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International Student Support
Culver-Stockton College partners with Blessing Health Services to provide healthcare at minimal cost. Students may enroll in the convenient care program at the beginning of each academic year. Students who begin school in the spring semester (January of an academic year) may also enroll at the start of their first semester. The cost for the program is $75. This fee allows students to have unlimited access to basic care at the Blessing Health Services Convenient Care in Canton (located inside of County Market). Extensive testing, x-rays, prescriptions or other services are not covered, so students should check with their existing health/medical insurance for additional coverage.
The J.E. and L.E. Mabee Center is a 26,000-square-foot recreation and wellness facility with a plethora of equipment and opportunities. The Mabee Center is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment such as strengthtraining machines, free weights, treadmills, Stairmasters, arc trainers and spinning bikes. It features a movement studio, a hospital and learning lab, and basketball, volleyball and tennis courts. A range of strength-building options is available for students, faculty, staff and alumni to build muscle and keep fit at Culver-Stockton College.
REGULAR OPERATIONAL HOURS The Mabee Center generally operates seven days a week per the academic calendar. Times may vary according to recognized holidays and breaks. Our regular operational hours are as follows:
Monday – Thursday: 6 a.m. - 11 p.m. Friday: 6 a.m. - 9 p.m. Saturday: Noon - 5 p.m. Sunday: 3 -11 p.m. *Times may be subject to change based on usage and the academic calendar.*
MULTICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT
Culver-Stockton College embraces a strong commitment to diversity by promoting inclusion, acceptance, respect, empowerment, and appreciation of every individual regardless of race, gender, age, ethnicity, ability or disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socioeconomic status, religious affiliation, or national origin. As a College, we understand that each student is unique and that our commonalities and differences are valuable to our community. We work to achieve this by recruiting and retaining a diverse population of students and by creating a living environment that fosters effective and positive communications and interactions among diverse populations. Diversity Initiatives hosts a plethora of activities and programs for the C-SC and local community; that is, Soul Food Night, International Food Night, Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration, Diversity Week, Movie Nights, Slam Poetry Nights, and much more.
Organizations Black Student Union International Student Organization Faculty and Staff Diversity Council
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SUPPORT Located in the Gladys Crown Student Center, the Multicultural Development Office offers a wide variety of services to all international students. International students can seek support for academic and personal matters, as well as information on maintaining their visa status. International Student Ambassadors (ISA) student organization is advised by the Multicultural Development Coordinator.
If the Multicultural Development Coordinator is unavailable, international students may seek assistance in the Registrar’s Office located in Henderson Hall, or email Karla McReynolds at kmcreynolds@culver.edu.
RELIGIOUS/SPIRITUAL LIFE
Culver-Stockton College, related to the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and following in its rich tradition, encourages and nurtures growth in academia and faith. The College community provides varied opportunities for many expressions of faith under the supervision of the Chaplain’s Office, including three spiritual venues available
for ecumenical chapel services. The Chaplain is committed to fostering interfaith relationships and providing support for all students (whether religiously observant or not), coordinates religious groups on campus, offers pastoral care and spiritual guidance, serves as a liaison between the College and the larger church community, and coordinates community service efforts. The Chaplain also serves as a resource for the College community’s attention to its religious and ethical commitments. The Chaplain’s Office is located in the Robert W. Brown Performing Arts Center.
RESIDENCE LIFE
Culver-Stockton College is dedicated to the development of residential communities focused on open communication, respect for others, and a sense of shared responsibility. Community living enhances student learning and supports personal and academic success. The situations that occur in a group-living environment provide valuable opportunities for students to grow in their knowledge of themselves and others. Each member of our staff has a responsibility for maintaining the quality of the residential student experience at a high level, focusing particularly on identifying at-risk students. Our professional staff serve as educators, focusing their interactions with students toward the enhancement of academic and social learning. Because of this belief, residence hall living is required of all full-time students. Exceptions to this policy are students who are married or living with their parents or a legal guardian. In addition, students age 21 or older by September 1 of the academic year in question that do not receive institutional financial aid may choose to live off-campus. Students may also appeal to the Dean of Student Life for exemption from our residential living requirement. Contact the Program Manager of Residence Life and/or more information can found in the Campus Life section on the website.
All students residing on campus are required to have a meal plan. In addition, the majority of residence halls are equipped with some kitchen spaces, featuring microwave ovens, refrigerators, and stoves.
Each traditional residence hall is staffed with undergraduate resident assistants (RAs), and each Greek chapter house is also staffed with undergraduate RAs. Each works to build vibrant and engaged communities, to provide individual students with assistance/support, and to make referrals to professional staff as needed. These students receive extensive training in the areas of community building, helping skills, referral options, emergency procedures, school policies, and recognition of student distress. Resident Directors and other professional staff also reside in residence halls to provide oversight for both student staff and residents. These staff members serve as primary respondents to emergencies and incidents that occur after hours.
STUDENT ENGAGEMENT & INTRAMURAL SPORTS
Student engagement at Culver-Stockton College is planned and implemented through various channels. The Director of Student Engagement works with a variety of student leaders and student organizations to plan and coordinate events within the residence halls and campus-wide. Activities are designed to meet the educational, social, spiritual and recreational needs of students. Activities can be sponsored by the Office of Student Life, Resident Assistants (RAs), Greek life or student organizations. The Campus Programming Council (CPC), a volunteer student organization energized by the opportunity to implement activities with broad student appeal, sponsors most activities. The mission of CPC is to maintain enthusiasm and spirit by providing an entertaining atmosphere throughout the campus community of Culver-Stockton College. For additional information, contact the Director of Student Engagement in the J.E. and L.E. Mabee Recreation and Wellness Center.
The Culver-Stockton College Intramural Sports program is designed to give students the opportunity to participate in athletic events in order to develop leadership skills, teamwork and sportsmanship. Other benefits of participation in intramurals include expanding opportunities to socialize through friendly competition, relieving stress through vigorous activity and maintaining health and physical fitness. For additional information, please contact the Coordinator of Intramural Sports or the Director of the Mabee Center & Student Engagement.
STUDENT CONDUCT
Living and studying in an educational community requires each of us to live within certain parameters and expectations. Students at Culver-Stockton College are expected to behave so as to bring honor and dignity to themselves and to their College by displaying the values of responsibility, civility, and accountability.
Responsibility: Students use good judgment in their decision-making.
