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Kitchen

All residence halls contain at least one kitchen with a sink and stove. Residents are encouraged not to leave food unattended and are required to clean the area after each use.

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Laundry

Each residence hall contains laundry facilities. The coin operated machines require one dollar (quarters only) to wash and seventy-five cents (quarters only) to dry clothes. Laundry machines are owned and serviced by a private vendor. Ironing boards are provided in specific areas of North Tower (2nd and 7th floor east wings) and Wilson (all floors) residence halls. Ironing is also permitted in the foyer area of each Tower suite. When not in use, irons should be unplugged from outlets as they pose a fire hazard.

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Study Lounges

In accordance with Concord's commitment to excellence in education, study lounges are maintained in each residence hall. Many study areas are equipped with direct fiber optic Internet access suitable for lap top computer use.

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Main Desk Services

Each residence hall has items that can be borrowed by resident students by temporarily leaving a validated Concord University ID with the student employee hired to work the main desk area. Some commodities routinely available are:

1. vacuum cleaner/brooms
2. VCR
3. current videos
4. pool, ping pong, air hockey, foosball equipment
5. board games
6. pots and pans (this list is by no means inclusive)

Main desk locations operate at various times throughout day and evening hours; however, each residence hall Main Desk is required to be open between 7:00 p.m. and midnight, daily.

Main desk telephone numbers are:
North Towers - 5132, South Towers - 5133, Wilson - 5136, Sarvay - 6200 and Wooddell/University Court Apartments - 5135.

Annual membership fees associated with main desk service range between $2.00 and $5.00 per resident. Membership dues are set by individual student lead Hall Council organizations.

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Pay Telephones, Vending and Ice Machines

Pay telephones are available in the lobby of each residence hall. Coins or calling cards may be used at these pay telephone sites.

Each residence hall has vending machines which supply food, beverage and pharmaceutical supplies (limited) are available for student convenience. The vending apparatuses are owned and serviced by local private vendors. In addition, each residence hall contains its own ice making machine.

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In-Hall Tutoring

Comprehensive tutoring services are available in the Residence Halls, three hours per day, three days per week. Times and locations are posted at the residence hall main desks.

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Pest Control Prevention Services

Believing that prevention is the most important aspect of pest control, Concord University has shaped a proactive plan to combat unwanted pests. Each residence hall room is treated by a professional exterminator on a monthly basis, normally on the second Thursday of each month. Although the spray is considered harmless to fish, as a precaution fish tanks should be covered. Residents with personal health problems should make arrangements to leave the room during spraying and for two hours afterwards. Preventative pest control measures coupled with good housekeeping, by both professional staff and resident students, is essential to minimizing problems associated with unwanted pests.

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Mail

Concord University provides a fully functional, on-campus Mail Room which includes a mail box for each residential student. Students are notified of larger postal packages, via package slips, in their personal mail box, which may be picked up during window operational hours. Window hours are 8:00 a.m -12:00 noon and 12:30 p.m.- 3:45 p.m., Monday through Friday. Mail is sorted between the hours of 9:45 - 11:00 a.m.; therefore, full mail services may be limited during this time.

Summer school window hours are 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon and 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. All mail being sent to your campus address should be addressed as follows:

 

Mr. John Doe
100 West Street
Your Town, WV 00000 - 0000

Student's Name
Campus Box # ____
Concord University
P. O. Box 1000
Athens, WV 24712 -1000

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Bus Service

The Bluefield Transit Authority operates a Saturday and Sunday (only) public transportation (bus) service to the Athens area each weekend the University is in session. Schedules and route information may be picked up at the front desk of every residence hall. There is a $1.00 per ride.

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ATM, Copier, Fax, Notary Public and Change

Concord University provides a MAC machine serviced by First Community Bank, a branch of which is located in both Princeton and Athens. The ATM machine is located on the ground floor of the University Center. There is a $1.50 per transaction fee for those individuals who do not bank with First Community.

Students may access two copy machines located on the first floor of the University Library. The cost for copier use is .05 cents per page and color is .25 cents. Change for small bills (only) is provided at the main desk in the Library. The main desk telephone number is 5371.

Also, a copier/printer is available in the Computer Lab on the Ground Floor of the University Center. An access card may be necessary for access, contact the University Center Main Desk for details.

Fax service is accessible to the campus community, including students and student organizations, at the Business Office, main floor, Administrative Building. The cost of a local fax is $1.00, a long distance fax is $4.00, and an overseas fax is $8.00. The Business Office telephone number is 5234.

Documents requiring notary service can be taken to Ms. Debbie Weiss, Student Affairs Office, University Center for completion. There is no charge for this service. Ms. Weiss can be reached at ext. 5256.

Quarters needed for the laundry machine and game room use may be obtained from several sources. These include:

Wooddell Residence Hall Main Desk
Wilson Residence Hall Main Desk
North Tower Residence Hall Main Desk
University Center Office

There is a five dollars ($5.00) limit on change provided in the residence halls.
Please note: Coin change can also be obtained at BB&T and First Community Banks in Athens.

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Vehicle Battery and Lockout Service

The Concord University Office of Public Safety will "jump start" personal vehicles owned by campus community members. In addition, Public Safety Officers can normally retrieve keys from inside a locked automobile or truck. Jump start and lock out services are provided free of charge. A Release From Liability form must be completed prior to service. The Public Safety Office may be reached by dialing 5357.

ADA Computer Workstation

An ADA Computer Workstation is available in the multimedia lab located on the bottom level of Marsh Library and is provided for students who are visually impaired, hearing impaired, or have dyslexia or motor skill impairments.

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Child Care Center

South Tower, First Floor
Telephone: (304) 384-5386

Concord University, in partnership with Community Action of Southeastern West Virginia, operates a licensed day care program, conveniently located on campus, for children aged 3 months through 13 years. The Concord/CASE Child Care Center offers a developmental curriculum in a safe, nurturing, and fun environment. The Center is open from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Children can be enrolled at any time during the semester. For questions, contact Concord University Child Care Center/CASE.

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Dining Services

University Center, Main Floor
Telephone: (304) 384 5312

http://www.campusdish.com/en-US/CSMA/Concord

Residence hall students are required to purchase one of three on-campus board plans through University Dining Services. Dining Services are not provided during Fall Break, between term breaks and Spring Break. Refunds will not be made for missed meals. Only validated Concord identification (ID) cards may be used for entrance to the dining hall. ID's may not be altered or transferred.

Current Meal Plan Options

MEAL PLANS

MEALS

FLEX DOLLARS *

The Athens

7 of 19 meals in the dining hall

$195 per semester

The Concord

12 of 19 meals in the dining hall

$110 per semester

The Mountain Lion

All of 19 meals in the dining hall

$0 per semester

*Flex dollars may be used to purchase all goods and functions provided by Dining Services at Concord University.

Dining Hall Hours (Fall and Spring Terms only)

MONDAY - FRIDAY
Breakfast 7:15 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Continental Breakfast 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Lunch 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Lite Lunch 1:30 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Dinner Mon. - Thurs. 4:00 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. Fri. 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

SATURDAY
Brunch 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Dinner 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

SUNDAY
Brunch 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Dinner 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Food Court Areas

SUBWAY
Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Saturday 5:00 p.m .- 10:00 p.m .
Sunday 5:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m..

Southwestern Grille
Monday - Friday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday Closed

Starbucks
Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m.- 10:30 p.m
Saturday - Sunday Closed

South of Sicily
Monday - Friday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday Closed

* All listed hours are subject to change

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Health Center Services

401 Vermillion Street
Telephone: (304) 384-7325

The Athens Medical Center , conveniently located adjacent to campus, provides outpatient medical treatment with nurse, physician's assistant, and physician coverage. The posted daytime office hours are 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Walk-ins are accepted; however, arranging an appointment would allow better service to the student. A physical examination and an immunization report are required prior to fall registration. All students must present a current validated Concord University I. D. prior to receiving medical treatment at the Health Center.

Students will be expected to provide satisfactory evidence of health insurance at the time of treatment, otherwise a nominal co-pay may be required by the clinic; charity care may be available to those who qualify.

Accidents or cases of serious illness which occur during hours when the Athens Medical Center is closed are referred to the emergency room at Princeton Community Hospital (approximately eight miles), which provides 24 hour emergency service. All students receiving medical care from local providers must assume the responsibility of payment directly to the physician or hospital from personal funds or through their hospitalization programs.

Reproductive Health Information
Students can access reliable information regarding reproductive health issues by visiting www.teenwire.com, a 24-hour, fully confidential Web site sponsored by Planned Parenthood. There students will find answers to questions they may feel uncomfortable asking parents, doctors or even their peers. It includes a FAQs (frequently asked questions) section and a page for individuals with urgent issues.

Family Planning services can be found at the Mercer County Health Department Clinic located in Green Valley, WV. Clinic hours are Monday through Thursday 8:30 am - 3 pm, and prearranging an appointment is necessary. The Mercer County Health Department Clinic can be reached by dialing (304) 324-8851.

The Family Choices Clinic at Concord University is located in the basement of Sarvay Hall. Hours are posted for student use during the semester.

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Switchboard/Information Center/ Lost and Found

University Center, Main Floor
Telephone 5246 (on campus), 384-3115 (off campus - local), 1-800-344-6679 (off campus - long distance)

Each semester students will receive a listing of campus administrative telephone extensions in their mail boxes. Please post this in an accessible area for your convenience. If you are having trouble accessing a telephone number, the Concord University switchboard operators are happy to be of assistance.

The University Main Desk/Switchboard station has been designated as the general information center to Concord community members and guests. The Main Desk is also the University's official lost and found station .

Student ID's are created at the University Information Desk.

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Student Support Services

University Center/Main Floor
Telephone: (304) 384 6088
Website: http://students.concord.edu/support
support@concord.edu

Need help meeting the challenges of academic life? Student Support Services is a federally-funded program that serves first-generation, low income or disabled students by providing free comprehensive services, including: personal, academic, and career counseling; one-on-one and group peer tutoring; computer lab; cultural/educational trips; peer mentoring; study skills help; and assistance arranging accommodations for students with disabilities. All interested students are urged to apply.

Office hours are: Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., and Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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Office of Public Safety

Maintenance Building
Telephone: 5357

Emergency Number 8-384-9334
ccpd@hotmail.com

Public Safety Officers patrol all campus areas and buildings daily. Uniformed foot and vehicle patrols are utilized, and the University police vehicle is well marked for easy identification by all persons. All Public Safety Officers carry a handheld radio while on duty. The Concord University Office of Public Safety exists to help maintain the safety and welfare of all members of the University community. If students observe a suspicious incident or person, or are the victim of a crime, they should immediately notify Public Safety.

Emergency/courtesy telephones are located at the main entrance of each residence hall and at various other locations on campus. Emergency telephones can be identified by the flashing blue light and will provide the user with a direct link to Public Safety at the press of a button. In case of an on-campus emergency, call 5357, 8-384-9334 or 8-911.

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Office of Career Services

University Center, Lower Level
Telephone 5119/5325
Website: http://students.concord.edu/cccareer

tjenkins@concord.edu

The Career Services Office provides students and graduates with the "tools" necessary to take the next step after graduation from Concord, whether that is the pursuit of full-time employment or enrollment at a graduate/professional institution. Students should begin seriously utilizing the Career Services Office in their freshman year. Beginning early to lay the foundation of career planning by working with the staff of the Career Services Office, will help students to make wise career or graduate school decisions.

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Counseling Center

Bonner House, Second Floor
Telephone: (304) 384 5290

University Counseling Center services are provided to all currently enrolled students. Trained professionals are available to discuss personal concerns. Referrals to community agencies will be made upon request or if deemed necessary by the counselor(s). Prior appointments are strongly encouraged and may be made by coming to the Counseling Center or by telephoning.

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Office of Multicultural Affairs and International Student Services

University Center, Lower Level
Telephone: (304) 384 6086

nellison@concord.edu

Multicultural Affairs, a functional area in Student Affairs, exists to assist the University in its mission of creating an inclusive and welcoming campus environment. The Office of Multicultural Affairs strives to offer programs and services responsive to the needs of all students, particularly those who are members do underserved populations or have special concerns not addressed by other venues in the University.

Objectives

Affirm the inclusion of the underserved populations in the University community. Cultivate a spirit of partnership between under served populations and the University administration. Foster understanding and appreciation of diversity within the University community and provide opportunities for the community to celebrate diversity. Promote the cultural, personal, social, leadership, and intellectual development of all students. Support the University's goal of maintaining a diverse student body through recruitment and retentions programs.

J. Frank Marsh Library
Telephone: (304) 384 5371
Website: http://library.concord.edu

moore@concord.edu

The largest library in West Virginia south of Charleston, the Marsh Library provides access to over 250,000 cataloged items in the combined collection of Concord University, Bluefield State University and the Greenbrier Branch of BSC. Professional reference service is available during the week. The Marsh Library features an online catalog, online access to periodicals, an electronic book collection, an interlibrary loan service for traditional or electronically-transmitted materials, and a small government documents archive.

Unless otherwise posted, the Marsh Library is open:

Monday - Thursday

8 am - 10 pm

Friday

8 am - 4 PM

Saturday

12 noon - 4 PM

Sunday

2 PM - 10 PM

Office of Student Affairs
Rick Dillon, Interim Dean of Students and Director of Housing and Residence Life
Debra Weiss, Administrative Secretary, Senior
University Center Main Floor, Room 209
Telephone: (304) 384 5256
studentaffairs@concord.edu

The Office of Student Affairs has the overall responsibility for student life at Concord. Facilities, programs, and services within the Office are designed to extend and enhance the academic curriculum. The Office of Student Affairs works to facilitate the personal development, maturity, and interpersonal effectiveness of an increasingly diversified student body.

Achievement of this goal comes about through counseling in the areas of personal, financial, educational, vocational, and University transfer problems. The office provides services in the areas of housing and residence life, orientation, career development, placement, counseling, health services, and other University Center activities. The staff also assists in creating and furthering special development programs prepared to meet the needs of students. The staff serves as consultants to other communities in discussing the needs, capabilities, and potentialities of students.

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Financial Aid Office

University Center, Main Floor
Telephone: (304) 384 6075, 1-800-344-6679
finaid@concord.edu

Approximately 68% of all Concord students receive some type of financial aid. Financial support comes from the Federal government, institutional scholarships, and private donors. Whatever the source, students should take the lead role in insuring all aid they have been awarded has been applied to their accounts. In other words, it is imperative that students know what kind of financial aid they have, how much of that aid has to be applied to their tuition/fees/room and board, and how much money they may get back in change.

The Financial Aid Office has an open-door policy but at times it may be necessary to make an appointment to speak with a financial aid advisor. Students who are interested in Federal financial aid must apply annually as soon after January 1 as possible for the upcoming academic year. Free applications for Federal Student Aid are available in the Financial Aid Office.

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Office of Disability Services

University Center, Lower level
Telephone: (304) 384 6086

Email: nellison@concord.edu
 

Students seeking disability-related accommodations should register with the Office of Disability Services. Professional documentation of the disability must be provided before reasonable and appropriate accommodations can be arranged. For more information or to schedule an appointment to register, please call the office at extension 6086.

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Office of Housing and Residence Life | Concord University PO Box 1000  Campus Box D-129 | Athens, WV 24712

 Phone: (304) 384-5231 | Fax: (304) 304-384-5940 | email: housing@concord.edu