The student affairs staff believes that each student is a person of dignity, worth and responsibility who has elected to attend the university for the purpose of attaining an education and to grow and mature through additional learning experiences outside of the classroom.

The goal of the student affairs staff is to assist in the total development of each student by providing appropriate, life-centered educational programs and services. Primary concerns of the staff focus on helping students to develop leadership skills, decision-making competencies, self-discipline, respect for others, skills of self-evaluation, and the learning and development of social responsibility and human relations skills.

In order to provide those activities and services which will help each student achieve optimum personal development, the student affairs division has professional staff assigned to the following areas, which are coordinated and supervised by the vice president: Aebersold Student Recreation Center, Athletics, Counseling, Auxiliary Student Services (Dining Services), Health Services, Minority Student Affairs, Housing, Student Activities, Student Life, Student Standards, University Police, University Union, and Women’s Center.

Preschool Child Care Center
007 McKay Education Building
724-738-2102

The SRU/SGA Preschool and Child Care Center is a state-licensed, nationally accredited non-profit facility owned by Student Government Association, Inc. of Slippery Rock University. Services are available for children ages three to five of students, faculty, staff, and members of the Slippery Rock community. Children through age 12 are welcome for after-school care and for summer programs.

The center is open from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Service is provided year round.

Since the center is licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare and accredited by theNational Association for the Education of Young Children, all staff members are required to meet state regulations regarding training and experience. In addition to a professional staff, the center provides a rich variety of learning experiences that promote the physical, social, and intellectual development of each child. The staff seeks to provide each child with a safe, secure, happy environment and to provide parents with the knowledge and security that their children are being given excellent care.

University Police
145 Keister Road
724-738-2249

All university community members have the responsibility to create and maintain a safe environment to live, work, and learn. The university police department has the responsibility to enforce the law and university policies to maintain campus safety. In addition to the enforcement of law and university policy, the university police department performs other functions such as investigations (criminal, traffic, and accidents), open and secure buildings, provide emergency first aid, monitor and respond to fire and intrusion alarms, provide a communication desk for information and emergency purposes, report on necessary forms, patrol grounds, provide escorts, and other responsibilities as determined by the administration.

The department has a complement of 16 commissioned officers that provide 24-hour, year round coverage. All university police officers are commissioned by the Governor of Pennsylvania and carry full police powers pursuant to the provisions of the Act of April 9, 1929, P.O. 177 known as “The Administrative Code of 1929” as amended. This includes, but is not limited to, the authority to arrest and issue citations. All officers have completed basic municipal police training as administered by the Municipal Police Officers Education and Training Commission.

Officers receive additional training through mandated updates and special training seminars. They are re-certified, as required, in first aid and CPR. The officers must qualify with their side arms and auxiliary weapons three times each year.

The department has conformed with uniform crime reporting procedures since 1970, submitting monthly reports to both federal and state governments. For a more complete analysis of the reports submitted, see “Crime in the United States” published by the U.S. Department of Justice. We also conform to “CLEARY” and “Security Policies and Procedures” mandated by Federal and State Legislation. Please see our web site: www.sru.edu/depts/finance/police/ or contact us for a brochure.

All criminal or suspicious activity should be reported to a law enforcement agency. Slippery Rock University police department is the law enforcement agency of record for the campus.

Federal regulations require an official of the institution who has significant responsibility for student activities, but does not have significant counseling responsibilities, to report criminal offenses to law enforcement authorities.

University police routinely report maintenance problems regarding safety and security. They also suggest improvements pertinent to crime prevention.

The university police department has developed programs addressing personal and property safety for students and staff. Some of these programs or parts of them have been incorporated into student and staff orientations. Individuals or groups seeking information concerning the availability of literature or presentations are urged to contact the University Police Department.

As a fully authorized police force, an ability to assist neighboring police departments exists through emergency aid agreements. Continued liaison with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies promotes the exchange of information concerning criminal activity at on and off campus sites. This sharing of information greatly enhances the ability of law enforcement agencies to perform more efficiently in an effort to provide a safe community.

All vehicles parked on university property must be registered and display a current and properly mounted parking permit. All students are permitted to have vehicles on campus provided the vehicles are registered and have the proper decals and assuming the operators maintain good standing with regard to their parking privileges. Failure to comply with parking regulations is dealt with in accordance with the procedures contained in the University Parking and Traffic Regulations.