Campus Safety &
Health Seminar
Family Orientation 2013
Today’s Program
• Marquette Trends
• Campus Resources
• Department of Public Safety
• MU Medical Clinic
• Counseling Center
• Student Development
• Questions
Let’s think about
yesterday…
Student Trends,
Norms & Beliefs
Academics
• 20% of new students expect the
highest degree they will earn will be a
bachelor’s degree
• 40% expect to earn a master’s degree
• 40% expect to earn an advanced
degree
Academics
• Nearly all new students predicted
they would end their first year of
college with a GPA of 3.0 or higher
• 45% of freshman typically end the
year with a cumulative GPA below
3.0
Student Engagement
• 85% of MU students are involved or
have been involved in student
organizations
• The most popular types of student orgs
at Marquette are:
o academic/professional - 43%
o Service - 37%
Student Engagement
• 87% of MU students have
engaged in service during their
time at MU
• 15% of students are involved in
faith & spiritual programming
• 60% of students identify as
Catholic
Health & Wellness
Top 5 reported health problems/concerns:
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4.
5.
allergies
sinus infection
strep throat
back pain
asthma
Health & Wellness
2012-13 factors affecting students’
academic performance:
1. 26% stress
2. 21% cold/flu/sore throat
3. 19% sleep difficulties
4. 17% anxiety
College Student Mental Health
• Age of onset for many issues is college years
• Counseling Centers are typical mental health
clinics
• Less stigma about getting help
• Medications allow access to higher
education
• More complicated diagnosis
Common Mental Health
Concerns in College Students
In the past 12 months
have you
National
MU
Had difficulty functioning
due to depression
30.4%
30.2%
Seriously considered
suicide
6.6%
6.1%
Been dx with depression
11.1%
11.4%
Been diagnosed with
anxiety
12.0%
10.3
Had alcohol impact
academics
3.6%
6.7%
Marquette University
Counseling Center
• Address issues of normal developmental
process of becoming an adult and
transitioning to college (i.e. separation
anxiety, academic challenges, identity
development, break ups)
• More serious problems (i.e. eating disorders,
alcohol abuse, anxiety, depression, suicidal
thoughts/behaviors, significant losses,
trauma)
What we know about the
students we see:
Data from CC stats 2012/2013:
• 20% on psychiatric medications
• 1.9% have thoughts of harming others
• 47% been in therapy before
• 55% anxiety, 44% depression, 30% academic concerns,
28% relationship issues
• 32 hospitalizations
• 19% suicidal risk
CC clients report improvement in symptoms that
contribute to increased academic performance (60%)
Students are receptive to seeking mental health
treatment (10% of students)
Alcohol & the College Effect
• Incoming students prior to arrival on campus:
– 63% identify as non-drinkers
– 14% light-moderate drinkers
– 24% high-risk drinkers (5% problematic)
• Incoming students 6 weeks after arrival on
campus:
– 54% identify as non-drinkers
– 15% light-moderate drinkers
– 31% high-risk drinkers (6% problematic)
Other Substance Use
• First 6 weeks of the semester are critical in
formation of habits that help ensure academic
success
• 6% of first year population endorse marijuana
use
• Both primary and secondary consequences of
high risk drinking and drug use are well known
• Good Samaritan Policy to encourage students
to seek assistance for a peer in medical
emergencies related to AOD
Sexual Violence
• 75% of MU students had 0 or 1
sexual partners in the last year
(NCHA, 2012)
• 95% of MU students are comfortable
asking for or giving consent in a
sexual relationship (EBI, 2013)
Personal Safety
• # 1 crime is unsecured & unattended
property
• Be aware of your environment & walk
in groups or utilize campus resources
Patrol Zone
N. 7th St. to N. 24th St.,
W. Clybourn St. to W. Highland Ave.
LIMO Program
250,000
LIMO
transports
per year.
Cameras
There are 619 DPS
Cameras located in
the and around the
MU community…
but remember we
live in a digital
world and cameras
surround each of us.
Blue Light
Phones
There are 450
blue light
phones located
in the MU
campus
community.
Campus
Resources
Department of
Public Safety
Department of Public Safety (DPS)
• 749 N. 16th Street, first floor of the 16th Street
Structure
• Open 24 hours a day, every day
• Almost 90 full-time officers
• Services:
– Vacant House Watch
– Student Safety Patrol (walking patrol)
Contact Phone Numbers:
• LIMOs- (414) 288-6363
• Non-emergency- (414) 288-6800
• Emergency- (414) 288-1911
Collaboration
• Milwaukee Police Department
• District 3 Community
Prosecution Unit
Marquette
University
Medical
Clinic
Medical Clinic
• SE corner of Schroeder Complex
• Hours:
– Mon. – Wed. 8:00 am - 5 pm
–Thu. 9:30 am – 5pm
– Fri. 8:00 am - 4 pm
• Appointment based system
–414-288-7184 or Webportal
–Same day appts available
http://www.marquette.edu/medical-clinic/
Medical Clinic
• Primary/urgent care clinic for students
• Staffed by
–M.D.’s
–Physician assistants
–R.N.’s
–Medical Assistants
–Laboratory technicians
–Dietician
Medical Clinic
Services
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Illness/Injury care
Immunizations
Laboratory tests
I.V. fluids
Allergy shots (as
directed by your
allergist)
• Physicals and T.B.
testing
• Travel vaccines/meds
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Women’s health care
Men’s health care
Sports injuries
Medication
prescriptions
• Referrals to specialists
Medical Clinic
• Health fee (part of tuition and fees) covers:
– Unlimited visits to the medical clinic for
illness/injury
– Core laboratory tests
• Rapid strep tests
• Mono tests
• Urinalysis
• Viral cultures
– Self-care kits for cold/flu symptoms
– ACE wraps/finger splints
Medical clinic
• Low cost/”at cost”:
– Advanced lab tests
– I.V. therapy
– Orthopedic equipment
– Physicals (requiring physician signatures)
– Travel Clinic
– Vaccines
Medical Clinic
Health Insurance
• Medical clinic does not bill insurance
– Itemized receipts for items not covered by the student
health fee
• Need health insurance coverage for:
– Off campus outpatient care/specialists
– Emergency/urgent care services
 Ask your private health insurance carrier
• What is the out-of-network coverage?
• Copy of health insurance card for student
Optional Insurance Plan
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Student injury and sickness insurance plan
University-sponsored group plan for students
Administered by American Management Advisors
Underwritten by Nationwide Life Insurance Co
www.sas-mn.com
Medical Clinic
• After-hours care
– NurseDirect hotline 855-839-5121
– Aurora Sinai Emergency Room (12th and Kilbourn)
– Columbia/St Mary’s Urgent Care (734 N. Jackson)
Medical Clinic
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Immunization policy in effect
Proof of immunization and/or disease, as applicable,
is required for
– MMR, Chicken Pox and Tetanus/Diphtheria.
TB Screening Questionnaire
Non-compliance= registration hold!
Forms are at https://checkmarq.mu.edu
Flu Shots
• Flu Clinics start in September and continue thru
October
– Sept 30th AMU is the first one
• Also available at the Medical Clinic and during Family
Weekend (Oct 5)
• $20
– Flu gift cards
• The Parent Perspective is an online monthly
magazine brought to you by The Marquette
University Medical Clinic and the Counseling
Center.
• Issues cover a wide variety of college health
and wellness topics.
• Orientation issue is out!
Counseling Center
Counseling Center at MU
• Confidential
• Free to full time enrolled students
• See about 8-10% of student population in
scheduled appointments
• No wait list, even during peak utilization
• Staff of psychologists, social workers,
counselors, a psychiatrist and advanced level
trainees
Counseling Center & the Campus
Community
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Consultation
Crisis response
Outreach and education
Stress reduction programming for students
(midterms and finals)
Counseling Center Services
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Location: Holthusen Hall, Room 204 (Varsity Theater)
Hours: M-F 8AM-4:30 PM
Contact us: 414.288.7172 or walk in
Who we are
What we do
– Outpatient services
– Crisis/on call
• Learn more about us at: www.marquette.edu/counseling
Counseling Center
• Location and hours:
– Open M-F, 8 am-4:30 •
pm
– Phone: 414-288-7172
– Location:
Holthusen Hall,
Room 204
What we do:
– Outpatient services
– Crisis/on-call services
Who we see:
– Mental health
concerns
– Psychosocial concerns
– Adjustment
Office of Student
Development
Office of Student Development
• Location: AMU 121 & 329
• O-Fest:
Thursday, August, 29th 5-7 pm Central Mall
• Student Involvement
Clubs & Organizations
Student Government
Service
Vocation & Leadership
Greek Life
Who Will You Be
At Marquette?
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Family Orientation 2013