Any of these infections are uncommon or mild in a healthy person, but can be life threatening to someone with impaired immunity. C. Guidelines 1. Education Counseling and Assistance . The primary response to HIV infection on campus must be education. Texas State Senate Bill 959 mandates that several programs specifically are required to provide HIV and AIDS education in the curriculum.
Material is available through pamphlets, student handbooks, faculty handbooks, and personnel policy.
The university, through the Student Health Center, will provide advice, educational programs, HIV antibody testing, counseling, and referrals to any student or university employee desiring direction or assistance in dealing with an AIDS-related question or problem. Benefit consultation to assist employees in effectively managing health, leave, and other benefits through the Benefits Section of the Personnel Office. Persons with HIV or AIDS are considered as having disabilities. In making decisions, university officers must guarantee the legal rights of HIV infected individuals. Existing support services for people with disabilities can be appropriately and effectively utilized by students or employees disabled by HIV infection.