32 Student Affairs Undergraduate Catalog 2019-2020 Academic & Student Affairs Please visit the CCLC building (located on the west side of campus, next to the tennis courts) to inquire about the The Division of Academic & Student Affairs seeks to Center programs, place your child onto the waiting list, enhance the academic mission of the University by and tour the facility. The Center’s office hours are 8:30am promoting a vast array of educational, social, and cultural – 5:00pm and no appointment is necessary for a tour. opportunities and programs. We believe that a student’s For students seeking financial support for child care, education takes place both inside and outside the the Center has been awarded the Child Care Access classroom. We aim to provide an environment that Means Parents in Schools (CCAMPIS) Grant from the supports the growth and development of our students by U.S. Department of Education. Additionally, the Center catering to their social, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual participates in the Florida Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten needs. From orientation to job interview skills, volunteer (VPK) Program for four-year-old children, Step Up For opportunities to multicultural programs, health promotion Students Kindergarten Scholarship, and is a School to residential life, the Division Academic & Student Affairs Readiness Provider. is here to help students make the most of their university Further information about the Center's programs, hours experience. and tuition can be found online at http://children.fiu.edu or by calling the Center office at (305) 348-2143. CAMPUS LIFE FRATERNITY AND SORORITY LIFE The Department of Campus Life provides a variety of programs and services to students and the University Fraternities and sororities contribute to the university by community. Student’s academic learning and success is promoting leadership, scholarship, community service and enhanced through their active participation in the co- philanthropy, social activities/brotherhood and sisterhood. curricular opportunities offered in areas of leadership The Greek Community at FIU consists of 16 fraternities development, communication and organizational skills, and 13 sororities. While each organization creates and service, event planning and evaluation techniques. manages their own activities, each is founded on similar Campus Life collaborates with other departments to principles of academic excellence, leadership, community coordinate programs and events. service, and lifelong friendship. Joining the fraternity and The Department of Campus Life includes the Student sorority community provides an opportunity to gain Government Association, Black Student Union, Council for leadership skills through involvement on and off campus Student Organizations (MMC), Student Organizations and through regional and national volunteer opportunities. Council (BBC), Student Programming Council, Sorority Formal recruitment periods and membership intake and Fraternity Life, Multifaith Council, Homecoming processes are held fall or/and spring semesters, Council, and Panther Power (BBC). depending on the organization and council. For more Location: GC 2240, Modesto A. Maidique Campus, (305) information, please check our website. 348-2138; WUC 141, Biscayne Bay Campus, (305) 919- Location: GC 2240, Modesto A. Maidique Campus, (305) 5804. 348-2138. Web site: Greeks.fiu.edu. CHILDREN'S CREATIVE LEARNING CENTER STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION Established in 1975, the Children’s Creative Learning The Student Government Association (SGA) is comprised Center is an Educational Research Center for Child of representatives from all Schools and Colleges who are Development and an AdvancED accredited Early Learning elected by the student body. There is a Student School. The Center is located on the Modesto A. Maidique Government Council at both the Biscayne Bay Campus Campus and offers an educational preschool program for and Modesto A. Maidique Campus. SGA is responsible young children. for overseeing and appropriating the Activity and Service The essence of the program at the Center is built (A&S) fees paid by all students each semester. These around verbal communication, enhancing the children's fees fund many of the campus life events, student ability to be in touch with their different feelings and to activities, and clubs and organizations. SGA also acts as express them verbally. Additionally, the Center's the liaison between the students and administrative areas objectives for each child are the development of: self- of the University, specifically speaking and lobbying on concept and self-reliance, independent decision making, behalf of students. the ability to confront and resolve problems, respect and SGA members represent the student body on consideration for others, social skills and interpersonal University-wide committees and task forces to ensure relations. student representation at the administrative level. SGA Children between the ages of 2½ through 5 years who meets regularly and students are highly encouraged to have achieved bathroom independence are eligible for attend meetings and become involved in all aspects of programs housed in the CCLC Main building. Children Student Government. between the ages 2 to 2½ years who may be working Location: GC 230, Modesto A. Maidique Campus, (305) toward achieving bathroom independence are eligible for 348-2121; WUC 301, Biscayne Bay Campus, (305) 919- the Center’s Toddler program, housed in the Graham 5680. Center. Center enrollment priority is given to children of FIU students. If you are interested in enrolling your child at the Center, it is recommended to place your child on to the waiting list as soon as you are comfortable doing so. Undergraduate Catalog 2019-2020 Student Affairs 33 CENTER FOR LEADERSHIP AND Individual denominations sponsor campus-wide programs including worship, study groups, social gatherings, and SERVICE cultural events. Campus Ministry sponsors programs and The Center for Leadership and Service (CLS) provides activities that are non-denominational. students with developmental and experiential opportunities Location: GC 318, Modesto A. Maidique Campus, (305) that foster leadership, action, and community 348-3902; Biscayne Bay Campus, (305) 919-5247. engagement. Through leadership education, service- learning, civic engagement, service, and social innovation, DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER students will become active citizens on-campus, in their The American Disabilities Act (ADA) requires institutions respective communities, and globally. The vision of the to make reasonable accommodations in order to provide CLS is to develop students for engagement in lifelong students with disabilities an equal opportunity to leading, service, and learning. participate in courses, programs, services, and activities at Leadership education is offered through co-curricular Florida International University. (non-credit) programs. Non-credit leadership development The Disability Resource Center (DRC) collaborates with programs range from one-hour skill building workshops, to students, faculty, staff, and community members to create semester-based programs (Academy of Leaders), to diverse learning environments that are usable, equitable, Program on Demand workshops All of these programs are inclusive, and sustainable. The DRC provides FIU interactive and experiential in nature and are offered at a students with disabilities the necessary support to variety of times to accommodate our diverse student successfully complete their education and participate in population. Programs are developmental in nature, so activities available to all students. Accommodations may students can begin with an emerging leader program and include: note takers, extended time on assignments, progress to more advanced leadership training while at adaptive equipment/technology, testing accommodations, FIU. Consult the department web site for program CART services, ASL Interpreters, and readers/scribes. descriptions and application details, leadserve.fiu.edu. For more information about our services, you may visit CLS is also the central office for service development, our website at drc.fiu.edu. by offering a clearinghouse and resource center for If you have a history or diagnosis of disability and plan volunteer activities, service-learning, and advocacy for to utilize academic accommodations, please contact the social issues. Two major service projects are sponsored DRC’s MMC or BBC Office using the following information. by CLS in the Fall and Spring semesters. Alternative Modesto A. Maidique Campus: GC 190, (305) 348-3532; Break (aB) educates students about social issues and Biscayne Bay Campus: WUC 131, (305) 919-5345. encourages them to make a difference by participating in direct service projects in communities throughout the Class Attendance country and abroad. Roarthon is a student-run If a qualified student with a disability believes it may not be philanthropy dedicated to raising money for the Children’s possible to abide by the attendance policy due to disability Miracle Network. Students can serve on the planning related reasons, the student should contact the Disability committee or participate as dancers in the overnight Resource Center (DRC) at the beginning of the semester, fundraiser that benefits the Nicklaus Children’s Hospital or as soon as the need arises, to discuss the possibility of Foundation. Relay for Life is the signature fundraising the accommodation being initiated. event for the