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ASSOCIATED STUDENTS

(Undergraduate Student Government)

The Associated Students (ASUCR) represents all campus undergraduate students. The governing body is a 20-member student senate with membership elected by students from each of the three colleges: Engineering, 2 members; Natural and Agricultural Sciences, 6 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 campus internal affairs. Additionally, the senate fills five positions from the general student body: a vice president of finance, a personnel chair, an outreach director, an academic affairs director, and an elections chair. Together, these officers comprise the cabinet, which serves as the decision-making body when senate is not in session.

The president and vice president of campus internal affairs 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; and $10.50 for 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), where they are represented systemwide and statewide, and of the United States Student Association (USSA), where they are represented nationally. Both of these bodies address issues of higher education such as financial aid and student outreach and retention as they relate to a broad constituent of students.

On campus, ASUCR, in conjunction with the personnel chair, appoints undergraduates to several important committees that play a role in campus governance, including the Commons Board of Governors, the Recreation Facility Board of Governors, the Registration Fee Advisory Committee, Student Conduct, and the Parking Committee.

The Exchange is ASUCR's student-owned and -operated business next to the East Food Court, (909) 787-2689. The store offers discounted tickets to major theater chains in the area and to recreation venues such as Knott's Berry Farm, Magic Mountain, San Diego Zoo and Wild Animal Park, Sea World, and Universal Studios; and seasonal tickets to Bear Mountain and Mountain High ski resorts, California Adventure Park, Disneyland, Knott's SCARY Farm, Raging Waters, the Renaissance Faire, and Universal Studios Halloween Haunt. The store sells balloon bouquets, class rings, graduation announcements, and diploma frames. At the Greek Corner, sorority and fraternity members may purchase gifts, create paddles, design custom letters, and special order jewelry. The store also sells résumé paper, 10%-off greeting cards, UCR gifts and clothing, and school supplies. Also available are self-serve photocopying, discounted 24-hour photo processing (both Kodak and Standard), and mail services, including Airborne, FedEx, UPS, and U.S. Mail.

GRADUATE STUDENT ASSOCIATION

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 that comprises representatives from each of UCR's graduate programs. Officers, elected at large, are president (oversees the operations of GSA and acts as liaison with the administration); executive vice president (represents GSA on and informing GSA regarding systemwide and statewide issues); vice president of academic affairs (coordinates with individual departments and departmental associations); health insurance chairperson (reviews health care and insurance coverage); and public relations officer (in charge of public relations and Web site maintenance). GSA is supported by a separate $16 per quarter student fee, which it administers and allocates annually for various graduate services such as the minigrant program that provides travel grants to graduate students who attend or present research at professional conferences. In addition, GSA has a fund for graduate students to use for hosting speakers or conferences at UCR.

GSA is a member of the University of California Student Association, which represents all University of California students and has a separate lobby program in Sacramento. GSA is heavily involved in campus governance and appoints students to serve on various committees.

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

UCR Varsity Band

Campus and Community Service Program

New Student Orientation Program -- Bear Facts
Orientation Office
Student Life and Leadership Center
145 Costo Hall
(909) 787-2789; http://www.studentlife.ucr.edu

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 families can choose from two-day summer programs or one-day events.

Each quarter the Transfer and Reentry Services Center -- H-101 Bannockburn Village, (909) 787-5307 -- hosts an information fair for incoming transfer and reentry students. Transfer and Reentry Orientation helps ensure a successful transition to the university. During orientation students meet with peer mentors and find out about student services and campus life.

Student Organizations

ATHLETICS AND RECREATION

Intercollegiate Athletics

UCR is a Division I university of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and will participate in the Big West Conference in 17 sports, beginning Fall 2001. UCR produced five national champion teams, 17 individual national champions, 175 All-Americans, and numerous conference and regional champions while participating at the Division II level prior to 2000. Additionally, 42 student-athletes have received Academic All-American status at the regional and national levels since 1985. Although not an NCAA affiliate, the UCR karate program is one of the finest in the nation, with seven team national championships to its credit.

UCR offers eight teams for men interested in participating on the collegiate level: basketball, baseball, cross country, golf, soccer, tennis, and indoor and outdoor track and field. Women's sports offer nine teams: basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, indoor and outdoor 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.

Student Recreation Center

The Student Recreation Center offers students, staff, and faculty the opportunity to exercise at their convenience. The 80,000-square-foot center includes a 9,000-square-foot fitness center, 6,000 of which is devoted to free weights and selected weight machines. Another 3,000 square feet contains exercise bikes, treadmills, and stair climbers. This cardiovascular area overlooks four racquetball courts and one squash court. Also available are three multipurpose rooms with mirrors used for aerobic classes, martial arts, dance, and individual student use. The center also houses four full-sized basketball courts, which are lined for volleyball and badminton. The new outdoor complex contains 10 regulation tennis courts, two volleyball courts, two basketball courts, and one roller hockey court that has been lined for basketball. All required equipment is available for checkout.

Recreation Programs

Outdoor excursions are available for white-water rafting, backpacking, rock climbing, and kayaking, among other activities. For the camper, equipment is available for checkout. Tents, sleeping bags, stoves for family camping, and cross country ski packages or snowboards are available. Some of the recreation classes offered are ballroom and hip hop dance, children's karate, judo, tai chi chuan, tennis, step aerobics, and cardio kickboxing. Competition and social activities can be found through recreation and sports clubs for skiing and snowboarding, paintballing, badminton, and cycling. Market Day, an arts and crafts fair with more than 100 vendors, is sponsored twice a year for purchasing that unique gift for Mother's Day or Christmas.

CAMPUS HEALTH CENTER

The Veitch Student Center building, located in the northeast area of campus between the residence halls, contains 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 should make an appointment, unless in an emergency. Appointments are necessary for the specialty clinics. Most care is funded by registration fees, but there may be charges for laboratory work, medications, dental care, vision care, and certain other procedures.

Student and Dependent Health Insurance is a nonacademic condition of enrollment. All students are automatically enrolled in a health plan. The premium is billed on students' account statements received each quarter. The Campus Health Center is the primary care facility for the mandatory plans and supplements the outpatient care available to all registered students. Students who can demonstrate comparable insurance coverage from another source may apply to be exempt from the mandatory plan. Call (909) 787-5683 or fax (909) 787-4374 to inquire about deadlines to file a waiver or to have a waiver request form sent. Deadlines for waivers are published in the quarterly Schedule of Classes.

Dependents An optional health insurance plan for dependents is available during the first 30 days of each quarter.

Information regarding policy benefits, brochures, lists of contracted providers, petitions for exemption from the mandatory insurance plan, and optional dependent coverage is available through the Campus Student Health Insurance Office, Veitch Student Center, (909) 787-5683, fax (909) 787-4374.

CAREER SERVICES CENTER

The Career Services Center (CSC) provides assistance to undergraduate and graduate students in career decision making, internship/cooperative education placement, graduate and professional school application, and the job search process. It is open year-round.

Students are encouraged to use the CSC throughout their years at UCR. For a modest fee, alumni may also take advantage of these services.

Career Planning

Career Seminars and Workshops Workshops are held throughout the year on topics that 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.

Individual and Group Counseling Counselors assist students in the process of determining career possibilities most suited to their interests, education, and talents.

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.

Vocational Testing Combined with counseling and other career services, vocational tests can be valuable in making academic choices and identifying career options.

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. Contact the CSC for access to the Alumni Career Network.

Underrepresented Students' Career Development Program

Student Employment Office

Job Search Assistance

Interview Preparation Practice interviews are offered with the use of video tape.

On-Campus Interviews This program brings employment recruiters to campus to interview graduating students for professional positions. The 2000-2001 schedule attracted such diverse corporations as Arthur Anderson, LLP; Automated Data Processing, Inc.; Black & Decker; The Boeing Company; Enterprise Rent-A-Car; Farmers Insurance Group; Ford Motor Co.; Gallo Wine Co.; GTE; Guidant Corporation; Johnson & Johnson; Merck & Co.; Pepsi Bottling Group; Pfizer Inc.; The Sherwin-Williams Company; Union Pacific Railroad; and Wells Fargo.

Résumé Writing Brochures give instruction on résumé preparation. Workshops are offered, and counselors critique résumés by appointment or during daily "Drop-In Hours."

Graduate/Professional School Application

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.

Careers in Education

Students may open a placement file of reference letters for academic positions or for admission to graduate or professional schools. The career library contains academic job listings from throughout the United States and overseas. UCR alumni, faculty, and staff may also use these services for a fee.

Salary and Employment Information

Academic Internship Program

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 Program offers assistance to students seeking this type of experience and serves as the coordinating unit for such activities.

Internships may be part-time volunteer experiences or may offer a salary or stipend. Students can earn credit for an internship if an academic component is completed on campus. This requires a faculty sponsor from an appropriate department.

Internships are available on an ongoing basis or may be developed to meet the student's particular career interest.

Both undergraduates and graduate students are eligible for placement.

Interns 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 interns have worked for such diverse employers as American Airlines; Argonne National Laboratory; Disney Consumer Products; Dodgers Inc.; Ernst & Young, LLP; GTE; Hughes Research Laboratories; KNBC-TV; Lawrence Livermore Laboratory; Los Angeles Times; Merrill Lynch; Morgan Stanley Dean Witter; The Perrier Group; Price Waterhouse, LLP; Thomas Bros. Maps; and Wells Fargo Bank.

COUNSELING CENTER

Director: Catherine M. Steel, Ph.D.
Veitch Student Center
(909) 787-5531; http://www.students.ucr.edu/counseling/cc.htm
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (fall, winter, spring quarters)
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (summer)

The Counseling Center exists to help students acquire the personal skills, self-knowledge, and psychological resources that 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, the center administers national and state qualifying examinations. 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.

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 administered by the center include the GRE, MCAT, LSAT, PRAXIS, and MAT.

Services to registered students are free and confidential. Appointments can be scheduled by calling (909) 787-5531. 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.

ETHNIC STUDENT PROGRAMS

African Student Programs

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.

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 Fall Student Welcome and Orientation; Subject A Workshops; Student Recognition Luncheon; Annual Academic Awards Ceremony; Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration; Malcolm X Celebration; African Scholars; African (Black/African American) History Month; Unity Day; BSU Leadership Conference; African Student Alliance; ASP Student Advisory Committee; African-Americans United in Science; National Society of Black Engineers; Greek Letter organizations; Saturday Academy Weekend School; the summer National Youth Sports Program (NYSP); and NYSP Girls Sports Clinics.

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, 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 with 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.

Chicano Student Programs

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.

Native American Student Programs

Director: Earl D. Sisto, B.A.
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 and 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

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 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.

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.

Family Student Housing

Campus Apartments Leasing Office
3595 Canyon Crest Drive
Riverside, CA 92507
(909) 787-6350; info@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 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

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.

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.

Community Living

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.

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.

International Village

International Village offers housing for UCR students, UCR Extension's international students, visiting faculty, and university guests.

The 92 units include 21 studio apartments and 71 suites with two, three, or five bedrooms. Rental prices include furnishings, all utilities, high-speed Internet access, premium TV service, and telephone with basic service.

Amenities include a convenience store, study lounge, laundry, video arcade, and recreation and fitness facilities.

International Village has live-in and on-call staff members to provide assistance to residents 24 hours a day. Academic, social, and recreational activities for residents include field trips, tournaments, and theme parties.

UCR students living in International Village can earn up to 6 units of academic credit (1-2 per quarter) by enrolling in LING 192 and tutoring international students.

INTERNATIONAL SERVICES CENTER

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

Special Scholarships for International Students The University of California has reciprocal agreements with more than 130 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.

Opportunities Abroad

Education Abroad Program

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 130 host institutions in 33 countries worldwide, and annually sends more than 2,500 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.

Fulbright Student Program

Direct Enrollment Options

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.

Alternative Opportunities

International Educational Exchange Library

THE LEARNING CENTER

The Learning Center provides academic support to all enrolled undergraduates at UCR. Each quarter it offers various programs and services to help students succeed and excel academically. These programs and services include the following:

Professional and peer counseling
Tutorial assistance
Math assistance -- self-paced instruction, labs, and study groups
Science study groups -- Biology, Chemistry, and Physics
Speed reading and grammar classes
Graduate placement exam preparation -- GRE, LSAT, CBEST, MCAT, and GMAT
California Alliance for Minority Participation
Grad Track -- assistance for underrepresented students interested in graduate and professional study
English as a Second Language instruction

STUDENT SPECIAL SERVICES

Services for Students with Disabilities

Services for Students with Disabilities offers information to prospective students about available services, financial aid, housing, mobility, or other concerns related to attending UCR. Prospective students are invited to contact the office early in their planning to attend UCR. For specific information about admission requirements, contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

Services available to UCR students may include information and referral to on- and off-campus services, transportation and mobility assistance, and academic support services.

Veterans' Educational Benefits

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 a 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.

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.

Vocational Rehabilitation Services

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.

Appointments may be arranged through the above address.

Voter Registration

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 complete an online form at the Secretary of State's web site at http://www.ss.ca.gov.

OTHER SERVICES FOR STUDENTS

Bookstore

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 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.

Campus Media

Highlander

The Highlander is UCR's student newspaper. In publication since 1955, it 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 receives its funding from advertising and a student fee. 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.

KUCR (88.3 FM)

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.

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.

Child Development Center

Early care and education 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, as is a school-age summer program. 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. The center is accredited by the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs of the National Association for the Education of Young Children.

Commons

The University Commons is the center of student life on campus. The Commons Complex includes the Student Lounge; meeting rooms; student government offices; three ATMs; the UCR Bookstore; and the Exchange store. Offices for most student services programs are in the complex and in neighboring Costo Hall.

At the Main Desk students can cash personal checks ($30 limit), send and receive faxes, and obtain change. Students can check out equipment to play games such as chess, Ping-Pong, and pool. Other Main Lounge facilities include video games, TV, and vending machines for snacks, drinks, and stamps.

The UCR Connection debit card can 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 11 members of this board are students, who play an important role in its activities.

Food Services

The Commons offers students a variety of food choices in areas such as the Main Cafeteria, Mama Mia's (Italian Food), Gourmet Soup Bar, Gerardo's Baja Grill (Mexican), Twisters (Burgers), Super Subs (made-to-order sandwiches), Bonzai (Asian Food), and the Campus Grille. Johnathan's Coffee Espresso Cart is a snack-and-beverage cart by Hinderaker Hall, and Court Yard Cafe, featuring smoothies, Deli sandwiches, and fresh salads, offers food and beverage items near the Science Library.

Other venues for food in the Commons and elsewhere on campus include the following: 

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 Doughnuts®, is adjacent to the Bear Necessities Convenience Store and Terrace Rooms in Commons West Court. Specialty coffee, pastries, and doughnuts are available into the evening hours.

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.

Connection ID Card

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.

Cultural Events

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 and those whose creative visions are shaping the arts for the next century.

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 2001-2002 Schedule of Events includes the following artists:

The returning Celtic band Altan, vocal ensemble Anonymous 4, Antonio Marquez Flamenco, Children of Uganda, returning jazz singer Dianne Reeves, Doug Varrone and Dancers, Mac Homer: The Simpsons Do Macbeth, National Acrobats of China, Tap Dogs, Urban Bush Women performing "Hair Stories," and Youssou N' Dour.

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 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. 2001-2002 will mark the 13th annual "Chalk the Walk" event. This event is co-sponsored by ASUCR.

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 to enjoy free musical performances. Activities such as face painting are available for children. The concert series attract family audiences from all over the Inland Empire, making it one of the most enjoyable, free, family activities in the region.

Gender Education and Resource Services

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 on any mp3 player), and internships.

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Resource Center

The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Resource Center (LGBTRC) provides support, education, and advocacy services for the LGBT campus community and anyone dealing with sexual orientation or gender identity issues. Educational programs and cultural events provide campus-wide awareness of LGBT issues and lives. The center offers Web resources, free pamphlets, magazines, and a lending library of books and videos for academic research and personal growth. It also provides "drop-in" support and referrals to on- and off-campus resources. The ALLIES program, a project inviting heterosexual and LGBT involvement, is a network of students, faculty, and staff who support the LGBT campus community. Anyone may become an ALLY by attending a seminar and signing a contract to provide a "safe place" on campus. Learn more about ALLIES, read the OUTLander newsletter, and visit the online calendar of events at http://lgbtrc.ucr.edu

Ombudsperson

The role of the Ombudsperson is to ensure that all members of the university community -- students, faculty, administrators, and staff -- receive fair treatment within the university. Anyone who has a university-related problem, is in conflict with someone on campus, or has been treated unfairly can seek the assistance of the Ombudsperson.

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.

Student Conduct and Policies

Information regarding student conduct, policies, grievances, and the complaint process can be found in appendix F: Campus Policies and Regulations Applying to Students.

Police Services

The University of California Police Department (UCPD) operates 24 hours per day, 365 days a year. The department's 24 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 pay phone, dial 9-1-1

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 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 better to 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 information on the UCR 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.

Campus Security and Crime Report is available at http://www.police.ucr.edu/securityreport. The report contains a summary of crimes reported on the campus and in other designated areas during the past three calendar years. It also contains references to university and campus policies concerned with criminal activity and security on campus. Printed copies are available at the UCR Police Department, 3500 Canyon Crest Drive, Riverside, CA 92521; (909) 787-3853.

Transportation and Parking Services

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 8:30 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.

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, 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.