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Show 34 Student Affairs, Services and Information Student Support Services (SSS) provides opportunities for academic development, assists students with basic college requirements, and motivates students toward completion of their college degree. The goal of SSS is to increase college retention and graduation rates of its participants and to help students make the transition from one level of higher education to the next. The program is only open to students who have been admitted to, or are enrolled at, Weber State University. Summerbridge (Connecting to College, SmartStart) Telephone: 801-626-7707 Location: Student Services, Suite 260 Web site: weber. edu/summerbridge • Supports students who are transitioning between high school and college • Meets the needs of students who are low-income and first generation college students • Includes a 7-week summer bridge program o Students get an early start on fall classes o Group seminars allow students to get to know the campus and each other • One-on-one peer mentoring • Students continue to receive academic support during their first year at WSU • All services are provided free of charge Computer Labs Telephone: 801-626-7018 Web site: weber. edu/compu terlabs Student Affairs Technology manages WSU's nine open student computer labs. These computer labs are meant to serve the general needs of all enrolled WSU students. Lab hours vary from lab to lab, but overall lab hours range from 6:30 a.m. to midnight and some labs are open seven days a week. Locations: Hours and software may vary in each location and semester. Please check Website for current information. Davis Campus - DC 205 Dumke College Of Health Professions - MH 111 Elizabeth Hall - EH 214 Science - NS 228 Shepherd Union Computer Lab — UB 230 Social Science - SS 40 University Village - CC107 Wattis - WB 205 West Center (Roy) - WS 109 Testing Centers 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 adjustments. Tests are also administered for various academic departments on campus and for Independent Study courses. Telephone: 801-626-6803 Web site: weber. edu/testing center Locations: • Student Services, Room 262 • Social Science, Room 38 Science Lab, Room 228 Davis Campus, Room 214 Morgan Testing Center Shepherd Union, Room 323 West Center, Roy Career Services Center Telephone: 801-626-6393 Location: Student Services, Suite 230 Webs ite: weber. edu/ca reerservices Career Services provides Career Counseling and Employment Advising to individuals and groups through interest, personality and ability assessments. A career development class is offered to students in a traditional classroom setting and on-line. Help is provided with resume and interview preparation and networking strategies. The Career Center introduces students to employers through Career and Job Fairs and through employer information sessions during the year. Students can find part-time jobs on campus and full and part-time jobs off campus through Career Connect Career Services works with employers to develop internships and jobs through employer outreach efforts. Counselors provide students with graduate school information and a Graduate School Fair is held annually. Career Services is a key contributor to the next step success of Weber State Students. Student Wellness Services Student Wellness Program Telephone: 801-626-7561 Location: Student Services, Suite 150 Webs ite: weber. edu/stu dentwellness The WSU student wellness program (located in Student Service Center, Room 150Q) views every student as a whole person with the inherent capability to succeed in all areas of life: intellectual, social, spiritual, physical, and emotional. Our programming focuses on functional health education with an emphasis on increasing critical thinking skills, self-awareness, confidence, and behavior change knowledge, and ability. The program specifically provides education on alcohol, stress, drugs, tobacco, nutrition, healthy interpersonal relationships, and exercise. Services are offered through group and one-on- one wellness coaching, campus and community partnering, and health education campaigns. Student Health Center Telephone: 801-626-6459 Location: Student Services, Suite 190 Webs ite: weber. edu/healthcenter The Student Health Center (located in the Student Service Center, Room 190) provides clinical medical care and assistance on a walk-in basis. Students with current Wildcard ID are eligible for services. Health insurance is not required to use the Student Health Center. During their office visits students may receive examinations, evaluations and minor care for free. X-rays, medicines, lab work etc. incur minimal charges. Weber State University 2012-2013 Catalog |