The Division of Student Affairs tion to our rapidly expanding campus. The dining hall offers choices ranging from international dishes at Traditions to the 8 oz. Angus burger options at the Mill City Grill. In addition one can find flat bread pizzas and quesadillas at La Trattoria, wraps, subs or paninis at the Ultimate Deli, and stir fry at Global Cuisine which now features a Mongolian grill. The new Toss Around salad bar is there for those salad lovers, and anyone in a hurry can swing by the Express Zone for an on the go meal or snack. The new dining facility has many great features whether it’s the food, multi-purpose room, atmosphere, or a quick cup of coffee, the staff looks forward to serving you and sharing in the excitement. One can also find a snack or a quick grab and go lunch at the Common Grounds Store in the Student Center or at the River Road Cafe in the Academic Center Commons.
International Student Services (ISS) International Student Services (ISS), located in Belknap Hall, assists and supports international students and scholars while they are at SNHU as non-immigrants. ISS provides orientation programs, immigration advising, travel documents, enrollment certification, information about applying for a Social Security number or a driver’s license, practical training assistance and cross-cultural adjustment counseling. ISS offers the Thanksgiving Hosts and International Friendship programs to connect SNHU international students with local American families for occasional meals or activities. An important aspect of the work of ISS is to foster understanding among our students, staff and faculty who come from all over the world; the annual International Education Week celebration and the Cousins program are two initiatives aimed at this. ISS staff also work with the student-led International Students’ Association to sponsor such interculteral events as International Night, which features fashion, music, dance and skits from around the world.
Public Safety Southern New Hampshire University public safety officers are on duty 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Officers patrol the campus in marked vehicles, on bicycles, on Segways and on foot. Officers are trained in crime prevention, security patrolling, first aid, fire suppression and preliminary investigations. Officers also spend a good portion of their shifts providing general services for the campus community such as lockouts, roadside assistance and escorting students on campus during hours of darkness. In addition to patrol efforts the university has strategically placed throughout the campus 14 blue light emergency call phones which ring directly into the public safety office. Extensive exterior lighting of walkways and parking lots are in place. We also utilize a video surveillance system with camera coverage situated at strategic locations.
Although a private university, Southern New Hampshire University’s Department of Public Safety continually works in concert with local Police, Fire and EMS. A spirit of cooperation is maintained as the department works hand-in-hand with these agencies to keep our campus safe. The department provides direct service programs to the member of the university community. The programs are dedicated to the prevention of crime and fire safety awareness. The programs vary in scope and topic but include a hands on Rape Aggression Defense class, personal safety awareness, identity fraud and a winter driving working shop to name a few. In compliance with the Campus Security Act of 1990 (CLERY Act), SNHU’s safety, security programs along with our crime and fire statistics are reported annually to the US Department of Education. This information can be found on the university’s website and in brochure form at the Public Safety Office. The Public Safety Office is located in Belknap Hall room 101.
Residence Life The Office of Residence Life supports the academic mission of the university by enhancing student learning inside and outside the classroom. Residence Life provides an environment that allows for individual growth and provides facilities that are well-maintained and safe. The Office of Residence Life staff, located in Chocorua Hall, Suite 3, offers referral information on university services, sponsors programs and assists with physical accommodations. The University does not provide graduate student housing.
Service and Community Involvement Through our programs and initiatives the Center for Service and Community Involvement strives to develop a culture of active citizenship where members of the SNHU community embrace civic engagement, volunteerism and service. By creating partnership with the Manchester and global community we offer students, faculty and staff the opportunity to engage in action, change and education and to foster active citizenship. Working with students, faculty, staff and local agencies, the Center helps to connect individuals and groups with area needs that meet their interests. The Center supports several programs and initiatives which include: • Alternative Breaks which provide opportunities for students to participate in week- long service projects out of the area • Service Learning, which provides the opportunity for students to engage in service directly related to their academic studies, where the service experience is used as an additional “test” 69