Division of Student Affairs Services
Under the direction of the Vice President for Student Affairs, a number of services, programs,
and activities are
available to assist students. Students needing assistance or information should contact the
appropriate office as
described below, or may contact the office of the Vice President for Student Affairs, 307
Twamley Hall, phone 777-2724.
The basic mission of the Division of Student Affairs is to provide resources and
services to students to help them meet
their immediate needs and to assist them in developing those skills which will enable them to be
successful on campus
and to be able to enter and be successful in society when they leave campus.
CAREER SERVICES CENTER
280, McCannel Hall
Phone 777-3904
Career Services' goal is to assist students and alumni in planning for and carrying out their job
searches. This is
accomplished through individual and group assistance in job search techniques, resume/letter
writing, and interviewing
skills. Career Services encompasses the function of placement in conjunction with Job Service
North Dakota. A division
of Career Services, Cooperative Education works with employers and academic departments to
provide opportunities for
students to combine course work with practical, professional employment in their chosen fields.
The Career Services office coordinates activities such as on-campus interviews, holds three
annual Career Fairs,
provides job referral information to employment openings listed with Job Service, and distributes
a weekly vacancy list
that advertises job openings. Our resource library houses labor market information, audiovisual
materials, company
literature, computerized job information systems, and direct on-line access to the
Internet.
Career Services provides a resume service and credential file for a nominal fee. Students in all
disciplines are
encouraged to establish a credential file which includes a data form, transcript(s), and reference
statements. The
credential file is used for on-campus interviewing and mailed to employers upon student or
employer request. Included in
the fee is the weekly job vacancy bulletin.
Assistance is available for undergraduate and graduate students of any discipline. Orientation
sessions for registering
with Career Services are offered daily.
COUNSELING CENTER
McCannel Hall
Phone 777-2127
The Counseling Center offers a variety of programs and services for University
students. It is a resource which provides
assistance in solving personal problems, making career choices, addressing substance use or
abuse issues, developing
educational skills, and reaching academic goals.
Center services may be requested by visiting McCannel Hall anytime between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30
p.m., Monday through
Friday, or by calling (701) 777-2127. A receptionist will direct your request or inquiry to the
appropriate staff person
and/or set up an appointment for you.
All Center services are free of charge except where otherwise indicated. All contacts are
confidential.
The specific Counseling Center services are as follows:
Individual Counseling and Therapy. The Center offers counseling for individuals and
couples in an effort to meet a
variety of personal-social, career and academic needs. Students seek assistance for a number of
reasons: developing a
sense of competence in a new environment, meeting increased academic or social demands,
making career decisions,
resolving interpersonal conflicts, and adjusting to the University.
Testing Service. The administration of the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) and
numerous graduate or
professional school entrance examinations (GRE, GMAT, MCAT, etc.) is done by the Testing
Service. In addition, the
administration and interpretation of career, self-assessment, or ability inventories is available
through the Center.
There may be a small charge for some of the tests and assessment instruments.
University Learning Center. This component of the Counseling Center provides academic skills
assistance for students in
order to help them achieve an increased measure of academic success.
Professional staff are available to work with students on an individual basis to assess and identify
student learning
strengths and needs. The center also provides course specific tutoring, credit courses, and
workshops in skill
development areas. In addition, the center employs peer tutors in all subject areas.
All Center services, including tutoring, are available free of charge to students.
The University Learning Center is located in 201A Memorial Union. The Center is open Monday
through Friday between 8:00
a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Call (701) 777-4406 for more information.
Career Counseling Services. Career Counseling Services offers assistance to help UND students
make informed and
satisfying decisions about career and educational goals. This service offers guidance through four
areas: Career Walk-In
Center, Individual Career Counseling, Career Presentations, and a Career Decision-Making
Course.
Substance Abuse Prevention Program. Educational programming, individual and group
counseling, referral to community
treatment agencies, and informational workshops are offered through this Center program. In
addition, a resource library
for use by students, faculty, and staff is located in the Counseling Center.
Groups and Workshops. The group counseling and workshop program provides small group
experiences and workshops in skill
development and personal growth. Issues and concerns addressed by this activity include
assertiveness, career and
personal exploration, stress management, eating disorders, relationship skills, and drug and
alcohol awareness.
DEAN OF STUDENTS OFFICE
(See Student Affairs Office)
DISABILITY SUPPORT SERVICES
McCannel Hall
Phone 777-3425 (Voice or TTY)
Disability Support Services (DSS) provides a variety of academic support services both
directly and in collaboration
with other University departments. These services provide equal access to academic programs to
eligible students with
disabilities. The support services used by an individual student vary depending on the specific
disability. The list of
services available through DSS include, but are not limited to: readers, taped textbooks,
notetakers, adapted testing,
tutors, adapted equipment and computer technology, classroom accommodations, academic
advising, disability
management/vocational counseling, referral, and arrangement of interpreter services.
It is the student's responsibility to request disability related services by contacting DSS. Students
will be asked to
provide current documentation (no older than three years) from an appropriate professional (such
as a physician,
audiologist, rehabilitation counselor, psychologist, or learning disabilities specialist) that states
the disability,
functional limitations, and recommendations for academic accommodations and support services.
It is strongly recommended
that students contact DSS as soon as the decision to enroll is made in order to determine
eligibility and to ensure that
services will be arranged upon arrival on campus.
INTERNATIONAL CENTRE
2908 University Avenue
Phone (701) 777-3273
FAX (701) 777-4773
The UND International Centre features a pluralistic home and global learning environment for
all, and provides
opportunities for study, selecting books from the resource library, listening to a variety of
international music, using
a computer and laser printer, watching television, playing table tennis and chess, and meeting
with people from 55
countries.
Weekly programs include:
Educational forums, focusing on a variety of cultural perspectives and the world reality.
Cultural events, including international food, music, artifacts, literature, attire, videos,
history, language,
slides and experiences.
Celebrations of international holidays, birthdays, graduation, special events, and the
annual Feast of Nations.
Insight Sessions, focusing on understanding of oneself, all humankind, and the earth
environment.
English proficiency enhancement.
Lecture series, providing interactive forums for UND classes studying various aspects of
world cultures.
World Coffee Cup, featuring international coffee and tea daily.
The UND International Centre Director advises students in academics, housing, banking,
purchasing, financial aid, health
insurance, library resources, acculturation, and personal issues.
The UND International Centre is open daily from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m., including
weekends and holidays. Coffee and tea are
always available. The Centre is a pluralistic place; all are welcome.
INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS OFFICE
International Centre
2908 University Avenue
Phone 777-3301
The UND Office of International Programs supports and develops academic programs on campus
to help prepare students to
deal effectively with the growing interdependence of the world. Its goal is to promote and
enhance the understanding of
different countries and cultures.
To achieve these goals, the Office provides these services:
Coordinating the International Student Exchange Program (ISEP), through which UND
students may study at one of
more than 100 schools throughout the world;
Coordinating the UND-Norway exchange program;
Providing information on Fulbright grants and other international faculty exchanges
and development programs;
Coordinating with the International Centre staff in promoting cultural programs and
the International Student
Organization's activities.
Selling International Student Identification and Hosteling International cards;
Advising International Studies majors and minors.
The office is composed of a director of International Academic Affairs, the Coordinator
of the International Centre, and
an administrative secretary.
MEMORIAL UNION
Phone 777-3926
The Memorial Union provides a host of services to the University community,
including meeting rooms from small to
ballroom size, teleconference facilities, Service Center/Copy Stop (check cashing, newspapers,
photocopying, fax), Off
Campus Student LIFE Center, Craft Center, and Sign and Design Studio. Food service options
include: Burger King, the
Deli, Espresso Cart, Centennial Dining Room, the Terrace Dining Center, and Campus Catering.
Space in the Union for
meetings or displays may be reserved by calling Central Scheduling at 777-3928 or by stopping
in on first floor. Another
service offered at the Union is Info Center, which has information on most University events and
services on a walk up
or phone in basis (777-4321). The Lifetime Sports Center, located on the ground floor, offers
billiards, bowling,
electronic darts, ping pong, coin operated games, and television lounges. Outdoor equipment
rentals, including canoes,
camping equipment, and cross country skis, are also available. Leadership and personal
development as well as advising
of campus organizations are provided by the Leadership Development Program, Student
Organization Center, and Greek Life
departments. Also located in the Union are Student Government, University
Learning Center, the Computer Learning Labs, the Union Station parking services office, and
Campus Barbers.
MULTICULTURAL STUDENT SERVICES
2800 University Avenue
Phone 777-4259
The Multicultural Student Services Office is located in the Era Bell Thompson Cultural Center
on campus. MSS provides
support services (academic, financial aid, personal, and social) to enhance African American,
Asian American, and
Hispanic American student success. An additional goal of this office is to familiarize the
non-minority community with
the targeted cultures.
NATIVE AMERICAN PROGRAMS
317 Cambridge Street
Phone 777-4291
Native American Programs assists the University of North Dakota in developing the talents of
the largest ethnic minority
in the state, the Native American. The office assists all aspects of the University to maintain a
climate that is
responsive to the needs of the Native American; serves as a general institutional contact for
Native American students;
and provides academic, financial aid and personal advisement. Native American Programs offers
American Indian students
financial support to participate in the tutorial program administered by the University Learning
Center. Native American
Programs is responsible for administering the Native American Center, coordinating recruitment,
establishing
communication channels, assisting with institutional planning, advising faculty and staff as to the
needs of American
Indian students, and serving as an advocate for the Indian student. The program also acts as a
liaison with the
reservation communities to bring the University and the students' home communities closer
together.
STUDENT AFFAIRS OFFICE
McCannel Hall
Phone 777-2664
The Student Affairs Office mission is to enhance and support the educational experience of
students by identifying needs
and providing tools and opportunities for students to learn and grow in a community which
honors scholarship and
respects differences in thought and appreciation of individual differences. This mission includes
providing support of
the various constituencies through consultation with faculty, students and staff. Students are
treated as responsible
citizens capable of making decisions for themselves and taking responsibility for their actions
and decisions.
The scope of the Student Affairs Office's responsibilities includes the following:
Student assistance, advisement, and referral to include academic, personal, and
developmental services.
Student advocacy.
Campus policy assessment and development.
Consulting with faculty, staff, and students about academic and behavioral issues.
Conflict resolution.
Crisis management and Crisis Team coordination.
Student judicial matters including coordination of campus hearing officers and
procedures.
Special circumstance withdrawals from the University.
Absence notification.
Program development and research.
Serving as liaison between UND and greater community.
In addition, the following offices provide various services and initiatives to the
University, the surrounding
community, the state and region: Era Bell Thompson Cultural Center and TRIO Programs
(Student Support Services, Talent
Search, Upward Bound, Educational Opportunity Center, and McNair Postbaccalaureate
Achievement Program). Additional
details on these areas may be found in the section in this Division of Student Services area in this
catalog.
STUDENT FINANCIAL AID OFFICE
216 Twamley Hall
Phone 777-3121
The Student Financial Aid Office assists students and their families in meeting the
costs of higher education by
providing students with financial assistance and by providing families with access to options and
information on
financial planning to help students achieve their educational goals. The philosophy of the Student
Financial Aid Office
is that the primary responsibility for financing a college education lies with the student and their
family. The
financial aid offered by the University is viewed only as a supplement to the family support. The
amount of the
student's financial need is based on the difference between the cost of education for the school
year and a contribution
calculated from the family's total financial resources.
Financial assistance is available to assist students with temporary emergencies as well as to
provide long term funds
for financing a college education. Students are offered financial assistance in various forms,
including scholarships,
grants, employment and loan programs. The Student Financial Aid Office maintains a listing of
both on- and off-campus
part-time jobs. More information on programs and procedures are available from the Student
Financial Aid Office and on
page 8 of this catalog.
STUDENT HEALTH SERVICE
McCannel Hall
Phone 777-3963
The Student Health Service is a full-service medical clinic that provides medical
evaluations, treatment, laboratory,
x-ray and pharmacy services, and health education programs. It is an appointment clinic designed
to treat all enrolled
students. Spouses of enrolled students may use the Health Service for a minimal per-semester
fee. Faculty and staff may
be treated under job-related emergency conditions. Medical service, including that for children, is
available at the UND
Family Practice Center, telephone 780-6800. Appointments for DUI evaluations, alcohol
assessments, and other related
issues can be scheduled with our Licensed Addiction Counselor. Brochures are provided on
various health topics.
After-hours medical coverage is available 24 hours per day. To reach a doctor, call 777-3963.
Students are not charged for office calls. The cost is covered by the per-semester health fee.
There is no limit to the
number of visits per semester. There is a charge for medications, laboratory and x-ray services,
and for special
examinations, usually at a rate that is less than in the community. All charges are billed through
the University
Business Office and are charged to the student, regardless of third party coverage.
The Student Health Service is located in McCannel Hall. Regular school year hours are 8 a.m. to
4:30 p.m. by
appointment, Monday through Friday.
OFFICE OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION
Counseling Center
McCannel Hall
Phone 777-2127
The Office of Substance Abuse Prevention provides information and assistance to
students who have questions or concerns
related to alcohol or drug use, co-dependent behavior, adult children of alcoholics experiences, or
other addictive
tendencies. This program is actively involved in organizing, planning, and presenting workshops
and activities designed
to help individuals make positive and responsible decisions about addictive and high risk
behaviors. The Alcohol and
Drug Abuse Prevention Team (ADAPT) offers a variety of wellness workshops, facilitated by
Peer Assistants, which
increase awareness of chemical use and abuse issues. The Office of Substance Abuse Prevention
is located in the
Counseling Center in McCannel Hall.
TRIO PROGRAMS
(Student Support Services/Upward Bound/
Educational Talent Search/Educational Opportunity Center/
Ronald E. McNair Program)
Bek Hall
Phone 777-3426, 3427, 3816, 3809, 4931
The UND components of TRIO programs are funded by the United States Department
of Education.
Student Support Services. The Student Support Services program provides academic
and personal support to first
generation (neither parent has earned a bachelor's degree) and economically disadvantaged
students. The program provides
academic assistance with individual and small group tutoring, review classes in math, science,
and English, course
selection and registration, and career exploration. Students also receive assistance securing
appropriate financial
resources. A variety of resources are available for students as they develop self-reliance,
independence, and academic
success.
Upward Bound. The Upward Bound program provides assistance to low-income and first
generation (neither parent has earned
a bachelor's degree) high school youth at selected target schools in North Dakota, in obtaining
the academic skills and
motivation necessary to attend a post-secondary institution. The services are provided throughout
the academic year and
during a six-week residential program held on the University of North Dakota Campus. For
further information, call
777-3427.
Educational Talent Search. The Educational Talent Search program assists in enabling youth
who have academic potential,
but may lack adequate information or school preparation to enter, continue, or resume programs
of secondary and
post-secondary education. Services include academic advisement, financial aid information and
workshops, tutoring and
student skills, career counseling and interpretation of interest tests.
Educational Opportunity Center. The Center assists participants who have academic potential,
but may lack adequate
information or school preparation to enter, continue, or resume programs of secondary and/or
post-secondary education.
Services include but are not limited to: Career Exploration, Admissions, Financial Aid, GED,
Workshops, and assisting
individuals when transferring from a two-year to a four-year institution.
Ronald E. McNair Program. This program is designed for undergraduates who have completed
their sophomore year and who
are first generation and low income, or who are from a group under represented at the doctoral
level of the targeted
departments. The McNair Program encourages graduate studies by providing opportunities to
define goals, engage in
research, and to develop the skills and student/faculty mentor relationships vital to success at the
doctorate level.
UNIVERSITY LEARNING CENTER
Memorial Union, 201A
Phone 777-4406
The University Learning Center provides a wide range of educational skills assistance
for university students.
Professional staff members are available to work with students on an individual basis to assess
and identify learning
strengths and needs.
Academic skills assistance is available in the following areas: (1) Individual assistance, (2)
Tutoring, (3) Credit
courses, (4) Workshops in skill development areas. The services provided by the University
Learning Center are free of
charge to students.
The University Learning Center accepts applications for peer tutors in all subject areas
throughout the year.
The University Learning Center provides consultation for students, staff, and faculty.
VETERAN SERVICES
McCannel Hall
Phone 777-3363
The Veteran Services Office certifies eligible students and veterans for VA educational
benefits, and acts as a liaison
between the student and the VA. Services also include providing students/veterans with
information regarding VA policies
and procedures, providing information about the University, and assisting students/veterans in
the readjustment and
adaptation to the university setting. The office also provides information on financial aid and
tutorial assistance.
Referrals to other service offices are made as appropriate.
WOMEN'S CENTER
305 Hamline Street
Phone 777-4300
The purpose of the Women's Center is to provide support, advocacy, and education for
the UND campus and the community.
The center offers a warm, friendly, growth-oriented environment where both men and women
can explore their roles in
society, current issues may be discussed, and new skills developed. Ongoing programs include a
Wednesday noon Feast &
Focus series and a Thursday noon "For Women Only" series where people gather to discuss a
variety of topics and issues
important to their lives and experiences. Other offerings include discussion groups, reading
groups, and programming
relevant to Women's History. A lending library and study area are located on the second floor
and are available to all.
The Women's Center is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.