Jacksonville State University - Mimosa Yearbook (Jacksonville, AL)

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Gateway io the University Prospective Students Learn About JSU Through the Information Center The Information Center functions as the gateway to the University. Teresa Cheatham and Gus Ed- wards, with a staff of four student tour guides, give tours and provide informa- tion to prospective students and their parents. Usually, the Information Center staff members are the first con- tacts that the public makes with the University. There- fore, the staff is responsible for making the best impres- sion possible for JSU. The little rock house was built. in 1937 as a ser- vant house for workers on the Edwards farm. In 1980, JSU purchased the house and property. Jack Hopper, Vice President of Institu- tional Advancement per- suaded the University to re- model the quaint building into the warm, atmospheric welcome center that it is to- day. Located in the little rock house , the Information Center provides a complete introduction to J SU for pro- spective students and their parents. Starting with bro- chures of information about JSU's programs, the mem- bers of the staff answer questions about JSU then move on to the recruiting van for a tour of the campus. The tour begins at the Infor- mation Center and winds around the campus. Every building is pointed out to the guest and a description of the building is explained, along with what depart- ments and subjects are housed in each. The guests are taken in the dorms and various other buildings, if they so desire. After the tour is given, appointments with faculty and administrator are made for the guests, desired. The administrati K and faculty are very goo about keeping appoint, ments with the prospectiv students that may havii questions concerning theii future at the University! This allows the students know that the faculty an i staff care. In keeping with JSU? celebrated tradition, the In? formation Center always ofii fers that personal touch f Teresa Cheatham I fi 20 Campus Life: Information Center

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D 'U rl f - K 3 Infirmory Provides Medical Service The infirmary at -ISU is a great help to the students who live on campus. It is lo- cated on Trustee Circle be- tween Sparkman and Mason Halls. The infirmary has five student workers who help with the clerical work and nursing. Carol Lawler and Mary Holder assist Dr. Sam Crawford. Ms. Lawler and Dr. Crawford have been with J SU for ten years, while Ms. Holder has been here for thirteen years. The infirmary provides medical and counseling ser- vices. It is open from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., Monday Stuffed with Experienced Personnel through Friday. Dr. Craw- ford sees patients from 8:00 to 9:15 in the morning and 2:30 until 4:30 in the after- noon on Mondays, Tues- days, and Wednesdays. Pa- tients may be seen by appointment or on a walk-in basis. The infirmary sees an average of fifty students dai- ly and treats various types of ailments. They focus on acute, short-term illnesses such as colds, flu, urinary problems, and bone injuries. They also offer Health Edu- cation counseling. There is a small pharmacy located in the infirmary. The drugs are given at a minimum cost and the ser- vices are given at no charge except for lab and medical costs. The average cost is five dollars per visit. All services are confiden- tial and a nurse is on call twenty-four hours a day. The nurse can be reached after hours by calling the campus police department or a dorm director. The infirmary was estab- lished by Dr. Williams and was originally located in the bottom of Daugette Hall. In 1973 it moved to its present location. The infirmary is a great 22 Campus Life: Infirmary help to the students, espe- cially those who are short of cash and need help. Never- theless, many students do not take advantage of its services. In fact, some are not even aware of its exis- tence on the University campus. The infirmary is a service operation provided to the students by JSU. It is an ef- ficient substitute for stu dents' personal physici and a great convenience those students who live far from their personal d tors. Jan Rider