Student Success
Each of our degree programs have different processes and requirements for new students.
We can help our new on-campus students with:
- new student orientation
- immigration
- veterans benefits
- Mantoux testing
- flu shot/immunization records
- licensing
- clinical keys/badges
- time management tips
- study skills
- any other issues related to being a student on campus
Our student success area also provides support for persons with disabilities as outlined below:
The Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School of Addiction Studies provides reasonable accommodations to students in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Minnesota's Human Rights Act. In carrying out this policy, we recognize that there are many different types of disabilities and, therefore, wish to work with students to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified students with disabilities when there is no undue hardship to the Foundation.
Students with disabilities are responsible for contacting Kathy Esbolt to initiate services. This contact should be made six months before the start of the semester of admission or as early as possible to ensure the accessibility of accommodations. Students may be asked to provide medical documentation to substantiate the medical need for accommodation and the existence of a disability.
Accommodations may include but are not limited to:
- Providing or modifying equipment or devices
- Adjusting or modifying examinations, training materials, or policies
- Arranging for readers and interpreters or providing video transcripts
- Making the school campus accessible to and usable by people with disabilities
While the graduate school will engage in an interactive process regarding a student’s request, there are certain requests that the ADA does not consider to be a reasonable accommodation. Therefore, the graduate school will not consider the following accommodations:
- It is not a reasonable accommodation if making the accommodation or allowing participation poses a direct threat to the health or safety of others.
- It is not a reasonable accommodation if making the accommodation means making a substantial change in an essential element of the curriculum (educational viewpoint) or a substantial alteration in the manner in which we provide our services.
- It is not a reasonable accommodation if it poses an undue financial or administrative burden.
- The provision of personal devices or services (e.g., wheelchairs, hearing aids, personal transportation).
Dr. Renae Ekstrand, Online Student Success Coordinator
1-651-213-4168
REkstrand@HazeldenBettyFord.edu
Online Course Support
For questions about online course layout and structure, training on course technology (Populi, Jabber, WebEx, VoiceThread, PowerPoint), and troubleshooting technology issues, please contact:
Ginger Howell, Instructional Designer
1-501-230-4416
GHowell@HazeldenBettyFord.edu
Library
The Hazelden Betty Ford Addiction Research Library serves as both an in-person learning center and a 24-hour virtual learning resource. As a student, you have access to:
- The library's extensive on-site collection of addiction-related books, pamphlets, journals, newsletters, government documents, and audiovisuals
- Personal assistance in locating and retrieving articles and books found in other collections near and far
- Personal assistance in helping students locate and access unlimited virtual and electronic resources
- The library’s 24/7 internet/intranet portals of important links and access points to resources in the field
- During library hours, a professional librarian is available to assist you and respond to your questions and requests.
- For more information, please contact Ann Geht.
Technology Services
Technology Services (TS) staff are able to help students connect personal devices to graduate school email accounts. TS also provides limited assistance with the electronic health records system. Reach TS by email at HelpDesk@HazeldenBettyFord.org, or phone, 1-651-213-4785. For assistance with online technology needs, please contact Ginger Howell, Instructional Designer at 1-501-230-4416.
Study Space
The 500-acre Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation campus in Center City is a picturesque setting conducive to contemplation and learning. Multiple study areas are available to students including the library, student lounge, two computer labs, atrium and study tables. Additional study space may be reserved by contacting Twyla Ramsdell, Registrar of Administrative Services, at 1-651-213- 4180 or TRamsdell@HazeldenBettyFord.edu.