Academic and Career Services
Academic and Career Advising
Academic and Career Advising
Academic and Career Advisors assist new, returning, and continuing students in exploring their education and occupation goals, problem-solving efforts, planning their program of study and revisiting their developing academic and career plan, and scheduling classes. They also provide information and refer students to appropriate services. New students must make an appointment to meet with an Academic and Career Advisor before they can register for classes. Advisors are assigned to students and work with them from the time of their enrollment to the College through graduation. Students can find their assigned advisors, both Admissions and Academic, on Banner Self-Service or AVISO Engage. It is highly recommended that all students meet with their Academic and Career Advisor or Faculty Advisor prior to registering for classes each term. To make an appointment call, 419.559.2345 or stop by the office in Building A, Room 100 for assistance.
Academic Service Center
Tutoring, Testing, Learning Labs and Transfer Center are all services located in the Academic Service Center. These services are located in Building B, General Technologies Building, Rooms 105 and 108. Some tests have associated fees please direct all calls regarding these services to 419-559-2109, the Academic Service Center.
Tutoring
Any Terra State student who is experiencing academic difficulties in a subject area or course may receive tutoring services in their area of specific need. Tutoring may take place in one-on-one, in small group settings, or remotely, depending on the demand for a particular course. Information to access these services is available through the Academic Service Center. Students wanting the assistance of a tutor should send an email to tutoring@terra.edu and provide their name, phone number, and course(s) for which they need assistance. In addition, the Academic Service Center is always looking for qualified students to become tutors, pending individual interviews. Student Employment applications are available in Career Services in Roy Klay Hall, Room A100, upon request.
Testing
Testing is located within the Academic Service Center (B105) and provides a place to take tests missed during a regular class period. All tests must be distributed through the instructor.
To take a test in the Academic Service Center, a student must present a valid Terra State ID, driver’s license, or other picture ID. Students may not take a test without a valid ID. Arrangements should be made between the instructor and the student prior to the student’s arrival to the testing area, and tests that are not taken by the “due date” are returned to the instructor. Only instructor permitted materials are allowed in the Testing area. All other items must be stored in the lockers provided on site or placed in an alternative Students needing accommodations - i.e. Reader, quiet room needs to make arrangements with ASC prior to testing.
Learning Labs
The Learning Labs, which are located within the Academic Service Center (B105), provide free math, writing, and other academic assistance to all students at Terra State. Students receive free assistance with their academic classes. The Learning Labs offers walk-in service on a first-come, first-served basis. Both full- and part-time faculty staff the lab. Hours are established and posted in the Academic Service Center.
Transfer Center
The Transfer Center, located within the Academic Service Center, offers Terra State students the opportunity to get information regarding various four-year institution partners. This allows Terra State students to further their knowledge about the transfer process. Additionally, Bluffton University, Franklin University, Herzing University, and Ohio University/Athens visit on a regular basis. Tiffin University has regular hours housed in the Transfer Center. Students interested in meeting with a representative from a partner institution should stop by the Academic Service Center.
Career Development
Students seeking assistance with career direction can obtain guidance in the Kern Center for Workforce and Community Education located in General Technologies Building, Room B104. Assessments related to interests, abilities and values are used to assist students in this process. Detailed information related to occupations is available through a variety of sources.
To explore current “hot jobs”, look at future job outlook forecasts, and search openings, students can access the State “Ohio Means Jobs/Internships” job board.
The Career Services office assists students and alumni with the job search process including resume writing and interviewing. On-campus workshops, job fairs and special events are offered throughout the year to assist students and community members.
Print resources to guide the job search process are located in the Library on the third floor of the General Technologies Building.
Counseling Center
Terra State Community College has partnered with ProMedica to offer comprehensive, short-term FREE counseling services for students! Confidential counseling sessions can be accessed via telephone, video or in-person to fit a student’s schedule and location needs. Crisis support is also available 24/7 by telephone. Students can call 1.866.327.3759 any time, any day to get connected.
Additionally, if you encounter a student experiencing a mental health crisis or concern, know that you have many options for connecting an individual with beneficial outreach and services. Here’s a helpful outline as you manage student crisis and mental health concerns.
IMMEDIATE MENTAL HEALTH & PHYSICAL CRISIS (student displaying behaviors of self-harm or harm to others)
CALL 911
CALL CAMPUS SAFETY at extension 2253
MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS (student experiencing mental health crisis, but not a harm to self or others)
Commuter Student
Offer to sit with the student and contact 1.866.327.3759 to get them in touch with a counselor
Provide student number to call 1.866.327.3759
Residential Student
As possible, offer to sit with the student and contact 1.866.327.3759 to get them in touch with a counselor
Provide the student the number to call 1.866.327.3759
Contact Campus Safety to perform a wellness check on student
OTHER OPTIONS
Refer student to FREE Student Assistance Program (Promedica) to schedule free counseling at 1.866.327.3759
Refer student to FREE crisis text line (Mental Health and Recovery Services Board): text the word “4hope” to number 741 741
Refer student to the Behavioral Intervention Team here on campus: BIT@terra.edu
STUDENT EXPRESSES A CONCERN, BUT NEEDS GUIDANCE IN PERSON
Escort student to the Academic Service Center (B-105) or Admissions & Advising (A-100) and a staff member can help connect the student to the best available resource
As Terra State Community College is a residential university, faculty and staff play an especially important role in being aware of and responsive to students who may be struggling. Without mental health training, you may feel unprepared to address signs of distress or problematic behavior in their students. The following is intended to provide helpful guidelines for dealing with such situations. In addition, the BIT welcomes your questions on any issues regarding behavior that concerns you.
Students in Distress
All of us experience a “bad day” now and then, and usually it is only a short time to recovering a more positive attitude and the ability to cope with a situation. Sometimes, however, the bad day persists and we begin to see signs of ongoing distress and poor coping:
- Drop in grades or performance;
- Excessive procrastination,
- Disappearance from class or regular activities;
- Excessive weight gain or loss;
- Withdrawal and isolative behavior;
- Focus on suicide or harmful behaviors;
- Neglect of appearance or hygiene;
- Strange or inappropriate behavior;
- Inappropriate dependency;
- Impaired speech or disjointed thoughts;
- Unstable mood;
- Including depression;
- Irritability;
- Anxiety;
- Tearfulness
These behaviors may be related to ongoing depression or anxiety and may be due to problems in relationships, past trauma, addictions, eating disorders, grief and loss etc.
What to Do
When you observe behavior that points to ongoing distress, addressing it with the student can go a long way toward supporting and encouraging the person to get the help they need. Don’t assume that someone else in the student’s life will intervene.
Communicate your concerns: If appropriate, talking with your student in private about what is upsetting to them may make help them feel more comfortable and more open with you.Be direct about your concerns, focusing on the student’s behavior and your concerns for their welfare. Listen to the student’s concerns while acknowledging the limits on your ability to help. You must also be aware of your own comfort level. Know your own boundaries and refer to the Campus Safety Office when necessary.
Refer to the Counseling Service:
When one of your student’s shares difficulties that are beyond your ability to help, or when a student’s behavior suggests serious emotional problems, it may be best to refer the student to the Counseling Service.
Let your student know that you are concerned about their welfare, but that the problem is beyond your field of expertise. Indicate that counseling may help them deal with the situation more effectively. Finally, suggest an initial meeting or call with a counselor to see if it may be useful.
Sometimes simply giving someone a name to call is sufficient; at other times, actually making a call to the Counseling Service while you are meeting with a student is effective. If you aren’t sure that the student will follow through, you may want to call Campus Safety to perform a wellness check on that student to ensure that the student is safe and is not a harm to self or others.
Refer to BIT:
You may feel that talking with and encouraging a distressed student provides the boost that the student needs. You may find that a student is grateful to know about services available to them with Promedica. You may find that the student follows through on your referral and you observe a positive change in him or her.
On the other hand, you may encounter situations that continue to concern you: students are not responsive to your concern, the behavior persists or escalates, and your own internal “concerning behavior flags” are raised.
If the concerning behavior(s) causes distress to you or to others, discuss the situation with your supervisor, contact a member of the BIT and/or file an Incident Report: http://terra.edu/life_at_terra_state/student_services/campus_safety/tscc_bit_information.php
Questions?
Contact Jennifer Kin, Campus Safety Manager (419.559.2388); Acacia Hull, Campus Safety Lead (419.559.2389).
Developmental Education
The Vanguard-Sentinel Career & Technology Center’s Aspire Program (formerly ABLE) partners with the college to offer classes free of charge that may be used to help students progress through developmental education at a faster pace. Aspire classes can be taken in English and/or mathematics (FOC0160). Please contact your Academic Advisor concerning this program.
Disability Services
Terra State Community College provides auxiliary aids, accommodations and support services to students with documented disabilities in an effort to ensure that such students are not denied the benefits of or excluded from participation in any program or activity offered by the college.
To receive disability services, a student must disclose their claim of disability and request for accommodations to the Dean of Student Success through a formal consultation. At the initial consultation, students should provide current and valid documentation of the claimed disability. All documentation received will be treated as confidential information. A student who believes they may have a disability that is undiagnosed, undocumented or insufficiently documented should consult with the Dean for referral assistance. The Dean may choose to perform IQ testing to validate an undocumented disability. Reasonable accommodations are provided on a case-by-case basis.
For more information, please contact the Dean of Student Success, Roy Klay Hall, Room A200G, or phone 419.559.2416.
Terra State Community College is committed to reasonably accommodate persons with disabilities who require the assistance of service or emotional support animals. However, the College is also mindful of the health and safety concerns of the campus community. Thus, the College must balance the individual’s need with the disability with the potential impact of animals on other campus patrons.
Rationale & Definitions:
Terra State Community college recognizes the importance of “Emotional Support Animals” (ESAs), to individuals with disabilities and has established this guide to govern the presence of these animals in housing. In order to be eligible for an ESA, an individual must have a mental health impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities. This guide refers only to the college’s regulations and procedures for Emotional Support Animals and does not apply to animals that are “therapy dogs,” which are trained to provide therapy or comfort to people other than their handlers. Individuals who have questions or concerns about service animals should contact the Office of Disability Services.
Emotional Support Animal (ESA): According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and its Fair Housing Act (FHA), an Emotional Support Animal (ESA) is an animal that provides emotional support, comfort, and companionship that alleviates one or more identified symptoms or effects of a person’s disability. Unlike service animals, which are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), ESA’s are not trained to perform a specific disability-related task.
Student Responsibilities
• Animals must be in good health. A clean bill of health from a licensed veterinarian must be provided to the college before entering student housing. Students much keep all required vaccinations current.
• Student is responsible for the behavior of the animal at all time.
• All animals must be housebroken. Student must clean up after the animal. The student is financially responsible for the actions of the animal including bodily injury or property damage.
• Student must ensure that the animal is kept clean and well groomed. Animals that are excessively unclean (e.g. repeated soiling of facilities, flea-infested, foul smelling and/or excessively) may be removed from The Landings at Terra State.
• Student is responsible for any damage caused by the animal and must take appropriate precautions to prevent property damage or injury. The student is financially responsible for the actions of the animal including bodily injury or property damage, including but not limited to any replacement of furniture, carpet, drapes or wall coverings, etc. The student is expected to cover repair and property damage costs.
• The student is responsible for any cleaning expenses The Landings at Terra State incurs which is above and beyond normal cleaning, including removal of odors caused by the animal, or for repairs to the premises.
Procedures
To request approval for an emotional support animal as an accommodation you must provide a short letter from an appropriate professional that:
a) Identifies you and states that you have a disability;
b) Describes the animal (i.e. a Standard Poodle);
c) Affirms that having the animal described alleviates identified impacts of your disability or serves a defined role in treatment;
d) Affirm having the animal in residence is necessary to effectively benefit from TSCC’s residential program;
e) The documentation proves that the service or assistance animal has had an appropriate medical exam and vaccination. Documentation must include a vaccination certificate or letter identifying your animal and indication a clean bill of health and up-to-date vaccinations from your veterinary health provider must be submitted to Director of Residence Life, (419) 559-2161.
f) Students must schedule an appointment directly with The Office of Disability Services, (419) 559-2360, to establish reasonable accommodations.
Required Medical Documentation
The Office of Disability Services requires individuals submit two forms of documentation of a mental health disability that prescribes the use of an ESA from a licensed non-family member mental health professional, including, but not limited to, a physician, therapist, or psychiatrist. Generally, the documentation must be from a licensed mental health professional state of Ohio or the student’s home state. It must be evident that the student and the mental health professional have a recent on-going, long -term relationship and treatment plan so the provider can accurately attest to the extent of the student’s disability, the need for an ESA, and the impact the ESA has on the student’s disability. Information written on a prescription pad is not an appropriate format for documentation.
Please note, the College does not require certificates or training for ESAs. Certificates purchased online will not be acted in lieu of the documentation required by the College.
Student Employment Procedures
All student employment is dependent on availability of funding.
All student employees must be considered in good academic standing by maintaining a minimum cumulative grade point average (G.P.A.) of 2.0. In the case of a new student without a G.P.A., the first term of employment will be a probationary period with the expectation that this minimum will be met. Students not maintaining this minimum will not be eligible for student employment until the G.P.A. has been improved to the 2.0 minimum. Any exceptions to this must be discussed and approved by the Financial Aid Office.
Students must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours to be eligible for student employment and should be degree or certificate seeking; this includes students who are registered as transfer students. Under normal circumstances, students are limited to a maximum of 20 hours per work week during periods of enrollment. Students may work during periods of non-enrollment provided they are enrolled in the next term. Student employment ends when a student finishes their coursework at Terra State (i.e. graduates, completes certificate, or not enrolled for the following term).
Any question of interpretation regarding the Student Employment Procedures shall be referred to the Human Resources Department for final determination. The Student Employment Procedures will be reviewed every three years under the direction of the Financial Aid Office.
Students wishing to seek student employment must submit a student employment application to the Human Resource office. All jobs directed toward Terra State students and graduates are located on the Terra website. The link for this job board is located on the Career Services web page and on my.terra.edu “Careers At Terra State”.
Campus Safety
Mission of Campus Safety
Terra State Community College Safety Responders are a safety and security team striving for the protection of the students, faculty, staff and visitors to the Terra State Community College campus, as well as our neighbors in the community. Our underlying goal is to uphold the rules and regulations of Terra State Community College, while maintaining a safe and educational environment. We will also continually work to maintain respect from our peers, the administration, local law enforcement and the surrounding community.
As a branch of the Human Resources, it is our responsibility to assist in all matters that affect the safety and security of the residential population of the campus, as well as everyone affiliated with Terra State Community College.
Basic Responsibilities - The Campus Safety Office is charged with first line responsibility to:
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Assure the safety of persons, including College employees and students, guest of and visitors to the Campus;
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Assure the safety, security, and protection of College property, including buildings, grounds, equipment, and other assets of the College, as well as non-College property located temporarily or permanently on College grounds;
- Respond to emergency situations or conditions and provide assistance or take actions appropriate to the crisis situation within legal limits of the office’s authority.
Basic Duties - In fulfilling these three primary responsibilities (protection of persons, protection of property, and emergency-response services), the duties of Campus Safety Responders include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Patrolling campus grounds, either on foot or in an authorized College vehicle;
- Conducting regular checks and inspections to insure building safety and security;
- Reporting damage, malfunctions, faulty equipment or utilities, or any unusual or questionable or dangerous or suspicious conditions or activities anywhere on campus, indoors or outdoors;
- Assisting all persons to comply with College regulations and rules of conduct on campus;
- Providing security coverage for special College functions as assigned by a direct-line supervisor;
- Providing crowd control when necessary and as assigned by a direct-line supervisor;
- Responding to requests for routine departmental services (e.g., unlocking a classroom for a person authorized to enter or vehicle un-locks).
- Providing escort services for faculty, staff and students to promote safety.
Basic Authority and Limits:
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Jurisdiction- Campus Safety Responders have jurisdiction on property owned or leased by Terra State Community College only.
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Identification Requests - Campus Safety Responders are authorized to request to see the identification of any person on campus property, whether that person is an employee or non-employee, student or non-student. Any College student who refuses to comply with a Campus Safety Responder’s request for identification is subject to disciplinary action by the College. If the person is a non-student or non-employee and fails to provide identification, that person will be requested to leave campus property and if they do not comply, Fremont Police will be called. Safety Responders do not possess arrest power. Criminal Incidents are referred to the local police who have jurisdiction on the campus. The Terra State Community College Campus Safety Office maintains a highly professional working relationship with the Fremont Police Department, Sandusky County Sheriff’s Office, and other divisions of law enforcement within Sandusky County. All crime victims and witnesses are strongly encouraged to immediately report the crime to the Campus Safety Office and the appropriate police agency. Prompt reporting will assure timely warning notices on-campus and timely disclosure of crime statistics.
- Emergency Authority - In case of emergency, when no direct-line supervisor is immediately available, any senior College official on the scene shall assume responsibility for the situation and shall function in place of a direct-line supervisor until the latter arrives to take charge. (For present purposes, “Senior University official” refers to any College administrator.) In the absence of a direct-line supervisor, the Campus Safety Responder shall notify the chain of command and receive direction until a direct line supervisor or senior college official arrives. Any College student who refuses to comply is subject to disciplinary action by the College.
- Complaints - Since Campus Safety Responders do not create College policy regulations but merely help uphold the policy regulations, Campus Safety Responders should not enter into heated debates, arguments, or any other uncongenial exchanges with persons who have been documented or have been otherwise reminded by a campus safety responder of the obligations to comply with such regulations. Those who wish to complain about or contest an action of a Campus Safety Responder should be politely referred to the appropriate administrator. Campus Safety Responders must be aware that they are representatives of the College and must treat all persons with courtesy, respect, and consideration, regardless of provocation at all times. At no time while on duty shall a Campus Safety Responder behave in an unseemly manner or use harsh or foul language. As a uniformed representative of the college, the Responder must be a model of correct behavior.
- Campus Safety Responders do not have the authority to enforce State and Local laws. Campus Safety Responders only have the authority to enforce and uphold Terra State Community College policies.
- Campus Safety Responders can detain suspects until police arrival but have no power of arrest.
- The Terra State Community College Campus Safety Office maintains a strong working relationship with state and local police agencies, including Fremont Police, Sandusky County Sheriff’s Office, and the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
Legally Mandated Authority and Responsibility:
- Employees of Terra State Community College Campus Safety are mandated reporters set forth by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. Under the Clery Act, members of Campus Safety are Campus Security Authorities. A Campus Security Authority is any individual or organization specified in an institution’s statement of campus security policy as an individual or organization to which students and employees should report criminal offenses, individuals with significant responsibility for student and campus activities Campus Security Authorities hold the primary responsibility to report allegations made in good faith to the reporting structure established by the institution.
Reporting Criminal Activity and Suspicious Behavior
General Procedures for reporting a crime or emergency
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It is imperative that all crimes and suspicious activity be reported to either the Terra State Community College Campus Safety Office or the Fremont Police Department. There are no current written agreements with the local police department regarding the investigation of alleged criminal investigations however, by working together, the College community and the police can reduce crimes on campus. Members of the college community may report criminal activities or other emergencies in several different ways. While we encourage all campus community members to promptly report all crimes and other emergencies directly to the campus safety office or the Fremont Police Department, we recognize that some may prefer to report to other individuals or college offices. A list of titles of each person or organization to whom students and employees should report criminal offenses described in the law for the purpose of making timely warning reports and the annual statistical disclosure includes: student affairs/student conduct, campus safety, local police, coaches, athletic director, residence life staff, student activities staff, human resources staff, advisors to student organizations, and any other official with significant responsibility for student and campus activities. The information to be shared includes the date, the location of the incident (using Clery location categories), and the Clery crime category. This reporting protects the identity of the victim and may be done anonymously.
- All incident reports involving students are forwarded to the Campus Safety Manager for review. Investigators will investigate a report when it is deemed appropriate.
- Should criminal activities occur on campus during business hours (8 AM - 5 PM), students or employees should report details to the Safety Office (419.559.2253 or extension 2253). Should criminal activities occur on campus after business hours, students or employees should report details to the Campus Safety Office the next day, or contact the Campus Safety Responder on duty at 419.307.1087. If the situation is an emergency, contact the Fremont Police Department at 911 or 419.332.6464.
All Crimes should be accurately and promptly reported to the Terra State Community College Campus Safety Office or the appropriate police agency, when the victim of a crime elects to or is unable to, make such a report.
Confidential reporting
- If you are witnessing a crime in progress, you should call 911 or Fremont Police at 419.332.6464. If you see crime or suspicious activity occurring on campus and you would like to anonymously report it please call 419.559.2253 or email Security@terra.edu.
- If you are the victim of a crime and do not want to pursue action within the college system or the criminal justice system, you may want to consider making a confidential report. The purpose of a confidential report is to maintain confidentiality, while taking the steps to ensure the future safety of yourself and others. With such information, the college can keep an accurate record of the number of incidents involving students, employees, and visitors; determine where there is a pattern of crime with regard to a particular location, method, or assailant; alert the campus community of potential dangers. Reports filed in this manner are counted and disclosed in the annual crime statistics for the institution, and when they involve allegations of sexual harassment (including sexual violence) are made available to the College’s Title IX Coordinator.
Terra State Community College Behavioral Intervention Team
The Terra State Community College Behavioral Intervention Team has been developed to assist students, faculty, and staff members at Terra State Community College. The overall goal of TSCC BIT is to promote a safe environment for all, and an environment that is focused on and enhances student learning and student development. This goal involves the collaboration of the entire College community in a proactive, prevention-minded approach to problematic behavior. It uses an early identification and response strategy to manage emerging situations with a focus on preventing escalation of concerning behaviors.
TSCC BIT
Overall, the Terra State Community College Behavior Intervention Team seeks to increase communication, collaboration, and coordination regarding behavior that raises concerns or disrupts the university learning environment. TSCC BIT enhances campus safety and promotes success by providing a centralized listening and response function regarding concerning or problematic behavior. This includes providing consultation and support to those dealing with the situations as they emerge, tracking and assessing incidents and patterns of incidents, responding to the individuals involved along TSCC BIT guidelines, and documenting all of the above.
The Terra State Community College Behavioral Intervention Team is a multidisciplinary team that meets regularly to serve five major functions for the College:
- Provide consultation and support to members of the College community in assisting individuals who display concerning or disruptive behaviors;
- Respond to reports, gather information to assess situations involving individuals who display concerning or disruptive behaviors; engage reported individuals in a process aimed at correcting the concerning or disturbing behavior;
- Recommend appropriate intervention strategies or disciplinary sanctions;
- Connect individuals with needed campus and community resources;
- Monitor ongoing behavior of individuals who have displayed disruptive or concerning behavior.
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Representative
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Department
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Acacia Hull
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Manager of Campus Safety BIT Chair
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Dr. Cory Stine
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Senior Vice President for Innovation and Stategic Planning
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Larry Cunningham
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Faculty (Law Enforcement)
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Timothy Shaal
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Dean of Student Success
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Ruby Santiago
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Residence Life (Landings)
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Jill Aldrich
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Residence Life (Landings)
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Karin Mitchell
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Contract Work (on campus counseling)
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| Promedica |
Off Campus Counseling |
*Other persons may be included by invitation
If you would like to report a concern for a student, please click the following link and submit an Incident Reporting Form (http://www.terra.edu/life_at_terra_state/student_services/campus_safety/tscc_bit_information.php). In the “Nature of this report” field, please select “Concerned for a Student.”
Clery Act
Crime Statistics: The information below provides context for the crime statistics reported as part of compliance with the Clery Act.
The Jeanne Clery Act (formerly known as the Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990) requires colleges and universities to disclose an annual report highlighting crime statistics for the previous three (3) years, safety awareness programming, student conduct information, and other information on campus crimes and incidents. The statistics in this report are published in accordance with the standards and guidelines used by the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Handbook and relevant federal law. Terra State Community College submits the annual crime statistics published in this report to the Department of Education. The statistical information gathered by the Department of Education is available to the public through the Department of Education website.
The procedures for preparing the annual disclosure of crime statistics to the university community obtained from the following sources: The Fremont Police Department, Terra State Community College Campus Safety, Sandusky County Sheriff’s Office, Ohio State Highway Patrol, and other security and law enforcement departments responsible in the jurisdiction on our campus, separate campus, and non-campus locations. For statistical purposes, crime statistics reported to any of these sources are recorded in the calendar year the crime was reported.
Terra State Community College’s checklist for data collection provides that the coordinator of Clery Compliance will send a written request to the local police department(s) and Sheriff’s Office, requesting crime statistics for the main campus, the public property surrounding the campus and non-campus (by address) associated with the campus.
A written request for statistic information is made on an annual basis to all campus security authorities. A designated campus authority includes, but is not limited to College deans, directors, department heads, residence life staff, and safety officers. Statistical information is requested and provided to Campus Safety by the employees at the local counseling center, even though they are not required by law to provide statistics for the compliance document. In addition, Campus Safety works with the local counseling center to inform the persons that are being counseled of the procedures to report crimes on a voluntary, confidential basis for inclusion in the annual disclosure of crime statistics.
Under the “Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act,” Terra State Community College must produce and distribute an annual report containing crime statistics and statements of security policy. This information can be found at www.terra.edu under Campus Safety (http://www.terra.edu/life_at_terra_state/student_services/campus_safety/annual_security_reports.php). Any questions can be referred to the Campus Safety Office, Room 104, Building E. Terra State Community College is strongly committed to providing a safe and secure environment for the campus community.
Services Provided by the Campus Safety Office
Background Checks
Terra State Community College is able to provide background checks for students who are currently enrolled or entering the nursing, HIT, medical assisting, and phlebotomy programs, and students who are applying to Terra that have had a prior felony conviction. Please call 419.559.2253 for more information.
Lost and Found
All items found should be turned into Campus Safety. If you are missing an item, be sure to check with Campus Safety to see if someone may have turned it in. It is also helpful to include basic owner information on flash drives so they can be returned to the owner. Unclaimed lost and found items are auctioned through Government Surplus Auctions www.GovDeals.com after 30 days.
Escort Service
If at any time a student, faculty, staff member, or visitor to the College feels uncomfortable walking to their vehicle or another location on campus, a Campus Safety Responder can be called to escort them to their destination. This service is available at any time. Please contact campus safety at extension 2253 or 2254 from any campus phone, call 419.559.2253, or stop by the Campus Safety Office in Building E, Room 104, to request this service. Campus Safety Responders may be able to assist with the transportation of individuals with temporary or permanent disabilities.
Vehicle Assistance
Campus Safety Officers can assist with dead batteries and help you contact the appropriate services needed for vehicle malfunctions. Students, staff, or visitors who have locked their keys in their cars shall be assisted by Fremont Police Department, AAA, or another locksmith service. The Campus Safety Office can be reached at 419.559.2253 or stop by the Campus Safety Office in Building E, Office 104 and they can assist you or assist with contacting the needed services.
Terra State Alert System
In conjunction with Sandusky County, Terra State offers the Wireless Emergency Notification System (WENS) for students and staff to receive emergency alert notifications. These notifications will include weather-related and other unscheduled college closings, campus emergency alerts, and severe weather situations such as tornado and winter storm warnings. Campus Safety is in charge of the Terra State Alert system.
Students, faculty, and staff are strongly encouraged to register for this free service. Once you register, Terra State can quickly send critical campus safety information directly to you. This information includes school closings and other safety threats. Not only will vital information be sent directly to you, but it will also be posted online.
For the safety of all, we encourage you to visit http://www.terra.edu/TerraAlert to enter your contact information and choose your notification preferences. This will ensure that you receive critical emergency notifications as soon as the College sends them. Anyone who had signed up for the system in the past (before October 20, 2019) will need to re-enter your information.
NOTE: Registration is FREE. Your service plan’s standard text messaging fees apply to all messages sent to your cell phone. The information you provide is not available to the public, and will only be used by public safety officials in event of an emergency.
If you have questions about the Terra Alert system, please contact Campus Safety at 419.559.2253. For technical questions, contact the IT Help Desk at 419.559.2309.
Terra State Building Hours
Terra State Community College is generally open during the following hours:
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7:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday |
7:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday |
7:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. |
| Thursday |
7:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. |
| Friday |
7:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. |
| Saturday |
*Varies |
| Sunday |
*Varies |
*Weekend hours vary semester to semester based on class schedules. Please call Campus Safety ahead of time at 419.559.2253 to check weekend hours.
Weather Delays and Cancellations
Student safety is a primary concern when determining closings due to weather. If classes are cancelled or postponed due to weather, announcements will be made through all Terra State Alert Notification systems.
Campus Services
Bulletin Boards
Students may post information on the bulletin boards designated for student use in the student lounges, in the Student Activities Center and at various locations on campus. Information may include book lists, items for sale or trade, rooming requests or meeting news. Posters from outside organizations may be displayed on bulletin boards. Information posted on the bulletin boards will be removed periodically if it is outdated.
Terra State Community College will provide one (1) space for student organizations to promote their group and group sponsored activities. This space will be provided in the connector area of Buildings A and B, and in other locations on campus.
• The Academic Service Center coordinates the usage and moderation of this space.
• Each Terra State Community College Student Organization will be responsible for the creation and revision of their individual space.
• If there comes a time when the number of student organizations outnumbers the amount of spaces, a monthly rotation schedule shall be implemented.
• Space shall be recognized and reserved for student organizations and/or student activities related information.
Bulletin board use will be monitored monthly. If no student organizations desires usage and space is available, the Academic Service Center will designate space as requested on a monthly basis.
CollegeStore
The CollegeStore is located in the General Technologies Building, Building B, on the first floor and accepts personal checks, Visa, MasterCard, Discover and Apple Pay.
Students who are sponsored by their employer or have financial aid may have a voucher in the CollegeStore for the purchase of books and/ or supplies. These vouchers are available until the Cashiers Office closes them. Students are encouraged to take advantage of the expanded CollegeStore hours before the start of each term and during the first week of the term to buy books early to avoid the rush! For store hours please call 419-559-2336 or visit our website at www.tsccshop.com.
Textbooks
The CollegeStore makes every effort to have required textbooks available for students. In addition, the CollegeStore purchases many used textbooks. Because some titles are more abundant than others, one course may have all used books while another course may have none.
Students may refer to their class schedules to select the correct books. Books are arranged from left to right on the shelves, in alphabetical order by course number. Shelf cards with book and price information are placed beneath each title. You may also purchase you books on-line at www.tsccshop.com
Terra State participates in the Follett ACCESS program, providing students access to course materials from the first day of classes.
Refunds or Exchanges
Textbooks
Save your receipt! You cannot get a refund without it. Please return your textbooks as soon as you know you will not need them. Another student may desperately need your books! Textbooks in resalable condition may be refunded with receipt within seven (7) calendar days from the start of classes or within two (2) days of purchase thereafter, including summer terms. Textbooks purchased during the last week of classes or during exam week are not eligible for return.
Computers and Software
All computer and software products are non refundable.
General Books
General reading books in new, resalable condition may be refunded or exchanged within 30 days with original receipt.
Apparel & Gifts
Apparel and gift items in resalable condition may be refunded or exchanged within 30 days with original receipt.
General Merchandise
All other general merchandise items in resalable condition may be refunded or exchanged within 30 days with the receipt.
Computer Labs
Specialized computer labs provide access to computers for classes and other purposes. Many open labs are available for student use: B307 on the third floor of Building B, General Technologies Building; A204 on the second floor as well as A308 and A316 on the third floor of Building A, Roy Klay Hall; E210 and E214 on the second floor of Building E, the Engineering Building; D208 and D210 on the second floor of Building D, the Arts and Health Technology Center; I102 and I104 in Building I, the Skilled Trades Center. These labs are available for any student to use when a class is not in session, hours are as posted.
An open use computer lab is available in the Croghan Colonial Bank Academic Enrichment Center (B303) on the third floor of Building B, General Technologies Building, as well as individual computer workstations in various locations around campus common areas available for use by any student during normal college operating hours. The college library on the third floor of Building B, General Technologies Building, also has computers available for student use during posted library hours.
Students will need their Student I.D. Card. All computer users should review the Acceptable Use of Computer Resources Policy before logging in on any college computer.
Food/Dining Service
The Tree Tops Café, located on the second floor of the General Technologies Building, Building B, offers a varied menu selection for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Patrons can enjoy their food selection in the Café or get their food to go. The Tree Tops Café is open from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and Friday 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. An online menu is available at www.terra.edu under Food Service/Tree Tops Café. The Tree Tops Café is closed on weekends and between terms. In addition, food vending machines are located in all buildings, and are in operation year-round.
ID Cards
All students are required to have a Terra State ID card and to carry it with them at all times when they are on campus. An ID card is required for service in all Terra State offices including, but not limited to, Records, Cashiers, Financial Aid. It is also needed to make use of the SAC, to check out books from the library, to use B-Atrium and library printing, and to use bookstore accounts. You may get your ID card by bringing a picture ID such as a driver’s license to Roy Klay Hall Room, Building A, Room A100. There is no cost for initial ID cards. Lost IDs will be replaced at a cost of $10 paid to the cashier.
The Library
The Library, located on the third floor of the General Technologies Building, Building B, provides access to library resources (including popular reading materials/music/movies, etc.) and reference services to students, college personnel, alumni, and the local community. The Library’s mission is to provide important information, resources, and services in a constantly changing, friendly, and dynamic 21st century learning atmosphere (with emphasis on delivering high-quality responsiveness, proven dependability, and excellent customer service). Primarily supporting the academic programs and courses of instruction at Terra State Community College, the Library’s collections contain more than 25,000 books, selected online government publications, streaming media services (music/movies), digital publications, digital photos/images, magazines (print/online), and newspapers (print/online).
The Library also features a full-service computer lab, copy services, community gathering/meeting spaces, and “the clinic” - a special interactive human anatomy center for health sciences students,
The Terra State Community College Library is a member of OhioLINK, Ohio’s academic library consortium, which allows patrons to request and borrow materials from 120 college and university libraries from across the state, as well as the State Library of Ohio, through a combined central catalog. Additionally, through OhioLINK membership, Terra State is able to provide access to over 100 online research databases, 11,000 electronic journals, 140,000 ebooks, and students can request further materials from the 28 public libraries of SearchOhio. Students may access the many resources of OhioLINK at: http://www.ohiolink.edu
Borrowing and Accessing Materials
A Terra State Community College ID is required for students to borrow or renew materials from the Library.
For off-campus access to the restricted online resources found on the Library’s web page, students must be registered for at least one course for the current or upcoming semester, and follow the on-screen login instructions.
Library materials circulate for the following loan periods:
Books: 21 days with three renewals
Textbook Reserves: 4 hours with no renewals
Magazines/Newspapers: print versions to be used within the library; online versions also available.
OhioLINK Materials: For students, book materials may be borrowed for 21 days with six renewal periods of 21 days each (as long as no other holds have been placed on the item, and the lending library does not request that the book material be returned immediately); OhioLINK media materials circulate for 7 days and with three renewals (again, as long as no other holds have been placed on the item, and the lending library does not request that the media material be returned immediately).
Fines
Failure to return library materials either on or before the due date can result in the loss of library privileges, and/or the holding of grades, transcripts, and class registration by the Registrar/Cashier’s Office. Every effort will be made to accommodate requests for additional time to use library materials (renewal), and special requests/circumstances will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Fines for overdue items accumulate at the following rates:
| Books |
$0.10 per day |
| Textbook Reserves |
$0.50 per hour |
| OhioLINK Materials |
$0.50 per day with loss of interlibrary loan privileges until materials are returned. This a statewide OhioLINK policy with no exceptions. |
Parking
Students may park, without a permit, in any of Terra State’s non-restricted parking areas. Parking areas are located adjacent to all buildings for easy access.
Handicapped, visitor parking and other restricted parking areas (fire lanes) are clearly marked. Students need a valid permit to park in handicapped parking areas. Visitor parking is for visitors to the campus who need only short-term access. Individuals parking in restricted spaces without a permit may be ticketed.
Personal or Family Emergencies
In the event of a personal or family emergency, Terra State’s staff will contact students on campus. College telephones are staffed from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Friday, and during class times on weekends. The main college telephone number is 419.334.8400.
Phone (Courtesy)
There are no pay phones on the campus; however, there is a courtesy phone in Building B, in front of the Information Booth. This phone can be used for inter-campus, local, long distance (using a phone card), TTY, and 800-number calls.
Student Organizations
One of the best ways to get involved at Terra State is by joining a club or organization. While most of our organizations focus on a career path, we do have some just for fun. If you don’t see something that catches your eye, you can start one of your own too! If you would like more information on how to start a new student organization, contact the Academic Service Center at 419-559-2109.
Ever wanted to play Dungeons and Dragons but didn’t know where to look? Well look no further! The Dragons in Dungeons club is open to casual beginners and experienced players alike.
The purpose of this organization is to inform Health Information Technology students above the events and issues affecting Health Information Technology and encourage students to get involved on a local, regional, and national level.
The purpose of this organization is to encourage medical assisting students to strengthen and demonstrate knowledge, skills, and professionalism necessary to be a successful medical assistant.
MCSU aims to foster unity and a climate of inclusion for all students while working with other recognized student organizations. The MSCU will focus on students’ social and cultural needs, emphasizing ethnicity, gender, and underrepresented student population concerns. The MSCU seeks to engage with all students to pursue a diverse and equitable student experience at Terra State Community College.
The MCSU will provide an energetic, peaceful, and safe environment where students from different cultures and nationalities can interact, work together, and learn about each other while promoting self and others’ appreciation.
This organization is an honorary scholastic organization for community, junior and technical colleges. Students are invited to membership on the basis of scholarly achievement, leadership, citizenship, character, and faculty recommendation.
Proud Terra is a supportive, student-led organization that focuses on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer, questioning and asexual issues. We are individuals representing the diverse gender and sexual orientation continuum co-creating a brave space to discuss identity, coming out, transitioning, relationships, struggles, and victories; a space to decompress, share, support and educate.
The Student Government is the governance body that provides a vehicle for student involvement in the affairs of Terra State Community College.
The Student Nurses’ Association is an organization that consists of student nurses currently enrolled in the nursing program. The purpose is to provide communication between faculty and students, provide endeavors to reach fellow students’ needs and interest in academic matters, and promote involvement in the community for the benefit of students and public.
Would you like to read more? Share lively discussions? Meet new people and deepen existing friendships? Then join the Terra State Book Club today!
The purpose of Terra State Christian Fellowship is to create spaces to encounter Jesus, as we choose to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly (referencing Micah 6:8). We practice hospitality, facilitate scripture discussions, and have fun as we take steps forward on our spiritual journey. We aim to create a safe place for students of all backgrounds to consider the life and teachings of Jesus.
TSCF is connected to InterVarsity Christian Fellowship which is a vibrant national campus ministry.
Our mission is to promote student enthusiasm and interest in remote controlled Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) with a focus on career readiness in the drone industry. We meet weekly to race, take aerial photos and videos, and/or modify and repair quadcopters of various types. We also take yearly field trips to places like the USAF Museum in Dayton, Ohio and ODOT’s UAS Center in Springfield, Ohio.
The mission of the Terra State Esports Club is to provide students with fun, competitive, and rewarding experiences that are an alternative to traditional activities and sports. The Club will build student relationships and confidence, provide a safe & social place to play, break down barriers between different groups of students, encourage collaboration, build problem-solving skills, and prepare students for the increasingly digital world around them.
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