ETHNIC STUDENT PROGRAMS
African Student Programs
Director: E.M. Abdulmumin, Ph.D.
In addition to cultural enrichment, ASP's objective is to promote academic excellence by providing a Retention Success Network and encouraging and awarding academic success. ASP also assists students in graduate school and career development decisions. Advisory and consultant services are provided to the clubs and organizations that are a part of ASP or UCR. Additionally, ASP seeks grant funding and research opportunities to enhance students' academic and professional development.
The Pan African Theme Hall (PATH), located in the Aberdeen-Inverness Residence Hall, provides the opportunity for students to learn about African culture throughout the diaspora and how it relates to the world around us today. Programs include opportunities for educational, spiritual, mental, and social growth. ASP organizations and activities include New Student Orientation; Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration; Malcolm X Celebration; African Scholars; African (Black/African American) History Month; The African Psychology Conference; Saturday Academy (for fourth through twelfth grades); Unity Day; BSU Leadership Conference; Annual Academic Awards Ceremony; African Student Alliance (ASA); student clubs and organizations; Greek Letter organizations; the summer National Youth Sports Program (NYSP), and NYSP Girls Sports Clinics.
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, sociocultural, political, media and preprofessional.
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 everchanging 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.
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.
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 that 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, vending machines, and laundry rooms. Small convenience stores/coffeehouses in the residence halls sell cappuccino, snacks, school supplies, toiletries, and more.
Residents enjoy access to swimming pools, a Jacuzzi, picnic areas and barbecues, a fitness room, recreational and study rooms, computer and typewriter labs, TV lounges, vending machines, bike storage, secure laundry rooms, and sport courts. Other services include equipment check-out, emergency assistance, and fax and copier availability. Campus Apartments residents can buy residence hall meal plans for added convenience.
The University does not inspect off-campus accommodations and is not a party to negotiations between landlord and student. Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to consider living arrangements early in order to secure accommodations near campus by the beginning of school.
Special Scholarships for International Students. The University of California has reciprocal agreements with more than 120 institutions worldwide that 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 Education Abroad Program 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 specific to their needs, including enrichment events throughout the year to help them integrate their multicultural experiences.
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 120 host institutions in 34 countries worldwide, and annually sends more than 2,000 students overseas. EAP site details are described in the Curricula and Courses section of this catalog under Education Abroad Program.
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.
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 Finances and Registration section of this catalog.
Speed reading classes
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.
The Academic Support Center provides readers, note taking, interpreters, special test taking arrangements, and a variety of adaptive equipment including computers with speech, voice recognition and braille. The Mobility Services Center provides wheelchair accessibility on campus and local transportation, as well as wheelchair repair and preventive maintenance and loans, and orientation to the access features of the campus.
The staff of the Services for Students with Disabilities office may serve as a liaison between students and various campus and community services, and provide referrals for scholarships and other sources of financial assistance, wheelchair accessible housing and transportation, and personal care assistants. Help is available with administrative matters for students sponsored by a state department of rehabilitation or other sponsoring agencies. Disability management counseling and referrals to campus and community agencies are available.
Prospective students are invited to discuss their needs with the office early in their planning to attend the University.
Students wishing to receive DVA educational benefits are encouraged to contact Student Special Services as soon as they are admitted to UCR. The staff is also available to assist students with any problems relating to veterans' educational benefits, such as nonreceipt of checks or forms. Students should be aware of the standards for satisfactory progress at UCR; the pertinent information is detailed under Scholarship Regulations in the Academic Regulations section of this catalog. Also, it is the student's responsibility to report to Student Special Services any change in status that may affect benefits.
Children and spouses of veterans whose death or disability (at any percentage) was service-connected may also be eligible for exemption from most University fees under provisions of the California Educational Code. Application may be made to any county veterans services office, and should be completed prior to enrollment. Retroactive claims for exemption of fees may be considered only if the claim is presented to the University during the fiscal year (July 1 through June 30) to which the claim applies.
Appointments may be arranged through the above address.
Voter registration forms must be completed, signed, and postmarked by October 10, 2000 in order to vote in the general election on November 7, 2000.
Voter registration forms can be obtained from the Student Special Services Office in 125 Costo Hall, the Associated Students (ASUCR) office in 213 Commons, and the Exchange student store in 416 Commons.
Voters may also request a form by calling 1-800-345-VOTE, or download a form from the Secretary of State's web site at http://www.ss.ca.gov
Northeast of the University Commons
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 any time 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 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.
KUCR is the radio station of UCR. It is an educational, noncommercial, class-A station licensed to the University of California by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Managed and operated by the students, faculty, and staff of the UCR 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.
At the Main Desk students can cash personal checks ($30 limit), send and receive faxes, and obtain change. Quiet games such as chess, Ping-Pong, and pool equipment are available for check-out. Other Main Lounge facilities include a Ping-Pong and pool room, video games, TV, and vending machines for snacks and stamps.
The UCR Connection debit card may have cash value added at the Main Desk, and the card can be used for food and other items at several campus locations.
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 an important role in its activities.
Bear Necessities Convenience Store, in the heart of the Commons, has beverages, snacks, frozen yogurt, and "grab 'n go" items.
Bear Grounds Coffee House, featuring Starbucks Coffee® and Krispy Kreme Donuts®, is adjacent to the Bear Necessities Convenience Store and Terrace Rooms in Commons West Court. Specialty coffee, pastries, and donuts are available into the evening hours.
Euro Deli, at the site of the former Johnathan's, offers sandwiches, soups, salads, and beverages.
The Barn -- Big West Bar & Grill, built in 1916, is one of the oldest buildings on campus and was originally a stable for campus horses. After the horses' departure, the building was remodeled to be the first campus cafeteria. Over the years the Barn has been used for dances, poetry readings, musical performances, and food and beverage service.
Open to students, faculty, and staff, the Barn currently provides food services and catering, and offers entertainment seating inside or on the patio courtyard. The University Club, a membership organization, is also located in the Barn.
Cards may be obtained from the Office of the Commons, 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 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, or by appointment. UCR Connection cards are $15 for all students, faculty, and staff. Replacement cards are provided for a $15 fee.
Performing Arts Series. In the past 30 seasons, the UCR Cultural Events program has presented more than 400 performances by some of the world's most distinguished talents. Artists who have performed in the series include the dance companies of Bella Lewitsky, Donald Byrd, Mark Morris, Garth Fagan, and Ballet Hispanico; classical musicians such as the Juilliard Quartet, Chanticleer, and the Tokyo String Quartet; jazz legends Dr. Billy Taylor and Wynton Marsalis, world music artists Pancho Sanchez and Tito Puente; and theatrical troupes including the National Theatre for the Deaf and the California Shakespeare Festival.
The 2000-2001 Schedule of Events includes the following artists:
Aeros, Anoushka Shankar, Big Bands behind Barbed Wire, 1999 Grammy winner Chanticleer, Diane Reeves, El Vez, the Eroica Trio, Fretwork, the Harlem Boys Choir, Juan Carlos Formel, Korean Monks, Les Tambours du Bronx, Mark Morris Dance Group, McCaleb Dance, the Regina Carter Quintet, the St. Petersburg String Quartet, Tim Miller, and WALELA, featuring Rita Coolidge.
UCR Master Classes. In addition to performing, visiting artists also conduct master classes for UCR students. In coordination with academic departments and student services programs, students have the opportunity to interact with professional choreographers, composers, actors, and musicians who are at the top of their field, thus enhancing their educational experiences.
Chalk the Walk.. Chalk the Walk is a five-day arts festival event in which students use their artistic ability to create spectacular works of art in chalk on the Commons pavement. Cash prizes are awarded in two categories: Original Works and Copies of the Masters. 2000-2001 will mark the 12th annual "Chalk the Walk" event. This event is co-sponsored by ASUCR.
Music by the Tower Summer Concerts Series. The Music by the Tower Summer Concerts Series consists of festival concerts in July. Early Sunday evenings, families gather on the lawn surrounding the bell tower on the UCR campus. Activities such as face painting and hands-on art projects are available for children. The Concerts by the Tower Series attracts family audiences from all over the Inland Empire. In past seasons, more than 5,000 people have attended the summer series, making it one of the most successful free, family activities in the region.
The Office of the Ombudsperson provides an avenue for informal conflict resolution. The Ombudsperson explains what policies apply to a particular situation and develops strategies for dealing with the problem. The Ombudsperson also investigates complaints, facilitates communication between the parties in conflict, negotiates, mediates, and otherwise supports informal conflict resolution. The Ombudsperson can recommend changes in University regulations.
Some topics that have been brought to the office's attention 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 functions independently of the usual administrative structures.
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.
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 at 3500 Canyon Crest Drive, adjacent to Parking Lot 24. 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 protect themselves and their property better. 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 Highlander Hauler is a free shuttle service for students, staff and faculty. Stops include the residence halls, Hinderaker Hall, the UCR/City Sports Center, University Extension, University Village, other campus locations, and Canyon Crest Towne Centre shopping center. The Hauler is equipped for wheelchair access. Schedules are available from the parking information kiosks, the Parking Services Office, and other campus locations.
217 University Commons
(909) 787-4576; http://www.asp.ucr.edu
The African Student Programs (ASP) office coordinates and oversees student activities and programs that enhance cultural awareness and appreciation of ethnic diversities of the campus, the community, and the world. Students are encouraged to be active in campus programs as well as community service activities. The intent of these activities is to promote better understanding, cooperation, and mutual respect among the student body, faculty, staff, and community.
104 Costo Hall
(909) 787-7272/7274; http://www.students.ucr.edu/apsp
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.
229 Costo Hall
(909) 787-3821
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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.
224 Costo Hall
(909) 787-4143
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 (88.3 or kucr.org:8000 on RealPlayer), 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.
HOUSING
Director: Dale Bailey, M.B.A.
3595 Canyon Crest Drive
Riverside, CA 92507
http://www.housing.ucr.edu
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
3595 Canyon Crest Drive
Riverside, CA 92507
(909) 787-5972; reshalls@housing.ucr.edu
UCR provides for about 2,400 students in double and triple rooms, 40 to 60 residents to a living unit. 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. 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 hall competitions, trips to the mountains and beaches, theme dances, special dinners, game shows, cultural events, and intramural teams.
3595 Canyon Crest Drive
Riverside, CA 92507
(909) 787-6350; campusapts@housing.ucr.edu
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. These 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 with a recreation area, playground equipment, barbecue pits, and picnic facilities.
Bannockburn Village and Plaza, and Stonehaven Apartments
Campus Apartments Leasing Office
3595 Canyon Crest Drive
Riverside, CA 92507
(909) 787-6370; campusapts@housing.ucr.edu
The Bannockburn Village and Plaza, and Stonehaven Apartments complexes offer a wide variety of apartments and suites, as well as residential and commercial services. Apartment-style living is available to all transfer and continuing students. Apartments are either furnished or unfurnished and come equipped with refrigerators, ovens and stoves, carpeting, window blinds, heating, and air conditioning.
Riverside, CA 92507
(909) 787-6370; http://clifs.ucr.edu/ucr.htm
The Community Living Office assists students, faculty, and staff in obtaining suitable off-campus accommodations by providing detailed listings of apartments, rooms to rent, and people seeking to share housing. Numerous modern apartment complexes are located within a three-mile radius of the campus.
Watkins House
Canyon Crest Drive (next to the Bannockburn Complex)
Riverside, CA 92507
(909) 787-4113; http://internationalcenter.ucr.edu
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.
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 environment 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.
Academic Support Facility (behind the Physical Education Building)
(909) 787-3721; http://www.learningcenter.ucr.edu
The Learning Center provides academic support to all enrolled undergraduates at UCR. Each quarter various noncredit, volunteer programs help students improve their study skills or basic skills. The following programs are available:
Chemistry -- workshops and study groups
Study skills adjuncts -- to be announced in classes
Mathematics -- study groups and individual assistance is available to students in math classes or to those planning to take math classes
English as a Second Language
ACE program -- assists students on academic probation
Seminars to prepare for the GRE, LSAT, CBEST, MCAT, GMAT exams
Tutorial assistance program -- call (909) 787-5436 for more information
(909) 787-4538 (voice and TTY); specserv@pop.ucr.edu
http://www.specialservices.ucr.edu
UCR has long made particular efforts to provide facilities and services to accommodate students with disabilities. To complement the campus physical facilities, Services for Students with Disabilities provides services designed to meet the individual needs of regularly enrolled students with permanent and temporary disabilities.
(909) 787-3861 (voice and TTY); specserv@pop.ucr.edu
http://www.specialservices.ucr.edu
Student Special Services acts as the certifying official and liaison with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) for students who are eligible for DVA educational benefits as a result of their own military service or the service-connected death or complete and permanent disability of a parent or spouse. Students who receive such educational benefits may also be eligible for special DVA-sponsored work-study and tutorial benefits.
3130 Chicago Avenue
Riverside, CA 92507
(909) 782-6650 (Voice) or (909) 682-0143 (TTY)
Students who have a disability that handicaps them vocationally may be eligible for services from a state department of rehabilitation office. These services may 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.
(909) 787-4211; fax (909) 276-9105;
http://www.bookstore.ucr.edu
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
(909) 787-3617/3618; http://www.highlander.ucr.edu
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.
(909) 787-3737; http://www.kucr.org (shows schedule)
Listen to KUCR with Winamp, Macamp or any mp3 player at kucr.org:8000
3333 Watkins Drive
Riverside, CA 92507
(909) 787-3854; http://clifs.ucr.edu/cdc/cdc.html
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 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.
Commons
Main Lounge hours during the academic year:
Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 9:45 p.m.
Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, 2 p.m. to 9:45 p.m.
http://www.commons.ucr.edu
The University Commons is the center of student life on campus. The Commons Complex includes the Student Lounge; meeting rooms; student government offices; 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.
133 Costo Hall
(909) 787-4629, fax (909) 787-2221
http://www.cultural-events.ucr.edu
The UCR Office of Cultural Events serves as a cultural, intellectual, and educational resource for the University and the surrounding communities, exposing audiences to artists whose work has laid the foundation of the performing arts as well as those whose creative visions are shaping the arts for the next century.
260 Costo Hall
(909) 787-3337; http://www.students.ucr.edu/wrc
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Gender Education and Resource Services (GEARS) offers programs, projects, and services that focus on issues facing women and men today. During the year, the office presents workshops, speakers, films, and activities addressing women's and men's concerns. It also provides personal "drop-in" support through an extensive referral service and counseling. Students have the opportunity to develop special projects through the office, for which they can receive academic or internship credit. The library is available to everyone doing research on certain issues. Contact GEARS for specific information on the Escort Service, the library, the Sexual Harassment and Rape Prevention Education Program, empowerment groups, office-specific activities, the radio show (KUCR 88.3 FM or kucr.org:8000 on RealPlayer), and internships.
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Resource Center
Director: Nancy Jean Tubbs, M.S.
250 Costo Hall
(909) 787-2267; http://lgbtrc.ucr.edu
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 are 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 a collection of books, journals, magazines, and videotapes available to individuals conducting research on lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender issues. The 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 use the programs and services of the LGBTRC to explore issues important to, but not exclusive of, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people.
Ombudsperson
Andrea H. Briggs, M.A.
University Cottage
(909) 787-3213; abriggs@ucrac1.ucr.edu
The role of the Ombudsperson 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 Ombudsperson.
3500 Canyon Crest Drive
Riverside, CA 92507
http://www.police.ucr.edu
The University of California Police Department (UCPD) operates 24 hours per day, 365 days a year. The Department's 22 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.
683 Linden Street
Riverside, CA 92507
(909) 787-4395; http://www.parking.ucr.edu
Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
All vehicles parking 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 from Parking Services or the information kiosks near University Avenue and Martin Luther King Boulevard, 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, see the address above.