Main Campus Numbers
(936) 294-1111
(866) BEARKAT
Emergency Numbers
Emergency - Fire, Police or Medical
On campus 41000 or 911
University Health Center
On campus 41805
Off Campus (936) 294-1805
Counseling Center
On campus 41720
Off Campus (936) 294-1720
Emergency Policies & Procedures
Campus Information
The University Switchboard is open 8-5pm, Monday-Friday.
On campus dial “0” for the on-campus switchboard operator.
Off campus dial (936) 294-1111 and press “0” for the on-campus switchboard operator.
To report Telephone Problems:
Phone the Helpdesk: (936) 294-1950 or
E-mail: servicedesk@shsu.edu
Dialing Instructions
- To make an on-campus phone call, dial the 5 digit extension (4XXXX or 6XXXX)
- To make an off-campus local call, dial 9 + number
- For the on-campus switchboard, just press 0
- For direct long distance calls, dial 9 + 1 + area code + the number you are trying to call
- To make a collect call, dial 1 (800) COLLECT
- For calling card calls, dial 9 + 1, then dial the toll free number on the back of your card and follow the prompts.
Employees may:
- For Directory Assistance, dial 9 + 1 area code + 555-1212. You may also use www.switchboard.com to find the number at no charge.
- For international calls dial 9 + 011 + country code + city code + phone number.
Mailboxes
FERPA
Students with Disabilities
The SHSU Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD)
Fax Numbers
| Academic Accounting | 294-1982 | Institute for Study of Violent Groups | 294-4039 | ||
| Accounts Payable | 294-3796 | Institutional Research & Assessment | 294-4960 | ||
| Agricultural & Industrial Sciences | International Programs | 294-4620 | |||
| FAX #1 | 294-1232 | Kinesiology | 294-3891 | ||
| FAX #2 | 294-3367 | Language, Literacy, & Special Pop. | 294-1131 | ||
| Ag. Mech. | 294-3660 | Library Science | 294-1153 | ||
| 216 Pannkuk | 294-4163 | Lowman Student Center | 294-3803 | ||
| Rodeo | 294-1220 | Mail Services | 294-3002 | ||
| Alumni Relations | 294-1050 | Management/Marketing | 294-4284 | ||
| Art | 294-1251 | Mass Communication | 294-1888 | ||
| Athletics | Mathematics and Statistics | 294-1882 | |||
| Administration | 294-3538 | McNair Grant | 294-4126 | ||
| Baseball | 294-4169 | Medical and Allied Health Programs | 294-2304 | ||
| Basketball (Men’s) | 294-3555 | Military Science | 294-1303 | ||
| Basketball (Women’s) | 294-3033 | Museum Education Center | 294-3937 | ||
| Field House | 294-4266 | Museum Office | 294-3670 | ||
| Football | 294-3537 | Music | 294-3765 | ||
| Soccer | 294-4127 | Newton Gresham Library | |||
| Softball | 294-4168 | Director's Office | 294-3780 | ||
| Bearkat OneCard Services | 294-2275 | Interlibrary Services | 294-1597 | ||
| Biological Sciences | 294-3940 | Public | 294-3615 | ||
| Barnes & Noble’s Bookstore | 294-3697 | Tech Services | 294-3282 | ||
| Budget and Operations Office | 294-2767 | Office of Audits and Analysis | 294-4185 | ||
| Career Services | 294-3616 | Office of Field Experience | 294-3997 | ||
| Cashier | 294-1229 | Office of Research Administration | 294-4399 | ||
| Ctr for Business and Eco Dev. | 294-3957 | PACE Program | 294-2690 | ||
| Chair of Banking | 294-1523 | PGA Golf Management | 294-4813 | ||
| Chemistry | 294-4996 | Parking and Transportation | 294-3417 | ||
| Clinical Psychology Doctoral Program | 294-1685 | Payroll | 294-1099 | ||
| Colleges | Phonathon Office | 294-4464 | |||
| Arts and Sciences | 294-1598 | Photography | 294-1251 | ||
| Business Administration | 294-3612 | Physical Plant | |||
| Criminal Justice | 294-1653 | Administration | 294-3554 | ||
| Education | 294-1102 | Director | 294-4601 | ||
| Humanities and Social Sciences | 294-2207 | Facilities Planning | 294-3882 | ||
| Communication Studies | Physics | 294-1585 | |||
| FAX #1 | 294-1336 | Political Science | 294-4172 | ||
| FAX #2 | 294-3996 | President’s Office | 294-1465 | ||
| Computer Science | 294-4312 | Procurement and Business Services | 294-1979 | ||
| Digital Forensics | 294-4222 | Bidline | 294-1997 | ||
| Continuing Education | 294-3729 | Program Council | 294-3477 | ||
| Controller’s Office | 294-3776 | Project CONNECT | 294-3802 | ||
| Correspondence | 294-3703 | Property | 294-3967 | ||
| Counseling Center | 294-3794 | Psychological Services Center | 294-1685 | ||
| Crime Victims’ Institute | 294-4296 | Psychology | 294-3798 | ||
| Criminal Justice | Public Relations | 294-1834 | |||
| Advisement | 294-4055 | Public Safety Services | 294-3982 | ||
| Business Operations | 294-1638 | Reading Center | 294-4717 | ||
| CMIT | 294-1671 | Recreational Sports | |||
| Continuing Ed. Constables | 294-1387 | Administration | 294-1913 | ||
| Continuing Ed. Constables | 294-4125 | Coliseum | 294-4833 | ||
| Crimes | 294-3115 | Registrar | |||
| Faculty | 294-1653 | Administration | 294-1097 | ||
| Forensics | 294-4905 | Graduation | 294-3493 | ||
| LEMIT | 294-3926 | Processing | 294-1737 | ||
| LEMIT | 294-3349 | Records | 294-4964 | ||
| Police Research Center | 294-1684 | Research & Special Programs | 294-3622 | ||
| STAFS Facility | 294-2311 | Residence Life | |||
| TCLC | 294-1899 | Office | 294-1920 | ||
| TX DOT | 294-3263 | RLM | 294-4476 | ||
| Texas Commission | 294-1650 | Residence Hall Association | 294-3553 | ||
| Curriculum & Instruction | 294-1056 | SH Dining/ARAMARK | |||
| Custodial & Grounds | 294-3731 | Administration | 294-3723 | ||
| Dance | 294-3954 | Café Belvin | 294-1739 | ||
| Dean of Students | Catering | 294-3098 | |||
| Office | 294-3961 | Food Court | 294-3491 | ||
| Dean’s Office | 294-3093 | South Paw | 294-4699 | ||
| Distance Learning | 294-2776 | Sam Houston Press-Copy Center | 294-1977 | ||
| Economics & Int. Business | 294-3488 | Small Business Development Center. | 294-3738 | ||
| Ed. Leadership & Counseling | Sociology | 294-3573 | |||
| CEC | 294-4277 | Student Activities Office | 294-3652 | ||
| TEC | 294-3886 | Student Advising & Mentoring | |||
| Energetic Materials Lab | 294-2319 | Advisement | 294-1149 | ||
| English | 294-1408 | Mentoring | 294-3613 | ||
| Main Office | 294-4951 | Student Financial Services/Bursar | 294-1948 | ||
| Environmental Health and Safety Office | 294-3882 | Student Government | 294-1939 | ||
| Family and Consumer Sciences | 294-4204 | Student Health Center | 294-1804 | ||
| Financial Aid | Student Success Initiatives | 294-2232 | |||
| FAX #1 | 294-3668 | Students' Legal Services | 294-3970 | ||
| FAX #2 | 294-1260 | Testing Center | 294-3268 | ||
| Foreign Languages | 294-4144 | Theatre | |||
| General Business & Finance | 294-3074 | Management | 294-3502 | ||
| Geography | 294-4203 | Office | 294-3898 | ||
| Geology | 294-4203 | Travel Office | 294-3907 | ||
| Graduate Studies | 294-1271 | TRCPI | 438-8175 | ||
| History | 294-3938 | TRIES Administration | 294-3822 | ||
| Honors Program | 294-1090 | Undergraduate Admissions | 294-3758 | ||
| Houstonian | 294-1504 | University Advancement | 294-1993 | ||
| Human Resources | 294-3611 | University Center | 273-7530 | ||
| Information Technology | 294-1231 | University Hotel | 294-1683 | ||
| University Store | |||||
| Fax #1 | 294-3782 | ||||
| Fax #2 | 294-3084 | ||||
| Vending | 294-1877 | ||||
| Vice Presidents | |||||
| Academic Affairs | 294-3577 | ||||
| Enrollment Management | 294-1199 | ||||
| Finance & Operations | 294-1963 | ||||
| Student Services | 294-3818 | ||||
| Visitor Center | 294-4818 | ||||
| Writing Center | 294-3560 | ||||
Emergency Procedures - Quick Reference
BOMB THREATS/SUSPICIOUS ITEMS:
- Pay close attention to the exact words the caller is using; document the call
- Contact University Police at (936) 294-1000 (4-1000 on campus)
- Do not touch or handle suspicious items or packages
- Keep others away from area
- Notify your supervisor
DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR:
- Contact University Police at (936) 294-1000 (4-1000 on campus)
- Give your name, location, what is happening and number of people involved (shooters/victims) if known
- If possible, exit the building or area immediately
- If exit is impossible, get to a room, lock or barricade the door, keep quiet, remain in place until all clear is given by law enforcement officials
FIRE - In case of fire or when the fire alarm sounds:
- Evacuate the building immediately using building emergency plan procedures
- Do not use the elevators
- Assist those with mobility problems
- Contact University Police at (936) 294-1000 (4-1000 on campus)
- Report to supervisor at the designated site
- Do not re-enter the building until instructed by authorized personnel
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS:
- Contact University Police at (936) 294-1000 (4-1000 on campus)
- Provide information on type and size of spill (if known)
- Evacuate the immediate area and building as directed
- Get decontamination instructions from authorities
- Do not re-enter area until all clear is given by authorized personnel
MEDICAL EMERGENCIES:
- Contact University Police at (936) 294-1000 (4-1000 on campus)
- Provide your name, location, number injured and description of injuries
- Stay on the phone for instructions on what to do
SEVERE WEATHER:
- Stay away from windows
- Take immediate shelter
- Monitor local radio and television stations
- Today @ Sam for University closings
- Contact University Police at (936) 294-1000 (4-1000 on campus)
*Refer to the SHSU Emergency Response Plan at http://www.shsu.edu/safety for more information.
Phone Usage Guide
Phone Usage Policy
No employee may use university resources for personal use or gain. All uses of university resources must be for university business and benefit.
For further information reference the University Policy & Procedures.
- Finance & Operations Policy FO-46 Use of University Resources
- Finance & Operations Policy FO-30 Non-Business Use of Telephones & Fax Machines
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