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Campus Resources & Services
Office of Student Development
Office of Residence Life
Sorority and Fraternity Houses
Bookstore
The University Bookstore is located on the ground floor of Dolson Hall. The Bookstore sells necessary items for students including new and used textbooks, reference materials, and supplies. Millikin University clothing and other MU paraphernalia are also available as well as greeting cards, stationery and gift items. Merchandise is also available on our website at www.striglos.com/millikin. During final exam week each semester, the Bookstore offers students the opportunity to sell their textbooks through their buy-back program (depending on the market demand). Career Center The Career Center helps Millikin students develop and implement their career goals. It also assists students in incorporating community service experiences into their education, assists faculty in developing community-based teaching, and implements the civic education portion of Millikin's mission. Recognizing that career development is a lifelong process, the Career Center offers a variety of services designed to assist students in every phase of their career development. All Career Center services can be categorized into the following three areas of career development: Self-Assessment and Career Exploration Students needing assistance in choosing a major or in selecting a career can make an appointment to meet individually with a career counselor. Career assessment tools available in the Career Center will help students understand their unique traits (values, interests, personality and skills) and identify careers that complement those traits. Experiential Learning Students should actively seek meaningful work and/or service experiences to supplement their education. The Career Center aids students in locating part-time, internship, and summer employment opportunities that are related to their majors or career interests. Additionally, the center also assists students in on-campus and community work-study jobs, as well as community sites for off-campus service learning experiences. Students may register for several elective courses in service learning. Volunteer opportunities and other civic engagement activities are also promoted through the center. Employment and Graduate School Assistance As graduation approaches, students start focusing on getting a job and the Career Center is a great resource. Students routinely use the Career Center to learn how to write resumes and cover letters, interview effectively and develop a targeted job search. While some students begin their careers immediately after graduation, many students choose to continue education through graduate or professional studies. The staff leads students through the graduate school application process which could include clarifying educational goals, identifying and applying to potential graduate schools, preparing to take admission examinations, writing personal statements and selecting a graduate program. Career Center services:
Students utilizing the services of the Career Center who misrepresent their credentials are committing an offense of academic dishonesty. Conduct covered by this offense includes but is not limited to: (a) any attempt to falsify or misrepresent academic credentials, including degree being earned, academic discipline (major/minor/concentration/emphasis), date of graduation, grade point average, membership in academic honor societies, or academic scholarships earned. Examples of misrepresentation, as they apply to the Career Center, would include falsifying information provided for any of the following:
The following process and sanctions would occur if a student were found to be in violation of the aforementioned policy. Process for Review of Probable Academic Misrepresentation
Sanctions
*Decisions made by the Career Center are separate from any rules and possible actions from the Dean of Students/University Judiciaries. Appeals Written appeals may be submitted to the Dean of Students. For detailed information on Career Center services, please contact us at 424-6294 or visit us in Shilling Hall 103. Center for International Education The Center for International Education (CIE) is committed to increase global and international awareness and knowledge of students, faculty and staff at Millikin University. Specifically, the CIE will assist students and faculty in educational semester long and immersion experiences abroad, as well as help with the recruitment of international students, including their support and assistance while on campus. Consistent with Millikin's Mission to prepare students for democratic citizenship in a global environment, the Center for International Education will prepare Millikin students and faculty for productive engagement in the global society of the 21st century. The Center for International Education conducts a variety of semester abroad programs, one year abroad programs, and immersion courses during January, May, and in the summer. Semester and one year abroad courses include: EBC (Escula Bancaria y Comercial) in Mexico City, Mexico; ESGCI in Paris, France; ICDA (Instituto Cultural Dominico-Americano) in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic; PUCMM (Pontifica Universidad Catolica Maedra y Maestra) in Santiago, Dominican Republic; Tunghai University in Taichung, Taiwan; Changchun University of Chinese Medicine in Changchun, China; IES (International Education of Students); Subsidiary Experimental School of Northeast Normal University in Changchun, China; Millikin Semester in London. Immersion course destinations include: India, South Africa, China, Taiwan, Paraguay, Chile, Argentina, Dominican Republic, Eastern Canada, Italy, England, Eastern and Western Europe, Spain, and Costa Rica. CIE is located in lower RTUC, and the office number is 424-3758. Center for Multicultural Student Affairs The Center for Multicultural Student Affairs(CMSA) serves the needs of underrepresented students through advocacy, support, intervention, advising, leadership and access to opportunities. These needs are met through providing services such as various identity-based student organizations, social gatherings, academic support services and programs, leadership development opportunities, mentorship programs, and much more. The Center for Multicultural Student Affairs is also a place where students, faculty, staff, and members of the Decatur community can dialogue around issues of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, socio-economics, etc. The Center for Multicultural Student Affairs provides training and consulting around issues of social justice. CMSA also provides programs which encourage the celebration of various social identities. Most importantly, the CMSA serves as a place which all students, regardless of their social identities, can call "Home." CMSA is located in lower RTUC, and the office number is 362-6411. Computer Lab/Services A wide variety of computer and media learning services are available to students via the Information Technology Office located on the first floor of Shilling Hall, Room 114. Included among these services are advice related to acquiring a personal computer, connecting your personal computer to the Millikin wired and wireless network, obtaining user accounts for accessing the Millikin network, obtaining an e-mail user account, accessing resources in the general access computer labs, Publishing individual web pages via the Millikin network, and using computer and media projection equipment. For current and up-to-date information on these services and others that become available during the academic year, be sure to visit the Information Technology web page http://it.millikin.edu on a regular basis. Counseling Services It is not uncommon for students to experience distress from time to time. The college years are one of the most challenging transition periods in life. Adjusting to campus life, increased academic demands, relationship problems, and other personal issues can feel overwhelming at times. Confidential personal counseling services are available throughout the academic year to assist students in overcoming their difficulties in order to succeed at Millikin and improve the quality of their lives. Our counselors take a wellness approach that emphasizes personal responsibility, prevention, intervention, and a concern for the student. It is our goal to assist students in improving their abilities to make informed decisions that positively affect their mental, physical, and spiritual health. Counseling appointments can be arranged by calling 424-6360. The Counseling Center is located at 150 South Fairview Avenue. Decatur Indoor Sports Center (DISC) This 84,000 square foot facility offers an indoor soccer area, fitness center, basketball and volleyball courts, a golf practice and instruction area, a competition-grade track, an aerobics and dance area, climbing wall, and more. The facility is a partnership between Millikin University and the Decatur Park District and is open to all members of the Decatur community. The DISC is located at 1295 West Wood Street, and the contact number is 429-3472. Dining Services University dining services is being managed by Aramark. For more information operating hours and other dining service information, please contact Aramark at 424-6323. For information on student meal plans, please contact the Student Service Center at 424-6317. Fax Services A fax machine is available in the University mailroom for student use. Faxes can be sent or received at the following fax number: 217-424-3993. There is a nominal charge per page for sending or receiving faxes. Please have all incoming faxes include the following information: ATTENTION: Student's Name, Campus Address and contact phone number. Faxes can be sent or received between 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. or 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Financial Aid Financial Aid is administered by the Student Service Center located on the 1st floor of Shilling Hall in Room 118. For assistance with financial aid questions contact the Student Service Center at 424-6317. Fitness/Wellness Center The Allan-McClure Fitness/Wellness Center is located in the 84,000 square feet Decatur Indoor Sports Center (DISC). The facility provides up-to-date equipment for recreation and athletic use. The trained fitness center staff will accommodate all levels of exercise experience. The staff includes individuals who assist with questions regarding exercise technique, program design, nutrition and stress management. The strength training facility, comparable to elite national training facilities, also contains a variety of cardiovascular equipment and offers training classes by certified staff. The Allan-McClure Fitness/Wellness Center sponsors a wide variety of programs including Self-Defense, Nutrition, Neuromuscular Relaxation, and Nutritional Supplementation. Greek Life Greek life affords the student an excellent opportunity to develop leadership skills, enhance personal development and academic achievement, engage in community service activities, and build friendships that will endure long past his or her days on campus. There are four national women's sororities represented at Millikin University - Alpha Chi Omega, Delta Delta Delta, Pi Beta Phi and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., a historically African-American women's fraternity. The recently colonized Sigma Lambda Gamma Sorority, Inc., a multicultural based service organization, is currently in colony status on the Millikin campus. The majority of the sororities are currently governed by the Panhellenic Council on campus. There are six national men's fraternities represented on the Millikin campus-Alpha Tau Omega, Delta Sigma Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Tau Kappa Epsilon, and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.; a historically African-American men's fraternity. The majority of fraternities are currently governed by the Interfraternity Council on campus. Administrative staff in the Office of Student Programs advise the individual groups and governing bodies. Participation Affiliation with a Greek organization is achieved through a mutual selection process known as membership recruitment. Formal membership recruitment week is held at the beginning of the spring semester and includes an orientation program during which Interfraternity and Panhellenic Council officers explain the recruitment process. Informal recruitment periods are held throughout the year. Students are encouraged to consider all chapters in order to make the best evaluation of which one most closely meets their personal expectations and values. Recruitment programs, new member education, and initiation are restricted to full-time students who are in good standing with Millikin. To be initiated, a student must have successfully completed one college/University semester and be currently enrolled for at least 12 credit hours. Individual chapters have specific academic requirements for affiliation and initiation that are presented during recruitment activities. Eligibility for initiation must be certified by the Office of Student Programs at least 48 hours preceding the initiation. Any questions regarding how to get involved in Greek Life should be directed to the Office of Student Programs. Also read the information on Greek Housing in the Housing section of this handbook. Health Services The Health Services office is located in the Health and Counseling Center on the corner of Wood Street and Fairview Avenue. Nursing staff members are available 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday while classes are in session for the fall and spring semesters. Hours during breaks and summer vary. For more specific information, please contact Health Services at 217-424-6360 (fax 217-362-6497) or visit http://www.millikin.edu/health. Eligibility Health Services are available to all currently enrolled Millikin University students. Types of Service Available:
Your personal physician should manage any long-term medical conditions. How to Access Services In attempting to reduce waiting time and provide accurate medical evaluations and care, we utilize an appointment schedule. The doctor and physician's assistant are available Monday through Friday for limited hours each day. Please call the Health Service office to speak with a nurse about your illness or questions. After the nurse has triaged your symptoms, she will then schedule an appointment time that meets your needs or advise you on appropriate care. Appointments for the Women's Clinic are also scheduled through the nursing staff. Cost of Services Medical services are available at reduced or no charge. Any charges incurred are submitted to the Business Office and posted to your Millikin bill. We will print a receipt for services for you to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement. Home Page The Millikin University Homepage can be found at http://www.millikin.edu. Intramurals Intramurals provide a sports program in which both men and women may participate. This program is run entirely by student managers who work to meet the recreational needs of the Millikin community. Available activities include basketball, bowling, flag football, miniature golf, softball, volleyball and more. Captains must attend signup meetings. Check the Athletics/Intramurals web page (www.millikin.edu/athletics) or call Mills Hall (424-6344) with questions. Learning Enhancement Programs The Learning Enhancement Center provides academic support services to Millikin University students free of charge. The services include, but are not limited to, peer tutoring, development of effective study skills and accommodations for students with documented learning disabilities. Peer Tutoring -The Learning Enhancement Center provides academic support services to Millikin University students free of charge. The services include, but are not limited to, peer tutoring, development of effective study skills and accommodations for students with documented learning disabilities. Check our web site at http://www.millikin.edu/learningenhancement or call 424-3999 for more detailed information. The Office of Academic Development is located in the lower level of Staley Library, Rooms 14B-D. Lost and Found There is a lost and found center located at Safety and Security. If you lose something, it may be there; if you’ve found something, take it to Safety and Security. Articles will be held for only one semester. Mail Service All students who live in the residence halls may pick up their mail and packages at the University Mail Center, Shilling Hall 104A. The phone number is 420-6799. Students will have access to their mailboxes from 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., Monday - Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Friday and 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. Packages and Mail Center services will be available 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday. All students must show their Millikin I.D. in order to pick up packages. Letters and packages may be weighed and rated by the Mailroom (Shilling Hall, Room 104A) for the proper amount of postage. Stamps may be purchased in the Mail Room and the Campus Bookstore. The nearest package shipping facility is located at the Kroger grocery store in the nearby Fairview Village Shopping Center. On-Campus Check Cashing Services Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m On-campus check cashing is available in the Student Service Center, Shilling Hall 118 (Monday-Friday). The phone number is 424-6317. Personal checks (for amounts up to $50) and Millikin student payroll checks can be cashed. Student to student and two-party checks will not be cashed. Checks must be made payable to "cash." A fee of $25 is charged for each returned check and the privilege of cashing checks may be withdrawn. There is also an automated teller machine on campus located in the lower level of the Richards Treat University Center. Parental Notification Practices Millikin University strives to cultivate personal growth and responsibility in its students as they learn to establish their own independence. However, the University also believes in providing parents with the sensitive information they need to know in order to advise their students effectively. Parental notification is initiated when a member of the Student Development staff believes that parental involvement will help the student by providing support for their health and safety, academic success and/or personal development. Furthermore, Sections 951 and 952 of the 1998 Higher Education Amendment enables institutions of higher education to notify the parents or legal guardians when their student under the age of 21 has been found in violation of the institution's disciplinary code for drugs and alcohol. Parental notification is in addition to the intervention and education already offered students when such infractions are brought to the University's attention. Parents may be notified:
A professional staff member in the Division of Student Development will encourage the student to make the initial call to a parent or guardian. After the determination of a violation, students will be afforded an opportunity to contact their parent(s) or guardian before the university will issue a notification. In certain cases, written notification will be utilized in lieu of verbal contact. Parents/guardians interested in gaining further information about their student's academic records are encouraged to discuss this information with their student or request that the student sign a written consent to have this information shared with his/her parents. Consent forms are available at the Student Development Office. Parents should be aware that the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) prohibits the University from sharing student records (not including the above exceptions) without the student's written consent. Please direct all questions regarding Millikin University's Parental Notification Practices to the Office of the Dean of Students at (217) 424-6395. Parking Regulations Students that are allowed a vehicle on campus must register their vehicle at the Safety and Security Office. A vehicle will be considered properly registered when a valid parking decal or special parking permit is properly affixed to the vehicle. Students are only allowed to register one vehicle. Freshmen and sophomores are not eligible for on-campus parking permits unless extenuating circumstances exist. In such cases, the student must petition Safety and Security for a permit. Students may be required to provide verification of the extenuating circumstances. The cost of a parking permit for seniors and juniors is $50.00/per year and for sophomores and freshman (if approved) is $100.00/per year. Students are required to park according to the guidelines outlined in the Parking Information brochure published by the Millikin University Department of Safety and Security. Copies of this brochure are available at the Department of Safety and Security in Walker Hall. Students are cautioned to pay particular attention to reserved spaces such as visitor (Millikin students are not considered visitors), handicapped parking, and designated fire lanes. Students who fail to abide by the University's parking regulations are subject to fined parking tickets or having their vehicles towed. During snow emergencies, students may be asked to relocate their vehicles so that snow can be removed. Students must also be aware that certain city streets around campus are "snow emergency routes." Vehicles parked on these routes in violation of city ordinances will be towed at the owner's expense. Residence Life Services Greek Housing Six of Millikin's Greek organizations own and operate their chapter houses adjacent to the campus, and one is housed in University Housing. Meals are served in three of the chapters. Students who are not provided meals in their chapter house may purchase a University board contract at the regular residential board rate. Any upper-class student living in a residence hall may petition to move into a Greek chapter house at the end of his/her first semester of membership, if space permits. All members who wish to move into a Greek chapter house must complete a notification form that may be obtained from the Office of Student Programs (RTUC). The form must be approved by the chapter president, the Director of Student Programs, and the Office of Residence Life. Room and board fees for Greek chapter houses vary slightly among the groups. In general, the rates are approximately equal to those of University housing. Greek chapter houses are considered affiliated properties and on-campus housing. Therefore, all University policies apply to students residing in these facilities. See additional information in the section on Greek Life. Housekeeping Housekeeping service is provided in residence hall common areas including bathrooms (1 to 2 times per week and as needed), lounges and hallways. Students are responsible for cleaning their rooms. Laundry In each residence hall, coin-operated washers and dryers are available for use by residents. Check with the resident assistant for the laundry room location in each hall. Report malfunctions and receive refunds at the Facilities Office. You are encouraged to stay with your laundry at all times. The University does not take responsibility for theft of personal belongings. Maintenance Maintenance concerns should be reported to the resident assistant. The resident assistant will supply students with the correct information on how to resolve their concern. Refrigerators and Microwaves Microfridges are available in many residence hall rooms or may be rented from the Office of Residence Life (limited availability). Students may also bring their own refrigerators into the residence halls; however, they may not exceed 1.5 amps or be larger than 3 cubic feet. Personal microwaves are not allowed in the residence halls. Staff Millikin's residence halls are staffed by professional and student staff members committed to assist students. Staff members are available to answer questions about the University and the Decatur community, as well as to make referrals to agencies that can provide service and assistance. Most importantly, staff members are available to help address questions concerning personal, academic, or social problems common to most college students. Student Housing Council The Student Housing Council (SHC) is the students' voice in the operation of Millikin residence halls. Student interest and involvement in student government is important and welcome. Check with the resident assistant to find out how to become involved. The Resident Assistant (RA) is a trained student-staff member on each floor or in each apartment building selected due to his/her interest in helping other students. With your help, the RA will maintain harmony and a sense of respect in your community. Primarily, they are a resource person for you-there to assist you in all facets of your college experience. As you will discover, although RAs spend much time with their community, they have other responsibilities in their position (duty, training, meetings, etc.) and most importantly, they are full-time students at Millikin. The Area Coordinator (AC) is a full-time professional staff member with at least a Master's degree in Higher Education or related field. The AC is responsible for overall supervision, administration, and discipline in his/her residence hall area and can be easily found in his/her office in the Office of Residence Life Woods Suite 5, 1135 W. Wood St. The Residence Life staff are University officials charged with creating an educational environment and maintaining respect in the residence halls. Television Service Each residence hall room is equipped with a cable-television outlet. Basic cable service is provided at no cost to the student. Special cable subscriptions such as Home Box Office or Showtime are available at an additional cost, but the resident must make arrangements with Comcast of Decatur, located at 1275 N. Water St., phone 1-800-736-6705. Richards Treat University Center (RTUC) Richards Treat University Center (RTUC) provides an exciting and functional place for numerous University events. RTUC houses student lounge areas, conference and meeting rooms, Wornick Dining Restaurant, a convenience store, Grill eatery, and several University offices, including Dining Services, Catering, the Office of Student Programs, the Center for Multicultural Student Affairs, the Center for International Education, and Campus Scheduling. RTUC also houses the University Information Center (UIC), WJMU, the campus radio station, and the Office of Student Organizations (OSO). RTUC is the living room of the campus, the place where all members of the Millikin community meet, converse, and grow together. RTUC is open to all members of the University family-students, faculty, administration, alumni, and guests. Through various committees and staff, RTUC provides a place where cultural, intellectual, social, and recreational programs bridge classroom learning with out-of-the-classroom experiences. All of these events encourage self-directed activity and give maximum opportunity for leadership development and citizenship. Escorted guests are welcome to use RTUC. Appropriate behavior and citizenship are expected of all guests. Guest privileges are at the discretion of the staff. For further information, contact the Office of Student Programs at 424-6335 or the Campus Scheduling Office at 424-6206. Safety and Security The University Safety and Security office is located on the first floor of Walker Hall. The office operates 24 hours a day/7 days a week. Officers patrol the campus on foot, bikes, and in motorized vehicles. The department answers calls for service at any time day or night. An after-hours Safe Rides Program provides escorts to students to and from University and University affiliated property. Students are strongly encouraged to practice sound crime prevention precautions. Crime prevention tips are contained in the University's "Keep Safe on Campus" booklet (available at various locations around campus, including the Office of Student Development, the Department of Safety and Security or from the Safety & Security link on the University's web page) and through the Department of Safety and Security or the crime prevention units of the Decatur Police Department and Macon County Sheriff's Department. For assistance on campus, dial "8888." Decatur/Macon County is a 911 community (remember, many campus phones would require "7-911"). Emergency Procedures In event of any emergency in a residence hall-fire, illness, accident, etc.-notify Safety and Security at 464-8888. In the event of an emergency elsewhere on campus, contact Safety and Security immediately. Fire Alarms When the fire alarm sounds:
False alarms and genuine fire alarms are indistinguishable. Therefore, students should follow the fire procedures whenever the alarm sounds. Failure to evacuate appropriately may result in injury and will result in disciplinary action. Tornado Alert When notified that a tornado has been sighted in this area:
Space/Room Reservations Room reservations for meetings on campus must be done through the Campus Scheduling Office at the University Information Center in RTUC. The campus utilizes R25 scheduling software to manage all campus facilities and spaces. An electronic request through R25 must be submitted in order to receive confirmation of an event. The Campus Scheduler can be reached at 424-6206 or cscheduler@mail.millikin.edu. Set-up arrangements should be made at the time of scheduling. All food-service arrangements must be made with the catering manager after facility use has been arranged and confirmed. All audio/visual requests should be directed to Media Services at 424-6238. Recognized student organizations, faculty, and staff have priority for scheduling purposes. Rental fees are usually waived for these groups. Arrangements and charges will be assessed by the Scheduling staff for off-campus organizations. Scheduling should be done at least 14 days prior to an event in order to ensure space, equipment, and set-up arrangements. Academic classes will not be scheduled in RTUC. All cancellations should be made at least 48 hours prior to the start of the event by calling Scheduling staff at 424-6206 (weekdays) or the University Information Center at 424-3500 (weekends and evenings). Groups that fail to make notification of cancellation may forfeit reservation privileges for the remainder of the semester. Student organizations desiring to open an event to the public must receive permission from the Director of Student Programs before publicizing the event. Extension of normal building hours requires approval of the building director. Sponsoring organizations will be responsible for all costs associated with extension of the hours. Student Accounts - Campus Charges Campus charges (parking tickets, fines, ID fees, health service fees, etc.) will be assessed to individual student accounts each month. Students will receive a paper bill before each semester and each subsequent statement is sent electronically. Student accounts must be paid in full by the end of each term to be eligible to return the following semester. Students may access their account by going to MU Account Suite. Support Services for Students with Disabilities Millikin University students with a disability who wish to request academic accommodations under ADA/Section 504 must make an appointment with the Director of Academic Development in lower Staley Library, Rooms 14B-D. Students must submit written verification of their disability from an appropriately qualified professional who has made the diagnosis within the past five years. The diagnosis should also include specific recommendations about the appropriate academic modifications which will, in combination with the students' resources and talents enable their participation in the Millikin curriculum and provide the opportunity to achieve academic and career goals. Students will be required to sign a release of information form allowing staff to notify their faculty members about the accommodations to be provided. Information about students' needs and accommodations will be shared only with those individuals who need to know. Telephone Regulations and Guidelines Millikin coordinates and provides telephone services to campus through Telephone Services located in Shilling Hall- Room 105 and can be contacted at 424-5066. Access Codes and Policies One telephone jack is located in each room of University housing for use by students sharing the room. Each student living in these residences is issued a six-digit access code by request at telephone services. The access code permits a student to reach directory assistance, call long distance, and use calling cards from other long distance servers from any phone on campus. International calls also may be made using access codes. The code must be used to place any calls other than on-campus, local and "1-800," "1-888," or "toll-free" calls. Millikin provides a long distance carrier, SBC (as of this writing), for all personal long distance telephone calls. Students are free to use calling cards from other long distance carriers and are not restricted to use of the provided carrier. Each student is responsible for all calls made with his/her access code. Each code belongs solely to one student and should not be shared with anyone else under any circumstances. Telephone Services strongly advises against loaning an access code or writing it where someone else may find and use it. Please realize that if you share or lose your access code, you are accountable to pay all charges on your bill. If you believe someone is misusing your access code, contact Telephone Services immediately to have that code voided and to receive a new one. Unauthorized use of another's access code is considered theft, and disciplinary action may be taken. Collect, third party, and operator-assisted calls should not be billed to your campus phone. These calls are discouraged because of the cost and difficulty of billing these calls to the proper person. Do not sign up for special services on your phone lines. These phone lines are Millikin owned and these services are not allowed to be used. Using the telephone to make obscene or harassing calls is a violation of state and federal law. The University supports these laws and believes use of the telephone in this manner constitutes irresponsibility. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action. If you receive harassing and/or obscene phone calls, contact the Dean of Student Development or Safety and Security. Billing Procedures The access code provides the basis for billing of individual calls. Long distance telephone bills may be viewed via MU Online. Repeated problems with payment or damage to the phone system may cause the discontinuance of your access code for the remainder of the school year. Toll calls include long distance calls, directory assistance ("calling information") and international calls. No charge is made for on-campus or local calls. All 900 number calls are prohibited. Questions concerning the payment of telephone bills should be directed to the Student Service Center, 424-6317. Questions concerning access code difficulties should be directed to Telephone Services, 424-5066. Where to Report Problems If you have forgotten your access code or you need to arrange for a different code, you must come to Telephone Services in person, with your Millikin I.D. card. Access codes will not be given over the phone. Telephones not working properly should be promptly reported to Telephone Services (424-5066). Telephone Services, Shilling Hall, Room 105, is open 7 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays. Most problems can be corrected within 24 hours. Do not contact SBC or AT&T to request service for on-campus phone problems. SBC will bill you for its service, and it is your obligation to pay for the charges. Dialing Instructions (For calls placed from residence hall or other campus phones) On campus: Dial only the four-digit extension number. Local: Dial 7 + 7-digit-number Directory Assistance: Dial 16 + access code + 7 + 411 Long Distance (217 area code): Dial 16 + access code + 7 + 7-digit-number Long Distance (other than 217 area code): Dial 16 + access code + 7 + 1 + area code + 7-digit-number International: Dial 16 + access code + 7 + 011 + country code + city code Calling Cards: Dial 16 +access code + 7 and then follow the instructions for your particular type of calling card. “Toll-Free” numbers: dial 7 + 1-800-xxx-xxxx and continue with carrier’s instructions Phone Locations Blue Light (Emergency) Phones:
Outdoor Phones:
Transportation Bus transportation to and from downtown Decatur and the Hickory Point Mall is provided by Decatur Mass Transit District. Trolley transportation to and from downtown Decatur is provided by the Downtown Decatur Council. Buses stop at the corners of Fairview Avenue and Main Street and at Oakland Avenue and Main Street, Monday through Saturday. Schedule information may be obtained by calling 424-2800. Intercity bus service for Decatur is provided by Greyhound Lines, 877-6262. Airline service is provided by American Connection to St. Louis, 1-800-433-7300. University Information Center (Dial "0" or "3500") The University Information Center (UIC) is a service center for the Millikin community. Telephone and campus event information is available from the UIC, which is located near the front entrance of Richards Treat University Center. In addition, the following services are available: stamps, change and mail drop-off. The University Information Center is open seven days a week during the academic year. Vending Machines A wide variety of beverages and snacks is available in vending areas located in each residence hall, Shilling Hall and in the RTUC snack bar. Refunds are available from the Student Service Center, Shilling Hall 118. The contact number is 424-6317. Tampering with or destruction of vending machines is a violation of University policy. |
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