University Services & Resources
Benefits
A complete list of benefits appears on the SVSU Human Resources under the Employee benefits tab.
Bookstore
The SVSU bookstore, a Barnes and Noble affiliate, is located in Curtiss Hall. In addition to textbooks, it sells SVSU apparel, gifts, cards, notebooks and other supplies.
Campus Safety
- SVSU Campus Alert System: The SVSU Campus Alert system will be used to report any critical incidents, severe weather threats or campus delays/closures due to inclement weather
- Download SVSU SAFE App: The app features emergency contacts, crisis alerts, location services features, in-app tip reporting, and much more!
- University Police and Parking Services
Food Service
Food is available at several locations on and near campus. Food service is not available on campus between semesters, except at Starbucks. During the Spring and Summer semesters, food service is available, but with reduced hours. Please visit http://svsu.campusdish.com/ for additional information.
Keys
Each faculty member should have keys to his/her office and mailbox. In addition, some faculty members will need keys to their office suites, laboratories, or other special areas. These keys must be requested by the faculty member, approved by their Dean, and signed out to the individual faculty member by the Campus Facilities Office.
Ordering Supplies
Office supplies are normally ordered through faculty secretaries, primarily from Office Depot at significant discounts from published prices. Faculty can browse the Office Depot online catalog at www.officedepot.com for specific items, but please ask your faculty secretary to place your order to take advantage of the discounts.
Parking
SVSU offers numerous free parking lots around campus. At peak times, however, it may be difficult to find a convenient parking spot. Parking permits, which entitle employees to park in the designated permit-only lots, can be purchased for the academic year. For more information, please visit www.svsu.edu/universitypolice/parkingservices/
Photocopies and Graphics Center
Photocopies: see your Faculty Secretary for more information.
The Graphic Center provides a variety of professional printing services for larger jobs (over 100 copies) to support the educational mission of SVSU through high-quality image duplication. Costs for all services are charged back to the appropriate department accounts on a monthly basis. Printing jobs are handled by submitting a Graphics Center Job Ticket. For assistance with printing options, including paper selections, contact the staff at extension 4278.
Technology
Technology training is available by appointment or on a walk-in basis, as well as online. Check the Faculty/Staff Development Calendar, published each semester, for scheduled training sessions; the online version is available at https://www.svsu.edu/its/ Individualized training in classroom technology and many commonly used software packages is available through the ITD lab (7471).
Classroom Technology
All classrooms at SVSU are equipped with projection systems, and most have smart or mini podiums that include PCs, DVD players, VCRs, document cameras, Internet access, and data projectors. Classrooms with basic technology packages have projection systems and Internet access, but instructors must bring laptops. (Laptops and other equipment can be checked out of the ITD Lab for instructional purposes.) If you have problems with the technology during class, you may call the instructional technology office using the classroom phones. The phone number is posted in the rooms.
Computer Labs
SVSU maintains a number of open computer labs for student use and a number of computer labs for teaching purposes. The current technology installed in the various computer labs is posted at: https://www.svsu.edu/its/ computer labs.
Outlook (Email)
Faculty and staff (as well as students) at SVSU use the Outlook email system. All faculty are expected to check their Email accounts regularly because the University email system is the primary means of communication for students, faculty, and administration.
Canvas Learning Management System
Canvas is a learning management system used at SVSU https://svsu.teamdynamix.com . Instructors can organize their classes and class content in Canvas so that students can find materials they need quickly and easily. Canvas also lends itself well to making classes more collaborative and engaging through tools, discussions, and media sharing.
Personal Web Space
Faculty have access to personal web space where they may develop and post personal web pages.
Office Computers & Software
Computers in faculty offices are on a (roughly) four-year replacement cycle. Printers and other peripherals are not part of that cycle and are the responsibility of the departments or colleges. Upgrades in software can be ordered using a standard purchase requisition form. Depending on the license agreements, there may be costs associated with upgrades, which are borne by the departments. If you have special hardware or software needs, contact Mike Holliday (7140) for assistance.
Wireless Access
Wireless access is available across campus. For information or assistance on accessing the wireless network, contact the ITS Support Center at x4225.
Technology Support Center / Help Desk & Services
SVSU maintains a 7 day a week computer Support Center. If you have hardware or software problem (other than training) in your office or at home, you can call them for help. Hours of service and phone numbers as well as a complete list of technology services are posted at: https://www.svsu.edu/its/.
Technology Policies
The SVSU technology policies, including the overall Internet and Network Services Acceptable Use Policy are posted at: https://www.svsu.edu/its/ policies.
SVSU Portal
SVSU has a web portal called my SVSU https://my.svsu.edu/ that allows users to access a website to access information in one place. Each user will see an environment unique to them based on their affiliations with SVSU.
University Health Center
The University Health Center provides walk-in primary medical care, disease prevention, health education and various specialty services.
University Health Center (UHC) is a MedExpress, operated by Covenant Health Care Systems. The Center is staffed with board certified physicians, physician’s assistants, nurse practitioners, specially trained nurses and lab technicians. A primary care physician operates a practice in the clinic located at the adjoining site.
University Health Center hours during Fall and Winter semesters are Monday–Saturday, 8:00 am - 8:00 pm, Sunday, 9:00 am - 6:00 pm. and holidays from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. Same-day appointments are available. In emergencies, call 9-911 from on-campus phones and 911 from off-campus or cell phones. The main phone number is 989-583-0285, uhc@chs-mi.com.
Location: 2970 Pierce Road, Saginaw MI 48604