Florida State University 2008-2009 General Bulletin Undergraduate Edition

Student Services

Florida State University students engage in a supportive and challenging environment designed to maximize learning and success. The University provides opportunities for student growth in the areas of social and cultural awareness, physical well being, intellectual expansion, and spiritual and moral growth. The University is committed to creating a sense of community among students, faculty, and administrators that embodies respect, responsibility, and acceptance of all people.

Division of Student Affairs

Vice President for Student Affairs: Mary B. Coburn Associate Vice President for Student Affairs: Eric Weldy Associate Vice President for Student Affairs: Liz Maryanski

The goals of the Division of Student Affairs are to facilitate student development, celebrate differences, and promote civic and global responsibility in both formal and informal educational experiences. The Vice President for Student Affairs and staff are responsible for the following departments:

Some of these departments and their programs are highlighted below; however, for more complete information, refer to Florida State University Student Handbook or the Division of Student Affairs Web site at http://www.studentaffairs.fsu.edu. The Handbook is available at the Union Information Center.

The University also offers the following student service programs, which are administered by their individual offices or departments:

For academic support services, refer to the "Academic Advising and Academic Support Services" chapter of this General Bulletin. For employment services, refer to the "Financial Information" chapter.

Career Center

The Career Center provides individualized career services to all students and alumni of Florida State University. At the heart of The Career Center is a comfortable library offering over 3,000 books, files, and computer resources that inform students' career decisions. Working in the library, Career Advisers and other staff help students solve a wide variety of career problems including choosing majors, researching occupations or employers, exploring postgraduate study, and developing job search strategies. No appointment is necessary to speak with a Career Adviser.

Students can work toward their career goals by using a variety of Career Center services designed to link students and employers. Those students needing career-related work experience can find internships, cooperative education, part-time/summer-time jobs, externships, and volunteer opportunities through SeminoleLink, a powerful online database. Students seeking full-time work can also use SeminoleLink or attend one of several career expositions to network and apply for thousands of positions with hundreds of employers nationwide. During the fall and spring semesters, students can even interview on-campus for internships, co-ops, or full-time positions with employers.

The Career Center wants students to be as prepared as possible for today's competitive, global economy. To achieve this goal, the center offers SDS 3340, Introduction to Career Development, in which students can enroll for up to three (3) credit hours. Also, students in all academic disciplines can use the FSU Online Career Portfolio system that helps them document their experiences and skills for use in future job applications and interviews. Students can also improve their interview skills through mock interviews that are customized to their individual goals. Finally, the Career Center offers group workshops and personalized critiques on a variety of job search skills such as resume and cover letter writing.

Beginning in the Fall 2008 semester, The Career Center will relocate from University Center A4100 to the new Student Success Center at the corner of Woodward Avenue and Traditions Way. Our general hours are 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (Monday - Friday). Drop-in career advising is also available most times during these hours and on some Tuesday evenings. For specific career advising hours or answers to other questions call, (850) 644-6431 or visit http://www.career.fsu.edu.

Child Care

FSU Child Development Programs (FSUCDP) provide, for a fee, care and educational experiences in three centers for a limited number of children, ages 6 weeks to 11 years of age. Children of Florida State University students are given priority for enrollment. Space is limited, so please apply early. Applications are available at http://www.childcare.fsu.edu and when completed may be faxed to (850) 644-7997.

FSUCDP also provides sites for research by faculty members and graduate students in a variety of areas as well as a laboratory setting in which students may observe or work with young children. For additional information, contact FSU Child Development Programs, 103 Askew Student Life Center, 942 Learning Way, P.O. Box 3064174 Tallahassee, FL 32306-4174, (850) 644-2860, or visit the Web site at http://www.childcare.fsu.edu.

The Alumni Village Child Development Center, located at 169 Herlong Drive, in the University's apartment housing area, provides, for a fee, an early learning program for children two and one-half to five years of age. The hours are 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday when classes at FSU are in session. For Alumni Village residents only, a free after-school program operates from 3:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. For additional information, please call (850) 644-8305.

The Educational Research Center for Child Development, located at 370 Hull Drive, provides, for a fee, an early learning program for children two and one-half to five years of age. The hours are 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday when classes at FSU are in session. The center also provides, for a fee, an educational program for children ages three to eleven years of age. The hours are 3:15 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday when classes at FSU are in session.

The Infant and Toddler Child Development Center, located at 330 Pennell Circle, provides, for a fee, an early learning program for children ages six weeks to two and one-half years of age. The hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday when classes at FSU are in session. For additional information, please call (850) 644-0003.

Leadership and Community Service

At Florida State University, leadership, community involvement, and civic responsibility are integral elements of a liberal arts education. The Center for Leadership & Civic Education enhances the education of students for responsible citizenship and effective leadership. The Center operates as a clearinghouse of service-related information, including a directory of service organizations in the community, a listing of Service Learning courses that feature community service components, and FSU student organizations that focus on community service.

The Center coordinates, advises, and supports many projects and programs related to service. Each February, the Center coordinates Make A Difference Tallahassee, a community-wide day of service. ServScript is a way FSU students can enhance their academic transcripts by documenting their service hours online.

The Center is home to Youth Programs and Jumpstart where FSU mentors can train to work with youth preschool-high school. The Center also coordinates weekly, student-led Community Outreach Projects that serve area nonprofit agencies. The Center also houses several student service organizations.

Florida State University and the Center for Leadership & Civic Education host several statewide programs that promote student involvement in community service and civic responsibility in education. Statewide initiatives include the Florida Campus Compact, Florida Learn and Serve, and VISTA.

The Center is the home of the Social Justice Living-Learning Community (SJLLC) located in Wildwood Hall. The SJLLC is designed for freshmen of all majors who desire to understand and practice social justice. The Service Leadership Seminar is another opportunity for incoming freshmen. This three and a half-day seminar provides an opportunity to learn about community service and leadership at FSU. LEAD Plans are designed to develop Leaders Educated to make A Difference. As a result of completing a LEAD Plan, FSU students will learn the FSU leadership learning philosophy and resources of the Center. The Center also has an 18 credit hour Certificate in Leadership Studies—an undergraduate program that is interdisciplinary, multidimensional, experiential and multicultural. The certificate is offered through the Center and the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies. Completion of the certificate will be acknowledged on recipient's academic transcript.

Lead-Ins at the Rez are overnight retreat style leadership learning experiences hosted by the Center and the FSU Reservation. Lead-Ins will focus on the development of leadership knowledge, skills, and values. Meals, lodging, and materials are provided free for participants. The Center also hosts LeaderShape, which occurs annually the first week of May. Students can also get involved in the Noles Leadership Book Club and Serve2Learn Series to learn more about leadership and service.

The University also recognizes outstanding service to the community through the President's Humanitarian of the Year Award. In addition, students are recognized for their service through the Profiles of Service Award, the Service Scholar Program, and the Rosenbloom Scholarship.

For more information contact The Center for Leadership & Civic Education, Division of Student Affairs, 909 Traditions Way, Tallahassee, FL 32306; (850) 644-3342; Fax (850) 644-3362; Web site: http://www.thecenter.fsu.edu; email: thecenter@admin.fsu.edu.

Assessment Services

For information concerning Assessment Services, please refer to the 'Academic and Professional Program Services' section in "The University" chapter of this General Bulletin.

Students First

Students First is an information and service counter located on the ground floor of University Center A. Students can ask questions about financial aid, registration, fee payments, admissions, and anything regarding Florida State University. The Students First staff will assist students in the most convenient manner to solve their respective concern or issue.

Students may use Students First kiosks to access a variety of information regarding their current status. The kiosks are available at University Center A, Leach Center, and at Thagard Student Health Center. Students can view their semester grades, unofficial transcripts, class schedules, and student account statements. They can also can change their address, view the status of their financial aid disbursement, and make payments online. Please visit our Web site at http://www.studentsfirst.fsu.edu.

Seminole Dining

Seminole Dining offers a variety of dining options for students, faculty, staff and guests. Choose from national brand favorites Pollo Tropical, Einstein Bros. Bagels, Boar's Head Deli, Quiznos, Starbucks, or try FSU's own 24-hour Park Avenue Diner.

All dining locations accept cash, Garnet Bucks, Flex Bucks, Visa, MasterCard, and the FSUCard. Meal Memberships (prepaid amount of meals) are available at The Suwannee Room and Fresh Food Company. Visit the Customer Service Office to sign up for a Meal Membership or to add money to a Garnet Bucks account. New locations are always in the works; for updated information on all Seminole Dining has to offer, please visit http://www.seminoledining.com, or call (850) 644-3663.

Health Care

Thagard Student Health Center (TSHC) provides primary out-patient medical care to students and their dependents age 13 years and older. Currently enrolled, fee-paying students are not charged for illness or injury office visits. Additional services such as procedures, lab, Xray, pharmacy, and physical therapy are provided at lessthanmarket rates. Services include urgent care, general medical care, women's care, psychiatry, allergy clinic, immunizations, nutrition, health promotion, confidential HIV testing, lab, Xray, pharmacy, and physical therapy.

TSHC clinical staff includes board-certified physicians, psychiatrists, advanced registered nurse practitioners, registered nurses, pharmacists, and dieticians. The health center has more than 100 full-time employees and 50 part-time and student staff members.

All students must meet State Board of Education immunization requirements. Receipt of immunization documentation and health history forms must be completed prior to class registration.

Students interested in joining an organization that can make a difference should consider the Thagard peer health-educators. Students are trained in the areas of alcohol and drugs, nutrition and fitness, tobacco, sexual health, and minority health. They give health presentations, plan and host health awareness events, and assist in the development of Thagard's overall health outreach efforts. Students also can become nationally certified peer-health educators through affiliation with the BACCHUS Network, a university and community based network focusing on comprehensive health and safety initiatives.

All incoming fulltime students are required to have health insurance coverage. All non-United States citizens, regardless of visa status, must have appropriate health insurance as a condition of their admittance to Florida State University. Florida State University sponsors a reasonably priced policy that meets insurance requirements for both domestic and international students. All students are encouraged to visit our insurance office or Web site to obtain information about available policies. Medical care outside the health center facility is the financial responsibility of the student.

 The TSHC Health Promotion Department is dedicated to assisting FSU students in making informed choices for their health and well-being through a number of individual and group-oriented services and programs, including environmental management, individual counseling, peer education, awareness activities, programming, and community outreach. Evidence-based and data-driven, the health promotion system of care supports health and wellness for all students on and off campus.

The Health Promotion Department provides educational materials and offers presentations upon request on a number of health related issues including tobacco, alcohol, sexual health, HIV/AIDS, nutrition, and stress. Professional staff and student peer educators also promote a number of national events such as the Great American Smokeout and National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week.

Thagard's Health Promotion department also includes the Partnership for Alcohol Responsibility (PAR) as one of its substance abuse prevention programs. PAR is a coalition of stakeholders involved in improving the campus and community influences on underage and high-risk alcohol use. The FSU Vice President for Student Affairs and the Chief of the Tallahassee Police Department co-chair the coalition. Activities include increasing the number of alcohol-free options for students, changing community norms that promote high-risk alcohol use, reducing access and availability of alcohol to students, eliminating irresponsible alcohol marketing and promotions, and developing and enforcing effective policies. All students are encouraged to visit the Thagard Student Health Center Web site at http://www.tshc.fsu.edu for more complete information, or call (850) 644-6230.

Counseling Services

The University Counseling Center (UCC), a department in the Division of Student Affairs, provides counseling services and programs to help students resolve psychological issues and personal concerns that interfere with academic progress, social development, and emotional well-being. Our goal is to help students function to the best of their abilities and make the most of their years at FSU. Services are free to all currently enrolled FSU students and include time-limited, short-term individual counseling, unlimited group therapy, crisis intervention, consultation, and referrals. In addition, life skills workshops on stress management, time management, and study skills are offered several times a semester.

Outreach presentations on mental-health topics are available to faculty, staff, residence halls, and student organizations. Those interested can complete the online request form at www.counseling.fsu.edu. The UCC is a sponsor of Safe Zone, an ally organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals. The UCC also sponsors RENEW (Realizing Everyone's Need for Emotional Wellness), a peer educator organization whose mission is the promotion of emotional-health and coping skills to FSU students.

Students who are aware that they will require longer-term treatment are encouraged to make arrangements for private care in the community before entering the University. However, if necessary, the University Counseling Center's staff will make referrals for ongoing treatment in the Tallahassee community. Treatment outside the center will be at the student's expense. Counseling sessions are by appointment except in cases of emergency. Records of visits to the UCC are strictly confidential and are not included in the student's University records. Confidential information will not be released to anyone without written permission unless there appears to be clear and imminent danger to the student or others.

The University Counseling Center is located in the Askew Student Life Center, Suite 201. To schedule an appointment, call (850) 644-2003 or visit our office Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Additional information is available on our Web site at www.counseling.fsu.edu. The University Counseling Center is accredited by the International Association of Counseling Services, Inc.

The Florida State University Psychology Clinic provides scientifically supported therapy services for a variety of client concerns, including problems related to anxiety, depression, relationship issues, stress, and other personal issues. The clinic also conducts intellectual, academic, personality, and learning disability evaluations.

Therapy fees are on a sliding scale that is based on the client's financial resources, and fees for assessments are at a low, flat rate.

Clinic therapists are graduate students seeking their doctoral degrees in the Clinical Psychology Program, and all work is closely supervised by clinical psychology faculty.

To apply for services, call the clinic at (850) 644-3006. The clinic is located at the east end of the new Psychology Department Building, C122 PDB. Hours are Monday–Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Housing

The Office of University Housing makes available living accommodations for full-time, degree-seeking, fee-paying students. Residence hall staff members seek to create living environments that promote the personal and intellectual development of resident students. For more information, see the "Housing" chapter of this General Bulletin.

International Center

The International Center (IC), a department under the Division of Student Affairs, is the office assigned by the University to provide comprehensive immigration services and advising to international students, scholars, faculty and staff. The International Center is certified by the federal government's Student and Exchange Visitor Program. It is also designated by the US Department of State as an Exchange Visitor Program Sponsor, enabling the University to bring in international students, scholars, and researchers. The International Center plays a key role in campus internationalization efforts by providing opportunities for interaction and learning between international and domestic populations through the following:

The International Center is located at 945 Learning Way. Call (850) 644-1702 or visit http://ic.fsu.edu for information.

Center for Academic Retention and Enhancement (CARE)

Florida State University is committed to recruiting, retaining, and graduating first generation college students who demonstrate a strong potential for success but who may otherwise not have the opportunity to attend college due to economic, educational, or cultural circumstances. The Center for Academic Retention and Enhancement was established to help fulfill these goals.

The Center for Academic Retention and Enhancement (CARE) administers the CARE Summer Bridge Program, as well as the federally funded Student Support Services Program, which assists low-income students with special academic and personal support services. Florida State University's pre-collegiate programs, including the Upward Bound Program and the College Reach Out Program are administered through this center as well. CARE introduces students to the responsibilities and opportunities of college life, encourages the development of useful study habits, and assists students in recognizing their potential for success. The center provides a caring environment for students to discuss their academic, personal, and/or social concerns with a friendly, supportive staff.

College Programs

The Student Support Services Program (SSSP) is a federal TRIO grant program that provides opportunities for academic development and assists FSU students by motivating them to successfully complete their post-secondary education. The goal of SSSP is to increase the college retention rate and graduation rates of its participants and to facilitate the process of transition from one level of higher education to the next. The program is limited to undergraduate students from low socio-economic backgrounds.

Pre-Collegiate Programs

College Reach Out Program is a state-funded program established to identify, motivate, and prepare disadvantaged middle and high school students to pursue post-secondary education. This program serves students in selected area middle and high schools.

University Experience Program is a two-week summer residential program designed to give selected disadvantaged high school juniors and seniors an opportunity to gain exposure to college life. Students receive verbal and math skills instruction in preparation for the Scholastic Achievement Test (SAT), which they take at the beginning and end of the program. They also participate in cultural enrichment and leadership activities.

Upward Bound Program (located at East Gadsden High School in Quincy, Florida) is a federally-funded program that serves high school students from low socio-economic backgrounds. The UBP staff helps students develop academic skills and encourages them to complete high school and continue their formal education at the college or university of their choice.

Parking and Bus Services

The Office of Parking and Transportation Services is responsible for the administration of the parking and transportation program on campus. The University requires students, staff, faculty, and visitors who want to park on campus to display a valid Florida State University parking permit. Permit enforcement hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. All other parking regulations are enforced 24 hours a day. Temporary permits are distributed, when needed, by Parking Services located at University Center C5400, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Student permits must be obtained online at http://parking.fsu.edu.

The office has the authority to ticket, tow, or boot (auto cuff) illegally parked vehicles and to charge for late payments of citations. Appeals of citations are reviewed by the Parking Violations Appeals Board, an administrative body representative of the University community.

Parking is extremely difficult on the University campus. It is suggested that students walk, bike, or use the Seminole Express, the University's free campus bus service. The Seminole Express has five routes that serve on and off campus locations. The buses operate from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Students with valid IDs may ride the Free Fare buses on StarMetro (city of Tallahassee public transportation) designated bus stops within the city. For more information about parking and bus services please visit: parking.fsu.edu.

Bicycle Parking

In accordance with Florida Americans with Disabilities Act of 1993, the State of Florida Fire Marshal's Rules and Regulations and University rules, it is unlawful and dangerous to park bicycles in locations where they impede pedestrian or vehicular traffic. Prohibited areas include:

Florida State University Police Department is authorized to cut security chains and remove for impoundment any bicycle parked or stored in violation of this rule.

Any person whose bicycle has been impounded may claim that bicycle within thirty (30) days of impoundment by contacting Florida State University Police. The burden of proving ownership shall rest upon the person claiming the bicycle. Bicycles not claimed within thirty (30) days shall be considered abandoned and will be disposed of in accordance with State and University rules governing abandoned property. For more information on bicycle registration, where to park your bike, and how to operate it safely, please contact Florida State University Police at (850) 644-1234. Regulations governing parking on campus, bus routes, and schedules are available upon request from: The Office of Parking and Transportation, UCC 5406, Tallahassee, FL 32306-2532.

Postal Services

All United States Postal Services, except COD, are available at the University Post Office. Residence hall students are assigned post office box numbers with their room assignments. All students holding University Post Office boxes should notify the University Post Office of any change of address when leaving campus. The service window is open from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm for package pick-up, (850) 644-1498.

The Union Copy Center provides the following services: facsimile service, color copies, self-service copiers, quick copy service, personalized greeting cards, calendars, and specialty papers. The Union Copy Center is located across from the University Post Office in the student union, (850) 644-2895.

Public Safety

Florida State University's Police Department is responsible for all safety and law enforcement functions on campus. The four divisions of the department are administration, police operations, investigations, and support services. Police operations provide motor vehicle, bicycle, and foot patrol of the campus 24 hours daily. The campus police department, comprising 62 sworn law enforcement officers, promotes campus safety by presenting public safety programs in classes, residence halls, and Greek and scholarship houses. The department also provides investigative expertise in matters involving violations on campus of municipal ordinances and applicable federal and state laws.

Florida State University's Seminole Safety Guide, in compliance with the Campus Security Act of 1990, is published and distributed annually online, with hard-copy available upon request. The Safety Guide describes all safety programs and security services available at the University. It contains safety tips and emergency telephone numbers, policies concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters, as well as campus crime statistics. Copies are available through the FSU Police Department. The safety guide is available on the Web at http://www.police.fsu.edu/pdf/SafetyGuide.pdf.

Student Government's newest affiliated project is the Bicycle/Pedestrian Program. Its purpose is to improve bicycling and walking conditions on campus. The program will sponsor a Bike and Pedestrian Safety Week, register bikes with Florida State University Police, and promote environmentally safe transportation options for students. The office is located at A3909 Oglesby Union; (850) 644-2925.

SAFE Connection provides several free services to all FSU students and faculty. SAFE Connection escorts students to and from all areas on campus and selected off campus locations. SAFE Connection hours of operation are from dark until 3:00 a.m. Please don't drink and drive; call 644-SAFE and let SAFE Connection get you home safely.

The Blue Light Trail, comprising over 317 strategically placed poles with emergency call boxes and blue signal lights, provides areas of safety and enables FSU Police to find callers quickly and easily; additional blue lights currently are under construction as part of ongoing renovation and new construction projects. By pressing the call box button, students are connected with the campus police dispatcher. Students should take note of where the lights and call boxes are located and plan their routes at night accordingly.

Radio and Television

The University-owned and operated WFSU-FM and WFSQ-FM are Tallahassee's only listener-supported, noncommercial public radio stations. Weekly, listeners tune into classical music, jazz, big band, and new-age music on WFSQ, and local and state news and information programs through National and Florida Public Radio on WFSU.

Students at Florida State University interested in a career in broadcasting are encouraged to participate in the stations' volunteer and internship programs. Participants are given an opportunity to work within a professional public radio setting and gain valuable experience in many facets of the station's operation, including programming, production, announcing, public relations, and management.

WFSU-TV is an award-winning, noncommercial public television station licensed to the State Board of Education and operated by Florida State University. One of the fastest growing PBS stations in the nation, it recently extended coverage to the western area of the state transmitting on Channel 56, WFSG-TV, Panama City.

Both WFSG-TV and WFSU-TV broadcast PBS favorites and locally produced programs that offer news and feature stories, sports events, and community-interest spots.

Fund-raisers, staffed entirely by volunteers, give students an opportunity to gain broadcasting experience as members of the camera crew or production staff. Another way to learn production, public relations, or fund-raising techniques is through a professional-level internship, available only to a few students who are willing to invest a great deal of time and energy.

WVFS Tallahassee (89.7 FM), the Voice of Florida State, is the FSU student-run radio station. An affiliated project of the Student Government Association and the College of Communication, it serves two purposes: to supply the student body with music and information not available on other local radio stations, and to train Florida State University students in the basic concepts of broadcasting and radio station management. WVFS also airs a wide array of specialty shows and news and sports programming pertinent to University students.

Anyone enrolled at Florida State University or in the FAMU/FSU Cooperative Program is eligible to work for WVFS. Most staff members work on a volunteer basis; however, in some instances class credit can be earned through Department of Communication courses. Students with writing, sales, public relations, and audio production skills are welcome, but no experience is required. WVFS recruits for all positions three times a year, always during the first week of each semester; listen to 89.7 FM for details.

The FSU Video Center maintains Seminole Cable Vision Channel 17, the Student Government 24 hour Movie Channel. The center also provides VCRs and video cameras for student use, but these must be reserved. The center is always looking for new talent or for anyone interested in learning about its production assistant program. No experience is necessary. (850) 644-1800; Movie Request Line (850) 644-1888.

Recreation and Sports

The Campus Recreation Office encourages students, faculty, and staff to be involved in recreational sports through its intramural, extramural, aquatic, fitness, challenge ropes, and outdoor pursuits programs. On-campus recreational facilities are located primarily in the Bobby E. Leach Recreation Center. The center offers basketball, racquetball, and squash courts; a swimming complex; a jogging track; whirlpools and sauna; and a health bar. Several weight-training and multipurpose fitness rooms are furnished with state-of-the-art equipment. Nearby, students have access to intramural fields, an outdoor track, and tennis courts. Recreational swimming, water safety, and other first aid and safety non-credit courses are offered year around at the Leach pool. The Rec SportsPlex Intramural facility on Tyson Road provides over 104 acres of outdoor sports fields and green space. For complete information on all Campus Recreation offerings, see http://fsu.campusrec.com.

The Seminole Reservation, a 73-acre lakefront recreational facility, is located within five miles of the main campus. Here students may swim, picnic, and kayak. Students may rent sailboats, kayaks, or canoes and take lessons offered throughout the year. A challenge ropes course is provided for team building and leadership training. The Reservation has a conference center and limited overnight space available for meetings and retreats for faculty, staff, and students.

The Intramural (IM) Office is a resource for over 50 intramural programs. Separate divisions for various ability levels keep competition fair and fun. Intramural activities are offered at the campus fields and also at the Rec SportsPlex facility. Coed programs and recreational divisions are designed for those who enjoy sport as a social activity. The office also hires students to officiate and to supervise intramural games.

Extramural sport clubs, more highly structured than intramural teams, compete with clubs from other universities. See http://fsu.campusrec.com/sportclubs for a list of clubs.

Through Outdoor Pursuits, students can snow ski, camp, canoe, white water raft, or be otherwise active in the outdoors. Trips, scheduled throughout the year, are open to students and the community.

Dean of Students Department

The primary focus of the Dean of Students Department is to support the academic mission of Florida State University and the Division of Student Affairs by providing services, programs, resources, and advocacy for the needs and interests of all students. This includes advocacy for students reporting alleged sexual harassment and students in crisis. Staff members provide educational opportunities for students to develop their values, decision-making skills, and leadership capabilities. For more information, contact Dean of Students Department at 4300A University Center, call (850) 644-2428, (850) 644-8504 (TDD), or visit http://www.deanofstudents.fsu.edu.

The Student Disability Resource Center (SDRC) is the primary advocate for students with disabilities and a resource site for the University community on issues of disability-related access. The SDRC also provides academic support services such as extra time on exams, tutors, readers, note-takers, alternate texts, and sign language interpreters. The SDRC provides on-campus transportation for persons with mobility impairments and maintains the Theodore and Vivian Johnson Adaptive Technology Lab, a facility that houses computers and adaptive equipment that help students with disabilities successfully meet the requirements of their academic programs. Any student in need of specific services ans reasonable accommodation should contact the Student Disability Resource Center, 108 Student Services Building, or call (850) 644-9566 or (850) 644-8504 (TDD), or visit http://www.disabilitycenter.fsu.edu.

Office of New Student & Family Programs

All new undergraduate students are required to attend an orientation, advisement, and registration session coordinated by the Dean of Students Departments' Office of New Student & Family Programs. During orientation, students are given essential information: the University's policies and procedures, community values and standards, and academic requirements and opportunities. Students also receive practical advice on consumer survival: where to buy books, open checking accounts, or meet other students with similar interests.

In addition to meeting faculty and administrators, students are assigned to small groups led by trained staff members—currently enrolled students who inform and guide the newcomers. Students must meet with their academic advisers before registering for classes.

Students may not register for their first term on campus until they have completed an orientation session. Although they may be admitted up to a year before they enter, students may only attend orientation immediately prior to their enrollment. The Office of Orientation provides sessions preceding each academic term.

Orientation sessions include a concurrent session for family members. During these sessions family members learn about the University, its services and academic programs, and meet with administrators and faculty. Family members and students share tours of residence halls and visit booths set up in a fair-like atmosphere.

All admitted undergraduate students receive by mail information and instructions about registering for orientation. Attendance is by reservation only, and participants must pay a nonrefundable fee. For more information, please visit http://www.nsfp.fsu.edu.

The Office of Greek Life advises and advocates for 27 fraternities, 22 sororities, the Interfraternity Council (IFC), the Multicultural Greek Council (MGC), the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), and the Panhellenic Association. Fraternities and sororities at Florida State University provide students with an opportunity to establish a sense of community and build a strong support group while furthering the ideals of scholarship, leadership, service, and social development. These organizations have been an integral part of the holistic education and development of students since 1904. For information call (850) 644-9574, or visit http://www.greeklife.fsu.edu.

The Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities administers student disciplinary procedures in accordance with the Student Conduct Code and maintains official disciplinary records. An emphasis is placed upon educating students about their rights and responsibilities as members of the University community. University codes and policies pertaining to students can be found in the Florida State University Student Handbook and the "Academic Regulations" chapter of this General Bulletin. For more information regarding student judicial procedures, call (850) 644-5136, or visit http://www.srr.fsu.edu.

The Withdrawal Services staff provides support to students and their families when a student's enrollment is unexpectedly interrupted for personal, medical, or mental health reasons, and/or other crisis. The Withdrawal staff explains the withdrawal application process, evaluates fee and grade liability for completed coursework, refers students to their Academic Dean and offers other University support services as needed, notifies each student of the final decision, and maintains a University record of the completed withdrawal. After meeting with the Withdrawal Services staff, students should expect to spend time in discussion with their Academic Dean about the implications of withdrawing, the viability of their withdrawal application, and any alternative academic options that may exist. Academic Deans and their staff possess the authority to decide and approve student withdrawals form a semester of enrollment. For more information call (850) 644-9555 or http://withdrawal.fsu.edu.

Staff of the FSU Victim Advocate Program provide advocacy to victims of crime. An advocate is on call twenty-four hours a day when school is in session to respond to those Florida State University students who are victimized, and to any person victimized on Florida State University campus. The services offered include emotional support, instructor notification, referral to counseling services, and educational programming for the campus community. For information call (850) 644-7161 or (850) 644-2277, or visit http://www.victimadvocate.fsu.edu. After hours, call (850) 644-1234 and ask for an advocate.

Student Government

The Student Government Association (SGA) is the student's voice at Florida State University. SGA allocates approximately $10.2 million of activity and service fees. These funds support the Leach Center, Oglesby Union, activities of the Student Senate and the executive branch, Student Government agencies, and numerous student organizations and University units. Elected and appointed officials enjoy many opportunities to acquire leadership and administrative skills and to serve their fellow students and the University. For more information, call (850) 644-1811 or stop by 205 OGC.

The Congress of Graduate Students (COGS) is the elected representative body of all post-baccalaureate, graduate, professional, and doctoral students at the University. COGS is the unified voice and advocate for all graduate-related matters. It also offers travel grants to graduate students, funds computer labs for students, funds graduate organizations, and sponsors a variety of programs. For further information, call (850) 644-7166 or stop by 242 SLB.

The Alumni Village Child Development Center provides day care for Florida State University students and faculty with children between the ages of 2 and 5. The center is also an excellent source for work experience in early childhood development and observational research. Phone: (850) 644-8305.

The Starlight Child Care Center provides after school child care for Florida State University students and faculty with children between the ages of 3-12. The center is open daily from 3:15 to 10:15 p.m. Work study and practicum students are always welcome. The Center is in the Educational Research Center for Child Development located at 370 Hull Drive; phone: (850) 644-1013.

Oglesby Union, Askew Student Life Center, and FSU Flying High Circus

The Oglesby Union is the center of student activity on campus, hosting a variety of cultural, educational, social, and recreational activities. Union facilities include a student activities center; an entertainment club; restaurants; study and television lounges; an arts center and gallery; a bowling, billiards, and games room; lost and found; automatic teller machines; information center; student organization offices; meeting rooms; auditorium; and ballrooms. The Oglesby Union complex is also home to a post office, copy shop, computer store and service center, and computer lab.

The Oglesby Union coordinates multiple University-wide events including Seminole Sensation Week, Homecoming, Parents' Weekend, and Family Weekend. Seminole Sensation Week welcomes incoming and returning students the week prior to the beginning of fall semester classes. The events and activities provide students with an opportunity to learn more about campus life. Homecoming builds spirit on campus and in the community for Florida State University and welcomes alumni back. Student organizations come together to participate and compete in Homecoming activities. Parents' and Family Weekends welcome parents and families to campus to share in the FSU experience with their students. Parents' Weekend is in the fall, and Family Weekend is in the spring.

The Oglesby Union comprises multiple departments providing services, support, and programming for the university community. The Art Center offers a variety of classes and programs including Paint-a-Pot, Art in Low Places, and a full-service frame shop. You can enjoy rotating exhibits and artwork at the Oglesby Gallery, located on the second floor of the Oglesby Union in the Krentzman Lounge. Crenshaw Lanes has been a tradition at FSU since 1964. Featuring twelve bowling lanes and ten billiards tables, Crenshaw Lanes provides fun and healthy activities for FSU students. The Union provides space that can be reserved for a variety of events through the Guest Services department. Space may be reserved for meetings, conferences, social events, dances, and banquets. Students and organizations may reserve space by stopping by the Guest Services office in the Krentzman Lounge of the the Oglesby Union, by contacting them online at http://unionreservations.fsu.edu or by phone at (850) 644-6083.

The Student Activities Center (SAC), located on the third floor of the Oglesby Union, Activities Building, serves over 450 recognized student organizations. The SAC contains Student Organization Services (SOS), Union Productions (UP), Market Wednesdays and Special Event Planning (SEP). The Student Activities Center provides resources for students including copying, faxing, storage space, campus mailboxes, and meeting space.

Students who participate in Union Productions provide leadership and direction in all facets of social, cultural, and educational programming. Students gain experience in booking events, marketing and advertising, hospitality, staffing large shows, and a variety of leadership skills. Union Productions sponsors a variety of programs including an array of bands, comedians, and special events through the Oglesby Union's hotspot—The Club Downunder, and other venues on and off campus. .

The Askew Student Life Center (ASLC) is home to one of the nation's leading campus movie programs, showing a variety of films each week in the 380 seat Student Life Cinema. While at the ASLC, check out the Cyber Café where you can enjoy video and computer gaming or get a drink and treat at Reel Coffee. The Congress of Graduate Students (COGS), the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), University Housing, and the Counseling Center are all located in the ASLC. Florida State University's Flying High Circus, a component of the union, is one of only two collegiate circuses in the nation. Founded in 1947, the circus has delighted audiences at home and abroad with performances such as juggling, balancing, and aerial acts. Students work as their own riggers, put up the big top, spread sawdust, and string lights. Any FSU student can join!

The Oglesby Union Board represents the university community to ensure that the facilities, services, and amenities offered by the Oglesby Union Complex meet the needs and interests of their constituents. The Board is made up of twelve students, two faculty, two staff, and one alumnus. Union Board elections take place in the spring semester. The Union Board office is located in the SAC.

For more information on the Oglesby Union and all of the departments mentioned above, please visit http://union.fsu.edu.

Office of Veterans' Affairs

The Office of Veterans' Affairs serves veterans and their dependents by providing information about work-study employment and referrals to counseling, medical, and other community resources. The Office of Veterans' Affairs is located within the Office of the University Registrar.

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