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Ellucian Colleague

06/18/2025 8:30 am

Ellucian Colleague Information

Know a student who may need help?

You can refer any current Rockford University student who may benefit from counseling services.

Emergency ?

If this is an emergency and you need immediate help please call 911.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

For 24/7 free and confidential support by phone CALL 988 or TEXT 988

Crisis Text Line

For 24/7 text-based mental health support, text HOME to 741741

Rockford University Department of Public Safety

Need assistance or an incident occurred where University property is damaged?

Emergency

If you have an emergency requiring immediate medical attention,
please call 911 promptly.
Click here for local medical resources.

Forms & Insurance

Immunization, insurance, mental health emergency, health history, and additional forms.

Disability Services

 Disability Support Services (DSS) facilitates an accessible education experience for students who have disabilities and serves as a resource to all members of the campus community.

Hours & Contact Information

Counseling Services
Available by appointment

Physician Service
Tuesday afternoons by appointment

Fall/Spring Hours:
Monday – Friday
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Available by appointment

Summer Hours:
Tuesday – Thursday
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Available by appointment

Address:
5050 E. State Street
Rockford, IL 61108

Phone: 815-226-4083
Fax: 815-226-3335

HealthCenter@rockford.edu

The mission of Lang Wellness Center is to create a safe and supportive environment to meet the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual needs of the Rockford University community. Differences in ability are valued as an integral component of a diverse community. Disability Support Services (DSS) facilitates an accessible educational experience for students who have disabilities and serves as a resource to all members of the campus community.

We are located north of (behind) Howard Colman Library and west (left) of Cummings Complex, with the entrance door on the southeast corner of the building off of parking lot D.

If you are feeling sick or have been injured and need to see the Lang Wellness Center nurse, please email healthcenter@rockford.edu or call 815-226-4083.  Rockford University is following the current CDC recommendations for Covid-19.  Please contact Lang Wellness Center with any questions.

Confidentiality Statement

Lang Wellness Center respects and preserves the privacy and confidentiality of all patient and client communications. All visits are confidential. Information cannot be released without the patient’s written consent. Information, whether written, spoken, recorded electronically or printed will receive the same level of protection. As nurses and counselors, we are health professionals that are required by law to report any suspected ongoing child abuse or neglect. In addition to the required mandated report status, the issue of confidentiality may be waived in situations where danger to self or others is imminent.

Meet Our Staff

Kristen Clarke, MSW, LCSW

Kristen Clarke, MSW, LCSW

Director of Lang Wellness

Kristen Clarke received her BSW from University of St. Francis and MSW from Aurora University. She specializes in mood disorders including depression and bipolar, as well as anxiety disorders.  Kristen believes that college students are at a unique place in their lives that present new challenges.  Kristen works with students to sort out past issues and current stressors to help students navigate through the college years and prepare themselves for their future endeavors.

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Autumn Schaal, MA, LPC, NCC

Autumn Schaal, MA, LPC, NCC

Personal Counselor and Disability Support Services Coordinator

Autumn Schaal received her MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Adams State University. Autumn’s areas of interest include: emotional growth, anxiety, and overcoming life stressors. She uses an integrated approach focusing on the whole person, incorporating mindfulness, physical, mental, and emotional well-being, to promote healing through the context of relationship and community. Her goal is to create a space in which students feel safe, accepted, and empowered to sustain positive and fulfilling relationships with both self and others.

Stephanie Garrison, MA, LPC, NCC

Stephanie Garrison, MA, LPC, NCC

Personal Counselor

Stephanie received her MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Judson University. Her areas of interest include: anxiety and depression, dialectical behavioral therapy, and trauma. Stephanie recognizes that college is a time of great change and development, and she believes in meeting students where they are at and helping them realize their potential by balancing their physical, social, emotional, intellectual and spiritual well-being.

Patty Schneider, RN, BSN

Patty Schneider, RN, BSN

Nurse

Patty received her BSN from NIU in 1989, and worked for 15 years on the Adult Medical/Oncology Unit at Swedish American Hospital. Patty enjoys assisting, educating and empowering students to make healthy choices. She believes that these choices directly impact their future health and vitality.

Laura Godin

Laura Godin

Office Manager

Laura received her Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Rockford University.  Laura has previously worked in Student Administrative Services at Rockford University and in her role as Office Manager at Lang provides support to all of our students especially in the areas of record keeping, health insurance, both domestic and international, immunizations, and billing.

Student Support Programming

10/02/2024 11:15 am

Student Support Programming (SSP)

The Student Support Programming (SSP) Department provides students an opportunity to develop a strong sense of belonging on campus. Our programming options equip students with transformative knowledge and experiences critical to ensure college retention and completion. We guide and support students to accomplish the goal of graduation from Rockford University.

SSP participants are connected to at least one of our support programs: Men of Confidence Mentorship (MCM), Regents First, or Regents P.A.W.S. For more information please email: StudentSupportPrograms@rockford.edu

Contact Us

Meet the SSP Staff StudentSupportPrograms@rockford.edu

Office Locations

Regents First Suite
Starr Science 108B
Monday-Friday: 8:30 – 5:00 p.m.
(815) 226-4121
 
MCM Suite
Starr Science 111
Monday-Friday: 8:30 – 5:00 p.m.
(815) 394-4362

 

 

 

Regents First

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Student Support Tools

Men of Confidence Mentorship (MCM)

 

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PASS (Peer Assisted Student Support)

Peer Assisted Student Support (PASS) staff can help you with time management, organizational skills, navigating your courses, note-taking skills, study strategies, and much more!

Student Vehicle Registration

05/28/2024 2:08 pm

ALL STUDENTSs must register any vehicle they plan to park on University property.

ALL STUDENTS shall be required to provide a photo of the back of the vehicle you are registering to ensure accuracy and accountability. Students can do so exclusively via the RUPS APP.

 

  • YOU MAY REGISTER MULTIPLE VEHICLES.

  • PLEASE CONTACT THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS.

 

Thank you!

 

Click HERE to go to the RUPS-APP page.

 

 

Grants

03/04/2024 11:12 am

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Rockford University Grant Policies and Procedure

 

Purpose of Grants

Rockford University encourages the efforts of faculty members and departments to secure funding for research and special projects that enhance teaching, learning, and campus initiatives through grants and contracts.  Grant funds received from governmental agencies, corporations, and private foundations provide the University, its faculty, staff, students, and community with program opportunities not ordinarily funded by the University budget.

The Office of Advancement and Alumni (Advancement) serves as the University’s central registration office for all grant applications and awards, including collaborative and subcontract grant awards.  Advancement maintains University records on grant submissions, awards, renewals, and reports.  Therefore, all grant applications must be submitted through Advancement, and all renewal / continuation grants must be reviewed and recorded by Advancement before any application is submitted.

Internal Proposal Approval Process / Responsibilities

All proposals initiated by University faculty, staff, and departments must have completed the Proposal Submission Form.  Completed, signed forms must be on file with Advancement.  The University will not accept grant awards from proposals that were not approved by the appropriate parties.

  • The grant applicant (the individual leading the proposal project) should notify Advancement of the intent to apply for a grant as early as possible.
  • The grant applicant or an administrative delegate must complete Rockford University’s Proposal Submission Form in order to receive the necessary approval on applying for the particular grant. This ensures the University isn’t submitting competing grant applications, and ensures that the parameters of the grant comply with University Gift Acceptance Policies.
  • After completing the Proposal Submission Form, Advancement will maintain the form in their files to avoid the potential for duplicate grant applications for the same program. Advancement will provide the Proposal Submission Form to the grant applicant department’s Vice President, the Chief Financial Officer, and the President for their review and approval.
  • The grant applicant and the Advancement Office work on Grant Proposal together. This includes both the narrative, the project budget, and any other form details necessary.
  • Once the full application is completed, it should be sent to the Advancement Office. Advancement will then provide the full application to the President for final review prior to submission. These documents are due one calendar week prior to the grant deadline date.  Note: Rare exceptions may be made to this timeframe, when necessary and with cause, such as a short turnaround time from the application solicitation to application due date.
  • All forms should be completed within the timeframes requested above, ensuring that the project is consistent with the University’s mission and with the availability of the University’s resources. This is especially critical when a grant award requires cost sharing or matching funds.  Any budget-relieving, Facilities and Administrative (Indirect) Costs Recovery and/or cost sharing funds or other institutional commitments must be identified and clearly stated in the Proposal Submission Form at this time.
  • Advancement will secure the signatures of all the appropriate parties. The signatures obtained verify that Rockford University administration has approved of the grant and project plan.

University Grant Approval

Programs funded by grants involve the efforts of the University faculty, administrations, staff, and occasionally, students – as well as the use of the University’s facilities and resources – in order to advance the mission of the University.  Grants are awarded to Rockford University, not to the individual faculty, staff, or departments.  Accordingly, the University has the responsibility of monitoring the grant process to assure that no proposal is submitted that would impose budgetary or academic obligations on the University that it is not completely prepared to fulfill, or that the University determines to be inconsistent with its mission.  Therefore, the V.P. / Provost of the grant applicant’s department, the Chief Financial Officer, and the President must all approve of any grant proposals for research, programs, projects, etc. before the application process can begin.

Work Performed in Grant Preparation and Execution

Work performed by faculty or staff members in preparing grant proposals and in carrying out grant programs / research on behalf of Rockford University is considered to be part of the faculty / staff member’s duties and responsibilities.  Funds requested for salary reimbursement for time spent on grant projects must reflect the actual salaries of the individual faculty / staff involved.

Ownership of Grant Products and Indirect Costs

Rockford University encourages research and upholds the basic rights of any individuals writing for the University.  On work performed during normal contract periods, all grant products (including copyrights and patents) shall be shared equally between the University and the grant applicant, unless otherwise specified in the grant, contract, or research agreement.

Rockford University has an indirect cost allowance of 10% that must be included in all federal and non-federal budgets submitted, where allowable.

Research, Grant Writing, and Submission Responsibilities / Assistance

  • Advancement is available to conduct research on the grant applicant’s behalf to find a potential match of funds for a specific project. The project must align with the institution’s mission and provide institutional benefit.  Priority will be given based on a “first come, first serve” basis.  Projects will be prioritized based on institutional benefit.  The grant applicant should prepare a summary of need and submit it to Advancement.  Please allow four working weeks for Advancement to provide funding opportunities.
  • Advancement and the Business Office are responsible for providing all necessary assurances, compliance statements, etc. and are responsible for ensuring that the University has on file all appropriate compliance assurances required by funding agencies.
  • The ultimate responsibility for meeting the funding agency’s submission deadline lies with the grant applicant. If the funding agency specifies a deadline date for submission, the grant applicant is responsible for delivering the proposal and any required copies (plus one copy for the University’s records), to Advancement one calendar week before the proposal deadline.  Advancement will be available to help submit the proposal to the prospective funder and with any follow-up contacts prior to a funding decision.

Post-Award Responsibilities

  • The grant applicant has the primary responsibility for managing the budget of the grant. Advancement will relay the Notice of Award to the grant applicant and the Business Office, once an award is received.  The Business Office will assist the grant applicant in setting up the grant budget account.  Unless otherwise stipulated, the grant applicant is responsible for managing the affairs of the grant.
  • The grant applicant is also responsible for meeting the deadlines for all grant project reports required by the funding agency. Advancement will be available to send out reminders and provide advice and editorial and other assistance, if requested.  A copy of all project reports must be forwarded to the Advancement Office and the Business Office for the University’s records.

First observed in October 1981, the national “Day of Unity” set a goal of raising awareness for victims and survivors of domestic violence. Since then, it has grown into an entire month (October) dedicated to bringing attention to this critical issue. In 1989, National Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) began with education and support from friends, family, and organizations.

Rockford University is proud to recognize and support DVAM and the Domestic Violence National Day of Unity, which will be observed this year on October 19th. Throughout October, the Rockford University Department of Public Safety, with the help of volunteer RU students, will be sponsoring events to bring attention to Domestic Violence. Events include ribbon awareness, bracelet awareness, and speaking with domestic violence professionals, among other events.

Because Thursday, October 19th, falls during Fall Break, we will commemorate Domestic Violence Day of Unity on Thursday, October 26th. We ask that all campus community members show support by wearing purple.

Domestic Violence Stats

 

Vehicle Registration

08/09/2023 1:56 pm

ALL campus community members must register any vehicle they plan to park on University property.

Parking violations have been a long-standing issue at Rockford University. The Department of Public Safety has made a concerted effort to address this ongoing problem over the past few years. Starting Fall 2023, ALL campus community members shall be required to provide a photo of the back of the vehicle you are registering to ensure accuracy and accountability. Students can do so exclusively via the Rockford University Public Safety App.

 

  • PLEASE MAKE SURE THE LICENSE PLATE IS LEGIBLE!
  • AGAIN, THE ONLY WAY  FOR STUDENTS TO REGISTER THEIR VEHICLE IS THROUGH THE RUPS APP.
  • FACULTY & STAFF, PLEASE GET IN TOUCH WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO RECEIVE A LINK TO THE FACULTY/STAFF VEHICLE REGISTRATION FORM.
  • FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE VALID, REQUIRED INFORMATION SHALL RESULT IN YOUR VEHICLE NOT BEING REGISTERED, AND NO PARKING PERMIT SHALL BE ISSUED.
  • YOU MAY REGISTER MULTIPLE VEHICLES.
  • PLEASE CONTACT THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS.

 

Thank you!

 

Please use the QR code to open the app on your smartphone or tablet and follow the instructions to install it on your smartphone or tablet. Click HERE to place a “shortcut” on your laptop or desktop computer.

 

 

 

 

The Department of Public Safety is committed to providing all campus community members with the highest quality of service. We strive to do so by taking a forward-thinking approach to safety and security. As part of our continued efforts to improve our services, we strongly encourage everyone to install the Rockford University Public Safety (RUPS) app on their smartphones, tablets, and computers. The RUPS APP will make many essential RUPS resources conveniently available through a user-friendly app for your devices. The RUPS APP allows access to the following:

  • Campus safety tips
  • Emergency response information
  • Vehicle registration forms
  • Personal property registration forms
  • Parking policy
  • Campus maps
  • Current weather conditions
  • Training schedules and sign-up for training
  • And more…

Please use the QR code to open the app on your smartphone or tablet and follow the instructions to install it on your smartphone or tablet. Click HERE to place a “shortcut” on your laptop or desktop computer.

 

 

Registration and Report Forms

01/15/2023 7:43 pm

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