Health Services | Today at Elon | 福利亚洲国产精品 /u/news Sun, 31 May 2026 15:55:06 -0400 en-US hourly 1 Elon employees honored during 2026 Staff Appreciation Day /u/news/2026/05/31/elon-employees-honored-during-2026-staff-appreciation-day/ Sun, 31 May 2026 15:48:45 +0000 /u/news/?p=1049158
福利亚洲国产精品 President Connie Ledoux Book offered opening remarks during Staff Appreciation Day at the Schar Center on May 29, 2026. Photography by Ethan Wu.

福利亚洲国产精品 celebrated the dedication, innovation and service of its staff during Staff Appreciation Day on May 29, honoring individuals and teams whose work exemplifies the university鈥檚 mission and values.

鈥淓ach of you exemplifies the spirit of 福利亚洲国产精品 through your passion, innovation and teamwork鈥揳ll of which has created an environment for excellence in learning, growth and success,鈥 Melissa Clodfelter, associate vice president for Human Resources and chief human resources officer, shared in her welcoming remarks to hundreds of university staff who had gathered for the celebration inside Schar Center.

The Rev. Kirstin Boswell, 福利亚洲国产精品’s chaplain and dean of multifaith engagement and an assistant professor of religious studies, followed with the invocation, where she encouraged staff to recognize and celebrate those who were honored during the ceremony, as well as those whose contributions often go unseen.

鈥淢ay we recognize the dignity in every role and the value in every contribution,鈥 Boswell said. 鈥淎nd may all of us leave this gathering renewed in purpose, strengthened by community and grateful for the opportunity to contribute our gifts to something larger than ourselves.鈥

President Connie Ledoux Book provided updates on several university priorities, including progress on the Slattery Center, the university鈥檚 new center for health and wellness; the Roberts Academy at 福利亚洲国产精品 for children with dyslexia; the merger of Elon and Queens University of Charlotte; and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching classification for community and civic engagement.

Book said Staff Appreciation Day is about sharing thanks with colleagues for helping one another accomplish goals. 鈥淚 really love the strength of this community,鈥 she reflected. 鈥淭oday is a day for us to pause and take a day of gratitude for us to say ‘thank you.’鈥

Retirees

Kelly Elliston addresses staff members during the retirement recognition portion of Staff Appreciation Day at the Schar Center on May 29, 2026. Photography by Ethan Wu.

Two retirees elected to have someone speak on their behalf as part of the ceremony. Kelly Elliston retired on December 31 as the executive assistant to the president. In a pre-recorded video, Book thanked Elliston for her friendship, commitment, excellence and partnership.

Now retired, Elliston shared that she appreciates drinking coffee on the porch to the sounds of birds singing. She recalled Elizabeth Bowman鈥檚 acceptance speech after winning the 2025 professional hourly staff member of the year award, where Bowen described Elon as a ship with captains, wheels, nuts and bolts. 鈥淚鈥檝e been one of those nuts for a really long time!鈥 Elliston said to friendly laughter from the audience.

Julie Myers addresses staff members during the retirement recognition portion of Staff Appreciation Day at the Schar Center on May 29, 2026. Photography by Ethan Wu.

Julie Myers, assistant for information technology, was recognized in a prepared video by her supervisor, Pat Donohue, deputy CIO. Donohue said Myers played a key role in budgeting, personnel management, business efficiency, bringing structural, accountability and cost awareness and was so meticulous that she would have backup plans for plans. Myers thanked several staff members in the audience for their time worked together.

Myers encouraged the audience to continue to look forward and not back as they take on new challenges. 鈥淭hat is why the windshield is bigger than the rearview mirror,鈥 she shared.

Read the stories of 2025-26 Elon retirees in the Today at Elon story.

Phoenix Awards

Four Phoenix Awards are presented each year to recognize outstanding innovation, collaboration and dedication to the university鈥檚 mission. Janet Williams, vice president for finance and administration and chief financial officer, announced the award winners.

Phoenix Innovation Award

Terrance Copling accepted the Phoenix Innovation Award during Staff Appreciation Day at the Schar Center on May 29, 2026. Photography by Ethan Wu.

Terrance Copling was named the 2026 Phoenix Innovation Award winner. The Phoenix Innovation Award is presented to a member of the Elon staff who has displayed innovation by creating, designing, improving or implementing a new idea or program that benefits the university or the community.

In his role as senior ERP application developer, Copling was recognized for designing a solution to allow Elon Benefits Hub, powered by PlanSource, to communicate directly with Colleague, a feat that was previously thought not possible. Copling鈥檚 innovation has eliminated manual data entry, which reduces errors, improves processing time and creates a smoother and more efficient experience for Elon employees.

Copling was described as someone who consistently demonstrates an ability to translate complex challenges into thoughtful and effective solutions 鈥撀爓hich he approaches with humility, patience and a palpable desire to help others succeed.

One nominator said about Copling, 鈥淗e is the person colleagues turn to when a challenge seems unsolvable because time and again, he proves that with enough creativity and persistence, nothing is out of reach.鈥

When accepting the award, Copling shared his gratitude for the team effort, within his team other partners on campus. 鈥淚 couldn鈥檛 do this with you,鈥 he shared.

Phoenix Rising Award

Andrew Moffa accepted the Phoenix Rising Award during Staff Appreciation Day at the Schar Center on May 29, 2026. Photography by Ethan Wu.

Andrew Moffa was named the 2026 Phoenix Rising Award winner. The award is presented to one newer member of 贰濒辞苍鈥檚 staff who has consistently displayed excellence in pursuit of 贰濒辞苍鈥檚 mission with an engaged mind in inspired leadership and global citizenship.

Moffa is the assistant director of the Kernodle Center for Civic Life. He was described as the 鈥渕entor people dream of having鈥 and someone who 鈥渃reates an environment where students feel valued and empowered鈥 in several roles he plays, including advising students in Elon 101, mentoring members of the Elon Votes! Team and supporting students who work in the office.

One nominator shared that Moffa 鈥渆mbodies the essence of allyship: showing up consistently, listening deeply and helping students bring their goals and ideas to life.鈥 Students said he is 鈥渁n amazing support to any student he comes across鈥 and 鈥渁n open space for us.鈥

Moffa expressed gratitude towards the Kernodle Center and the Division of Student Life, as well the students he works with. 鈥淚t comes back to the students that we work with,鈥 he shared. 鈥淭hat鈥檚 why I鈥檓 here, that鈥檚 why I love showing up to work 鈥 it wouldn鈥檛 be the same without them.鈥

Phoenix Collaboration Award

(From left to right) Emily Krechel, Janet Williams, Jo-Rae Jennings, Kameryn Taylor and Noah Orr. ElonGROW accepted the Phoenix Collaboration Award during Staff Appreciation Day at the Schar Center on May 29, 2026. Photography by Ethan Wu.

The 2026 Phoenix Collaboration Award was presented to Elon Guided Reflection on Work Student Employment Mentoring Implementation Work Group, led by Alison Doherty, Jo-Rae Jennings, Emily Krechel, Noah Orr and Kameryn Taylor. ElonGROW is a framework designed to help students connect what they鈥檙e learning in the classroom with the skills they are developing in their campus jobs. Through brief conversations with their supervisors, students reflect on how their work supports their academic, professional and personal growth.

The award is presented to an Elon staff team or group that has fostered cooperation, collaboration and open communication across two or more departments/offices/centers on campus.

A nominator said about the group, 鈥淭he team modeled the very competencies it seeks to cultivate in students: communication, teamwork, leadership, professionalism and adaptive thinking.鈥

ElonGROW was designed to be the fabric of supervision and student employment university-wide. Due to the collaborative efforts, supervisors now have clearer expectations, stronger training and accessible tools to facilitate intentional developmental conversations, and student employees are more likely to recognize transferable skills, articulate growth and connect work to academics and future careers.

Emily Krechel, director of new student programs, addressed the audience with ElonGROW members standing near the podium. As chair of the workgroup, she described the team as 鈥渢he most productive, efficient and collaborative people she has ever had the privilege of working with.鈥

Phoenix Community Engagement Award

Tammy Hill

Tammy Hill, student health insurance and immunization compliance project manager, was named the 2026 Phoenix Community Engagement Award winner. The award recognizes a member of the Elon staff who has demonstrated exemplary service to the university, local or global community through their engagement in volunteer organizations.

Hill is a leader within the Occaneechi Band of the Saponi Nation and was described as someone who tirelessly contributes her time, expertise and energy to support cultural preservation, community engagement and organizational leadership.

Hill is profoundly dedicated to the preservation, protection and promotion of her tribal community鈥檚 history, culture and traditions. When she was 55, she pursued a degree in American history to deepen her understanding of Western expansion and the many successes of other tribes in the United States. She has served the OBSN as newsletter editor, a member of the Scholarship Committee and Tribal Secretary on the Tribal Council, and she is self-taught in the skills needed for her current role managing the tribal website, web store and trading post.

One nominator stated, 鈥淲hether supporting her tribal community, fostering cultural awareness or strengthening connections within the Elon community, she leads with humility, integrity and dedication. She demonstrates that service is not simply something she does 鈥 it is who she is.鈥

Hill has been at Elon for more than two decades and leaves an indelible mark on students and colleagues alike who fondly reflect on her guidance, warmth and genuine care. She was not present at the ceremony and Jana Lynn Patterson, associate vice president for Student Life/dean of Student Health & Well-Being/assistant professor, accepted on her behalf.

Blanche Garrison Memorial Award

Drema Holder accepted the Blanche Garrison Memorial Award during Staff Appreciation Day at the Schar Center on May 29, 2026. Photography by Ethan Wu.

Drema Holder was named the 2026 Blanche Garrison Memorial Award recipient. The award was established in memory of the late Blanche Garrison, an Elon Medallion awardee, who served the university with distinction as a staff member at Maynard House. This award was created through the generosity of President Emeritus Leo Lambert and Laurie Lambert and recognizes a staff member who has contributed significantly to shaping the student experience at 福利亚洲国产精品 through their everyday commitments and actions to support, encourage and mentor Elon students.

Holder is the Moseley Center program assistant and was described as the epitome of graciousness and customer service, someone whose authentic kindheartedness, commitment and enthusiasm are vital to keeping her area of campus running effectively and making all who pass through its halls feel welcome.

One nominator shared that Holder 鈥渃ontinually puts others before herself, uplifting students and advocating for them to receive the recognition they deserve.鈥 Another nominator added, 鈥淚f Moseley is the heart of campus, then Drema is the heart of Moseley.鈥

Holder shared that this is her 48th year in higher education and 鈥渁ll my students and all my coworkers have a special place in my heart.鈥

Staff Member of the Year Awards

Three Staff Member of the Year Awards are presented annually to university non-teaching staff 鈥 one for each of the following categories: facilities management, professional hourly staff and administrative staff. Elon President Connie Ledoux Book announced the award winners.

Staff Member of the Year 鈥撀燩rofessional Hourly

Sharon Holmes accepted the Professional Hourly Staff Member of the Year award during Staff Appreciation Day at the Schar Center on May 29, 2026. Photography by Ethan Wu.

Sharon Holmes was honored as the 2026 professional hourly staff member of the year. Holmes is a program assistant in the Office of Alumni Engagement and described as someone who goes above and beyond to facilitate events, manage student workers and make alumni feel welcome.

Nominators shared that Holmes is a 鈥渕om away from home鈥 for student workers and a valued source of support and friendship for her colleagues.鈥 Another team member added, whatever the team needs, she will do without question and with the biggest smile you will ever see.鈥

She was further described as 鈥渢he welcoming voice on the phone, the smiling face when alumni stop by her office and the helpful hand when students have questions.

Upon receiving the award, Holmes shared that working at Elon is meaningful to her because she is from Alamance County. She expressed her appreciation to her team members, saying, 鈥淭hey are truly a pleasure to be around, to work with and to collaborate with. It鈥檚 a joy to support them.鈥

Staff Member of the Year 鈥 Administrative

Ross Wade accepted the Administrative Staff Member of the Year Award during Staff Appreciation Day at the Schar Center on May 29, 2026. Photography by Ethan Wu.

Ross Wade was named the 2026 administrative staff member of the year. He is 贰濒辞苍鈥檚 interim associate vice president for the Student Professional Development Center.

Wade was recognized for steering his department through a period of critical transition with 鈥渞emarkable grace transparency and intentionality.鈥 He is described as having thoughtful, future-focused leadership and lauded for restoring a sense of direction and vigor to the team and introduced policies that have substantially improved workflow efficiency.

One nominator stated that 鈥淗e leads by example 鈥 rolling up his sleeves, staying engaged and demonstrating through his own actions what dedication to this work actually looks like.鈥

Wade expressed the challenges of stepping into a leadership role during a time of transition for SPDC. 鈥淚 stumble through it every single day with the grace and the help from the SPDC team,鈥 he shared. 鈥淭hank you so much for your patience, kindness and ideas.鈥

Staff Member of the Year 鈥 Facilities Management

Carol Pulliam accepted the Facilities Management Staff Member of the Year Award during Staff Appreciation Day at the Schar Center on May 29, 2026. Photography by Ethan Wu.

Carol Pulliam received the facilities management staff member of the year award. She is the custodian for Sato Commons.

Nominators used an array of sentiments to describe why Pulliam is, as they describe, one of the most important members of her building鈥檚 team: exceptionally detail-oriented, proud of her work and orderly. 鈥淪he ensures every facet of the physical space reflects the excellence for which Elon is known,鈥 a nominator said.

Pulliam was not only recognized for her immaculate work, but also her willingness to submit FixIt requests and helping students set up research posters.

Another nominator shared that her genuine warmth truly sets her apart. 鈥淗er willingness to engage people on the floor in meaningful conversations helps make our floor more connected and caring.鈥

Addressing her staff peers, she expressed, 鈥渢hank you, God, and thank you to all the people that made this possible 鈥撀營 love each and every one of you.鈥

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Campus services for 2026 鈥榝ake break鈥 at 福利亚洲国产精品 /u/news/2026/01/24/campus-services-for-2026-fake-break-at-elon-university/ Sat, 24 Jan 2026 22:23:57 +0000 /u/news/?p=1037561 The break from the end of Winter Term through the start of the spring semester (Thursday, January 29) is sometimes colloquially referred to as 鈥渇ake break鈥 and several campus services have adjusted operating hours.

A weekend winter storm resulted in operational changes to the university on Monday, Jan. 26. Those changes and any others as a result of the storm have been, and will be, communicated through daily afternoon email updates and published through a Today at Elon story聽about the storm.

Campus Safety

As a reminder, there are several 24/7 services that remain available throughout the break, no matter the weather:

  • Campus Safety & Police can be reached at 336-278-5555. They can also assist with connections to the Student Life on-call administrators.
  • On-call crisis counselors are available at 336-278-2222.
  • SAFEline is available at 336-278-3333 for confidential support with identity-based bias, sexual violence, or interpersonal violence 鈥 they can also be a confidential resource to access on-call violence responders.
  • TimelyCare, a free virtual medical and mental health service, is available 24/7 throughout the break from anywhere in the United States.

Residence Halls and University Apartments (UPDATED 1/26/26 at 2:30 p.m.)

  • Residence halls and university apartments do not close during fake break.
  • Neighborhood offices are closed Monday, January 26, but will be open Tuesday, January 27, from 10 a.m. 鈥 5 p.m., and Wednesday, January 28, from 8 a.m. 鈥 5 p.m. Please use your respective neighborhood on-call phone number for any needs after hours.
  • The Central Residence Life Office will be answering calls Monday, January 26, until 5 p.m. (336-278-7300). They will be open Tuesday, January 27, from 10 a.m. 鈥 5 p.m. and Wednesday, January 28, from 8 a.m. 鈥 5 p.m.
  • Any early arrivals in residential areas due to weather impacts should be sent to Residence Life at residencelife@elon.edu as soon as possible for case-by-case evaluation.
  • Check-in for new spring semester students participating in New Student Orientation is still scheduled for Tuesday, January 27, from 10 a.m.鈥 2 p.m. at the neighborhood area offices.
  • Check-in for returning students moving in for the first-time for spring semester is scheduled for Wednesday, January 28, from 10 a.m.鈥 5 p.m. at the neighborhood area offices.

Parking & Transportation (UPDATED 1/16/26 at 2:30 p.m.)

Campus Services (UPDATED 1/26/26 at 2:30 p.m.)

The information below outlines the planned operating hours of campus services during the break. There may be some adjustments based on weather conditions and staffing, which will be communicated in daily weather updates.

Belk Library

Belk Library will be open:

  • Wednesday and Thursday, January 28-29:聽 8 a.m. 鈥 9 p.m.
  • Friday, January 30:聽 8 a.m. 鈥 5 p.m.
  • Saturday, January 31:聽 9 a.m. 鈥 5 p.m.
  • Sunday, February 1:聽 10 a.m. 鈥 overnight (regular spring hours begin)
  • Visit the 聽for information about library hours for non-Phoenix cardholders.
  • Even if you are unable to visit the library in person,

Campus Recreation

  • Koury Athletic Center: Monday-Wednesday, January 26-28, 11 a.m 鈥 2 p.m.
  • PARC Fitness Center: Daily 4 a.m. to Midnight
  • Beck Pool, PARC Gym, Driving Range, and South Gym: Closed
  • Regular hours will begin Thursday, January 29.

Counseling Services

  • Closed Monday and Tuesday, January 26 and 27.
  • Wednesday, January 28, 8 a.m. 鈥 5 p.m. by appointment.
  • The Crisis Counselor-on-Call remains available 24/7 by calling 336-278-2222. Call 9-1-1 for any psychological emergency that is life-threatening or involves imminent danger to self or others.
  • Visit the for hours and appointment times, links to online resources, and emergency and crisis resources.
  • are available to all Elon students 24/7, from anywhere in the United States. Visit the Elon TimelyCare website and log-in with your Elon e-mail address or create an account.

Dining Services

  • Spring meal plans take effect Wednesday, January 28. In the meantime, Elon Dining is proud to partner with the university to provide meals to students who are remaining on campus during the break. Please bring your Phoenix Card to swipe in.
  • Elon Dining has special hours for exam day and fake break. Daily menus and hours for on-campus dining locations are always available on the

Mail Services

  • Monday, January 26: Closed
  • Tuesday, January 27: 10 a.m. 鈥 5 p.m.; afternoon campus mail delivery routes will not run
  • Wednesday, January 28: 8:30 a.m. 鈥 5 p.m.
  • Visit the Mail Services website for updated hours and operations.

Moseley Center

  • Monday, January 26: 7 a.m. 鈥 10 p.m.
  • Tuesday-Wednesday, January 27-28: 8 a.m. 鈥 10 p.m.
  • Regular hours will resume on Thursday, January 29.
  • Visit the Moseley Center website here for information about adjusted hours.

Student Health Services

  • Monday, January 26: Closed
  • Tuesday and Wednesday, January 27 and 28: 10 a.m. 鈥 3 p.m. by appointment.
  • Visit the Student Health Services website for information on hours, appointment times, and off-campus resources.
  • TimelyCare on-demand medical and mental health support services are available to all Elon students 24/7, from anywhere in the United States. Visit the and log in with your Elon e-mail address or create an account.
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Native American Heritage Month: Discovering identity /u/news/2025/11/25/native-american-heritage-month-discovering-identity/ Tue, 25 Nov 2025 14:06:18 +0000 /u/news/?p=1034036 Tammy Hill grew up in Little Texas in Pleasant Grove Township, a small farming community in Alamance County, North Carolina. She was unfamiliar with the origins of her heritage but aware that the land around her held great significance to her family and neighbors.

鈥淕rowing up, my mom would state things like 鈥榓nything you need for healing can be found in the woods鈥 or share things like the importance of storytelling about family traditions and culture,鈥 said Hill. 鈥淏ut truly, people in our community were just coming to know their Native American heritage, and that鈥檚 what鈥檚 so special about the Occaneechi Band of the Saponi Nation.鈥

Research on nearby graveyards began in the 1980s and continued through the 1990s, leading to the discovery of the Occaneechi鈥檚 deep continuous history living on and using the land in the Piedmont of North Carolina into the Virginias. This work resulted in tribal recognition by the state of North Carolina in 2002.

鈥淚t鈥檚 so important for any person to know who and where they came from,鈥 Hill said. She shared that the Occaneechi were largely wiped out by Europeans in the 1600s and is now the smallest of the officially state-recognized tribes with 1100+ members, according to the North Carolina Department of Administration.

鈥淲e were already so well interconnected as a community,鈥 said Hill. 鈥淚t鈥檚 just so important for my family and community to share that connected understanding of who we are and where we come from.鈥

Hill currently serves as the university鈥檚 student health insurance and immunization compliance project manager, located in the Ellington Center for Health & Wellness. She said that her upbringing taught her the value of respectfulness and shaped her into being a connector and nurturer, values she brings to work every day.

Because of this background, Hill believes it is the role of every employee at Elon to make the best experience possible for Elon parents and students. She said she strives to leave every place she goes better than she found it, whether at work or within the tribal council.

鈥淚f student workers leave their experience doing things better than I can, that means I did my job,鈥 said Hill.

Similarly, she wants to see the Occaneechi Band of the Saponi Nation thrive and will do anything in her power to realize this vision. At age 55, she pursued a degree in American history to deepen her understanding of Western expansion and the many successes of other tribes in the United States.

She also serves as the acting secretary of the Tribal Council and is self-taught in skills needed to manage the OBSN website and web store.

鈥淭he OBSN tribe is small but progressive,鈥 said Hill. 鈥淭here may be just a handful of people doing things, but they certainly do it to their best ability and with the best intentions.鈥

Hill said that playing a role in any capacity to acknowledge the tribe is important and matters. Hill expressed gratitude for 福利亚洲国产精品 that, years ago, hosted a conference for the major tribes of North Carolina. She said that the historical marker placed outside of Schar Hall, as well as the university鈥檚 land acknowledgment of the first peoples of Alamance County, is important.

鈥淭he people native to this area respect the land and the earth so much. To be acknowledged as the first people here just means everything.”

-Tammy Hill

For those interested in learning more about the OBSN, Hill recommends a few activities:

  • Learn the history and culture on the .
  • Explore and learn the history of .
  • Visit the Occaneechi Tribal Center located at 4902 Dailey Store Road, Burlington, NC 27217.
  • 路罢丑别 is held annually the second weekend of October.
(Left) Lapel pin for NC Commission of Indian Affairs (Center and right) coaster and lapel pin featuring the OBSN seal

Elon honors Native American Heritage Month

As part of Native American Heritage Month, 福利亚洲国产精品 is sharing stories that honor the histories, cultures and contributions of Native and Indigenous peoples in the university community. This month recognizes the enduring strength, traditions and knowledge of Indigenous communities, while highlighting the ways these legacies continue to shape and enrich our shared experience. It is a time to celebrate Native and Indigenous heritage, but also an invitation for all members of the university community to learn, reflect and engage in meaningful ways that honor these vibrant cultures and their lasting impact.

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Key campus safety and services updates during Thanksgiving Break /u/news/2025/11/18/key-campus-safety-and-services-updates-during-thanksgiving-break/ Tue, 18 Nov 2025 19:16:55 +0000 /u/news/?p=1033677 Thanksgiving Break for undergraduate students and some graduate programs begins after evening classes on Friday, Nov. 21, and ends at 8 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 1.

As a reminder, there are several 24/7 services that remain available throughout this time:

  • Campus Safety & Police can be reached at 336-278-5555. They can also assist with connections to the Student Life on-call administrators.
  • Crisis Counselors are available at 336-278-2222 for urgent mental health needs.
  • SAFEline is available at 336-278-3333 for confidential support with identity-based bias, sexual violence, or interpersonal violence 鈥 they can also be a confidential resource to access on-call violence responders.
  • TimelyCare free virtual medical and mental health service, is available 24/7 throughout the break from anywhere in the United States.

Below are the hours of student services operations during the break. Please note that university offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 27 and 28, for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Parking & Security

  • If you are leaving your vehicle on campus during Thanksgiving Break, please be aware that several events may affect where you park for the week.
    • Students must move vehicles from Global, Schar Center, Ingold, Koury, Inman Admissions and Barnes lots before 6 a.m. Saturday, November 22, for the home football game. Vehicles left in those lots after that time will be towed.
    • Park in approved alternate lots before returning to permitted spaces by 7 a.m. Monday, Dec. 1.
    • A separate email will be sent on Thursday morning regarding game day parking during Thanksgiving Break.
  • Please make sure your vehicle is locked and you take any valuables with you.
  • Regardless of whether you live on or off campus, make sure you unplug all appliances, move expensive items away from windows, remove spare keys from outside your residence and lock your doors.

Residence Life

  • Residence Halls close on Saturday, Nov. 22 at 10 a.m. and will reopen on Sunday, Nov. 30 at 10 a.m. This applies to residence halls only. University apartments remain open and accessible throughout the break.
  • Information about requests to stay late or return early can be found on the Break Housing page of the Residence Life website. If you will be in a residence hall anytime during the period the halls are closed, you must register in advance.
  • Offices remain open during the break during regular weekday business hours, 8 a.m. 鈥 5 p.m., except Thursday and Friday, Nov. 27-28, when university offices are closed.
  • As a reminder, electric scooters/electric transportation devices CANNOT enter any campus buildings. This includes during breaks. Please ensure your electric transportation devices are securely locked outside on a bike rack prior to the break. Any electric transportation devices left inside campus housing/student rooms will be confiscated, and students will be charged a $50 fee.

Belk Library

  • The Belk Library will operate on a during Thanksgiving Break:
    • Friday, Nov. 21: Closing at 5 p.m.
    • Saturday, Nov. 22: 9 a.m. 鈥 5 p.m.
    • Sunday, Nov. 23: Noon 鈥 6 p.m.
    • Monday 鈥 Wednesday, Nov. 24-26: 8 a.m. 鈥 5 p.m.
    • Thursday 鈥 Saturday, Nov. 27-29: Closed
  • Belk Library will reopen at 10 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 30, and resume .
  • Visit the for information about library hours for Phoenix cardholders and community members.

Campus Bookstore

  • The Barnes & Noble Store will be open for reduced hours during Thanksgiving Break:
    • Saturday, Nov. 22: Regular Hours
    • Sunday, Nov. 23: Closed
    • Monday 鈥 Wednesday, Nov. 24-26: 10 a.m. 鈥 4 p.m.
    • Thursday and Friday, Nov. 27-28: Closed
    • Saturday, Nov. 29: 10 a.m. 鈥 6 p.m.
    • Sunday, Nov. 30: Closed
  • Visit the for information about hours or online shopping.

Campus Recreation

  • Recreation facilities will have modified hours during Thanksgiving Break.
  • In addition, PARC Fitness Center will remain open daily, 4 a.m. 鈥 midnight, throughout the break.
  • Koury Athletic Center will be open until 5 p.m. on Friday, November 21. The facility will also be open Monday and Tuesday, November 24-25, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Koury Athletic Center will reopen on Monday, Dec. 1, at 6 a.m., and all facilities will resume their regular schedule of operations at that time.
  • Visit the Campus Recreation website for detailed information about facilities and programs.

Counseling Services

  • Counseling Services will be closed Thursday, Nov. 27, and Friday, Nov. 28. Regular operating hours will resume on Monday, December 1
  • TimelyCare’s free virtual medical and mental health service is available 24/7 throughout the break from anywhere in the United States.
  • The crisis counselor on-call also remains available 24/7 by calling 336-278-2222.
  • If a student is experiencing a psychological emergency that is life-threatening or involves imminent danger (risk of harm to self or others at any time), call 9-1-1 for immediate assistance.

Elon Dining

  • All dining locations will have modified hours right before and after Thanksgiving Break.
    • Dining locations will begin to have adjusted hours beginning on Friday, Nov. 22.
    • Most locations will be closed for the entire week, with the exception of Monday to Wednesday, when Biscuitville will have limited hours.
  • Dining locations begin re-opening on Sunday, Nov. 30.
  • The menu-hours page on the Elon Dining website always has the latest information on dining location .

Moseley Center

  • The Moseley Center will operate on a reduced schedule during Thanksgiving Break:
    • Friday, Nov. 21: 7 a.m. 鈥 8 p.m.
    • Saturday, Nov. 22: 7 a.m. 鈥 2 p.m.
    • Sunday, Nov. 23: Closed
    • Monday, Nov. 24 鈥 Wednesday, Nov. 26: 8 a.m. 鈥 5 p.m.
    • Thursday, Nov. 27 鈥 Saturday, Nov. 29: Closed
  • Moseley Center will reopen on Sunday, Nov. 30, and resume regular operating hours.
  • Visit the Moseley Center website for the schedule and information for airport shuttles. Most shuttle spaces were filled by the deadline, but you can contact the Moseley Information Desk at 336-278-7215 to inquire whether there is still space available for a particular shuttle time.

Mail Services

  • Mail Services will operate on a reduced schedule during the Thanksgiving Break:
    • Saturday, Nov. 22 and Sunday, Nov. 23: Closed
    • Monday, Nov. 24 and Tuesday, Nov. 25: 8:30 a.m. 鈥 5 p.m.
    • Wednesday, Nov. 26: 8:30 a.m. 鈥 4 p.m.
    • Thursday, Nov. 27 鈥 Sunday, Nov. 30: Closed
  • Mail Services will reopen on Monday, Dec. 1 and will resume regular operating hours.
  • Visit the Mail Services website for updated hours and operations.

Student Health Services

  • Student Health Services will be closed Saturday, Nov. 22, through Sunday, November 30. Regular operating hours will resume on Monday, Dec. 1.
  • Students may be seen by a provider at the Faculty/Staff Health and Wellness Clinic in Ellington Center during the Thanksgiving Break. Students should call (336) 278-5569 to schedule an appointment. There is no out-of-pocket cost to the student for the office visit.
    • Monday, Nov. 24: 7:30 a.m. 鈥 4 p.m.
    • Tuesday, Nov. 25: 7:30 a.m. 鈥 4 p.m.
    • Wednesday, Nov. 26: 7:30 a.m. 鈥 noon
  • TimelyCare medical telehealth service is available 24/7 throughout the break. For information on how to access the service, visit the Student Health Services appointments webpage.
  • Visit the Student Health Services website for additional information about after-hours care and resources in the community.

Transportation and Elon Express

  • Transportation and Elon Express will end service on Friday, Nov. 21, at 5 p.m.
  • On Monday, Dec. 1, all transportation services resume regular schedules at 7 a.m.
  • Visit the 福利亚洲国产精品 Transportation website for the latest news, updates, after-hours resources, and real-time route tracking.
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Dr. Terry Le named 福利亚洲国产精品 physician and medical director /u/news/2025/05/14/dr-terry-le-named-elon-university-physician-and-medical-director/ Wed, 14 May 2025 12:47:03 +0000 /u/news/?p=1013643 A board-certified family medical physician with more than a decade of experience in family medicine, urgent care and community health has been named the next university physician and medical director at 福利亚洲国产精品.

Dr. Terry Le
Dr. Terry Le, 福利亚洲国产精品’s physician and medical director

Dr. Terry Le, previously a physician with the Concentra Urgent Care and Occupational Medicine and floating physician with Novant Family Practice, formally joined the university community on May 1, 2025.

The university physician and medical director serves in partnership between 福利亚洲国产精品 and Cone Health-Alamance Regional Medical Center.

In her role, Le provides evaluation and treatment of acute illness, injections, splinting, injuries, preventive care, physical exams and gynecological services for students, faculty and staff. She manages a Student Health Services and Faculty/Staff Health & Wellness Clinic team consisting of five advanced practice providers, one registered nurse, five certified medical assistants, and five support staff.

鈥淚 am so excited to be a part of 福利亚洲国产精品鈥檚 commitment to nurturing its campus community in its wellness journey,鈥 Le said.聽鈥淚 look forward to caring for the students and campus staff so that we can all thrive and be empowered for life.”

Just like curiosity and learning, wellness is a lifelong process. Wellness is about creating consistent healthy habits for your physical, mental, and social well-being.

Dr. Terry Le, 福利亚洲国产精品 physician and medical director

Le previously provided family medicine coverage for Winston-Salem, North Carolina and its surrounding communities as part of Novant Family Practice and Concentra Urgent Care and Occupational Medicine. Her work also involved urgent care and occupational health services for local and global private and government businesses.

Prior to joining Novant and Concentra, Le served as a physician with Eagle Family Medicine, providing outpatient family medicine serves for the Oak Ridge community. She has also worked in urgent medicine and family care within Cone Health and VOHRA Wound Physicians, assessing wounds and providing wound care management.

Le earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of California at Berkeley and a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed her residency in family medicine at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)-Chesterfield.

Le earned several honors during her medical training that recognize a commitment to wellness, including the Dr. Robert Smith Award for compassionate patient care and the 鈥淗ardest Working Woman in Show Business鈥 Award during residency. She also received a scholarship from the American Pain Society and has presented internationally on public health issues, including her research on the assessment of families at risk in rural Tanzania.

Le succeeds longtime physician Dr. Ginette Archinal, who retired in 2024 from 福利亚洲国产精品.

福利亚洲国产精品 福利亚洲国产精品

福利亚洲国产精品 is a nationally recognized leader in engaged, experiential learning that prepares graduates to be creative, resilient, ambitious and ethical citizens of our global culture. At Elon, more than 7,000 students learn through hands-on experiences and close working relationships with faculty and staff. More than 70 undergraduate majors are complemented by professional and graduate programs in law, business administration, business analytics, accounting, education, higher education, physician assistant studies and physical therapy.

福利亚洲国产精品 Cone Health

is a not-for-profit health care network serving residents of Alamance, Forsyth, Guilford, Randolph, Rockingham and surrounding counties in North Carolina. Its brand promise 鈥 We Are Right Here With You 鈥 is shared by more than 13,000 employees, 1,650 physicians on medical staff and 1,000 volunteers. Cone Health is part of Risant Health, a nonprofit organization created by Kaiser Foundation Hospitals, dedicated to improving the health of millions of people by bringing together like-minded organizations to increase access to value-based care and coverage and raise the bar for approaches that bring the best health outcomes.

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Important campus reminders for 2024 Winter Break /u/news/2024/12/10/important-campus-reminders-for-2024-winter-break/ Tue, 10 Dec 2024 20:24:12 +0000 /u/news/?p=1002923 Several campus services will be closed or have limited hours until Winter Term begins Friday, Jan. 3, 2025. There will be some 24/7 services available:

  • Campus Safety & Police can be reached at 336-278-5555. They can also assist with connections to the Student Life on-call administrators.
  • On-call crisis counselors are available at 336-278-2222.
  • SAFEline is available at 336-278-3333 for confidential support with identity-based bias, sexual violence, or interpersonal violence 鈥 they can also be a confidential resource to access on-call violence responders.
  • TimelyCare free virtual medical and mental health service is available 24/7 throughout the break from anywhere in the United States.

University offices are closed Monday, Dec. 22 through Monday, Dec. 30, and Thursday, January 1, 2025.

Residence halls and university apartments

  • Residence halls (not apartments) close at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14.
  • Student staff will conduct modified health and safety checks to ensure the safety of the halls during this extended break period.
  • Students in university apartments who are not returning for winter and spring terms must move out by 10 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 15.
  • Information about requests to stay late or return early can be found on the Break Housing page on the Residence Life website.
  • Offices remain open during the break during regular weekday business hours, 8 a.m. 鈥 5 p.m., except when university offices are closed.

Secure your residence

Whether you live on-campus or off-campus, make sure you secure your room, apartment or house. Other important steps to take before you leave:

  • Make sure all doors and windows are shut and locked
  • Unplug all appliances
  • Hide or relocate valuables and move expensive items away from windows
  • Secure any non-perishable food in airtight containers or cabinets; discard any perishable food from your refrigerator
  • Empty all trash; if you live off campus, secure your trash and recycling containers
  • Check all water faucets to make sure they are completely off
  • Set your thermostat to 50-55 degrees
  • If you have a hidden spare key outside of your off-campus residence, make sure you remove it.

For students in off-campus housing, please remember that your water bill will be due on Dec. 21 聽and Jan. 21, 2025. Pay online to avoid late charges or having services turned off while you are away.

Students residing in off-campus residences may request a Vacation Home Check, a service provided by the Town of Elon Police 鈥 .

Parking

If you plan to leave your vehicle on campus during Winter Break, you may leave it in your permitted lot or park it in the Innovation Quad lot, Historic Neighborhood lot, or Colonnades. Make sure your vehicle is locked and take any valuables with you.

Campus Services

Several campus services will be closed or have limited hours until the beginning of Winter Term on Friday, Jan. 3, 2025:

Belk Library

  • The library will close at 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 13 and will operate on a reduced schedule until Winter Term hours begin on Friday, Jan. 3, 2025.
  • The library will be open for Phoenix cardholders and community members 8 a.m. 鈥 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16 through Friday, Dec. 20.
  • Belk Library will be closed Saturday, Dec. 21 through Sunday, Dec. 29 and Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025.
  • Visit the for information about library hours for Phoenix cardholders.

Campus Transportation

  • All Elon Express routes will stop service at the end of shifts on Friday, December 13.
  • The Elon Express will resume its schedule on Friday, Jan. 3, 2025.
  • The Elon Express schedules and routes are available online.

Campus Recreation and Wellness

  • Operating hours for the Koury Athletic Center during Winter Break are the following:
    • Sunday, Dec. 8: Noon 鈥 8 p.m.
    • Monday, Dec. 9 鈥 Thursday, Dec. 12: 6 a.m. 鈥 8 p.m.
    • Friday, Dec.13: 6 a.m. 鈥 2 p.m.
    • Monday, Dec. 16 鈥 Friday, Dec. 20: 11 a.m. 鈥 2 p.m.
    • Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025: Noon 鈥 9 p.m.
  • Operating hours for Beck Pool during winter break are the following:
    • Monday, Dec. 9 鈥 Thursday, Dec. 12: 12:15 鈥 1:30 p.m.
  • Operating hours for the Driving Range during winter break are the following:
    • Sunday, Dec. 8: 9 a.m. 鈥 6 p.m.
  • Operating hours for the PARC Fitness Center during winter break are the following:
    • Open daily: 6 a.m. 鈥 Midnight
  • The ELOA Office, Mind Body Connection Suite, PARC Gym and South Gym: Closed
  • All dates not listed above are considered closed. Regular hours resume on Friday, Jan. 3, 2025. Visit the and click on 鈥楬ours of Operation鈥 for more information.

Counseling Services

  • Counseling Services will be closed for appointments on Monday, Dec. 23 through Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025.
  • Regular operating hours will resume Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025.
  • TimelyCare free virtual medical and mental health service is available 24/7 throughout the break from anywhere in the United States.
  • A Crisis Counselor is available 24/7 by calling 336-278-2222. If a student is experiencing a psychological emergency that is life-threatening or involves imminent danger (risk of harm to self or others at any time), call 9-1-1 for immediate assistance.

Campus Bookstore (Barnes & Noble at 福利亚洲国产精品)

  • Hours for Exam Week and Winter Break:
    • Friday, Dec. 6 鈥 Sunday, Dec. 22: Normal Hours
    • Monday, Dec. 23: 9 a.m. 鈥 5 p.m.
    • Tuesday, Dec. 24 鈥 Thursday, Dec. 26: Closed
    • Friday, Dec. 27: 9 a.m. 鈥 3 p.m.
    • Saturday, Dec. 28 and Sunday, Dec. 29: Closed
    • Monday, Dec. 30 and Tuesday, Dec. 31: 9 a.m. 鈥 3 p.m.
    • Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025: Closed
    • Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025: 9 am. 鈥 6 p.m.
    • Friday, Jan. 3, 2025: 9 a.m. 鈥 5 p.m.
    • Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025: 10 a.m. 鈥 4 p.m.
    • Regular hours will resume on Jan. 6, 2025.
  • Visit the for information about hours or online shopping.

Dining Services

  • A list of adjusted locations and hours for Exam Week and Winter Break is located . Hours will vary during the weeks.
  • Dining hours will resume meal plans and operations on Jan. 2, 2025.
  • Menus and hours for dining locations across campus are always available .

Mail Services

  • If you are ordering online, be sure to double-check the delivery address. Mail Services will have adjusted hours and will be closed at various points in the coming weeks. Please only ship items to campus if you are at Elon.
  • Hours for Exam Week and Winter Break:
    • Friday, Dec. 6 鈥 Friday, Dec. 13: Normal Hours
    • Saturday, Dec. 14 and Sunday, Dec. 15: Closed
    • Monday, Dec. 16 鈥 Thursday, Dec. 19: 8:30 a.m. 鈥 5 p.m.
    • Friday, Dec. 20: 8:30 a.m. 鈥 4 p.m.
    • Saturday, Dec. 21 鈥 Sunday, Dec. 29: Closed
    • Monday, Dec. 30: 8:30 a.m. 鈥 5 p.m.
    • Tuesday, Dec. 31: 8:30 a.m. 鈥 4 p.m.
    • Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025: Closed
  • Normal hours resume Jan. 2, 2025.
  • Shipping carriers will hold items while Mail Services is closed.
  • Visit the Mail Services website for updated hours and operations.

Moseley Center

  • Moseley Center will have adjusted hours from Friday, Dec. 13 to Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025.
    • Friday, Dec. 13: 7 a.m. 鈥 5 p.m.
    • Saturday, Dec.14 and Sunday, Dec. 15: Closed
    • Monday, Dec. 16 鈥 Friday, Dec. 20: 8 a.m. 鈥 5 p.m.
    • Saturday, Dec. 21 鈥 Sunday, Dec. 29: Closed
    • Monday, Dec. 30 and Tuesday, Dec. 31: 8 a.m. 鈥 5 p.m.
    • Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025: Closed
    • Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025: 8 a.m. 鈥 midnight
    • Normal hours resume on Friday, January 3, 2025
  • Visit the Moseley Center website for information about adjusted hours.

Student Health Services

  • Students experiencing a medical emergency should call 9-1-1 for immediate assistance.
  • Student Health Services will be closed to patients from Saturday, Dec. 14 through Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025.
  • TimelyCare medical telehealth service is available 24/7 throughout the break. For information about how to access the service, visit the TimelyCare page of the Student Health Services website.
  • Administrative staff will be available by phone at 336-278-7230 for questions on Monday, Dec. 16 through Friday, Dec. 20, 8 a.m. 鈥 noon. Adjusted operating hours will be observed on Monday, Dec. 9, through Friday, Dec. 13. Please call the office for specific hours or visit the Student Health Website Appointment page.
  • Regular operating hours will resume on Friday, Jan. 3, 2025. Visit the Student Health Services website for information on hours and appointment times.
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Campus reminders for 2024 Thanksgiving break /u/news/2024/11/20/campus-reminders-for-2024-thanksgiving-break/ Wed, 20 Nov 2024 14:33:10 +0000 /u/news/?p=1001843 Vice President for Student Life Jon Dooley sent out an email to students Wednesday, Nov. 20 with reminders for the upcoming Thanksgiving Break.

Throughout the break, there are several 24/7 services available:

  • Campus Safety & Police can be reached at 336-278-5555. They can also assist with connections to the Student Life on-call administrators.
  • Crisis Counselors are available at 336-278-2222 for urgent mental health needs.
  • SAFEline is available at 336-278-3333 for confidential support with identity-based bias, sexual violence, or interpersonal violence 鈥 they can also be a confidential resource to access on-call violence responders.
  • TimelyCare free virtual medical and mental health service is available 24/7 throughout the break from anywhere in the United States.

University offices will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 27 and Friday, Nov. 28, for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

Residence Life

  • Residence Halls close on Saturday, Nov. 23 at 10 a.m. and will reopen on Sunday, Dec. 1 at 10 a.m. This applies to residence halls only. University apartments remain open and accessible throughout the break.
  • Information about requests to stay late or return early can be found on the Break Housing page of the Residence Life website.
  • Offices remain open during the break during regular weekday business hours, 8 a.m. 鈥 5 p.m. except Thursday, Nov. 21 and Friday, Nov. 22 when University offices are closed.

Parking & Security

  • If you are leaving your vehicle on campus during Thanksgiving Break, please leave your vehicle in your respective lot based on your permit.聽 Please make sure your vehicle is locked and you take any valuables with you.
  • Whether you live on or off campus, make sure you unplug all appliances, move expensive items away from the windows, remove spare keys from outside your residence and lock your doors.

Belk Library

  • The Belk Library will close at 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 22 and will operate on a reduced schedule during Thanksgiving Break:
    • Saturday, Nov. 23 and Sunday, Nov. 聽24: 9 a.m. 鈥 5 p.m.
    • Monday, Nov. 25 鈥 Wednesday, Nov. 27: 8 a.m. 鈥 5 p.m.
    • Closed Thursday, Nov. 28 鈥 Saturday, Nov. 30.
    • Belk Library will resume at 10 a.m. on Sunday, December 1.
  • Visit the for information about library hours for Phoenix cardholders and community members.

Campus Recreation and Wellness

  • Recreation and Wellness facilities will have modified hours during Thanksgiving Break.
  • PARC will be open daily from 6 a.m. 鈥 midnight
  • Koury Athletic Center will have the following hours:
    • Friday, Nov. 22 from 6 a.m. 鈥 5 p.m.
    • Closed Saturday, Nov. 23 鈥 Sunday, Nov. 24
    • Open Monday, Nov. 25 鈥 Tuesday, Nov. 26, 11 a.m. 鈥 2 p.m.
    • Closed Wednesday, Nov. 27 鈥 Sunday, Dec. 1
  • Visit the Campus Recreation and Wellness website for detailed information about facilities and programs.

Counseling Services

  • Counseling Services will be closed for appointments from Wednesday, Nov. 27, through Friday, Nov. 29.
  • Regular operating hours will resume on Monday, Dec. 2.
  • TimelyCare free virtual medical and mental health service is available 24/7 throughout the break from anywhere in the United States.
  • The on-call crisis counselor also remains available 24/7 by calling 336-278-2222.
  • If a student is experiencing a psychological emergency that is life-threatening or involves imminent danger (risk of harm to self or others at any time), call 9-1-1 for immediate assistance.

Campus Bookstore

  • The Barnes & Noble Store will be open for reduced hours during Thanksgiving Break:
    • Friday, Nov. 23: 10 a.m. 鈥 4:00 p.m.
    • Sunday, Nov. 24: Closed
    • Monday, Nov. 25 鈥 Wednesday, Nov. 27: 9 a.m. 鈥 5 p.m.
    • Wednesday, Nov. 28 鈥 Sunday, Dec. 1: Closed
  • Visit the for information about hours or online shopping.

Elon Dining

  • All dining locations will have .
    • Dining locations will begin to have adjusted hours beginning on Friday, Nov. 22.
    • Most locations will be closed for the entire week with the exception of Monday to Wednesday, when Biscuitville will have limited hours.
    • Dining locations begin re-opening on Sunday, Dec. 1.
  • The menu-hours page of the Elon Dining website always has the latest updated information about .

Moseley Center

  • The Moseley Center will operate on a reduced schedule during Thanksgiving Break:
    • Friday, Nov. 22: 7 a.m. 鈥 8 p.m.
    • Saturday, Nov. 23: 7 a.m. 鈥 1 p.m.
    • Sunday, Nov. 24: Closed
    • Monday, Nov. 25 鈥 Wednesday, Nov. 27: 8 a.m. 鈥 5 p.m.
    • Thursday, Nov. 28 鈥 Saturday, Nov. 30: Closed
    • Sunday, Dec. 1: 11 a.m. 鈥 Midnight
  • Visit the Moseley Center website for the schedule and information for airport shuttles. Most shuttle spaces were filled by the Nov. 10 deadline, but you can contact the Moseley Information Desk at 336-278-7215 to inquire whether there is still space available for a particular shuttle time.

Mail Services

  • Mail Services will operate on a reduced schedule during the Thanksgiving Break:
    • Saturday, Nov. 23 and Sunday, Nov. 24: Closed
    • Monday, Nov. 25 and Tuesday, Nov. 26: 8:30 a.m. 鈥 5 p.m.
    • Wednesday, Nov. 27: 8:30 a.m. 鈥 4 p.m.
    • Thursday, Nov. 28 鈥 Sunday, Dec. 1: Closed
    • Mail Services will reopen on Monday, Dec. 2 and resume regular operating hours.
  • Visit the Mail Services website for updated hours and operations.

Student Health Services

Transportation and Elon Express

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University updates COVID-19 protocols /u/news/2024/03/12/university-updates-covid-19-protocols/ Tue, 12 Mar 2024 19:52:57 +0000 /u/news/?p=974695 Vice President for Student Life Jon Dooley shared the following message with the university community on Tuesday, March 12, following changes in guidance from the Centers for Disease Control.聽

Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff,

You may be aware that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently , responding to the . Over the course of the past four years, Elon has maintained our commitment to remain adaptive and responsive as conditions evolve. The Infectious Disease Response Team has reviewed the CDC guidance and continues to work with local and state health officials to update university protocols as appropriate.

贰濒辞苍鈥檚 Campus Health Status & Alerts webpage has been updated to reflect a number of shifts in the university response to COVID-19:

  • Under the new CDC guidance, extended isolation following a positive COVID-19 diagnosis is no longer required, however the University recommends following the CDC guidance that anyone who becomes sick with a respiratory virus, including COVID-19, remain at home until 24 hours after: 1) your symptoms are getting better overall; and 2) you have not had a fever and are not using fever-reducing medication. Read the for more about protecting yourself and others if you get sick.
  • In keeping with the CDC鈥檚 recommendations, the university will not require an extended period isolation following a positive COVID-19 diagnosis.
  • Continue recommended mitigation strategies to prevent the spread of viruses.鈥疭tudents, faculty and staff should follow measures to reduce the spread of respiratory viruses on campus. The university continues to encourage members of the university community to follow .
  • Symptomatic testing for respiratory viruses will continue to be available on campus.鈥疍iagnostic testing for those with symptoms will continue to be available at Student Health Services and the Faculty/Staff Health & Wellness Clinic as part of regular appointments for those seeking evaluation for illness.
  • Sick Leave and Continuity of Work/Instruction policies are available on the Human Resources website. Staff may access available sick leave as indicated in the Staff Manual and the continuity of work policies online. Since the CDC is no longer requiring isolation following a positive COVID-19 diagnosis, the application of these policies may be affected.

This information is available on the Campus Health Status & Alerts page of the HealthEU website. The site includes additional information about prevention strategies (masking, testing, vaccines), what to do if you feel sick, and absence policies.

Elon will remain adaptive and responsive as conditions evolve. The university鈥檚 Infectious Disease Response Team meets regularly, monitoring campus conditions and working closely with local and state health officials to offer recommendations, as needed, to support the university community.

Thanks for your continued commitment to a healthy community for learning, living, and working!


Jon Dooley, Ph.D.
Vice President for Student Life

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Important Information about Student Health Services and TimelyCare Resources /u/news/2023/08/18/important-information-about-student-health-services-and-timelycare-resources/ Fri, 18 Aug 2023 17:24:34 +0000 /u/news/?p=956914 Dear Students:

As the summer comes to a close, faculty and staff are preparing for students鈥 arrival to campus in just a few days. It is wonderful to have students back on campus and to experience the positive energy they bring!

The content below highlights important information about Student Health Services and TimelyCare.

Student Health Services

  • Elon Student Health Services will continue to be offered in partnership with . The scope of services provided can be found on the . If students need specialist care or medical care beyond the scope of the services offered at Elon Student Health Services, the Student Health Services staff can make a referral. Additional information about the Cone Health system can be found on the website.
  • Beginning this fall, Student Health Services will bill student insurance for all visits and services. Any residual costs for the office visit portion of the bill (co-pay, deductibles) are covered by the university. Students should bring their insurance card with them to each visit to Student Health Services. To find more information may be found on the.
  • Any remaining costs associated with the services provided at Student Health Services (outside of the basic office visit) will be the responsibility of the student. Students will be able to access their insurance benefits for these services, but are responsible for all costs not covered by insurance. These costs will be billed to the primary subscriber for the student鈥檚 health insurance and can be viewed on the Student Health Services/Cone Health .
  • All students are encouraged to create their Student Health Services MyChart before coming to campus. MyChart will allow students to manage their health care at Student Health Services and to provide enhanced access from any computer or mobile device. Students can schedule appointments, view provider notes and lab results, and communicate with their provider through their Student Health Services/Cone Health MyChart. Students can also designate others to have access to their MyChart.

TimelyCare

  • Students will continue to have full access to services. Elon partners with TimelyCare to offer free virtual health and well-being services and programs for students. On-demand medical and mental health support is available 24/7 every day of the year-even during university breaks. TimelyCare gives students access to a licensed provider for their acute medical and mental health needs from anywhere in the United States. On-going care, specialists, and scheduled counseling support are available by scheduling an appointment; some providers are available to meet virtually with students in the evening and on weekends.
  • We recommend that all students set up their TimelyCare account and download the TimelyCare app before coming to campus. If a student already has a TimelyCare account, they do not need to set up a new one – they are all set to continue using services. Instructions for setting up a TimelyCare account can be found .

Pharmacy/Medication Resources

  • If a Student Health Services provider indicates that a student needs a prescription medication, they will review the student鈥檚 options for filling the prescription on campus or at the student鈥檚 preferred local pharmacy.
  • If the TimelyCare provider indicates that a student needs a prescription, they will send it to a local pharmacy. A list of local pharmacy resources can be found . Note pharmacies that are on the transportation line. Some pharmacies will also deliver to campus through a delivery service (SHIPT, Instacart, private courier, etc.). We encourage them to set up an account at their preferred pharmacy before coming to campus.
  • Fountain Market in Clohan Hall stocks basic over-the-counter medications and medical supplies for purchase. Students are encouraged to bring medical supplies (first aid kit, thermometer, etc.) and over-the-counter medications (fever reducer, stomach upset medications, pain relievers, allergy medications, etc.) with them when they come to campus.

As a reminder, the HealthEU website provides an array of resources to support students鈥 well-being across six well-being dimensions: community, emotional, financial, physical, purpose and social. If students or families have any questions, please feel free to reach out to the Office of the Dean of Students at deanofstudents@elon.edu or (336) 278-7200.

Sincere best wishes for a healthy academic year!

Jana Lynn Fields Patterson, Ph.D.

Associate Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students

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Elon introduces enhancements to Student Health Services /u/news/2023/02/23/elon-introduces-enhancements-to-student-health-services/ Thu, 23 Feb 2023 16:25:04 +0000 /u/news/?p=940532 福利亚洲国产精品 on Thursday announced enhancements to health services for undergraduate and graduate students designed to increase support for health and wellness, a top priority for the university.

The university is launching a new health insurance plan available to full-time undergraduate and graduate students and is also introducing a new model for on-site student health services that will allow Student Health Services to directly bill insurance for services students now pay for out-of-pocket and offer other benefits. Taken together, these important changes will ensure that effective medical care remains at the forefront of our support for student health and wellness.

Launch of new student health insurance plan

Elon has had a long-standing health insurance requirement for all full-time undergraduate, graduate, and law students. The university has partnered with Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina to offer a student health insurance plan to assist students in meeting that requirement. Details on the plan can be found on the .

As they prepare for the fall semester, all returning students will either need to verify their existing health insurance coverage (for example, coverage through a parent/family member鈥檚 insurance plan) or enroll in the new student health insurance plan this spring. The new student plan will replace the existing required health insurance plan for international students, and will also be available as an elective plan for full-time students with existing plans that do not offer sufficient out-of-network coverage in North Carolina.

All returning students must complete their student health insurance verification or enroll in the new plan by Friday, March 17 鈥 before registering for fall classes. Students should to either upload a waiver request with documentation of existing health insurance coverage or enroll in the new student health insurance plan.

  • For returning students with existing health insurance: Visit the and follow the instructions on the 鈥淲aive鈥 tab to upload your current health insurance information, including an image of your health insurance card.
  • For returning students who do not currently have insurance: If you need insurance coverage in order to meet the university鈥檚 health insurance requirement, visit the and follow the instructions on the 鈥淓nroll鈥 tab to enroll in the plan for the fall.
  • For returning international students: If you are currently enrolled in the university-required international student health insurance plan, the new Student Blue plan from Blue Cross Blue Shield will replace that plan. Visit the and follow the instructions on the 鈥淓nroll鈥 tab to enroll in the plan for the fall.
  • For students who will be studying abroad in the fall: While traveling abroad you will be enrolled in an international health insurance plan, as described on the Global Education Center website. Although you are not required to demonstrate health insurance coverage in the United States at this time, if you have existing health insurance, you may consider visiting the and following the instructions on the 鈥淲aive鈥 tab now, so you will have one less action step to take in the fall when trying to register for spring classes.
  • For students who are graduating before fall semester or who will be part-time in the fall: No action is needed at this time. However, should your status for fall semester change from part-time to full- time, you will be expected to meet the university鈥檚 health insurance requirement.

New model for on-site student health services

The university has renewed its partnership with Cone Health as the provider for on-site Student Health Services in the Ellington Center.

Starting Aug. 1, the university will implement a new financial model to enhance services and ensure the university is able to provide the best possible medical care through standard office visits on campus.

Some key features of the change:

  • When accessing Student Health Services for a routine office visit, there will continue to be no charge to students 鈥 they will present their insurance card and services will be billed through their insurance provider. Co-pays and deductibles for these services will be covered by the university through the Student Health Fee.
  • Starting Aug. 1, Student Health Services will directly bill insurance for those services that students currently pay for out-of-pocket 鈥 such as lab expenses/tests, procedures, medications, and services of a specialist. Students will only be billed for co-pays or deductibles. The university anticipates increased access to psychiatric services and other specialists.
  • Medical records will be maintained in MyChart, powered by Epic, starting Aug. 1, which will increase the portability of those records to at-home providers.
    The chart below provides information about how the changes to the financial model for Student Health Services will affect any charges or billing processes. These changes do not impact billing practices for off-campus providers.

These new changes with student health insurance and Student Health Services are happening in addition to the significant investment the university made last summer to expand virtual medical and mental health care through TimelyCare virtual services, which offer 24/7 access to on-demand or scheduled medical and mental health services, as well as health coaching and peer support.

Charges and Billing Process Chart

Current Practice New Model
Office visits at Student Health Services No additional charge to student聽鈥 covered by Student Health Fee No additional charge to student 鈥 directly billed to student insurance and any copay or deductible covered by the Student Health Fee
Medications, vaccines, allergy shots Full cost paid out-of-pocket by student Directly billed to insurance; student only billed for copay or deductible
Lab tests or procedures Full cost paid out-of-pocket by student Directly billed to insurance; student only billed for copay or deductible
Psychiatric or other specialist visits (e.g. dermatology or allergy screenings) Full cost paid out-of-pocket by student Directly billed to insurance; student only billed for copay or deductible
On-demand or scheduled visits with TimelyCare – 24/7 virtual medical and mental health care No additional charge to student聽鈥 covered by Student Health Fee No additional charge to student 鈥 covered by Student Health Fee

All of these enhancements are also offered with no change to the Student Health Fee, which has remained $215 per year since Fall 2020.

Please visit the university student health insurance webpage for more information and frequently asked questions, as well as the for specific information about waivers and enrollment. If you have additional student health insurance questions after visiting the site, contact the Office of the Dean of Students at 336-278-7200 or healthinsurance@elon.edu.

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