On-Campus Resources and Advocacy Groups

CSU offers a wealth of resources and services to assist students academically, financially, and socially.  We strongly encourage students to take advantage of resources and advocacy groups on campus.

• Academic Advancement Center
• Assistive Technology Resource Center
• Associated Students of CSU (ASCSU)
• Career Center
• Collaborative for Student Achievement (CASA)
• Center for Community Partnerships
• CSU Health Network
• Graduate Center for Inclusive Mentoring
• International Programs
• Libraries
• Maps, Campus
• Off-Campus Life
• Office of Financial Aid
• Student Leadership, Involvement and Community Engagement
• Student Organizations
• Writing Center

Diversity and Advocacy Resources

• Asian/Pacific American Cultural Center
• Black/African American Cultural Center
• El Centro
• Native American Cultural Center
• Office of Equal Opportunity
• Pride Resource Center
• CO-WY Alliance for Minority Participation
• Student Disability Center
• Women’s Studies and Gender Research

Technical Support

CHHS Technology Services provides faculty, staff, and  students with computer support. The College has configured its computer network to provide easy  access to files from student computers, provided you have obtained a CHHS computer account. Your  CHHS account also allows you to share files with your professors and colleagues. The CHHS computer labs offer laser and color laser printing, as well as large-format poster printing. Information regarding  printing in the labs is available on their website. Some labs provide laptops that can be checked out for up to 8 hours and can be taken anywhere on the CSU campus.

When you log into the CHHS student domain, you will see two network drives – M: and S: Everyone at CHHS has a private folder on the M: drive and you can store your personal work there. Faculty, staff, and students share files with one another on S: drive.

Departmental Resources

Assistive Technology Resource Center (ATRC) Computer Lab

The ATRC, located on the third floor of the OT Building, houses an assistive technology learning laboratory comprising of eight computer work stations equipped with a variety of adapted hardware and software. Additionally, the ATRC  has communication and environmental controls/electronic aids for daily living. ATRC staff welcome walk-in use of the lab area – with the exception of when training and demonstration events are in session. The lab is equipped with quick-start guides to assist users in exploring the technology. Students are welcome to explore a variety of assistive technology solutions for clients they support while on fieldwork.

While the first priority of ATRC staff members is to serve staff and students with disabilities across the  campus, they will assist OT graduate students and answer questions by appointment (970) 491-6258.  They also offer periodic webinars that students are invited to attend.

Use of the OT Building

• COVID-19 restrictions continue to be fluid for the foreseeable future. Please stay on top of the guidelines for occupancy of spaces in the OT Building, including the student lounge and all  classrooms. Guidance is updated by CSU here.
• Weekday building hours during fall and spring semesters are: 7:45 AM – 4:45 PM. The building  is locked in the evening hours and on weekends. In the summer, the building is open 7:30 AM to  4:30 PM.
• Students are advised NOT to leave personal belongings in classrooms or open offices as thefts have occurred in the building.
• First aid kits are located in Rooms 101 and 103 and near the OT Office (Room 200).
• There are three class/laboratory rooms on the first floor. Students are welcome to study in the  classrooms when they are not in use.
• The OT student lounge is located on the first floor of the building—near the classrooms. Users  are responsible for keeping it clean and reasonably quiet. The lounge contains a refrigerator and microwave.
• Students are expected to assist with keeping classroom and laboratory spaces clean and reporting need for repairs to a faculty or staff member.
• The Main Office is on the 2nd floor and close to faculty offices. Please respect faculty’s need for quiet work spaces.
• For the health of our university community no smoking, vaping, or tobacco products can be used on Colorado State University’s campuses.
• The CSU Alcohol and Drug Policy applies to all members of the university including staff, faculty,  students, affiliates, volunteers, and visitors.

Computer Labs

• There are computer labs conveniently located near the OT Building: 135 Alder Hall and 200, 201 Preconstruction Center.
• For information regarding hours and available software, please refer to the CHHS Student Computer Lab website.
• Printing is available in the computer labs as well as multiple computer labs across campus.
• Food is not allowed in any of the CHHS computer labs; however, covered drinks are allowed