online at the beginning of each term.

The learning and open computer labs are open to all students during the open hours and are located in Orange Park in A-47 and the library; in Palatka in S-207 and the library; and in St. Augustine in the library. The tutoring center is located in Orange Park in A46; in Palatka in T-112; and in St. Augustine in L-111.
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PETITIONS
Petitions and forms are available on each campus.
Palatka Campus - Viking Center - (386) 312-4127
St. Augustine Campus - Front Office/Administration - (904) 808-7400
Orange Park - Front Office/Administration - (904) 276-6800
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STANDARD OF CONDUCT
An SJR State student is obligated to comply with all college regulations as stated in the college catalog and student handbook. Should a student fail this obligation, the student is subject to disciplinary action by the College. In the event of disciplinary action, college officials will act in accordance with due process procedures stated in the student handbook. The student handbook also lists actions for which students are subject to disciplinary action, penalties, appeals procedures, and a statement of student rights and responsibilities. Students receiving disciplinary probation may not officially represent the College.

STUDENT CENTERS

Palatka Campus
The Viking Center is located on the Palatka Campus, first floor of the Student Services Building. The center houses guidance counseling and testing, the Career Resource Center, food services, vending machines, a games area, student lounge area, and the offices of the Student Activities Coordinator and the Student Government Association (SGA).

Normal hours of operation are from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

The Vice President for Student Affairs and all Viking Center employees are responsible for the execution and administration of the regulations of the Viking Center. Use of the Center during regular operating hours is primarily reserved for SJR State students, faculty, and staff. Although visitors are welcome, parents must supervise young children and abide by the same standards of conduct and regulations expected of students.

Orange Park Campus
The Orange Park Campus Student Center houses guidance counseling and testing, the Career Resource Center, food services, the Bookstore, vending machines, a games area, student activities, a community room, and the SGA offices.

St. Augustine Campus
The St. Augustine Campus Center contains the Bookstore, the office of the Student Activities Director, the SGA Office, meeting rooms, vending machines, and food services.

STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
The Student Government Association, through its elected student officers and representatives, promotes social, cultural, and recreational activities for all students and serves as a liaison group between the student body and the college administration.

The Student Government Association recommends the chartering of all campus organizations, appoints students to college committees, conducts the college student activities program, and recommends student activity budgets.

Contact your campus activities coordinator for more information. The office is located in the Student Center.
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STUDENT HOUSING

The college assumes no responsibility for providing student housing. Students must register their local address during each registration period. Any change of address must be reported to the Records Office.

STUDENT IDENTIFICATION
While on college property, students should possess an SJR State student identification card. Students can secure this card from the Student Activities Coordinator.

WEB HELP DESK
Support is available to students experiencing problems with student e-mail or online registration.

Call 1-888-757-2293 Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 p.m.

Or e-mail the Web Help Desk
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