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1999-2000 General Catalog
University of California, Riverside
STUDENT SERVICES
ASSOCIATED STUDENTS 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 health care 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 $12 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. STUDENT LIFE AND LEADERSHIP CENTER The Student Life and Leadership Center helps enhance the educational mission of the University through student leadership and development. SPECIAL EVENTS/ACTIVITIES 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 Tower Mall). UCR VARSITY BAND 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.) CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAM 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 campus and community service 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. NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION PROGRAM--BEAR FACTS The new student orientation program, called Bear Facts, is designed to familiarize a new student with many aspects of campus life such as placement exams, class selection, enrollment information, registration, and issues like time management and adjusting to the quarter system. Freshman students and their parents can choose from five two-day summer programs or a one-day event. The orientation office is located in the Student Life and Leadership Center, 145 Costo Hall. Each quarter the Transfer and Reentry Services Center hosts a one-day session for incoming transfer and reentry students. Transfer and Reentry Orientation helps ensure a successful transition to the University. During orientation students will meet with peer mentors and find out about student services and campus life. The Transfer and Reentry Services Center is located at H-101 Bannockburn Village, (909) 787-5307. STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS There are more than 190 organizations established and maintained on the basis of student interest. These organizations include 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 program advising are available. The Activities Fair is sponsored each quarter to allow all organizations an opportunity to obtain new members. Intramurals and recreation 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. More than 35 noncredit leisure classes are 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 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. ASIAN PACIFIC STUDENT PROGRAMS 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 the job search process. Located in the northwest wing of the Veitch Student Center, it is open year-round. 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. Career Planning 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 valuable in making academic choices and identifying career options. Career 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 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. Underrepresented Students' Career Development Program 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. Student Employment Office Throughout the year hundreds of part-time, temporary, and summer jobs are posted in the Student Employment Office and on the Internet at http://www.careers.ucr.edu. Summer job workshops and camp job fairs are held annually. Placement Assistance On-Campus Interviews. This program brings employment recruiters to campus to interview graduating students for professional employment. The 1998-99 schedule attracted such diverse corporations as Arthur Anderson, LLP, Deloitte & Touche, EDS, Ford Motor Credit Company, Gallo Wine Company, Ingram Micro Inc., Logicon, Inc., Merck & Co., Inc., Morgan Stanley Dean Witter, New York Life Insurance Company, Pacific Bell Wireless, Price Pfister, Inc., Pepsi-Cola Company, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Union Bank. Résumé Writing. Brochures are available providing instruction on resume preparation. Workshops are offered and counselors provide 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 Application 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 Reference Files. Students can establish a confidential letters of reference 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 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. Educational Career Services 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. Salary and Employment Iinformation See appendix E: Salary and Employment Information for statistics on UCR graduates. Academic Internship and Cooperative Education Center 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 American Airlines, Argonne National Laboratory, Disney Consumer Products, Dodgers Inc., Ernst & Young, Hughes Research Laboratories, KNBC-TV, Los Angeles Times, Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley Dean Witter, The Perrier Group, Price Waterhouse, LLP Thomas Bros. Maps, and Wells Fargo Bank. 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 Counseling Center's web page can be found at http://www.students.ucr.edu/counseling. 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. Services to International Students and Scholars The ISC provides assistance to UCR's international students, scholars, and their dependents. Newly admitted, nonimmigrant students are required 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. In particular, students learn how to comply with government and University regulations related to their visa status. Throughout the year, workshops, excursions, and individual advising sessions are offered. Special Scholarships for International Students. The University of California has reciprocal agreements with more than 115 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. Enrichment events throughout the year help permanent resident students integrate their multicultural experiences. Opportunities Abroad 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. Education Abroad Program 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. New for Summer 2000 will be summer-only options in China, Denmark, Israel, Italy, Korea, Mexico, and Sweden. The UC EAP operates in cooperation with more than 115 host institutions in 35 countries worldwide, and annually sends nearly 900 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. Fulbright Student Program 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. Direct Enrollment Options 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. Alternative Opportunities 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. International Educational Exchange Library 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 Highlander is UCR's student newspaper. In publication since 1955, the Highlander consistently provides quality reporting and insightful editorials on a variety of campus-related issues, as well as coverage of UCR cultural and sports events. The Highlander is published every Tuesday during the academic year, and is completely student-run and operated. The paper is self-sufficient, receiving all of its funding solely from advertising. The Highlander provides all students and faculty with an opportunity to take part in the campus community, as well as an outlet through which their voice can be heard. The Highlander staff is open to all students with a desire to write and a passion for journalism. Working on the Highlander is an excellent opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience in the myriad of skills necessary for a career in the communications field. It also gives writers a chance to cover important events and interview public figures. The Highlander offers similar opportunities for business staff, photographers, and graphic artists as well. The Highlander office is located at 245 Costo Hall. Visit the Highlander online at http://www.highlander.ucr.edu. The Learning Center provides academic support to all enrolled undergraduates at the University of California, Riverside. Each quarter a variety of noncredit, volunteer programs is provided to help students improve their study skills or basic skills. The following programs are available:
Support Services are designed to assist students during their UCR stay. The following programs are offered: professional counseling, peer counseling, GradTrack, and fall open house orientation. For more information on services, please come by the Academic Support Facility (behind the Physical Education Building in Parking Lot 19) call (909) 787-4542, or visit the web site at http://students.ucr.edu/Learning_Center. LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL AND TRANSGENDER RESOURCE CENTER 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. Programs and activities include Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Trans-gender Pride Week; National Coming Out Day; sensitivity training for the campus community; the Speak OUTreach speakers bureau, and support groups for students who are coming out. Peer outreach counselors also provide "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 collection of books, journals, magazines, and videotapes available to 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. NATIVE AMERICAN STUDENT PROGRAMS 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 American Indian Academic Speaker Series, the annual Medicine Ways Conference and Pow Wow, "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 and the Native American Student Association 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. STUDENT SPECIAL SERVICES SERVICES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES 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, Services for Students with Disabilities 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; 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. Services for Students with Disabilities' 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 Services for Students with Disabilities, 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). Visit the office web site at http://www.specialservices.ucr.edu. 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, 3130 Chicago Avenue, Riverside, California 92507. Telephone number (909) 782-6650 (Voice) or (909) 682-0143 (TDD) VETERANS' EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS Student Special Services 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 from Student Special Services 125 Costo Hall, (909) 787-3861. Certification of enrollment to the DVA may be submitted by Student Special Services as soon as a student has been accepted to UCR and, if an undergraduate, has paid the $100 Statement of Intent to Register deposit. A special work-study program is available to students who are receiving educational benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Applications are available from Student Special Services. 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 from Student Special Services. 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 from Student Special Services. Student Special Services 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 Student Special Services any change in status that may affect benefits. CAMPUS HEALTH CENTER 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. Student and Dependent Health Insurance 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. WOMEN'S RESOURCE CENTER 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 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, "Voices for Women" 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.
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