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Student Life
thoughtful prayer and dynamic retreats. The core area of community nurtures the relationships on the
Winona campus with Lasallian Collegians, social activities and providing opportunities for staff, faculty
and students to meet outside of the classroom. As people of compassion and awareness, campus
ministry dedicates time and talents to answer the needs in the Winona community, nation and globe.
Service allows students to bring lessons learned in the classroom out to the real world to build their
lived experiences and knowledge base.
Student leaders are the emphasis of Campus Ministry. As we appropriate the life and love of Jesus and
Saint John Baptist de La Salle to the community of Saint Mary’s, we recognize the important roles students
will take in churches and communities after graduation. Campus ministry depends on responsible and
creative student leaders who minister to peers in each core area: faith, service and community. Campus
ministry understands that the chance to walk with young adults on their faith journey is a privilege and
seeks to challenge, rejoice and work for a community of understanding and justice.
Student Health Services
Student health services adheres to the philosophy that the decisions one makes in many aspects of
life (i.e., nutrition, exercise, relationships, sleep recreational choices and stress management) greatly
affect the overall state of health and impact academic success. The goal of student health is to enhance
the educational process by either modifying or removing health-related barriers to learning. Students
are encouraged to strive for an optimal level of wellness and make informed decisions regarding
their health related concerns and choices. Services include treatment of minor illness and injury, case
management of chronic health conditions, non-emergency health care, some laboratory testing, health
and wellness education, referrals and certain medications. One full-time certified university health nurse
and one part time registered nurse are in attendance during the academic year. A medical provider
is available on campus several hours a week for consultation. All visits to student health services are
confidential; except in the event of an emergency, information is not released to anyone, including
parents, friends, faculty and others, without prior consent of the student. As part of the registration
process, students are required to complete a health and immunization history and proof of insurance.
Students who fail to comply with this requirement will not be able to register for classes in subsequent
semesters. Students with medical disabilities requiring accommodation in housing or other areas of
daily living should complete the disabilities request form Student health will then assist the student
in having these needs met. A physical examination by the student’s family physician is required of all
students with chronic health conditions or those planning on participating in intercollegiate athletics.
Examinations by a physician may be required at other times during the academic year at the discretion
of the school officials.
While student health does provide some direct professional care on campus, these services are limited;
professional staff will provide case management for significant health concerns including off-campus
referrals to area health facilities. All undergraduate students are required to maintain adequate health
insurance either individually, through their parents, or through a university-provided policy paid by
the student. Students are required to show proof of insurance each year during their undergraduate
experience. International students (graduate and undergraduate) are required to purchase the
university-provided policy each year.
Counseling Services
Counseling services promotes the psychological growth and mental health of SMU students through
counseling, advocacy and education. Counseling services offers assessment, short-term individual and
group counseling, referrals, educational workshops and personal development classes, and consultation
for concerned others. Students bring a wide variety of concerns to counseling services ranging from
issues of a developmental nature to severe psychiatric illnesses such as mood disorders. Counseling
services assists many students dealing with issues involving the use and abuse of alcohol and other
drugs. Counseling services is prepared to work with the increasing number of students who have
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