Southern Oregon University

• 2007 - 2008 Catalog

Student Services

Student Affairs Office

Stevenson Union 322
541-552-6221

The Student Affairs Office supports academic programs and helps students by contributing to their cultural, social, intellectual, physical, and emotional development.

The office coordinates and disseminates information about campus policies, procedures, and resources and is responsible for hearing student grievances and administering the Code of Student Conduct.

The vice president for student affairs is responsible for all student-related services, including the following: Academic Advising and Support Services; the ACCESS Center; Athletics and Recreational Sports; Disability Services for Students; Enrollment Services; Residential Education and Services, including Family and Apartment Housing, Housing and Residential Life, and the Schneider Children’s Center; the SOU Bookstore; Student Activities and Leadership, including Stevenson Union; the Student Health and Wellness Center, including Counseling Services; and resource centers for students, including the Commuter Resource Center, the Queer Resource Center, the Multicultural Resource Center, and Women’s Resource Center.

The Student Affairs Office houses the vice president for student affairs, the dean of students, the coordinator of student conduct and cocurricular accommodation, and other staff members who provide students with services, support, and advocacy.

Standards and Expectations

Students at Southern Oregon University are responsible for meeting these University standards and expectations:

• to be active participants in the process of education: asking questions, seeking and using resources, reading, and responding to communication;
  
• to be positive contributors to the University, Ashland, and surrounding communities;
  
• to conduct themselves with civility and be held accountable as members of the SOU community;
  
• to be honest and to treat others courteously and with respect;
  
• to be open to the concepts of volunteerism, wellness, and diversity;
  
• to approach this educational opportunity with an open mind and a positive attitude, recognizing we all have much to learn.
  

ACCESS Center

Stevenson Union
541-552-6213

The ACCESS Center provides many academic resources, including academic advising, services for students with disabilities, tutoring, learning skills, placement testing, student legal services, and the Writing Center.

The ACCESS Center is located below the University Bookstore (under the green awning marked “ACCESS Center”) on the east side of Stevenson Union.

The mission of the ACCESS Center is to provide opportunities for personal and academic success to diverse learners in a welcoming and professional environment. This mission is achieved through the following actions:

1. Programming focused on the developmental needs of students.
   
2. Individual and group advising, counseling, career, and academic support services.
   
3. Collaboration with all other campus units to enhance the intellectual, emotional, and physical development of the student both inside and outside the classroom.
   
4. Provision of current technology to support student learning and administrative efficiency.
   

Bookstore

Stevenson Union
541-552-6178
http://www.sou.edu/bookstore

The SOU Bookstore, owned and operated by the University since 1947, returns all profits to the University. The Bookstore is open year-round with extended hours during the first week of classes. It stocks all required and recommended textbooks and supplies for classes. The Bookstore also carries a wide selection of merchandise, including general reading and reference books; SOU clothing and spirit items; school, office, and art supplies; gift items; backpacks; greeting cards; and health and beauty aids. In addition, the Bookstore offers computer products, such as cables for residence hall connection, printer cartridges, and academically priced software and hardware. Textbooks and other merchandise may be ordered online at the Web site listed above.

Career Development Services

Involvement Center, Stevenson Union 312
541-552-6461
http://www.sou.edu/careers

SOU Career Development Services (CDS) facilitates the professional development of students and alumni while forging strong partnerships with employers and the community.

Students are encouraged to take an active role in their career development as early as their first year at SOU. This may be accomplished by meeting with a professional career counselor to explore interests and skills in defining career goals. In addition, CDS assists students with resumés and cover letters, interviewing skills, and job-search strategies. Career assessments are available to provide students with information about their personality preferences and interests in relation to their career development.

CDS coordinates career-related events such as weekly workshops, employer information sessions, annual career fairs, and on-campus interviews. These events are open to all students and take place throughout the school year.

CDS manages CareerLink, an integrated, Web-based recruitment system that links student and alumni with employers at the local, regional, national, and international levels. This system enables employers to target SOU students for internship and employment opportunities, Students have access to these postings at anytime and can apply directly through the system.

SOU Career Development Services is an active member in both the Mountain Pacific Association of Colleges and Employers (MPACE) and the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE).

Community-Based Learning

Involvement Center, Stevenson Union 312
541-552-6461
http://www.sou.edu/cbl

Community-based learning, civic engagement, and volunteer opportunities are important at SOU and play a crucial role in helping students learn, grow, and contribute to the world around them. SOU believes it is crucial that our graduates leave with the skills, ability, and inclination to serve the community. Community-based learning comprises a variety of teaching and learning strategies that allow students opportunities to work and learn in a community environment and to apply what they learn in the classroom to real-world situations. Community-based learning is distinguished by reciprocity and the intent to ensure equal focus on the service provided and the classroom learning. Community agencies benefit by having energetic, skilled, and focused students apply themselves to solving real problems and meeting real needs throughout SOU’s service area.

Students, community members, and faculty are encouraged to contact the office of Community-Based Learning to explore ideas and create partnerships that enhance the learning experience and community.

Commuter Resource Center

Redford, Stevenson Union (main floor)
541-552-8238

If you live offcampus, the Redford Commuter Resource Center (CRC) is your destination at SOU. The CRC is specifically designed for the needs of commuters, nontraditional students, veterans, and graduate students. The CRC is located on the main floor of the Stevenson Union. Students can use the computer lab, store their lunch or dinner, take a nap, join a study group, or just relax. The friendly resource staff will assist with a tour, answer questions, or help with resources such as ride-sharing, parking, housing, or childcare information.

Disability Services for Students

ACCESS Center
541-552-6213

The University’s goal is to provide equal access to all buildings and classrooms and to remove any attitudinal barriers students with disabilities might experience. SOU’s provision of services to students with disabilities is intended to provide access to educational opportunities on a university-wide basis. A variety of student support services are available, including orientation and advocacy; classroom accommodation; test-taking situations; writing, notetaking, and reading assistance; adaptive equipment for computers; taping of textbooks; resources and referral information; and other services as needed.

Distance Learning

Extended Campus Programs Building
541-552-6331
http://www.sou.edu/ecp/distlearn

The Distance Learning program uses various distributed learning strategies, including video-conferencing, the Internet/Web, videotapes, and television to offer students access. Courses are scheduled regularly in Ashland, Medford, Grants Pass, Klamath Falls, Coos Bay, Roseburg, and elsewhere as requested. Regional Degree Completion Programs serve the northern California and southern Oregon region. Bachelor’s degrees are available in business and criminal justice. These programs are designed for the working adult who has at least two years of coursework completed and desires a flexible schedule. The Regional Degree Completion Programs offer the last two years of coursework in an online format that may include an occasional Saturday meeting. Information about these courses is available at the Web site listed above.

Enrollment Services Center

Britt Hall
541-552-6600

The Enrollment Services Center is responsible for posting grades; providing official transcripts; managing commencement; providing enrollment verification; maintaining students’ academic information; aiding students with class registration; awarding and processing financial aid and scholarships; and handling student account and payment options, short-term loans, and parking permits.

Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program

Taylor Hall 125
541-552-8310
http://www.sou.edu/mcnair

The Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program was established in 1989 to increase the number of students from underrepresented segments of society in doctoral programs, thereby increasing representation of these groups in higher education.

The McNair Program offers a range of services, including specialized seminars and workshops designed to increase acceptance into doctoral programs, as well as assistance in locating and applying for doctoral program funding, preparatory training for taking the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), and academic support to increase the student’s potential for postbaccalaureate achievement. During the summer, selected scholars participate in an eight-week research internship program for which they receive a federal stipend. Please contact the McNair Program Office for more information.

Medford Campus

229 North Bartlett Street
Medford 97501
541-552-8100
http://www.sou.edu/medford

SOU’s Medford Campus provides students with access to many of the programs and services available on the main campus in Ashland. Degree completion and graduate programs are offered at various locations throughout Jackson County at times convenient for working students. The Medford Campus also schedules a broad range of noncredit courses and activities that offer personal enrichment, strengthen job skills, and provide recreational activities.

Classrooms, distance-learning facilities, computer labs, a bookstore, registration and fee payment, advising, and other student services are available at the Medford Campus. Computer lab facilities are open to all SOU students at no charge and to the public for a small fee. More than 1,200 students enroll in both credit and noncredit classes in Medford each term.

Multicultural Affairs

541-552-6114

Southern Oregon University is committed to working with, supporting the efforts of, and providing leadership to students and faculty in the quest for a multicultural environment at SOU. To this end, the University has a dynamic definition of multiculturalism: the interweaving of culture, race, ethnicity, social class, religion, sexuality, geographical location, age, and gender. Through this definition, we embrace similarities and respect the differences among groups while discouraging assumptions based on stereotypical notions about a culture.

SOU is dedicated to advancing racial and ethnic diversity and equity on our campus. We are also committed to collaborating with and supporting the activities and efforts of racial and ethnic groups that have historically been excluded from the opportunities enjoyed by members of the predominant culture. These groups include African Americans, Asians, Pacific Islanders, gays and lesbians, Latinos, Native Americans, and Alaskan Natives. Many of these people continue to find obstacles preventing their full participation in society.

The celebration of diversity and equity is the collective work of the whole Institution and its constituencies. The unfolding of this process can only take place if the basic principles of respect and dignity are honored, regardless of the different points of view within the SOU community. Our experiences, philosophies, and perceptions regarding racial/ethnic and gender equity, as well as levels of social responsibility to deal with these inequities, vary among all of us. Frank dialogue, activities to deconstruct biases and prejudices, and collective actions all contribute to facilitating diversity on our campus. A primary multicultural initiative is the SOU Diversity Scholarship.

Multicultural Resource Center

Stevenson Union 301
541-552-8793

The Multicultural Resource Center (MRC) is a safe space for students, faculty, and staff. The mission of the MRC is to provide support and resources to underrepresented and marginalized minority groups, facilitating a learning environment where students of all cultures and ethnicities can learn and grow. The MRC involves social, educational, outreach, and advocacy goals. The center houses a resource library, student work-study and volunteer staff, and a coordinator.

National Student Exchange

Student Affairs/Stevenson Union 310
541-552-6223

The National Student Exchange Program (NSE) offers currently enrolled SOU students the opportunity to attend one of more than 170 colleges and universities across the United States at resident tuition rates. NSE placements extend for a maximum of one year and are open to students in their sophomore or junior years. This is not a transfer program; students are expected to return to the SOU campus at the end of their placement. To be eligible, students must have at least a 2.5 grade point average. Applications are due in February for the following academic year.

Preprofessional Programs

SOU offers a number of programs in cooperation with professional schools in the Oregon University System. These programs include: chiropractic medicine; dental hygiene; education; law; medical technology; medicine and dentistry; occupational therapy; optometry; pharmacy; physical therapy; physician’s assistant; psychology, counseling, social work, or human services; and veterinary medicine. Please see the section on Preprofessional Programs on page 151.

Queer Resource Center (QRC)

Stevenson Union (lower level)
541-552-8329

The Queer Resource Center (QRC) is a safe space for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and trans students; faculty; staff; and their allies. The mission of the center includes social, educational, outreach, and advocacy goals. The center has a resource library, work-study students, and volunteer staff. The QRC holds various activities during the school year, including Erotic Week, Erotic Ball, Coming Out/Pride Month, and weekly discussions. Safe-sex supplies are also offered during office hours. For confidential advising and information, the director can be reached at 541-552-8328.

Residential Education and Services

Cox Hall

Campus Food Services

Food Services in the Residence Halls

An A La Carte system accommodates differences in student eating habits. Students pay only for the meals they eat and the food items they select.

Meal points may be used at any food service location on campus. Discounts are also available for off-campus students signing up for the Southern Dining Meal Plan.

The Cascade Food Court, operated by Food Services and located in the Cascade Complex, is the primary eating facility for residence hall students. Open from 7 a.m. until 10:30 p.m. most days, Cascade offers many nutritious choices at each meal, as well as snacks and beverages all day.

Residence hall students may also use their Southern Dining card at the Greensprings Snack Store near the lobby of Greensprings, at the Hannon Library Coffee Shop, and the following Stevenson Union locations: Elmo’s, Java Union, Bento Express, Subway, Raider Aid, and Global Fusion. The residence hall dining service also offers a variety of special functions, such as outdoor barbecues, picnics, buffets, and residence hall banquets.

Food Services in Stevenson Union/Hannon Library

Food Services in Stevenson Union offers affordable food and prompt, courteous service with a wide selection of fast and fresh menu items, daily specials, and cooked-to-order meals. Elmo’s Grill features hamburgers, grilled sandwiches, and daily specials, including home- and ethnic-style foods. Deli offerings include fresh salads, sandwiches, and wraps. Fresh-baked gourmet pizza and made-to-order pasta specials, served with salad and garlic bread, top the menu in the pizza and pasta area. Burritos, tacos, quesadillas, and taco salads are offered in the Mexican food area. Java Union provides espresso drinks, specialty coffees, fresh-baked pastries, gourmet desserts, and sandwiches. Bento Express serves a variety of bento meals, chicken, beef, veggie kabobs, and Dim Sum items. Subway offers made-to-order sandwiches. Raider Aid stocks beverages, snacks, and grab-and-go deli items. Raider Aid is also the ticket outlet for most campus concerts and events. Global Fusion serves internationally influenced vegetarian fare, including sushi wraps, panini, and smoothies. Dances and other activities are held in SOU’s nightclub, Diversions. A snackbar provides nonalcoholic beverages and snacks.

Family and Apartment Housing

The family housing apartment complex, Old Mill Village, is near the SOU campus, as well as grade schools, middle schools, and other facilities. This 165-unit apartment complex features 97 two-bedroom, 51 three-bedroom, 4 four-bedroom, 5 one-bedroom, and 8 studio apartments. All units have been constructed to energy-efficient standards. They include large interior and exterior storage areas and built-in fire alarms and sprinkler systems (phase I only). Old Mill Village has on-site laundry facilities, a childcare center, a tenant community room, six play areas, and two on-site managers.

In addition to Old Mill Village, there are thirty University-owned houses surrounding the campus. These houses are available to married couples with or without children, single parents with children, graduate students, and some undergraduate students on a space-available basis. A waiting list is maintained in the Old Mill Village Family Housing Office by date of application. For current rental rates, deposit information, and application procedures, please contact the Old Mill Village Family Housing Office at 1361 Quincy Street, Ashland, OR 97520, or call 541-552-8230.

Off-Campus Housing

Since housing is limited, applicants are encouraged to use other resources, such as local rental agencies, the rental listing bulletin board in Stevenson Union, and the Ashland Daily Tidings, the local newspaper.

Housing and Residential Life

Cox Hall
541-552-6371

Housing Office

SOU houses approximately 1,000 students in fifteen residence halls. Residence hall life is an integral part of the educational experience. The Housing and Residential Living Office staff provide educational, cultural, social, and recreational programs that augment the learning environment outside the classroom. The area coordinators, hall directors, and resident assistants aid in personal and academic counseling, as well as encouraging students to live cooperatively.

Residence Halls

All fifteen halls are conveniently located on campus. The Cascade Complex comprises nine halls: Aspen, Baker, Cedar, Diamond, Emerald, Forest, Glacier, Hawthorne, and Ivy. The Greensprings Complex is made up of four halls. The Susanne Homes Hall consists of two wings. The Madrone Residence Hall comprises of twenty-four units with four single-occupancy rooms in each unit.

Each complex houses a computer lab that can be accessed only by residence hall students. All rooms have high-speed Internet connections. Individual halls contain lounges, study and recreation areas, TV lounges with cable television, card-operated laundry facilities, kitchens, and vending machines. Rooms are equipped with extra-long twin beds, study desks, chairs, closets, bureaus, curtains, telephone jacks, extended basic cable TV service, fiberoptic Internet access, and a small refrigerator. Students furnish their own towels, bed linens, mattress pad, blankets, and bedspreads.

Most room applications are for double rooms; however, single rooms are assigned on a priority basis as space is available. Students should indicate on their application if they would prefer a single room, but single rooms are not guaranteed.

The Madrone Residence Hall contains twenty-four units housing junior and senior students and transfer students with 45 or more credits. Each unit contains a living room, kitchen, and bathrooms, as well as four single-occupancy rooms. The complex also has centrally located community lounge space.

Special Residence Halls

SOU offers several special residence halls, including a language hall, quiet halls, and substance-free halls. Halls for older and upperclass students are also available.

Quiet halls have established standards governing quiet study hours. Students must sign a special quiet hall contract.

Substance-free halls contain fitness and exercise equipment and feature health-oriented programs. Tobacco products and alcohol are not permitted anywhere in the substance-free halls. All residence halls are nonsmoking.

Upper division, graduate, and transfer students may choose from among the residence halls for older students: Baker Hall, Susanne Homes, and Madrone.

Students may request information about the availability of particular halls from the Housing and Residential Living Office.

Freshman Housing Requirement

Unmarried freshman students who enroll at SOU within one year of high school graduation must live in the residence halls unless they are living with their parents or legal guardians, or they have notarized written parent or guardian approval to live off campus.

Residence Hall Reservations

Residence hall room and roommate assignments are based on the information submitted on the application. Residence hall space is assigned on a first-come basis according to the date the Housing Office receives the housing application and reservation fee. All new students are notified in mid-August of their specific residence hall assignments for fall term.

Residence hall applications may be obtained from the Admissions Office or the Housing Office. Completed applications, along with a $50 application and reservation fee, must be mailed to the Housing Office as early as possible. Reservations are not accepted without the $50 application and reservation fee.

When a student moves into a room, half of the application and reservation fee is retained as an application fee, while the remaining half is applied to room and board charges.

Students who fail to take occupancy the day the residence halls open for the term for which they reserved a space forfeit the entire application and reservation fee, and their reservation is cancelled. Students who have been denied admission to SOU will be refunded the entire application and reservation fee upon written request to the Housing Office.

Residence Hall Contract

Because contract information varies, we suggest you contact the Housing Office directly regarding questions about the residence hall room and board agreement.

After the contract period begins and the student is enrolled at the University, the residence hall room and board agreement can only be cancelled with an approved petition or an assessment of a fee for each of the remaining days of the contract period.

Rules and Regulations. The student agrees to abide by all state and federal laws, Ashland city ordinances, SOU housing policies, and University rules and regulations as stated in the current handbooks, residence hall publications, and residence hall contract.

Only registered students are permitted to live in residence halls. When students terminate registration at the University, they must immediately move from the residence hall.

Residence Hall Rates and Payment of Room and Board

All residence halls and dining facilities are built and operated entirely with income from resident students. No state tax funds are used. For current information about room and board rates, write to the Housing and Residential Living Office, 1250 Siskiyou Boulevard, Ashland, Oregon 97520.

Room and board payment is due on the first day following occupancy or on the assigned SOU registration date. Residence hall payment schedules require either full payment or approved deferred payment of half of the term’s room and board fees. Deferred payment is required at the time of occupancy on the University registration date, with remaining fees to be paid in equal installments on the first of each of the two months following registration of that term. Payments become delinquent after the due dates; a fee of $15 is assessed for all late payments. Deferred payments for housing must be requested from Business Services.

Housing during winter break is not included in room and board costs. However, residence hall students may rent space in one of the conference halls during this break.

Schneider Children’s Center

Old Mill Village
1361 Quincy Street
541-552-8224

This facility is available for the children of SOU-registered students, faculty, and staff. Infant, toddler, and preschool classes are available for children six weeks to six years of age. Accredited by the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs, the center offers a child-centered approach to early education and care. Experiences and relationships are designed to foster emotional, social, cognitive, physical, and aesthetic development.

The Schneider Children’s Center is open when class is in session. Hours are 7:30 a.m.to 5:00 p.m. Time is reserved on a quarterly basis. Two nutritious meals and an afternoon snack are served every day at no extra charge. There is a waiting list, so please apply early.

Safety and Security

382 Wightman
541-552-6258 (Emergency: 552-6911)

The Campus Security Office is located on the corner of Wightman and Lee Streets, next to the Health andPhysical Education parking lot. Safety and Security is responsible for the entire Ashland campus, including locking all buildings except residence halls, and responding to emergency situations. In life-threatening emergencies, call 911.

James K. Sours Student Leadership Center

Involvement Center, Stevenson Union 312
541-552-6461

The James K. Sours Student Leadership Center is both a University-wide program and a physical location. The Center is named for Dr. James K. Sours, president of SOU from 1969 through 1979. Dr. Sours’s career was dedicated to promoting the well-being and growth of all people. The Center offers a place where these beliefs can be shared and nurtured with all who walk through its doors, and where students will find the resources to help them become ethical leaders who can impact their communities to effect positive social change.

The Sours Student Leadership Center is located on the third floor of the Stevenson Union. The Center was designed for use by Associated Students of Southern Oregon University (ASSOU) leaders, as well as active student clubs and other student groups.

The James K. Sours Student Leadership Center furthers SOU’s vision for an inclusive and comprehensive program for student leadership development for the twenty-first century. The Center supports leadership in many areas, including formal student government through the ASSOU, student clubs, residence hall living and learning communities, academic and community-based learning programs, and other leadership development programs designed for SOU students. The aim of the Sours Student Leadership Center is to foster student development through programs that help them acquire skills and confidence for leadership within their academic, social, work, and community lives.

Stevenson Union Facilities

Student Activities and Leadership Office
Involvement Center, Stevenson Union 312
541-552-6461

Stevenson Union is a vital center of the campus community. In addition to meeting rooms, lounging areas, study spaces, and diverse food service options, the following are located in Stevenson Union:

1. Student Affairs, home to the vice president for student affairs, dean of students, the National Student Exchange, and the coordinator of student conduct and cocurricular accomodation.
   
2. ACCESS Center, which provides Academic Advising and Resources, Career Services, Disability Services for Students, math tutoring, student legal services, and the Writing Center (lower level, east side).
   
3. James K. Sours Student Leadership Center (upper level).
   
4. Student Activities and Leadership (SU 312).
   
5. International Programs (study abroad) (SU 322).
   
6. ASSOU Student Government (James K. Sours Student Leadership Center).
   
7. ASSOU Student Advocate (SU 329).
   
8. Four student centers: the Commuter Student Center (CSC) (lobby level), Queer Resource Center (QRC) (lower level), Women’s Resource Center (WRC) (lower level), and Multicultural Resource Center (MRC) (SU 301).
   
9. Siskiyou newspaper, Student Publicity Center, West Wind Review literary journal, the Gallery at Stevenson Union (upper level), the student-run radio station KSOC, Ecology Center of the Siskiyous (ECOS), and Media Collective (lower level).
   
10. The SOU Bookstore offers school, art, office, and computer supplies; computer software and hardware at academic prices; a diverse selection of general reading books, reference books, study and test-preparation guides; and SOU clothing and gift items (lobby level).
    

Student Activities and Leadership

Involvement Center, Stevenson Union 312
541-552-6461

Student Activities and Leadership coordinates and sponsors a variety of programs and events. Extracurricular activities are an important complement to classroom and laboratory activities. Students work with staff and faculty to develop a broad, dynamic program of activities, including art shows, lectures, concerts, films, debates, plays, and publications. Other opportunities for student involvement include student government, clubs, and organizations. See Student Activities and Leadership Programs on page 171 for more information.

Student Health Services

Student Health and Wellness Center
541-552-6136
http://www.sou.edu/health

The mission of the Student Health and Wellness Center (SHWC) of Southern Oregon University is to promote optimal health and well-being among students through quality educational and primary care services that are confidential, convenient, and economical. We tailor our care to the unique needs of students and recognize the importance of health in achieving academic goals.

Staff

The SHWC is staffed by dedicated health care professionals, including physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, mental health counselors, and a health educator.

Hours

The SHWC is open Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The clinic is closed during holidays and school breaks. The SHWC is open during Summer Session on a limited schedule.

Accreditation

http://www.sou.edu/health/accreditation

The SHWC is committed to continuous quality improvement and measures itself against the highest standards in ambulatory health care centers nationwide. The SHWC is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC).

Comprehensive Health History Form

http://www.sou.edu/health/scheduling.shtml

All incoming students are required to submit the Comprehensive Health History Form. The form addresses both the state required measles information, as well as seeking medical and mental health histories on incoming students. The information received on the medical/mental health histories is instrumental in assisting staff with providing quality, comprehensive, and integrated services to students.

Primary Medical Care

SHWC offers services such as diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses, injuries, sexual health, and gynecological care on an outpatient basis. Laboratory and medication dispensing services are on site. The center is equipped to handle the majority of acute illnesses and minor trauma cases common to college students. Health education and counseling services are available and their use encouraged. Free contraceptive education, counseling, birth control supplies, and routine annual exams are available to eligible students through the Family Planning and Expansion Project (FPEP). Specialized services or prolonged care are referred out as needed, with care coordination available. Additional resources for after-hour and weekend care are provided to students at the SHWC and at www.sou.edu/health/communityresources.

Mental Health

http://www.sou.edu/health/mentalhealth

The SHWC offers counseling services for students experiencing emotional or psychological problems that are impeding their academic or personal success. Short-term counseling is available to help manage a variety of challenges, including those pertaining to relationships, self-esteem, stress, anxiety, depression, and other personal concerns. Psychiatric evaluations and medication management are available through appointments with our psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. Referrals to community providers and care coordination are provided as needed. A local directory of counselors and their specialties is available.

Eligibility/Charges/Billing

Eligibility for health and mental health services at the SHWC requires payment of a per term health fee. Students taking six or more credits are automatically assessed a health fee each term. Part-time students can elect to pay the fee. There are minimal internal fees for prescription and nonprescription medications, laboratory, and specialized procedures and services such as elective physicals, minor surgery, equipment rental, and psychiatric evaluation and care. Additional charges are billed to the student’s account and no payment is required at the time of visit. Services are not available to dependents of students or to faculty and staff.

Medical Insurance

http://www.sou.edu/health/insurance

Southern Oregon University provides a limited health insurance program for all students taking 6 or more credits during the fall, winter, and spring terms. The Limited Plan is designed to assist students with and without major medical insurance. It is a first-dollar policy and is intended to assist with the out-of-pocket expense of major medical plans. The plan benefits go with the student nationwide and provide up to $2,500 of coverage per illness or injury per year. It includes a 24/7 Nurse Advice line for after hours and weekend questions. Purchased automatically for students for a small fee each term, this limited plan includes $150 of diagnostic testing per illness or injury per year, plus $250 each of psychiatric and drug/ alcohol evaluation per year.

Students enrolled in the Limited Plan also have the option to purchase an Extended Medical Insurance Plan. The Extended Plan provides coverage for students and their eligible dependents. The insurance brochure, benefit coverage, claim form, and enrollment form for the optional Extended Plan and summer Limited Plan coverage are available at the Student Health and Wellness Center or online at the Web site listed above.

All foreign students (F-1, F-2, J-1, and J-2 visa holders) are required to have health insurance provided by the International Student Plan.

Immunizations

http://www.sou.edu/health/immunizations

In accordance with state law, students who are registered for 9 or more credits must provide proof of immunization or immunity to measles (rubella) to the Student Health and Wellness Center. Failure to provide measles information to the SHWC prevents enrollment in additional terms. The SHWC strongly recommends students check with their family physician or county public health department prior to attending school regarding meningitis immunizations. Immunizations are available at the SHWC.

Health Promotion

http://www.sou.edu/health/healthpromotion

Health promotion and education outreach programs are in place to support healthy lifestyles, safety, and personal growth on a variety of topics. Teaching health is at the heart of all of our services.

Success at Southern

1056 Henry Street
541-552-6062

Success at Southern/Student Support Services is a federally funded TRIO grant program that helps eligible students (low-income or first-generation students, as well as those with disabilities) succeed in college and eventually graduate. Success at Southern provides a range of services, including college success classes; tutoring; academic advising; mentoring; assistance with completing scholarship applications; access to cultural activities; and career, personal, and financial counseling.

Success at Southern Courses

See Course Prerequisites Policy

Lower Division Courses

SAS 101, 102, 103 College Success and Academic Development Classes

1 credit each

Upper Division Courses

SAS 301, 302, 303 Career Exploration, Graduate School Planning, and School-to-Work Transition

1 credit each

Sustainability Council

The Sustainability Council is a university-wide group appointed by the president to advise the president and the executive council in matters relating to sustainability and environmental impact; promote environmental stewardship; coordinate efforts of individuals and groups on campus; and educate the campus community about sustainability practices.

The charge of the council is to:

• Lead through example by promoting the incorporation of environmental concerns in University decisions.
  
• Promote conservation of natural resources to the best of our ability and create sustainable practices and programs on campus.
  
• Educate our community about the necessity of environmental practices and ecologically friendly economics.
  
• Identify and support research areas and topics for faculty and students.
  
• Build relationships with local governments, businesses, and citizens to promote environmentally sound practices within the region.
  
• Know and understand local, national, and international programs to ensure our governmental practices and policies adhere to or exceed the global vision for a sustainable future.
  

Women’s Resource Center

Stevenson Union (lower level)
541-552-6216
http://www.sou.edu/wrc

The Women’s Resource Center (WRC) provides programs and services that enhance the quality of life for students at Southern Oregon University. Throughout the year, an variety of events and services are offered pertaining to safety, health, creativity, social change, and coalition-building. The center provides a library of feminist literature and a safe space for students to relax. WRC peer advocates are committed to providing resources and information for assault victims and support for their decisions. The center is the official collection site for confidential and anonymous reports of sexual misconduct.

Student Activities and Leadership Programs

Student Activities and Leadership Office

Involvement Center, Stevenson Union 312
541-552-6461

Extracurricular activities give students opportunities to develop leadership skills and broaden their university experience. They also provide an avenue for expressing special talents and accelerating personal growth.

Professional staff advise and assist students with planning activities. Staff also suggest ways for students to become involved in campus and community activities.

Art

The Center for the Visual Arts (CVA) is home to six student-managed art galleries that feature exhibitions of artwork by current SOU art students, as well as work by regional and national contemporary artists. The CVA comprises the Thorndike, Retzlaff, Cascade, Meyer, Jeld-Wen, and Art Department Chair’s Galleries. Exhibition schedules and information on proposing exhibitions are available in the Art Department.

The Gallery at Stevenson Union

The Gallery coordinates continuous exhibitions of contemporary art. Students manage, staff, and select the exhibits, gaining practical experience in art and art management.

Cocurricular Programs

Student Activities Program Board

The Student Activities Program Board (SAPB) is dedicated to improving the quality of life at SOU through event-planning, collaboration, and increased student involvement. SAPB presents regular entertainment and annual events. Activities may include live music, comedy, novelty acts, specialty games, or other interesting and fun activities, as determined by the board.

Music

The Music Department offers many opportunities for students to perform, including Concert Choir, Chamber Choir, Vocal Jazz Ensemble, Opera Workshop, Symphonic Band, Instrumental Jazz Ensemble, Rogue Valley Symphony Orchestra, Youth Symphony of Southern Oregon, Saxophone Quartet, Clarinet Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, Woodwind Quintet, Gamelan Ensemble, and Performing Chamber Ensemble. These groups provide a varied program of concerts and recitals, in addition to solo recitals by music students and faculty.

SOU’s Music Recital Hall hosts several performing arts organizations. The Rogue Valley Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Music Concerts, One World Music Series, Southern Repertory Singers, and Oregon Festival of American Music provide student tickets at minimal cost. Touring ensembles and soloists, often with international reputations, are scheduled throughout the school year.

Inter-Residence Hall Council

The Inter-Residence Hall Council (IRC) is a representative group of students who live in the residence halls. Throughout the year, IRC provides a variety of educational and social programs, including contests, dances, and educational programs.

Theatre Arts Activities

As an outgrowth of its regular academic program, the Theatre Arts Department produces a variety of dramatic productions. The productions enhance the artistic and cultural climate of the University and southern Oregon communities. Both classic and contemporary plays are offered. Recent productions include Bram Stoker’s Dracula, The Crucible, Top Girls, Waiting for Godot, The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940, Zastrozzi, Elephant Man, Angels in America, Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead, Medea, The Laramie Project, Cabaret, Candide, Alaska Stories, and The Caucasian Chalk Circle. At least one production is offered each season in a popular dinner theatre format.

The productions are well-attended by students, faculty, staff, and the general public. There are also experimental, student-directed showcase and thesis productions throughout the year.

Competitive auditions are open to all students, regardless of major. Students are encouraged to inquire about the possibilities of work in acting, stage scenery, costuming, stage lighting, and theatre business. Academic credit may be offered for work in these areas.

Designated a Center of Excellence in the Fine and Performing Arts by the Oregon University System, SOU makes every effort to elevate the standards of achievement in acting, directing, and design to the level of professional theatre.

The theatre complex houses the Dorothy Stolp Stage, a 327-seat open stage theatre; a 100-seat experimental “Black Box” theatre; and fully equipped scenery and costume shops. This professional complex offers students opportunities to gain experience in lighting, sound, scenery, and costuming.

One of the most successful regional theatres in the United States, the Tony-Award–winning Oregon Shakespeare Festival is located in Ashland. A repertory of both classic and contemporary plays is offered during the festival’s nine-month season. Students have an opportunity to buy rush seats at reduced prices when tickets are available.

As part of the theatre arts program, outstanding students are able to work as interns at the festival, where some receive full-time employment upon graduation.

Ecology Center of the Siskiyous

Stevenson Union 105
541-552-8512

This center works closely with students and the administration to develop programs and environmental policies that benefit and enhance the campus community. The center provides access to internships and job openings in the environmental field, in addition to presenting speakers and special events related to environmental issues. The center houses educational resources such as journals, magazines, and videos. It also operates the campus recycling program, a bike repair and rental program, and a campus-community garden.

Government (ASSOU)

Associated Students of Southern Oregon University
James K. Sours Student Leadership Center, Stevenson Union 312
541-552-6653/6655

The Associated Students of Southern Oregon University (ASSOU) represents the interests of students on campus, in the community, and at the state and national levels. The organization consists of a cabinet headed by an elected president and executive vice president, with an elected senate representing academic schools and special student populations.

Student government provides opportunities for students to voice their opinions and become actively involved in the campus governance process. Students may also participate in University decisions by serving on one of the numerous student/faculty committees. Interested students are encouraged to drop by the ASSOU office in the James K. Sours Student Leadership Center.

Honors and Awards

Honor and Recognition Societies

Southern Oregon University has many national honorary and professional organizations that enhance the educational experience. National affiliations include student chapters in:

• Alpha Kappa Delta
  
• Alpha Lambda Delta
  
• Alpha Phi Sigma
  
• Beta Beta Beta
  
• Churchill Scholars
  
• Kappa Delta Pi
  
• National Residence Hall Honorary
  
• Omicron Delta Epsilon
  
• Omicron Delta Kappa
  
• Phi Alpha Theta
  
• Phi Beta Lambda
  
• Phi Kappa Phi
  
• Phi Sigma Iota
  
• Psi Chi
  
• Sigma Beta Delta
  
• Sigma Pi Sigma
  
• Sigma Xi
  
• SOU Nursing Honor Society
  

Special Honors

Each year, faculty nominate the most outstanding students for membership in Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities. Students are chosen on the basis of academic excellence, participation in campus activities, and service to the University and community.

In the spring, two special recognition functions are held to honor outstanding students: the Honors and Awards celebration recognizes outstanding scholars, and the Student Leadership Celebration provides recognition for students who have excelled in leadership and cocurricular activities.

President’s and Dean’s Lists

At the close of each term, the provost announces the President’s and Dean’s Lists. The Dean’s List contains the names of all students who have completed at least 12 graded credits with a GPA ranging from 3.5 to 3.99 during the term. The President’s List contains the names of all students who have completed 12 graded credits with a 4.0 GPA during the term.

KSOC

Stevenson Union 127
541-552-8762
http://www.ksoc.net

A student-run, public access cable and Internet radio station, KSOC was created in 1998 as a cooperative venture between students and Rogue Valley Community Television (RVTV). KSOC is heard on the Web at www.ksoc.net. KSOC cable-casts student- and public-produced programming during non-television programming hours.

The KSOC station provides a unique voice for students who find expression through music and live programming. It also cosponsors many live performances with other student programs. KSOC is located on the lower level of Stevenson Union and can be reached at 541-552-8762.

Outdoor Program

McNeal Hall
541-552-6470

The Outdoor Program (ODP) facilitates classes, trips, and an extensive rental program for SOU students, faculty, and staff. Call for the hours of the on-campus climbing gym and kayaking pool, which are open evenings. A resource library of outdoor books, magazines, and maps are available at the office. Participants are encouraged to experience ongoing activities or initiate those that represent their specific outdoor interests using ODP resources.

Religious Activities

The Newman Center, Omega House, and Latter Day Saints Institute are adjacent to campus and cooperate in sponsoring programs throughout the year. Social and educational activities are offered on and off campus.

Sports

McNeal 138
541-552-6772

Southern Oregon University offers intercollegiate, intramural, and club sports activities. Athletic facilities are open to students when school is in session. These facilities include an indoor swimming pool, five racquetball courts, a climbing wall, a fitness center, twelve tennis courts, three basketball gymnasiums, a dance studio, a track, and a fully equipped stadium.

Varsity Program

The Southern Oregon University Raiders are members of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and compete in the Cascade Collegiate Conference. Football and wrestling compete as NAIA independent. Men’s teams include basketball, cross country, football, track and field, and wrestling. Women’s teams consist of basketball, cross country, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field, and volleyball.

Intramural Sports

Many students participate in intramural activities. Women’s intramurals include basketball, soccer, softball, track and field, volleyball, flag football, golf scramble, rock climbing, and mountain bike racing, while the men’s teams consist of basketball, cross country, flag football, soccer, golf scramble, rock climbing, and mountain bike racing.

Club Sports

Club sports are school activities that are not funded as varsity team sports. Club sports vary from year to year based on student interest. Active clubs presently include lacrosse, judo, men’s and women’s crew, rugby, skiing, and soccer. An extensive intramural program is offered throughout the year for all SOU students.

Student Organizations

Student Activities and Leadership Office
Involvement Center, Stevenson Union 312

Student clubs and organizations reflect the diversity at SOU. Through programs, events, and social activities, these groups address various interests, provide professional development opportunities, and add to SOU’s cocurricular education.

Organizations are perhaps the easiest way for students to meet others with similar interests. Workshops are regularly offered to club members to encourage interaction and help groups meet particular goals.

Special funding is available for various organizational programs through the Inter-Club Council. The following is a representative list of active organizations:

Academic and Preprofessional

• Accounting Student Association
  
• Assocoated Students of Southern Oregon University (ASSOU)
  
• Council for Exceptional Children
  
• Economics Club
  
• International Studies Club
  
• Jefferson State Geographic Society
  
• Percussive Arts of Southern Oregon
  
• Philosophy Club
  
• Pi Rates (Math Club)
  
• Psi Chi Honor Society
  
• Psychology Club
  
• Quantum Maniacs
  
• Southern Oregon Fine Arts Students (SOFAS)
  
• SOU Anthropological Society
  
• SOU Chemistry Club
  
• SOU Criminology Club
  
• SOU Senior Honor Society
  
• Women’s Studies Club
  

Community Service and Social Issues

• College Republicans
  
• Ecology Center of the Siskiyous (ECOS)
  
• Environmental Studies Club
  
• Media Collective
  
• Oregon Student Public Interest Research Group (OSPIRG)
  
• SOU Nonprofit Association
  
• Students for Seasonal Workers
  
• Women’s Resource Center
  

Language and Multicultural

• Black Student Union
  
• Cercle Francophone
  
• German Club
  
• Ho’opa’a Hawai’i
  
• International Students Association
  
• Latino Student Union
  
• Lesbian Bisexual Gay Trans and Allies Student Union (LBGTASU)
  
• Native American Student Union
  
• Spanish Club
  

Religious and Spiritual

• Campus Crusade for Christ
  
• Latter Day Saints
  
• Newman Club
  

Social Clubs

• Aikido Club
  
• Game Development Club
  
• Jazz Club
  
• Mountain Bike Club
  
• Movie Producers Association
  
• Public Domain Players
  
• Racquetball Club
  
• Robotics Club
  
• Society for the Preservation of Abnormal Mentality (SPAM)
  
• Ski and Board Club
  
• Terra Incognita
  
• Wizards Guild
  

Student Publications

Siskiyou Newspaper

Stevenson Union 335–336
541-552-6307

The Siskiyou newspaper is published weekly and distributed on campus and at selected community locations. The student staff gain experience in journalism and newspaper advertising. Students in management positions receive a monthly stipend. Staff may earn academic credit through the Communication Department.

West Wind Review

Stevenson Union 333
541-552-6518

The West Wind Review is an annual literary journal of poetry, short fiction, photography, and art by international, local, and student writers and artists. The student editor and staff are responsible for editing, producing, and marketing the journal. They also organize poetry readings and various events on campus and in the community. The editor receives a monthly stipend. Students may earn academic credit for practicum experience.

Student Publicity Center

Stevenson Union 303A
541-552-6495

The Student Publicity Center (SPC) is a graphic design center that produces a variety of camera-ready layouts, including flyers, newsletters, brochures, and resumés, as well as banners and signs. Students gain practical experience in computer graphics, electronic press, design, typesetting, illustration, and sign-painting. Staff members receive an hourly wage and may earn academic credit for practicum experience.

Academic Outreach and Enrichment

Extended Campus Programs

Extended Campus Programs Building
541-552-6331

Extended Campus Programs (ECP) advances the mission of Southern Oregon University throughout the region by developing and delivering a wide range of innovative educational programs and services that meet the academic, professional development, and personal enrichment needs of a diverse population. ECP uses entrepreneurial strategies, collaborates with departments and faculty of the University, and establishes partnerships with businesses, public institutions, and community organizations to provide accessible and conveniently scheduled lifetime learning opportunities for people of all ages.

The major subdivisions within ECP include Summer Session, Medford Programs, and Distance Learning. ECP also manages the following programs:

Credit Programs. Continuing education credit courses; courses sponsored under contract with a school district, business, or organization; and high school-to-college–transition programs (Advance Southern Credit and Early Entry).

Noncredit Programs. Community Education; SOU Youth Programs (Academy, enrichment classes, summer camps, and academic competitions); senior programs (Elderhostel, Senior Ventures, and Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI)); training; arts enrichment classes; conferences; workshops; and special programs.

Information about these programs is available at SOU’s Ashland and Medford campuses and at www.sou.edu/ecp. Class schedules and program brochures are mailed upon request.

Lecture Series

The following endowed lecture series chairs have been established through the SOU Foundation.

School of Business

Ashland Daily Tidings Chair in Advertising
Endowed by the Albany Democrat Herald newspaper and the Capital Cities Foundation. Advertising industry leaders conduct workshops and lead discussions on contemporary issues in advertising.
Glenn L. Jackson Chair on Business Ethics
Endowed by Cynthia Ford in memory of her father, Glenn L. Jackson. Business leaders bring to the campus and community an astute awareness of current ethical problems in the national and international business environment.
Tyran Chair on the Free Enterprise System
Endowed by Ben and Jeanne Tyran. Leaders speak about the opportunities provided to the individual by the free enterprise system and its benefits to society.

College of Arts and Sciences

Daniel Meyer Memorial Chair
Endowed by Al and Margaret Meyer. This chair provides for two annual health enhancement lecture series—one series emphasizing health-related fitness areas, the other focusing on drug and alcohol education.
Florence Hemley Schneider Chair
Endowed by William and Florence Schneider. The charge of this chair is to demonstrate the ability of the social sciences to improve social decisions by empowering individuals. Speakers are encouraged to meet with students in small workshops in addition to their public lectures.
Kieval Lecture Series
Endowed by Harry S. Kieval. Speakers address broad, popular aspects of mathematics that are attractive to undergraduates and the general public. Speakers meet with students and faculty informally, in addition to giving two to four public lectures.
Thomas W. Pyle First Amendment Forum
Sponsored by the Ashland Daily Tidings and named after longtime SOU professor of journalism Thomas Pyle. Speakers address issues related to the First Amendment, with particular emphasis on the rights of free press and speech.

Nursing

John and Nora Darby Chair
Endowed by the John and Nora Darby Heart Fund. Established to link the southern Oregon community with nationally recognized experts in the area of cardiovascular disease prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation. The lectures are for the campus community, health care providers, and the general public.
Betsy LaSor Lectureship
Endowed by friends and family of Betsy LaSor. Includes annual seminars and colloquia by prominent nursing leaders, who provide perspectives on key contemporary health care issues for nurses, nursing students, other health care professionals, and the general public.

Interdisciplinary

Frank J. Van Dyke (Honors) Chair
Endowed by friends of Frank J. Van Dyke. Experts in the field of professional ethics discuss the concepts of ethics and how they apply to teaching and education, medicine, science, research, technology, and social and corporate responsibility.

Shakespeare Studies

541-552-6904
Alan Armstrong, Director

Connecting academic study of Shakespeare with theatrical performance, the Center for Shakespeare Studies draws on a national network of leading Shakespeare scholars and the Oregon Shakespeare Festival to deliver innovative programs such as the Shakespeare Studies minor (see Interdisciplinary Minors on page 143). Varying in scope from the local to the national, center projects serve SOU students, middle and high school students, teachers, Shakespeare scholars, and playgoers.

Since 1987, the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has supported Shakespeare in Ashland: Teaching from Performance, the center’s national summer institute for secondary teachers. Other annual events include a symposium on the festival’s spring Shakespeare play and community education Shakespeare courses. Each year, as many as 3,000 students enroll in the center’s Shakespeare programs for visiting school groups. These programs include lectures on Shakespeare and Elizabethan/Jacobean theatre; exhibitions of Renaissance costume, music, and dance; and performance workshops.

Summer Session

541-552-6334
http://www.sou.edu/summer

Southern Oregon University offers a comprehensive Summer Session program of regular University courses and specialized workshops, seminars, and institutes. Classes range in length from a weekend to eight weeks. Instruction is provided by University faculty, visiting scholars, scientists, educators, and other professionals. Course schedule and details are available at the Web site listed above.

Community Resources

Jefferson Public Radio

Central 022
541-552-6301

Operating within the framework of Southern Oregon University’s regional educational mission since 1969, Jefferson Public Radio (JPR) has been a component of SOU’s outreach to the community while providing its students with a way to gain hands-on experience at a professional media outlet. SOU’s public radio service has evolved from a single ten-watt station called KSOR into one of the nation’s largest and most accomplished public radio networks. The network is now known as Jefferson Public Radio, referencing the area of southern Oregon and northern California where residents have made attempts over the years to secede from their respective states and form a new one called the State of Jefferson. JPR’s coverage area roughly corresponds to this thirteen-county geographic region. JPR’s accomplishments include:

1. Operation of the largest public radio network in the U.S., including twenty-one stations and thirty-six translators.
   
2. The first public radio operation in the nation to broadcast three fully separate and distinct program streams. JPR’s current services include: Classics and News (classical music with NPR and regional news); Rhythm and News (jazz, folk, blues, and world music with NPR and regional news); and News and Information (news from the world’s public radio networks, including the BBC, CBC, NPR and PRI).
   
3. A weekly audience, as measured by the Arbitron Co., that places JPR among the most-listened-to public radio operations in the nation on a per capita basis.
   
4. Broadcast of the region’s only daily radio newsmagazine, The Jefferson Daily, which has earned numerous awards for journalistic excellence from the Oregon Associated Press.
   
5. Publication of the largest circulation printed newsmagazine dedicated to civic affairs, arts, and culture in the region, The Jefferson Monthly.
   
6. Operation of southern Oregon’s first and only nonprofit Internet service as a way to use emerging technologies to promote lifelong learning and stimulate civic dialogue.
   
7. Presentation of hundreds of concerts, lectures, and events designed to enhance the educational and cultural life of the region it serves. JPR is one of the major presenting organizations in the region, producing and promoting performers such as Bruce Hornsby, Jackson Browne, Bobby McFerrin, Randy Newman, Pat Metheney, David Grisman, and George Winston. In 2004, JPR completed the restoration and adaptation of the Cascade Theatre in Redding, California, as a regional performing arts center.
   

JPR is a member of National Public Radio, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the Consortium for Public Radio in Oregon, and Western States Public Radio. It is an affiliate of Public Radio International and the Metropolitan Opera Radio Network.

JPR is staffed by nineteen full-time personnel and numerous students and volunteers. Many students have turned skills acquired at JPR into radio or television broadcasting careers. JPR invites participation by students from various academic areas (e.g., political science students producing public affairs programs and music majors serving as hosts of music programming). Supervised by a professional news director, the network’s news department offers other opportunities for students to experience collecting, reporting, editing, and producing news reports of local and regional interest.

The Jefferson Monthly publication contains program information, an arts calendar, articles about southern Oregon and northern California, and a section of prose and poetry. Students interested in writing or providing artwork for publication are invited to inquire at the JPR office.

Jefferson Public Radio Foundation

The Foundation raises money to supplement federal and state funds supporting the campus-based Jefferson Public Radio network of public radio stations serving southern Oregon and northern California. It publishes the Jefferson Monthly magazine as a service to its members. The JPR Foundation has restored the 1935 art deco Cascade Theatre in Redding as a community performing arts center. It also operates Jeffnet, a public, nonprofit Internet access service.

Rogue Valley Community Television

1525 Webster Street (next to McNeal Pavilion)
541-552-7888
http://www.roguetv.org

Established in 1989, Rogue Valley Community Television (RVTV) provides public, education, and government access television services to approximately 72,000 subscribers in Jackson and Josephine Counties.

RVTV’s multimedia center opened in January 2004. It brings together community-producers, students, and citizens in the instruction and distribution of “responsible local media.” RVTV provides a welcoming place that fosters diversity of opinion and thought.

RVTV produces community-made cable television programming from its multimedia center on Webster Street, next to McNeal Pavilion. RVTV provides government and public access services for the cities of Medford and Ashland, as well as the Boards of Commissioners for Jackson and Josephine Counties.

Rogue Valley Television is home to the media arts video production and film concentration. Studio and digital editing facilities provide hands-on experience for students enrolled in video production classes. Equipment for the academic program is provided by RVTV funds. For more information on the media arts program, contact Howard Schreiber at 541-552-8890 or schreiber@sou.edu.

Students who complete courses at RVTV enjoy a range of opportunities to become involved in video production for various organizations and government agencies. Students who participate in activities at Rogue Valley Community Television are often hired for paying jobs. Both work-study and non–work-study jobs are available. Contact RVTV for more information. Students are hired or may receive academic credit as producers, editors, directors, master control playback operators, and production assistants for RVTV productions throughout the year.

Rogue Valley Television operates five local cable channels. RVTV channels are available live via the Internet and twenty-four hours a day via video-on-demand Internet service. RVTV also operates a video remote production truck that provides on-location live broadcasts in the Rogue Valley.

We welcome all students to check out the media arts program. Schedules and other information are available online at www.roguetv.org.

Schneider Museum of Art

541-552-6245
http://www.sou.edu/sma/

The Schneider Museum of Art (SMA) is a major resource for visual arts in southern Oregon. It presents a balanced slate of exhibitions and special projects, ranging from historical perspectives on art to progressive contemporary art. Exhibitions change every six to eight weeks.

Museum programs include gallery talks by visiting artists, films, workshops, and artist studio visits. An active docent program offers tours of the museum’s exhibitions to schools, families, seniors, and other groups. Past exhibitions and events have featured such prominent artists as Andy Warhol, Raymond Saunders, Gaylen Hansen, Andy Goldsworthy, Dale Chihuly, James Luna, and Jacob Lawrence; sculptors Richard Notkin and Deborah Butterfield; photographers Dihn Q. Le and Carrie Mae Weems; and installation artist Judy Pfaff.

The museum offers practicum and work-study positions. Students may serve as attendants, assist in exhibition installations, work with the museum’s permanent collection, and aid with other aspects of museum work.

Small Business Development Center

673 Market Street
Medford 97504
541-772-3478
http://www.bizcenter.org

The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) provides free management counseling, low-cost technical assistance, and training to small businesses and entrepreneurs. The center’s resources include books, videos, periodicals, pamphlets, and reports on owning and operating a business.

Institutional Advancement

Plunkett Center
541-552-6127

Institutional Advancement serves to enhance the University’s mission through outreach to the community and the various constituencies the University supports. The primary functions of the Office of Institutional Advancement are development, alumni relations, marketing, public relations, and University publications.

Development Office

Plunkett Center
541-552-6127

The Development Office seeks to raise funds to help meet the most critical programs and needs of the University. By building relationships with people concerned for Southern Oregon University and its programs, the development staff invite interested individuals to support the University through a variety of giving opportunities.

Alumni Relations

Plunkett Center
541-552-6361 / 800-501-7672

The Alumni Relations Office serves as a link between Southern Oregon University and its alumni. It strengthens ties with alumni, publicizes their achievements, and sponsors events and programs that are of interest and benefit to the University, current students, and alumni.

Marketing and Public Relations Office

Plunkett Center
541-552-6421

The Marketing and Public Relations Office provides up-to-date information on University activities to the community, region, state, and nation. The office seeks to advance Southern Oregon University as a regionally responsive, nationally recognized, and internationally engaged institution by ensuring information is readily available about special programs, faculty, students, and the exceptional opportunities available at SOU.

Publications Office

Churchill 210
541-552-6155

The Publications Office provides editing, design, and production services for Southern Oregon University. By presenting a unified image throughout the University’s publications, the office seeks to increase public recognition and awareness of Southern Oregon University. The Publications Office strives to convey the message of SOU’s mission and its unique opportunities for students and the community.

Community Organizations

Southern Oregon University Advisory Board

Churchill 125
541-552-6111

The Southern Oregon University Advisory Board facilitates communication between the University and its constituencies. The approximately twenty-five members of the board are from the southern Oregon region and play an active role in advising the University administration. They provide the SOU president with an external perspective and information about SOU’s impact on the region and the state as a whole, including ideas about strategic opportunities for SOU to enhance its service, quality, and value. The board offers advice on matters of strategic planning and initiatives, as well as ways of enhancing SOU’s external support and alliances. Advisory Board members are advocates for the University and offer perspectives from a variety of constituencies and communities. The Advisory Board also assists the president with special projects.

Southern Oregon University Foundation

Plunkett Center
541-552-6127

The SOU Foundation was established in 1959 to enhance the quality of education offered by the University through volunteer efforts and contributions in support of the University’s strategic goals. The Foundation Board of Trustees consists of thirty-two members from Oregon and the nation. The Finance and Administration Office is entrusted with the stewardship of gifts to Southern Oregon University and ensures funds are used in accordance with donor stipulations.

Affiliated Organizations

Alumni Association

The mission of the Alumni Association is to perpetuate the bond between Southern Oregon University and its former students. An elected volunteer board responsible for directing the association’s activities and programs, the Alumni Association is governed by a desire to best meet SOU’s alumni needs.

Chamber Music Concerts

Chamber Music Concerts (CMC) presents eleven performances by world-class artists throughout the season. It supports the SOU community with educational programs and reduced prices on concert tickets for faculty, staff, and students.

Friends of Hannon Library

The Friends of Hannon Library organization fosters a close relationship between the Lenn and Dixie Hannon Library and the residents of the larger community. In addition to assisting with the development of library resources and services for the students, the Friends of Hannon Library provides an active forum for interchange of information about books and writing by sponsoring lectures and literary events.

Friends of the Schneider Museum of Art

The Friends of the Schneider Museum of Art is a community-based organization supporting museum and visual arts at Southern Oregon University. Friends actively participate in museum programs and provide a link between the museum and the community.

Raider Club

The Raider Club works to build support and encourage interest and participation in intercollegiate varsity sports at Southern Oregon University. The major goal of this group is to raise funds for student-athlete scholarships.