Learning Support Center - Student Activities Student Support Services - University Police • General Information LEARNING SUPPORT CENTER AND TRIO PROGRAMS Location: Education Building, Room 10 moving to Student Service Center, Room 272 Telephone: 626-6872 Director: Don Jensen The mission of the Learning Support Center and TRIO Programs is to assist students in completing their educational goals through the development of effective learning and reasoning processes, appropriate self- management behaviors, and meaningful life skills. These programs include Assessment and Placement, Supplemental Instruction (SI), Tutoring Services, Research Support Services (RSS), Student Support Services (SSS), Technological Support Services (TSS), Upward Bound Support Services, Veterans Affairs and Veterans Upward Bound Support Services. MULTICULTURAL CENTER Location: Shepherd Union, Room 354 moving to Student Service Center, Room 150 Telephone: 626-7330 Coordinator: Jeffrey Simons The Multicultural Center, in close cooperation with other academic and student assistance departments of the university, provides minority students academic and financial support in addition to job placement assistance. Leadership training, tutoring and scholarship information are available through the Center. Follow-up assistance is provided to help students with their academic and personal needs. RESEARCH SUPPORT SERVICES (RSS) Location: Telephone: Coordinator: Education Building, Room 11A-C moving to Student Service Center, Room 219 626-6552 Marilyn Olsen RSS is responsible for tracking and managing the exiting process for students who pay the developmental fee. All data management in the Student Development division is maintained by this unit. SHEPHERD UNION INFORMATION AND BUSINESS SERVICES Location: Shepherd Union, Room 230, Main Floor Telephone: 626-7256 Director: Mike Ellis Information and Business Services provide information about all the programs and special events that take place in the Union. Student housing payments, WSU ID cards, event tickets, campus maps, vending and locker refunds, and lost and found items are among the many additional services provided. General information is also available on the variety of other services provided in the Shepherd Union, including conference rooms, Wildcat Theater, dining services, student activity center, and Wildcat Lanes. SKILLS ENHANCEMENT CENTER Location: Telephone: Site Manger: Annex 12 626-7941 Maxine Curtis The Skills Enhancement Center provides one-on-one tutoring and support for all students enrolled in the developmental program for English 096 and Math 095/096 classes. The Center also offers a computer lab for students' use and assistance with basic computer skills. The instruction is free of charge, with no appointment necessary. Tutors are available Monday-Friday, 8:30-4:30. STUDENT ACTIVITIES Location: Department of Student Activities Shepherd Union, Room 402/Skyroom Telephone- 626-6349 Director: Judy Hurst The Department of Student Activities is dedicated to the personal growth and development of students. This department has responsibility for the following: The Associated Students of Weber State University (ASWSU), Student Senate, Campus Activities Board (CAB), Student Community Service Learning Programs, Volunteer Involvement Programs (VIP), the Association for Registered Organizations (ARO), Student Leadership Development programs, Greek Life (fraternities & sororities), Family Concerts, Open Hour & Convocations, START (co-curricular transcript program), and College Bowl. An experiential environment for learning and practicing "life skills" is provided by empowering students and providing opportunities for leadership and personal development and service. Through participation in educational, social, cultural and recreational programs, Student Activities seeks to expand and enrich the entire campus and local community. STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES (SSS) Location: Telephone- Coordinator: Steward Library, Room 20 moving to Student Service Center, Room 275 626-7009 Jennifer Grandi Students who receive financial aid may take advantage of the following educational support services from this office: 1) Diagnostic evaluation of basic skills, 2) Basic skills instruction (one-to-one), 3) Tutoring for most academic courses, 4) Career and life goals exploration, 5) Learning skills development, and 6) Self-esteem and motivational workshops. SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTION (SI) Location: Annex 10 moving to Student Service Center, Room 266 Telephone: 626-8613 Coordinator: Dorothy Hill Supplemental Instruction provides opportunities for students in specific freshman level courses as designated in the class schedule. Students may participate in learning teams where they explore concepts and solve problems through group discussion and interaction as directed by a student team leader who has successfully completed the course. TECHNOLOGICAL SUPPORT SERVICES (TSS) Location: Annex 13 moving to Student Service Center, Room 266 Telephone: 626-7414 Coordinator: Jim Felt TSS is a research, development and support unit designed to assist students to make successful use of computer technology. This office also supports computer technology programs that assist high risk students in the development of persistence in their course work and at the institution. TESTING CENTER The Testing Center offers a variety of standardized tests for the purpose of placement into appropriate courses, admission to academic programs, assistance in choosing a career or major, and assistance with college or personal adjustment. Tests are also administered for various academic departments on campus and for Independent Study courses. TUTORING SERVICES Location: Stewart Library, Room 4 moving to Student Service Center, Room 266 Telephone: 626-7484 Coordinator: Lynnae Dopp Tutoring Services provides free one-on-one learning assistance by certified tutors for certain lower division courses. The primary goal is to encourage and help students in the development of their potential as independent learners. UNIVERSITY POLICE/PARKING/ SAFETY Location: Telephone: Chief of Police: Annex 5 626-6460 Lee Cassity The University Police department is concerned with providing a safe and secure environment for students, personnel, facilities and campus visitors. Services provided include security of the residence halls, including parking lots and grounds; public safety with regard to crime and traffic accidents; management of campus parking, including the sale of parking passes; and other campus safety and environmental health programs. Student Services Location: Stewart Library, Room 45 moving to Student Service Center, Room 262 Telephone: 626-6802 Director: Wayne Flitton Interdisc. Programs Applied Science & Technology Arts* Humanities Business & Economics Education Health Professions Science Social & Behavioral Sciences 34 35 Continuing Education