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Division of Student Success

 

Kelly Tillinghast
Associate Vice President/Dean of Student Success
Hines & Riggins Center, 2nd Floor
Limestone University 1115 College Drive, Gaffney, SC 29340
(864) 488-4011 
ktilllinghast@limestone.edu 

Office of First Year Experiences

Director of First Year Experiences

Star Jamison
Location: Hines & Riggins Center, Office 210 Extension: 4557
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 8:30am-5pm; Friday 8:30am-12:00pm
Contact: (864)488-4557

jsjamison@limestone.edu

 

Student Success Coach and First-Year Advisor

Reaganne Patterson
College of Business
Location: Hines and Riggins Center, Office 208 Extension: 4448
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 8:30am-5pm; Friday 8:30am-12:00pm
Contact: (864) 488-4448 rbpatterson@limestone.edu 

 

 

 

Student Success Coach and First-Year Advisor

Tyler Helms
College of Education & Behavioral Sciences and College of Humanities & Computing
Location: Hines and Riggins Center, Office 212 Extension: 4013
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 8:30am-5pm; Friday 8:30am-12:00pm
Contact: (864)488-4013
tvhelms@limestone.edu

Stacey BoyterStudent Success Coach and First-Year Advisor

Stacey Boyter
College of Health
Location: Hines and Riggins Center, Office 209 Extension: 8266
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 8:30am-5pm; Friday 8:30am-12:00pm
Contact: (864)488-8266
seboyter@limestone.edu

undefinedMission and Goal of the Office of Student Success

The Division of Student Success seeks to empower students with the knowledge, skills, and awareness necessary to achieve success in college and in life. We offer a number of programs and services to enhance the overall success of students at Limestone University and to support them in their goal of achieving a college degree. Our services are free for current Limestone students. 

As a partner in the educational process, the Division of Student Success serves as a guiding force in creating an environment throughout campus that supports retention and degree completion. 

Office of Student Success location: Hines and Riggins Center

Programs & Services

Saints Shoutouts
The Saints Shoutout program allows faculty, staff, and students to send a Kudo to a member of the Limestone community to celebrate accomplishments, recognize achievements, say thank you. This program will recognize small wins throughout the semester and will give positive feedback to our Saints family.

Limestone University faculty, staff, and students may submit a Kudo by completing a form online. 
Saints Shoutouts Online Form

Saints Stop
The purpose of Saints Stop is to alleviate food insecurity and hunger by providing basic necessities to Limestone University Day students who find themselves in emergency need. Often times, when students do not have the means to purchase essentials, they have difficulty focusing on their coursework. We want to change that! Through a referral process, the program will distribute food and hygiene products to Limestone students during the academic year. By meeting these emergency needs of our students, we can alleviate some stressors and support their success inside and outside of the classroom.  Limestone University faculty, staff, and students may submit a Saints Stop referral online or by visiting Cooper East 110.
Submit a Referral

Success Coaching

The Office of Student Success fosters the development of students’ academic and personal goals through personalized success coaching. Success coaching is an individualized meeting with a trained professional who wants to help students reach their goals. Conversations with a Success Coach will focus on learning strategies, life management and goal attainment. A meeting with a Success Coach is the best way for a student to personalize their education and stay on track to graduation. It provides them the opportunity to talk about their own experience at Limestone, in and out of the classroom, and what resources they need to achieve their goals.

We recommend a minimum of three meetings per semester with a Success Coach:

  • First of the semester to review the student’s course load and devise strategies to attack their work.
  • Mid-semester after they’ve settled into classes and are aware of assignment dates.
  • End of the semester to sharpen their focus on their remaining work.
     

Students can schedule additional meetings with their Success Coach anytime, especially when they:

  • feel they’re “not doing well”
  • have questions about a Limestone policy
  • feel undue academic or personal pressure
  • want to explore academic options of any kind
  • want to sharpen learning or life management skills

To book an appointment with your success coach, download the Navigate app on your phone.

Center for Career and Professional Development

Director of Career and Professional Development
Location: Hines-Riggins Student Center, Office 213
Extension: 8201 
Contact: (864) 488-8201

tlbaker@limestone.edu 

Part of the reason you came to Limestone University was to prepare yourself for life beyond college. That’s why our Center for Career and Professional Development is committed to providing an array of services to assist you wherever you are on your career path. Whether you’re seeking your first job or transitioning into a new field, we’re here to help.

  • Use of PathwayU  which helps you understand what you have to offer, examine what you may need to be satisfied in your career, and identify open positions that might be a match for you.
  • Reference tools and catalogs for graduate school programs, including the Graduate School Guide.
  • List of majors offered at Limestone and careers associated with them.
  • Help with practical job search skills like resume building, writing cover letters, and interviewing.
  • One-on-one coaching with the Director of Career and Professional Development.
  • Access to our online career network, Handshake, where you can upload your resume and search and apply for jobs and internships! Information for employers can be found here.

The Center for Career and Professional Development would like to provide an array of information to students as well as alumni.  Web resources will take you directly to links of interest.  You can find information on job openings, internships, and correspondence for jobs.  But of course, you can always contact the Center for one-on-one consultations.

Career Research

General Employment & Internships

Education Employment

Cover Letters, Resumes & Interviews

Graduate Schools

Have you been a Micro-Intern yet? With Limestone’s launch of its new Micro-Internship program, here are some reasons why you should!

Looking for a way to:

  • Get professional experience
  • Improve career skills
  • Find new employers and companies
  • And network with industry professionals

Create a profile on Limestone’s Micro-Internship page and begin applying for short-term, paid, professional assignments.

You’ll work directly with employers to work on projects and show you’re what make Limestone students so great!

What Are Micro-Internships?

Micro-Internships are short-term, paid, professional assignments that are similar to those given to new hires or interns. These projects enable Career Launchers to demonstrate skills, explore career paths, and build their networks as they seek the right full-time role. Unlike traditional internships, Micro-Internships can take place year-round, typically range from 5 to 40 hours of work, and are due between one week and one month after kick-off. Micro-Internships are used by companies ranging from those in the Fortune 100 to emerging start-ups and go across departments including sales, marketing, technology, HR, and finance. 

 If you are interested in learning more and applying, please follow these steps: 

  1. Create an account at Limestone’s landing page: http://info.parkerdewey.com/limestone
  2. Fill out your profile as completely as possible
  3. Review current Micro-Internship projects available
  4. Apply to projects of interest
  5. Continue to check the platform regularly for new opportunities

** At this point, micro-internships will not be considered for academic credit towards your degree. If you have any questions, please reach out to lbartholomew@limestone.edu **

 

Saints Career Closet

The Center for Career and Professional Development is home to the Saints Career Closet which provides students with free business professional attire for interviews. If you find yourself in need of items such as blazers, suits, dress shirts and pants or dresses and skirts, please visit the Career Center in Dobson 307.

LinkedIn 101: Using LinkedIn to Land Your Dream Job Before You Graduate

LinkedIn is helping soon-to-be grads from around the country tap into their professional community—whether they realize they have one already or not. 

Trying to land your dream career out of the gate is a tall order. But here’s the good news: There are roughly 11 million job openings per month in America at any given time. Sure, you don’t want all those jobs, but you want some of them—and some of them want you! 

LinkedIn connects qualified candidates with companies and organizations that crave top talent. With these tips, you’ll be well on your way to snagging a seat at the professional table before graduation. 

Why LinkedIn?   

  • 80% of LinkedIn members consider professional networking to be important to new job opportunities and career success, according to LinkedIn research
  • 70% of people were hired at a company where they had a connection 
  • More than 20 million professionals including recruiters, hiring managers and decision makers use LinkedIn every week 

With 530+ million professionals in the LinkedIn community, there is no other place where you can access such a wide range of knowledge, skills and resources to help you reach your goals. 

Let LinkedIn do the work for you

Searching for jobs can seem like a daunting task. More than a quarter of professionals say they have no time to search for new opportunities. 

But worry not, with search alerts you can get notifications and updates to a saved search via email or shared with you on LinkedIn. Use advanced search filters to narrow down opportunities by industry, location, experience level and more. Once your filtered search is set, simply create the alert. 

Let recruiters know you’re open to new opportunities by simply flipping a switch on your LinkedIn profile. It’s called Open Candidates, and yes, it’s that easy. Open Candidates is accessible from the “Preferences” tab on the LinkedIn Jobs home page. 

By flipping the switch, you privately signal to recruiters that you’re interested in new opportunities. Don’t forget to update your career interests. This helps you appear in the search results that recruiters are regularly scouring. Additionally, this helps inform the daily job recommendations LinkedIn sends you and surfaces on the jobs homepage.

Discover your earning potential 

LinkedIn tapped into its network of more than 530 million members to give you deep insight into salary and the compensation landscape. You can also dig deeper into compensation insights about specific companies you’re interested in. That way, you are ready when the time comes to talk about your salary. 

LinkedIn Salary includes base compensation, bonus, and equity data for specific job titles, and the different factors that impact pay such as years of experience, industry, company size, location, and education level. 

Entrepreneur? Create your own job — become a freelancer 

LinkedIn ProFinder started as an idea that has grown into a vibrant freelance marketplace being used by more than 70,000 freelance professionals across the nation. LinkedIn has seen client demand surge with weekly requests for proposals growing more than fivefold in one year. 

Seek career advice from others 

  • More than 80% of professionals on LinkedIn have stated they either want to have a mentor or be one to others 
     
  • More than half don’t know where to begin and more than one-third have a hard time finding the right person 

LinkedIn launched Career Advice, a new feature that helps connect members across the LinkedIn network with one another for lightweight mentorship opportunities. Whether you need advice on your career path, switching to a new industry or best practices for a project you’re working on, Career Advice can help you find and connect with the right person who can help. 

Learn the skills needed for your next gig 

  • One-third of job-seekers have expressed concern that they don’t have the necessary skills to be competitive in the job market 
  • Many people who are looking for work from home jobs use LinkedIn learning to gain the skills needed to be an ideal candidate for remote work. 

With LinkedIn Learning, you can now access a gigantic database of online courses on topics from coding and graphic design to public speaking. And here’s the best part: each course is typically sliced up into very manageable 5-10 minute learning chunks. Learning a new skill over the course of a week quickly becomes very achievable. 

Connect with alumni 

One of the easiest ways for students and alumni to make connections is through LinkedIn Alumni tool. It’s an easy way to explore the alumni directories and find who graduated from your same school, where they work now and in what cities. Simply search for your school and select “see alumni” to get started. You can access career paths for more than 23,000 colleges and universities worldwide. 

LinkedIn Jobs

What now? — Get started 

Create or update your LinkedIn profile today. This provides other LinkedIn members with a better understanding of the unique skills, interests, and experience that make you — you. 

  • Make sure you have a profile photo - it will help get you recognized and connect to potential opportunities. Members with a profile photo receive up to 21x more profile views and 9x more connection requests. 
  • Members with current positions are discovered up to 16x more in recruiter searches 
  • Members with more than 5 skills are 27x more likely to be discovered in searches by recruiters 
  • Including the city where you are based makes you stand out up to 23x in searches 

Bonus: Check out Resume Assistant, a new integration from Microsoft and LinkedIn to help you use Microsoft Word as a powerful and professional resume builder. 

Not all graduate school exams are the same.  So, how do you know which one might be required for your program?  Below, you will find an overview of several exams and a link to FREE practice exams.

Graduate School Exam Overview

Free Practice Exams

 

Interviews - Professional Development

Do you have an interview coming up? Want to practice your interviewing skills and learn more about typical questions you’ll be asked and how to answer them? Sign up for a mock interview with the Center for Career & Professional Development today! We will conduct mock interviews in person, over the phone, or virtually through Zoom.

About the Interview:

• Please allow at least one hour for your interview appointment.
• The experience will be simulated and conducted to reflect an actual interview experience whether it be for a job/internship, graduate school, etc. 
• You will be asked to submit a copy of your resume and a sample job/grad school description before the interview. 
• Have questions prepared to ask at the end of the mock interview; questions you would ask the employer/school.

If your interview is in-person or virtual:

• It is expected that you arrive at your interview at least 10 minutes early and dress for success!
• The session will be recorded, and your responses will be discussed during the feedback portion of the mock interview. 

Mock interview requests need a minimum of 3-5 business days to schedule. Please allow enough time to process your request.

To request a mock interview appointment please email or schedule a time in Navigate!

General Interview Guidelines: 

Studies have shown that people who take the step of preparing for interviews are better able to handle difficult interview questions, adequately communicate their strengths, and be themselves. The very first question asked in the majority of interviews is “Tell me about yourself.” You must be prepared to talk about why you are the best candidate for the job out of all the other people they may be interviewing. Tell who you are, what your main strengths and skills are, and where your experience comes from. 

Here is a list of commonly asked interview questions:

Commonly Asked Interview Questions

The job interview experience isn’t just a time for the potential employer to get to know more about you and your qualifications for the job; it’s also your time to find out more about the company culture, job expectations, and how satisfied employees are. Be sure to do your research on the company before you go into the interview. Also, come prepared with questions to ask at the end of the interview. 

Here is a list of examples of ideal questions you should ask the interviewer:

Ideal Questions You Should Ask an Employer in an Interview

Center for Career and Professional Development

The Center has partnered with MindEdge Learning, a leading provider of quality online higher education and professional development, to offer courses in the categories of project management, Six Sigma and Lean, leadership, marketing, and more. These on-demand, self-paced courses are just another resource offered through the Center to promote professional and lifelong learning for our community.

Free previews are available for both the Management and Nonprofit Management course categories, and all courses…

  • are designed for adult learners;
  • combine interactive exercises, videos, and real-world examples or case studies;
  • provides access to an expert in a related field who will answer your questions—usually within 24-hours—through MindEdge's "Ask the Expert" feature; and
  • have been approved for CFRE and / or CEU credits.

Course categories

  • Agile
  • Banking
  • Business Analysis
  • Career Building
  • Communication
  • Computer Applications
  • Creativity and Innovation
  • Cybersecurity and CISSP
  • Data Analytics
  • Emergency Management
  • Emerging Technologies
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Finance
  • GED Exam Prep
  • HR Management
  • International Trade
  • Leadership
  • LEED Green Building
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Nonprofit Management
  • Online Learning
  • Operations
  • Personal Enrichment
  • Project Management
  • Remote Work
  • Security Awareness
  • Six Sigma and Lean
  • Small Business Management
  • Sustainable Management
  • Web Design
  • Women in Business

Student Activities

 

Director of Student Activities & Summer Conferences
Location: Dobson Student Center
Room: 202
Contact: 864-488-8274
 

  Top 10% of the Junior and Senior classes


  Theater Honor Society


  National Criminal Justice Honor Society


  Business, Management, and Administration Honor Society


    Music Education Honor Society


  National Social Work Honor Society


  History Honor Society


  Education Honor Society

 

Criminal Justice Educator's Rising Health Care Executive Student Association
Pre-Health Professions Club Psychology Club Saints Athletic Training Association
Saints Investment Club Sports Managment Society STEAM Organization
Student Social Work Organization Student Managed Investment Fund The Candelabra

Limestone University and Community Chorus

Vocal Ensemble

Dr. Poovey, Professor of Vocal/Choral Music Education

gpoovey@limestone.edu

The Marching Saints

Pep Band (Athletics Band)

Spencer Nance, Assistant Director of Athletic Bands

sjnance@limestone.edu

Wind Ensemble (Concert Band)

Jazz Ensemble/Combos

iPan (Steel Drub Ensembles

James Robinson, Assistant Director of Athletic Bands & Instrumental Music

jlrobinson@limestone.edu

Limestone University Theater

Dr. Brian Ameling, Dean of College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

bameling@limestone.edu

 

Pastor

 

 

 

McKenzie Hite, Director of Student activities mnhite@limestone.edu                                                                                      

American Sign Language Club

Chess Club

HAUS of Art

Limestone Activities Board

Student Athletic Advisory Committee

Barbell Club

Gaming Club

International Club

OneRock

Student Government Association

8-Ball Pool Basketball
Cornhole Dodgeball
Flag Football Man-Hunt
Ping-Pong Sand Volleyball
Spikeball Teqball
Yoga  


Timken Center Hours

Monday - Friday: 10:00am to 11:00pm

Saturday: CLOSED

Sunday: 2:00pm - 6:00pm

Intramural Sports and Student activities Participation Manual 2022-2023

2022-2023 Intramural Sports and Student Activities Participation Waiver

Office of Academic Support

Razan Alamad

Director of Academic Support
Location: Hines and Riggins Center,
Office 207
Extension: 4373
Contact: (864) 488-4373

 

Tutoring

The Office of Academic Support provides FREE tutoring to ALL Limestone students. The goal of the tutoring program is to support students in becoming independent learners and to foster academic growth.  The Tutoring Center is located in the Hines & Riggins Center, Room 244. Private tutor sessions are available and can be scheduled at a time convenient for the student.  For more information and to request a tutoring session, click on the links for Upswing or Group Tutoring in the navigation menu.

Need help in a class?

On a mobile device or computer, visit:
LIMESTONE.UPSWING.IO   click “Go To Room” on your profile or mee
t in person.



Need help? Watch the How-To Video on Limestone's online tutoring system to help you get started.

Testing Center

The Testing Center at Limestone University, located on the first floor of Curtis, Gaffney, SC, provides a full range of test and examination services for Limestone University students and students from other institutions. In addition, the Testing Center provides services for its community and surrounding areas. It is the mission of the Testing Center to provide a professional and comprehensive testing environment that is conducive for student success.

Testing Center Staff

Razan Alamad             Director of Academic Support rralamad@limestone.edu
864) 488-4373
Mohammad Ha'med Testing Center Assistant mdjane@limestone.edu
(864) 488-8376
Marvetta Littlejohn Testing Center Coordinator malittlejohn@limestone.edu
(864) 488-8376

The Office of Equity and Inclusion

Tawana Scott

Director of Equity and Inclusion
Location: Fort Building, Office D2 Extension: 4394
Contact: (864) 488-4394
tscott@limestone.edu

The Equity and Inclusion Office at Limestone University is dedicated to opening doors of equal opportunity to individuals with disabilities. We assist students who self-identify with documented disabilities by determining their eligibility for services through an interactive, collaborative process between the student and Equity and Inclusion staff, and then working together to determine reasonable accommodations and services.

Accommodations may include, but are not limited to, extended time on exams, textbooks in alternate formats, note takers, and assistive technology. Students should be aware that while accommodations are intended to remove barriers to learning, they do not ensure success. Limestone University students are responsible for meeting the essential academic standards set forth by the college for its courses, programs, services, and activities. Students must register with Equity and Inclusion Office each semester.

Students must register with the Equity and Inclusion Office each semester before accessible education services can be provided. Following the review of supporting documentation and a structured exchange between Equity and Inclusion Team Members and the student, an accommodation letter is written and sent electronically to professors. There is never a fee for accommodations.

Quick Checklist for Requesting Dietary Accommodations

Registration and Release Form

Quick Checklist for Requesting Housing Accommodations

Emotional Support Animal Guidelines

Limestone University will accept and consider requests for reasonable accommodation in college housing at any time; however, if the request for accommodation is made fewer than 60 days before the individual intends to move into college housing, Limestone University cannot guarantee that it will be able to meet the individual’s request for ESA during the first semester or term of occupancy. The individual making the request for an ESA should complete the steps below as soon as practicably possible before moving into college housing.

Service Animal Guidelines


Accessibility and Learning Specialist
864-488-4394
jwpage@limestone.edu

 

 


LEAP Evening Facilitator
jkphillips@limestone.edu
864-488-4394

Limestone University offers a comprehensive support program, LEAP (Learning Enrichment & Achievement Program), for students with learning and attention challenges. LEAP students meet weekly with LEAP staff and have access to an organizational coach and learning specialist. LEAP is a fee-based program. In some cases, the Office for Vocational Rehabilitation will assist in funding the student’s participation. Please contact your local VR office or speak with your high school counselor to obtain contact information. LEAP is only offered during the regular academic year and only at the main campus of Limestone University in Gaffney, SC.

Benefits

LEAP offers a broad spectrum of resources to meet specific needs, including:

  • monitoring student progress
  • scheduled consultations to promote organization and time management skills
  • a 1- credit study strategies course each semester
  • secondary academic advisement with attention to student's specific learning needs
  • workshops on writing, studying, organization, etc.
  • supervised study halls
  • weekly and mid-term progress reports
  • personal test proctors
  • individualized tutoring sessions

Procedure

Students who are interested in LEAP must follow these steps:

  1. Be admitted to Limestone University either by full/provisional acceptance.
  2. Send a copy of their most recent psychosocial educational report to the Director of LEAP at Limestone University.
  3. Arrange for an on campus interview with the Director of LEAP

Please contact tlscott@limestone.edu or 864-488-8377.

Cost

LEAP is a comprehensive service provided for an additional fee. The cost of the program is $2,500 per semester.

Student Resources

General

Career Development Resources

Free or Low-Cost Assistive Technology

Faculty Resources and Accessibility Questions

Syllabus

Textbooks

  • Are my course textbooks available from the publisher in a digital format?

Class Documents

Software

  • Did I select accessible software for student use?

Websites

Section 504 Grievance Policy & Procedures

The following internal grievance procedures have been adopted for students and employees of Limestone University. A grievance is defined as any dissatisfaction occurring as the result of an individual’s belief that an issue relating to accessibility affects the individual unjustly or inequitably. This may involve allegations of disability discrimination, including disability harassment, carried out by employees, other students, or third parties. The individual has the right to raise a complaint and to have that complaint considered with courtesy and objectivity, in a timely fashion, and without fear of prejudicial treatment or retaliation. In cases of harassment, the University will take steps to prevent reoccurrence of any harassment and to correct discriminatory effects on the grievant and others, if appropriate. An individual with a complaint is encouraged to document and seek resolution within the following process:

  1. Informal Resolution Process. At any time during the grievance process, the Grievance Administrator may inquire of the parties if they wish to participate in an informal resolution of the grievance. If both the grievant and the respondent agree to do so, the Grievance Administrator will meet with them informally to attempt to resolve the grievance. If a resolution of the grievance is reached between the grievant and the respondent, the agreement shall be reduced to writing and signed by the grievant and the respondent. The grievance will be considered resolved and no further action will be taken on the grievance. In the case of a physical barrier, the individual should contact the Office for Accessibility in an attempt to resolve the complaint through informal means.
  2. If the grievance is not resolved informally, the individual may initiate a formal grievance by filing a complaint in writing. Documentation should include a narrative of the situation and the name of the individual(s) or entity which the grievant believes engaged in discriminatory action. For this step, the individual may complete the Grievance Form available in the following locations: the office of the ADA Coordinator (Cooper East 100), the Office for Accessibility/504 Coordinator (Fort D 201), or on the Accessibility webpage via the University website. The 504 Coordinator (or in cases of conflict of interest, the ADA Coordinator) will issue a written decision on the grievance no later than 30 days after its filing. If there are circumstances that affect Limestone University’s ability to reach fact witnesses and to review documents (e.g., school breaks, the availability of parties with information), the timeline may be extended.
  3. If the grievance is not resolved, the person filing the grievance may appeal the decision of the 504 Coordinator (or ADA Coordinator) by resubmitting the grievance form or letter indicating inadequate resolution from Steps 2 and 3 to the Provost (Cooper West 103) within 15 days of receiving the decision.
  4. As needed, the Provost will convene the Grievance Committee and order an investigation.  The Grievance Committee is composed of five members: three faculty and two administrator or staff members. At least five college business days in advance of the hearing, the chair of the committee will notify the grievant and the individual charged with the complaint of the date, time, and place of the hearing, the specific nature of the complaint, and the composition of the committee. Notification will occur by telephone or email, with confirmation that all parties have been notified.

    The grievance hearing is a private, internal review. The grievant may be assisted by a faculty representative. However, persons external to the University shall be excluded from the grievance hearing.

    All involved parties have the right to be present when grievances and evidence are presented to the committee and to provide evidence in support of their respective positions. Committee members may question relevant parties (present only during questioning) to evaluate all the relevant facts of a given case.

    The report and recommendation of the committee shall be in writing, including the committee's rationale for the decision; the report may include any dissenting opinions. Only those committee members who have heard all testimony and evidence in a given case may vote on the committee's recommendation. The committee's report and recommendation shall be forwarded to the Provost within 10 business days of the hearing. The Provost will make the final determination and formally advise the parties involved in the grievance within five business days.
  5. If after meeting with the Provost the complaint is not reconciled, then the student may submit the revised Grievance Form to, and schedule an appointment with, the President of the University (within five business days of step 4, above).  The President will issue a final determination on the grievance within ten days of meeting with the student.

Students are encouraged to first attempt resolution within the grievance procedure guidelines. Grievances must be addressed within one semester of the aggrieved event. However, students maintain the right to file a complaint directly with the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) at any time. OCR dictates a 180 day (from date of incident) Statute of Limitations for filing a complaint.

Limestone University reserves the right to amend, change, or substitute, in whole or part, any of the grievance procedures set forth herein, in the event there are changes in applicable laws or regulations which require changes.

Confidentiality: Any information regarding the filing of a grievance, the investigation of the grievance, and the disposition of the case shall be treated confidentially and will be disclosed only as needed in the furtherance of the complaint and its resolution.  Unauthorized breaches of confidentiality may result in disciplinary action.

Retaliation: Civil rights regulations prohibit institutions from retaliating against anyone because they have filed a complaint with the Office for Civil Rights of the Department of Education, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or the U.S. Department of Justice, or because they assist or take part in a subsequent investigation.

Federal contacts:

U. S. Department of Education (Office for Civil Rights) - (800) 421-3481

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission – (800) 669-4000 voice (800) 669-6820 tty

U. S. Department of Justice – (800) 514-0301

Grievances related to grades/academic integrity are addressed separately in the Student Handbook.

Tawana L. Scott, 504 Coordinator
Fort D 201
Limestone University,
1115 College Drive,
Gaffney, SC, 29340,
Telephone/Fax number: (864)-488-8377,
tlscott@limestone.edu

Accessibility Grievance Form

Barrier Notice

Limestone University is committed to equal access and the civil rights of people with disabilities, and so it strives to remove barriers to its programs wherever they may exist through systematic barrier removal, proper and timely maintenance, encouraging universal design, etc.  In the event you encounter a barrier on the Limestone University campus, such as an inoperative elevator, bicycles blocking an access ramp, etc., please notify us so the college can remove barriers or explore solutions as quickly as possible.

Reports about barriers may be made by submitting detailed information including exact location, date, and time of barrier, and how situation presents a barrier to equal access to accessibility@limestone.edu. For readily achievable barrier removal after normal business hours for circumstances such as a bike blocking a ramp, contact Public Safety at 864-488-8344.

Information submitted does not constitute a formal complaint or grievance.  However, Limestone University will follow up in as timely a manner as possible.

Housing and Residence Life

Jessica Goins

Director of Residence Life & Housing
Location: Dobson Student Center, Office 203, Extension: 4590
Contact: (864) 488-4590

jgoins@limestone.edu

Housing policy stipulates that all unmarried, first and second-year students who are under the age of 21 at the time of enrollment and who do not live with parent(s) or legal guardian(s) within 50 mile radius of the University, are required to live in campus housing for the fall and spring semesters. The only exceptions to the preceding requirement are for those students who are non-traditional students, veterans of military service, and transfer students who have been out of high school one year or more. In order to be exempt, the student must obtain approval from the Director of Residence Life and Housing. Incoming first-year students who desire a residency waiver, and live with parent(s) or legal guardian(s) within a 50-mile radius of the University requirement, must complete the Change of Status. After a student has lived on campus their first and second year, they may choose to live off campus, typically their junior year.

Transfer Students are not considered first-year students. Transfer students are housed on a space availability basis.

To be eligible to reside in campus housing, the student must be enrolled in full-time academic course work at the start of the semester (minimum of 12 semester hours). Exceptions must be approved by the Director of Residence Life and Housing. If the student’s enrollment status changes to part-time status, the University has the right, but not the obligation, to terminate the housing agreement.

On campus housing for students who are less than seventeen years old is subject to approval. Limestone University does not provide family housing for students.

Change of Status Form

Campus Housing Packing List

Hall Features

  • FLOOR PLANS: Suite Style
  • RESIDENT ASSISTANTS: 2
  • GENDER: Males & females live in separate sections
  • AMENITIES: Laundry, lobby, vending machine, and elevator
  • FIRE SAFETY: Smoke detectors, fire alarms, and fire sprinkler system
  • SECURITY: Video cameras and card locks on suites and main access door

Room Features

  • AVERAGE ROOM MEASUREMENTS: 12.6' x 11'
  • WINDOW MEASUREMENTS: 62” x 32”
  • AC: Central heat & air
  • AMENITIES: Micro-fridge, sink, cable tv, Wi-Fi, and ethernet port
  • FURNITURE: 1 extra-long twin bed, 1 dresser, 1 desk, and 1 desk chair
  • OTHER: Shared, unfurnished living room per suite, tile floor.

One Bedroom Units (2 Residents)

  • 816 square feet
  • Downstairs: 1/2 bath, living room, kitchen/dining area (carpet and vinyl)
  • Upstairs: 1 bathroom, 1 bedroom (loft style bedroom / open to the downstairs area)

Two Bedroom Units (4 Residents)

  • 1240 square feet
  • Downstairs: 1/2 bath, living room, kitchen/dining area
  • Upstairs: 1 bathroom, 2 bedrooms

Universal Features

  • Bedroom furniture (extra-long twin bed, dresser, desk) is provided. The remaining rooms (living room / dining area) are unfurnished.
  • All units include stove, fridge, dishwasher, washer, and dryer.
  • Utilities, cable, and wireless internet included.

Hall Features

  • FLOOR PLANS: Suite Style
  • RESIDENT ASSISTANTS: 3
  • GENDER: Female
  • AMENITIES: kitchen, laundry, lobby, and vending machine
  • FIRE SAFETY: Smoke detectors, fire alarms, and sprinkler system
  • SECURITY: Video cameras and card locks on main access doors

Room Features

  • AVERAGE ROOM MEASUREMENTS: 14’ x 12’
  • WINDOW MEASUREMENTS: 75” x 66”
  • AC: Central heating and air
  • AMENITIES: Cable TV, Wi-Fi,  and ethernet port available
  • FURNITURE: 2 standard twin beds, 2 dressers, 2 desks, and 2 desk chairs
  • OTHER: Carpet, 2 closets and private sink with built in shelves

Hall Features

  • FLOOR PLANS: Suite Style
  • RESIDENT ASSISTANTS: 3
  • GENDER: Co-Ed by section
  • AMENITIES: Kitchen, laundry, lobby, lounge and vending machine
  • FIRE SAFETY: Smoke detectors, fire alarms, and sprinkler system
  • SECURITY: Video cameras and card locks on main access doors

Room Features

  • AVERAGE ROOM MEASUREMENTS: 14’ x 13’
  • WINDOW MEASUREMENTS: 34” x 60”
  • AC: Privately controlled unit in each room
  • AMENITIES: Cable TV, Wi-Fi,  and Ethernet port available
  • FURNITURE: 1 extra-long twin bed, 1 built-in desk, and 1 dresser per resident
  • OTHER: Hardwood floors and 2 closets

Hall Features

  • FLOOR PLANS: Suite Style
  • RESIDENT ASSISTANTS: 9
  • GENDER: Male
  • AMENITIES: laundry, lobby, and vending machine
  • FIRE SAFETY: Smoke detectors and fire alarms
  • SECURITY: Video cameras and card locks on main access doors

Room Features

  • AVERAGE ROOM MEASUREMENTS: 17.8’ x 10.4’
  • WINDOW MEASUREMENTS: 2 Windows 36” x 30”
  • AC: Privately controlled unit in each room
  • AMENITIES: Cable TV, Wi-Fi,  and Ethernet port available
  • FURNITURE: 2 extra-long twin beds, 2 built-in desks, and 2 dressers
  • OTHER: tile floor, 2 closets

Hall Features

  • FLOOR PLANS: Double rooms with a community bath
  • RESIDENT ASSISTANTS: 2
  • GENDER: Male
  • AMENITIES: Laundry, lobby, storage closet, and vending machine
  • FIRE SAFETY: Smoke detectors and fire alarms
  • SECURITY: Card locks on main access doors

Room Features

  • AVERAGE ROOM MEASUREMENTS: 11.4’ x 16’
  • WINDOW MEASUREMENTS: 75” x 66”
  • AC: Central heating and air
  • AMENITIES: Computer jack for each resident, internet access, 1 cable jack, 1 phone jack
  • FURNITURE: 2 twin beds (standard/built-in), 2 desks (built-in), and 2 wardrobe closets (with 2 drawers)
  • OTHER: Carpet and bay window

Hall Features

  • FLOOR PLAN: The residence hall is divided into 12 Pod-style room clusters, which will include an average 17 students per Pod.
  • PODS: Each Pod will include both single- and double-occupancy rooms with a spa-style bathroom, living room, and multiple study areas.
  • RESIDENT ASSISTANTS: 6
  • GENDER: Male and female residents will be separated by Pod.
  • AMENITIES: Garden balconies, Student lounges, gaming areas, a community kitchen, multiple community laundry facilities, and wireless Internet throughout
  • FIRE SAFETY: Smoke detectors, fire alarms, a fire sprinkler system, and all other infrastructure required by building code
  • SECURITY: Video cameras and card-access reader on all Pod entry doors and exterior entrances

Room Features

  • AC: A combination of central heat & air for all common areas and packaged thermal air conditioning units with individual temperature controls for each room
  • FURNITURE:  Single-occupancy Rooms: 1 twin bed (extra long/ bunkable/loftable), 1 desks, and 1 three-drawer dressers, and 1 closet hutch; Double-occupancy Rooms: 2 twin beds (extra long/ bunkable/loftable), 2 desks, 2 three-drawer dressers, and 2 closet hutches

Sib Collins Counseling Center Services

 

Josh Martin, M.A, LPC 
Director of Counseling and Mental Health Services  
jmmartin@limestone.edu
864-488-8280

The Sib Collins Counseling Center provides free and confidential short-term counseling services to students dealing with personal and social conflicts or trying to cope with stress. The Center is located on the first floor of Dobson and is staffed by a professional counselor. Appointments are suggested, however walk-in service is generally also provided. The Center also has a list of local counseling resources for referrals off-campus.

The Center is located on the Gaffney Campus in the Curtis Building, Office 140, and is staffed by professional counselors. Virtual, in-person, or phone appointments can be made by calling (864) 488-8280. The Center also has a list of local counseling resources for referrals off campus. Walk-in service is available on the Gaffney Campus during the academic year. If you arrive at the office and the counselors are unavailable, please complete an online referral form, or email us.

To schedule an appointment please contact (864) 488-8280.

Ferguson's Career and Guidance Center

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