Lactation Suite Policy

Student Center

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LACTATION SUITE


East Tennessee State University provides two Lactation Suites on campus (D. P. Culp Student Center and Charles C. Sherrod Library) for faculty, staff, students, and visitors. The Lactation Suite provides equipment and space for new mothers who are breastfeeding their baby and need a quiet, safe space to pump. The room is located on the 2nd floor of the Student Center and the 4th floor of Sherrod Library.  The secure, clean, lockable, private rooms contain a soft seated chair, hand sanitizer, paper towels, Clorox wipes, trash can, baby changing table, and sink for use.

How to get started:

Please review the Lactation Suite Policy below, then submit the Lactation Suite Access Form to the Student Center email account at studentcenter@etsu.edu or stop by the Carrier Center - 2nd level Student Center to turn in . After approval, ID Services will activate your ETSU ID Card to access both locations. Room access will automatically expire in one year unless otherwise noted on the form so if you need longer access be sure to discuss with ID Services. 

Access Hours: The Lactation Suites are available during the normal operating hours of each location; The D.P. Culp Student Center and Charles C. Sherrod Library. Please review both building operational time frames. 

For support please visit: the State of Tennessee, Department of Health.

For more information please call (423) 439-6633

 

Lactation Suite Policy:
  1. To register for continuous access, you will need to submit the access form as explained above. Once access is approved, Campus ID Services will code your ID Card for immediate use.  
  2. Occasionally, a campus visitor will need temporary use of the room. For immediate temporary access, please visit Student Center Office - 2nd floor inside the Carrier Center. 
  3. Please be considerate of others. The average pump time may last up to 30 minutes; do not go over the allotted time.
  4. The Lactation Suite is on a first-come, first-serve basis. 
  5. You are responsible for bringing your own storage containers and supplies. Please do not leave personal belongings in the suite.
  6. In order for the room to be sanitary, safe, and clean for all users, you will need to clean up after each use. Cleaning supplies are provided in the room. Make sure all waste is disposed of and surfaces are wiped clean. Please notify Student Center Office immediately if you find that the room is not satisfactory upon entering.
  7. Make sure the lights are turned off prior to leaving and unplug the ice machine.
  8. Please contact Student Center Office (423-439-6633) for any questions, suggestions, or concerns you may have about the lactation suite.