36 Student Affairs Women's Educational Resource Center Location: Union Building, Room 353 Telephone: 626-6090 The purpose of the Women's Educational Resource Center is to provide counseling, advisement and support services to the older student returning to school. Also, the center seeks to promote better understanding of gender-based issues among students, faculty and staff. Services of the center are designed to provide a supportive environment, help students overcome barriers, establish objectives and achieve their academic goals. The following programs and workshops are offered to assist students: Anxiety Desensitization Advisement Assertiveness Training Divorce Groups Brown Bag Seminars Self-Defeating Behavior Seminar Older Wiser Learner Group Individual Counseling The Center is open to all who would like assistance. Student Health Center Location: Building A-4 Telephone: 626-6459 The Health Service of Weber State College has been established for the education and protection of students. In the event a student is injured or becomes suddenly ill while on campus the Office of Campus Police should be called, phone 626-6460. Students will then be transported to their doctor, the Student Health Center, or the hospital, for care. After office hours, students should call their private physician, or Campus Police for transportation to the hospital. The Student Health Center is located in Annex IV, just north of the Office of Campus Police. The Center is open from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. The health staff consists of two part-time physicians, a part-time podiatrist, a registered nurse practitioner, and a registered lab-technician. The physician visits from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. daily, and the podiatrist visits Thursday by appointment. The nurse is available during all hours listed. Treatment and consultation may be arranged for by visiting the Center during office hours. Medical care at the Student Health Center is paid from student health service fees. Any further medical care beyond that provided at the Health Center must be paid for by the student or by their insurance plan. A health and accident policy tor students is available only at the time of registration at a special rate. This insurance plan is especially designed for students at Weber State College for protection against medical expenses for injury and illness. Unless the student is protected by some other form of insurance, it is strongly urged that they take advantage of the low cost insurance plan. Brochures about this plan are available at the Cashier's window in the Administration Building. Students are encouraged to consult the Health Center on any problem they may have concerning their health. J. Farrell Shepherd Union Building The J. Farrell Shepherd Union Building is the social, cultural, and recreational center of the campus. It offers a variety of services to students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the community. The Union is staffed with a team of professionals whose primary mission is to facilitate the learning process by helping students with their intellectual, interpersonal, and leadership development. In addition, the staff works to maintain an environment which fulfills many of the College community needs through: Conference Rooms, a large ballroom, and a 225 seat auditorium that are available for rent. Food Service facilities including table service dining in the Skyroom, the Gallery Cafeteria, the Junction Snackbar, and a Sweet Shoppe. The Food Service department also caters banquets, receptions, etc. in the Union and elsewhere on campus and off campus. Student Activity Center houses the student government offices, a College Activities Board Room, the Student Senate, a Legislative Council Room, and desks for various student organizations. The Games Area offers bowling, billiards, video games, and table tennis. Other services include: discount movie passes, student ID cards, bus passes, candy and cigarette sales. The entire area may be rented to groups. The Art Service Center has power equipment, carpentry hand tools, a dark room facility, and a sign press poster machine. The Wilderness Recreation Center rents recreational equipment such as: cross-country skiis, camping equipment, game equipment, and canoes, at nominal fees. The Bookstore sells all books and supplies needed for classwork at Weber State College. Paperback books, stationery, art supplies, calculators, clothing, and many other items may be purchased.