59 | STEVENS STUDENT HANDBOOK Student Culture and Belonging The Office of Student Culture and Belonging, located on the 2nd Floor of the University Center, supports all students to engage on campus and in the world as inclusive leaders, advocates for students from underrepresented backgrounds and provides ongoing training and consultation for the Stevens community. With a focus on identity development, social justice education, community-building, empowerment, and allyship, the office promotes best practices for supporting an inclusive and socially conscious campus. The Office of Student Culture and Belonging oversees theIntercultural Space, the Lore-El Center for Women’s Leadership, the Quiet Space, and support services for the LGBTQIA+ community. STEP is also the home of the New Jersey Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) Program. EOF provides access, support and financial aid to New Jersey residents who meet state established financial and academic requirements. Stevens ACES increases the number of academically talented students from underserved communities at Stevens and in STEM fields through scholarship, mentoring, and support. ACES provides high school and enrolled undergraduate students with the support and resources that they and their families may need to be successful at Stevens through access to scholarships, programming, pre-professional and career opportunities. Students are actively recruited during the early years of high school to apply for the ACES Pre-College Program, which provides funding for talented high school students to enroll in Stevens Summer Pre- College Programs as well as year-round workshops, enrichment and mentorship opportunities at Stevens. As ACES Pre-College students prepare for the college admissions process, they are informed and advised by Stevens staff. ACES Pre-College graduates (as well as other first-year undergraduates who meet the qualifications of the ACES program) that enroll at Stevens as undergraduates move as a cohort to the ACES College Program, which is part of the university’s STEP program. Through STEP, the ACES College participants are supported academically, financially, professionally and socially to promote their success on campus as well as retention and graduation from Stevens. Student Health Services Student Health Services is an acute-care facility at which Stevens students can be seen by appointment only. Services include care during acute and chronic phases of illness, referrals to outside providers when appropriate, health promotion and disease prevention. Our main focus is to improve and maintain physical wellness and productivity. Student Health Services staff members are committed to treating all students with respect, consideration and confidentiality. Common reasons to use Health Services: • Illness (cold, flu, GI issues) • Minor Injury (sprains/strains) • STI/STD Testing • PrEP, birth control, or prescription refills • Lab testing (blood work); Rapid Testing: flu, COVID, strep, mono, HIV, and pregnancy There is no charge to students to see providers for an office visit at Student Health Services. Fees for Rapid Testing may be applied, however there are no fees for those with Student Health Insurance. LabCorp bills easy student’s insurance directly. Student Health Services does not apply fees. Each student should check with their health insurance provider to determine if they are in-network with LabCorp.
