Center for Student Success. The Center for Student Success (CSS) brings together key areas that support all students in their education pursuits; CSS includes Academic Support, Disability Services, the Testing Center, the Office of Retention, the Write Place writing studio, and the Valor Scholars Academy. Housing these areas together allows individual teams to work together as one team, serving the varied needs of Evangel’s student body.
CSS focuses on:
- Academic Coaching: equipping students with skills and tools to successfully thrive in the classroom and providing content-area tutoring focused on specific courses and topics.
- Disability Support Services: equipping students with diagnosed learning and/or physical disabilities with academic accommodations.
- Valor Scholars Academy: the University's interdisciplinary honors program, providing an enriched experience for high-achieving students and building a community of like-minded students who pursue excellence in learning and life.
- Student Retention: identifying at-risk students and advising them intentionally towards completion and graduation.
- Career Services: providing students with counsel regarding career opportunities and ongoing preparation for vocational options available in their fields of study.
- Academic advisor training: providing support, training and student information for faculty advisors.
Bookstore. The campus bookstore, located in the Cantrell Student Union, makes available texts and other books, Bibles, music, University logo gifts and apparel, greeting cards, school and art supplies, electronics, and snacks.
Conference and Event Services. The Conference Services Department coordinates internal and external campus events, including facilities and equipment to enhance the quality of university life and support educational experiences.
Electronic Mail System. The Evangel email system serves as the official channel of communication among faculty, staff, administration, and students. Students are responsible to check their EU email accounts daily for assignments, announcements, registration materials, etc. Students are accountable for all official communication sent via the system.
Employment. An online jobs database and bulletin board are maintained by Career Services to alert students to off-campus employment opportunities. The University does not guarantee employment.
Fitness. The Mabee Student Fitness Center facilities are used for general student recreation and fitness and intramural sports programs. The center includes two basketball/volleyball courts, a racquetball court, an indoor jogging track, an aerobics exercise room, and an extensive collection of top-of-the line exercise and weightlifting equipment. Additionally, the intramural field is open to students for recreational or events outside of the intramural nights.
Food Services. Evangel provides food services for students and employees through Sodexo Food Services, a professional food service provider serving many universities nationally. Dining facilities are in Valor Dining Hall, located within the Cantrell Student Union.
Health Services. Located in the Cantrell Student Union (Suite 106), this department provides health care services (diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic conditions) by a certified family nurse practitioner. Traditional undergraduate and graduate students who pay the General Student Fee may be seen for unlimited free appointments. Nominal fees are charged for immunizations, procedures, and laboratory tests. Referrals to off-campus physicians, specialists and emergency departments are made as needed at the student's expense. Patients are encouraged to call ahead to make appointments (ext. 7280), but walk-ins are also seen as time allows.
Counseling Services. The Counseling Center, located in Cantrell Student Union (Suite 107), is staffed by licensed professional counselors and graduate-level interns to provide confidential Christ-centered counseling. Call ext. 7222 to schedule an appointment or to learn about available sessions. Services are included as part of the General Student fee and are offered on campus. Sessions are intended for short-term care.
Information Technologies. Wireless internet is provided in all residence hall rooms and most public areas across campus. The IT helpdesk is located on the first floor of Riggs. Complete IT information is available on the student portal.
Public Safety. Evangel’s Public Safety Department provides high quality services to the University community, promoting a safe and secure environment. Services provided include walking students to or from their car upon request, vehicle registration, traffic control, fire monitoring, campus video surveillance, building security and emergency assistance. The campus is patrolled 24/7, 365 days per year by uniformed and armed officers.
Student Union. The Cantrell Student Union houses the Valor Dining Hall, the Barracks coffee shop, campus bookstore, as well as the offices for the Student Body President, Student Ministries, Activities Board, and ESGA Senate. The Student Union also houses the offices of Student Development, which includes the Vice President for Student Development, Health Services, the Counseling Center, the Director of Student Ministries and the Director of Student Engagement. The Joust is located on the second floor and provides a place for recreation, relaxation, the Commuter Lounge, and to-go meals available for purchase or meal swipe exchange.