28 • Assist students in identifying, applying to, and gaining entrance to graduate school Recruitment Activities • Annual Multicultural Youth Conference on the WSU campus • Invitations to top ethnic minority students to visit WSU campus • Campus visits organized for ethnic minority students • Visits to high schools and junior colleges to meet and recruit ethnic minority students Student Advocacy • Address cultural barriers in the learning process • Provide tiaining in interpersonal skills and the competence to func tion in a cultural environment different from that of the student • Appropriate departmental referrals for personal, career, psycho logical and financial concerns • Ethnic & Cultural Leadership retreats for ethnic minority students • Proactively educate the campus and local community in the awareness and appreciation of ethnic and cultural differences • Student groups and organizations we work with: o Hispanic Area Council o African American Area Council o American Indian Area Council o American Indian Science and Engineering Society o Asian/Pacific Islander Area Council o TOA Polynesian Club International Student Services Telephone: 801-626-6853 Location: Student Services, Suite 143 Website: weber.edu/sis S tu de n t A dv oca cy and Adjus tm en t • Assist students in their adjustment to new and unfamiliar living and learning situations • Arrange for tutoring necessary for students' success • Assist students with immigration-related questions and concerns • Advise the International Student Senator and various club presidents • Assist faculty and academic departments in establishing faculty and student exchange programs with universities from around the world. Consultation & Outreach • Conduct orientation for new international students and scholars • Provide information on international issues to the WSU community • Present workshops pertaining to F-l visas and J-l visas and other immigration related issues to international students and exchange visitors HOURLY CHILDCARE CENTER Telephone: 801-626-7798 Location: Shepherd Union Building, Room 322 E Website: The Hourly Childcare Center is designed to provide flexible hourly or back-up care for the children of WSU students. Children ages two to nine years old may attend. A child may be at the center for a maximum of six hours per day, while parents are attending classes, using the computer lab, studying, or using other campus resources. There is a $15 application fee (one-time, non-refundable). Applications are accepted on an on-going basis. The hourly rate is $3.00/ hour. Back-up care is based on availability. NONTRADITIONAL STUDENT CENTER Telephone: 801-626-7794 Location: Shepherd Union Building, Room 322 Website: weber.edu/nontrad The Nontraditional Student Center has a lounge, kitchen, computer lab, study area, and hourly childcare center (see Hourly Childcare Center) to help meet the needs of students who are over 25, married, a parent, divorced, or widowed. The center provides free hot drinks daily. Peer mentors are available to help navigate the campus. The mentors plan free events for students to help make the most of their educational experiences at WSU while still balancing family, home, and work. The center has opportunities for involvement in service and leadership. Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) Telephone: 801-626-6413 Location: Student Services, Suite 181 Website: A student who requests an accommodation because of a disability should be referred to SSD. Based upon documentation of the disability, SSD will authorize appropriate accommodations. SSD works closely with faculty and staff to insure that any given accommodation is appropriate and necessary for the situation. SSD advises students on issues related to disabilities and higher education and provides priority registration for qualified students. Services • Classroom interpreting for deaf students • Textbooks in alternative format • Braille and large print materials for handouts and syllabi • Test accommodations • Adaptive technology • Registration assistance and advisement • Other accommodations as needed Veteran Services Telephone: 801-626-6039/6042 Location: Student Service Center, Room 154 Website: weber.edu/vetaffairs Services for Veteran Students 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, Services for Veteran Students provides a variety of support services to assist in making education a successful experience for veterans. About Services for Veteran Students • Provides benefits application assistance, certification for payment and problem resolution with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs • Provides individual educational assessment, advisement and program planning • Provides a veterans advocacy center at Weber State University • Provides a social focus for BBQ's, lectures, etc. Academic Enhancement Services • Provides assistance in choosing a degree program leading to a career • Coordinates campus services regarding academic needs, course planning, selection and registration • Helps veterans and their dependents identify sources of support for their educational needs Residential Life Housing & Residence Life Telephone: 801-626-7275 Location: University Website: Housing serves single students who choose to live on campus in a fiving/learning environment which includes peer counseling, social education, academic support, and planned activities. Housing for married couples is also available. Weber State University 2009 - 2010 Catalog