ASSOCIATED STUDENTS

(Undergraduate Student Government)

The Associated Students (ASUCR) represents all campus undergraduate students. The governing body is a 20-member student senate with membership elected by students from each of the three colleges: Engineering, 2 members; Natural and Agricultural Sciences, 6 members; and Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences, 12 members. The senate chooses from its own membership a president, a chairperson, a vice president of external affairs, and a vice president of campus internal affairs. Additionally, the senate fills five positions from the general student body: a vice president of finance, a personnel chair, an outreach director, an academic affairs director, and an elections chair. Together, these officers comprise the cabinet, which serves as the decision-making body when senate is not in session.

Officers The president and vice president of campus internal affairs address on-campus issues, the vice president of external affairs interacts with the other UC campuses on state and national issues, and the vice president of finance manages the financial branch of student government.

Support ASUCR is supported by the ASUCR fee, which is $15.50 per quarter. The breakdown of the fee is as follows: $2.00 for funding clubs and organizations; $3.00 for KUCR, the on-campus radio station; and $10.50 for projects such as free legal aid, student-owned and operated businesses, and various campus publications.

ASUCR is a member of the University of California Student Association (UCSA), where they are represented systemwide and statewide, and of the United States Student Association (USSA), where they are represented nationally. Both of these bodies address issues of higher education such as financial aid and student outreach and retention as they relate to a broad constituent of students.

On campus, ASUCR, in conjunction with the personnel chair, appoints undergraduates to several important committees that play a role in campus governance, including the Commons Board of Governors, the Recreation Facility Board of Governors, the Registration Fee Advisory Committee, Student Conduct, and the Parking Committee.

The Exchange is ASUCR's student-owned and -operated business next to the East Food Court, (909) 787-2689. The store offers discounted tickets to major theater chains in the area and to recreation venues such as Knott's Berry Farm, Magic Mountain, San Diego Zoo and Wild Animal Park, Sea World, and Universal Studios; and seasonal tickets to Bear Mountain and Mountain High ski resorts, California Adventure Park, Disneyland, Knott's SCARY Farm, Raging Waters, the Renaissance Faire, and Universal Studios Halloween Haunt. The store sells balloon bouquets, class rings, graduation announcements, and diploma frames. At the Greek Corner, sorority and fraternity members may purchase gifts, create paddles, design custom letters, and special order jewelry. The store also sells 10%-off greeting cards and school supplies. Also available are self-serve photocopying, discounted 24-hour photo processing (both Kodak and Standard), and mail services, including Airborne, FedEx, UPS, and U.S. Mail.

GRADUATE STUDENT ASSOCIATION

The Graduate Student Association (GSA) represents all of the campus graduate students, including credential and fourth-year biomedical students. It is a university unit governed by the Graduate Student Council that comprises representatives from each of UCR's graduate programs. Officers, elected at large, are president (oversees the operations of GSA and acts as liaison with the administration); executive vice president (represents GSA on and informing GSA regarding systemwide and statewide issues); vice president of academic affairs (coordinates with individual departments and departmental associations); health insurance chairperson (reviews health care and insurance coverage); and public relations officer (in charge of public relations and Web site maintenance). GSA is supported by a separate $16 per quarter student fee, which it administers and allocates annually for various graduate services such as the minigrant program that provides travel grants to graduate students who attend or present research at professional conferences. In addition, GSA has a fund for graduate students to use for hosting speakers or conferences at UCR.

GSA is a member of the University of California Student Association, which represents all University of California students and has a separate lobby program in Sacramento. GSA is heavily involved in campus governance and appoints students to serve on various committees.

Lead singer Monique, of the band Save Ferris, performs at Spring Splash. Photo by Jeanne Boyer

STUDENT LIFE AND LEADERSHIP CENTER

The Student Life and Leadership Center helps enhance the educational mission of the university through student leadership and development.

Special Events/Activities Activities include Welcome Back Week, UCR Block Party, the Leadership Program, Activities Honor Society, Student Recognition and Awards, Scot's Week, Music on the Patio, International Food Faire, Activities Faire, and Wednesday Nooners (weekly free concerts and activities on the Tower Mall).

UCR Varsity Band The UCR Varsity Band is made up of student musicians and performs for men's and women's varsity home games. Students may also perform in the University Concert Band and Jazz Ensemble. (See listing under MUS 165, Concert Band, and MUS 164, Jazz Ensemble, in Music.)

Campus and Community Service Program The Community Service Program, located in the Student Life and Leadership Center, consists of two main services which provide volunteers for the community and tutors for local schools. UCR students may gain valuable work experience, academic credit, and/or pay while in service to their community. The campus and community service program connects UCR students and student groups with nonprofit agencies in the community that need volunteers. The tutorial program offers assistance to K-12 students, both on an individual basis and in the classroom.

New Student Orientation Program — Bear Facts

The new student orientation program, called Bear Facts, is designed to familiarize a new student with many aspects of campus life such as placement exams, class selection, enrollment information, registration, and issues like time management and adjusting to the quarter system. Freshman students and their families can choose from two-day summer programs or one-day events.

Each quarter the Transfer and Reentry Services Center — H-101 Bannockburn Village, (909) 787-5307 — hosts an information fair for incoming transfer and reentry students. Transfer and Reentry Orientation helps ensure a successful transition to the university. During orientation students meet with peer mentors and find out about student services and campus life.

Student Organizations UCR has approximately 200 organizations established and maintained on the basis of student interest. These organizations include fraternities and sororities; and recreation, religious, academic, cultural, and ethnic clubs. The Student Life and Leadership Center encourages and advises student organizations as well as maintains a quarterly listing of all registered organizations. Mailboxes, banner supplies, poster approval, and program advising are available. The Activities Fair is sponsored each quarter to allow all organizations an opportunity to obtain new members.

ATHLETICS AND RECREATION

Student Recreation Center

Linden Street (northwest side of campus)
(909) 787-5738; clifs.ucr.edu/src
Hours (indoor and outdoor): 
   Monday through Thursday, 6 a.m.–midnight; Friday, 6 a.m.–9 p.m.
   Saturday, 9 a.m.–9 p.m.; outdoor facility: 7 a.m.–9 p.m.
   Sunday, 9 a.m.–midnight; outdoor facility: 7 a.m.–11 p.m.

Roller hockey is one of the many options for recreation on campus. Students can also test their limits on a challenge course at the Student Recreation Center as they jump for a trapeze bar, walk across a balance beam, or climb for the top of the rock wall. Photo by Michael Capriotti

The Student Recreation Center (SRC) offers students, staff, and faculty the opportunity to exercise and recreate at their convenience. The 80,000-square-foot center includes a 9,000-square-foot fitness center, 6,000 of which is devoted to free weights and selected weight machines. Another 3,000 square feet contains exercise bikes, treadmills, eliptical trainers, and stair climbers. This cardiovascular area overlooks four racquetball courts and one squash court. Also available are three large multipurpose rooms with mirrors used for aerobic classes, martial arts, dance, and individual student use. The SRC also houses four full-sized basketball courts, which are lined for volleyball and badminton. The new outdoor complex contains 10 regulation tennis courts, two volleyball courts, two basketball courts, and one roller hockey court that is also lined for basketball. All required equipment is available for checkout.

Recreation Programs The SRC has men's, women's, and coed intramural leagues in basketball, volleyball, softball, flag football, soccer, tennis, roller hockey, bowling, golf, and racquetball. One-day tournaments are also offered for the occasional player in tennis and racquetball. Outdoor Excursions offers white-water rafting, backpacking, rock climbing, and kayaking, among other activities. The SRC has tents, sleeping bags, and stoves as well as cross country ski packages and snowboards for rent. Some of the Leisure Line recreation classes include ballroom and hip hop dance, children's karate, judo, tai chi chuan, tennis, step aerobics, and cardio kickboxing. Competition and social activities can be found through recreation and sports clubs for skiing and snowboarding, paintballing, badminton, and cycling. Market Day, an arts and crafts fair with more than 100 vendors, is sponsored twice a year.

Intercollegiate Athletics

UCR is a member of Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and participates in the Big West Conference in 17 sports. UCR produced five national champion teams, 17 individual national champions, 175 All-Americans, and numerous conference and regional champions while participating at the Division II level prior to 2001. Additionally, 43 student-athletes have received Academic All-American status at the regional and national levels since 1985. Although not an NCAA affiliate, the UCR karate program is one of the finest in the nation, with seven team national championships to its credit.

UCR offers eight teams for men interested in participating on the collegiate level: basketball, baseball, cross country, golf, soccer, tennis, and indoor and outdoor track and field. Women's sports offer nine teams: basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, indoor and outdoor track and field, and volleyball.

Athletic programs are supported by student fees and by private gifts developed through the work of the UCR Athletic Association and the UCR Athletic Development Office.

Amy Houchens (above) as the Highlanders' point guard. Photo by UCR Sports Information

CAMPUS HEALTH CENTER

The Veitch Student Center building, located in the northeast area of campus between the residence halls, contains a complete outpatient health center, including laboratory and X-ray services. It is open Monday through Friday during scheduled hours when school is in regular session. Students should make an appointment, unless in an emergency. Appointments are necessary for the specialty clinics. Most care is funded by registration fees, but there may be charges for laboratory work, medications, dental care, vision care, and certain other procedures.

Student health insurance is a nonacademic condition of enrollment. All students are automatically enrolled in a health plan. The premium is billed on students' account statements received each quarter. The Campus Health Center is the primary care facility for the mandatory plans and supplements the outpatient care available to all registered students. Students who can demonstrate comparable insurance coverage from another source may apply to be exempt from the mandatory plan. Call (909) 787-5683 or fax (909) 787-4374 to inquire about deadlines to file a waiver or to have a waiver request form sent. Deadlines for waivers are published in the quarterly Schedule of Classes.

Dependents An optional health insurance plan for dependents is available during the first 30 days of each quarter.

Information regarding policy benefits, brochures, lists of contracted providers, petitions for exemption from the mandatory insurance plan, and optional dependent coverage is available through the Campus Student Health Insurance Office, Veitch Student Center, (909) 787-5683, fax (909) 787-4374.

CAREER CENTER

The Career Center provides assistance to undergraduate and graduate students in career decision making, internship/cooperative education placement, graduate and professional school application, and the job search process. It is open year-round.

Students are encouraged to use the Career Center throughout their years at UCR. For a modest fee, alumni may also take advantage of these services.

Career Planning

Career Library The center's library contains general career information, reports of wage and labor trends, employment forecasts, job search materials, directories of employers, and current job openings.

Career Seminars and Workshops Workshops are held throughout the year on topics that include career planning, skills/interests analysis, résumé writing, interviewing techniques, and job search strategies. A quarterly series of career seminars offers students the opportunity to meet and talk with professionals from a variety of occupations.

UCR tutor Renato Grillo of the Americorps Program works with students at Highland Elementary School in Riverside. Photo by Steve Walag

Individual and Group Counseling Counselors assist students in the process of determining career possibilities most suited to their interests, education, and talents.

Major Decision Program Those who have not declared their academic major are encouraged to attend the Major Decision Seminar series. This series is designed to acquaint students with the variety of majors available at UCR. Several different disciplines are presented each quarter. It is also recommended that undeclared students take advantage of vocational testing and career counseling.

Vocational Testing Combined with counseling and other career services, vocational tests can be valuable in making academic choices and identifying career options.

Alumni Career Network — www.careers.ucr.edu— More than 500 UCR alumni have volunteered to assist students in their career development by providing informational interviews and on-campus presentations.

Underrepresented Students' Career Development Program

The Career Center offers extensive programming to promote the professional development of underrepresented students. The services include skills-building workshops, field trips, and special career forums which bring employment representatives from business, industry, and government to campus. Underrepresented and disadvantaged students of all academic disciplines and levels are encouraged to take part in these activities.

Student Employment Office

Throughout the year hundreds of part-time, temporary, and summer jobs are posted in the Student Employment Office and at www.careers.ucr.edu. The office hosts an annual summer job fair, job search workshops, and on-campus interviews for seasonal jobs.

Job Search Assistance

Current Job Openings Job vacancies are posted at www.careers.ucr.edu and in the Career Library.

Interview Preparation Practice interviews are offered with the use of video tape.

On-Campus Interviews This program brings employment recruiters to campus to interview graduating students for professional positions. The 2001-2002 schedule attracted such diverse corporations as Automated Data Processing, Inc.; The Boeing Company; Deloitte & Touche LLP; Enterprise Rent-A-Car; Ernst & Young International Ltd.; Farmers Insurance Group; Gallo Wine Co.; Maxim Healthcare Services; Merck & Co.; SBC Pacific Telephone Company; The Sherwin-Williams Co.; Union Pacific Railroad; Unisys Corp.; Verizon Communications; and Wells Fargo Home Mortgage.

Résumé Writing Brochures give instruction on résumé preparation. Workshops are offered, and counselors critique résumés by appointment or during daily "Drop-In Hours."

Graduate/Professional School Application

Graduate/Professional School Catalog Collection An extensive collection of graduate and professional school catalogs, directories, and program rankings is available in the Career Library.

Letters of Reference Files Students can establish a confidential letters of reference file for graduate or professional school. The Career Center will send the file to the various schools and programs to which the student is applying.

Statement of Purpose Brochures on how to write the statement of purpose are available. Counselors review statement drafts and provide feedback and suggestions.

Salary and Employment Information

See appendix D: Salary and Employment Information for statistics on UCR graduates.

Academic Internship Program

Veitch Student Center (Northwest wing); (909) 787-3631

Off-campus learning experiences are a significant academic option in many degree plans at UCR. More than 90 percent of UCR graduates engage in some career-related work experience before graduation. The Academic Internship Program offers assistance to students seeking this type of experience and serves as the coordinating unit for such activities. Internships may be part-time volunteer experiences or may offer a salary or stipend. Students can earn credit for an internship if an academic component is completed on campus. This requires a faculty sponsor from an appropriate department. Internships are available on an ongoing basis or may be developed to meet the student's particular career interest. Both undergraduates and graduate students are eligible for placement.

Interns work in settings such as community services, government offices, banks, manufacturing firms, retail establishments, research labs, newspapers, radio and television stations, museums, hospitals, law offices, and other agencies.

COUNSELING CENTER

The Counseling Center exists to help students acquire the personal skills, self-knowledge, and psychological resources that will enhance their university experience in terms of developing their full potential as students and as emotionally healthy people. The center seeks to achieve these goals by counseling students individually or in groups; by contributing to the university environment through consultation, training, and outreach; and by studying the environment and recommending changes based upon research data and clinical judgement. In addition, the center administers national and state qualifying examinations. Services include the following:

Individual or couple therapy is available to students on a short-term basis. The goals of counseling include facilitating the student's personal growth and self-esteem, development of satisfying relationships, effective communication, educational and career decision making, and the establishment of personal values.

Group therapy involves people meeting face-to-face with one or more trained group therapists and talking about what's troubling them. Members also give feedback to each other by expressing their own feelings about what someone says or does. This interaction gives group members an opportunity to try out new ways of behaving and to learn more about the way they interact with others. Both general and specialized groups are offered.

Psychological and career-interest tests are used as part of the counseling process to facilitate self-understanding and decision making.

Referrals are made to appropriate resources on campus and in the community.

Biofeedback training is used, usually as an adjunct to personal counseling, for stress-related symptoms such as tension and migraine headaches, test anxiety, and sleep disorders.

Workshops address developmental issues and teach preventive mental health techniques (e.g., assertiveness training, overcoming procrastination, and stress management).

Consultation and training services include face-to-face meetings and telephone contacts with faculty, staff, or students to discuss concerns about students or student life.

Outreach presentations are primarily informational in nature, on topics such as how to help a distressed student and orientation to center services.

National and state qualifying examinations administered by the center include the MCAT, LSAT, PRAXIS, and MAT.

Services to registered students are free and confidential. Appointments can be scheduled by calling (909) 787-5531. If the need is urgent, a staff member is available for consultation immediately. After-hours emergency help can be obtained by calling UCR Police (909) 787-5222 or the Riverside Helpline (909) 686-4357.

ETHNIC STUDENT PROGRAMS

African Student Programs

The African Student Programs (ASP) office coordinates and oversees student activities and programs that enhance cultural awareness and appreciation of ethnic diversities of the campus, the community, and the world.

In addition to cultural enrichment, ASP's objective is to promote academic excellence by providing a Retention Success Network and encouraging and awarding academic success. ASP also assists students in graduate school and career development decisions. Advisory and consultant services are provided to the clubs and organizations that are a part of ASP or UCR. Additionally, ASP seeks grant funding and research opportunities to enhance students' academic and professional development. ASP administers the Saturday Academy Weekend School (SAWS), the National Youth Sports Program (NYSP), and the NYSP Girl's Sports Clinic.

The Pan African Theme Hall (PATH), located in the Aberdeen-Inverness Residence Hall, provides the opportunity for students to learn about African culture throughout the diaspora and how it relates to the world around us today.

Director Alfredo Figueroa, staff, and students discuss Chicano Student Programs issues. Photo by Ariceli Lucatero

Asian Pacific Student Programs

With the education of the whole person in mind, the Asian Pacific Student Programs (APSP) office strives to promote a diverse learning environment at the UCR campus, providing the community with opportunities to learn from and about Asian and Pacific Islander students. APSP promotes an educational dialogue at UCR that respects and embraces the unique histories and experiences of ethnic communities, and incorporates these values into the development of the cultural fabric of the institution.

APSP provides peer mentoring; new student orientation; Asian and Pacific Islander Awareness Month; lecture, speaker, film and video series; leadership training; residence hall outreach; and youth and community outreach. APSP staff members also advise more than two dozen Asian and Pacific Islander organizations. Affiliations include fraternal, religious, sociocultural, political, media and preprofessional.

Chicano Student Programs

The Chicano Student Programs Office is a special support program and coordinating center for projects and services responding to the needs of all Chicano/Latino students on campus. The office is aimed at maximizing the students' success potential while enrolled in the university. Support services include advising and individual counseling, if needed, referral information, and the coordination of special programs and activities. Some activities and programs include Chicano Senior Dinner, Cinco de Mayo programming, Leadership Training, New Student/Parent Orientation, Speaker Series, Ballet Folklorico, Community Projects, and advisement of various clubs and organizations.

Native American Student Programs

The Native American Student Programs Office provides educational, cultural, and social support for American Indian students. Such activities include American Indian Academic Speaker Series, the annual Medicine Ways Conference and Pow Wow, "Indian Time" radio program on KUCR (88.3 or kucr.org on RealPlayer), and the Indian Times newspaper. In addition, the Native American Student Programs Office provides a linkage by referral to the wide array of student services and special programs available to UCR students.

HOUSING SERVICES

UCR student housing provides an environment which encourages academic pursuits and personal growth. Living on campus allows students to be part of the college community, with opportunities to participate in activities that complement their in-classroom educational experience.

Residence Halls

UCR provides for more than 3,000 students in double and triple rooms, 40 to 60 residents to a living unit. All halls on all floors are coeducational, and some feature a common academic or social interest which residents share. All rooms are furnished and air conditioned. Advantages of residential life include educational, social, cultural, and recreational programs; counseling and guidance services; prepared meals; a supportive study environment; wheelchair accessibility for disabled students and visitors; and job opportunities. Residents may choose from three convenient payment plans. Staff and residents work together to provide a multitude of activities and programs that develop a sense of community and provide social interaction. Educational support includes academic study groups, tutorial assistance programs, computer labs, various seminars, study rooms, and scheduled study hours. Additional activities include weekly hall competitions, trips to the mountains and beaches, theme dances, special dinners, game shows, cultural events, and intramural teams.

Residents have a choice of various dining plans and dining facilities. Meals offered are breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Monday through Friday, plus brunch and dinner on Saturday and Sunday. Meal hours are flexible to accommodate student schedules. A wide variety of food is featured daily. Three hot entrees are available at every meal, along with a salad buffet, deli bar, daily specials, assorted desserts, fresh fruit, and much more.

Residents can use recreational centers that feature TV lounges, pool and ping-pong tables, video game machines, fitness rooms, piano rooms, and social lounges. In addition, there are bike storage areas, vending machines, and laundry rooms. Small convenience stores/coffeehouses in the residence halls sell cappuccino, snacks, school supplies, toiletries, and more.

Family Student Housing

The Canyon Crest Family Student Housing complex is conveniently located within walking distance of campus. There are 203 two-bedroom and 66 three-bedroom houses available to families with or without children. These units are moderately priced and unfurnished, except for stove and refrigerator. The university provides grounds maintenance, repair service, water, and trash removal. Students are responsible for the remainder of the utilities. Nestled in the center of the complex is a park with a recreation area, playground equipment, barbecue pits, and picnic facilities.

Campus Apartments

The Bannockburn Village and Plaza, Stonehaven, and International Village apartment complexes offer a wide variety of apartments and suites, as well as residential and commercial services. Apartment-style living is available to all transfer and continuing students. Apartments are either furnished or unfurnished and come equipped with refrigerators, ovens and stoves, carpeting, window blinds, heating, and air conditioning.

Residents enjoy access to swimming pools, a Jacuzzi, picnic areas and barbecues, a fitness room, recreational and study rooms, computer labs, TV lounges, vending machines, bike storage, secure laundry rooms, and sport courts. Other services include equipment check-out, emergency assistance, and copier availability. Campus apartments residents can buy meal plans. Regular programming opportunities and discount entertainment events are offered.

UCR provides for about 1,000 students in apartments like Stonehaven pictured above, 3,000 students in residences, and 269 families in family housing. Phase II of Pentland Hills residence hallopens Fall 2002. Photo by Steve Walag

Community Living

The Community Living Office assists students, faculty, and staff in obtaining suitable off-campus accommodations by providing detailed listings of apartments, rooms to rent, and people seeking to share housing. Numerous modern apartment complexes are located within a three-mile radius of the campus.

The university does not inspect off-campus accommodations and is not a party to negotiations between landlord and student. Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to consider living arrangements early in order to secure accommodations near campus by the beginning of school.

INTERNATIONAL SERVICES CENTER

The International Services Center (ISC) assists international students and scholars, offers support services to those interested in opportunities abroad, and features an international resource library. Intercultural programs, social events, and foreign speakers are presented. Protocol and visit arrangements are provided to the international guests of the campus.

Services to International Students and Scholars The ISC provides assistance to UCR's international students, scholars, and their dependents. Newly admitted, nonimmigrant students are required to participate in the orientation program which is held at the beginning of each quarter to help new students adjust to their new environment and the campus. In particular, students learn how to comply with government and university regulations related to their visa status. Throughout the year, workshops, excursions, and individual advising sessions are offered.

Special Scholarships for International Students The University of California has reciprocal agreements with more than 140 institutions worldwide that provide competitive, one-year scholarships to study at any UC campus. Applications for this scholarship are obtained and processed at the foreign campus. Participating institutions are listed under the Education Abroad Program heading in the Curricula and Courses section of this catalog.

Advocacy for Permanent Residents Permanent resident students (students born abroad but not U.S. citizens) are offered services specific to their needs, including enrichment events throughout the year to help them integrate their multicultural experiences.

Opportunities Abroad UCR encourages students to include an international experience as part of a degree objective. Identification of the appropriate program option is important. The ISC has specific information on the Education Abroad Program, the Fulbright Student Program, direct enrollment options, and alternative opportunities. ISC advisors are available to discuss academic expectations, cultural adjustment, and reentry.

Education Abroad Program The University of California's Education Abroad Program (EAP) is often regarded as an examplar among exchange programs in colleges and universities nationwide. It is the largest and most varied program of its kind and has a distinguished reputation.

Students interested in the language, literature, science, art, culture, history, government, or social institutions of the EAP countries have the opportunity to gain substantially from first-hand academic experiences. Opportunities are available at each class level, with the traditional year abroad generally taken in the junior year. Short-term options are available in selected countries and in targeted academic fields.

The UC EAP operates in cooperation with more than 140 host institutions in 33 countries worldwide, and annually sends more than 3,000 students overseas. EAP site details are described in the Curricula and Courses section of this catalog under Education Abroad Program.

Interested students should begin to plan for this experience as freshmen, since there are advanced language requirements for some countries and the application process is completed two quarters to a year in advance of departure. Additionally, students are encouraged to enroll in courses offering global perspectives and background on the United States as good foundation for a year abroad.

Fulbright Student Program The ISC coordinates the application process for enrolled UCR students who enter the national Fulbright Student Program competition. Graduating seniors and graduate students can find brochures, applications, and information on procedures at the center. The application period is May to October for participation in the following year.

Direct Enrollment Options As an alternative to EAP, the center provides information, advising, and administrative services for hundreds of other study options. Such options include summer study, discipline-specific study, and additional country locations.

Undergraduate students must file a Planned University Leave Program (PULP) form to maintain their ability to reenter UCR upon return from abroad. For further information on PULP, refer to Withdrawals and Leaves of Absence in the Finances and Registration section of this catalog.

Alternative Opportunities Nonstudy opportunities abroad are popular. The ISC maintains liaisons with most of the networks offering internships, employment, and budget travel. Program selections, applications, and guidance are provided at the center.

International Educational Exchange Library The ISC houses a library of catalogs, books, maps, and videos regarding the various options for international study or work. Intercultural journals and reference materials are available for professional, academic, and career research. Comprehensive resources include information on financial aid, employment (voluntary or paid, temporary or career), foreign travel, and intercultural communication on cultures and countries.

THE LEARNING CENTER

The Learning Center provides academic support to all enrolled undergraduates at UCR. Each quarter it offers various programs and services to help students succeed and excel academically. These programs and services include the following:

•   Professional and peer counseling
•   Tutorial assistance
•   Math assistance — self-paced instruction, labs, and study groups
•   State-of-the art computer lab
•   Science study groups — Biology, Chemistry, and Physics
•   Empowerment programs targeted at first-generation and underrepresented students
•   Writing and reading development
•   Graduate placement exam preparation — GRE, LSAT, CBEST, MCAT, and GMAT
•   Graduate Student English Proficiency programs

New quarters for the Learning Center (top) and the adjacent 575-seat lecture hall (below), which opened for Winter 2002 classes.Jose Rodriguez and Sydney Rice use the center's state-of-the-art computer facilities. Top and bottom photos by Andrew Tan

STUDENT SPECIAL SERVICES

Services for Students with Disabilities offers information to prospective students about available services, financial aid, housing, mobility, or other concerns related to attending UCR. Prospective students are invited to contact the office early in their planning to attend UCR. For specific information about admission requirements, contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

Services available to UCR students may include information and referral to on- and off-campus services, transportation and mobility assistance, and academic support services.

Veterans' Educational Benefits

Student Special Services
125 Costo Hall
(909) 787-3861 (voice and TTY)
specserv@pop.ucr.edu; specialservices.ucr.edu

Student Special Services acts as the certifying official and liaison with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) for students who are eligible for DVA educational benefits as a result of their own military service or a service-connected death or complete and permanent disability of a parent or spouse. Students who receive such educational benefits may also be eligible for special DVA-sponsored work-study and tutorial benefits.

Students wishing to receive DVA educational benefits are encouraged to contact Student Special Services as soon as they are admitted to UCR. The staff is also available to assist students with any problems relating to veterans' educational benefits, such as nonreceipt of checks or forms. Students should be aware of the standards for satisfactory progress at UCR; the pertinent information is detailed under Scholarship Regulations in the Academic Regulations section of this catalog. Also, it is the student's responsibility to report to Student Special Services any change in status that may affect benefits.

Children and spouses of veterans whose death or disability (at any percentage) was service-connected may also be eligible for exemption from most university fees under provisions of the California Educational Code. Application may be made to any county veterans services office. Claims for fee exemptions should be presented to the university during the fiscal year (July 1 to June 30) for which the claim applies. Retroactive approval can be granted only in situations in which students applied for the exemption in a timely manner but approval was delayed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs processing of an original or reopened service-connected disability compensation or Dependency and Indemnity Compensation claim.

Vocational Rehabilitation Services

State Department of Rehabilitation
3130 Chicago Avenue
Riverside, CA 92507
(909) 782-6650 (Voice) or (909) 682-0143 (TTY)

Students who have a disability that handicaps them vocationally may be eligible for services from a state department of rehabilitation office. These services may include vocational counseling and guidance, training (with payment of costs such as books, fees, and tuition), and job placement. Under certain circumstances students may also qualify for help with medical needs, living expenses, and transportation.

Appointments may be arranged through the above address.

Voter Registration

Voters who need to register for the first time, or reregister because they have moved or switched their party affiliation, can obtain forms on campus.

Voter registration forms can be obtained from the Student Special Services Office in 125 Costo Hall.

Voters may also request a form by calling 1-800-345-VOTE, or complete an online form at the Secretary of State's Web site at ss.ca.gov.

OTHER SERVICES FOR STUDENTS

Bookstore

At the UCR Bookstore, students can purchase all textbooks needed for their classes, as well as most necessary school supplies. The bookstore also carries a large selection of general interest books on topics ranging from art to zoology, children's books, reference books, and magazines.

In addition, the bookstore sells gift items, backpacks, greeting cards, posters, art supplies, photographic supplies, office products, electronics accessories, and a large variety of UCR-imprinted sportswear, gifts, mugs, class rings, graduation caps and gowns, graduation announcements, and other associated merchandise.

CompUCR, located in the bookstore, sells a variety of computer hardware platforms, printers, and supplies, along with a large selection of computer books and software.

Special Order Service is available for any book in print through the General Book Department. Special order services are available in each department of the bookstore. Other services include phone cards, film processing, check cashing, computer-automated "books in print" information service, and faculty cap and gown rental.

Book Buy-Back Students may sell used textbooks back to the bookstore for up to 60 percent of their retail value during the first and last week of each quarter. Students can also sell textbooks back at any time during the school year for wholesale value. Check with the bookstore for more detailed information and specific requirements associated with book buy-back.

Students can cash checks for $10 over the amount of purchase with a valid UCR student ID or California driver's license. Faculty and staff can cash checks to a maximum of $50 a day, no purchase required. To make use of this service, faculty and staff need to apply for a check-cashing card at the bookstore.

Campus Media

Highlander

The Highlander is UCR's student newspaper. In publication since 1955, it consistently provides quality reporting and insightful editorials on a variety of campus-related issues, as well as coverage of UCR cultural and sports events. The Highlander is published every Tuesday during the academic year and is completely student-run and operated. The paper receives its funding from advertising and a student fee. The Highlander provides all students and faculty with an opportunity to take part in the campus community, as well as an outlet through which their voice can be heard.

The Highlander staff is open to all students with a desire to write and a passion for journalism. Working on the Highlander is an excellent opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience in the myriad of skills necessary for a career in the communications field. It also gives writers a chance to cover important events and interview public figures. The Highlander offers similar opportunities for business staff, photographers, and graphic artists.

KUCR (88.3 FM)

Listen to KUCR with any mp3 player at kucr.org

KUCR is the radio station of UCR. It is an educational, noncommercial, class-A station licensed to the University of California by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Managed and operated by the students, faculty, and staff of the UCR campus, KUCR embraces campus and public needs, involving student participation at all levels. It honors the university's respect for diverse points of view, ethnic backgrounds, political beliefs, attitudes, and orientations by providing "alternative" programming not normally heard on mainstream commercial stations. This type of alternative service is the touchstone of quality educational broadcasting as originally conceived by the FCC and has characterized KUCR since its founding nearly 30 years ago. Programming includes classical music, public-affairs commentaries, jazz, reggae, alternative rock, soul, blues, Latin, salsa, oldies, live events, interviews, news, and much else. The station presently has a range of 30 to 60 miles covering the community of Riverside and cities inland from Los Angeles, an area comprising more than a million people.

KUCR welcomes applications from all members of the campus for music, news, and public affairs programming. Whether as an extracurricular activity or as training for a career in the media, work at KUCR is exciting, educational, and richly rewarding.

UCR Card

All students are required to carry and show a permanent photo card for identification for most official transactions. This includes checking out books from the libraries, entrance into the Student Recreation Center, and entrance into various other buildings on campus. The UCR card can be a meal card for residence hall living and give access to dorm rooms. It may be used as a debit card for discounted purchases at dining services as well as purchases made at The Exchange, the bookstore, printing and reprographics, and all convenience stores. The card is accepted for payment of bills at the Cashier's office in Hinderaker Hall and in vending machines and copiers at all libraries and in laundry facilities at all campus housing locations.

Child Development Center

Early care and education services are available on campus for infants, toddlers, preschool, and kindergarten children (from four months through 5 years of age). Innovative learning and development programs are offered morning and afternoon, as is a school-age summer program. The center is open to children of students, faculty, and staff of UCR. Parents are encouraged to become involved in the early learning program. Internship and tutorial positions are available to UCR students. The center is equipped with observation rooms to facilitate research opportunities. Classrooms have computers and developmentally based equipment and materials. The center is accredited by the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs of the National Association for the Education of Young Children.

Commons

The University Commons is the center of student life on campus. The Commons Complex includes the Student Lounge; meeting rooms; student government offices; three ATMs; the UCR Bookstore; and the Exchange store. Offices for most student services programs are in the complex and in neighboring Costo Hall.

At the Main Desk students can cash personal checks ($30 limit), send and receive faxes, and obtain change. Students can check out equipment to play games such as chess, Ping-Pong, and pool. Other Main Lounge facilities include video games, TV, and vending machines for snacks, drinks, and stamps.

The Commons provides a pleasant and comfortable setting for students, faculty, and staff. Entertainment and activities are regularly scheduled in the Bell Tower area.

Operations of the Commons are guided by the Commons Board of Governors. Nine of the 11 members of this board are students, who play an important role in its activities.

Food Services

The Commons offers students a variety of food choices in areas such as the Main Cafeteria, Mama Mia's (Italian Food), Gourmet Soup Bar, Gerardo's Baja Grill (Mexican), Twisters (Burgers), Super Subs (made-to-order sandwiches), Bonzai Bowls and Sushi (Asian Food), and the Campus Grille. Johnathan's Coffee Espresso Cart is a snack-and-beverage cart by Hinderaker Hall, and Court Yard Cafe, featuring smoothies, Deli sandwiches, a Taqueria, and fresh salads, offers food and beverage items near the Science Library.

Other venues for food in the Commons and elsewhere on campus include the following: 

Bear Necessities Convenience Store, in the heart of the Commons, has beverages, snacks, frozen yogurt, and "grab 'n go" items.

Bear Grounds Coffee House, featuring Starbucks Coffee® and Krispy Kreme Doughnuts®, is adjacent to the Bear Necessities Convenience Store and Terrace Rooms in Commons West Court. Specialty coffee, pastries, and doughnuts are available into the evening hours.

The Barn — Big West Bar & Grill, built in 1916, is one of the oldest buildings on campus and was originally a stable for campus horses. After the horses' departure, the building was remodeled to be the first campus cafeteria. Over the years the Barn has been used for dances, poetry readings, musical performances, and food and beverage service. Open to students, faculty, and staff, the Barn currently provides food services and catering, and offers entertainment seating inside or on the patio courtyard. The University Club, a membership organization, is also located in the Barn.

Cultural Events

The UCR Office of Cultural Events serves as a cultural, intellectual, and educational resource for the university and the surrounding communities, exposing audiences to artists whose work has laid the foundation of the performing arts and those whose creative visions are shaping the arts for the next century.

Performing Arts Series In the past 30 seasons, the UCR Cultural Events program has presented more than 400 performances by some of the world's most distinguished talents. Artists who have performed in the series include the dance companies of Bella Lewitsky, Donald Byrd, Mark Morris, Garth Fagan, and Ballet Hispanico; classical musicians such as the Juilliard Quartet, Chanticleer, and the Tokyo String Quartet; jazz legends Dr. Billy Taylor, Dianne Reeves, and Wynton Marsalis; world music artists Pancho Sanchez and Tito Puente; and theatrical troupes such as the National Theatre for the Deaf and the California Shakespeare Festival.

UCR Master Classes In addition to performing, visiting artists also conduct master classes for UCR students. In coordination with academic departments and student services programs, students have the opportunity to interact with professional choreographers, composers, actors, and musicians who are at the top of their field, thus enhancing their educational experiences.

Chalk the Walk is a five-day arts festival event in which students use their artistic ability to create spectacular works of art in chalk on the Commons pavement. Cash prizes are awarded in two categories: Original Works and Copies of the Masters. 2002-2003 will mark the 13th annual "Chalk the Walk" event. This event is co-sponsored by ASUCR.

Two Chalk the Walk entries. Photo by Jeanne Boyer

Music by the Tower Summer Concerts Series consists of festival concerts in July. Early Sunday evenings, families gather on the lawn surrounding the bell tower on the UCR campus to enjoy free musical performances. The concert series attracts family audiences from all over the Inland Empire, making it one of the most enjoyable, free, family activities in the region.

Gender Education and Resource Services

Gender Education and Resource Services (GEARS) offers programs, projects, and services that focus on issues facing women and men today. During the year, the office presents workshops, speakers, films, and activities addressing women's and men's concerns. It also provides personal "drop-in" support through an extensive referral service and counseling. Students have the opportunity to develop special projects through the office, for which they can receive academic or internship credit. Contact GEARS for specific information on the Campus Safety Escort Service ([909] 787-3772), the Campus Assault and Harassment Prevention Program ([909] 787-5000), empowerment groups, office-specific activities, the radio show (KUCR 88.3 FM or kucr.org on on any mp3 player), and internships.

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Resource Center

The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Resource Center (LGBTRC) provides support, education, and advocacy services for the LGBT campus community and anyone dealing with sexual orientation or gender identity issues. Educational programs and cultural events provide campus-wide awareness of LGBT issues and lives. The center offers Web resources, free pamphlets, magazines, and a lending library of books and videos for academic research and personal growth. It also provides "drop-in" support and referrals to on- and off-campus resources. The ALLIES program, a project inviting heterosexual and LGBT involvement, is a network of students, faculty, and staff who support the LGBT campus community. Anyone may become an ALLY by attending a seminar and signing a contract to provide a "safe place" on campus. Learn more about ALLIES, find resources on topics ranging from spirituality to communities of color, or visit the online calendar of events at lgbtrc.ucr.edu.

Ombudsperson

The role of the Ombudsperson is to ensure that all members of the university community — students, staff, faculty, and administrators — receive fair treatment within the university. Anyone who has a university-related problem, is in conflict with someone on campus, or has been treated unfairly can seek the assistance of the Ombudsperson.

The Office of the Ombudsperson provides an avenue for informal conflict resolution. The Ombudsperson determines what policies apply to a particular situation and develops strategies for dealing with the problem. The Ombudsperson can also investigate complaints, facilitate communication between the parties in conflict, negotiate, mediate, and otherwise support informal conflict resolution. The Ombudsperson pursues complaints only with the consent of the complainant. In addition, the ombudsperson can recommend changes in university regulations.

Some topics that have been brought to the office's attention include transfer difficulties, student misconduct, harassment, disputes about fees, and conflicts with supervisors and instructors.

All communications are confidential. The office functions independently of the usual administrative structures.

Student Conduct and Policies

Police Services

The University of California Police Department (UCPD) operates 24 hours per day, 365 days a year. The department's 24 police officers have full police powers and are responsible for all law enforcement activities and criminal investigations on the UCR campus. Police officers work in uniform or plain-clothes patrolling the campus in marked and unmarked vehicles, on bicycles, and by foot. Five university police officers, along with five officers from the Riverside Police Department, are assigned to the University Neighborhood Enhancement Team (UNET) and provide police services for the area surrounding the UCR campus.

Emergencies The UCPD Communications Center is the Public Safety Answering Point for all 9-1-1 emergency calls originating on campus. The telephone reporting procedure for police, fire, and medical emergencies is as follows:

•   If there is a 9-1-1 instruction sticker on the phone, follow the directions on the sticker

•   On any campus phone requiring a 9 to be dialed for an off-campus line, dial 9-9-1-1

•   On any campus pay phone, dial 9-1-1

Emergency call boxes are located in or near most parking lots around the campus. Use these call boxes to report directly to the Police Department communications center any emergency or suspicious activity.

Nonemergency business calls to the Police Department should be placed by dialing (909) 787-5222.

Reporting Crime All thefts, other criminal incidents, and suspicious activity occurring on campus should be immediately reported to the Police Department by phoning, using emergency call boxes, or going to the police station. The police station is located at 3500 Canyon Crest Drive, adjacent to Parking Lot 24. Reporting crimes to the Police Department better enables the police to return stolen property and helps the police protect other members of the campus community from similar incidents. Reporting suspicious activity helps prevent crimes and apprehend offenders.

Programs The department's programs stress crime prevention, security, and personal safety. Seminars are offered to instruct members of the campus community on how better to protect themselves and their property. Call (909) 787-5387 for crime prevention information.

Lost and Found Found property should be turned in to the Police Department. Report lost property so the department can watch for it. Office hours for lost and found are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. Call (909) 787-5212 for information.

Additional Information For more information on the UCR Police Department, incident reporting, and campus security see appendix C. Campus crime statistics are available at police.ucr.edu or by calling the department at (909) 787-5222.

The Campus Security and Crime Report is available at police.ucr.edu/securityreport. The report contains a summary of crimes reported on the campus and in other designated areas during the past three calendar years. It also contains references to university and campus policies concerned with criminal activity and security on campus. Printed copies are available at the UCR Police Department, 3500 Canyon Crest Drive, Riverside, CA 92521; (909) 787-3853.

Transportation and Parking Services

All vehicles parking on the UCR campus must display a valid regular or visitor UCR parking permit from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Parking permits may be obtained from Parking Services or the information kiosks near University Avenue and Martin Luther King Boulevard, open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Saturday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Parking Services arranges special parking for disabled people. For help with special parking problems or for additional information about parking, see the address above.

The Highlander Hauler is a free shuttle service for students, staff and faculty. Stops include the residence halls, Hinderaker Hall, the UCR/City Sports Center, University Extension, other campus locations, and Canyon Crest Towne Centre shopping center. The Hauler is equipped for wheelchair access. Schedules are available from the parking information kiosks, the Parking Services Office, and other campus locations.