Frequently Used Phone Numbers and Web Sites
Kansas University Heritage and Traditions
Codes and Policies
Alcohol and Drug Use Policy
Copyright Policies
Software License Compliance
Equal Opportunity/Nondiscrimination Policies
KU Medical Center Student Email
Police Authority & Service for KU Medical Center
Procedures for Reporting Sexual Assault
Procedures Governing Fund Raisers and Events
Research Activities
Smoking and Tobacco Policy
Student Health Policies
Student Records Policy
Malpractice Insurance
Student Rights and Responsibilities
Tips on Social Networking
KUMC Faculty/Staff/Student Information Line
Workers Compensation Coverage
Campus Departments
Alumni and Community Relations
Beauty Salon/Barber Shop
Dykes Library
External Affairs
Gift Shops
International Programs
Parking Services
Student Financial Accounting
Student Union Corporation/Matthews Medical Books
University Relations
Division of Student Services
Counseling and Educational Support Services
Enroll and Pay - Student Administration System
Kirmayer Fitness Center
Office of the Registrar
Student Engagement
Student Financial Aid
Student Health Services
Student Housing (Off Campus)
KUMC is an AA/EO/Title IX Institution.
Procedures and policies of the University of Kansas Medical Center, and its subunits, are subject to change.
Editors: Ryan Gove
Special thanks to the Handbook Committee: Dr. Joseph Bast, Moffett
Ferguson, Elaine Brinson, Marcia Jones, and Laura Zeiger.
A complete phone directory listing additional departments and services
is available on the University of Kansas Medical Center web site,
at http://www2.kumc.edu/directory
Persons with speech or hearing impairments who wish to contact the
above phone numbers may use the Kansas State Relay at 800-766-3777 (TDD).
Lawrence Campus Dialing is 4-XXXX
Witchita Campus Dialing is 3-XXXX
KUMC On-Campus Dialing: Dial 8-XXXX
Accounting
Comptroller________________________________________________________________________8-5297
Student Financial Accounting __________________________________________________________ 8-2590
Administration
Robert Hemenway, Ph.D., Chancellor ___________________________________________________ 4-4810
Barbara Atkinson, M. D. Executive Vice Chancellor __________________________________________ 8-1440
Bob Page, Hospital President & Chief Executive Officer ______________________________________ 8-1270
Barbara Atkinson, M. D. Executive Dean, School of Medicine __________________________________ 8-1440
Karen L. Miller, R. N., Ph. D., FAAN, Senior Vice Chancellor and Dean, Schools of Nursing and Allied Health _________________________________________________________________________________ 8-1665Vince Loffredo, Ed.D.,Vice Chancellor of Student Services_____________________________________8-4698
S. Edwards Dismuke, M. D. Dean, School of Medicine -Wichita ________________________________ 3-2600
Allen B. Rawitch, Ph. D. Dean, Graduate Studies ___________________________________________ 8-1258
Alumni Relations
Kim Huyett, Director _________________________________________________________________8-1255 http://www.kumc.edu/alumni
Auditoriums
Auditorium Scheduling _______________________________________________________________8-7326 http://www.kumc.edu/vc/index.html
Beauty Shop
Office ____________________________________________________________________________ 8-2518
Bookstore
Student Union Corporation/Matthews Medical Books ________________________________________
8-2537
http://www.kumedbooks.com
Cafeteria
KU Hospital _______________________________________________________________________8-7681
Cafeteria Daily Menu ________________________________________________________________ 8-2917
http://www2.kumc.edu/cafeteria
Calendar of Events
http://www2.kumc.edu/calendar
Chapel
Chapel Office ______________________________________________________________________ 8-1215
Open to patients, families, staff, students, and employees for prayer
and meditation
Community Affairs
Paula Baum, Program Director ________________________________________________________ 8-1017 http://www.kumc.edu/community
Counseling
Counseling and Educational Support Services ____________________________________________ 8-6580 http://www.kumc.edu/studentcenter/scess
Degree Programs
http://www.kumc.edu/guides/careers/
Directory
Directory Assistance or Information _____________________________________________________ 8-5000 http://www2.kumc.edu/directory
Educational Resources
Educational Support Services _________________________________________________________ 8-4688 http://www.kumc.edu/studentcenter/scess
Employment
Human Resources
Rick Robards, Director ______________________________________________________________ 8-5086 http://jobs.kumc.edu
http://www2.kumc.edu/safety
Equal Opportunity Office
Jayne Owen, Director _________________________________________________8-1206 TTY:
913-588-7963 http://www.kumc.edu/eoo/
External Affairs
Marcia Nielsen, Vice Chancellor for Public Policy___ ________________________________________ 8-1872
Gift Shops
Marilyn Sommers, Manager __________________________________________________________ 8-5495
Bell Memorial Lobby Gift Shop ________________________________________________________ 8-5495
Sunflower Gift Shop ________________________________________________________________ 8-5496
Health Services
Employee Health __________________________________________________________________ 8-6512
Student Health, Stephanie Jernigan, Director_____________________________________________ 8-1941 http://www.kumc.edu/studentcenter/health.html
Housing Information (Off Campus Housing)
Student Services ___________________________________________________________________ 8-4695
http://www2.kumc.edu/classifieds/housingads
Information Resources
James L. Bingham, Associate Vice Chancellor ____________________________________________ 8-4900
http://www2.kumc.edu/ir
Instructional Support
Scheduling Classrooms and Auditoriums________________________________________________ 8-7326 http://www.kumc.edu/instructionalservices/scheduling.html
International Programs
Administrative Office ________________________________________________________________ 8-1480 http://www.kumc.edu/international
Kirmayer Fitness Center
Jan Schmidt, Director _______________________________________________________________ 8-1532 http://www.kumc.edu/kirmayer/index.html
KU Endowment
http://www.kuendowment.org
KUMC Auxiliary
http://www.kumc.edu/auxiliary
KUMC Credit Union
Administrative Office________________________________________________________________ 8-5375
http://www.kumccu.org
KUMC Publications
http://www.kumc.edu/guides/publicationsguide.html
Libraries
Clendenning History of MedicineLibrary and Museum_______________________________________ 8-7244 http://clendening.kumc.edu
DykesLibrary, Circulation_____________________________________________________________ 8-7166 http://library.kumc.edu/
Lost and Found
Guest Services located in the Heart Center _______________________________________________ 8-1234
Office of the Registrar
Chris Meiers, Registrar ______________________________________________________________ 8-7055
Enrollment ________________________________________________________________________8-1055
Student Records ___________________________________________________________________ 8-1048
Tuition and Fees ___________________________________________________________________ 8-6591
Residency ________________________________________________________________________ 8-7055 http://www.kumc.edu/studentcenter/registrar.html
Parking and Landscape Services
Richard Johnson, Director ____________________________________________________________ 8-5175
http://www.kumc.edu/parking
Pharmacy
Adminitsrative Office_________________________________________________________________ 8-2330
http://www2.kumc.edu/pharmacy
Student Engagement
Ryan Gove, Director _________________________________________________________________ 8-6681 http://www.kumc.edu/studentcenter/srwd.html
Student Financial Aid
Sara Honeck, Director _______________________________________________________________ 8-5170 http://www.kumc.edu/studentcenter/financialaid.html
Student Health Insurance
Student Health Insurance Verifacation Office______________________________________________ 8-4695 http://www.kumc.edu/studentcenter/healthinsurance.html
Student Services
Vince Loffredo, Ed.D.,Vice Chancellor of Student Services____________________________________ 8-4698http://www.kumc.edu/studentcenter
University Police
Emergency __________________________________________________________________________ 911
Rick Johnson, Director ______________________________________________________________ 8-5133
Dispatcher - Information Police Services _________________________________________________ 8-5030
http://www.kumc.edu/police
Volunteer Services, Hospital
Coordinator _______________________________________________________________________ 8-6560
Other Campuses
University of Kansas
http://www.ku.edu
KUMC is part of the University of Kansas (Lawrence, KS)
KUMC Wichita Campus
http://wichita.kumc.edu
School of Medicine, Wichita campus
Kansas City
http://www.kansascity.com
General information About Kansas City
http://www.kumc.edu/Pulse/localarea.html
Links to visitor information, media, pro sports
The founding of a school of medicine was contemplated in the 1864 act of the Kansas Legislature establishing the University of Kansas. The University welcomed its first class in 1866, but there were no courses in medicine. It was not until 1880 that the first step was taken with the establishment of a one-year "preparatory medical course" under the administration of the University on the Lawrence campus. The second step occurred in 1905 when the Kansas City Medical College (founded in 1869 in Kansas City, Missouri) and the Medico-Chirurgical College (founded in 1893 in Kansas City, MO) and the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Kansas City, KS were merged to form the last two years of a four-year medical course under the direction of the University of Kansas.
The name "Eleanor Taylor Bell Memorial Hospital" remained at the original location. "Bell Memorial Hospital" at the 39th Street location gave way to the "University of Kansas Hospitals" in 1936. In 1947 the Kansas Board of Regents designated the name "University of Kansas Medical Center" to express more adequately the manifold activities.
Beginning in the early 1970's, an acceleration of activities and programs were undertaken in an effort to combat the shortages of health professionals in the state. The "Medical School" became a "College of Health Sciences" with three schools-Medicine, Nursing, and Allied Health. Increased classes were accepted in all programs and faculty was increased; the most ambitious of all previous building projects was begun. A branch of the medical school was opened in Wichita and a portion of each medical class now completes the final two years of medical training in a community-based program in cooperation with Wichita hospitals. A state-wide outreach program was initiated to enable the College of Health Sciences to take its educational and health care programs to the service of people all over the state, and also assist communities in the recruitment of physicians and makes health professionals available as substitute doctors and technical advisors. To better serve the student body, faculty and state, the Archie R. Dykes Library of the Health Sciences was added to the Medical Center in July, 1983.
The Legend of the Kansas Jayhawk
Mascots are believed to bring good luck, especially to athletic
teams. KU is home of the Jayhawk, a mythical bird with a fascinating
history. Its origin is rooted in the historic struggles of Kansas
settlers. The term "Jayhawk" was probably coined about 1848. Accounts
of its use appeared from Illinois to Texas. The name combines two
birds-the blue jay, a noisy, quarrelsome thing known to rob other
nests, and the sparrow hawk, a stealthy hunter. The message here:
Do not turn your back on the bird.
During the 1850s, the Kansas Territory was filled with such Jayhawks. The area was a battle-ground between those wanting a state where slavery would be legal and those committed to a Free State. The factions looted, sacked, rustled cattle, and otherwise attacked each other's settlements. For a time, ruffians on both sides were called Jayhawkers; however the name stuck to the free staters. Lawrence, where KU would be founded, was a Free State stronghold. During the Civil War, the Jayhawk's ruffian image gave way to a patriotic symbol. Kansas Governor Charles Robinson raised a regiment called the Independent Mounted Kansas Jayhawks. By war's end, Jayhawks were synonymous with the impassioned people who made Kansas a Free State. In 1886, the bird appeared in a cheer-the Rock Chalk chant. When KU football players first took the field in 1890, it seemed natural to call them Jayhawkers.
KU's Colors
KU's colors have been crimson and blue since the early 1890s.
Originally, the Board of Regents had decided to adopt the University
of Michigan's colors, maize and sky blue. Maize and blue were shown
at oratorical meets. But in 1890, when football arrived at KU, a clamor
arose for Harvard's crimson to honor Co. John J. McCook, a Harvard
man who had given money for KU's athletic field. Faculty members who
had graduated from Yale insisted that their academic lineage and Yale
blue not be overlooked. In 1896, crimson and blue were adopted officially.
The University Seal
KU's first chancellor, Rev. R. W. Oliver, chose the seal in 1866,
which, pictures Moses kneeling in awe before a bush that is engulfed
in flames but "is not burnt." The story of Moses' vision is from the
Bible's third chapter of Exodus. Fire symbolizes knowledge in many
stories and myths. Moses is thought to represent the humble attitude
of the scholar who recognizes the unquenchable nature of the pursuit
of truth and knowledge.
*Wichita students please refer to http://wichita.kumc.edu/asa/
As with any community, the University has established standards of conduct for its members. As members of the University community, students are expected to adhere to all published rules, regulations, and policies. Students also are obligated to the laws of the city, county, state, and nation. Students should be fully acquainted with the university catalogues, the Timetable of Classes and this handbook.
For a listing of KUMC policies and procedures see http://www.kumc.edu/guides/policyguide.html The following section identifies many, but not all, of the important
policies and regulations which address the expectations and obligations
of students.
The University of Kansas prohibits the unlawful possession, use, manufacture, or distribution of alcohol or drugs by students and employees on its property or as part of any of its activities. The University is committed to a program to prevent the abuse of alcohol and the illegal use of drugs by students and employees. Any student or employee of the University found to be abusing alcohol or using, possessing, manufacturing, or distributing controlled substances in violation of the law on University property or at University events shall be subject to disciplinary action in accordance with applicable policies of the State of Kansas, the Board of Regents, and the University of Kansas. Students who violate this policy will be subject to sanctions which include suspension and expulsion from the University. Students and employees are reminded that illegal possession or use of drugs or alcohol may also subject individuals to criminal prosecution. The University will refer violations of proscribed conduct to appropriate authorities for prosecution.
Kansas law provides that sale, distributing, or manufacturing opiates and narcotics, such as cocaine and heroin, shall be guilty of a Class C felony. For a conviction of a Class C felony, the court may sentence a person to a term of imprisonment of a minimum of 3 to 5 years, a maximum of 10 to 20 years, and a fine of up to $15,000. Unlawful possession of a depressant, stimulant or hallucinogenic drug is punishable as a Class A misdemeanor, with a penalty of up to one year in jail and a fine of $2,500. Depressants include barbiturates, Valium, and barbital. Hallucinogens include LSD, marijuana, and psilocybin. State law classifies amphetamines and methamphetamine as stimulants. The Federal Controlled Substances Act provides penalties of up to 15 years' imprisonment and fines of up to $25,000 for unlawful distribution or possession with the intent to distribute narcotics. For unlawful possession of a controlled substance, a person is subject to up to one year of imprisonment and fines up to $5,000. Any person who unlawfully distributes a controlled substance to a person under twenty-one years of age may be punished by up to twice the term of imprisonment and fine otherwise authorized by law.
Accidents and injuries are more likely to occur if alcohol and drugs are used on University property or as part of University activities. Every year in the United States, over 200,000 people are treated in hospitals for drug-related accidents and mental and physical illness; another 25,000 die every year from drug-related accidents or health problems. Drug tolerance and psychological dependence can develop after sustained use of drugs. More specifically, physical dependency, heart problems, infections, malnutrition, and death may result from continued high doses of amphetamines. Chronic use of narcotics can cause lung damage, convulsions, respiratory paralysis, and death. Depressants, such as tranquilizers and alcohol, can produce slowed reactions, slowed hear rate, damage to liver and heart, respiratory arrest, convulsions, and accidental over-doses, because the abuser is unaware of how much of the drug or alcohol has been taken. Use of hallucinogens may cause psychosis, convulsions, coma, and psychological dependency.
Alcoholism is the number one drug problem in the United States. Alcoholism takes a toll on personal lives by affecting finances, health, social relationships, and families and can have significant legal consequences. Abuse of alcohol or use of drugs may cause an individual driving a motor vehicle to injure others and may subject the abuser to criminal prosecution. Drunk drivers are responsible for more than half of all traffic fatalities. The term "controlled substance" as used in this policy means those substances included in Schedules I through V as defined by Section 812 of Title 21 of the United States Code and as further defined by the Code of Federal Regulations, 21 C. F. R. 1300.11 through 1300.15. The term does not include the use of a controlled substance pursuant to a valid prescription or other uses authorized by law. The term "alcohol" as used in this policy means any product of distillation of a fermented liquid which is intended for human consumption and which is more than 3.2% alcohol by weight as defined in Chapter 41 of the Kansas statutes. (This policy is being redefined and some wording in this policy may change after publication of this handbook.)
Policy on Drug-Free Assistance Programs
The University of Kansas Medical Center is interested in the health
and well-being of its students, faculty, and staff. At some time,
members of the University community may be faced with a variety of
personal problems which may affect their wellness and job performance.
While some people attempt to deal with such problems on their own,
there may be times when professional assistance can be helpful. It
is in the best interest of the University, its students, and employees
to provide assistance to those with personal problems involving alcohol,
drugs, family, marriage, finances, emotions or other conditions which
may interfere with work attendance, productivity, and the ability
to get along with co-workers.
The University believes that an effective Drug-Free Assistance Program
encourages wellness and promotes efficiency of its students, faculty,
and staff members. Drug abuse is against the law and the University
may institute disciplinary proceedings for the use of controlled substances
in the workplace or other violations of the drug-free workplace policy.
The University may institute disciplinary proceedings for the use
of controlled substances in the work place or other violations of
the drug-free work place policy. To avoid these adverse situations,
the University encourages its students and employees to seek counseling
and assistance from on-campus and community resources.
There are a number of on-campus resources available to students.
The University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC) requires its faculty, staff and students to comply with the United States Copyright Act.
The purpose of this policy is to assure that intellectual property rights of the creators of original works are protected, and to protect the University, its employees, and its students from sanctions and penalties occasioned by copyright violations.
For detailed information regarding copyright, copyright compliance and assistance with understanding copyright go to http://www2.kumc.edu/copyright/.
KU Medical Center complies with all applicable intellectual property legislation and regulation related to software licensing.
Students using computing hardware, including desktop computers, notebook computers, or handheld devices (Personal Digital Assistants, PDA-cell hybrid devices, etc.), assigned to them or otherwise provided to them by KU Medical Center must assure that all software installed on those devices is appropriately licensed. Similarly, students using personally-owned computing hardware in the course of their responsibilities in the clinical, research, or educational settings must assure that the software used to support those responsibilities is appropriately licensed.
Violators of this policy are subject to disciplinary action including suspension or dismissal.
Sexual Harassment
Other Forms of Harassment
The University of Kansas Medical Center prohibits retaliation against individuals who engage in protected activities. Encouraging others to retaliate also violates this policy.
Complaints are handled internally through the procedure outlined below.
Retaliation Complaint Procedure
General Principles
The University of Kansas Medical Center is committed to resolving retaliation claims at the earliest and most informal level, conducting internal investigations in a timely and effective manner, adhering to the principles of due process in all investigations and hearings, and providing prompt corrective action if retaliation is found to have occurred.
The Associate Vice Chancellor for Compliance (AVC-C) or designee is available to answer questions or provide advice regarding compliance issues or concerns to faculty, staff, residents and students, regardless of whether or not they wish to file a complaint. The University reserves the right to modify and/or amend the procedures outlined below at any time. In the event the University determines that circumstances warrant modification or amendment of any part of these procedures, timely notice shall be delivered in writing to all relevant and affected parties.
Purpose and Jurisdiction of the Retaliation Complaint Procedure
This procedure is restricted to complaints which allege retaliation for participating in a protected activity. Protected activity may include, but is not limited to, filing a discrimination complaint, whistleblowing or bringing suspected misconduct to appropriate university officials.
Aggrieved parties are referred to as complainants. Persons alleged to have engaged in retaliation are referred to as respondents. This procedure is internal to the University and applies to incidents that take place at the University and its affiliated off-site locations, or are related to University operations. Individuals who may use this procedure include, but are not limited to: individuals applying for enrollment or employment to the University; students; regular and research faculty, including those with visiting appointments; teaching or research assistants; research associates; residents and fellows; classified and unclassified employees; university administrators; and users of University services.
Responsibility for Implementation
The AVC-C has overall responsibility for assuring that individuals who participate in protected activity are protected from retaliatory actions which have a negative effect upon terms and conditions of employment, educational progress, or the working and learning environment; providing internal mechanisms for reporting allegations; receiving and investigating internal claims; and maintaining an effective and impartial complaint investigation process.
The Vice Chancellor for Administration and the Executive Vice Chancellor are empowered to appoint an alternate investigator at their discretion and as circumstances require.
University Counsel is empowered to request that an investigation be conducted by the
AVC-C or designee to ensure that resulting documentation is covered by attorney-client privilege.
Complainants
Complaints may be filed by the following individuals: individuals who believe they have been subjected to retaliatory action and department heads, school deans or University administrators who believe that retaliation has occurred in a unit they oversee.
Confidentiality
Complainants, respondents, witnesses and others involved shall refrain from disclosing information about the case to anyone who does not have legitimate need or right to know. Violations of confidentiality may result in charges of unprofessional conduct.
Timelines
The date upon which a complaint is received shall be referred to as the case filing date. Time limits set forth in these procedures may be extended by the AVC-C at his/her discretion or upon written request from the complainant, respondent, or the unit head. The AVC-C shall inform the parties when extensions of time limits are made.
To facilitate resolution or investigation, complaints should be brought forward within 30 days, or as soon as possible, after the alleged act of retaliation. Allegations shall be made in writing, and filed with or referred to the AVC-C.
Jurisdiction Decision
The AVC-C will determine whether issues fall within the purview of these procedures within fifteen (15) working days after receiving written allegations. The complainant will be notified in writing if the issues do not fall within the purview of these procedures, and will be provided with recommendations for other options to address the issue. No appeal may be made internally of the jurisdiction determination.
Preliminary Assessment of Allegations
If the complaint falls within the purview of these procedures, the AVC-C will discuss the investigative process with the complainant, obtain additional information if necessary, and begin a preliminary assessment of allegations to determine if an investigation is warranted. The complainant will be notified in writing if an investigation is not warranted. No appeal may be made internally of this determination. When an investigation is warranted, the process outlined below will be followed.
Investigative Process
Determination of Disciplinary Action
Records Management
The AVC-C shall maintain all records for complaints filed pursuant to these procedures, including the complaint, the response, investigative report and summaries, materials considered in the course of the investigation, the administrative response, and any documentation which confirms that administrative actions were taken. Records shall be retained in the office of the AVC-C or in archived files for at least five years.
Policy Statement. The University of Kansas Medical Center is committed to fostering dignity and respect among all members of the KUMC community at all affiliated locations. Severe or pervasive behavior that is intended to harass or intimidate an individual because of his/her race/ethnicity, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, or status as a Vietnam-era veteran, special disabled veteran, recently separated veteran or other protected veteran and has a negative impact on that individual's work or learning environment is prohibited. Anyone who violates this policy will be subject to a range of sanctions, including written reprimand, termination or expulsion. When the University becomes aware of allegations, it is obligated to investigate those allegations, stop the harassment if it is found to exist, and take all necessary action to prevent harassment from recurring.
Accommodation of Individuals with Disabilities
Responsibility for Implementation. The EO/Disability Specialist, located on the Kansas City campus, is the primary contact for information and advice about disability accommodation and access. However, all unit heads and University departments share certain responsibilities, including:
Procedure for Requesting Accommodation. It is the obligation of individuals seeking accommodation to direct their request to the appropriate university contact. The appropriate university contact depends on whether the individual seeking accommodation is a student, applicant, staff member, faculty member, resident or member of the general public.
Discrimination Complaint Procedure
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (for employment matters only)
400 State Avenue
Suite 905
Kansas City, KS 66101Kansas Human Rights Commission
Office for Civil Rights
Landon Building
900 SW Jackson, Suite 851 South
Topeka, KS 66603
10220 NW Executive Hills Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64153
University of Kansas Medical Center Operational Protocol: Student Email
Each student is issued a KUMC GroupWise email account with an address on the kumc.edu domain. This is the account used for University business and official University communications to students. Once you have been admitted, your network/email account username and password will be provided to you by secure email. It will be sent to the home email address you supplied during the application process. Your internet email address will be username@kumc.edu (e.g., jsmith@kumc.edu). If you have not received your account information within a week of being admitted, please contact the Customer Support Help Desk (8-7995).
The University expects students to check their KUMC account for University communications regularly. You can access your email from anywhere by connecting to http://webmail.kumc.edu/. Alternately, students may also download the GroupWise client and install it on your computer. To do this, login to myKUMC (http://my.kumc.edu) click on the Services tab, click on the "Software Download" link in the computing channel and choose the appropriate GroupWise client (student). Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation.
The University encourages students to maintain separate email accounts and addresses with an Internet Service Provider or free email provider (see directories at http://www.emailaddresses.com or http://www.fepg.net) for personal communications but may use the KUMC account for personal communication at their discretion.
Students may also, at their discretion, routinely forward email from their KUMC account to a personal account. Keep in mind that KUMC email is encrypted as long as it is sent to, or stored by, another KUMC email account; thus, it may be more secure than another email system. Students are ultimately responsible for any official university communication sent to their KUMC account. KUMC assumes no responsibility for the delivery of university communication to a forwarded personal account.
It is in your own interest to assure that your email account is used only by you and that your password is known only to you. When you use email at a "public" workstation (as in the Library or the Student Center), be careful to log off after using email. You may not use KUMC email for commercial purposes, for personal financial gain, to support candidate or party fund raising, or to support outside organizations not otherwise authorized to use University facilities. If you wish to use KUMC email in support of external organizations (charities, for example), you need to secure approval of the Dean of Student Services. The use of email for illegal or unethical purposes, for abusive and harassing activities or other violations of the rights of others, or for purposes inconsistent with University policy or regulation may result in termination of email access, suspension, or dismissal.
Please note the following additional information about student email at KUMC:
For related information, see also the University's general Email Policy at http://www2.kumc.edu/ir/operationalprotocols/email.asp and the Campus-Wide Communication Guidelines at http://www.kumc.edu/Pulse/CCG.html
The department is a fully commissioned law enforcement agency established by the University of Kansas. University police officers are granted authority by statue (K.S.A. 76-726) to enforce the laws of the state of Kansas, county resolutions and city ordinances. KU police jurisdiction includes property owned or operated by KU, property immediately adjacent to the campus, and in certain circumstances, property off campus. The department has an authorized strength of 28 police officers (with the authority to arrest), 18 security officers, and support staff to include communications operators, records employees and clerical staff. Major divisions within the department include Police Operations, Security Services, Special Operations, and Support Operations.
This authority to KU police includes provisions for 24 hour patrols, response to emergency situations, receipt of reports, detailed criminal investigations, and coordination with other agencies of the criminal justice system, including city and state prosecutors' offices.
University Police Department authority also covers the distribution of information to the university community of activities that, in the judgment of the Chief of University Police or the Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor, may be considered a threat to the safety of students and employees. These timely warnings will include electronic mail, "In the Center", portal announcements, school and departmental mail distribution. KU police also work closely with other area law enforcement agencies. The community policing unit of the University Police Department is specifically charged with the task of maintaining ongoing open lines of communications with employees and students.
We depend on your assistance and cooperation to keep the KU Medical Center campus as safe as possible. Report suspected criminal activities to the KU Police Department by calling 9-1-1 or using an emergency blue phone.
While it is preferable that all crimes be reported the KU Police Department, you may also report crimes to the following:
Because police reports are public records under state law, the KU Police Department cannot hold reports of crime in confidence. However, the names of victims of sexual crimes are held in strict confidence. All reports will be investigated. The University does not have procedures for voluntary, confidential reporting of crime statistics.
Confidential reports may be made to the Kansas City area TIPS Hotline at 816-474-8477.
In addition to its law enforcement function, the University Police Department also has the authority and responsibility over security matters on campus including the establishment of schedules for the securing of perimeter doors and access to facilities after hours. Students and employees are required to carry their issued photo identification and after hours access card while on campus and to present the I.D. upon request to police officers and other university officials. Facilities and buildings are restricted for use by authorized visitors and members of the university community. Your photo identification card has the capability of serving as an access card to allow you to enter certain locked areas of campus outside of regular business hours. If you are a university student or employee and you need assistance in gaining entry to a non restricted area, you may call the University Police at 913-588-5030.
| Crimes | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 |
| Murder/Non-negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Forcible Sex Offences | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Non-Forcible Sex Offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Aggravated Assault | 4 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Burglary | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Burglary to Vehicle | 13 | 40 | 17 | 28 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 10 | 34 | 10 | 8 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| ARRESTS FOR: | ||||
| Liquor Law Violations | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drug Abuse Violations | 12 | 11 | 10 | 13 |
| Weapon Law Violations | 12 | 7 | 6 | 9 |
| Murder/Non-negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Forcible Sex Offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non-Forcible Sex Offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary to Vehicle | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ARRESTS FOR: | ||||
| Liquor Law Violations | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Drug Abuse Violations | 7 | 0 | 6 | 3 |
| Weapon Law Violations | 11 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Any individual may report an incident that she/ he perceives to be a sexual assault. Victims of sexual assaults will be encouraged and assisted to report the assault to proper law enforcement authorities. The university has established procedures for investigating and administering sanctions in instances of sexual assaults, which include the following:
Administrative Review Procedures
The Assistant Dean of Students will convene a
review panel consisting of the Assistant Dean, the medical doctor
assigned to Student Health, and a faculty member. Notice of charges
and date of hearing will be communicated to the accuser and accused
by the review panel. The hearing by the review panel will allow
Administrative Action
The panel will determine from the established facts if a sexual
assault occurred and if the accused is responsible for the assault.
If both are true, then the panel will report its findings to the Dean
of Students. The Dean shall administer appropriate sanctions
which can include suspension, dismissal, or probation. Both parties
will be informed of the outcome.
Appeal
Appeal of the Dean's decision is done through the student grievance procedures
as outlined by each school (School of Allied Health, School of Graduate
Studies, School of Medicine, and School of Nursing). Both the accused
and accuser have access to these grievance procedures and both will
reference their respective schools. In this handbook refer to School
of Allied Health (Appeals Procedure), School of Medicine
(Student Grievance Procedure), School of
Nursing (Non-Academic Misconduct)
and School of Graduate Students and Research (Guidelines for Dealing
with Alleged Academic Misconduct ).
All fundraising activities must be approved by the Academic Dean of the school with which the registered student organization is affiliated. A Fundraising and Event Approval Form for registered student organizations must be submitted to the appropriate Dean a minimum of three weeks prior to the event. This form can be accessed here. All student organizations are required to adhere to the policies and procedures outlined in the Guidelines for Use of Medical Center Facilities. This document can be reviewed at http://www.kumc.edu/service/acadsupt/facility/titlepg.html
(Special Conditions for Specified Types of Research)
There are certain types of research or activities that may not be pursued unless specific prior approval and/ or training has been obtained. The student's responsibilities for such activities are described below:
Intellectual Property Policy
The ownership of student works submitted in fulfillment of academic
requirements shall be with creator( s). The student by enrolling in
the institution gives the institution a nonexclusive royalty-free
license to mark on, modify, retain the work as may be required by
the process of instruction, or otherwise handle the work as set out
in the institution's Intellectual Property Policy or in the course
syllabus. The institution shall not have the right to use the work
in any other manner without the written consent of the creator( s).
The intellectual property policy is available in its entirety at the
Provost's website at: http://www.kansasregents.org/educators/policies/intell_prop/intel.html#a5
Student Academic Creations
The ownership of student works submitted in fulfillment of academic
requirements shall be with the creator(s). The student by enrolling
in the institution gives the institution a nonexclusive royalty-free
license to mark on, modify, retain the work as may be required by
the process of instruction, or otherwise handle the work as set out
in the institution's Intellectual Property Policy or in the course
syllabus. The institution shall not have the right to use the work
in any other manner without the written consent of the creator(s).
Any invention conceived, made and/or reduced to practice by a student,
or in which a student is an inventor or creator, (including any questions
regarding intellectual property issues) should be referred to the
Research Institute, Office of Technology Transfer and Intellectual
Property.
Employment of Students and Residents in Faculty-Owned Businesses
Please refer to http://www.kumc.edu/Pulse/policy/esrfob.html for information on student employment in faculty-owned businesses.
As a health care institution, the university has a policy that fosters a healthy environment. This policy is designed to help faculty, staff, students, patients and visitors avoid the health problems associated with second hand smoke. Smoking and/or use of tobacco products is prohibited on the KUMC campus. In addition, smoking inside any Medical Center building is a violation of state law.
University of Kansas Medical Center premises include all buildings owned or leased by the Medical Center, as well as exterior areas bounded generally by: State Line, 36th Avenue, Rainbow Boulevard, and 41st Street. Students found in violation will be referred to the office of the Dean of their respective school. Visitors and patients who violate this
This policy was effective on September 1, 2006.
Student Exposure Protocol
TO ALL KUMC STUDENTS:
In the event that you are injured or exposed to blood, body fluids, or other infectious materials while functioning in your role as a student, please follow the following procedure(s):
KUMC Student Health Center
Attention: Stephanie Jernigan, Director
University of Kansas Medical Center
1012 Student Center Building
3901 Rainbow Boulevard
Kansas City, Kansas 66160
These procedures are consistent with CDC guidelines and the exposure protocol used for all KUMC faculty, staff, and residents.
Communicable Diseases
All KUMC students having a communicable disease that might affect
the health and safety of other students, faculty, staff, and/or patients
must advise Student Health Services. Students in this situation may
be required to provide medical records in order to determine if reasonable
accommodations can be made to continue a normal course of study without
risk to themselves or to others.
Foreign Travel
Students planning to travel overseas should make arrangements to visit
Student Health at least 3 months in advance for travel immunizations
and information. Upon return from travel, students should plan to
schedule a follow-up visit with Student Health Services. For more
information regarding travel and safety issues, please contact Student
Health Services at (913) 588-1941.
Required Immunizations:
Student Health Services follows the CDC guidelines of recommended vaccines for Health Care Workers. Please refer to the website http://www.kumc.edu/studentcenter/health.html for up-to-date requirements.
Health Insurance
All students taking courses at KUMC are required to maintain health insurance throughout their enrollment. You may choose any health insurance planFor students who are need of health insurance and are unable to locate a policy on their own, KUMC has an insurance plan available for enrolled students. It is important that students not confuse their Student Health fee that they pay each semester with the cost of health insurance and it's premiums, as they are separate. For more information on insurance options, or any other question you may have regarding health insurance, please contact Student Health Insurance Verification Office at 913.588.4695.
The following proof of insurance is required. If your insurance changes, please be sure to bring in a copy of your new insurance card.
http://www.kumc.edu/studentcenter/regrecords.html
Notice to Students: The University of Kansas Student Records Policy was developed in accordance with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), commonly referred to as the "Buckley Amendment." This law was enacted to protect the privacy of students and to provide for the right to inspect and review education records. Under the provisions of FERPA, you have the right to:
The University of Kansas Student Records Policy defines directory* information as:
If a student wishes to have such information withheld, he/ she must
notify the Office of the Registrar in writing. If a student wishes
to prevent the publication of such information in the University telephone
directory, he/ she must submit a request form to the Office of the
Registrar, by the end of the first week of the fall term (Forms may
be obtained in 3001 Student Center or at http://www.kumc.edu/studentcenter/pdf/restriction.pdf).
Holds Policy
The University of Kansas Medical Center's Office of the Registrar
maintains a record of all students who have a record and enrollment
hold in accordance with the policy set for in the Comprehensive Fee
Schedule (Paragraph 9). Students can view holds online in Enroll and
Pay at https://sa.ku.edu .
9. Record and Enrollment Holds:
A student's academic transcript will be withheld and future enrollments
denied by the University for:
9.1 The non-payment of regularly assessed tuition, fees and
departmental charges as listed in this Comprehensive Fee Schedule
and as submitted to the Office of the Comptroller for collection.
9.2 The non-payment of parking and traffic fines as specifically
listed in this Comprehensive Fee Schedule.
9.3 Failure to meet repayment obligations of Perkins Program Student
Loans, Health Professions Student Loans, Loans for Disadvantaged students,
or Kansas University Endowment Association Student Loans.
9.4 Non-repayment of other lawful debts arising from a written
agreement between the student and the University A student's academic
transcript will also be withheld and future enrollments denied by
the university for non-compliance with a documented departmental obligation.
While it is the responsibility of the Office of the Registrar to maintain the holds records, it is the individual department's responsibility to reconcile the reason for the hold. The Registrar must approve any hold type that is not addressed in the Comprehensive Fee Schedule before the hold is placed on the student's record.
Refund/ Adjustment of Student Charges for Tuition and Fees
If you have any questions regarding tuition and fee assessments,
information about refund/ adjustment of student charges can be found
in the enrollment section of the Office of the Registrar website.
Students Called to Active Military Duty
This is information for students who pay fees for a term and are subsequently
called to active duty after classes start (this does not include enlistments).
Students serving in the National Guard or Reserves, who are called
to active duty during an academic term, are entitled to receive a
full refund of tuition and fees. Students who are drafted and must
report for active duty during an academic term are also entitled to
receive a full refund of tuition and fees. All refunds are subject
to presentation of official documentation.
The first thing you must do is obtain an official Leave of Absence from your respective school. Once you have that completed, a signed copy must be presented to the Office of the Registrar along with the following: (1) A copy of your military orders (2) Forwarding address( es) (3) Name, address, and phone number of a contact (or your representative) (4) Your name as it appears on your KUMC records (5) Your KUMC ID number
Make sure you also contact the Student Financial Aid office which is on the 4th floor of the Student Center, (913) 588-5170, for information on money owed, money to be refunded, grace periods, or other related questions.
Tuition and Academic Record: Full tuition and fees
will be refunded if you withdraw from all classes. Adjusted Academic
refunds will be given if you are awarded credit for some courses and
not others. The usual dates will be used to determine whether or not
the courses are canceled or a “W” or “WF” is recorded. See the Timetable
of Classes for details.
Academic Transcript: There will be no record of the
reason for your cancellation or withdrawal on your Transcript.
Transcript: You will be able to document the date of your service via military records.
Grading: This is a decision made by your instructors on the basis of the work completed to date and in conjunction with the rules governing the course. Please discuss this with your instructor( s) and if you have any difficulties, you should seek the assistance of the Dean's office in your school.
Readmission: If you withdraw after classes start and do not return the semester immediately following your discharge from active duty, you may be required to re-apply for admission. Please contact your appropriate school for details.
Contact: Chris Meiers, Registrar/ Assistant Dean of Students or Alyssa Koinzan, Associate Registrar Student Center -Room 3001, Mail Stop 4029, The University of Kansas -Medical Center, 3901 Rainbow Boulevard Kansas City, Kansas 66160-7190 (913) 588-7055
Medical, nursing, and other students in clinical courses are covered by malpractice insurance when they enter the school of medicine, allied health, or nursing until the appropriate degree is granted with the following exceptions:
For specifics regarding coverage, contact Instutional Finance and Administration, R. Michael Keeble.
Mission Statement for the University of Kansas Medical Center
The University of Kansas Medical Center is committed to serving the healthcare needs of the citizens of Kansas, the region, and the nation by providing exceptional educational opportunities for careers in the health professions; comprehensive services that enhance health and wellness; ongoing support of the state and the nation’s health service systems; and continued development and dissemination of new knowledge through research and education.
Assumptions and Beliefs
The Academic Mission of the Institution is Preeminent
KUMC has the academic experience at its center-the faculty, curriculum, library, classroom, and laboratory. Students can expect their teachers to possess knowledge of the subject to be studied, to use effective teaching approaches, to hold students to high standards of performance, and to use fair, clearly articulated evaluation practices. Students can expect KUMC to offer a curriculum that provides a coherent intellectual experience and prepares them to provide current and future health care to the nation’s citizens. The ability to access information technology and resources at KUMC is an integral part of learning. Interactions between students and their environment--whether it be in the library, classroom, or laboratory--shape attitudes, readiness to learn, and the quality of the KUMC experience.
Each Student is Unique
Students are individuals. No two students come to KUMC with the same expectations, abilities, life experiences, or motives. Therefore, students will neither approach their learning at KUMC with equal skill and sophistication, nor will they make equally appropriate choices about the opportunities encountered. This uniqueness in students is also a resource to be tapped; their talents and skills should be used to improve the quality of life at KUMC.
Each Person Has Worth and Dignity
It is imperative that students learn to recognize, understand, and celebrate human differences. KUMC must help its students become open to the differences that surround them: race, religion, age, gender, culture, physical ability, language, nationality, sexual preference, and life style. These matters are best learned in collegiate settings that are rich with diversity and must be learned if the ideals of human work and dignity are to be advanced. The student body, faculty, and staff should both reflect and appreciate diversity.
Bigotry Will Not Be Tolerated
Any expression of hatred or prejudice is inconsistent with the purposes of higher education in a free society. As long as bigotry in any form exists in the larger society, it will be an issue at KUMC. In the KUMC community, bigotry must be forthrightly confronted.
Feelings Affect Thinking and Learning
Although students are at KUMC to acquire knowledge through the use of their intellect, they feel as well as think. Students are whole persons. How they feel affects how well they think. While students are maturing intellectually, they are also developing physically, psychologically, socially, aesthetically, ethically, sexually, and spiritually, which is true regardless of age. Helping students understand and attend to these aspects of their lives will enhance their academic experiences.
Student Involvement Enhances Learning and Effective Citizenship
Learning is an active process. Students learn most effectively when they are productively, intellectually, and thoughtfully engaged in their work in the classroom, in the clinical setting, in the laboratory, and in student life. A democracy requires the informed involvement of citizens. Citizenship is complex; thus, students benefit from a practical, as well as an academic understanding of civic responsibilities. Active participation in institutional governance, partnerships with patients, community service, curriculum reform, and collective management of their own affairs contributes significantly to students’ understanding and appreciation of civic and health care responsibilities.
Personal Circumstances Affect Learning
Physical disability, financial hardship, family circumstances, medical and psychological problems, and inadequate academic skills are examples of situations that often affect learning. Whenever possible, KUMC should assist students when such circumstances interfere with learning.
A Supportive and Friendly Community Life Helps Students Learn
KUMC is a collection of sub-communities including schools and departments, as well as service, religious, social, and peer groups. Healthy communities are settings where students learn to work together, make and keep friends, care about the welfare of others, balance freedom and responsibility, and appreciate human differences. Quality communities encourage friendships, intimacy, intelligent risk taking, and allow members to freely share and examine values.
The Freedom to Doubt and Question Must Be Guaranteed
Students need encouragement and freedom to explore ideas, to test values and assumptions through experience, to face dilemmas of doubt and perplexity, to question their society, and to criticize and receive criticism. Hence, the doctrines of academic freedom and free speech that are central to the classroom must extend to other areas of campus life. KUMC should encourage the ideological exploration of ideas and avoid policies or practices that bind the inquiring minds and spirits of students, faculty, and staff. KUMC faculty, staff, and students should not fear recrimination for engaging in such behaviors.
Students are Responsible For Their Own Lives
Students learn responsibility when they bear the consequences of their own actions and inactions in an environment marked by caring and support. If in the process of KUMC creating this optimal learning environment, students believe that their rights, based on these assumptions and beliefs, have been violated, they should make contact with a faculty or staff member at KUMC for future exploration or direction. The Student Handbook is a resource for this purpose.
The assumptions and beliefs, which are the foundation for Students’ Rights and Responsibilities, form a framework for creating and insuring an optimal learning environment and acknowledge that the mission of the University of Kansas Medical Center is preeminent.
To accomplish these ideals, "...a spirit of community conducive to mutual trust and responsibility among students, faculty and staff..." (Professional Integrity System for the Nursing School, 2005, p.1) must be present. “Since 2000 the KU School of Allied Health has made unprecedented strides in its central mission to develop tomorrow’s leaders in allied health through exemplary education, research and service” (A Vision of Excellence: Sharing our Accomplishments, 2004). “Our students will mature into exceptional critical thinkers who can analyze difficult problems, formulate effective plans for action, and provide optimal clinical care for their patients (University of Kansas School of Medicine 2005 Annual Report). Professional development in the graduate school “enhances placement of KU graduates by fostering a better fit between graduate students’ goals and eventual academic employment” (2004 Graduate Student Annual Report).
If you think your rights as a student have been violated or if you would like more information, please contact any of the following individuals: the Dean of Students, Associate Dean for Nursing, Associate Dean for School of Medicine, Associate Dean of Graduate Studies, Associate Dean for School of Allied Health or an Equal Opportunity/Disability Specialist. The assumptions and beliefs which form Students’ Rights and Responsibilities are based on and developed from A Perspective on Student Affairs, National Association of Student Personnel Administrators, 1987, and Reasonable Expectations, National Association of Student Personnel Administrators, 1994, in consultation with students and the Dean of Students from the University of Kansas Medical Center. This document was endorsed by the Student Governing Council of the University of Kansas Medical Center after discussion with the student governing groups from the four schools at the University of Kansas Medical Center.
04/06
1. Represent yourself professionally
As a student at the University of Kansas Medical Center, you are considered a professional and should represent yourself as such at all times. This will help you, as students, prepare to practice and maintain professional and ethical standards after you graduate. Your online profiles should also represent you in a professional light.
2. Be aware of your online identity
Just because you are careful about what you put on your personal pages doesn’t mean other people are. Embarrassing or compromising pictures can very easily appear on a friend’s page and get “tagged” to yours. Have conversations with your friends about what is appropriate to post and why.
3. Once it is out there, it is out there
Caching means that if you post something on a site, even just for a day or two, it will remain in cyberspace forever. Caching is a great thing when you have lost something you need on the internet. However, it can also come back to haunt you when those embarrassing pictures you took down three years ago show up in your file at a job interview.
You do have the ability to contact search engines, like Google, who cache large amounts of information and request that they remove the content. However, you should consider the growing number of search engines and that your request may take some time to process. Give careful thought to the content you are placing on your social networking page. It may be advisable not to put it out there in the first place.
4. The Internet is not a private place
The internet is a great place to market yourself, whether you intend to or not. Most social networking sites are public, meaning anyone can join, create a profile, look at your profile and even become your “friend”. But while you are out there posting pictures of last weekend’s festivities with your friends, remember that they are probably not the only ones looking at your profile.
By now we have all heard stories from around the country about men and women who have had negative consequences as a result their MySpace or Facebook content. Don’t be the next person to get fired, lose an interview, or be arrested for things that were seen or read on their MySpace or Facebook pages.
5. Use your privacy settings
All social networking sites have privacy settings, most of which range from none to paranoid! These are put in place to protect you, your information and your online identity, so be thoughtful about your settings and use them.
KUMC has an information line for faculty, staff, and students. Dialing 588-INFO (4636) will provide you with access to recorded announcements and information concerning inclement weather or other important news. 588-INFO serves as a supplement to other sources of information including the website www.kumc.edu/info as well as In The Center and Broadcast e-mail. During periods of inclement weather, check the number often as updates will be made frequently. Persons with hearing impairments may access 588-INFO by using the Kansas Relay Operator.
Workers Compensation Coverage
Student employees, Graduate Teaching Assistants, and Graduate Research Assistants who receive a State of Kansas payroll check for work performed for the University are covered by the Kansas Workers Compensation Act. Those individuals who are injured during their employment related activities should be seen and treated at the Medical Center’s Employee Health/Occupational Medicine offices.
(This statement of coverage does not include individuals who receive checks from Kansas due to being a National Research Scholarship Award (NRSA) recipient or because they are paid a stipend).
Benefits include: Income protection for on-the-job injuries. Payment of medical bills and other benefits specified by the law. $50,000 accidental death benefit.
Alumni Relations
The KU Medical Center Alumni Association was established in 1969 and is divided into three sub-groups: KU Medical Alumni Association, KU Nurses Alumni Association and the KU Allied Health Alumni Association. Upon graduation, your respective Alumni Association will help you stay connected to your fellow classmates, school and to KUMC. The Office of Alumni Relations is located in the Support Services Building. For more information, visit the web site at www.kumc.edu/alumni, or call 913-588-1255.
Beauty Salon/Barber Shop
The lobby level of the University of Kansas Hospital (across from
the cafeteria) houses a beauty salon, "Hair Quarters," a full service
salon. Both are staffed by qualified personnel and can cut/ style
hair and provide manicures for men and women. Drop in or call for
an appointment. Patient room service is also available. Appointments
available by calling: Hair Quarters: 588-2518
Dykes Library
http://library.kumc.edu
Public Services (circulation, information, reference) 913-588-7166
Interlibrary Loan 913-588-5073
Pager Warehouse 913-588-2337
Dykes Library is located on the north side of the Medical Center at 2100 West 39th. The newly remodeled facility provides a quiet and spacious environment for study and research. Dykes Library provides current scientific and technical information in support of teaching, research, and clinical practice. It also provides students with the technology resources such as computers, scanners and educational software.
The Clendening History of Medicine Library is located in Robinson Hall on the Kansas City campus and houses a significant collection of historical resources related to the history and philosophy of medicine.
Resources:
Online Catalog:
The online catalog provides information about the books and journals (print and electronic) available in Dykes Library, Farha Library at the University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita, and Clendening History of Medicine Library. The catalog is available at http://catalog.library.kumc.edu.
Librarian Liaisons:
There are professional librarians available to assist you. Each librarian has a primary school or department for which they have responsibility and that is noted on the library website: http://library.kumc.edu/
The professional librarians are available Monday-Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm and by appointment.
Public Services:
The Public Services staff are ready to assist you as you enter the library. At the Public Services desk students may:
Document Delivery Services (ILL):
Journal articles and books in the health sciences and biomedical literature which are located in the Dykes Library collection and available from other library collections can be requested for your use through the Copyright Compliance/Document Delivery Office. For detailed information regarding costs and request forms go to http://library.kumc.edu/ill/index.html
Printing and Photocopying Services:
Six (6) photocopiers are available at Dykes Library for use by patrons. They are located on the ground floor (1 copier with document feeder) and first floor (5 copiers). Printers are available at Dykes Library, Orr Major, and the Student Center. There are 2 black and white printers in Dykes, 1 color printer in Dykes, 1 black and white printer in Orr Major and 1 black and white printer in the Student Center.
Technology Support:
All computer workstations for students regardless of location can access all of the same information. USB drives (flash drives, jump drives, memory keys) without secure executables can be used to save student work.
Student computers can be found in the following locations:
Dykes Library group study room, first floor and ground floor
Orr Major “mezz” second floor and ground floor student seating
1020 Student Center
Wireless access for laptops is available in all University buildings. To register your laptop for wireless use go to http://www2.kumc.edu/ir/wireless/. Printing from your mobile device(tablet or laptop) requires the installation of a driver. Directions can be found by going to the KUMC Student Portal (http://my.kumc.edu), selecting the Services tab and going to the GoPrint download.
There is a Student Technology FAQ that will answer many of your questions https://www2.kumc.edu/comptraining/studenttechfaq.html
Students may also attend training sessions and have access to various online modules and online videos here: http://www2.kumc.edu/comptraining/StudentTechnologyTraining.html.
Hours:
The regular open hours of Dykes Library to KUMC students:
Monday – Thursday 7:30 am – 1:00 am
Friday 7:30 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sunday 12:00 pm – 1:00 am
Orr Major 2nd floor is open 24 hours a day.
Holiday and break hours will vary from the regular hours and will be posted.
External
Affairs
The Office of External Affairs is committed to connecting the KU Medical Center to the community and people we serve in the metropolitan area, throughout Kansas and across the nation. To that end, External Affairs coordinates and directs the University of Kansas Medical Center’s public relations and outreach efforts.
The Office of External Affairs includes the Department of Public Affairs, which is responsible for much of the communications for KUMC including written publications, internal communications, promotional materials, media releases and advisories, and interactive media to effectively tell the KUMC story to key audiences. This department works closely with KU University Relations in Lawrence and in Wichita, as well as the KU Hospital’s Public Affairs Office. Questions about media requests or information for story ideas for inclusion in university publications or news releasesshould be directed to Jessica Taveau at (913) 588-5247.
External Affairs is also responsible for government affairs activities including advocating a public policy agenda with elected officials at the state and federal level and working closely with relevant government agencies. Any questions regarding government affairs at the state or federal level should be directed to David Rowe at (913) 588-0256.
The Community Relations Department provides opportunities for KUMC students to interact outside of the classroom with faculty, staff, alumni and the community through a variety of social and volunter service activities. The department also plays a key role in promoting volunteer opportunities and public service projects aimed at improving the quality of life for the residents of Wyandotte Country. KUMC's commitment and support of our neighboring communities, specifically the Rosedale, Armourdale and Argentine neighborhoods, is demonstrated through the engagement of KUMC employees, students and alumni in volunteer service throughout the year. To learn how to get more involved in our community, contact Paula Baum at (913) 588-1017 or visit www.kumc.edu/community.
Health outreach is also a critical component of External Affairs. The Division includes the Office of Health & Technology Outreach, which is made up of the Center for Telemedicine & Telehealth and the Continuing Education Office (both housed on the Kansas City campus), the Rural Health Services Office (located on the Wichita campus) and the three Area Health Education Centers located in Garden City, Hays and Pittsburg which seek to “improve the health of Kansans through communication, collaboration and statewide partnerships.”
The Office of the Vice Chancellor of External Affairs, the Department of Public Affairs and the Department of Community Affairs are located on the first floor of Murphy Hall. For more information about External Affairs call (913)588-5240 or visit http://ea.kumc.edu/.Gift Shops
The University of Kansas Medical Center Auxiliary, Inc. owns and operates
two gift shops in the hospital as a convenience and service to all
hospital patients, their families and friends, and to employees and
students of the hospital and university. The shops provide a wide
variety of gift items, collectibles, jewelry, greeting cards, stationery,
magazines, paperback books, sundries, snacks, and candy. All proceeds
from the shops are used to fund service projects that benefit the
Medical Center.
The Gift Shop (KU Hospital Lobby -G 4l2) Hours: 9: 00 a. m. to 7: 30 p. m., Monday through Friday 12: 00 p. m. to 5: 00 p. m., Saturday and Sunday The Sunflower Gift Shop In Delp Pavilion Hours: 9: 30 a. m. to 2: 00 p. m., Monday through Friday
Immigration
International students at the University of Kansas Medical Center generally obtain one of three types of non-immigrant status: F-1 or J-1 status for international students enrolled in formal academic programs who are pursuing a specific educational objective. M-1 status for students enrolled in a certificate program.
Maintaining Status
Serious problems can arise for international students who fail to maintain status. In order to be considered in status, there are some general United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) regulations with which these students must comply.
Basic Requirements for International Students
NOTE: International students must conform to the requirements of the University, even if those requirements exceed minimal enrollment requirements of the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services.
WARNING: This is extremely general information and is not meant to be comprehensive. Non-immigrant visa information for students is very complex, and any questions, requests for clarification, or change in a student's status or situation should be addressed to the Office of International Programs, 4016 Student Center, extension 8-1480.
English Language Requirements
TOEFL scores (paper) |
TOEFL scores (CBT) |
TEFL scores (IBT) |
IELTS scores |
|
Regular Admission* |
All part scores at least 57; at least 5.0 on essay |
All part scores at least 23; at least 5.0 on essay |
At least 23 in Reading and Listening; at least 19 in Writing |
Minimum overall score 6.5; No part score below 6 |
Provisional Admission* |
All part scores 51-56; 3.5-4.5 on essay |
All part scores 18-22; 3.5-4.5 on essay |
18-22 in Listening and Reading; 13-18 in Writing |
Minimum overall score 5.5-6; all part scores 5-5.5 |
Contact the Office of Graduate Studies |
One or more part scores below 51; essay below 3.5 |
One or more part scores below 18; essay below 3.5 |
Listening and Reading below 18; Writing below 13 |
Minimum overall score below 5.5; any part score below 5 |
*Admitted students not meeting the required minimum scores for regular admission may be required to test upon arrival at KUMC and may be required to enroll in one or more English courses through the Office of International Programs.
All international students are required to achieve a score of 50 on the SPEAK to be eligible for positions as Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTAs).
Income Tax Filing Requirements for International Students,
Employees & Visitors
All non-immigrants who have resided in the United States during a
tax year must file an annual income tax return on or before Apirl
15, even if they have no U.S. source income. Most nonresidents of
the United States must use special forms, either the 1040NR or the
1040NR-EZ, and file with the Internal Revenue Service in Philadelphia,
PA. Most F-1 and J-1 visa holders will also need to attach a completed
form 8843. Forms and instructions for filing income tax returns are
available on the website of the Internal Revenue Service, http://www.irs.gov.
The Office of International Programs will send notices in March of
each year to all international students of local tax resources (including campus workshops).
Diversity Initiatives
SEAD, Students Educating and Advocating for Diversity, provides
education on issues of diversity and advocates for inclusiveness of
all people while respecting their differences. The Diversity Resource
Center is located in Dykes Library and provides a variety of print
and non-print materials. Acknowledgements of designated national cultural
heritage months include Dykes Library displays,
and special menu items in the Hospital Cafeteria.
Parking Services
The Department of Parking Services and Transportation provides
parking to students in Red and Yellow Zone parking lots. The Red zone parkins lots are located campus wise The Yellow Zone
lots are located on the north side of campus. Full-time students are
eligible for a 25% discount off the annual price of the Yellow Permit only,
with a valid student I.D from Student Services. The I.D. must be presented at the time of
purchase to qualify for the discount. The student discount fee applies only to the annual price of the yellow permit. Contact the Parking Services Office for availability.
Parking Services also provides morning and afternoon Shuttle Bus service to and from the North lots. A copy of the Shuttle routes and our Parking Rules and Policies are located on the Student Services website. Our office hours are 8: 00am -5: 00pm Monday thru Friday. The office is located in the Support Services Building. Our contact number is (913) 588-5175. The Office is closed on weekends and holidays. Our website is http://www.kumc.edu/parking/.
Student Financial Accounting
Student Financial Accounting, located in Suite 120-B of the Support Services Building (2100 W. 36th Avenue), collects fee assessments, disburses financial aid refunds, performs third party billing, and collects student loans administered by the University. General questions concerning loan repayment and consolidation can also be answered by this office. Keith Fitzsimmons is the Director. Information about Student Financial Accounting can be obtained by calling (913)588-2590, e-mailing: StudentAccounting@kumc.edu or checking our website: http://www2.kumc.edu/finance/student_fin_acct/index.html
Student Union Corporation/Matthews Medical Books
The Student Union Corporation is a non-profit corporation that provides goods and services through various subcontracting vendors and entities. In 2006, the corporation contracted with Matthews Medical and Scientific books to operate the bookstores on both the Kansas City and Wichita campuses. Matthews continues the over 60 year tradition of providing the latest in textbooks, reference books, medical instruments, software, and clothing to the health care student or professional. Online ordering of textbooks and merchandise is available at http://www.kumedbooks.com.
The corporation also manages the vending operations in University buildings, two ATM’s and the courtyard café through outside contractors.
Income from the commission of these various operations is made available for support of student scholarships and various activities. An oversight committee of students and University administrators makes recommendations regarding the allocation and use of these funds.
The Office of University Relations seeks to effectively communicate the numerous wonderful developments at the Medical Center as they relate to education, research, and our service to the community, region, and state of Kansas. The Office works closely with KU University Relations in Lawrence as well as the KU Hospital Office of Public Relations to tell our story. University Relations welcomes ideas for potential news releases relating to education, research, student activities and service. For more information, please contact Amy Jordan Wooden at (913) 588-1872.
University Relations also publishes 39th & Rainbow, a magazine dedicated to clearly and concisely convey some of the most compelling stories at KUMC to the general public and stakeholders including faculty and staff, alumni, donors, government officials and key community leaders.
Located on the ground, first, third, and fourth levels of the
Student Center as well as the Kirmayer Fitness Center and the Calkins Student Organization Center (G005 Orr Major). (913) 588-4698
Office hours: 8:00-5:00 Monday-Friday
Web site: http://www.kumc.edu/studentcenter/dean.html
The Division of Student Services at the University of Kansas Medical
Center is committed to fostering a sense of community between students,
faculty and staff. Through the provision of high quality services
which promote the academic and non-academic aspects of the education
and training of the health care professionals, the Student Services
staff is committed to supporting the Medical Center's goals of excellence
in teaching, patient care and research. There are many opportunities
made available through the Division of Student Services which can
enhance your life at KUMC. The primary goal of the division is to
provide essential support services that assist students as they pursue
their academic goals and to coordinate the departments in the division
so as to ensure that they are efficient, accessible and "user-friendly."
Please take advantage of the variety of services offered and come to think of the Student Center as the "extracurricular end" of the campus. One important item to consider is involvement in decisions made by the KUMC Student Governing Council. If you choose to make the time, you can help to find creative ways to invest funds available for student use.
Bus schedules can be picked up in 3001 Student Center.
The Student Lounge is located on the ground level of the Student Center. Also on the ground level you will find a telephone
and television with cable, vending machines, sink, refrigerator,
pool table, fooseball table and ping pong. There are also couches and
chairs for your comfort. Francisco Lounge is located on the lobby level and has a telephone by the fireplace. Study space and small meeting rooms are on the first level of the Student Center. There is also wireless computer access available.
The Office of Vince Loffredo, Ed.D.,Vice Chancellor of Student Services is located on the third floor in Room 3001 of the Student Center. The Vice Chancllor is available to visit with students about any concerns or problems they are encountering. Walk-in students are welcome or students can call(913) 588-4698 for an appointment. Confidentiality is honored.
Counseling and Education Support Services
G116 Student Center (913) 588-6580
Office hours: 8:00-7: 30 Monday and Tuesday; 8:00-5:00 Wednesday-Friday
Web site: http://www.kumc.edu/studentcenter/scess/
This service offers both personal and academic counseling as well as psychiatric services. The staff consists of three doctoral-level psychologists, three learning resource specialists and a psychiatrist. The rigors of professional training frequently require individuals to adapt and modify their existing personal coping skills and their study habits. The professional staff is available free of charge to assist you with those challenges. Strict guidelines relating to confidentiality are maintained. For appointments please contact Elvia Brown at (913) 588-6580.
Enroll and Pay
Student Administration System
3001 Student Center (913) 588-7055
Enroll and Pay Website: https://sa.ku.edu
Enroll and Pay Help: http://www2.ku.edu/~sakut/tutorials/studentguardian.shtml
The University of Kansas utilizes an integrated student information system that provides a number of academic and enrollmnet services for students on all campuses (Kansas City, Wichita, Lawrence, and Edwards). These services include:
If you have any questions about the system, please contact Chris Meiers, Assistant Dean of Students, at (913) 588-7055 or enroll-pay@kumc.edu.
Kirmayer Fitness Center
Located on the southeast corner of Olathe and Rainbow Boulevards.
(913) 588-7701
KFC hours of operation:
Monday-Thursday, 5: 00 a. m.-10: 00 p. m.
Friday 5: 00 a. m.-8: 00 p. m.
Saturday 8: 00 a. m.-6 p. m.
Sunday 12: 00 p. m.-10: 00 p. m.
Special holiday and other hours may be announced.
Business hours: 8: 00 a. m.-6: 00 p. m. Monday-Friday
Web site: http://www.kumc.edu/kirmayer
Kirmayer Fitness Center is a two story 50,000 square foot facility
designed to promote fitness and wellness among members of the
University of Kansas Medical Center.
The features of Kirmayer Fitness Center include:
Aqua aerobics, land aerobics, yoga, karate, Pilates, swimming lessons, runs, intramural volleyball, basketball and softball leagues and other organized group activities are offered to members at a nominal fee. The Kirmayer Fitness Center is for faculty, staff, students and alumni of the University of Kansas Medical Center, and their sponsored members. All students automatically become members upon enrollment in academic classes and payment of an assessed $55.17 per semester and $23.96 per summer Fitness Center fee.
Office of the Registrar
3001 Student Center (913) 588-7055
Office hours: 8: 00-4: 30 Monday-Friday
Web Site: http://www.kumc.edu/studentcenter/registrar.html
Services offered:
Student Engagement
G005 Orr Major , Mail Stop 4018 (913) 588-6681
Hours: 8: 00-5:00 Monday-Friday
Web site: http://www.kumc.edu/studentcenter/srwd.html
Services offered:
Student Organizations
Interacting with other students is a great way to find out what is going on, how to get things done, and to have fun. Organizations must register each fiscal year with the Office of Student Engagement. Presidents (or their representatives) of each organization are required to attend Presidents Roundtable meetings each semester. Descriptions of the organizations reguistered at KUMC and assistance in exploring possibilities for further involvement are available in the Calkins Student Reource Center, G005 Orr Major. For the most current description of student groups and student leaders, please refer to the Student Services web site at http://www2.kumc.edu/studentorgs/. Registration and Fundraising/ Event approval forms may also be obtained at this site.
Student Financial Aid
3007 Student Center (913) 588-5170
Office hours: 8:00-5:00 Monday-Friday
Web site: http://www.kumc.edu/studentcenter/financialaid.html
Services offered:
Student Health Services
1012 Student Center Building
(913) 588-1941
Office hours: Monday, 8am to 6pm; Wednesday, 8am to 6pm
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 8am to 4:30pm
Website: http://www.kumc.edu/studentcenter/health.html
Available Services for students, spouses, partners and/or children:
Appointments
Student Health Services operates on a scheduled appointment basis. Every effort is made to accommodate the medical needs of students, spouses, partners or children. Based on staff availability, walk-ins are accepted. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your appointment time and bring your insurance card to every scheduled appointment. If a patient is more than 15 minutes late, the appointment must be rescheduled for another time.
If you are unable to keep your appointment, please notify Student Health Services as soon as possible.
After Hours Service:
Student Health Fee:
Student Housing (Off Campus)
(913) 588-4695
Website: http://www2.kumc.edu/classifieds/housingads
Services offered:
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