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S TUDENT LIFE • Graduate/Undergraduate (p. 1) • Potential - We are committed to providing a living, learning, and • Professional (p. 1) working environment that encourages both our students and our staff to reach their full potential; Graduate/Undergraduate • Student Development - We believe in educating the whole student by developing and supporting their emotional, environmental, financial, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry ethical, intellectual, physical, and social needs; Physician Assistant Studies • Meaning and Purpose - We believe in the importance of providing Gladys L. Benerd School of Education opportunities to those seeking meaning and purpose in ones’ life All Graduate Programs and value the various activities and practices associated with a religious or spiritual tradition including, but not limited to, meditation, McGeorge School of Law reflection, or prayer; Master of Public Administration • Responsible Leadership - We believe that leadership manifests itself in Master of Public Policy many forms. It can be taught, developed, and nurtured and is a tool Master of Studies in Law that encourages success throughout a student’s education, lives’, and School of Engineering and Computer Science future careers; All Graduate Programs • Achievement – We believe that each student is unique and deserves a comprehensive system of support services that will assist in meeting University College their educational and personal goals; Organizational Behavior • Diversity and Inclusion - We are committed to social justice, diversity, and challenging forms of hate and exclusion, and; Professional • Community Involvement - We believe in the value of community service, McGeorge School of Law volunteerism, and it the importance of civic engagement, connection, and Juris Doctor participation. Doctor of Juridical Science Master of Law Student Outreach and Academic Support Division of Student Life on this page Services Community Involvement Program are for the following graduate and The Community Involvement Program (CIP), established in 1969, is undergraduate programs on the a comprehensive need-based scholarship and retention program for first-generation college students from the Stockton community who Sacramento campus. have demonstrated the potential for sustainable leadership, community awareness, and involvement. The Community Involvement Program Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry is only for new incoming University of the Pacific students. Once in Physician Assistant Studies the program, students are offered leadership training and various Gladys L. Benerd School of Education opportunities for students to return to the community as leaders and agents of social change. All Graduate Programs McGeorge School of Law Students in the Community Involvement Program are selected based on their participation in the Stockton community, maturity, and potential Master of Public Administration to contribute his/her time and energy to the Community Involvement Master of Public Policy Program. CIP students contribute a significant amount of time in the Master of Studies in Law Stockton community through volunteering at various community School of Engineering and Computer Science organizations. For more information contact the CIP Office at: All Graduate Programs Center for Student Success University College McCaffrey Center, First Floor Organizational Leadership Telephone: (209) 946-2436 Fax: (209) 946-2176 The vision of Student Life at Pacific is to be a leader and advocate Email: cip@pacific.edu within the University of the Pacific and our profession by inspiring and cultivating global student citizens for a lifetime of learning, growth, The Women’s Resource Center engagement, and service. The mission of Student Life is to provide The Women’s Resource Center (WRC) aims to increase awareness and transformative educational experiences and essential services that scholarship regarding women’s and gender issues, to celebrate and advance student success. Through innovative thinking and dynamic cultivate leadership on campus and beyond, and to empower students programs, each Student Life member focuses on students’ personal to be active participants in bringing about social change. Annual events growth and educational experience. These values inform our individual hosted by the WRC include the Women of Distinction Awards Luncheon roles and departmental functions and unify us as a Division. We realize as well as programming for Women’s History Month, Sexual Assault our mission through: Awareness, and Domestic Violence Awareness. In partnership with the Student Life 1 Office of Title IX, the WRC runs the Title IX Peer Education Program to Black Student Success encourage students to help end gendered violence in our community. Black Student Success offers programs and support services to students Located inside the Intercultural Student Success Center, the WRC is a of African descent. Throughout the school year, Black Student Success welcoming space for students to study, relax, and find community. hosts receptions, academic workshops, networking events with members of the Black Alumni Club, and social events. Black Student Success also Military and Veteran Student Support Center offers book scholarships of up to $250 for students in need. Proud of its designation as being a military friendly institution, the A signature program of Black Student Success is Students Emerging University of the Pacific is dedicated to serving the needs of those as Pacificans (STEPS) program. STEPS is a 4-day retreat that assists who previously were in, or currently are serving in, the United States incoming students of African descent with their transition to college armed services and their qualified dependents. The Military and Veteran life. Pacific faculty, staff, current students, and alumni work directly Student Support Center is the hub Veteran student life and offers with STEPS participants, introducing them to University and community help and assistance in the application, certification, and coordination resources to enhance their academic and co-curricular success. of military and veteran educational benefits, the synchronization of University support services with the needs of Veteran students, and in Student Health Services being a liaison between Veteran students and the Department of Veterans Student Health Services (SHS) is available Monday through Friday. Affairs. Services are provided on an appointment bases; walk in visits are seen case-by-case, determined by the urgency of the presenting condition. Intercultural Student Success Use the portal MyHealth@Pacific (https://healthservices.pacific.edu) to Intercultural Student Success (http://www.pacific.edu/Campus-Life/ book a visit. Visit the health services’ website (http://www.pacific.edu/ Diversity-and-Inclusion/Multicultural-Affairs.html) strives to provide healthservices) for more information. After hours or on the weekends, enriching educational opportunities for students of all backgrounds. ISS students can access a contracted Nurse Advice Line at 209.946.2315 is an inclusive community that advances student success by helping option 4. Students enrolled in the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) students navigate their identity development and build intercultural also have access to 24/7 telemedicine services through LiveHealth competence. The department includes the ALANA (African, Latinx, Asian Online. Download the app in the App Store or on Google Play. Pacific Islander, Native American) Center, Black Student Success, El Centro (Latinx Outreach), The Pride Resource Center, and the Women’s The Cowell Wellness Center Fee allows students to be seen without Resource Center. Together, these areas work to help support students’ paying an office visit or co-pay, regardless of health insurance status. intersectional identities through building community, capacity, and Further costs may be incurred with the purchase of medication, advocacy. immunizations, procedures, diagnostic testing, or referrals to off campus health care providers. Students must pay these additional The Pride Resource Center (http://www.pacific.edu/Campus-Life/ costs associated with their care at the time of service and in some Diversity-and-Inclusion/Pride-Resource-Center.html) provides holistic cases may submit an itemized receipt for reimbursement to their health and identity conscious support services to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, insurance plans. transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQQIA+) community at Pacific. Signature programs and events include: Safe Zone The comprehensive SHS team consists of a Physician, Nurse LGBTQ+ Awareness & Allyship Training, National Coming Out Day, Pacific Practitioners, Medical Assistants, Phlebotomists, an Insurance Pride Week, and Lavender Graduation. The PRC strives to be a leader and coordinator, immunization coordinator, and a Registered Dietitian. Health advocate for LGBTQ+ inclusion and equity within the University of the care delivery and medical record management are protected by privacy Pacific and the greater Stockton community. and confidentiality regulations. El Centro (Latinx Outreach and Academic Resource SHS provides a wide variety of medical services including the Center) management of common health problems such as acute minor illnesses and injuries and preventive care including nutrition services, gynecology, El Centro’s mission is to assist in recruiting new undergraduate students, contraceptive maintenance, STI testing, immunizations, and routine retain current students,