SERVICES AND RESOURCES
ACCESS
Academia and
Community Collaborating and Empowering Student Success
The ACCESS purpose is to
provide programming for potential students by promoting the value and access of
higher education. Programming is provided through parent education, community
(public and private) collaboration, student tutoring, and faculty involvement.
Student Academic
Services Outreach Program
(760) 750-4870
The Student Academic Services
Outreach Program (SASOP) seeks to prepare and increase the number of
economically, educationally, physically, and environmentally disadvantaged
students entering and graduating from post secondary education. Committed to
providing academic outreach and retention services to students, parents, and
the community, SASOP cultivates a responsive, supportive relationship by
promoting the value of higher education. As educational advocates, SASOP
empowers students by providing them with academic skills enrichment,
facilitating the college entrance and admissions process, developing leadership
skills and opportunities, and establishing collaborative partnerships with private
and public sectors. SASOP embraces the CSUSM and Student Affairs mission of
achieving excellence through diversity, fostering the growth, scholarship, and
success of our global communities.
SASOP activities include
short- and long-term efforts concentrating on K-12 students. Activities range
from student leadership conferences, tutoring, precollege advising, skills and
self-esteem workshops, and school site visits. In addition, SASOP maintains a
Student/ Community Academic Center with IBM and Macintosh computers, open to
students and the community from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday on a
first-come, first-served basis. SASOP also works with community-based
organizations in building positive and collaborative relationships. For more
information about SASOP, phone or visit the office at SMACC, 120 Craven Drive,
Suite 104.
Upward Bound
(760) 750-4014
The Upward Bound Program (a
federally funded TRIO program) provides academic counseling and guidance
services to 60 high school students in North County. Through an application and
interview process, whereby eligibility requirements and a student’s academic
needs are assessed, participants are selected. With a strong commitment from
the student, the program has three components (fall, spring, and summer) per
year for four years. During the year, there are Saturday classes and
activities, after-school tutoring, field trips, leadership opportunities and
counseling sessions. All of this and more is included in a summer residential
program that lasts one month. Upward Bound assists high-potential students as
they pursue graduation from high school, admission to the campus of their
choice, and graduation from college.
GEAR UP
(760) 750-4870
Grant Middle
School
(760) 432-2452
In cooperation with local
schools, agencies and corporations, the GEAR UP program provides services,
activities and opportunities for sixth- through tenth-grade students in North
County. The program offers intensive educational components through in-class,
afterschool, Saturday, summer classes and workshops. Programs include
collegegoing experiences, such as structured leadership development
opportunities, community service activities, career internships and job
shadowing programs, and cultural and educational field trips with an infusion
of role models, community/campus professionals, and business executives. The
program encourages the development of wellrounded youth, academic excellence,
and provides the foundation needed to enter postsecondary education.
Arts and Lectures
The CSU San Marcos Arts and
Lectures series is coordinated through the University Library. The series
features a variety of concerts, lectures, and theatrical performances designed
to enhance instruction and celebrate the University’s Mission Statement with
the communities it serves. The University Library serves as the campus art
gallery by hosting several art exhibits each semester, featuring installation,
mixedmedia, and mainstream artists.
Athletics
Office of External Affairs
Athletics Office, CRA 1202
Phone: (760) 750-7100
E-mail: athletics@csusm.edu www.csusm.edu/athletics/
The Purpose
The objectives of the
intercollegiate athletic programs at CSUSM include:
• Student emphasis. To emphasize the student component of student-athlete, seeking not
only successful teams for the university but also 100% graduation rates of team
members.
• Lifetime sports. To develop athletic programs in lifelong sports that students can
take with them after graduation, providing benefits throughout a lifetime.
• Academic enrichment. To augment the academic programs of the university with
experiential learning that takes place through sports, striving to develop
confidence, discipline, perseverance, and teamwork in student-athletes.
• Student recruitment. To enhance the effectiveness of student recruitment, blending the
appeal of quality athletic programs with the appeal of quality academic
programs for the benefit and enrichment of the whole university community.
• Community linkages. To establish new linkages and strengthen existing linkages with
all members of the surrounding communities.
The Coaches
Fred Hanover, Head Coach,
Golf
Telephone: (760) 750-7110
E-mail: fhanover@csusm.edu
Dan Anderson, Assistant Golf
Coach
Telephone: (760) 750-7100
E-mail: fhanover@csusm.edu
Steve Scott, Head Coach,
Track and Cross Country
Telephone: (760) 750-7105
E-mail: sscott@csusm.edu
Joe Keating, Assistant Track
and Cross Country Coach
Telephone: (760) 750-4321
E-mail:
jkeating@csusm.edu
Wes Williams, Jr., Assistant
Track and Field Coach
Telephone: (760) 750-7106
E-mail: sscott@csusm.edu
The Facilities
The brand new $1.6 million
Mangrum track opened in September, 1999. Modeled after the Olympic track
facility in Atlanta, this 400 meter, eight-lane track meets all NCAA standards.
The track surface is an all-weather synthetic surface consisting of a styrene
butadiene rubber blend. There are field event venues for pole vaulting, long
jump, high jump, shot put, discuss, hammer toss, and javelin. A turf soccer
field is contained inside the track oval.
Every year Cal State San
Marcos hosts a 5K “Cougar Chase” and a “Fore! Education” golf tournament to
generate community support for our track, crosscountry, and golf activities.
Thanks to the generosity of the golf course management companies, the golf
teams practice five times a week on some of the finest golf courses.
Conveniences
ATM Services
A full range of ATM services
are available to the campus community via the ATM machine located in the University
Commons. The ATM offers 24-hour access to cash withdrawals, and is a member of
the STAR and PLUS system ATM networks.
Food Services
(760) 750-4751 The on campus
food services, located in the University Commons Building, include dining room
facilities, catering services, a convenience store operation, and vending
machines. The Dome and Cougar Store are an auxiliary operation of the CSUSM
Foundation, a non-profit corporation, with proceeds being used to further the
educational aims of the University. The Dome is open Monday through Thursday,
7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Friday. The Cougar Store
is open 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Friday, and 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. Vending machines are located on
both floors of the University Commons, and in Academic Hall and University
Hall.
University Store
(760) 750-4730
The CSU San Marcos University
Store provides a wide range of products and services, including textbooks for
classes, special class orders, general interest books, calculators, office
supplies, imprinted CSUSM clothing, computer hardware, software, and gift
items. The University Store is a an auxiliary operation of the CSUSM
Foundation, a nonprofit corporation, with proceeds being used to further the
educational aims of the University. Services include:
• textbooks — over 1,000
titles are requested by the faculty each semester;
• academic, trade, and technical
literature — 5,000 titles are available to support the academic programs, with
48-hour access to 45,000 titles;
• computer sales — a variety
of computer hardware, software, and support titles are available at special
educational discounts; and
• classroom supplies, and
University catalogs and class schedules.
Health, Counseling and Disability
Services
The mission of this area is
to assist students in obtaining their educational goals by providing services
and accommodations which promote mental and physical well-being. The following
three units work together in developing preventive educational programs and
individual services for students. Services are designed to assist students in
making informed choices and decisions about their well-being.
Counseling and
Psychological Services (CAPS)
(760) 750-4910
SMACC 102
CAPS provides services to
help students cope with personal and academic difficulties. Short-term individual,
couple, family, and group counseling is available to enrolled CSUSM students at
no charge. Students come to CAPS for many reasons:
• To resolve personal
problems that interfere with academic performance, such as anxiety, depression,
loss, financial problems, relationship and family conflict.
• To develop more effective
stress management, problem solving, decisionmaking, and communication skills.
• To build self-esteem and
self-confidence.
• To clarify personal and
professional values and goals. Our goal is to provide a supportive,
confidential setting in which these concerns can be addressed.
In addition to counseling,
CAPS offers a variety of services and programs designed to enhance the college
experience and promote health and wellbeing. These include:
• Workshops and ongoing
discussions groups on a wide range of topics.
• Consultation to
administrative and academic departments, student services and organizations.
• Referral and resource
information.
• The Clinical Training
Program, a practicum and internship program for students completing their
graduate degrees in psychology and other mental health disciplines.
• The Peer Education and
Support Program – a group of carefully selected, trained, and supervised
students who conduct workshops, coordinate special events, develop educational
materials, and co-facilitate discussion and support groups.
For more information, or to
schedule an appointment, call or drop by the CAPS office between 8:30 a.m. and
4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Disabled Student
Services
CRA 5205
(760) 750-4905
(TDD 750-4909)
The Office of Disabled
Student Services (DSS) determines reasonable accommodations for students with
disabilities. All students with disabilities who request reasonable
accommodations are required to provide appropriate and recent documentation to
the Office of Disabled Student Services before support services can be
approved.
Support services are
available through DSS for those students who qualify, noting that the
appropriate accommodations for each student will be approved based on the
documented disability. Services available include:
• readers,
• notetakers,
• interpreters or captioners
(for the hearing impaired),
• testing accommodations,
• access to specially adapted
equipment,
• application assistance, •
supplemental academic advising,
• psychoeducational screening
and assessment,
• disability-related
counseling, and
• priority registration.
For further information on
accommodations and appropriate forms, please contact the Office of Disabled
Student Services.
Student Health
Services
(760) 750-4915
(TDD 750-4924)
Fax 750-3181
http://www.csusm.edu/stu-healthsvcs/
home.html
Student Health Services,
staffed by health care professionals specializing in student health concerns,
provides complete primary health care and health education services. Also
available are pharmacy, laboratory, radiology, and immunization services.
Routine preventive health screenings, such as PAP exams, are an integral part
of our program. Health education services include nutritional counseling,
cholesterol counseling, and smoking cessation programs. All services are
strictly confidential. For more information, please contact Student Health
Services or visit us at SMACC, 120 Craven Road, Suite 100.
Peer Health
Education
(760)
750-4917
Peer health education
opportunities are available for students to give presentations on campus about
HIV/AIDS prevention as well as a variety of other health-related issues. These
students receive formal, direct training from the staff of Student Health
Services as well as ongoing education and support. For information about these
and other volunteer opportunities, contact Student Health Services.
Student Health
Board
(760)
750-4917
A Student Health Board works
closely with Student Health Services. It is a voluntary policy advisory board
whose mission is to insure high quality, confidential, and professional primary
and preventive health care for CSUSM students. They are also involved with
campus- wide health programs for students. Membership is by application to the
ASI, and new students are welcome to apply at the beginning of each semester.
For further information, contact the staff advisor.
Student Health
Insurance
To supplement Student Health
Services, students have the option of purchasing student health insurance
through San Diego State University, Associated Students. Student health
insurance forms are available in Student Health Services. Students are
encouraged to maintain some form of health insurance.
Patient’s Bill of
Rights
All patients have the
right:
· to be treated with respect, consideration,
and dignity;
· to be given privacy during discussion,
examination, and treatment;
· to have all communications and records
pertaining to your health care treated as confidential;
· to be provided information concerning your
diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis in language you understand;
· to approve or refuse the release of
information regarding your health care;
· to receive reasonable continuity of care
and know the names and titles of those participating in your health care,
· to refuse treatment at any time;
· to be informed of Student Health Services’
policies regarding your rights and responsibilities and availability of
services; and
·
to
use Student Health Services channels to effectively express concerns and
suggestions about the clinic.
Instructional Computing
Laboratories
(760) 750-4788
The University has both
instructional computer facilities and open access computing labs. All computing
labs are accessible to students, staff, and faculty whenever the University is
in session, the buildings are open, and labs are not being used for
instruction. Both Macintosh and PC computers are available in the labs with the
latest software packages for word processing, spreadsheets, database,
statistical packages, presentation software, graphics programs, multimedia
software, educational packages, and access to the Internet. In addition, UNIX
workstations are available for the special needs of the computer science,
mathematics, and other technical majors. A wide assortment of software is
available in each lab, depending on the hardware, and consistent with
requirements for classes. Assisted access programs are also available in each
lab. Most instructional labs, with a few exceptions, are open access to
students when not being used for instructional purposes or for special events.
Information about the hours
of operation each semester can be obtained at various locations in the second
floor of Academic Hall. Use of the labs is restricted to students, faculty,
staff, and alumni of CSUSM. Information about the labs can be obtained from the
website http://www.csusm.edu.
International
Student Services
(760) 750-4090
Fax (760) 750-3284
International Student
Services are provided by the Office of University Global Affairs, located in
Craven Hall 5211. International student services include initial orientation,
and advising on matters such as housing, registration, visa regulations, work
authorization, taxes, health insurance requirements, health services, safety
issues, and other campus services.
Upon admission to the
University, international students will receive information as to the date and
time of their orientation session. When they arrive in San Marcos,
international students should report to the international student advisor and
remain in regular contact with the office as long as they are students.
International students should
notify the international student advisor of their address and telephone number,
their plans to work on- and off-campus, and their intention to travel outside
the United States, including return trips to their home country. Upon request,
the Office of Global Affairs will serve as a contact point for international
students in the event of personal or family emergencies.
Library and Information Services
University Library
The University Library is the
primary learning resource outside the classroom. The library is located on the
third and fourth floors of Craven Hall. The entrance is in the courtyard on the
third floor. The Media Library is in Craven Hall, Room 4221. Student ID cards
with current validation stickers are used as library cards.
When classes are in session,
the minimum number of hours the library will be open is: Monday through
Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.; Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; and
Saturday and Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Between semesters, the library
is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Collections
The CSUSM Library makes
available to you over 200,000 books as well as thousands of journals in print
or electronic formats. You will find research materials to support all areas of
the CSUSM curriculum, from Accounting to Women’s Studies, and everything in
between. Whether you need resources for a term paper, background materials to
support a thesis, or guidance on field research methods, the library collections
are available to you. A storage facility to warehouse additional volumes is
located off-site in the Foundation Building. Materials are accessible and
shuttled from this facility daily, Monday through Friday. The library also
participates in cooperative programs with local, regional, and national library
networks to obtain materials for you that may not be available at CSUSM. Of
particular note, the San Diego Circuit is a consortium of four university
libraries (SDSU, USD, UCSD and CSUSM) that will share books. The program is
accessed through the library’s catalog which is available on the web. This is a
self-serve program that operates using the library barcode number on your
current campus ID card. Most books ordered before 10:00 a.m. can be picked up at
the circulation desk after 4:00 p.m. the same day.
In addition to its extensive
print collection, the library has a number of general and specialized indexes
and abstracts that are available electronically. These provide citations (e.g.,
author, title, journal title) and article summaries for journal articles in
particular subject areas such as psychology, history, biology, and literature.
You will also find a selection of databases that provide the full-text of
journal and newspaper articles. The Media Library is located in Craven 4221 and
provides access to the University Library’s collection of nonprint materials
including video tapes, video disks, spoken and musical audio tapes, compact
disks, DVDs, and slides. Individual listening and viewing facilities are
located in the Media Library, as well as a library catalog workstation, which
provides access to the media collection. Some audio-visual equipment can be
borrowed for use in class projects.
The University Library is a
selective depository for United States and California State documents. The
collection for the Barahona Center for the Study of Books in Spanish for
Children and Adolescents is housed in the Library. It contains several thousand
books and periodicals from the Spanishspeaking world and books in English about
Latinos published in the U.S. for children and adolescents. (See the Barahona
Center for the Study of Books in Spanish for Children and Adolescents, page 69).
In addition, the library houses a small collection of curriculum materials and
the CSU San Marcos University Archives. Books and other materials are selected
through joint efforts of instructional and library faculty to support the
programs of the University. A comprehensive Collection Development Policy
guides these efforts.
Services
Reference assistance and
instruction are two of the primary missions of the University Library.
Reference services promotes student learning by providing awareness of and
instruction in diverse information resources. Reference services in the University
Library are available to you through several access points. These include: an
information desk where staff assist you with directional and quick information
questions; information assistants who provide help with the use of computerized
resources and answer simple reference questions; and a Research Consultation
Office where librarians will assist you with more complex questions and
research. Individual research appointments may be made through any of the above
access points, while simple questions can be emailed through the library
website.
The Information Literacy
Program (ILP) has as its goal the desire to create information literate
students; that is, students who have learned how to learn. In order to help you
develop the skills necessary to reach this goal, the ILP provides
course-integrated instruction in information literacy within the General
Education courses. The program also offers library orientations and workshops;
provides faculty and students with in-class instruction; provides outreach to
Upward Bound, SASOP, EOP, and other student groups on campus; and provides
Internet training to faculty, students, and the community.
For your convenience, the
University Library has a study room available by reservation, photocopiers,
microform reader-printers, a change machine and print-enhancement equipment. An
active interlibrary loan and document delivery operation can obtain materials
from libraries throughout the United States. Reserve materials, placed in the
library by your instructor, can be obtained at the circulation desk on the
third floor of the library. Electronic reserves, which can be accessed from on-
or off-campus, will be available in fall 2001. The student ID card issued by
the University serves as a library card for checking out books and other
materials. Cards must have a current semester sticker to be valid. Validation
stickers are issued during registration. The loss or theft of a student ID, as
well as any change in address, should be reported to the library circulation counter
immediately. Library users are responsible for the return of all materials
charged out on their ID cards. All library materials are subject to recall
after two weeks. Upon presentation of a current CSU ID card, faculty, staff,
and students may borrow books directly from any of the California State
University libraries. A consortium of MiraCosta, Palomar and CSU San Marcos
provides students, faculty, and staff with reciprocal borrowing privileges with
these libraries as well.
Web Access
Primary access to the
library’s resources is through the library website, http://library.csusm.edu. The website provides information on the library’s services, hours,
and people. You may make requests directly online for such things as
interlibrary loan materials or reference appointments. The library catalog
provides subject, title, and author access to books, journals, government
documents, and media (including video) collections. The catalog also lists
materials instructors have put on reserve for short-term loan to their classes.
Subject access to periodicals
and newspapers is provided by indexes, abstracts, and full-text databases
available over the Web and from the computers in the library. Some reference
material, such as the Encyclopedia
Britannica, is also available on the
library Web site. The University librarians have identified Internet
information particularly relevant to CSUSM students, which they have arranged
by subject and made available on the library website.
The library’s website serves
as a gateway to information far beyond its walls. You may access catalogs from
libraries in other areas of the United States and throughout the world.
Materials located at other libraries can be requested through interlibrary
loan. Circuit and Pharos are catalogs that provide ready access for CSUSM students to
materials in regional libraries and in libraries throughout the CSU system.
Many of the library’s
resources are available to anyone on the Web. Other materials, such as
full-text journals, are only available to CSUSM students and faculty. Any
registered student can access library resources from their home computer.
Off-campus access to restricted information is available by dialing into the
campus server (a tollfree phone call anywhere in San Diego county) or by using
the campus proxy server.
More detailed information
about the University Library and its services is available at the library’s
information desk on the third floor of Craven Hall. Be sure to ask for a copy
of The Student’s Guide to the CSUSM Library for more detailed information about
the library’s collections, services and policies.
Lifelong Learning and Development
Alumni Affairs
(760)
750-4405
The Office of Alumni Affairs
is dedicated to identifying and serving the needs of CSUSM alumni. Alumni
Affairs encourages a life-long relationship with alumni through their continued
connection with the University, be it through continuing education, special
events, and/or periodic communications.
The CSUSM Alumni Association
provides alumni with opportunities to enhance their cultural, personal, and
professional development by virtue of their involvement in CSUSM. For more
information, or to join the CSUSM Alumni Association, please call (760)
750-4405.
Career and Assessment Center
(760) 750-4900
The University maintains a
centralized Career and Assessment Center as a part of the Division of Student
Affairs. This office, located in CRA 4201, provides services and programs on career
development and planning, job-related services in business, community
organizations, government, and educational fields, as well as standardized
testing services to all students and alumni.
Career Services
The Career and Assessment
Center works in cooperation with academic departments to assist students in
choosing educational paths, assessing life direction, and establishing career
goals. Experienced staff members are available to provide general as well as
specific career information which will assist students in obtaining career
positions that best utilize their professional preparation, experience, and
abilities, while providing personal satisfaction. Students are encouraged to
utilize these services early in their college experience.
The Career and Assessment
Center focuses on the following studentcentered objectives:
• assist students in
development of life direction and decision-making skills;
• provide “user friendly”
computer guidance programs which explore interests, values, and skills in
relation to career choices;
• conduct a wide range of
workshops and seminars such as résumé writing, effective interviewing, and
professional etiquette, which will prepare the students for the transition from
school to work;
• maintain a library of
career information, including audio tapes, video presentations, labor-market
information, annual reports from individual employers, graduate and
international school programs, and brochures;
• provide job listing
services which include career-related positions for CSUSM seniors and
graduates, along with part-time and temporary positions to assist all students
who must earn part of their college expenses;
• provide opportunities for
students to “connect” and interview with prospective employers on-campus;
• provide graduate and
professional school information and advising; and
• provide CSU Alumni career
services for a small fee.
DISCLOSURE OF CAREER INFORMATION
The Career and Assessment
Center may furnish, upon request, information about the employment of students
who graduate from programs or courses of study preparing students for a
particular career field. This information includes data concerning the average starting
salary and the percentage of previously enrolled students who obtained
employment. The information may include data collected from either graduates of
the campus or graduates of all the campuses in The California State University.
Testing Services
Testing Services provides the
University with a wide range of services including:
(1) national and state-wide
tests offered on campus;
(2) information and
registration materials on tests; and,
(3) interest and personality
inventories in support of CSUSM career services.
The Career and Assessment
Center provides information and registration materials on tests such as:
• ACT Assessment
• Allied Health Professions
Admission Test (AHPAT)
• California Basic
Educational Skills Test (CBEST)
• College Level Examination
Program (CLEP)
• Dental Admission Test (DAT)
• English Placement Test
(EPT)
• Entry Level Mathematics
Exam (ELM)
• Graduate Management
Admission Test (GMAT)
• Graduate Record Exam (GRE)
• Law School Admission Test
(LSAT)
• Medical College Admission
(MCAT)
• Miller Analogies Test (MAT)
• Optometry Admission Test
(OAT)
• Pharmacy College Admission
Test (PCAT)
• The PRAXIS Series for
Teachers
• SAT I: Reasoning Test
• SAT II: Subject Tests
• Test of English as a
Foreign Language (TOEFL)
• Veterinary College
Admission Test (VCAT)
For a current schedule of
tests offered at CSUSM, stop by the Career and Assessment Center, located in
Craven Hall 4201.
Parking
(760) 750-7500
FCB 107B
All faculty, staff, and
students who park their vehicles on campus are required to purchase a parking
permit. The parking permit must be properly displayed at all times while on
campus. Parking regulations are posted in parking lots and roadways; these
areas will be closely monitored. The following reminders will assist users of
CSUSM parking facilities:
• display a valid CSUSM permit
before parking your vehicle;
• daily permits can be
obtained in all student lots;
• park only in lots where the
permit is valid;
• do not park in disabled
parking spaces, unless a current validated DMV plate/placard is displayed along
with a CSUSM permit or $3.00 Daily Ticketer (Daily Ticketer is conveniently
located in Disabled Parking areas and accepts only quarters);
• park only in clearly marked
parking spaces, not along fences, red curbs, and/or undeveloped areas. Other
parking services include: • bike lockers,
• carpool information,
• North County Transit
District bus information, and
• on-campus shuttle service.
Parking Refunds
Parking refund forms are
available in Parking Services, FCB 107B. The office hours are Monday through
Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Refunds will not be processed until after the
fifth week of instruction. Refunds must be filed by the refund deadline listed
in the Class Schedule.
For more parking information,
contact Parking Services, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m.
and 6:00 p.m.
Public Safety
Emergency
Procedures
(760) 750-4567
To ensure everyone’s safety
in an emergency, please take the time to review the emergency evacuation plans
posted throughout all University buildings. In the event of a fire, dial
750-3111 to report the fire, activate the emergency alarm, and evacuate the
building immediately. When outside of the building, move upwind and away from
the building. In any emergency, elevators are not to be used as part of an
emergency evacuation route plan. Pre-plan your emergency evacuation by being
familiar with at least two emergency evacuation routes from wherever you are in
the University. You may also obtain information about emergency procedures by
contacting University Police.
Injury and Illness
Prevention Program
(760) 750-4510
CSU San Marcos has an Injury
and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) intended to provide a carefully controlled,
safe, and healthy work environment for all employees and students. The IIPP is
based on the concept that safety is a grass-roots program. The IIPP policy
assures that any student or employee may refuse to participate in any activity
that the person, in good conscious, believes could cause harm to his/her
well-being. Mandatory IIPP training is offered by Environmental Health and
Occupational Safety Services for all employees of CSUSM. A schedule of training
opportunities is published each semester. Please call 750-4510 for a listing of
training events.
University Police
Department Emergency-call
(760) 750-3111
The University Police
Department is located in the University Services Building at 441 La Moree Road.
The main telephone number is (760) 750- 4567. The University Police is a 24-
hour full service police department. Its responsibilities include crime
prevention, law enforcement, criminal investigation, traffic enforcement, and
emergency disaster coordination. If you are a victim of a crime or witness
suspicious activity, report the incident immediately to the University Police.
You can remain anonymous, if you desire. The University Police Department
maintains the confidentiality of contacts as required by State law. To report
an emergency, call 750-3111 from any campus telephone.
Photo
Identification Cards
(760) 750-4562
Student identification cards
are issued by the University Police Department. The identification cards, which
have the student’s photo imprinted on them, are required to check out library
books, to receive health services, write checks on campus, gain access to
secure areas, and for identification purposes if requested by a University
representative acting in an official capacity. A computer based photo ID system
is used to take individual photographs and print the cards. To obtain a CSU San
Marcos ID card, students must present proof of registration and payment of
fees.
Photo IDs can be obtained
during student orientation and registration at the Parking Services office in
FCB 107B, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For additional
information, call the University Police Department at (760) 750-4567.
The University Police
Department provides the following campus community services:
• issuance of photo ID cards
for CSUSM students, faculty, and staff;
• escort service from dusk to
dawn;
• university lost and found
service;
• crime prevention/awareness
presentations; and
• Rape Aggression Defense
(RAD) self-defense program for women.
Retention and Academic Assistance
Advising
Advising for a major or minor
is done by individual advisors in the respective disciplines. Advisors are
available to assist students in planning their academic program. In general,
the student’s advisor will be a specialist in the area of the student’s major
field of interest. The Division of Student Affairs also provides specialized
counseling in vocational and personal matters, student orientation programs and
information, and general problem-solving.
Lower-Division
Advising
(760) 750-4072
The Lower-Division Advising
provides advising, assistance, and mentoring for freshmen and sophomore
students in general, but particularly for those students who have not declared
a major and have questions about the General Education requirements. The
Lower-Division Advising is located on the third floor of Craven Hall, and is
entered through the Library courtyard.
Accountancy/Statistics
Laboratory
760) 750-4214
The Accountancy/Statistics
Laboratory aids students in their study in these and related areas. The
laboratory, which is supported by the College of Business Administration,
provides individual and group tutoring and has resource materials. All CSUSM
students are welcome to use this facility as a supplement to other study and
learning activities.
The ASPIRE Program
(760) 750-4014
As a department within
Educational Achievement and Retention Services, ASPIRE (Academic Support
Program for Intellectual Rewards and Enhancement) is a federally funded TRIO
program and learning center for 200 CSUSM student participants. Participants
are selected through an application and interview process whereby eligibility
requirements and student academic needs are assessed. Applications are
continually being sought and interviews are held as openings become available.
ASPIRE provides services that keep all student participants on a track of
academic and personal excellence that include:
• academic and personal
growth workshops;
• specialized advising for
skill-building and academic guidance;
• personal and group
tutoring;
• test preparation for
entrance exams;
• social gatherings; •
cultural enrichment programs;
• video and book resources;
and
• resources for the
learning-challenged
Educational
Opportunity Program
(760) 750-4861
As a department within
Educational Achievement and Retention Services, the Educational Opportunity
Program (EOP) was the University’s first access and equity program. It exists
to serve low-income, first-generation college students, particularly those who
are underrepresented in the CSU. An array of support services are made
available to EOP students to assist them in making the most of their
educational opportunities. EOP grants are also available to those students who
are eligible through financial aid.
The Admissions Component
oversees the EOP admissions process, maintains student data and facilitates the
EOP grant awarding process. The staff provides pre-admission assistance to
prospective EOP students and their families, coordinates outreach and
recruitment activities, processes EOP application materials, arranges for
interviews with special admit candidates, recommends applicants for acceptance
and notifies them of admissions decisions.
The program’s Counseling
Component provides academic and financial aid advising, career and personal
counseling, assistance in applying to graduate school and mentoring services.
The professional counseling staff meets with students twice or more per
semester to assist them in selecting courses, exploring majors, arranging
tutoring, resolving difficulties, and successfully navigating the university
environment.
EOP also provides a
Supplemental Instruction (S.I.) program, which assists entering, first-year
students to succeed in their general education courses and build connections
with their CSUSM community. A Community S.I. course is included to assist
students in developing connections with CSUSM departments, the surrounding San
Marcos community, and with each other. All EOP first-year students must
participate in S.I. during their first two semesters.
EOP’s Summer Bridge Program
helps incoming first-year students make a successful transition into the CSUSM
community. Summer Bridge is an intensive summer program that provides
instruction in college success, writing, reading, math, computers, and library
information systems. It also provides extra-curricular activities that promote
community development and cultural awareness. This program is highly
recommended for students wishing to get a head start on the university
experience.
In order to be considered for
admission into the EOP, students must submit an EOP application to the EOP
office, as well as a separate University application to the Office of
Admissions. Both applications must be completed before a student can be
reviewed for admission to EOP. Applications are available from the EOP Office,
the Office of Admissions, local community colleges, and high schools. Priority
filing dates for the 2001-2002 academic year are March 31, 2001, for the Fall
2001 semester and October 1, 2001, for the Spring 2002 semester.
EOP is committed to its
mission of promoting equity and excellence by supporting, developing, and
empowering lower-income students. For more information about EOP or an
application, please call or visit the office in Craven 4107.
Faculty Mentoring
Program
(760)
750-4017
MISSION
The Faculty Mentoring Program
at CSU San Marcos seeks to increase the retention rate of students who may be
at risk of not reaching the goal of graduation. Retention research indicates
that this population may include those who are first-generation in college and
those with lower incomes. HISTORY The Faculty Mentoring Program
was initiated in Academic Year 1991-1992. Each year, approximately 50 to 60
faculty members serve as mentors to 80 to 90 students. Yearly funding is
received from the California State Lottery. STRATEGY A key approach to enhancing
retention rates is to reduce the feelings of isolation and estrangement that
many students experience. Participating faculty members volunteer to serve as
mentors for students. Each mentor meets regularly with up to three assigned
students during the year. This mentor-protégé relationship is the heart of the
Faculty Mentoring Program. THE PROGRAM The Faculty Mentor: • helps
the student use his or her academic experiences more effectively to graduate
and prepare for the world of work or professional studies; • provides graduate
studies guidance; • becomes a trusted advisor ; • participates with the student
in various social-cultural activities; and • offers additional assistance to
the student to select courses that will meet major and graduate requirements
Protégé/Student Requirements: • must be first-generation college and/or low
income, as determined by financial need; and • must be of junior or senior
class level. The Program Offers: – Academic Preparation • research in
post-baccalaureate opportunities – Workshops • preparation and information for
graduate and professional studies • provide information that identifies
financial resources • provide books and software on GRE and CBEST exams –
Interaction with faculty and administrators on an informal and ongoing basis.
Faculty Mentoring Program activities include several social events during the
year where faculty, students, and administrators get together informally for
discussions and opportunities to become acquainted. Program participants also
receive tickets to the California Center for the Arts in Escondido. SERVICES
& RESOURCES 57 CAL STATE SAN MARCOS Language Learning Center (760) 750-8058 http://www.csusm.edu/languages/
LLCpage.html The Language Learning Center
is designed to support the learning and teaching of languages. Foreign language
reference, audio tapes, videos, and software can be used either independently
or in groups. Information about the Language-Other-Than-English Graduation
Requirement, Language- Other-Than-English proficiency testing is also
available, and BCLAD language testing. For more information, stop by University
Hall 240 for a tour. Learning Assistance Program COMPUTER CONSULTING CENTER (760) 750-4194 The Computer Consulting Center makes services
available to students in the areas of tutoring, consultation, workshops and
“on-call” troubleshooting. The center is devoted to helping people with most
aspects of computer/software troubleshooting, and provides a forum for learning
on computers. MATHEMATICS LEARNING ASSISTANCE CENTER (MATH LAB) (760) 750-4122 The Mathematics Learning Assistance Center provides
academic support, tutoring, and assistance to undergraduate CSUSM students
taking math courses, fulfilling General Education requirements in mathematics,
or preparing for the CBEST or ELM exams. WRITING CENTER (760) 750-4168 The aim of the
Writing Center is to help students improve their literacy skills, stressing not
only the rules of grammar and punctuation, but the ability to analyze and
evaluate ideas and texts in fluent, lucid prose. The center is staffed by
experienced student writers conversant with the latest trends in writing theory
and pedagogy. The peer-tutors are familiar with the varied writing demands put
on students by their instructors and by themselves. The center does not cater
to remediation or “fix-it jobs”; rather, it assists all students interested in
developing and improving their problem-solving strategies and analytic abilities.
Student Life Associated Students, Inc. (760) 750-4990 ASI Early Learning Center: (760) 750-4999 FAX:
(760) 750-3149 ww2.csusm.edu/asi Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) is a nonprofit, auxiliary
corporation that exists to provide services to students. ASI is governed by a
student Board of Directors that is elected each Spring and serves for one year
beginning in June. The mission of ASI is to provide an official voice to
express student opinions, to foster awareness of student issues, to protect the
rights and interests of the students, and to create programs and encourage a
campus climate that meets the educational, social, physical, and cultural
well-being of students. Each student pays $50 per semester to Associated
Students, Inc., $5 of which is designated to operating the Early Learning
Center. Monies are allocated to provide extracurricular activity programs that
include concerts, games, competitions, social, and multicultural events, and an
intramural sports program. ASI supports the California State Student
Association, the statewide student lobby, and USSA, the national student lobby
association. ASI funds a variety of campus programs as well as student
organizations and clubs. ASI offers many opportunities to get involved in the
organization. Students are urged to participate by serving on ASI or University
committees. For more information on programs or volunteer opportunities, stop
by the office located in Commons 205. Student and Residential Life (760) 750-4970 Craven Hall 4116 www.csusm.edu/SRL The
programs and services of Student and Residential Life (SRL) are provided for
the purpose of assisting students in their co-curricular needs and interests on
campus. The staff of SRL initiate, plan, implement, and evaluate student
programs and services in collaboration with students, student groups, and other
campus department faculty and staff. The staff serve as a resource for
students, faculty, staff, and others on issues of student government, housing,
residential life, leadership development, programming, campus activities,
fraternities and sororities, clubs and organizations, summer and winter
orientation programs, and for building campus community. SERVICES
& RESOURCES 58 CAL STATE SAN MARCOS The Student and Residential Life staff provides a variety of
direction, assistance, and support for programs, services and activities that
shape campus community and enhance the educational experience of students,
while working closely with students in the following areas: • Student
Leadership Development • Summer Conference Housing Services • Orientation
Programs (for newly admitted students and their parents) • Campus Posting (for
bulletin boards) • Campus Lost and Found Services • Greek Affairs (Fraternities
and Sororities) Advising • Student Activities Resources/ Materials • Student
Development Resources, Training, and Advising • Advising on Students Rights and
Responsibilities Related to University Policies and Procedures • Development,
Registration, and Advising of Clubs and Organizations • Collaborations with the
CSUSM Associated Students, Inc. • Student Publications • Special Events
Programming • Off-Campus Housing Referral Services • Roommate Referral Program
• The Leadership Speakers Series • The Student Profile (extracurricular
transcript) Students are encouraged to join any of the organizations listed
below to develop leadership skills and enhance the quality of living and
learning at CSU San Marcos. For information about a particular club, how to join,
or how to start a club, please visit the SRL, located in Craven 4116. Check out
our website for more information.
Accounting Society
Alpha Chi Omega
Alpha
Kappa Delta
Alpha
Kappa Psi
Alpha Xi Delta
American Indian Student
Excellence
Society
Anime Project Alliance
Asian Pacific American
Student
Organization
Ballet Folklórico Mixtlan
Black Men on Campus
Celtic Club
Chess Club
Chinese Student Association
Circle K International
College Democrats
College Republicans
Computing Society
Dot Comm
German Club
History Society
International Students Club
Inter-Varsity Christian
Fellowship
Latin World Understanding
Student
Latter-Day Saints Student
Association
Literary Society
Math Club
MEChA
Odyssey Club
Pan African Student Alliance
Phi Alpha Theta
Pre-Dental Club
Pre-Health Society
Pre-Law Club
Psi Chi
Psychology Student
Organization
Sigma
Alpha Epsilon
Sigma
Iota Epsilon
Sociology Club
Student Housing Association
Student Outreach Ambassadors
Students Active in a Global
Environment
Surf Club
Tau Kappa Epsilon
Women’s Studies Student
Association