HEALTH SERVICES

Health Services is primarily interested in the prevention of disease and the treatment of minor injuries and acute illnesses. The Institute maintains limited health care services, with a nurse and a physician who keep limited office hours on campus five days a week. A medical form sent to all entering students requests a thorough physical examination, history of immunizations and other background information. These records are kept on file in the Health Services office and are mandatory conditions of enrollment.

The Institute cannot assume responsibility for the regular treatment of a student’s chronic condition present when the student enters the Institute; however, the Health Service will supervise the treatment and general health while the student is under the care of the family physician. Ordinarily, common medicines and drugs are furnished free. Certain services, such as X-ray examinations, special drugs and laboratory tests are not available. These can be obtained off campus via orders from the Health Service.

Rose-Hulman requires all students to show evidence of up to date immunizations, including a current TB skin test prior to enrollment. Failure to provide this information will prevent enrollment of next quarter’s classes. Rose-Hulman also requires all students to either show evidence of health insurance coverage or to purchase such insurance through the Institute.

COUNSELING SERVICES

The Student Counseling Center provides individual counseling services to students faced with a broad range of issues, such as academic stress, homesickness, relationships, family difficulties, and career concerns, to name a few. Couples counseling and group counseling is also provided according to the needs of the students. Staff is available for consultation services to students, faculty, and staff and is willing to provide educational workshops as needed. Counseling services are confidential and are free to all students. Referrals are made on an as needed basis. The staff is comprised of master’s level counselors who are currently enrolled as second-year doctoral Counseling Psychology students at Indiana State University. Supervision is provided to the counselors by a licensed Counseling Psychologist affiliated with Indiana State University.

STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS OR DISABILITIES

Rose-Hulman will work with students with special needs or disabilities to enable them to do their best while enrolled. The Director of International Student Services and Special Programs serves as an advocate and contact person for any students with special needs. Students needing special accommodations for housing, academics, or other situations must provide the Director with documents establishing the disability and a need for accommodation, which the student must specifically request. Documents may be submitted from psychologist, psychiatrist, or family doctors to the Director after the student has been admitted to Rose-Hulman. Any documents submitted by students with special needs should be dated within three years.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

The Director of International Student Services and Special Programs is located in the Student Affairs Office in the Hulman Union Building. This office provides information and counseling to international students on immigration and visa issues and other issues of concern.

No appointment is necessary. The Director of International Student Services acts as an advocate for international students and welcomes the opportunity to work with each and every one who chooses to study at Rose-Hulman.

ACADEMIC ADVISEMENT

At registration, each freshman is introduced to a member of the faculty who will serve as the student’s academic adviser. The academic adviser has a dual function of assisting the student with course planning and helping with problems related to college work and life on campus. In the middle of each grading period students receive progress reports through their adviser, providing the opportunity to discuss any problems related to academic progress. Students should feel welcome to visit with their academic advisers at any time.

THE LEARNING CENTER

The Learning Center, located in the lower level of the Logan Library, offers academic assistance for any freshman or sophomore Rose-Hulman course as well as most upper-level classes. Peer tutors—specially trained students supervised by professional staff—do the majority of the tutoring at the Center, working one-on-one with students. Professors encourage students to participate in Learning Center programs and study sessions.

The New Residence Hall houses the Learning Center’s support program targeted to students in sophomore level courses. A team of 6 tutors and a graduate assistant live in the hall to assist students during scheduled hours. Additional information about the Learning Center is available at www.rose-hulman.edu/lc.

RETENTION

During the last 5-10 years, Rose-Hulman has graduated approximately 75% of those students who first entered as freshmen. Over the ten-year period experience has been that from 6-8 percent of entering freshmen withdraw during or at the end of the freshman year, another 8-12 percent leave by the end of the sophomore year, and approximately 4 percent at some point in their junior or senior years. A majority of those who choose to leave the Institute do so to pursue degree programs not offered by Rose-Hulman.

CAREER SERVICES AND EMPLOYER RELATIONS

The Career Services Office counsels and assists graduates in securing employment in the professions, business and industry. It establishes contact with prospective employers, as well as graduate schools, aids in the preparation of applications, and arranges appointments and interviews. The Office also assists students in obtaining part-time, summer employment, and cooperative experiences as well as placement upon graduation. They also assist with resume writing, cover letters, and employer searches.

The placement record has been an outstanding one. Over 300 recruiters come to Rose-Hulman annually to offer a variety of positions. Each Rose-Hulman graduate has several on-campus interview opportunities and often more than one job offer from which to choose. Graduates are currently working in all 50 states and in 20 foreign countries.

Services are also available to alumni seeking employment. Employers seeking experienced personnel file their job needs with the Career Services Office, which, in turn, posts these opportunities on the alumni web site.

Through continuous contacts with business and industry and communications with Rose-Hulman personnel, information regarding part-time jobs on and off campus is recorded in the Career Services Office. Students seeking part-time employment are encouraged to contact this office regarding job opportunities.

The employer relations program provides a well established career marketplace and continually strives to add new markets for Rose-Hulman graduates.