OSA Programs
OSA Programs and Staff Contact Information
- Aurora Center for Advocacy & Education
- Boynton Health Service
- Fraternity & Sorority Life
- Orientation & First-Year Programs
- Parent Program
- Recreational Sports
- St. Paul Campus Career Center
- Student Activities Office
- Student & Community Relations
- Student Conduct and Academic Integrity
- Student Conflict Resolution Center
- Student Engagement & Leadership
- Student Parent HELP Center
- Student Unions & Activities
- University Counseling & Consulting Services
- University Student Legal Service
Aurora
Center for Advocacy & Education
407 Boynton Health Service
612-626-2929
612-626-9111-24-hour crisis line
aurora.center@umn.edu
Established to provide crisis intervention, advocacy, information and referral services, and education to members of the University community-students, staff, and faculty. Certified Sexual Assault Peer Advocates staff a 24-hour telephone crisis line to provide information and emotional support for female and male victim/survivors of sexual assault, relationship violence, stalking, and harassment. Prevention programs on topics relating to sexual and relationship violence are also offered, and services are provided for partners and family members of victim/survivors.
Jamie Tiedemann, Director
407 Boynton Health Service
612-626-9988 / Fax: 612-626-9933
tiede001@umn.edu
Boynton
Health Service
410 Church Street SE (Minneapolis)
109 Coffey Hall (St. Paul)
612-625-8400
email@bhs.umn.edu
Dedicated to meeting the health needs of the University community by providing public health services; health education; urgent care; general medical care; sports medicine; massage therapy; women' s health services; eye care; dental care; mental health services; pharmacy services; lab work; x-rays; and specialty services such as physical therapy, allergy, and immunization.
Edward Ehlinger, Director
W334 Boynton Health Service
612-625-1612 / Fax: 612-625-1434
ehlin003@umn.edu
Fraternity & Sorority Life
209 Appleby Hall
612-624-7659
fsl@umn.edu
Counsels, mentors, and supports fraternities and sororities on our campus through collaboration, communication, and commitment to high standards, co-curricular learning, and student development. Fraternities and sororities contribute positively and significantly to our campus and community by encouraging leadership development, community service, and academic excellence.
Chad Ellsworth, Coordinator
209 Appleby Hall
612-624-7659
ellsw017@umn.edu
Orientation
& First-Year Programs
315 Coffman Memorial Union
612-624-0666
ofyp@umn.edu
Provides new students with a seamless transition to the University while working to enhance students' overall experience and academic success throughout their first year.
Beth Lingren Clark, Director
315 Coffman Memorial Union
612-624-0666 / Fax: 612-624-6997
lingr004@umn.edu
Parent
Program
109 Appleby Hall
612-626-9291
parent@umn.edu
Provides communication between the University and parents of our students in order to support student success, generate goodwill, and promote an appropriate role for parents within the campus community.
Marjorie Savage, Director
109 Appleby Hall
612-626-9291 / Fax: 612-626-6214
mbsavage@umn.edu
Recreational
Sports
108 Cooke Hall-Minneapolis campus
612-625-6800
recsport@umn.edu
Offers programs and facilities for the entire University community. Open recreation, intramurals, aquatics, fitness programs, sport clubs, and additional programs serve students, staff, and faculty on the Minneapolis and St. Paul campuses. Approximately 400 students are employed each year as lifeguards, instructors, supervisors, officials, and office assistants.
James Turman, Director
108 Cooke Hall
612-625-0937 / Fax: 612/626-7708
turma001@umn.edu
St. Paul Campus Career Center
198 McNeal Hall
612-624-2710
Serves undergraduate and graduate students in the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences; the College of Design; and the College of Education and Human Development. The Center offers a variety of services and resources to assist students in exploring career opportunities, to prepare themselves with the skills necessary to enter the workplace, and to conduct an effective job or graduate school search. The Center also works closely with companies and organizations looking to recruit students for internships and/or full-time employment.
Sara Nagel Newberg, Director, St. Paul Campus Career Center
198 McNeal Hall
612-624-2710/ Fax: 612-625-8737
snagel@umn.edu
Student
Activities Office
126 Coffman Memorial Union
612-626-6919 / Fax: 612-624-9124
sao@umn.edu
Facilitates co-curricular activities and programs that support the educational mission of the University by actively engaging students in various programming initiatives and learning opportunities. These programs include campus-wide events and activities such as Homecoming and Campus Kick-Off Days, leadership retreats and training seminars, community service and award opportunities, and student organization registration and advising, including undergraduate and graduate student government.
Coffman Memorial Union, Suite 126
612-626-6919 / Fax: 612-624-9124
Student
& Community Relations
209 Appleby Hall
612-625-8939
Student and Community Relations provides information, programs, and referral resources to support all aspects of off-campus student residential life. The goal of SCR is to assist students in being active and contributing members of their neighborhoods, and also be a University point of contact and resource for property owners, neighborhood organizations, and parents of students.
Kendre Turonie, Coordinator
209 Appleby Hall
612-625-8939 / Fax: 612-626-6214
turon001@umn.edu
Student Conduct and Academic Integrity
211 Appleby Hall
612-624-6073
The Office for Student Conduct and Academic Integrity responds to inquiries about student conduct that poses concern for members of the University community and may constitute a violation of the Student Conduct Code. Staff members attempt to resolve conduct cases informally, encouraging self understanding and personal development. They also promote academic integrity; aid faculty and instructional staff in providing a positive learning environment through the prevention and detection of cheating; and consult with faculty members regarding suspicion or an encounter of scholastic dishonesty.
Sharon Dzik, Director
Office for Student Conduct and Academic Integrity
211 Appleby Hall
612-624-6073
dzik@umn.edu
Student Conflict Resolution Center
211 Eddy Hall
612-624-7272
Provides a full range of services to students with campus-based complaints or concerns. An ombudsman helps students resolve problems informally. An advocate is also available to assist students in formal grievance or disciplinary hearings. SCRC can help students deal with University regulations and policies, or misunderstandings between students and instructors or administrators. Students may also have concerns about unfair treatment or may have been accused of a violation of the Student Conduct Code.
Jan Morse, Director
Student Conflict Resolution Center
211 Eddy Hall
612-624-7272/Fax: 612-626-0691
morse005@umn.edu
Student Engagement & Leadership
209 Appleby Hall
612-624-1559
The Office for Student Engagement & Leadership promotes leadership and citizenship through the Undergraduate Leadership Minor, the Student Engagement Initiative, co-curricular leadership programs, and Student & Community Relations.
June Nobbe, Director
Office for Student Engagement & Leadership
209 Appleby Hall
612-625-6531 / Fax: 612-626-6214
nobbe001@umn.edu
Student
Parent HELP Center
24 Appleby Hall
612-626-6015
The Student Parent HELP (Higher Education for Low-Income People) Center offers programs and services that are designed to promote access, retention, and academic success for University of Minnesota undergraduate students who are also parents. The HELP Center assists all students with children registered in any college on the Twin Cities campus. Services and facilities include, but are not limited to: various child care assistance grants, advocacy and referral, a weekly Student Parent Academic Support Group (Weds. 12-2PM), a child friendly parent lounge and computer center, regularly scheduled family friendly events and programs. Initial intake and child care grant screening appointments can be made by calling 612-626-6015 and walk-in contacts are also welcome.
Susan Warfield, LICSW, Director
612-625-0825
warfi002@umn.edu
Student Unions & Activities (SUA)
Coffman Memorial Union
612-624-4636
St. Paul Student Center
612-625-9794
Student Unions & Activities, which include the recently renovated Coffman Memorial Union, the St. Paul Student Center, and the services of the West Bank Skyway, offer a variety of programs, activities, services, and facilities that enhance campus life and promote a sense of community. Each facility provides lounge and study spaces, dining services, convenience stores, meeting/conference space, game rooms, copy centers, and bookstores. You'll also find services such as postal stations, ATMs, and e-mail kiosks in the student unions. In addition to its facilities, SUA also hosts numerous events and activities planned by student interns and volunteers, ranging from concerts and films to lectures and cultural programs. Additional student development opportunities include more than 150 student jobs and a student-led Board of Governors.
Housed in 126 Coffman, SUA also includes the Student Activities Office which facilitates co-curricular activities and programs that support the educational mission of the University by actively engaging students in various programming initiatives and learning opportunities. These programs include campus-wide events and activities such as Homecoming and Campus Kick-Off Days, leadership retreats and training seminars, community service and award opportunities, and student organization registration and advising, including undergraduate and graduate student government.
Maggie Towle, Director
Coffman Memorial Union, Suite 500
612-625-8124 / Fax: 612-624-8749
towle002@umn.edu
University
Counseling & Consulting Services
109 Eddy Hall
612-624-3323
Offers counseling for academic, career, and personal counseling concerns. In addition, UCCS provides workshops, courses, and materials for career development or academic skills improvement through the Career Development Center and Student Academic Success Services. UCCS's Organizational Development Program offers consultation, assessment, team building, conflict mediation, training, and workshops. The Testing Center houses computerized testing services, administers test admissions, placement, and national tests.
Dr. Glenn Hirsch, Interim Director
109 Eddy Hall
612-624-4390 / Fax: 612-624-0207
hirsc004@umn.edu
University
Student Legal Service
160 West Bank Skyway
612-624-1001
usls@umn.edu
Represents, advises, and educates students in legal matters that students frequently encounter. Major areas of service are in the following areas of law: landlord/tenant, consumer, family law, immigration, and misdemeanor offenses. Legal service staff also conduct other educational services to inform students of their rights and responsibilities as citizens. The service was established through a student initiative, and all its funding comes from students. A student-led Board of Directors sets policy and procedures and plans law-related educational events. Students interested in learning more about careers in law and law-related fields can attend events organized as part of the Mentor Program. Notary service is available at the University Student Legal Service office.
Mark Karon, Director
160 West Bank Union Skyway
612-624-1001 / Fax: 612-624-1001
karon001@umn.edu