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Student Affairs Support Student Affairs INTRODUCTION Classroom activity is devoted to the academic development of the learner. Student Affairs offers programs that support the academic program and simultaneously provide students with services and opportunities for personal growth. Some Student Affairs programs such as housing and financial aid emphasize their service and educationally supportive roles; others, such as counseling, accentuate their developmental aspects. The opportunities offered by Student Affairs vary from the traditional social activities to lectures and concerts funded through Associated Students, CSUF, Inc. Developmental activities include the exploration of personal and vocational life styles, and leadership and training. Student Affairs comprises Academic Appeals, Assistant Deans for Student Af- fairs, Associated Students, CSUF, Inc., Athletics Academic Services, Career Center, Dean of Students Office, Counseling and Psychological Services, Disabled Student Services, Educational Partnerships, Financial Aid, Guardian Scholars Program, Honors and Scholars Support Services, Housing and Residence Life, Intercollegiate Athletics, International Education and Exchange, Student Academic Services, Student Health and Counseling Center, University Learning Center, and Women’s Center/Adult Re-entry/ Veterans Student Services. VICE PRESIDENT FOR STUDENT AFFAIRS Langsdorf Hall 805 VICE PRESIDENT FOR STUDENT AFFAIRS 657-278-3221 Langsdorf Hall 805 657-278-3221 STUDENT AFFAIRS The vice president’s office coordinates and supervises all Student Affairs services Academic Appeals and programs. The vice president is responsible for the quality of student life on the Assistant Deans for Student Affairs campus and works with faculty, administration and students to improve the campus Athletics Academic Services environment. This office is also charged with administering the university’s academic Career Center appeals procedure and the student disciplinary codes. Counseling and Psychological Services Disabled Student Services ACADEMIC APPEALS Educational Partnerships Langsdorf Hall 805 Financial Aid 657-278-3836 Guardian Scholars Program Student Appeal of Grade Disputes or Charges of Academic Dishonesty Honors and Scholars Support Services Students have the right of due process if they feel they have been treated unfairly Housing and Residence Life or with prejudice. They may appeal a grade dispute or charge of academic dishonesty to International Education and Exchange the coordinator of academic appeals, who will guide them through the procedure to be Student Academic Services followed. The student must go through several steps seeking to resolve the issue before it Student Health and Counseling Center can be considered by the Academic Appeals Board, which is comprised of three faculty University Learning Center members and two students. Women’s Center/Adult Reentry/ There is a strict time limit for the appeals process. The student must meet with the Veterans Student Services faculty member within 30 calendar days of the first day of the following semester (spring or fall). If the appeal cannot be resolved with the faculty member, department chair or dean, a written appeal must be submitted to the coordinator of academic appeals within 60 calendar days of the first day of the following semester. Contact the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs for further information. 628 STUDENT AFFAIRS ASSISTANT DEANS FOR STUDENT AFFAIRS Opportunities for employment and internships are located on The assistant deans work in collaboration with the vice Titan Connection www.fullerton.edu/career. Titan Connection president for Student Affairs, the dean of students, the deans in provides lists of student assistant positions on campus, internships, and each college, and the Student Affairs staff at the Irvine Campus to full- and part-time employment opportunities in the community. deliver services that support student progress toward degree and Brief, “drive-through” advising is the first stop for all students professional objectives. In addition, the assistant deans design and and alumni who visit the Career Center. This is where the career coordinate programs with faculty, students and administration that decision-making process and labor market research can begin. Career enrich the academic environment and enhance student development counseling is available by appointment to assist students in develop- within the colleges. ing career goals, determining methods of obtaining those goals and Responsibilities of the assistant deans include counseling implementing a viable job search. students with personal and academic concerns, coordinating orienta- EUREKA, the California Career Information System, is a com- tion and retention programs, advising student groups, administering puterized program that provides clear and individualized approaches scholarship programs, and developing alumni and community sup- to career decision-making. The program will help you examine your port for the college. skills, explore career options and research program information Contact the college dean’s office for information on how to regarding graduate and professional schools. reach your assistant dean for student affairs. The COMPASS community is a learning community designed for first-time freshmen who have not yet declared a major, or who are ATHLETICS ACADEMIC SERVICES unsure about their choice of major. Staff members from the Career Langsdorf Hall 209 Center and the Academic Advisement Center collaborate with the 657-278-3057 Freshman Programs office to offer COMPASS students a structured The mission of Athletics Academic Services is to provide experience that can make a strong contribution to their success at Cal academic and life skills support to assist student-athletes in reaching State Fullerton. For further information on this learning commu- his/her academic goals. Athletics Academic Services works closely nity, please visit www.fullerton.edu/freshmanprograms. with faculty, coaches and other student support offices to ensure the Each fall the Career Center sponsors a Graduate and Pro- academic success of Titan student-athletes. Such support programs fessional School Fair that is attended by representatives from include academic advisement, academic counseling, priority registra- approximately 75 schools. Representatives come to campus to share tion, tutoring, study hall, grade checks, academic awards, life skills information about their programs and to recruit Cal State Fullerton programming and University 100. students. Teacher Job Fairs are held during the spring semester and offer CAREER CENTER student teachers and other teacher candidates the opportunity to Langsdorf Hall 208 meet and interview with California school district representatives. 657-278-3121 The Internship & Job Fair, which is held each fall and spring The Career Center provides career counseling and employment semester, offers excellent opportunities for students to meet with em- services. The center has designed many programs and services to fit ployers, to apply for positions, and to explore career and professional career exploration, planning and employment needs. One of the options. Students can meet with representatives from a variety of most popular services is listing of local, part-time jobs for Cal State business, non-profit and government organizations to ask questions Fullerton students. and collect career-related information. Whether a student is just beginning to think about a major or Workshops and seminars are scheduled each semester. The a career, or is ready to look for a job, the center has counselors and workshops may include the following topics: career planning, resume programs that will help define and achieve career goals. The center writing, interview skills, job search techniques, business etiquette, In- draws upon both on-and off-campus contacts and resources by ternet job searches, job search techniques for international students, working closely with employers and faculty to plan career programs. and other college-to-work topics. A list of dates, times and locations Make the time to get acquainted with and use the center’s services are announced on our website: www.fullerton.edu/career. and programs. The Campus Interview Program brings employers to cam- The center’s website www.fullerton.edu/career is the first place pus each semester to conduct interviews for current professional to check for up-to-date information about all of our events, activities job openings. This program provides graduating seniors, graduate and services. On our website, you will find the calendar of events, the students and alumni with opportunities to interview with these logon page for Titan Connection, career information pages created employers. by industry specialist staff, links to employer websites, links to job The Career Resource Library contains an extensive collec- search sites, resume writing tips, interview preparation, job search tion of job search, occupational and labor market information. A techniques, a career planning timeline and lists of employers attend- checkout system has been instituted that enables students to borrow ing campus events. materials overnight or over the weekend. CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FULLERTON • 2011-2013 CATALOG 629 The staff of the Career Center is responsive to the needs of The program encourages involvement and input from students, students, alumni and employers. Services are available without cost faculty and staff