Twamley Hall

Phone 777-3821

The Office of Admissions reviews and processes all applications for undergraduate admission, determines a student’s eligibility for admission according to university policy, and notifies the student regarding current admission status. The office responds to all inquiries relating to admission policies and procedures, coordinates the admission service with other administrative offices, and compiles data for reports. Permanent university records for all undergraduate students, as well as newly admitted students to the professional Schools of Law and Medicine and Health Sciences, are created in this office.

Twamley Hall

Phone 777-4171 (Voice/TDD)

The Affirmative Action Office is responsible for oversight of the University’s equal opportunity and affirmative action program; Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Sections 503 and 504; Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Age Discrimination in Employment Act; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and the Americans with Disabilities Act as well as responsible for compliance with Federal and State laws and regulations involving civil rights, equal employment and equal educational opportunity. Under equal employment and equal education opportunity, the University declares that it will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, sex, or age and otherwise encourages the inclusion of members of minority groups (African-American, Hispanic, Asian, Native American), women, disabled persons, and Viet Nam era and disabled veterans in the mainstream of University employment, education, and services where these individuals as a class may have had limited opportunities in the past. Complaints related to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act may be addressed to the Affirmative Action Office.

Students are encouraged to use the resources in the Affirmative Action Office regarding minority, women, and disability issues and to consult with the Affirmative Action Officer concerning discrimination problems. Those individuals who believe that they have been victims of unlawful discrimination are encouraged to contact the Affirmative Action Officer for UND’s grievance procedures covering discrimination.

J. Lloyd Stone Alumni Center

Phone 777-2611

The University of North Dakota has a proud tradition of alumni achievement and loyal and dedicated alumni and friend support. Alumni and friend involvement has provided a ‘‘margin of excellence’’ for many of the programs offered by the University of North Dakota. Two private, non-profit organizations, the UND Alumni Association and the UND Foundation, have responsibility for coordinating alumni relations and fund raising programs. Policies for the Association and the Foundation are set by a 24-member Board of Directors. Program and office operations are under the direct supervision of an Executive Vice President. The Association and Foundation are headquartered in the J. Lloyd Stone Alumni Center (formerly Oxford House), the historic, restored home of early UND presidents.

The Alumni Association and Foundation have a unique working relationship which differs from similar organizations at many colleges and universities. Both organizations are managed by the same board of directors and the same executive vice president. The Foundation receives private gifts for the benefit of the total University of North Dakota and also acts as a trustee in deferred giving arrangements and for named endowment funds. The staff of the Alumni Association conducts all fund raising activities for the Foundation. The Alumni Association and the Foundation have a closely coordinated and integrated alumni relations and fund raising program which involves the maintenance of records and current addresses for all graduates and former students, on- and off-campus alumni events, and alumni tours. The Alumni Review, a bi-monthly newspaper, is mailed free of charge to over 90,000 graduates and former students. The fund raising programs include an annual sustaining drive, major gift programs, the promotion of UND Foundation giving clubs, and the marketing of deferred giving programs, including life income arrangements for alumni and friends.

In conjunction with the 1983 University of North Dakota Centennial, the Alumni Association and Foundation conducted a Centennial Endowment National Campaign which raised over $26 million in direct, pledged, and deferred gifts. This was followed in 1991-92 with a "Thank You, President Tom Clifford Campaign" which resulted in gifts and commitments exceeding $25 million. Currently the Foundation is conducting the "21st Century Campaign," a five-year effort launched in July 1995 with the goal of raising $50 million in new gifts, pledges and commitments to be reached by December 31, 2000. The Foundation manages assets in excess of $100 million, much of which is endowed for perpetual support of scholarships, faculty enhancement programs, and other priority needs at the University of North Dakota.

Over the years, the University of North Dakota alumni have been generous in supporting their Alma Mater and have assisted several major University projects, including the establishment of a number of scholarship and loan funds, providing for faculty awards, and making possible in part or total several buildings on the University of North Dakota campus. This includes financial support for the UND Memorial Union, a swimming pool in the original Fieldhouse, the Winter Sports Center, the Ray Richards Golf Course, the Chester Fritz Library, the Chester Fritz Auditorium, Gamble Hall, the Hughes Fine Arts Center, Ireland Cancer Research Laboratory, Burtness Theatre, and the Fox Service Complex. In 1993 the UND Foundation completed a successful drive which raised over $4 million for the construction of a Bio-Information Learning Resources Center for the UND School of Medicine. UND alumni and friends have also made contributions for research and lectureships and have given financial support to many activities on the UND campus, including music and athletics. The Alumni Association and Foundation administer more than 1,700 separate accounts to facilitate private contributions to support every college, department and activity at UND.

In 1981, TELESIS, a student alumni group, was established to involve students in alumni activities and to give current students contact with outstanding alumni achievers.

Phone 777-3076

The 2,400-seat Chester Fritz Auditorium is used for a variety of events. It is the site for graduations, symphony concerts, lectures, workshops, broadway shows, and concerts by major stars.

The auditorium, an integral part of the University intellectual and social environment, has a three-fold mission: (1) As a cultural and educational resource for the University and community; (2) For general entertainment, ranging from contemporary performers, the art of dance, and the literature of theatre, and (3) As a public facility to be used by both University and non-university programming groups.

525 Stanford Rd.

Phone 777-3947

The University Children’s Center offers child care to parents who are students or employees at UND and also to parents of the greater Grand Forks community. The Center serves children ages three, four, and five years old. Children who attend Kindergarten in the public school are also served half-days. The Center is open five days a week, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., during the UND academic year and summer session. Children in first through third grade are also served at the Center during the summer. Daily attendance is limited to a full-time equivalency of 81 children, with no more than nine children being cared for by each teacher.

The Center provides quality care and education to children from a variety of ethnic, cultural, socio-economic, and educational backgrounds and to children with special needs. Teachers have four year degrees or are students-in-training from the Early Childhood Education Department at UND. The Center is accredited by the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs and licensed by the North Dakota Department of Social Services.

For more information, you are welcome to come to 525 Stanford Road for a tour and visit. Call 777-3947 or write the University Children’s Center, Box 9026, Grand Forks, ND 58202-9026.

Upson Hall

Phone 777-3171

The UND Computer Center is a member of the North Dakota Higher Education Computer Network (ND-HECN) which provides faculty, staff, and students the ability to communicate around the globe via electronic mail; access to the Internet; run mathematical, statistical, and programming languages; use NSF supercomputers; as well as supplement research by examining databases and current information throughout the world.

Computer services and support at UND include computer clusters and labs running general purpose software and office suites; training workshops; manuals; newsletters and documentation; microcomputer consulting; mainframe consulting; local area network (LAN) consulting; electronic mail; Internet access; and network services.

The Help Center provides a single contact point for users who need help with computing problems or questions. Services from the Help Center include telephone (777-2222) and drop-in (Upson II, room 366) problem determination, assistance, and answers to users’ common computing questions. The Help Center telephone is answered 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Most forms needed to request access to any ND-HECN or UND system are available online, at the reception counter in the Computer Center Office, or call the Help Center for further information.

Home Economics Building (Carnegie)

Phone 777-4463

777-4467 TTY Service Only

The Office of Enrollment Services is the central contact point for dissemination of enrollment information about the University of North Dakota. The primary mission of Enrollment Services is to inform, counsel, and assist prospective students regarding admission, housing, academic programs and campus procedures. The office provides tours of campus as well as sends general information and applications for the University. Additional information about visiting campus may be found on page 3.

Room 104, O’Kelly Hall

Phone 777-6345

The Office of General Counsel is comprised of the General Counsel, Associate General Counsel, and Legal Counsel. As the chief legal advisors to the President, officers, faculty, and staff of the University, members of the Office of General Counsel are responsible for handling all legal matters affecting the University. This office is also responsible for approving all requests for the use of off-campus legal counsel and the supervision thereof. Requests for legal services should be routed through the appropriate vice-president. Services are not available to students.

Twamley Hall

Phone 777-3325

The Office of Instructional Development (OID) assists UND faculty with the improvement of instruction and their continuing professional development as teachers. The Office, along with the Faculty Instructional Development Committee, provides funding for faculty workshops and seminars, instructional materials, course and curriculum improvements, and other projects. The Office staff consults with and assists faculty members, academic departments, and deans.

Sayre Hall

Phone 777-2129

The Center for Instructional and Learning Technologies provides a resource for faculty interested in the advancement of learning and teaching through the appropriate integration of technology. The center is committed to meet the challenges facing higher education in the 21st century which acknowledge the importance and value of technology, but which also recognizes that our approach should be driven by our educational purposes and values, not just by technology.

* Service Apple and IBM certified warranty and post-warranty repair services for approved units.

* Facilitate the introduction and demonstration of the general campus classrooms with an integrated instructional delivery system.

* Ensure that appropriate and desired instructional delivery equipment is easily accessible to faculty and departments, through classroom installations and a system of equipment pools including on-site technical support and coordination with Physical Plant for repair.

* Develop professional quality instructional and research presentation materials through the graphic design and photographic services area.

* Act as a resource for faculty interested in improving teaching and learning through the application of technology.

* Manage a facility designed for faculty interested in exploring new technologies and ideas, as well as a place to develop instructional applications through scheduled workshops and consultations.

* Promote effective and selective educational uses of information technology and information resources.

* Provide video recording services for classroom instruction in addition to duplication of audio and video tapes.

* Consult on-site with faculty to assess/trouble-shoot computer equipment and software.

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: (1) Coordinates the International Student Exchange Program, (ISEP), through which UND students may study at one of more than 100 schools throughout the world; (2) Coordinates the UND-Norway exchange program; (3) Provides information on other study and work abroad opportunities; (4) Provides information on Fulbright grants and other international faculty exchanges and development programs; (5) Coordinate with the International Centre staff in promoting cultural and the International Student Organizations activities; (6) Sells International Student Identification and Hosteling International cards; (7) Advises 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.

Medical Science Building

Phone 777-3201

The LEND program mission is to deliver quality and contemporary information and experiences for clinical laboratory professionals to rural communities in North Dakota and the region. The program includes course offerings to laboratory professionals by distance learning for graduate, undergraduate and continuing education credit. Each year the LEND program has over 1,000 participants at 50 plus sites throughout North Dakota. The program is an important link for life long continuing education opportunities for residents of North Dakota.

(See General Counsel, page 16.)

Library facilities on the UND campus are collectively known as the University Libraries. The Library system consists of the Chester Fritz Library and three branches, as well as two autonomous libraries affiliated with the professional schools of law and medicine, the Thormodsgard Law Library and the Harley E. French Library of the Health Sciences. The holdings of the University Libraries number more than 3 million items, including periodical subscriptions.

As the oldest and largest library in the University of North Dakota Library System, and the largest library in the state, the Chester Fritz Library is highly regarded by scholars in the region. Although some of its resources have restricted access, most are available to everyone. Built in 1961, enlarged and renovated in 1982, the Chester Fritz Library is designed to be a convenient point of entry into the complex University library system for UND’s 12,000 students and faculty. The Chester Fritz Library participates in various public document depository programs such as those of the Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC), U.S. Superintendent of Documents, and the U.S. Patents and Trademarks Office. In addition, the Library’s Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections acquires materials which primarily focus on the Great Plains, North Dakota, and the University.

To access library holdings, ODIN, an online catalog of North Dakota library materials, is used. ODIN allows access to library collections throughout North Dakota, the region, and the nation. ODIN, is accessible via terminals throughout the Library system and from home or office computers. Information about journal articles may be found on the electronic indices loaded on ODIN, and on the growing number of computer data bases, as well as in traditional print formats to which campus libraries subscribe.

Reference librarians in the Chester Fritz Library can help library users design research strategies, solve bibliographic problems, and find information through a variety of traditional and electronic sources. Some of the other services the library offers include: individualized guidance to students engaged in extensive research projects, faculty-initiated beginning and advance subject instruction sessions, a one credit class "Research in the University Library," and Interlibrary Loan services.

Twamley Hall

Phone 777-4361

The Office of Personnel Services is maintained for the purpose of assisting the various departments on campus in fulfilling their staff employee needs, as well as assisting persons who are interested in working at the University of North Dakota. The University offers a wide variety of positions to qualified persons without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, political affiliation, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or national origin. These positions include clerical and professional work, laboratory and hospital services, engineering and mechanical work, food services and custodial, skilled and unskilled labor and many others.

Additional information on employment at the University may be obtained from the Office of Personnel Services, Box 8010, Grand Forks, ND 58202 or E-mail to personnel_services@mail.und.nodak.edu. The Office of Student Financial Aid (see page 14) should be contacted by students seeking part-time employment.

Twamley Hall

Phone 777-2711

The Office of the Registrar maintains the academic record of each student enrolling for courses through UND’s instructional delivery systems. The University Registrar is Secretary to the University Senate. The Office is responsible for monitoring all academic policies and procedures relative to curriculum, registration, and grade processing. The transfer area evaluates transcripts and maintains transfer articulation agreements. The Office of the Registrar is responsible for institutional research and analysis.

Twamley Hall

Phone 777-4278

The Office of Research and Program Development (ORPD) collects and disseminates information regarding research programs sponsored by federal agencies, state agencies, foundations, and industrial organizations. Research program information that may be of interest to UND faculty, students, and staff are distributed widely throughout the campus. The ORPD staff provide application materials, identify potential funding sources, and assist with proposal planning and development.

The Director of ORPD is the official authorized by the University to sign all proposals submitted to external agencies. Before proposals are submitted to ORPD for administrative review, the proposed budgets are checked and approved for compliance with the financial policies of funding agencies by the Budget and Grants Administration (BGA). The Director of ORPD is responsible for providing requested certifications and to assure compliance with policies and regulations required by the Federal government and other funding agencies. These policies and regulations involve human subjects, animal care and use, copyrights, intellectual property, radioactive materials and recombinant DNA. The negotiation of contracts, grants, subcontracts, and subgrants is a joint process involving BGA, ORPD, and the Principal Investigator.

ORPD also provides administrative support to the Faculty Research and Creative Activity Committee and to committees required by Federal regulations, particularly the Institutional Review Board, which approves research projects involving human subjects, and the Institutional Biosafety Committee, which approves research projects involving DNA.

Montgomery Hall

Phone 777-3232

The Department of Communication Disorders offers clinical evaluations and treatment for speech, language, and hearing disorders. These services are provided by faculty or by graduate and undergraduate students under the supervision of certified Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists. The program in Speech-Language Pathology is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

Basic clinical services are provided without charge to university students. In addition, the Speech, Language and Hearing clinic conducts a program of on-going evaluation and therapy on an outpatient basis. Moderate fees are charged for this service.

Some of the specific services provided are: evaluations of all types of speech handicaps, language disabilities and hearing problems; and hearing aid evaluations. Treatment is also provided in all of these areas.

Referrals to the clinic can be made by anyone for individuals of any age.

Those who wish evaluations, consultations, or training can make appointments by calling the Speech, Language and Hearing Clinic.

211 Twamley Hall

Phone 777-2117

The Office of Student Academic Services assists new students with their academic and personal transition to the University through programs for new freshmen and transfer students and by providing academic advisement for all students who have not declared a major.

Professional academic advisors assist students in exploring their educational and career goals as well as providing ongoing academic and personal support. The Office of Student Academic Services coordinates the initial registration for all new freshmen. More information on registration for first time students may be found beginning on page 60.

Orientation and retention programs work to assist students with their transition to the University as well as to complete a successful and satisfying college experience. Students are introduced to university life through orientation activities held prior to the first day of class, a seminar course for first-year students, and events for special populations and families. Retention efforts include identifying barriers to student success and implementing appropriate interventions.

Rural Technology Center

Phone 777-4346

Fax 777-4342

The mission of the University of North Dakota Television Center is to promote student learning in the field of television and offer quality production services to the university community. Several goals enable the center to accomplish this mission:

* Provide students with quality internships through programs such as Studio One, which is a student-produced one-hour broadcast of news, entertainment, weather, and sports segments, with local, national, and international guests.

* Support technology needs for broadcast courses offered through the School of Communication.

* Provide video production services to campus clients.

* Provide technical support for the Corporate Engineering Degree Program.

* Program and operate Grand Forks Cable Channel 3 and the University of North Dakota Residence Hall Network.

* Develop partnerships that will enhance the university through the use of television.

The Television Center provides television production services to campus departments and organizations. Hourly rates are charged for services. To request services, contact the Television Center at 777-4346. The following services are offered:

* Studio Production (four camera production with computer graphics and digital effects).

* Remote Production (one camera production with special lighting effects).

* Editing (post production services with computer graphics system, digital video effects, narration, and music library).

* Script development (research and writing services for documentary, promotional, and news projects).

Written estimates will be provided after clients submit a Project Request form. The Television Center does not rent or loan equipment to groups, organizations or individuals.

UNDInfo is the University’s home page. It contains a wide range of information on many UND areas and topics, including directories for faculty and students, statistics, news, events, calendars, departmental, sports, alumni and entertainment information, academic catalogs, library holdings, course schedules, handbooks, and much more. UNDInfo’s address is http://www.und.edu.

KJFM 90.7 FM

KUND 1370 AM

Conflict Resolution Center Building

Phone 777-2577

The University operates two radio frequencies. First licensed in 1923 as a "land wireless" station, KFJM began primarily for the purpose of giving students the advantage of observation and practice in operating a radio transmitter.

Northern Lights Public Radio offers music programming highlighting local arts, culture, issues and events important to the listeners in the Greater Grand Forks Community. The stations’ format is a mix of contemporary music including blues, jazz, pop, folk, world music and emphasizes locally hosted and programmed shows.

Northern Lights Public Radio works locally to provide listeners with a unique public radio service, building on a history of public radio that began on the UND campus more than 75 years ago. Northern Lights offers professional radio opportunities for students as well as opportunities for volunteers to get involved in local radio.

Twamley Hall

Phone 777-2731

The Office of University Relations (OUR) is UND’s central communication and public relations department. Its goals are (a) to generate awareness, understanding and support among the University’s many constituents, and (b) to assist in the acquisition of the human and fiscal resources necessary for UND to continue its development as a comprehensive university of regional and national rank. Part of the Vice Presidential Division of Student and Outreach Services and also occupying a reporting line directly to the Office of the President, OUR also maintains liaison with other units performing advancement-related tasks, and serves as an institutional contact with such affiliated but legally independent organizations as the UND Alumni Association and Foundation. OUR also assists with management and supervision of UNDInfo, UND’s menu system on the Internet.

The work of the Office of University Relations falls within two broad areas: (1) Projects initiated, funded and carried out directly by OUR, and (2) projects involving partnerships with other UND departments or individuals in which University Relations serves as a central source of communications, creative and/or organizational expertise.

In conducting projects and campaigns, OUR utilizes a variety of communication and action tools to reach the general public and special constituencies such as faculty, staff, students, alumni, the local community, educators, government officials, and business and foundation leaders. Among these tools are mass media publicity, advertising, OUR-produced periodicals such as the "University Letter" and "UND Dimensions," brochures and other printed materials, videotapes and slide shows, speeches and presentations, special events, direct mail, and personal contact.

Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to contact University Relations on matters that appear to come within the OUR mission. When help cannot be provided for reasons of time, budget or policy, a referral is generally made to another source of assistance.

12A Merrifield Hall

Phone 777-3600

The University Writing Program is designed to encourage and support student and faculty involvement with writing, both as a means of communication and as a mode of learning across the curriculum.

The program sponsors workshops and seminars for faculty in all disciplines, offers free consultation services to students and faculty, and serves as a clearinghouse for information and materials on teaching with writing.

The University Writing Program Advisory Committee, made up of faculty representatives from each undergraduate college, also assists in the development and support of writing intensive courses designed to fulfill the general education Communication requirement.

Writing Center. The Writing Center (Merrifield 12) offers free individualized help with writing to students and other members of the UND community. Trained consultants will work with writers at any stage in the writing process, including research, organization, revision, editing, and documentation. Handbooks and style manuals are available for those who have questions about grammar, punctuation, or format (APA, MLA, Chicago Manual of Style, Turabian, and others).

The Writing Center is open daily, including some weekend and evening times. Sessions are offered on a drop-in basis (as available) or by appointment. For further information, call 777-2795.