Student Affairs, Services and Information 31 Nontraditional Student Center Telephone: 801 -626-7794 Location: Shepherd Union Building, Room 322 and Davis Campus, D2,307 Web site: weber. edu/nontra d The Nontraditional Student Center (located in Shepherd Union, Room 322 and at Davis Campus, D2,307) has a lounge, kitchen, computer lab, study area, and hourly childcare center (Ogden Campus only) to help meet the needs of students who are over 25, married, a parent, divorced, or widowed. Peer mentors are available to help navigate the campus and provide support to students academically and personally. The center strives to provide a supportive environment through events and other educational experiences allowing the student to be involved at WSU while still balancing family, home, and work. The center offers scholarships and leadership opportunities. Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) Ogden Telephone: 801-626-6413 Davis Telephone: 801-395-3524 Video Phone: 866-682-8207 Ogden Location: Student Services, Suite 181 Davis Location: Bldg D2, Room 256 Website: weber.edu/ssd Email: ssd@weber.edu Students requesting accommodations due to disability should be referred to Services for Students with Disabilities (located in the Student Service Center, Suite 181). Based upon documentation of the disability, SSD will authorize appropriate accommodations. SSD works closely with faculty and staff to ensure that any given accommodation is appropriate and necessary for the situation. Some examples of accommodations are the following: classroom interpreting for deaf students, alternative-format textbooks, Braille and large print materials for handouts and syllabi, test accommodations, adaptive technology, registration assistance and advisement. SSD advises students on issues related to disabilities and higher education and provides priority registration for qualified students. Veterans Services Telephone: 801 -626-6039/6042 Location: Student Service Center, Room 154 Web site: weber. edu/vetaffairs Veterans Services (located in the Student Service Center, Room 154) is the liaison between Weber State University and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for educational benefits for veterans and dependents who are eligible for the G.I. Bill. In addition, Veterans Services provides a variety of support services to assist in making education a successful experience for veterans. The center also helps veterans and their dependents identify sources of support for their educational needs. Education Access and Outreach (WSU Educational Outreach Programs) Telephone: 801-626-7006 Location: Student Services, Room 150 Website: weber.edu/eao Education Access and Outreach (EAO) is a combination of support programs that include K-16 partnerships and encourage under represented students who are traditionally non-college bound to pursue and successfully complete a post-secondary education that meets the mutual needs of the university, public school system and community. Initiatives and partnerships may include: Gateway to Education, Underrepresented Marketing Campaign, Oportunidad Scholarship Program, FAFSA February and College Transition Events. Student 2 Student Outreach (S2S) Telephone: 801-626-7027 Location: Student Services, Room 150 Website: weber.edu/S2S College mentors and advocates provide college-readiness and access opportunities for under-represented youth through mentorship, advocacy, on-campus activities and college enrollment assistance. S2S serves over 10 secondary schools in Ogden, Weber and Davis school districts to better prepare junior high and high school students for a post-secondary education. Serving as a critical component, university students receive the opportunity to have a rewarding job and acquire professional and personal skills that will enhance their college education. Services include: Multicultural Youth Conference Supporting Latinos In Action Partnership Mentoring opportunities On-campus activities and Field trips Summer programs (Summer Summit) Workshops and presentations Assistance in completing FASFA, scholarships College admissions and enrollment Educational Talent Search (TRIO Program) Telephone: 801-626-7369 Location: Student Services, Room 150 Webs ite: weber. edu/talentsearch The Talent Search program identifies and assists individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds who have the potential to succeed in higher education. The program provides academic, career, and financial counseling to its participants and encourages them to graduate from high school and continue on to and complete their postsecondary education. The program publicizes the availability of financial aid and assist participant with the postsecondary application process. Talent Search also encourages persons who have not completed education programs at the secondary or postsecondary level to enter or reenter and complete postsecondary education. The goal of Talent Search is to increase the number of youth from disadvantaged backgrounds who complete high school and enroll in and complete their postsecondary education. Services include: • Academic advising • Career and college planning • Admission application assistance Weber State University 2014-2015 Catalog