Rockford University is committed to creating a learning and living environment that supports students in achieving their academic potential. Differences in ability are valued as an integral component of a diverse community. 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.

DSS is committed to ensuring equal access to a quality education for qualified students with disabilities through the provision of reasonable academic accommodations which support University standards and academic integrity. University policy provides for reasonable accommodations to be made for students with verified disabilities on an individualized and flexible basis as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and the Amendment of 2008 (ADA and ADAAA).

DSS provides classroom accommodations to all students on campus who disclose a disability, request accommodations, and who meet eligibility criteria. We do not have specialized programs for specific types of disabilities.

Each department on campus has expertise unique to that unit and students are better served by interacting with each department according to their needs.  Students are encouraged to contact DSS if they do not know which campus office to contact for a specific question or problem. We look forward to assisting prospective and enrolled students with disabilities who may require assistance. Please do not hesitate to contact us with questions or requests for additional information.

Disability Resource Information

• Disability Support Services Application (pdf) or Disability Form (Jotform)
• DSS Getting Started Letter
• DSS Handbook Spring 2024
• Academic and Housing Accommodation Letter Requirements

Contact:

Autumn Schaal, MA, LPC, NCC
Personal Counselor and Disability Support Services Coordinator

aschaal@rockford.edu

815-226-4083

Campus/Community Resources Links

• Association of Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD)
• Educational Testing Service Network (ETS)
• Education Resources Information Center (ERIC)
• Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
• National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD)
• Office for Civil Rights, US Department of Education (OCR)

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.

Notice of Privacy Practices

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.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Who is eligible to receive services from Lang Wellness Center?

All students, faculty and staff may use the Health Center.

Do I need to make an appointment to receive services?

Lang Wellness Center is a counselor directed facility under the medical direction of Dr. Jamil Hussain. The health center is open Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (T, W, Th 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. during the summer) for nursing assessments, treatment and referrals, please call 815-226-4083 for an appointment. Appointments are required for counseling services and can be made via phone, e-mail or in person at the health center. Appointments should be scheduled for matters such as medical incompletes and withdrawals, medical meal plan exemptions, physician appointments and disability accommodations.

Is there a physician on staff at the health center?

Dr. Jamil Hussain is available to see students on Tuesday afternoons by appointment for physical exams and assessment/ treatment of illness or injury. All visits are by appointment only and require a prior assessment and referral by Lang Wellness Center nurses. If students are insured under the Rockford University student health plan, the health center staff will process your visit. If your health insurance is through any other carrier, your student account will be billed for the visit, and the insurance claim form will be filed with your insurance carrier for possible reimbursement.

Where is Lang Wellness Center located?

Lang Wellness Center is located across from the Howard Colman Library and next to Cummings Complex.

What do I do in case of injury/illness after hours or in case of an emergency?

Students are encouraged to visit the health center during normal operating hours for an assessment and/or referral if they are feeling ill. If injury or illness occurs after hours, there are several local options available. When receiving services at any outside facility, please remember to take your insurance card!

After hour care >>

Will other students, faculty, staff or my parents find out that I am receiving services at Lang Wellness Center?

All information and visits are CONFIDENTIAL. Information cannot be released or exchanged without written consent. Confidentiality may be waived only for instances in which an individual is a danger to oneself or others. All staff must report suspected child abuse/neglect in accordance with the Mandated Reporter Act.

Are immunizations available at Lang Wellness Center?

Lang Wellness Center has immunizations available for students.

Immunizations >>

What forms does Lang Wellness Center require?

Lang Wellness Center requires students to have a personal health history, up to date immunizations, and an online insurance waiver or enrollment form.

Health requirements >>

What should I do if I am sick and must miss class?

All students should be aware of the attendance policy for each of their classes. The student is responsible for contacting the professor regarding the missed class(es) and any work that is missed. Lang Wellness Center will contact instructors to inform them of a student’s illness if the student is seen at the health center and is determined to be too ill to attend class, OR if Lang Wellness Center receives medical documentation from a physician regarding the illness or injury. Final decisions regarding missed classes and work are at the discretion of the individual instructor.

What does it mean if I have a “hold” on my account?

Illinois State Law and Lang Wellness Center require proof of immunizations. Students who fail to turn in immunization records will have a Health Center Hold applied to their student account which prevents the student from registering for their classes. Deadline information for immunization records is available at Lang Wellness Center. Call 815-226-4083 or email healthcenter@rockford.edu for more details.

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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

The health requirements for all students attending Rockford University are explained below. Please review this document for a snapshot of the important student requirements.

• Immunization Form

Personal Health History

The information provided on this form gives the staff of the health center an overview of your current health status as well as your past medical history. This information assists the heath center staff in providing the best possible health care to you.

• Personal Health History

Immunization Records

Illinois State Law requires that all students taking 6 or more credit hours provide immunization records that indicate immunity to the communicable disease of Diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus (with the most recent dose having been received within the past 10 years), measles, mumps and rubella. In addition, all students under the age of 22 are required to show proof of having at least one dose of meningococcal conjugate vaccine on or after 16 years of age. Learn more >>

Requirements for Nursing Students

LOCAL RESOURCES

 Emergency and After Hours Care

• If students need access after hours due to an injury or illness, please remember your insurance card.
• If you have a medical emergency, call 911.

Reasons to call 911 include but are not limited to:

• Difficulty breathing
• Major bleeding
• Obvious major injury
• Injury that impairs mobility
• Loss of consciousness or unresponsiveness
• Diminished consciousness or mental confusion
• Severe pain- of sudden onset, of unknown cause, or of long duration
• Severe alcohol/other drug intoxication

Non-Emergency Medical Care

If you need non-emergency medical care when Lang Wellness Center is closed, there are several local options available:

Mercyhealth Urgent Care – Perryville
3401 North Perryville Road
Rockford, IL 61114
(815) 971-8000

Hours:
Monday-Sunday: 8am-9pm
Holidays: 10am-2pm

Swedish American Immediate Care
3775 North Mulford Road
Rockford, IL 61114
(779) 696-9202

Hours:
Monday-Friday: 8am-8pm
Saturday and Sundays: 10am-6pm
Holidays: 10am-4pm

Physicians Immediate Care

East Rockford
6595 East State Street
Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 226-1300

Hours:
Monday-Friday: 8am-8pm
Saturday and Sundays: 8am-4pm                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Please call for holiday hours.

South Rockford
3475 South Alpine Road
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 874-8000

Hours:
Monday-Friday: 8am-8pm
Saturday and Sundays: 8am-4pm                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Please call for holiday hours.

Loves Park
1000 East Riverside Blvd.
Loves Park, IL 61111
(815) 633-4300

Hours:
Monday-Friday: 8am-8pm
Saturday and Sundays: 8am-4pm                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Please call for holiday hours.

OSF Prompt Care

Rock Cut
9951 Rock Cut Crossing
Loves Park, IL 61111
(815) 639-8450

Hours:
Monday-Sunday: 8am-8pm                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Holidays: 8am-8pm

Hospitals

If an immediate care clinic is not open or the injury/illness requires an emergency room visit, there are four hospitals in the city, all in close proximity to Rockford University.

OSF St. Anthony Medical Center
5666 East State Street
Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 226-2000
(800) 343-3185

Driving Directions:
Make a left turn on State St. from the main entrance of Rockford University. St Anthony Medical Center is located 0.5 miles from Rockford University on the left side of the road.

Mercyhealth Javon Bea Hospital-Riverside 
8201 E Riverside Blvd
Rockford, IL 61114
(815) 971-7000

Driving Directions:
Make a left turn onto East State St. from the main entrance of Rockford University. Turn left onto US 51/Interstate 90 tollway entrance. Keep right at the fork, follow signs for Interstate 90/US 51 N and merge onto I-39 N/I90 W/US-51 N. Take exit 12 for East Riverside Blvd. Turn right onto East Riverside Blvd. Turn right in .3 miles. Mercyhealth Javon Bea Hospital is 6.7 miles from Rockford University.

Mercyhealth Javon Bea Hospital-Rockton 
2400 North Rockton Avenue
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 971-5000

Driving Directions:
Make a right turn on State Street from the main entrance of Rockford University (3.0 mi). Turn right onto   N 9th Street (0.2 mi). Turn slight right onto N Longwood Street (0.3 mi). N Longwood Street becomes Whitman Street (0.8 mi). Turn slight right onto Ridge Avenue (0.5 mi). Turn left onto Auburn Street (0.3 mi). Turn right onto N Rockton Avenue (0.6 mi). 2350 N Rockton Avenue is on the left. Rockford Memorial is approximately 5.74 miles away from Rockford University.

SwedishAmerican Hospital: A Division of UWHealth
1401 East State Street
Rockford, IL 61104
(815) 968-4400

Driving Directions:
Make a right turn on State St. from the main entrance of Rockford University. SwedishAmerican Hospital is approximately 2.8 miles from Rockford University on the left side of the road.

FORMS AND INSURANCE

Required Forms

New Students Start Here

Due date for students starting in the Fall: September 1

Due Date for students starting in the Spring: February 1

IMMUNIZATIONS AND NURSING SERVICES

Immunization Information

• Measles: (Rubeola) Two doses are required. The first must be administered on or after the first birthday and the second must be administered no sooner than four weeks after the first.
• Mumps: Two doses are required. The first must be administered on or after the first birthday and the second must be administered no sooner than four weeks after the first.
• Rubella: Two doses are required. The first must be administered on or after the first birthday and the second must be administered no sooner than four weeks after the first.
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis: Students shall provide dates of any combination of three or more doses of Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis containing vaccine. One dose must be a Tdap vaccine. The last dose of vaccine (DTP, DTaP, DT, Td, or Tdap) must have been received within 10 years prior to the term of current enrollment. The minimum time interval between the first and second dose must have been at least four weeks (28 days), with the third dose having been received at least six months after the second or last dose of the basic series. Receipt of Tetanus Toxoid (T.T.) vaccine is not acceptable in fulfilling this requirement.
• Meningococcal Vaccine: All students under the age of 22 are required to show proof of having at least one dose of meningococcal conjugate vaccine on or after 16 years of age.                             Meningococcal Disease Brochure: What Parents and Students Need to Know

In lieu of these vaccinations for Measles, Mumps, and Rubella, students may submit titre (blood test) results that indicate immunity to these diseases. Remember to make sure that you have provided your immunization records to Lang Wellness.  If you have not, there will be a HOLD on your account which will stop your registration for future semesters. Please provide your records to us as soon as possible. If you have questions about whether or not you have fulfilled this requirement, please call or stop by.

The following immunizations are available at Lang Wellness Center at minimal cost:

• Adacel Tdap/Td –$40
• TB Skin Test — $10
• 2-Step TB Skin Test — $15
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) — $85
• Meningococcal — $115
• Seasonal Flu — $20

Students who are exempt from providing this immunization information include:

• For measles, mumps, and rubella vaccines only, in lieu of proof of immunity, students may provide evidence of birth on or before January 1, 1957, such as a birth certificate, drivers license, or personal identification card issued by the Secretary of State.
• Students who have medical documentation from a physician stating they may not receive a vaccination due to a medical condition.

Immunization Form

Nursing Services

Lang Wellness Center is staffed by registered nurses who are available for students when ill or injured. Some of the services provided at no charge to our students include:

• Blood pressure checks & monitoring
• Health education materials
• Monospot
• Nursing Assessment/Referral
• Over-the-counter-medications
• Pregnancy tests
• Rapid Strep Screening
• Suture removal
• Urinalysis
• Wound care