The Associated Students (ASUCR) represents all campus undergraduate students. The governing body is a 20-member Student Senate with its membership elected by students from each of the three Colleges: Engineering, 1 member; Natural and Agricultural Sciences, 7 members; and Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences, 12 members. The Senate chooses from its own membership a President, a Chairperson, a Vice President of External Affairs, and a Vice President of Public Relations. Additionally, the Senate fills four positions from the general student body: a Vice-President of Finance, a Personnel Chair, a Multicultural Affairs Director, and an Academic Affairs Director. Together, these eight officers comprise the cabinet which serves as the decision-making body when Senate is not in session.
The President and Vice-President of Public Relations address on-campus issues, the Vice-President of External Affairs interacts with the other UC campuses on state and national issues, and the Vice-President of Finance manages the financial branch of student government.
ASUCR is supported by the ASUCR Fee, which is $15.50. The breakdown of the fee is as follows: $2.00 for funding clubs and organizations; $3.00 for KUCR, the on-campus radio station; $10.50 going to projects such as free legal aid, student-owned and operated businesses, and various campus publications.
ASUCR is a member of the University of California Student Association (UCSA) and of the United States Student Association (USSA). Both of these bodies address issues of higher education and financial aid in relation to students in general.
On campus, ASUCR, in conjunction with the Personnel Chair, appoints undergraduates in several important committees that play a role in campus governance including the Commons, the Recreation Center, and Registration Fees.
The Graduate Student Association (GSA) represents all of the campus graduate students, including credential and fourth-year biomedical students. It is a University unit governed by the Graduate Student Council which is comprised of representatives from each of UCR's graduate programs. Officers, elected at large, are President (responsible for overseeing the operations of GSA and who acts as liaison with the administration); Executive Vice President (responsible for representing GSA on and informing GSA regarding systemwide and statewide issues); Health Insurance Chairperson (responsible for reviewing healthcare and insurance coverage); and Public Relations Officer (in charge of public relations and publication of the monthly newsletter). The Grievance Mediation Officer (responsible for advising students and acting as advocate regarding grievance matters) is an appointed officer. GSA is supported by a separate $10 per quarter student fee which it administers and allocates annually for various graduate services. It also administers the Minigrant Program, to provide travel grants to graduate students who represent GSA at professional conferences.
GSA is a member of the University of California Student Association which represents all University of California students and which has a separate lobby program in Sacramento. GSA is heavily involved in campus governance and appoints students to serve on various committees.
Further information can also be found under Graduate Student Association in the Graduate Studies section, or in the GSA office, 222 Commons. Telephone number is (909) 787-3740.
The Student Life and Leadership Center encourages and offers students a variety of extracurricular opportunities.
Activities include Welcome Back Week; Oktoberfest; the Leadership Program; bands in The Barn; Activities Honor Society; Student Recognition and Awards; Scot's Week; Music-on-the-Patio; International Food Faire; Activities Faire; and Wednesday Nooners (weekly free concerts and activities on the Mall).
The UCR Varsity Band is made up of student musicians and performs for men's varsity home games. Students may also perform in the University Concert Band and Jazz Ensemble. (See listing under Music 165, Concert Band, and Music 164, Jazz Ensemble, in Music.)
The Community Service Program, located in the Student Life and Leadership Center, consists of two main services which provide volunteers for the community and tutors for local schools. UCR students may gain valuable work experience, academic credit, and/or pay while in service to their community. The Human Corps program connects UCR students and student groups with nonprofit agencies in the community who need volunteers. The tutorial program offers assistance to K-12 students, both on an individual basis and in the classroom.
The new student orientation program, called Bear Facts, is designed to familiarize a new student with many aspects of campus life such as class selection, enrollment information, registration, parking, food, activities, and how to get help when problems arise. Freshman students and their parents can choose from three two-day summer programs or a one-day event. Information sessions are held the first day of classes during winter and spring quarter for new students. The orientation office is located in the Student Life and Leadership Center, 145 Costo Hall.
Each quarter Transfer and Reentry Services hosts a one-day session for incoming transfer students. Transfer and Reentry Services is located at 1120 Hinderaker Hall (909) 787-4189.
There are more than 180 organizations established and maintained on the basis of student interest. These organizations include the UCR Ambassadors; RELY Saferides; fraternities and sororities; and recreation, religious, academic, cultural, and ethnic clubs. The Student Life and Leadership Center encourages and advises student organizations as well as maintains a quarterly listing of all registered organizations. Mailboxes, banner supplies, poster approval, and activity advice are available. The Activities Fair is sponsored each quarter to allow all organizations an opportunity to obtain new members.
The UCR Student Recreation Center offers intramural sports for men, women, and coed groups each quarter. This program sponsors as many as 20 sports and recreation clubs that focus on activities such as skiing, snowboarding, outdoor activities, cycling, soccer, rugby, lacrosse, and water polo.
There are more than 35 noncredit leisure classes offered each quarter at a low cost to students. Some of these classes include: Ballroom Dancing, Belly Dancing, Guitar, Tennis, and Windsurfing. Twice a year (fall and spring quarters) Market Day--an all-day sale of handcrafted items--is held on the Tower Mall.
The Leisure Line recreation newspaper is published once each quarter and contains times, dates, places and course descriptions of the classes, plus information about clubs, intramurals, and special activities.
The Barn Stable is available for campus use. The Student Recreation Center also offers camping equipment and windsurfer rentals.
The Recreation Outdoor Excursions Program offers rock climbing, camping, whitewater rafting, and other activities every quarter.
The Student Recreation Center, located at the north end of campus on Linden Street, offers students, staff, and faculty the opportunity to exercise at their convenience. The 80,000-square-foot Center houses a large fitness center; three multipurpose rooms; racquetball, wallyball, and squash courts; a lower-level gym filled with three full-size basketball courts lined for volleyball and badminton; and an upper-level gym with one full-size basketball court also marked for volleyball and badminton. The fitness center includes a weight room and exercise equipment such as stationary bikes, treadmills, and stair climbers. The multipurpose rooms can be used for aerobics, martial arts, and dance classes. The sport courts are devoted to open, drop-in recreation except during intramural sports hours, when at least one court is always set aside for open recreation. The Center is open Monday through Thursday, 6 a.m.10:30 p.m.; Friday, 6 a.m.8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.7 p.m.; and Sunday, 11 a.m.10:30 p.m.
The African Student Programs Office is the coordinating center for projects and services designed to meet the needs of students of African descent. Various social and cultural activities such as New Student Orientation, Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration, African History Month, Southern African Awareness Week, African Women Awareness Week, Annual Awards Ceremony, and others are designed to enhance students' academic and social environment. The intent of these activities is to promote better understanding, cooperation, and mutual respect among the campus body, faculty, staff, and the community.
The Office is also responsible for the general advising of student organizations such as the African Student Alliance, Medical Association of Pre-Health Students, National Society of Black Engineers, African Drama Group, African Scholars, Pan African Theme Hall, High Praise Gospel Choir, Exodus, "Edide" African Dance Group, African Greek Letter organizations, and others.
African Student Programs is dedicated to providing services and programs which increase students' participation, knowledge, and ultimate benefit from the opportunities available from a University of California campus.
The African Student Programs Office is located in 217 University Commons. Telephone (909) 787-4576.
With the education of the whole person in mind, the Asian Pacific Student Programs (APSP)office strives to promote a diverse learning environment at the UCR campus, providing the community with opportunities to learn from and about Asian and Pacific Islander students. APSP supports Asian and Pacific Islander students as they pursue academic excellence, and as they contribute to the growth of the campus. APSP serves as an advocate for Asian and Pacific Islander concerns as the University develops into a model campus for the twenty-first century. APSP promotes an educational dialogue at UCR that respects and embraces the unique histories and experiences of ethnic communities, and incorporates these values into the development of the cultural fabric of the institution.
The office provides opportunities for personal, group, and community development for the UCR campus. Through an integrated array of services, programs, events, and activities, APSP helps the campus maximize its educational potential as a diverse, multicultural community. Among these programs and services are peer mentoring, new student orientation, Asian and Pacific Islander Awareness Month, lecture, speaker, film and video series, leadership training, residence hall outreach, and youth and community outreach. APSP staff members also advise more than two dozen Asian and Pacific Islander organizations. Affiliations include fraternal, religious, socio-cultural, political, media and pre-professional.
Underlying APSP's programming efforts is the goal of developing in students the skills needed for active participation in a pluralistic, global community. These goals are based on the belief that higher education should strive to serve the needs of an ever-changing world, the assumption that educational programs should reflect the characteristics of ethnic students, and the knowledge that minority communities have rich, diverse cultures that have values, languages, and behavioral styles that are functional for them and valuable for the community as a whole. Each program is designed to address a specific domain of development for UCR students, and to promote an awareness of the relationships that exist between the diverse cultures.
The Asian Pacific Student Programs Office is in 104 Costo Hall. Telephone (909) 787-7272 or 787-7274.
The Career Services Center (CSC) provides assistance to undergraduates and graduate students in career decision making, internship/cooperative education placement, graduate and professional school application, and job search. Located in the northwest wing of the Veitch Student Center, it is open year-round.
Career development should be an integral part of every student's higher education. Students are encouraged to use the Career Services Center throughout their years at UCR. For a modest fee, alumni may also take advantage of these services. Telephone (909) 787-3631.
Individual and Group Counseling. Counselors assist students in the process of determining career possibilities most suited to their interests, education and talents.
Vocational Testing. Combined with counseling and other career services, vocational tests can be very valuable in making academic choices and identifying career options.
Career Information Library. The Center's library contains general career information, reports of wage and labor trends, employment forecasts, job search materials, directories of employers, company literature, and notebooks of current job openings.
Career Seminars and Workshops. Workshops are held throughout the year on topics which include career planning, skills/interests analysis, résumé writing, interviewing techniques and job search strategies. A quarterly series of career seminars offers students the opportunity to meet and talk with professionals from a variety of occupations.
Major Decision Program. Those who have not declared their academic major are encouraged to attend the Major Decision Seminar series. This series is designed to acquaint students with the variety of majors available at UCR. Several different disciplines are presented each quarter. It is also recommended that undeclared students take advantage of vocational testing and career counseling.
Alumni Career Network. More than 500 UCR alumni have volunteered to assist students in their career development by providing informational interviews and on-campus presentations. Notebooks containing the alumni network information are available for student use at the Center.
The Career Services Center offers extensive programming to promote the professional development of underrepresented students. This includes a complete package of skills-building workshops, field trips, and special career forums which bring employment representatives from business, industry and government to campus. Underrepresented and disadvantaged students of all academic disciplines and levels are encouraged to take part in these activities.
Throughout the year hundreds of part-time, temporary, and summer jobs are posted in the Student Employment Office and on the Internet. Summer job workshops and camp job fairs are held annually.
On-Campus Interviews. This program brings employment recruiters to campus to interview graduating students for professional employment. Our 1996-97 schedule attracted such diverse corporations as Deloitte & Touche, IBM, the Principal Financial Group, Price Waterhouse, Macy's, Hughes Electronics, Logicon, the Sherwin Williams Company, Ernest & Julio Gallo Winery, Pepsi-Cola Company, Ingram Micro Inc., Electronic Data Systems Corporation, John Hancock Financial Services, and Canon Astro Office Products.
Résumé Writing. Brochures are available providing instruction on resume preparation. Workshops are offered and counselors provide one-to-one résumé critiquing.
Interview Preparation. Practice interviews are offered with the use of video tape.
Current Job Openings. Job vacancies are posted on the Internet at http://www.careers.ucr.edu and in the Career Library. Subscriptions to a job openings newsletter are also available.
Graduate/Professional School Catalog Collection. An extensive collection of graduate and professional school catalogs, directories, and program rankings is available in the Career Library.
Letters of Recommendation Files. Students can establish a confidential letters of recommendation file for graduate or professional school. The Career Services Center will send the file to the various schools and programs to which the student is applying.
Statement of Purpose. Brochures on how to write the statement of purpose are available. Counselors review statement drafts and provide feedback and suggestions.
MBA/Business Administration Career Services, a satellite office located in room 146 of The A. Gary Anderson Graduate School of Management, provides career guidance, job search assistance, and internship/cooperative education placement to graduate students in management and to undergraduates in business administration. For more information, call (909) 787-7276.
Students who are interested in a teaching career in public or private schools, colleges, or universities should contact Educational Career Services during their final year of study. This office offers educational career counseling as well as instruction and assistance in the academic job search.
Students may open a placement file of reference letters for academic positions and consult the academic job listings from throughout the United States and overseas. UCR alumni, faculty, and staff may also use these services for a fee. Educational Career Services is located in the Career Services Center.
See appendix E: Salary and Employment Information for statistics on UCR graduates.
Off-campus learning experiences are a significant academic option in many degree plans at UCR. More than 90 percent of UCR graduates engage in some career-related work experience before graduation. The Academic Internship and Cooperative Education Center, located in the northwest wing of Veitch Student Center, offers placement services to students seeking this type of experience and serves as the coordinating unit for such activities.
Internships are generally part-time volunteer experiences, while cooperative education placements offer a salary or stipend. Students can earn credit for either an internship or co-op placement if an academic component is completed on campus. This requires a faculty sponsor from an appropriate department.
Internship and cooperative education placements are available on an ongoing basis or may be developed to meet the student's particular career interest.
Juniors, seniors and graduate students are eligible for placement.
Interns and cooperative education students work in settings such as community services, government offices, banks, manufacturing firms, retail establishments, research labs, newspapers, radio and television stations, museums, hospitals, law offices, and other agencies. Recently, UCR co-ops and interns have worked for such diverse employers as Parker Hannifin Corporation, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, the Center for International Trade Development, New York Life Insurance Company, Rohr, Inc., KNBC-TV, the Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites, MCI Communications Corp., Nike, Inc., Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc., the Walt Disney CompanyConsumer Products, Burlington Air Express, Dean Witter, Discover & Co., and Wells Fargo & Company.
For additional information regarding UCR's experiential education programs, contact the Academic Internship and Cooperative Education Center, Veitch Student Center, northwest wing. Telephone (909) 787-3631.
The Chicano Student Programs Office is a special support program and coordinating center for projects and services responding to the needs of all Chicano/Latino students on campus. The Office is aimed at maximizing the students' success potential while enrolled in the University.
Support services are provided in the areas of academic, cultural, and personal development. This includes advising and individual counseling, if needed, referral information, and the coordination of special programs and activities. Some activities and programs include Chicano Senior Dinner, Cinco de Mayo programming, Leadership Training, New Student/Parent Orientation, Speaker Series, Ballet Folklorico, Community Projects, and advisement of various clubs and organizations.
Moreover, Chicano Student Programs is dedicated to the students' academic, cultural, and social excellence. The Chicano Student Programs Office is located in 229 Costo Hall. Hours: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Telephone (909) 787-3821.
Child care services are available on campus for infants, toddlers, preschool, and kindergarten children (from four months through 5 years of age). Innovative learning and development programs are offered morning and afternoon, including a full-day kindergarten on a 12-month basis. The Center is accredited by the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs. The Center is open to children of students, faculty, and staff of UCR. Parents are encouraged to become involved in the early learning program. Internship and tutorial positions are available to UCR students. The Center is equipped with observation rooms to facilitate research opportunities. Classrooms have computers and developmentally-based equipment and materials. Inquiries should be made to the Child Development Center office, (909) 787-3854.
The Counseling Center exists to help students acquire the personal skills, self-knowledge, and psychological resources which will enhance their university experience in terms of developing their full potential as students and as emotionally healthy people. The Center seeks to achieve these goals by counseling students individually or in groups; by contributing to the university environment through consultation, training, and outreach; and by studying the environment and recommending changes based upon research data and clinical judgement. In addition, national and state qualifying examinations are administered by the Counseling Center. Services include the following:
Individual or couple therapy is available to students on a short-term basis. The goals of counseling include facilitating the student's personal growth and self-esteem, development of satisfying relationships, effective communication, educational and career decision making, and the establishment of personal values.
Group therapy involves people meeting face-to-face with one or more trained group therapists and talking about what's troubling them. Members also give feedback to each other by expressing their own feelings about what someone says or does. This interaction gives group members an opportunity to try out new ways of behaving and to learn more about the way they interact with others. Both general and specialized groups are offered. Students may participate in a group for an entire year if they wish.
Psychological and career-interest tests are used as part of the counseling process to facilitate self-understanding and decision making.
Referrals are made to appropriate resources on campus and in the community.
Biofeedback training is used, usually as an adjunct to personal counseling, for stress-related symptoms such as tension and migraine headaches, test anxiety, and sleep disorders.
Workshops address developmental issues and teach preventive mental health techniques (e.g., assertiveness training, overcoming procrastination, and stress management).
Consultation and training services include face-to-face meetings and telephone contacts with faculty, staff, or students to discuss concerns about students or student life.
Outreach presentations are primarily informational in nature, on topics such as how to help a distressed student and orientation to Center services.
National and state qualifying examinations are administered by the Center and include the GRE, MCAT, LSAT, PRAXIS, MAT.
Services to registered students are free and confidential. The Center is located in the Veitch Student Center. Appointments can be scheduled by calling (909) 787-5531. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. If the need is urgent, a staff member is available for consultation immediately. After-hours emergency help can be obtained by calling UCR Police (909) 787-5222 or the Riverside Helpline (909) 686-4357.
The International Services Center (ISC) assists international students and scholars, offers support services to those interested in opportunities abroad, and features an international resource library. Intercultural programs, social events, and foreign speakers are presented. Protocol and visit arrangements are provided to the international guests of the campus. The Center is located in Watkins House on Canyon Crest Drive next to the Bannockburn complex. For additional information, call (909) 787-4113.
The ISC provides assistance to UCR's international students, scholars, and their dependents. Newly admitted, nonimmigrant students are encouraged to participate in the orientation program which is held at the beginning of each quarter to help new students adjust to their new environs and the campus. Throughout the year, workshops, excursions, and individual advising sessions are offered.
All international students must meet three University requirements prior to enrollment: payment of nonresident tuition; proof of adequate health insurance coverage; and completion of English language proficiency. Center advisors participate in national networks to provide UCR international clients with up-to-date expertise on nonimmigrant visa issues. Information on how to best meet the obligations under each visa category and to maximize the opportunities is made available to individuals and groups.
Special Scholarships for International Students. The University of California has reciprocal agreements with more than 100 institutions worldwide which provide competitive, one-year scholarships to study at any UC campus. Applications for this scholarship are obtained and processed at the foreign campus. Participating institutions are listed under the EAP heading in the Curricula and Courses section of this catalog.
Advocacy for Permanent Residents. Permanent resident students, students born abroad but not U.S. citizens, are offered services tailored to their needs, such as lost document replacement and naturalization. The Center also coordinates requests for language translations. Enrichment events throughout the year help permanent resident students integrate their multicultural experiences.
UCR encourages students to include an international experience as part of a degree objective. Identification of the appropriate program option is important. The International Services Center has specific information on the Education Abroad Program, the Fulbright Student Program, direct enrollment options, and alternative opportunities. ISC advisors are available to discuss academic expectations, cultural adjustment, and reentry.
The University of California's Education Abroad Program (EAP) is often regarded as an examplar among exchange programs in colleges and universities nationwide. It is the largest and most varied program of its kind and has a distinguished reputation.
Students interested in the language, literature, science, art, culture, history, government, or social institutions of the EAP countries have the opportunity to gain substantially from first-hand academic experiences. Opportunities are available at each class level, with the traditional year abroad generally taken in the junior year. Short-term options are available in selected countries and in targeted academic fields.
The UC EAP operates in cooperation with more than 100 host institutions in 33 countries worldwide, and annually sends more than 1,700 students overseas. EAP site details are described in the Curricula and Courses section of this catalog under EAP.
Interested students should begin to plan for this experience as freshmen, since there are advanced language requirements for some countries and the application process is completed two quarters to a year in advance of departure. Additionally, students are encouraged to enroll in courses offering global perspectives and background on the United States as good foundation for a year abroad.
The International Services Center coordinates the application process for enrolled UCR students who enter the national Fulbright Student Program competition. Graduating seniors and graduate students can find brochures, applications, and information on procedures at the Center. The application period is May to October for participation in the following year.
As an alternative to EAP, the Center provides information, advising, and administrative services for hundreds of other study options. Such options include summer study, discipline-specific study, and additional country locations.
Undergraduate students must file a Planned University Leave Program (PULP) form to maintain their ability to reenter UCR upon return from abroad. For further information on PULP, refer to Withdrawals and Leaves of Absence in the Financial Support and Registration section of this catalog.
Non-study opportunities abroad are popular. The International Services Center maintains liaisons with most of the networks offering internships, employment, and budget travel. Program selections, applications, and guidance are provided at the Center.
The International Student Services Center houses a library of catalogs, books, maps, and videos regarding the various options for international study or work. Intercultural journals and reference materials are available for professional, academic, and career research. Comprehensive resources include information on financial aid, employment (voluntary or paid, temporary or career), domestic and foreign travel, and intercultural communication on cultures and countries.
KUCR is the radio station of UCR. It is an educational, non-commercial, class-A station licensed to the University of California by the Federal Communications Commission at 88.3 FM. Managed and operated by the students, faculty, and staff of the Riverside campus, KUCR embraces campus and public needs, involving student participation at all levels. It honors the university's respect for diverse points of view, ethnic backgrounds, political beliefs, attitudes, and orientations by providing "alternative" programming not normally heard on mainstream commercial stations. This type of alternative service is the touchstone of quality educational broadcasting as originally conceived by the FCC and has characterized KUCR since its founding nearly 30 years ago. Programming includes classical music, public-affairs commentaries, jazz, reggae, alternative rock, soul, blues, Latin, Salsa, oldies, live events, interviews, news, and much else. The station presently has a range of 30 to 60 miles covering the community of Riverside and cities inland from Los Angeles, an area comprising more than a million people.
KUCR welcomes applications from all members of the campus for music, news, and public affairs programming. All applicants are interviewed, and those chosen are given hands-on training in production and broadcasting technology, after which they join the staff either as part of the news team, or as music programmers and hosts of their own shows, or as production engineers. All staff members at KUCR become familiar with radio equipment, broadcasting principles and practice, and communications in the broadest sense. They also meet like-minded students with a creative flair and a drive for self-expression. Whether as an extracurricular activity or as training for a career in the media, work at KUCR is exciting, educational, and richly rewarding.
The station is located at 691 Linden Street.
The Learning Center provides academic support to all enrolled undergraduates at the University of California, Riverside. Each quarter a variety of programs is provided, all designed to enhance students' academic potential. Specific services include
Study skills classes and seminars
Speed reading classes
English as a Second Language classes
Preparation for graduate entrance examinations (such as the CBEST, GRE, LSAT, and MCAT)
Study groups in a wide variety of mathematics and science courses
Individual counseling and laboratory work for study skills, reading, and mathematics
Tutorial assistance (There are limitations to the number of hours per week individual tutoring may be provided, and a small fee is charged. Information about tutoring can be obtained by calling (909) 787-5436.)
Information, appointments, and enrollment for programs may be obtained at the Learning Center, Academic Support Facility, open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, or by calling (909) 787-3721.
EOP/SAA Support Services is open to all underrepresented students who indicate a desire to participate. The services, designed to assist students during their stay at UCR, include Summer Transition Program, orientation, counseling, peer counseling, and tutoring. Also, Gradtrack, whose goal is to increase the number of underrepresented students who go on to graduate school, offers workshops, internships, and counseling and sponsors a research conference each year. For more information regarding these services, please come by the Academic Support Facility or call (909) 787-4542.
CAMP-UCR, the California Alliance for Minority Participation in Science, Engineering, and Mathematics, is part of a joint National Science Foundation and University of California venture designed to encourage the academic excellence of underrepresented students majoring in these areas. The primary goals of CAMP-UCR are to encourage participants to excel in the sciences, complete undergraduate science degrees, and pursue graduate and professional degrees. For more information, contact the program coordinator at the Learning Center, (909) 787-3721 or the program director, Carlton R. Bovell, in the Department of Biology, (909) 787-5928.
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Resource Center (LGBTRC) provides support services for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community at UCR, and educational programs for the entire campus community. Workshops, speakers, films, and activities designed to expand the awareness and understanding of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender issues are part of the Resource Center's offerings. Programs and activities include Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender Pride Week; National Coming Out Day; sensitivity training for the campus community; the Speak OUTreach speakers bureau, and IceBreakers, a support group for students who are coming out. The LGBTRC also provides "drop-in" support for students, which includes advising, informal counseling, and resource referrals to the wide array of services and programs available on campus and within the community. In addition to these support services, the LGBTRC houses an in-office resource collection of books, journals, magazines, and videotapes that is available for individuals conducting research on lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender issues. The Resource Center is dedicated to providing a safe and supportive environment in which students may reach their academic and personal goals. All students, regardless of sexual orientation, are encouraged to utilize the programs and services of the LGBTRC to explore issues important to--but not exclusive of--lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people. The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Resource Center is located in 250 Costo Hall. Telephone (909) 787-2267.
The Native American Student Programs Office provides educational, cultural, and social support for American Indian students. This office coordinates a variety of activities designed to expand educational awareness for American Indian students as well as the campus community. Such activities and projects include Gathering of the Tribes Pow Wow, the annual Medicine Ways Conference, "Indian Time" radio program on KUCR, and the Indian Times newspaper. In addition, the Native American Student Programs Office provides a linkage by referral to the wide array of student services and special programs available to UCR students. The Native American Student Programs Office, the Native American Student Association, and the American Indian Science and Engineering Society are dedicated to providing a supportive environment in which American Indian students may reach academic and personal goals while maintaining their cultural identity. The Native American Student Programs Office is located in 224 Costo Hall. Telephone (909) 787-4143.
Disabled Student Services. UCR has made special efforts to provide facilities and services to accommodate students with disabilities. Main campus buildings have ground-level or ramped entrances, automatic doors, wheelchair accessible restrooms, accessible drinking fountains, and elevators with lowered buttons, braille numerals, and accessible emergency telephones. Central parking accommodations and accessible campus housing are available as well.
To complement the campus physical facilities, Disabled Student Services provides services designed to meet the individual needs of regularly enrolled permanently and temporarily disabled students. This office may serve as a liaison between a disabled student and various campus and community services. Services provided include assistance with areas such as admission and registration; referral to attendant care, financial assistance, and accessible housing; special parking; and support and disability management counseling. Help is available with administrative matters for students sponsored by a state department of vocational rehabilitation or other social service programs. Disabled Student Services' Academic Support Center provides academic support services including study skills counseling; test-taking arrangements; interpreters; reader and note-taker services; reference materials in braille and on tape; and a wide variety of academically-related adapted equipment including computers adapted for speech, braille, and large-print output; closed-circuit TV magnifiers; and braille duplication facilities. The Mobility Services Center, a component of Disabled Student Services, provides wheelchair repairs and preventive maintenance, van transportation, orientation to the campus, and equipment loans for permanently and temporarily disabled students.
Prospective students are encouraged to discuss their needs with the office as early as possible in their planning. Call (909) 787-4538 (Voice or TDD).
Vocational Rehabilitation Services. Students who have a disability which handicaps them vocationally may be eligible for services from a state department of rehabilitation office. These services include vocational counseling and guidance, training (with payment of costs such as books, fees, and tuition), and job placement. Under certain circumstances students may also qualify for help with medical needs, living expenses, and transportation.
Appointments may be arranged by contacting the State Department of Rehabilitation, 6848 Magnolia Avenue, Riverside, California 92506. Telephone number (909) 782-6650 (Voice) or (909) 682-0143 (TDD)
Veterans' Educational Benefits. The Special Services Office acts as liaison for veterans and veterans' dependents with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Applications and related forms for DVA educational benefits are available in the Special Services Office, 125 Costo Hall, (909) 787-3861. Certification of enrollment to the DVA may be submitted by the Special Services Office as soon as a student has been accepted to UCR and, if an undergraduate, has paid the $100 Statement of Intent to Register deposit.
Children and spouses of veterans whose death or disability was service-connected may be eligible to have most fees waived under the California Education Code. Applications and further information are available in the Special Services Office.
Surviving children of deceased veterans whose death was service-connected may be eligible for sizeable, additional monthly payments under the DVA Restored Entitlement Program for Survivors (REPS), which restores certain Social Security benefits that were previously terminated. It is recommended that students who may be eligible inquire immediately to insure receipt of maximum benefits. Information and applications are available in the Special Services Office.
The Special Services Office is also available to assist students with any problems relating to veteran's benefits, such as nonreceipt of checks or forms. Students should be aware of the standards for satisfactory progress and attendance at UCR. The pertinent information is detailed under Scholarship Regulations in the Academic Regulations section of this catalog. Also, remember that it is the student's responsibility to report to Special Services any change in status that may affect benefits.
In the Veitch Student Center building, which is located in the northeast area of campus between the residence halls, there is a complete outpatient health center including laboratory and X-ray services. It is open Monday through Friday during scheduled hours when school is in regular session. Students may be seen by appointment or on a walk-in basis. Appointments are necessary for the specialty clinics. Most care is funded by registration fees, but there are charges for laboratory work, medications, dental care, vision care, and certain other procedures. For additional information contact the Campus Health Center at (909) 787-3031.
For particulars of optional or mandatory student health insurance coverage, contact the Campus Health Center's Insurance Department at (909) 787-5683. It is important to note that there are limitations to the coverage of the student health insurance. These include, but are not limited to, care of pre-existing and chronic conditions.
Undergraduate Students. In addition to the outpatient services available to all registered students through the Campus Health Center, UCR offers an optional health insurance policy to undergraduate students and their dependents. Applications must be received by the Campus Health Center within thirty days of the beginning date of each quarter. Further information is available at the Campus Health Center, Veitch Student Center, (909) 787-5683. It is strongly recommended that students purchase this optional insurance unless they are covered by another health insurance policy.
All nonimmigrant visa students must provide proof of full health insurance coverage before they may register. Check with International Services for details.
Graduate Students. There is a mandatory health insurance plan for graduate students. The insurance is designed to supplement the outpatient care available to all registered students through the Campus Health Center. Certain academic appointees (such as Teaching Assistants, Graduate Student Researchers, Teaching Fellows, Readers, and Associates in ____) serving at 25 percent time or more per quarter will have their premiums paid by their funding source(s); fellowship recipients whose awards pay all assessed registration fees will have their premiums paid by the fellowship. Students who can demonstrate comparable insurance coverage from another source may apply to be exempted from the mandatory plan. Students should call (909) 787-5683 to find out about waiver deadline dates, or to have a waiver form sent to them.
Information regarding policy benefits, comparable coverage exemptions, and optional dependent coverage is available through the Campus Health Student Insurance Office, Veitch Student Center, (909) 787-5683. Details regarding remissions for graduate student academic appointees, and fellowship holders may be obtained from the Graduate Division, B204 Library South, (909) 787-4139, or the student's graduate program.
The Women's Resource Center (WRC) offers programs, projects and services that focus on the issues facing women today. During the year, the Center presents workshops, speakers, films and activities dealing with these issues. The WRC also provides personal "drop-in" support for individuals through an extensive referral service and informal counseling. Students also have the opportunity to develop special projects through the Center for which they can receive academic or internship credit. The Center library is available to everyone doing research on women's issues. Contact the WRC for specific information on: Escort Service, WRC Library, Sexual Harassment and Rape Prevention Education Program, Women's Empowerment Groups, "Woman to Woman" radio show (on KUCR 88.3 FM), and internships. The Women's Resource Center is located at 260 Costo Hall. Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Telephone (909) 787-3337.
The University Commons is the center of student life on campus. The Commons Complex includes the Student Lounge; meeting rooms; student government offices; a branch of the campus credit union; two ATMs; the UCR Bookstore; and the Exchange/Ditto, a student-owned store and note-taking service. Offices for most Student Services programs are in the complex and in neighboring Costo Hall. A variety of food service areas is also housed in the Commons, including the Main Dining Room, the Pub, Cinnamon's bakery, and Johnathan's coffeehouse.
At the Main Desk it is possible to cash personal checks ($30 limit), send and receive faxes, and obtain change. Quiet games, Ping-Pong and pool equipment are available for check-out. The UCR Connection debit card is available for purchase at the Main Desk, and it can be used for food and other items at several campus locations. Other Main Lounge facilities include a Ping-Pong and pool room, video games, TV, and vending machines.
The Commons provides a pleasant and comfortable setting for students, faculty and staff. Entertainment and activities are regularly scheduled in the Lounge and on the patios.
Operations of the Commons are guided by the University Commons Board of Governors. Nine of the eleven members of this board are students, and they play a very active role in its activities.
The Commons Main Lounge is open from 7:30 a.m. to 10:45 p.m.., Monday through Thursday; 7:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. on Friday, and from 2 p.m. to 10:45 p.m. Saturday and Sunday during the academic year.
All students are required to carry and show a permanent photo ID card for identification, most official transactions, to check out books from the libraries, and for entrance into the Student Recreation Center. The UCR Connection card is also the meal and building access card for students living in the residence halls. The card may be used as a debit card for purchases in all Commons food services as well as purchases made at the Exchange Student Store, Copy Center, Bookstore, vending machines, copiers, and laundry machines in the residence halls and campus apartments.
Cards may be obtained from the Office of the Commons, located in the Commons Student Lounge. Photos will be taken from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday during the first two weeks of each quarter. The schedule for the remainder of the quarter is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. UCR Connection cards are $10 for all students, faculty, and staff, with a $2 annual fee. Replacement cards are provided for a $10 fee.
At the UCR Bookstore, students can purchase all textbooks needed for their classes, as well as most necessary school supplies. The Bookstore also carries a large selection of general interest books on topics ranging from art to zoology, children's books, reference books, and magazines.
In addition, the Bookstore sells gift items, backpacks, greeting cards, posters, art supplies, photographic supplies, office products, electronics accessories, and a large variety of UCR-imprinted sportswear, gifts, mugs, class rings, graduation caps and gowns, graduation announcements, and other associated merchandise.
CompUCR, located in the Bookstore, sells a variety of computer hardware platforms, printers, and supplies, along with a large selection of computer books and software.
A special order service is available for any book in print through the General Book Department. Special order services are available in each department of the Bookstore. Other services include phone cards, film processing, check cashing, computer-automated "books in print" information service, and faculty cap and gown rental.
During the first and last week of each quarter, students may sell used textbooks back to the Bookstore for up to 60 percent of their retail value. Students can also sell textbooks back at anytime during the school year for wholesale value. Check with the Bookstore for more detailed information and specific requirements associated with book buy-back.
Students can cash checks for $10 over the amount of purchase with a valid UCR student ID or California driver's license. Faculty and staff can cash checks to a maximum of $50 a day, no purchase required. To make use of this service, faculty and staff need to apply for a check-cashing card at the Bookstore.
The UCR Bookstore is located northeast of the University Commons. Bookstore hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. For further information, call (909) 787-4211; fax (909) 276-9105.
The Barn offers a broad range of shows and entertainment consisting of live "cutting edge" bands, comedy, open mike nights, and a Sunday night Folk Series. This well-known venue catering to students, faculty, and staff, offers shows Wednesday through Sunday. The unique atmosphere at the Barn makes it a great place to take a study break and be with friends while enjoying a wide variety of beer, wine, soft drinks, and snacks.
UCR's 175 student-athletes compete on 11 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II sports teams in the California Collegiate Athletic Association.
In 1996-97, UCR placed five teams in the top 20 nationally (baseball, men's basketball, men's cross country, softball, and volleyball) and had five All-Americans in baseball, track, and cross country. Although not NCAA affiliated, the UCR karate program is one of the finest in the nation, with seven team national championships to its credit.
UCR offers five teams for men interested in participating on the collegiate level: baseball, basketball, cross country, tennis, and track and field. Women's sports are basketball, cross country, softball, tennis, track and field, and volleyball.
Athletic programs are supported by student fees and by private gifts developed through the work of the UCR Athletic Association and the UCR Athletic Development office.
UCR student housing provides an environment which encourages academic pursuits and personal growth. Living on-campus allows students to be part of the college community, with opportunities to participate in activities that complement their in-classroom educational experience.
Residence Halls. UCR provides for 1,800 students in triple, double and single rooms, 40 to 50 residents to a living unit. Aberdeen-Inverness can accommodate 800 residents and Lothian has a capacity of 1,000. All halls on all floors are coeducational, and some feature a common academic or social interest which residents share. All rooms are furnished and air conditioned. All new students are guaranteed housing. More than 40 percent of residence hall students are upper-division students. Advantages of residential life include educational, social, cultural, and recreational programs; counseling and guidance services; prepared meals; a supportive study environment; wheelchair accessibility for disabled students and visitors; and job opportunities. Residents may choose from three convenient payment plans. Staff and residents work together to provide a multitude of activities and programs that develop a sense of community and provide social interaction. Educational support includes academic study groups, tutorial assistance programs, a computer lab, various seminars, study rooms, and scheduled study hours. Additional activities include weekly corridor competitions, trips to the mountains and beaches, theme dances, special dinners, game shows, cultural events, and intramural teams.
Residents have a choice of various dining plans and dining facilities. Meals offered are breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Monday through Friday, plus brunch and dinner on Saturday and Sunday. Meal hours are flexible to accommodate student schedules. A wide variety of food is featured daily. Three hot entrees are available at every meal, along with a salad buffet, deli bar, daily specials, assorted desserts, fresh fruit, and much more.
Residents can use recreational centers which feature: TV lounges, pool and Ping-Pong tables, video game machines, fitness rooms, piano rooms, and social lounges. In addition, there are bike storage areas, tennis and volleyball courts, vending machines, and laundry rooms. Small convenience store/coffeehouses managed and operated by the UCR Dining Services are located in the residence halls. These stores sell cappuccino, snacks, school supplies, toiletries, and more.
Advice and information about residence hall living accommodations can be obtained by writing Residence Halls, University of California, Riverside, 500 W. Big Springs Road, Riverside, CA 92507-3932, or by calling (909) 787-5972, or e-mail reshalls@housing.ucr.edu.
Family Student Housing. The Canyon Crest Family Student Housing complex is conveniently located within walking distance from the center of campus. There are 202 two-bedroom and 66 three-bedroom houses available to married and single-parent students. The recently remodeled units are moderately priced and unfurnished, except for stove and refrigerator. The University provides grounds maintenance, repair service, water and trash removal. Students are responsible for the remainder of the utilities. Nestled in the center of the complex is a park which includes a recreation area, playground equipment, barbecue pits and picnic facilities. Contact the Campus Apartments Leasing Office located 3637 Canyon Crest Drive, K101, call (909) 787-6370, or e-mail campusapts@housing.ucr.edu for more information.
Bannockburn Village and Plaza. The Bannockburn Village and Plaza Apartments complex provides a variety of apartments, suites, and residential and commercial services. Bannockburn is divided into undergraduate, graduate, and fraternity/sorority areas. Bannockburn offers apartment-style living with the convenience of being on campus and having food and specialty shops nearby.
Amenities include swimming pools, a Jacuzzi, picnic areas with barbecues, fitness room, recreational and study rooms, computer and typing labs, lounges and laundry rooms. All apartments are unfurnished and have refrigerators, stoves, carpeting, blinds, heating and air conditioning. Suites are furnished and some have common kitchens available. In addition, the staff offers a variety of social, cultural and educational programs throughout the year. Contact the Campus Apartments Leasing Office located 3637 Canyon Crest Drive, K101, call (909) 787-6370, or e-mail campusapts@housing.ucr.edu for more information.
Community Living. The Community Living Office maintains a listing of apartments, rooms, and people seeking to share housing. Numerous modern apartment complexes are located within a three-mile radius of the campus.
The University does not officially inspect off-campus accommodations and is not a party to the negotiations between landlord and student. Students desiring off-campus living accommodations are encouraged to visit the Campus Apartments Leasing Office located 3637 Canyon Crest Drive, K101, call (909) 787-6370, or e-mail campusapts@housing.ucr.edu.
Police Services. UCR has its own police department, as do the other eight UC campuses. The University of California Police Department (UCPD) operates 24 hours per day, 365 days a year. The Department's twenty-one police officers have full police powers and are responsible for all law enforcement activities and criminal investigations on the UCR campus. Police officers work in uniform or plain-clothes patrolling the campus in marked and unmarked vehicles, on bicycles, and by foot. Five University police officers, along with five officers from the Riverside Police Department, are assigned to the University Neighborhood Enhancement Team (UNET) and provide police services for the area surrounding the UCR campus.
Emergencies. The UCPD Communications Center is the Public Safety Answering Point for all 9-1-1 emergency calls originating on campus. The telephone reporting procedure for police, fire, and medical emergencies is as follows: (1) If there is a 9-1-1 instruction sticker on the phone, follow the directions on the sticker; (2) On any campus phone requiring a 9 to be dialed for an off-campus line, dial 9-9-1-1; (3) On any campus phone requiring an 8 to be dialed for an off-campus line, dial 8-9-1-1; (4) On any campus pay phone, dial 9-1-1.
Emergency call boxes are located in or near most parking lots around the campus. Use these call boxes to report directly to the Police Department communications center any emergency or suspicious activity.
Nonemergency business calls to the Police Department should be placed by dialing (909) 787-5222.
Reporting Crime. All thefts, other criminal incidents, and suspicious activity occurring on campus should be immediately reported to the University Police Department by phoning, using emergency call boxes, or going to the police station. The police station is located on West Campus Circle Drive, near Hinderaker Hall. Reporting crimes to the Police Department better enables the police to return stolen property and helps the police protect other members of the campus community from similar incidents. Reporting suspicious activity helps prevent crimes and apprehend offenders.
Programs. The Department's programs stress crime prevention, security, and personal safety. Seminars are offered to instruct members of the campus community on how to better protect themselves and their property. Call (909) 787-5387 for crime prevention information.
Lost and Found. Found property should be turned in to the Police Department. Report lost property so the Department can watch for it. Office hours for lost and found are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. Call (909) 787-5212 for information.
Additional Information. For more detailed information on the University Police Department, incident reporting, and campus security see appendix C. For campus crime statistics see appendix D or call the Department at (909) 787-5222.
The Parking Services operation is totally supported by revenue derived from the sale of parking permits. All vehicles which park on the UCR campus must display a valid regular or visitor UCR parking permit from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Parking permits may be obtained at the Parking Services office located on Linden Street near Lot 22, open from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays, or the information kiosk near University Avenue, which is open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Parking Services arranges special parking for disabled people. For help with special parking problems or for additional information about parking, such as carpool incentives, call (909) 787-4395.
The role of the Ombudsman is to ensure that all members of the university community--students, faculty, administrators, and staff--receive equitable treatment within the university. Anyone who has a university-related problem, or is in conflict with someone on campus, or has been treated unfairly can seek the assistance of the Ombudsman.
The Office of the Ombudsman provides an avenue for informal conflict resolution. The Ombudsman explains what policies apply to a particular situation and develops strategies for dealing with the problem. The Ombudsman also investigates complaints, facilitates communication between the parties in conflict, negotiates, mediates, and otherwise supports informal conflict resolution. The Ombudsman can recommend changes in University regulations.
Some topics that have been brought to the Ombudsman include grading practices, graduation requirements, disputes about fees, and conflicts with supervisors and instructors.
All records and communications are confidential. Complaints are pursued only with the consent of the complainant. The Office of the Ombudsman functions independently of the usual administrative structures. For more information, visit the Office of the Ombudsman in the University Cottage, or call (909) 787-3213. E-mail to abriggs@ucrac1.ucr.edu.
Information regarding student conduct and policies can be found in appendix F: Campus Policies and Regulations Applying to Students.
