Accident Insurance Policy The University of Sioux Falls provides Intercollegiate Sports Accident Insurance which is available for student athletes as part of our participation in the NCAA. The University also provides a $5,000 accident insurance policy that covers all full-time undergraduate students while they are enrolled at USF. For more information on either of these policies, contact Zach Mathers, Head Athletic Trainer, at 605-575-2035 or email zach.mathers@usiouxfalls.edu.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Jorden Hall, First Floor | 605-331-6674 | ITHelpDesk@usiouxfalls.edu The University provides computer labs, network connections, and various technology needs through the Office of Information Technology. Beyond the administrative databases, networks, and phone lines, IT manages the MyUSF information portal available at my.usiouxfalls.edu. For the latest information on services, how-to documentation, and policies, please visit www.usiouxfalls.edu/it.
LIBRARY Mears Library | 605-331-6660 | http://usiouxfalls.libguides.com/home The Norman B. Mears Library seeks to meet students’ academic/ research needs through comfortable study spaces and both private and public study tables. Along with a large computer lab, printers and photocopiers, the library also offers the following for checkout: books, videos, laptops, headphones, calculators, voice recorders, and digital cameras. Typical Library Hours (Subject to change. Call 605-331-6660 for the latest information.) Monday–Thursday
8 a.m.–11 p.m.
Friday
8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Saturday
11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Sunday
2 p.m.–11 p.m.
LOST AND FOUND All found items should be brought to the Office of Student Development in the McDonald Center and may be claimed there by their owner.
MAIL SERVICES (SEE COUGAR CENTRAL— PAGE 10) Mailboxes are centrally located in the heart of campus, near Cougar Central in the McDonald Center. Packages must be picked up by the student in Cougar Central between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm.
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MAINTENANCE AND FACILITIES Staff and Services Maintenance for the campus is provided by Aramark Services and is tasked with the operation and maintenance of campus buildings and grounds. Whether it is trimming the landscape, repairing a heater unit, or the ensuring the cleanliness of classroom and lounge spaces, the facilities services personnel are dedicated to providing safe, clean, and aesthetically pleasing surroundings.
Work Order Procedures For work orders in the residence halls, students are asked to contact their Resident Assistant (RA) or their Resident Director (RD). For all other inquiries and reports, please contact Maintenance at 605-331-6688 or generate an automated work order here. (Also available at MyUSF.)
NOTARY SERVICES There are two Notaries Public on campus to serve the community and may be contacted to notarize or certify important documents: Marlene Quittem in Jorden Hall (2nd floor)
605-331-6609
Brenda Thomas in IT (Jorden Hall 1st floor)
605-331-6645
Traci Osterberg in the Registrar’s Office (Jorden Hall, 1st floor)
605-331-6657
SERVICES FOR VETERANS AND RESERVE MILITARY The University of Sioux Falls has been approved for education by the Veteran’s Administration. Veterans must file a certificate of eligibility in the Office of the Registrar prior to certification of registration. Those students who may be called to Active Duty may refer to their academic catalog to learn more about accommodations that can be arranged. Our campus is committed to meeting the unique needs of veterans and reserve military and to supporting veterans’ academic goals and personal development through proactive programming and responsive student services.