Catalog of Abilene Christian University, 2003-2004 Page: 30
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30 Campus Life
Spiritual Life and Student Ministries
Mark Lewis, Director
ACU Box 29004; Abilene, Texas 79699-9004
McGlothlin Campus Center Basement, Suite 120, Room 30A
Phone: 325-674-2932
Fax: 325-674-6867
Email: lewism@acu.edu
Web: www.acu.edu/campuslife
Spiritual Life and Student Ministries seeks to support the mission
of Abilene Christian University by facilitating faith and moral
development in students. This is accomplished by providing
Christ-centered learning and service experiences outside the
classroom. Spiritual Life partners with the Students' Association to
provide various spiritual activities such as devotionals, Bible studies,
prayer groups, service opportunities, and Spring Break and Weekend
Campaigns. The office networks with local campus ministers and
congregations to encourage student attendance, participation and
development of relationships with local church families.
Spiritual Life partners with Residence Life Education and Housing by
overseeing the Spiritual Life Assistant Program; trained upperclassmen
live in freshmen halls and provide pastoral support for residents. The
office also provides pastoral counseling and works with the Counseling
Center to present the annual Healthy Relationships Week.
Student Multicultural Enrichment
LaShae Sloan, Director
ACU Box 29004; Abilene, Texas 79699-9004
McKinzie Hall, Room 131
Phone: 325-674-6562
Fax: 325-674-6475
Email: lashae.sloan@acu.edu
Web: www.acu.edu/osme
Bob Gomez, Coordinator
ACU Box 29004; Abilene, Texas 79699-9004
McKinzie Hall, Room 131
Phone: 325-674-2321
Fax: 325-674-6475
Email: gomezb@acu.edu
Dave Merrill, Coordinator
ACU Box 27867; Abilene, Texas 79699-7867
McGlothlin Campus Center Basement, Suite 120, Room 30B
Phone: 325-674-2802
Fax: 325-674-6867
Email: merrilld@acu.edu
Abilene Christian University's attention to a multicultural environment
enriches the personal, social and spiritual growth of all members of
the ACU community and improves the university's capacity to achieve
its mission. A culturally diverse community includes faculty, staff
and students who have differing cultural identities that bring the
richness of their backgrounds and experiences into the learning
environment. Cultural diversity, presented correctly in a college
setting, can stimulate discussions, foster rewarding relationships
and cultivate fuller worldviews.
The Office of Student Multicultural Enrichment (OSME) focuses on the
academic, financial, social and spiritual support for students of color.
Studies have shown that among students of color, a direct correlation
exists between retention and academic preparation, the quality of
student life and socio-economic status. OSME endeavors to 1) provide
students of color with an active system of personal support to assist
them in meeting and exceeding academic challenges; 2) create an
environment where they feel socially well placed and spiritually secure
within the community; and 3) advocate for sufficient financial aid so
that they can devote greater attention to their studies. Although
OSME focuses primarily on students of color, it is designed to positively
influence the quality of life and effectiveness of the ACU experience
for all students by educating the community about God's concept of
diversity. OSME wants all students to persist through graduation andfeel as if they had a highly satisfactory and valuable experience while
at ACU.Volunteer and Service-Learning Center
Nancy Coburn, Director
Dave Merrill, Project Manager
ACU Box 27867; Abilene, Texas 79699-7867
McGlothlin Campus Center Basement, Suite 120
Phone: 325-674-2932
Fax: 325-674-6867
Email: vslc@acu.edu
The mission of the Volunteer and Service-Learning Center (VSLC) is to
engage ACU students and the ACU community in service opportunities
that will enhance and help direct individual's personal, spiritual,
intellectual and professional development while meeting the needs
of others in the Abilene community. The VSLC seeks to provide
experiential learning opportunities while fostering servant leadership.
Volunteers representing students, staff, faculty and community
agencies guide the work of the VSLC by their involvement in special
committees or the Service Action Leadership Team (SALT). These
volunteers help shape the vision for the work of the VSLC and address
such issues as partnering with faculty to enhance course work through
service-learning opportunities and documenting students' community
service experiences. Volunteers also organize special service projects
and events.
Students have access to a broad range of volunteer opportunities,
including special events for specific agencies and other community-wide
efforts; ongoing assistance at local schools, child care centers/programs
and numerous human service agencies; and special donations and
collections for those in need. The ACU-Abilene Independent School
District Reading Partnership, begun in 1998, connects volunteer tutors
and other resources with local elementary and middle schools to
develop reading skills of at-risk children. ACU students also contribute
leadership and hundreds of volunteer hours for the annual
Intercollegiate Service Day and ACU for Abilene Service Day.
University Counseling Center
Steve Rowlands, Director
ACU Box 28154; Abilene, Texas 79699-8154
McKinzie Hall East, Room 144
Phone: 325-674-2626
Fax: 325-674-6998
Email: rowlandss@acu.edu
Web: www.acu.edu/counseling
The University Counseling Center provides counseling and
psychotherapy for individuals, couples, families and groups;
psychological testing and assessment; consultation and education;
and practicum training for graduate-level behavioral science students.
Working closely with the Medical Clinic, the center is able to provide
a range of services for students. When necessary, students may be
referred to specialists within the Abilene community, or in coordination
with mental health care professionals in a student's hometown.
Medical Clinic
Anthony Rector, Physician and Medical Director
ACU Box 28154; Abilene, Texas 79699-8154
McKinzie Hall East, Room 101
Phone: 325-674-2625
Fax: 325-674-6998
Email: rectoras@acu.edu
Web: www.acu.edu/medical
The Medical Clinic is available to students, staff and faculty.
Students may make an appointment with the campus physician or
can walk in for an assessment by the nursing staff. Services focus on
acute care and include a range of presenting health issues. Allergy
medications can be stored with the clinic and injections can be given
on a regular basis. When appointments cannot be made within a
desired time frame, the student will be referred to
a local healthcare provider.
A year-round hospitalization insurance program is available to studentsthrough the Billing/Receivables Offices. It is recommended that all
students carry healthcare insurance, though the ACU Medical Clinic
will not file third party insurance claims. Such claims and medical
reimbursements are the responsibility of the students and their families.
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