Student Handbook
The student services outlined below are also described in greater detail within the Student Handbook. Students are encouraged to refer to the Student Handbook for comprehensive information about the full range of services available, including specific policies, procedures, and resources related to each area mentioned.
Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
The Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs (VCSA) oversees student support areas and programs for the entire university community. Student Affairs is involved in all aspects of a student’s life including student activities, community involvement, health and wellness, and learning support. The Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Director - Student Affairs act as ombudspersons for all students.
ATSU Student Affairs is comprised of the following functional areas: Admissions, Behavioral Health and Wellness, Enrollment Services, Learning Resources & Accommodation Services, Student Life, and the Thompson Campus Center.
Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Contact
Deanna Hunsaker, DHEd, MBA
Interim Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
800 W. Jefferson St., Kirksville, Missouri 63501
Tinning Education Center, 2nd Floor Student Affairs Suite
E-mail: dhunsaker@atsu.edu
Executive Assistant: 660.623.2236
Michael Zajac, MA
Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
5835 E. Still Circle, STE. 102, Mesa, AZ 85206
480.219.6026
E-mail: michaelzajac@atsu.edu
Executive Assistant: 660.626.2236
Dianne Korth, MA
Director - Student Affairs
1075 E. Betteravia Rd., STE. 201, Santa Maria, CA 93454
805.621.7681
E-mail: diannekorth@atsu.edu
Executive Assistant: 660.626.2236
Admissions
ATSU Admissions is dedicated to providing support for University programs by recruiting and advising highly-qualified students who are committed to lifelong learning, becoming competent healthcare providers, and serving underserved populations.
Contact Admissions
admissions@atsu.edu
660.626.2237
Arizona Campus: 5845 E. Still Circle, Ste. 201, Mesa, AZ 85206
California Campus: 1075 E. Betteravia Rd., Ste. 201, Santa Maria, CA 93454
Missouri Campus: 800 W. Jefferson St., Kirksville, MO 63501
atsu.edu/admissions
Diversity & Inclusion
ATSU is deeply committed to an educational and collaborative environment embracing cultural proficiency. Students striving to become the best healthcare professionals possible must understand and embrace society’s diversity. The Department of Diversity & Inclusion provides resources for students including a calendar of diversity-related events, trainings and university-wide programming, and scholarships.
Contact Diversity & Inclusion
Clinton Normore, EdD, MBA
Chief Diversity Officer
diversity@atsu.edu
Arizona campus: 623.251.4705
Missouri campus: 660.626.2210
Connect with Diversity & Inclusion
Enrollment Services
Enrollment Services supports the institutional mission by providing quality services to students, faculty, academic and administrative departments, and alumni. Enrollment Services also protects the University’s integrity through fair and consistent application of academic rules and regulations established by faculty, administration, and state and federal governments.
Enrollment Services houses student academic records, manages course registration, grades, transcripts, diplomas, as well as editing and publishing the University Catalog. Additionally, Enrollment Services assists students with securing aid to finance their education at ATSU through Title IV Federal Financial Aid programs including Unsubsidized Direct Loans, GradPLUS Loans, and Federal Work-Study. Enrollment Services is responsible for publishing Cost of Attendence information for each school, program, and year students are enrolled. Students using Veteran’s Benefits to help finance their education can connect with their School Certifying Official within Enrollment Services. Both internal and external scholarship opportunities are advertised by Enrollment Services.
Another service provided by Enrollment Services is one-on-one Financial Aid advising appointments, where students can ask questions and learn more about financing their education, understanding the Cost of Attendance, debt management, and financial aid planning.
Contact Enrollment Services
enrollmentservices@atsu.edu
atsu.edu/enrollment-services
Telephone: 660.626.2019
Arizona: 5850 E. Still Circle; 1st Floor Student Affairs Suite
Missouri: Tinning Education Center, 2nd Floor Enrollment Services Suite
Information Technology Services
Information Technology Services (ITS) provides technology resources, services and support to ATSU students.The main point of contact for student issues is ITS Service Desk, who may be reached at 660.626.2200. Students may also enter requests for IT service by accessing the service desk via the my.atsu.edu portal or the ITS website at its.atsu.edu.
Contact ITS
Phone: 660.626.2200
Submit a Service Desk ticket via its.atsu.edu
Arizona: Building 5850, 1st Floor (across from Student Lounge)
Missouri: George Still Building, Ground Floor
California: 1075 E. Betteravia Rd., Suite 201
St. Louis Dental Center: 1634 Park Ave, 2nd Floor
Connect with ITS
its.atsu.edu
facebook.com/its.atsu.edu
Learning Resources & Accommodation Services
Learning Resources & Accommodation Services (LRAS) provides advising and a variety of other services to ATSU students who want to improve their learning and academic performance. In addition, LRAS provides necessary and reasonable academic adjustments (accommodations) for ATSU students with disabilities.
Contact Learning Resources & Accommodation Services
Jennifer McNeely, MA
Director - Learning Resources & Accommodation Services
E-mail: jmcneely@atsu.edu
Telephone: 660.626.2774
Schedule an appointment online at:
www.atsu.edu/lras
Behavioral Health and Wellness
ATSU Behavioral Health & Wellness (BH&W) is for more than just a student’s behavioral or emotional health. BH&W plays a critical role in maximizing a students’ educational potential by helping them deal with barriers to learning stemming from emotional or personal concerns. BH&W allows students to get the most of their professional education.
Contact Behavioral Health and Wellness
Sarah Thomas, EdD, MSW, LCSW, Director, Behavioral Health & Wellness
E-mail: snthomas@atsu.edu
Telephone: 660.626.2424
Oklahoma Building, 210 S. Osteopathy
*Can see students located in Missouri or Arizona
Desirai Browning, MAS, LAMFT, Behavioral Health & Wellness Counselor
E-mail: desiraibrowning@atsu.edu
Telephone: 480-626-6170
5835 Building, Ste. 102
*Can see students located in Arizona
Karen Taylor, MS, LPC, NCC, Behavioral Health & Wellness Counselor
E-mail: karentaylor@atsu.edu
Telephone: 480-265-8069
5835 Building, Ste.102
*Can see students located in Arizona, California, and Missouri
For students living in anywhere in the United States:
TimelyCare at ATSU provides virtual care at no-charge for all ATSU residential students (includes KCOM, MOSDOH, ASHS, ASDOH, SOMA, California-PA):
- 24/7 Mental health support
- 24/7 on-demand & scheduled medical visits
- Schedule virtual health coaching
- Scheduled counseling (up to 12 visits/year)
- Psychiatry (by referral from ATSU Behavioral Health & Wellness)
- Digital self-care content to include yoga, guided meditation, and more.
Go to Timelycare.com/atsu or download the TimelyCare app and sign in with your ATSU email address. Timely Care Customer Service: 833-4-TIMELY
Connect with Behavioral Health & Wellness
https://www.atsu.edu/student-affairs/behavioral-health-and-wellness
Campus Safety
A.T. Still University employs a Director of Campus Safety who oversees and manages Campus Safety teams across all ATSU campuses, including Kirksville, MO; Mesa, AZ; Santa Maria, CA; and St. Louis, MO. Each campus has a dedicated management structure to ensure effective oversight. The Campus Safety Department is responsible for enforcing rules and regulations established through University policies and procedures designed to maintain a safe and secure environment.
The Campus Safety Department is staffed by unarmed, uniformed officers, consisting of ATSU Campus Safety Officers and, depending on campus location, augmented through contracted Securitas Officers. All Campus Safety Officers are trained and committed to the mission of providing a safe and secure environment for students, staff and faculty at every ATSU site.
Contact Security
Mesa Campus – ATSU Campus Safety
Dial 480.341.9075
or *7 (from on-campus landline)
Kirksville Campus – ATSU Campus Safety
Dial 660.349.9513
or 33 (from on-campus landline)
Santa Maria Campus - Securitas
Dial 805-245-6221
or *32 (from on-campus landline)
St. Louis Dental Education and Oral Health Center
Dial 660.626.9856
Student Life
Student Life fosters academic, professional, and social development of ATSU students through intentional programming, cultivating student leaders and leadership opportunities, and supporting Registered Student Organizations (RSO) at ATSU. Student Life encourages and promotes life outside the classroom by fostering a community of collaboration, responsibility, and respect among all ATSU community members.
Contact Student Life
Email: studentlife@atsu.edu
Arizona: 5850 E. Still Circle; 1st Floor Student Affairs Suite
Missouri: Tinning Education Center, 2nd Floor Student Life Suite
California: 1075 E. Betteravia Rd Ste 201, Santa Maria CA 93454
Connect with Student Life
www.atsu.edu/department-of-student-affairs/student-life
atsu.edu/engageaz
atsu.edu/engagemo
Download the ATSU GO mobile app through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
Student Wellness
The overall philosophy of Student Wellness is to provide an atmosphere of health and programs, which will enable students to reach their maximum potential in mind, body, and spirit. This “holistic” approach to medicine is distinctive to ATSU’s osteopathic heritage.
Contact Student Wellness Programs
Sarah Thomas, EdD, MSW, LCSW
Director of Behavioral Health & Wellness
E-mail: snthomas@atsu.edu
Telephone: 660-626-2751
Oklahoma Building, 210 S. Osteopathy | Kirksville, MO 63501
Samantha Nabaty, MPH
Assistant Director of Student Outreach and Wellness
E-mail: samanthanabaty@atsu.edu
Telephone: 480-219-6176
5835 E. Still Circle | Mesa, AZ 85206
Connect with Student Wellness Programs
www.atsu.edu/department-of-student-affairs/still-well-student-wellness-program
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