Student Affairs

30 Student Affairs Undergraduate Catalog 2016-2017 SORORITY AND FRATERNITY LIFE Student Affairs Fraternities and sororities contribute to the university by The Division of Student Affairs seeks to enhance the promoting leadership, scholarship, service, social academic mission of the University by promoting a vast activities, brotherhood and sisterhood. array of educational, social, and cultural opportunities and The Greek Community at FIU consists of 20 fraternities programs. We believe that a student’s education takes and 17 sororities. While each organization maintains its place both inside and outside the classroom. We aim to own activities, each is founded on similar principles of provide an environment that supports the growth and academic excellence, leadership, community service, and development of our students by catering to their social, lifelong friendship. Joining the fraternity and sorority intellectual, emotional, and spiritual needs. From community is a great way is a great way to gain leadership orientation to job interview skills, volunteer opportunities to skills through involvement on campus. Formal recruitment multicultural programs, health promotion to residential life, periods and membership intake processes are held fall Student Affairs is here to help you make the most of your or/and spring semester, depending on the organization university experience. and council. For more information, please check our website. CAMPUS LIFE Location: GC 2240, Modesto A. Maidique Campus, (305) 348-2138. The Department of Campus Life provides a variety of Web site: http://Greeks.fiu.edu. programs and services to students and the University community. Student’s academic learning and success is STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION enhanced through their active participation in the co- curricular opportunities offered in areas of leadership The Student Government Association is comprised of development, communication and organizational skills, representatives from all Schools and Colleges who are service, event planning and evaluation techniques. In elected by the student body. There is a Student addition to many already successful programs that are Government Council at both the Biscayne Bay Campus offered, Campus Life collaborates with other departments and Modesto A. Maidique Campus. SGA is responsible to coordinate programs and events. for overseeing and appropriating the Activity and Service The Department of Campus Life includes the Student (A&S) fees paid by all students each semester. These Government Association, Black Student Union, Council for fees fund many of the campus life events, student Student Organizations (MMC), Student Organizations activities, and clubs and organizations. SGA also acts as Council (BBC), Student Programming Council, Sorority the liaison between the students and administrative areas and Fraternity Life, Multifaith Council, Homecoming of the University, specifically speaking and lobbying on Council, and Panther Power (BBC). behalf of students. Location: GC 2240, Modesto A. Maidique Campus, (305) SGA members represent the student body on 348-2138; WUC 141, Biscayne Bay Campus, (305) 919- University-wide committees and task forces to ensure 5804. student representation at the administrative level. SGA meets regularly and students are highly encouraged to CHILDREN'S CREATIVE LEARNING attend meetings and become involved in all aspects of CENTER Student Government. Location: GC 211, Modesto A. Maidique Campus, (305) Established in 1975, the Children’s Creative Learning 348-2121; WUC 301, Biscayne Bay Campus, (305) 919- Center, an Educational Research Center for Child 5680. Development, is an AdvancED accredited Program. The Center, a department within the Division of Students CENTER FOR LEADERSHIP AND Affairs, is located on the Modesto A. Maidique Campus SERVICE and offers an array of programs for young children. The program serves children who have achieved The Center for Leadership and Service (CLS) provides bathroom independence between the ages of 2½ through students with developmental and experiential opportunities 5 years, Monday through Friday. Main building hours are that foster leadership and community engagement, from 7:45 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.. Children who may be working grounded in values and moral purpose. Through toward achieving bathroom independence and are leadership education, service learning, advocacy, and between the ages 2 to 2½ years are eligible for the volunteerism, students will become active global citizens Center’s Toddler program, housed in the Graham Center, on campus, in the community, and in the workplace. Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Leadership education is both curricular (for credit) and The Center participates in the Florida Voluntary Pre- co-curricular (non-credit). PAD 3431 Exploring Leadership Kindergarten (VPK) Program for four-year-old children, is a three-credit introductory leadership course open to all and is available within the hours of the full-day program. students. SOW 4932 Service Learning examines social Step Up For Students Kindergarten Scholarship is issues and develops a response through a service project. available for low-income kindergarten families. The Center These courses are part of an academic certificate in is a School Readiness Provider. Leadership Studies offered through Public Administration. Center enrollment priority is given to children of FIU Non-credit leadership development programs range from students. To request an admission form, stop by the one-hour skill building workshops, to semester-based Center or call (305) 348-2143. programs (Academy of Leaders), to yearlong Web site: http://children.fiu.edu. living/learning communities on campus. All of these programs are interactive and experiential in nature and are Undergraduate Catalog 2016-2017 Student Affairs 31 offered at a variety of times to accommodate our diverse 24-7 services plus individualized attention through the student population. Programs are developmental in walk-in program and one-on-one appointments. nature, so students can begin with an entry-level program CTD encourages students to register with the office and progress to more advanced leadership training while immediately after enrolling in classes---whether as a at FIU. Consult the department web site for program transfer, or a graduate student. The office can help you descriptions and application details, identify a major, find an internship, or locate a career that http://leadserve.fiu.edu. is right for you. Get involved with Career and Talent CLS is also the central office for service development, Development. Our programs and services include: by offering a clearinghouse and resource center for • CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT - volunteer activities, service-learning, and advocacy for This area offers career assessments, individual social issues. Three major service projects are sponsored student counseling appointments, career by CLS. Alternative Break (AB) educates students about development workshops in a variety of topics, to social issues and encourages them to make a difference assist in identifying your next educational and/or by participating in direct service projects in communities career path. throughout the country and abroad. Dance Marathon is a • INTERNSHIPS - We assist students in identifying and student-run philanthropy dedicated to raising money for securing practical experience in their chosen major. the Children’s Miracle Network. Students can serve on Internship opportunities could include part-time as the planning committee or participate as dancers in the well as full-time. Internships often provide a salary overnight fundraiser that benefits the Miami Children’s and/or academic credit with local, national, or Hospital Foundation. Relay for Life is the signature international organizations. These experiences have fundraising event for the American Cancer Society. A been proven to significantly increase the possibility of committee of FIU students organizes the overnight walk gaining full-time career employment at time of and thousands participate in the event to celebrate life and graduation. provide hope for those touched by this disease. By taking • EMPLOYMENT UPON GRADUATION - Students are leadership roles in organizing and implementing these encouraged to become fully registered with CTD, this projects, students are able to practice and refine their allows you to take full advantage of the Practice leadership skills. Interview Program, Resume Referral Service, and Students may also take on leadership roles by Online Job Vacancies. You will also receive regular e- providing peer education. The LEAD Team is a student mails about networking opportunities and job fairs. group that promotes and supports leadership CTD also provides specialized programs and development. The LEAD Team participates as program workshops like dining etiquette lunches/dinners, salary promoters and department ambassadors, group negotiating, interviewing effectively, and how to network. facilitators, classroom presenters, and consultants to Other activities include resume critiques, internship and student organizations. career fairs, and practice interviews. The Center for Leadership and Service is dedicated to Location: SASC 305, Modesto A. Maidique Campus, (305) developing the leadership capacity and service ethic of all 348-2423; WUC 225, Biscayne Bay Campus, (305) 919- students, regardless of position or title. 5770; EC 2780, Engineering, (305) 348-1281. Location: GC 242 Modesto A. Maidique Campus, (305) Web site: http://career.fiu.edu. 348-6995; WUC 220, Biscayne Bay Campus, (305) 919- 5360. DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER Web site: http://leadserve.fiu.edu. The Disability Resource Center (DRC) collaborates with MULTIFAITH COUNCIL students, faculty, staff, and community members to create diverse learning environments that are usable, equitable, The Multifaith Council serves student groups involved in a inclusive, and sustainable. The DRC provides FIU variety of activities. Professional representatives from students with disabilities the necessary support to various faiths are available for personal appointments. successfully complete their education and participate in Individual denominations sponsor campus-wide programs activities available to all students. including worship, study groups, social gatherings, and For a complete list of our services, visit our website at cultural events. Campus Ministry sponsors programs and http://drc.fiu.edu. activities that are non-denominational. If you have a history or diagnosis of disability and plan Location: GC 318, Modesto A. Maidique Campus, (305) to utilize academic accommodations, please contact the 348-3902; CM 101, Biscayne Bay Campus, (305) 919- DRC. 5247. Location: GC 190, Modesto A. Maidique Campus, (305) 348-3532; WUC 131, Biscayne Bay Campus, (305) 919- CAREER AND TALENT DEVELOPMENT 5345.

The centralized Career and Talent Development (CTD) Class Attendance office assists registered students at all university locations If a qualified student with a disability believes it may not be with career plans and employment needs across all possible to abide by the attendance policy due to disability academic disciplines and with all types of employers. CTD related reasons, the student should contact the Disability also works closely with the specialized CTD teams that Resource Center (DRC) at the beginning of the semester, are located in the School of Hospitality and Tourism or as soon as possible after the need for an exception Management, College of Business, the Nicole Wertheim arise, to discuss the possibility of the accommodation College of Nursing and Health Sciences, and the College being initiated. of Law. CTD’s high-tech and high-touch philosophy offers 32 Student Affairs Undergraduate Catalog 2016-2017 The DRC may determine that a student’s disability • Individualized education and counseling on entitles the student to an adaptation of the usual course prescription medications and OTC products attendance policy. Adaptations of course attendance *Although a full-service pharmacy is not available at BBC, policies will be determined on an individual, case-by-case pre-packaged medications are dispensed by practitioners basis. Adaptations of the course attendance policy does at that location. not mean that unlimited absences will be permitted. Florida International University’s Disability Resource Other services • Center attempts to make every effort to accommodate Assist students with obtaining University-sponsored students’ disability related academic needs. However, student health insurance plans to help offset the cost neither the university nor an individual faculty member is of services not covered under the health fee. required to waive essential or fundamental academic For more information about us and a complete list of requirements of a course regardless of the nature of a our services, visit our website at http://studenthealth.fiu.edu. student’s disability. Regardless of the adaptation of the course attendance Location: Student Health Center 110 and 154 (near the policy, the student is required to meet all of the academic College of Law), Modesto A. Maidique Campus, (305) course requirements and to complete all assignments and 348-2401 ext. 2; Health Care Center (HCC) Building examinations. It is the student’s responsibility to obtain the located by parking lot 1-C, Biscayne Bay Campus. material and notes from missed classes. The student will be graded according to the criteria stated in the class HEALTH PROMOTION SERVICES syllabus. Students should note that absences for non-disability Health Promotion Services focuses on developing Healthy related reasons will not be excused by the DRC and are Panthers through a variety of primary prevention programs only vetted through the professor of the course. When an offered by the Healthy Living and Health Compliance attendance accommodation is determined to be service units. The main goal for HPS is to engage reasonable, a DRC Access Consultant will work with the students, educate them on healthier lifestyle choices and faculty to define the parameters of the accommodation. create on-campus experiences that foster healthy living. This does not mean a student may miss class whenever The Healthy Living Program (HLP) strives to make they like. the “healthy choice, the easy choice for students.” While If a student finds that he or she is not doing well in the participating in the HLP events and services, FIU students class due to extended absences, the student is urged to learn new ways to eat healthier, manage their stress, consider options such as dropping the class, withdrawing manage their sexual health and make healthier lifestyle from the class or taking an incomplete. choices. Services and workshops are offered on a variety of topics such as: stress management, dietitian and Training nutrition education, sleep hygiene, sexual health, The DRC and EOP will coordinate the provision of training aromatherapy, massage therapy, and acupuncture. to academic advisors and faculty members regarding best In addition, Health Compliance (HC) services assists practices in accommodating students with disabilities. students in navigating through the registration process by educating students on pre-matriculation health STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES requirements such as mandatory vaccines and health insurance for international students. Good health is essential to students' success while at the For more information about all the services offered on- university and throughout their life. Therefore, Student campus that assist with personal well-being please visit Health Services (SHS) is committed to providing http://studentaffairs.fiu.edu/wellness/. registered students with free or low-cost quality medical Location: Student Health Center 180 (near the College of care, which will allow them to thrive both academically and Law), Modesto A. Maidique Campus, (305) 348-2401 ext. personally. Nationally accredited ambulatory healthcare 5, Biscayne Bay Campus; Health Promotion Services centers are located at both the Biscayne Bay (BBC) and (third floor of the Wolfe University Center 307), (305) 348- Modesto A. Maidique (MMC) campuses to serve our 919-5307. students. The care offered has a strong focus on education and works with students on ways to adopt a STUDENT MEDIA healthier lifestyle. Clinical Services include: Student media at FIU include The Beacon newspaper, • Care for common illness and injuries fiusm.com, and WRGP radio. • Women’s health services The Beacon is an editorially independent publication • Pre-matriculation and preventive vaccines produced by students and distributed free. The purpose of • Preventive screenings, EKG’s, and Laboratory testing The Beacon is to keep the university community informed (blood work, urine test, and cultures) about campus news, events and activities; to serve as a • After hours, holiday, and weekend nurse answer line. forum for opinion and commentary concerning campus MMC (305) 348-2401 opt. 2; BBC (305) 919-5620 opt. related topics; and to protect the interests of the University 2. community and its component parts. It is published Pharmacy services at MMC include*: Monday and Thursday during the fall and spring terms, • Over-the-counter (OTC) products and prescription except during holiday breaks. It is also published eight medications at competitive prices. times during the summer term. Students can work on the staff in news and features, photography, and/or • An excellent selection of natural and organic products advertising. No prior experience is required. Undergraduate Catalog 2016-2017 Student Affairs 33 WRGP is FIU’s radio station located at 88.1, 95.3 MULTICULTURAL PROGRAMS AND (MMC), and 96.9 (BBC) FM. Its programming is an SERVICES eclectic mix of the latest music on the cutting edge of the alternative scene, FIU sports play-by-play, and news. The Office of Multicultural Programs and Services (MPAS) Programming also includes daily specialty shows that provides retention-centered services for our diverse cover the music spectrum of metal to reggae, and in student body. MPAS offers students the personal, between Caribbean, hip-hop, rap, Latin rock, jazz, and academic, social, and cultural support needed for the classical mornings. The station operates 24 hours seven achievement of their educational goals. Staff members days a week. The station provides a means for students to assist with leadership development, counseling, career acquire experience in various disciplines related to the and academic advisement, financial assistance, tutorials, broadcast industry, including hands-on experience in a and serve as liaisons to academic units and student realistic, business-like setting encompassing teamwork support services. MPAS offers a wide variety of university and professional standards. Students can work in areas and community-wide signature events and programs such as broadcasting, business, promotions, and/or including a month-long MLK Commemorative Celebration, engineering. Prior experience is not required. Lavender Graduation, Excellence Awards Program, Fiusm, is a multi-media website that incorporates all of LGBTQA Mentors Program, Male Mentoring Initiatives, student media. Not only can you read about an event, but SAGE Scholarship Reception/Silent Auction, Strengths you can also listen and watch it with fiusm's streaming Summit, and the LGBTQA Pride Month activities. Students video. The website is updated five days a week. Fiusm can also take advantage of the STARS (Students Taking accepts advertising. Advantage of Resources Successfully) and VEO (Valuing Location: The Beacon, GC 210, Modesto A. Maidique Each Other) workshop series throughout the academic Campus, (305) 348-2709; WUC 220, Biscayne Bay year. In addition, MPAS offers and monitors various Campus, (305) 919-4722. WRGP, GC 319, Modesto A. scholarships: Golden Drum, MPAS, MLK and the SAGE Maidique Campus, (305) 348-3071; fiusm.com, GC 210, scholarships. Modesto A. Maidique Campus. Student Support Services (SSSP), a TRIO program, funded by the U.S. Department of Education, also falls HOUSING AND RESIDENTIAL LIFE under the MPAS umbrella. This program is geared toward providing a cohort of 163 primarily first-generation, low- The Department of Housing and Residential Life provides income students with various support services to help on-campus housing for students on the Modesto A. them attain their baccalaureate degree. Maidique Campus. All on-campus accommodations are LGBTQA Initiatives also falls under the MPAS umbrella single gender. FIU does not offer co-ed, family, or married and provides programs and activities to meet the needs of housing. FIU student housing is designed to provide a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning comfortable living environment conducive to supporting and Ally (LGBTQA) students at FIU. Programs are offered students’ academic success. The facilities are located that create awareness, education and visibility on issues within walking distance to classrooms, faculty offices, labs, relating to sexual orientation, gender identity and gender recreation facilities, and other student services. Multiple expression. room types provide a variety of accommodations to meet Student Organizations advised through MPAS include students’ housing needs and budgets. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Black Student Union, The campus residential community provides unique Stonewall Pride Alliance, the Gay Straight Alliance (BBC) opportunities for personal growth and development, NAACP, and Black Female Development Circle, Inc. leadership experiences through student participation in Student Support Services Club, and the Global Indigenous programming and activities, and developing an Group. appreciation of and sensitivity to differences. Residents Location: GC 216, Modesto A. Maidique Campus, (305) have the opportunity to enjoy social and educational 348-2436, WUC 253, Biscayne Bay Campus,(305) 919- events that are sponsored by the Residence Hall 5817; SSSP, GC 265, Modesto A. Maidique Campus, Association and Resident Assistants. (305) 348-6424; WUC 253, Biscayne Bay Campus, (305) On-campus housing rental rates include all utilities, 919-5817. wireless internet, and satellite television. Each of the Web site: http://mpas.fiu.edu. residence halls is staffed with both professional and paraprofessional personnel to ensure the facilities are safe AAA Tutorials and Computer Lab (Assistance for and well maintained. For more information regarding Academic Achievement) is a free tutoring service available services and accommodations, please visit our web page for all enrolled FIU students at both campuses. Subjects at http://housing.fiu.edu/. tutored include; College Algebra, Trigonometry, On-campus housing is available for students taking Differential Equations, Finite Math, Statistics, Pre- classes at the Biscayne Bay Campus (BBC). Bayview is a Calculus, Calculus I, II and III, Biology, Chemistry I, II, privately-run residence hall at BBC. More information General Chemistry I and II, Physics as well as some about Bayview is available at languages. Free printing and scanning services are also http://www.bayviewfiu.com/. available. Location: Housing Office, University Park Towers (UPT) Location: GC 267, Modesto A. Maidique Campus, (305) 121, Modesto A. Maidique Campus, (305) 348-4190, Fax: 348-4109; WUC 253, Biscayne Bay Campus, (305) 919- (305) 348-4295; e-mail: [email protected]. 5817.

34 Student Affairs Undergraduate Catalog 2016-2017 OFFICE OF THE OMBUDSMAN faculty, and staff, learn more about FIU traditions, resources, involvement opportunities, and much more. The Ombudsman Office acts as an impartial and Parent and Family Day is an opportunity for parents and confidential forum to assist students who have family members to continue their involvement with FIU and encountered problems or conflicts at the University, to reconnect with their students on campus by attending particularly problems or concerns not adequately our spirited events that coincides with our annual addressed through normal channels. This may include Homecoming celebration. correcting processes or procedures that hinder resolving Location: GC 189, Modesto A. Maidique Campus and the issue or are causing an inordinate delay. The WUC 256, Biscayne Bay Campus, (305) 348-6414. Ombudsman may resolve problems through various Web site: http://orientation.fiu.edu. methods, including investigation, informal mediation, or making referrals to the appropriate university department for review. The Ombudsman should be utilized in STUDENT CONDUCT AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION situations where all areas of appeal have been exhausted or proven unsuccessful. Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution serves the FIU Location: GC 219, Modesto A. Maidique Campus, (305) community by educating members about the Student 348-2797 and HL317A, Biscayne Bay Campus, (305) 919- Code of Conduct and the value of respecting others. 5943. Through the student conduct process, we hold students accountable for their behavior in a fair and developmental DEAN OF STUDENTS manner while upholding the rights of the community. Infringement of an academic nature should be directed The Dean of Students, in the Division of Student Affairs, to the Vice Provost for Academic Affairs. Complaints that creates a culture of care for students, their families, faculty are non-academic should be directed to the Office of and staff by providing proactive education, consultation, Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution. resources, and response to distressed students or The Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution: students in crisis. Some students will face obstacles along • Holds students accountable for violations of the the path toward their academic goals, such as personal Student Code of Conduct by administering the distress, anxiety, depression, family emergencies, health student conduct process. issues and more. There are excellent support services on • campus to assist students, with the purpose of getting Selects and trains the members of the Student them back on track toward their goals. The Dean of Conduct Committee and hearing officers. Students can assist students one-on-one by identifying the • Provides educational programs for faculty, staff, and appropriate campus resources to best help them. students regarding the student conduct process; Location: GC 219, Modesto A. Maidique Campus, (305) ethics and integrity; conflict resolution; and dealing 348-2797. with disruptive students in the classroom. • Provides support resources to community member who may be victims of misconduct. ORIENTATION AND PARENT • Provides student conduct record background checks PROGRAMS for various agencies (Secret Service, FBI, CIA, State

The Office of Orientation and Parent Programs provides Department, DEA, Federal Marshals, Law resources, services, and programs to all new students and Enforcement Agencies, Military, Graduate Schools, parents entering Florida International University. The Law Schools, Dean Certifications, Florida Bar “Panther Preview” Orientation program is designed to Examiners). assist new students with the transition to university life by • Manages admissions clearances: The University introducing them to the vast array of resources available at reserves the right to review the case of any student FIU, providing time to work with an academic advisor, and who has been involved in misconduct prior to giving them an opportunity to get to know their new admission to determine eligibility for admission. classmates. New students meet with a Peer Advisor who Please refer to the Student Code of Conduct section in the introduces them to the campus surroundings and provides FIU Student Handbook for more information regarding valuable insight into what it is like to be an FIU student. the student conduct process and procedure. To report a Students are also given the opportunity to receive their possible violation of the Code of Conduct or a Student of official FIU Student ID/ FIU OneCard, discover the variety Concern, visit the SCCR website at of ways to get involved on campus, and learn how to use http://conduct.fiu.edu. The Office of Student Conduct the online student registration system. and Conflict Resolution is located in GC 311 at the Mandatory programs for freshmen and Virtual Modesto A. Maidique Campus, (305) 348-3939. Orientation/Advising & Registration Days for transfer Web site: http://conduct.fiu.edu. students are held prior to the fall, spring, and summer semesters. A parent program is also offered during each UNIVERSITY CENTERS freshman session to introduce parents to FIU and assist The University Center on each campus provides vital them with preparing to meet the challenges of parenting a services to students and the University community. The college student. Information about registering for Graham University Center (GC) at Modesto A. Maidique Orientation is e-mailed to newly admitted undergraduate Campus and the Wolfe University Center (WUC) at students prior to the first term of enrollment. Biscayne Bay Campus are the focal points for the The office coordinates large-scale events. Panther University community to meet and interact in an Camp, an extended orientation program that will allow educational and vibrant environment. Staff in the centers students to develop relationships with fellow students, FIU Undergraduate Catalog 2016-2017 Student Affairs 35 coordinate the scheduling of space and assist with the focuses on human development and group dynamics. production of student and university sponsored events. Participants will learn new skills through a series of As the hub of University life, these centers house the adventure-based activities that provide training in offices of Student Government Association (SGA); leadership, teambuilding development, communication, Campus Life; Student Programming Council (SPC); and problem solving skills. Council of Student Organizations (CSO); Student Center tenants include Student Affairs departments for Organization Council (SOC); and Office of Sorority and Disability Resource Center, Multicultural Programs and Fraternity Life. Services, Career Services, Health Promotion Services and Graham Center Counseling and Psychological Services. University The Graham Center building has offices, retail stores, support offices include the University Credit Union, the FIU food outlets, academic classrooms and event venues. One Card Office/Wells Fargo, Ricoh @ FIU (copy center, The offices that offer student support services are the packing and shipping), and International Student and Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs, Scholar Services. The administrative offices of the Wolfe Ombudsman Office, Campus Life, Center for Leadership University Center are located in WUC 325 at Biscayne and Service, Disability Resource Center, Multi-faith Bay Campus, (305) 919-5800 and web site is Council, Office of Multicultural Programs and Services, http://wuc.fiu.edu. Office of Orientation and Parent Programs, Student The Barnes and Noble University Bookstore is located Conduct and Conflict Resolution, Student Media, Upward on the first floor at both University Centers. Bound and Pre-College Programs, and Women’s Center. Location: GC 2200, Modesto A. Maidique Campus, (305) The Beacon student newspaper and the student radio 348-1506; WUC 130, Biscayne Bay Campus, (305) 919- station (WRGP) keep offices and production rooms at the 5359. Graham Center. The Graham Center also offers the following services: WOMEN'S CENTER event planning, audiovisual/multi-media support, state-of- the-art computer labs, Lost and Found, ATMs, locker The Women’s Center at FIU provides numerous programs rentals, notary public service, vending machines, and and services to support FIU students in their personal, Kaplan Test Preparation classes. Additionally, GC offers academic, and professional development. The Women’s event facilities such as: meeting rooms, ballrooms, and Center collaborates and coordinates with other university auditoriums for lectures, banquets, receptions, and departments and student organizations to meet the needs weddings. The 23-classroom wing -- located on the and enhance the lives of our diverse female population. second floor and interconnecting with the Barnes & Noble While our programs and services focus on women, they café – has a large lounge ideal for individual and group are open to the entire community and include confidential studying. University community can enjoy entertainment referrals, leadership, and volunteer opportunities. We and the arts by visiting the Student Art Gallery and Piano educate and advocate for systemic changes that will Lounge, and the Porter Davis Game Room. improve the lives of everyone on campus. The GC mini-mall offers a variety of food locations: The Our curriculum includes the following programs: Fresh Food Company serves breakfast, lunch and dinner • Women in STEM Living Learning Community in an all-you-care-to-eat style. Other offerings include partnership with Housing & Residential Life Chili’s Too, Faculty Club, Recharge-U convenience store, • Sisterhood Retreat (Women’s Empowerment Jamba Juice, Pollo Tropical, Subway, Burger King, Weekend) Almazar, Sushi Maki, Einstein Bros. Bagels, and Bustelo • Women Who Lead Conference Café. Other retail venues include: Barnes and Noble • Workshops and Discussion Series (also available Bookstore (with Starbucks Café), Santi’s Hair and Nail by request) Salon, Golden Touch Haircuts & Shaves, Panther’s Dry • National Love Your Body Day events Cleaners, Panther TECH store and Ricoh@FIU (Copy • International Day for the Elimination of Violence Center, packing and shipping). Against Women The administrative offices of the Graham Center are • Sexual Assault Awareness Month events located in GC 1210, at the Modesto A. Maidique Campus, including Take Back the Night The main office number is (305) 348-2297 and the web • FIU Gender Equity Coalition (FIUGE) student site is grahamcenter.fiu.edu. organization Wolfe University Center • National Organization for Women (NOW) student The Wolfe University Center (WUC) is located at the organization heart of FIU’s Biscayne Bay Campus. It is home to the • Voices for Planned Parenthood (VOX) student 300-seat Mary Ann Wolfe Theater, houses a state-of-the- organization art computer lounge, five large meeting rooms, and a • UN Women (USNC-UN Women) student multi-purpose ballroom. A multi-purpose dining and organization catering facility, the Wellness and Recreation Center, and Location: GC 2200, Modesto A. Maidique Campus, (305) several comfortable study lounges are also provided in the 348-1506; WUC 220, Biscayne Bay Campus, (305) 919- facility. A recent renovation to Panther Square, the 5359. Center’s lobby and student programmatic space, creates a Web site: http://women.fiu.edu. high-tech destination on campus where students can study, connect with others and host events.

The Center is also host to the Team Ropes Adventure

Challenge (TRAC), one of the most complete and professional team-building training programs in South Florida. TRAC is an experiential education program that 36 Student Affairs Undergraduate Catalog 2016-2017 COUNSELING AND PSYCHOLOGICAL • Student conduct proceedings SERVICES • Escort to appointments, hearings, and medical facilities Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) provides • Help with other solutions that may be necessary a variety of services and resources designed to help Additional information and resources available at currently registered FIU students achieve and maintain http://vep.fiu.edu. optimum mental health. Therapists, utilizing the short-term Outreach Programming psychotherapy approach, assist students in developing Throughout the year, the staff at CAPS participates in effective coping skills and decision making abilities; campus wide outreach activities designed to increase developing effective communication skills; and identifying student awareness about mental health and services and managing daily stressors. All therapeutic services are provided at the center. In addition, CAPS sponsors a confidential and can be utilized either in person or Online, series of workshops to enhance students’ personal and depending on the type of service desired. academic skills, and collaborates with other departments CAPS services include: at FIU by co-sponsoring events. CAPS outreach events • Individual, group, and couples therapy for issues are a great way to learn, be entertained, have fun, and such as: anxiety, depression, stress, grief, and make new friends. interpersonal and relationship problems Location: SHSC 270, Modesto A. Maidique Campus, (305) • In-person screenings for substance abuse and 348-CAPS (2277); WUC 320, Biscayne Bay Campus, eating disorders/body image issues (305) 919-5305. • Psycho-educational and Neuropsychological Web site: http://caps.fiu.edu testing Victim services may also be accessed through a 24-hour • Biofeedback crisis hotline: (305) 348-3000. • Crisis intervention Web site: http://vac.fiu.edu • Psychiatric services CAPS online programs include: WELLNESS & RECREATION SERVICES • Workshops for time management, anger Recreational sports programs and fitness facilities are management, and stress management available for Florida International University students, • Screenings for anxiety, depression, eating faculty, staff and alumni through the Wellness and disorders, and bipolar disorder Recreation Centers at MMC and BBC. Funding for these • TAO – a therapy assisted online program for services is primarily through student fees allocated by the anxiety reduction and overcoming depression FIU Student Government Association (SGA). Victim Empowerment Program (VEP) A variety of Intramural (IM) Sports are offered on each VEP services are free of charge and confidential campus, including men’s, women’s and co-rec leagues in Location/Contact: SHS 270, MMC, (305) 348-2277, BBC sports such as flag football, basketball, volleyball, softball by appointment and soccer, and tournaments for sports like racquetball, --VEP services include: tennis, and table tennis. Individuals looking for a team are • Assistance in accessing community and encouraged to register as “free agents”. Registration for University resources, and helping students Intramural Sports can be initiated via the web on the understand the different options available to them Wellness and Recreation Center website (see URL during or after experiencing actual or threatened below). abuse or violence. This information is also The 50,000+ square foot MMC Wellness and available to students who may want resources for Recreation Center (WRC) is equipped with state-of-the-art someone they know or for students who have exercise and cardiovascular fitness equipment. In addition been affected by actual or threatened violence to free weights, the center provides resistance and that happened to someone they know. selectorized equipment, steppers, upright and recumbent • Help with issues related to relationship abuse, bicycles, treadmills, rowers, and ellipticals. A basketball sexual assault, stalking, assault and battery, gym, locker rooms and a Pro Shop are also available. The homicide of friend or relative, hate crimes, WRC is located west of the Student Health Services harassment, and re-emergence of problems as a Complex near Parkview Hall. result of a past abuse such as childhood sexual Over 90 PantherFIT group fitness classes per week are abuse. scheduled in the WRC. Low cost classes offered --Other VEP services available (according to the wishes of throughout the year include Pilates, Ultimate Abs, and the student) are: Zumba®, as well as specialty classes such as Yoga, • Safety planning Spinning®, and Capoeira. Fitness orientations, body • Understanding and navigating the criminal justice composition evaluations, and personal training are also system featured. Non-credit fitness workshops and American • Assistance in making police reports (if desired) Heart Assoc. (AHA)/CPR/AED certifications are offered. • Petitioning the court for an injunction for The Wellness and Recreation Center - BBC is located protection (“restraining order”) on the first floor of the Wolfe University Center (WUC), • Finding legal assistance room 160. The 70,000 square foot Center (which includes • Finding emergency safe shelter an aquatic facility) features 21 cardiovascular machines • Communicating with professors and/or other with a TV/Video Village, locker rooms and showers, 9 flat parties as requested by the victim screen televisions, a Bose sound system, an array of • Help with university administrative procedures LifeFitness selectorized, and Hammer Strength fitness equipment. Additionally, there is a state-of-the-art aerobics Undergraduate Catalog 2016-2017 Student Affairs 37 studio with ballet bars and separate Bose sound system. Cardio vascular group exercise classes include Yoga, Hip Hop Dance, Belly Dancing, Body Sculpting, Dance Aerobics, and Zumba®. Free massages are offered on Mondays. Additionally, the Wellness & Recreation - BBC offers Kayaking, Night time Kayaking and Stand-up Paddle Board excursions from our Outdoor X program. The two campuses offer other facilities for recreational use. The Tennis Centers on each campus offer lighted courts, and tennis lessons are available. The BBC Aquatic Center and MMC Panther Hall Pool provide on-campus swimming opportunities. At MMC, students have free access to nearby Tamiami Pool during lap swim hours. At MMC, the FIU Arena houses two indoor racquetball courts available on a reservation basis. A current, activated OneCard ID is required for access to all recreation facilities and programs. Other areas of interest include adventure recreation programs (offering outdoor experiential education trips in and out-of-state), sport clubs, the Lose It Weight Loss Program, and special events. Both Wellness and Recreation offices provide student employment opportunities as sports officials, customer service and weight room attendants, recreation facility supervisors, lifeguards, group fitness instructors, personal trainers, and office assistants. MMC is home to the FIU Bike Shop for repair services and retail sales. Location: Wellness and Recreation Center – MMC: (305) 348-2575 Wellness and Recreation Center – BBC: (305) 919-5678 WRC – MMC Membership Desk: (305) 348-2951 MMC Panther Hall Pool: (305) 348-1895 BBC Aquatic Center: (305) 919-4549 IM Sports: (305) 348-1054 (MMC), (305) 919-4595 (BBC) Tennis Center: (305) 348-6327 (MMC), (305) 919-4595 (BBC) MMC Racquetball reservations: (305) 348-2900 Bike Shop: (305) 348-4880 Web sites: http://recreation.fiu.edu and http://bbcrec.fiu.edu.