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10 Florida State University www.universityparent.com/fsu 11 In a 1905 reorganization of Florida’s The year 1947 saw many changes. Over the years, Florida State University educational system by the Legislature, six Demand by returning World War II has worked closely with the Seminole state institutions of higher learning were veterans had brought men back to Tribe of Florida to ensure the dignity consolidated into two when the University Tallahassee and on May 15, 1947, the of the various symbols used by the of Florida in Gainesville was established Governor signed an act of the Legislature University. FSU has carefully cultivated a and designated a men’s school and the returning Florida State College for Women strong and positive partnership with the Florida State College became a women’s to coeducational status and naming it Seminole Tribe that remains intact today. school named the Florida Female College. Florida State University. The student The University is honored to have the In 1909 the name of the college was body, numbering 4,056, chose a new alma Seminoles as the official symbol and the changed to Florida State College for mater and selected the Seminole as their Seminole Tribe relationship that exists with the Seminole Women; an institution, which grew to symbol. The Flying High Circus was born, Tribe of Florida. become the third largest women’s college and football was started again when the Before adopting the Seminoles as Florida in the nation during the 1930’s. first home game since 1905 was played State University’s official symbol in 1947, Learn more about the Seminole Tribe of in October. FSU students did not have anything to Florida at: www.seminoletribe.com identify themselves with. The football In each succeeding decade, Florida State team actually played two football games Osceola & Renegade: during the 1947 season without a mascot A Tradition of Tribute University has added to its academic before the students demanded the Florida State organization and presently is composed One of the most unique and spectacular University agree upon one. of 16 independent colleges. It has traditions at Florida State University expanded from the original few acres and happens in Doak Campbell Stadium University There are many different stories behind buildings to 542 buildings on 1,550 acres, before the kickoff of each home football how the Seminole Tribe became the including the downtown Tallahassee game. Chief Osceola rides onto the field currently has official symbol for Florida State University main campus of 451.6 acres, a farm which on Renegade and plants a flaming spear but the most common belief is that a for many decades supplied the Florida into the center of the field. The portrayal student body poll was taken. The Florida a student State College for Women with food, the of the Florida State symbol is a memorable Flambeau reported that “Seminoles” won Seminole Reservation — a recreational sight and a beloved tradition of tribute that by 110 votes over other contenders such population of facility, the Marine Laboratory on the Gulf is held in high esteem by students, alums, as: “Statesmen”, “Rebels”, “Tarpons”, Coast, the Florida A&M University-Florida and faithful fans. over 41,000 State University College of Engineering “Fighting Warriors”, and “Crackers.” facility, the National High Magnetic Field Since their premier in 1978 against and recognition Laboratory and Division of Research Throughout the years Florida State Oklahoma State, Osceola, who is always at Florida State’s Southwest Campus, has endured many critics that have dressed in authentic regalia designed by as a major and the branch campus in Panama City, complained that the use of the Indian members of the Seminole Tribe of Florida, Fla. The University has over 50 years of symbol is derogatory and should be and Renegade have opened every home experience in international education changed. The faculty, staff, administration, game, appeared in many bowl games, graduate and is a nationally recognized leader in and students of Florida State have much and have become a symbol of Florida the field of study-abroad programs, with respect for the Seminole Tribe of Florida State University and the Seminole Tribe’s research permanent study centers in London, and it has never been their intention to unconquered spirit. institution Florence, Valencia and Panama. use the name in a disrespectful way. Florida State University currently has with an a student population of over 41,000 and recognition as a major graduate established research institution with an established international reputation.

international Taken From: Anonymous. (2006). 2.1 History of Florida State University. reputation. Retrieved January 18, 2006, from Florida State University, Faculty Handbook Website: www.fsu.edu/~dof/Faculty- Handbook/Ch2/Ch2.1.html

12 Florida State University www.universityparent.com/fsu 13 War Chant Westcott Plaza The fountain on Westcott Plaza was a

gift of the classes of 1915 and 1917; the There are conflicting stories as to how the Built in 1910, the Westcott Administration original fountain graced the main entrance tradition of the war chant was started in Building is the architectural centerpiece of to the campus for over 70 years. It was the 1960s by the Marching Chiefs, FSU’s Florida State University’s campus. It can renovated in 1982 in remembrance of nationally respected marching band. They be seen clearly from the center of town, Professor Anna Forbes Liddell, 1959–1960 would chant the melody of a popular FSU just one mile to the east. The view down Robert O. Lawton Distinguished Professor cheer called the “massacre.” During an College Avenue towards Westcott gives of Philosophy. In the summer of 1988, exciting game in 1984 against Auburn the University a strong presence in the when the supporting structure began to University, the Marching Chiefs started to community. This collegiate gothic building fail, the historic fountain was replaced with perform the cheer, but this time students was known originally as the Administration an exact replica. seated behind the band joined in and Building. In 1936, it was renamed James continued the war chant even after the D. Westcott Memorial Building in honor Westcott Gate serves as the main band had stopped playing. of the Florida jurist who donated his Flying High Circus entrance to the University. It was built in entire estate to the Florida State College 1916 and given to the University by the The chant was continued throughout The circus was founded in 1947 by Jack in 1887. In April of 1969, a fire destroyed classes of 1916 and 1918. Until 1947, the the 1984 football season and during Haskin and is currently an extra-curricular most of the interior of the building. The iron arch between the main piers that that season the now-famous “chopping” activity under the Division of Student renovation of the inside was completed now reads “Florida State University” read hand motion was added to symbolize the Affairs. Circus participation is open to all in 1973; the exterior retains its original “Florida State College for Women.” More tomahawk. By the 1986 football season degree-seeking, registered students at architectural integrity. In May 2008, than any other structure on campus, the Florida State Seminole war chant Florida State University. however, renovation began on the Ruby Westcott Building, gate and fountain became a stadium-wide phenomenon and Diamond Theater and Westcott Lobby and have come to symbolize Florida one of the most recognizable chants and Even though there are no animal acts was completed in August 2010. State University. arm motions in collegiate sports across in FSU’s circus, it still has a plethora of the nation. Major league teams such as activities that students can participate the Atlanta Braves and the Kansas City in. A one semester credit hour elective Chiefs later adopted the “war chant.” course allows students to participate in basic circus activities such as juggling, Sod Cemetery walking the high wire, aerial ballet, and

high bars; with 18–22 circus acts there is A very unique but lesser-known tradition a place for everyone. The students also at FSU is the “Sod Cemetery.” It started sew their own costumes and have had the in 1962, when the captains of the FSU opportunity to perform in Europe, Canada, football team returned to Tallahassee with the Bahamas, and the West Indies. a piece of turf after beating the University of Georgia, in Sanford Stadium, 18–0. Florida State University’s Flying High The turf was presented to Dean Coyle Circus generates its own revenue by R. Moore, who founded and started the hosting shows each April under its own tradition of the “Sod Cemetery.” The Big Top circus tent and also by directing turf was buried in the corner of the FSU a summer recreation program at Callaway practice field to commemorate the game. Gardens, a resort in Georgia, and a Flying High Circus Camp for children ages 7–17 Since the first burying of the sod, it has on the FSU campus; and by performing become a Seminole tradition to bring for various sponsors throughout the pieces of sod brought back from landmark southeastern United States. It has also FSU road and bowl game wins. Each new been selected as one of the Southeast piece of sod is buried in the cemetery with Tourism Society’s Top 20 Events in 1989, a tombstone noting the game opponent, 1995, 1997, 1998, 1999, and 2000. For score, and date. more information about the Flying High Circus or to obtain tickets please call (850) 644-4874 or visit them on the web at circus.fsu.edu.

14 Florida State University www.universityparent.com/fsu 15 College of Communication College of Education

The Colleges of Florida & Information Stone Building, Suite 1100 University Center C4100 Phone: (850) 644-2725 State University Phone: (850) 644-7278 www.coe.fsu.edu www.cci.fsu.edu The College of Education provides The College of Communication & more than 40 academic programs Information, the newest college at offering bachelor’s, master’s, and FSU, was created July 1, 2009 with the doctoral degrees, as well as specialist’s merger of the College of Communication certifications, with many opportunities and the College of Information. The for online/distance learning. Students three schools within the college: the work with faculty to improve primary and School of Communication, the School of secondary education throughout Florida Communication Science & Disorders, and and the nation with a foundation of strong the School of Information, offer nationally- academic preparation and extensive ranked undergraduate and graduate classroom experience. programs. College of Engineering

College of Criminology 2525 Pottsdamer Street, B111 & Criminal Justice Tallahassee, FL 32310 107 Eppes Hall Phone: (850) 410-6161 Undergraduate Studies Colleges of Arts and Sciences Phone: (850) 644-4050 www.eng.fsu.edu University Center, A3400 Longmire Building 110 criminology.fsu.edu Phone: (850) 644-2451 Phone: (850) 644-1081 The College of Engineering provides www.undergrad.fsu.edu www.artsandsciences.fsu.edu The College of Criminology and Criminal engineering instruction for students Justice has the nation’s oldest graduate from both universities. Florida State Undergraduate Studies supervises the As the oldest college on Florida State program in Criminology and Criminal students take their basic science and work of most freshman and sophomore University’s campus, the College of Arts Justice. It is known for its ground-breaking liberal studies courses at the main students and serves as their academic and Sciences serves, shares, transmits research, challenging coursework, and campus and upon successful completion dean until they are accepted into their and expands knowledge in those areas inspiring intellectual community. The of a pre-engineering program are respective colleges in their junior represented by the Humanities and College empowers students to explore admitted to an engineering major at the year. It is the mission of the Division of Natural Sciences, in an intellectually their interests, express their ideas, and College. The College has been widely Undergraduate Studies to assure that broadening program of study in the experience the pride of uncovering new hailed for taking the initiative to create each undergraduate student at Florida liberal arts. knowledge. programs to align academic curriculum State University receives a strong with industry needs. educational foundation on which to College of Business

build a successful academic program of Rovetta Business Annex, Room 314 studies. A variety of departments are a Phone: (850) 644-3090 part of Undergraduate Studies including: www.cob.fsu.edu Advising First, Athletic Academic Advising, Academic Center for Excellence, Center The College of Business is one of the for Academic Retention & Enhancement nation’s youngest business schools, yet (C.A.R.E.), Honors Programs, Freshman it has become one of the 10 largest in the Interest Groups, Office of National nation. The College boasts a distinguished Fellowships, Undergraduate Research full-time faculty of 135, including and others. one Francis Eppes professor, eight eminent scholars, two university-named professors, and 27 endowed named professors and five fellows.

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Fine Arts Building, Room 236 Housewright & Kuersteiner Duxbury Hall, Room 103 University Center, Room C2500 Phone: (850) 644-5244 Music Buildings Phone: (850) 644-3296 Phone: (850) 644-4751 www.new.cvatd.fsu.edu Phone: (850) 644-3424 www.nursing.fsu.edu www.csw.fsu.edu www.music.fsu.edu The College of Visual Arts & Dance is a A Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing The College of Social Work is one of the close-knit community of faculty, students, Nationally distinguished as one of the from the College of Nursing is a key that leading and oldest accredited programs and professionals that functions as an arts most comprehensive schools of its kind will open many doors for professional in the state. It is the nation’s premier conservatory within a major university. It among public institutions, the College nurses. Since 1950, the program’s 5,000 institutions in social work education. is home to a unique combination of visual of Music has offered a high level of alumni have set high standards of nursing In addition to administering a rigorous and performing arts studios, classrooms, professional education in music for more excellence in scholarship, leadership and curriculum, CSW prepares students for performance spaces, and museums. than 80 years. The College of Music professionalism throughout the State of life after college through an extensive serves as headquarters to a variety Florida, the nation, and the world. field education program, which provides College of Human Sciences of campus orchestras, bands, choral on-the-job training and experience at

ensembles, jazz bands, and early music College of Social Sciences countless locations across the globe. 242 Sandels Building and baroque ensembles. Each year & Public Policy Phone: (850) 644-5279 the College of Music offers some 500 Exploratory/Undecided Majors www.chs.fsu.edu Bellamy Building, Room 160 concerts and productions. Phone: (850) 644-5470 William Johnston Building, Ground Floor The College of Human Sciences (CHS) www.coss.fsu.edu Phone: (850) 645-2847 is a multidisciplinary academic unit that advisingfirst.fsu.edu/ExploratoryCenter addresses the health and development of The College of Social Sciences is a vibrant individuals, families and communities. CHS place with six academic departments The Advising First Center for Exploratory is one of the largest colleges of its kind in and 17 Interdisciplinary Programs. The Students encourages students who the nation and is the only comprehensive It is the College serves as a host to a number of are undecided in their major to place human sciences unit in the state. Students institutes and organizations that address passion and purpose at the center of graduate with an integrative approach a wide range of economic, political, their educational decision making. in addressing societal concerns, critical mission of the and social issues that society must face Designed specifically for freshmen, the thinking skills regarding issues affecting today. The curriculum offers students Exploratory program offers our multi- individuals and families, and fundamental Division of traditional disciplines and a wide variety of talented Seminoles the opportunity to competencies necessary to carry out interdisciplinary opportunities. develop greater self-awareness, discover professional roles. Undergraduate the many options offered at the University, and declare departmental majors with College of Motion Picture Arts Studies to confidence. (The Film School)

University Center, 3100 A assure that each Phone: (888) 644-4927 www.film.fsu.edu undergraduate The College of Motion Picture Arts (The student Film School) offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts and Masters of Fine Arts to students who are admitted to the program. It is one receives a of the top film schools in the nation and was recognized by the Directors Guild of strong America for its distinguished contribution to American Culture. From sound stages educational to industry standard mix theaters, The Film School makes the best in production foundation. technology available to students 24 hours a day.

18 Florida State University www.universityparent.com/fsu 19 Student Rights & Responsibilities determine appropriate level of services

and accommodations, and participate University Center A, Suite 4100 in the delivery of services. Reasonable The Dean of Students (850) 644-5136 accommodations are provided at no cost dos.fsu.edu/srr Department to students. The Office of Student Rights and Victim Advocate Program Responsibilities is responsible for educating students about their rights University Center A, Suite 4138 and responsibilities as members of the (850) 644-7161, (850) 644-2277 FSU community, upholding community or (850) 644-1234 behavioral standards, and implementing dos.fsu.edu/vap the Student Conduct Code. The mission is to facilitate student learning and The FSU Victim Advocate Program development regarding community responds twenty-four hours a day to standards by balancing individual and FSU students who are victimized, or any community rights. SRR supports a safe other person who is victimized on our and inclusive environment that enhances campus or by an FSU student. Advocates academic pursuits and student success. provide emotional support and practical Institutional core values of the Seminole assistance to victims. They make referrals Creed and Responsible Freedom to appropriate medical care, counseling, guide our conduct and inform policy and judicial/legal services, and will contact and decisions. professors and family members when requested. All services provided are free Student Disability Resource Center and confidential. An advocate can be

reached by calling (850) 644-7161 or Student Services Building, Room 108 (850) 644-2277 (weekdays), or by (850) 644-9566 (Voice) calling the FSU Police Department at (850) 644-8504 (TDD) (850) 644-1234 (nights and weekends) and dos.fsu.edu/sdrc asking to speak to a victims advocate. The Student Disability Resource Center Case Management Services (SDRC) aids in making University programs and services accessible to qualified University Center A, Suite 4128 Dean of Students Department New Student & Family Programs students with documented disabilities. (850) 644-2428 University Center A, Suite 4100 University Center A, Room 4320 To receive services, students must dos.fsu.edu/cms (850) 644-2428 (850) 644-2785 register with SDRC, present appropriate dos.fsu.edu dos.fsu.edu/nsfp documentation of their disability, Case Managers support students in dos.fsu.edu/newnole meet with an SDRC staff member to distress dealing with a variety of issues The Dean of Students Department dos.fsu.edu/family supports the holistic development of students through advocacy, The Office of New Student & Family empowerment, leadership, accountability, Programs coordinates a number of and community. It does this by supporting programs designed to support new the University’s academic mission and by student and families through their Florida providing services, advocacy and crisis State experience. New Student & Family management for all students through Programs coordinates both first time creative problem-solving, accessibility, in college and transfer orientations for and accountability. students and their family members to help ease their transition into Florida State University.

20 Florida State University www.universityparent.com/fsu 21 through direct assistance, contacting The withdrawal office is here to assist both appropriate personnel, or making the student and their families by analyzing referrals. Any student needing special the student’s situation and exploring other Responsible assistance or accommodations, advice possible alternatives first, before facing on how to navigate campus resources, or the possible interruption of their simply someone to talk can contact our University enrollment. Freedom Case Managers for help.

Withdrawal Services

University Center A, Room 4117 (850) 644-1741 dos.fsu.edu/withdrawal

The Withdrawal Services staff provides support to students and their families when a student’s enrollment is unexpectedly interrupted due to unforeseen circumstances (personal, family, medical or mental health reasons, and/or other crisis). Students who must leave during a current semester must officially withdraw (from all classes) through the Dean of Students Department.

Know your Student’s Rights & used policies and guidelines which govern Responsibilities as a Seminole the student experience at FSU including the Academic Honor Policy, Student Conduct Code, Student Policy Handbook Higher education is one of society’s freest and other administrative policies/rules. of institutions. The community standard at Florida State University, which guides As a Florida public university deeply conduct and influences policy, is called rooted in the liberal arts tradition, Responsible Freedom. Responsible Florida State University not only focuses Freedom acknowledges that students on intellectual development, but as a have the right to justice and public order community of moral discourse. It also as well as the responsibility to protect the recognizes the need for the development rights and privileges of fellow community of the whole person. (continued on p. 26) members. We encourage students to familiarize themselves with frequently

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Amenities & utilities included are subject to change. See office for details. 24 Florida State University www.universityparent.com/fsu 25 (continued from p. 23) Staff members at the following on- and off-campus offices can maintain complete The kNOw confidentiality and provide support: MORE sexual CONTACT PHONE WEBSITE FSU Victim Advocate (850) 644-7161 or victimadvocate.fsu.edu violence Program (850) 644-2277 nights/weekends prevention (850) 644-1234, Florida State University does not tolerate ask for advocate on call sexual violence. We continue to actively initiative is Confidential, 24-hour, free support services for victims of sexual violence and other and aggressively provide institution- crimes. Services include: crisis and emotional support, assistance with academic wide programs and services to educate alterations, temporary safe lodging, and assistance during medical and legal proceedings our students and university community about action, (including obtaining orders of protection) and on-campus complaint processes. on responsible conduct, the meaning of consent, how to properly report cases education, and FSU Counseling Center (850) 644-2003 counseling.fsu.edu of sexual misconduct, and how to hold individuals accountable for their behavior. the continuum Confidential, free mental health counseling and referrals for FSU students. Hosts The kNOw MORE sexual violence survivor support groups. prevention initiative is about action, of care FSU Employee (850) 644-2288 vpfa.fsu.edu/Employee- education, and the continuum of care Assistance Program Assistance-Program for our students, faculty, and staff. for our students, Confidential, free, mental-health counseling, referrals, and other support services Sexual misconduct, including sexual for employees. harassment, sexual violence (rape, faculty, and staff. Interfaith Council interfaithcouncil.fsu.edu sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking), and all other forms The Interfaith Council at Florida State University is an organization of campus of sex discrimination are violations of ministry professionals who have come together from a wide variety of religious federal law, University policy and contrary traditions to share a common interest in the free expression of religious faith in the to the University’s values. Florida State life of the university. recognizes the dignity and worth of each person. Refuge House (850) 681-2111 refugehouse.com Confidential, 24-hour hotline, information and referral, crisis intervention, advocacy Florida State handles sexual misconduct and accompaniment: medical and legal, support groups, medical referrals and follow- complaints sensitively and discretely; up, victim/survivor follow-up, shelter, and emergency financial assistance. Assistance we are all responsible for providing a in filing for protective injunctions (restraining order) through the Refuge House office supportive environment for those in need at the Leon County Courthouse. and for reporting misconduct. If you have experienced sexual misconduct or know 211 Big Bend 211 211bigbend.net someone who has, FSU is committed to providing support and resources to assist. Confidential, 24-hour crisis helpline and referral services for the Tallahassee community. Most University employees including faculty and supervisors are required to For more information, go to: smr.fsu.edu report sexual misconduct to University administrators. If you are unsure whether TITLE IX NOTICE: As a recipient of Federal financial assistance, FSU is required by Title someone can maintain complete IX to ensure that all of its education programs and activities are free from discrimination confidentiality ask them before you on the basis of sex. Additionally, the Florida Educational Equity Act prohibits give details about your situation. discrimination in schools based on race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, disability, or marital status. FLA. STAT. § 1000.05 (2011). All members of the FSU Community should be familiar with the institution’s equal opportunity, compliance, and complaint reporting policies as well as their rights under the Office of Equal Opportunity and Compliance & Title IX Co-Coordinators. 26 Florida State University www.universityparent.com/fsu 27 Florida State University invites all Think About It

incoming students to complete two Seminole Creed Think About It is an interactive comprehensive educational programs comprehensive education program that focused on serious issues facing college enables students to make informed Values and Morals at Florida State University students and designed to serve as decisions about sex and relationships building blocks for a healthy and positive in college. It is designed to help prevent The guiding ethical norm at FSU is responsible freedom. experience as a student. Below is a brief sexual violence and to demonstrate “As a member of this community, I promise the following: description of AlcoholEdu & Think how to intervene in high-risk situations. About It. Every new first-year and new transfer student will receive an email invitation to AlcoholEdu start his or her training with ThinkAbout TRUTHFULNESS AlcoholEdu is a college -level alcohol It. The program’s research-based education program that has been proven curriculum takes a non-judgmental I will be honest and truthful at all times and work for personal and effective in reducing dangerous alcohol approach to effectively reach students by institutional integrity at Florida State University. use by college students. The course aims demonstrating how to intervene in high- to educate students about alcohol and its risk situations. Think About It is compliant RESPECT effects on the mind and body. Whether with Campus SaVE Act and is customized or not they drink, AlcoholEdu empowers to reflect Florida State Universities policies I will show respect for others, the University, the community and myself. students to make well-informed decisions and resources. All data collected is and better cope with the drinking behavior anonymous and cannot be tied to a single EXCELLENCE of peers. The program, recognized user. The aggregated data from both nationally for its effectiveness, uses the programs will be used to inform I will pursue excellence in my learning and living in the University latest prevention techniques and science- our alcohol and sexual violence and beyond. based research to educate students about prevention education. the impact of alcohol. All data collected is anonymous and cannot be tied to a single Each student has a unique invitation FREEDOM OF SPEECH AND INQUIRY user. The aggregated data from both that prompts him or her to their I will support academic freedom, including the right of dissent and programs will be used to inform individual training course. freedom of speech. our alcohol and sexual violence prevention education. If you do not receive an invitation, please call Health Promotion Department at DIVERSITY As part of our comprehensive alcohol (850) 644-8871 and someone will be able I will learn from and about those who are different and work to make prevention program, Florida State to assist you. the University inclusive. University expects each incoming student to complete AlcoholEdu. Whether you For more information on AlcoholEdu drink or not, this online course will and Think About It, visit: JUSTICE empower you to make well-informed dos.fsu.edu/newnole I will treat others in a fair manner and strive to make the University decisions about alcohol and help you better cope with the drinking behavior a community of justice. of your peers. CITIZENSHIP Please note that the course includes three surveys that help personalize I will act as responsible citizen in the University and beyond, participating your experience and measure students’ in those activities fostering citizenship. alcohol-related attitudes and behaviors. All survey responses are strictly DISCOVERY confidential; FSU will only receive information about the student body as I will take time for adventure, discovery, fun, excitement and friendship. a whole and will never see individual students’ answers. For more information about Responsible Freedom please visit www.srr.fsu.edu.

28 Florida State University www.universityparent.com/fsu 29 Center for Academic Retention and Enhancement

Find Your The mission of C.A.R.E. is to assist in facilitating the successful retention and Place at FSU! graduation of undergraduate students, while working to enhance student diversity. C.A.R.E. provides preparation, orientation, and academic support programming for students who are among the first in their family to attend college and may face unique challenges in college because of educational or economic circumstances. To learn more, visit care.fsu.edu.

Center for Global Engagement

The Center for Global Engagement (CGE) offers programs and services to facilitate international diversity, foster global understanding and awareness, and enhance internationalization efforts within the FSU community. The Center for Global Engagement houses the Global Pathways Certificate and hosts intercultural programs such as Global Cafes and international exchanges such as Beyond Borders. To learn more, go to cge.fsu.edu. Information about studying abroad can be found at international.fsu.edu.

Center for Leadership & Social Change

The Center’s mission is to transform lives through leadership education, on campus, as well as areas that provide Career Center identity development and community The FSU Division of Student student support services. For more engagement. The Center encourages Affairs collaborates with The Career Center strives to be the information, visit: studentaffairs.fsu.edu. students to learn, serve and transform students, faculty, and staff to preeminent career center model for by providing over 40 programs that designing and delivering comprehensive, create welcoming, supportive Campus Recreation encompass diversity, leadership and innovative, and inclusive career and service. Examples of leadership programs and challenging environments Campus Recreation Department provides employment services. The Career include Leadershape®, Leadership LOGIC that maximize opportunities for quality recreational programs, services Center hosts several career fairs, and TEDxFSU. Examples of diversity student learning and success. and facilities that maximize opportunities classes, workshops and programs to programs include the Multicultural for lifelong learning, personal build student’s employability skills. The Leadership Summit, CommUNITY development and leadership through Career Center also houses the Garnet Through high quality programs and Dialogue Series and With Words. varied recreational endeavors. Campus & Gold Scholar Society. To learn more, services, the Division staff facilitates Examples of service programs include Recreation houses our campus fitness visit career.fsu.edu. student development, celebrates Alternative Breaks, PeaceJam and the centers, the FSU Reservation, intramural differences, and promotes civic and global Service Leadership Seminar. To learn sports, club sports and outdoor responsibility. Below are several avenues more, visit thecenter.fsu.edu. adventure programs. To learn more, for students to get involved and engaged visit campusrec.fsu.edu.

30 Florida State University www.universityparent.com/fsu 31 Dean of Students Oglesby Union

The Dean of Students Department The Oglesby Union is a student-centered provides services, resources, and organization of volunteers, boards, advocacy for all students at Florida State committees and student employment University through creative problem- that offers experiences in citizenship and solving, accessibility, and an emphasis educates students in leadership and social on personal accountability. The Dean of and ethical responsibility. The Oglesby Student houses New Student & Family Union is home to the Student Activities Programs, the Student Disability Resource Center, Fraternity & Sorority Life, Dance Center, Student Rights & Responsibilities, Marathon, Peer Involvement Mentors, the Victim Advocate Program, Case Union Productions and other student Management and Withdrawal Services. leadership boards, as well as Crenshaw Opportunities for students to get involved Lanes and the FSU Art Center. Whatever include applying to be a member of the your student’s interests, the Union has Orientation Leader team or Student more than 600 opportunities to get concerns, like homesickness, struggles mission is to advance the quality of life for Conduct Board, as well as volunteering involved and several programs to help with relationships, sexual identity and university students, improving academic with the FSU Food Pantry or as a them find their place at FSU and create gender questions, cultural issues, performance and increasing retention. note-taker during exam weeks. To learn their FSU experience. To learn more, eating and body image, substance use, University Health Services offers several more, visit dos.fsu.edu. visit union.fsu.edu. worries, and depression. Their licensed programs that focus on medical care, and professionally-trained staff offer promoting healthy behaviors and ensuring Student Government Association counseling to those currently enrolled at health compliance. To learn more, visit The Student Government Association FSU in a variety of ways: through one-on- uhs.fsu.edu. Whatever your is the student’s voice at Florida State one sessions, couples sessions, group sessions and walk-in services for urgent University Housing University. SGA has all three branches of situations. Because student fees cover student’s the government — executive, legislative, University Housing provides on- these services, there is no out-of-pocket and judicial. The student body president, campus accommodations for 7,200 expense for any visit. To learn more, vice president, and treasurer are elected undergraduate and graduate students interests, visit counseling.fsu.edu. in the spring semester, and students in eighteen residence halls. University can also run for positions on the Student Housing offers multiple events and the Union has University Health Services Senate throughout the year. Other programs in each respective hall every opportunities to get involved include University Health Services, Florida State semester. Involvement opportunities more than 600 programs, events and services sponsored University’s fully accredited primary also exist in University Housing by our several SGA Agencies including care facility, provides medical care and including Hall Government, becoming a opportunities to the Black Student Union, Pride Student outreach programs through a team of Resident Assistant or working as a Desk Union, Women’s Student Union, Hispanic/ dedicated professionals. As a student- Receptionist. To learn more, visit get involved and Latino Student Union, Asian American focused, student-friendly center, its housing.fsu.edu. Student Union and the Veterans Student several programs Union. SGA also sponsors other programs including the Golden Tribe Lecture Series. to help them To learn more, visit sga.fsu.edu. University Counseling Center find their place The University Counseling Center (UCC) at FSU and provides mental health counseling services and prevention programming to currently enrolled FSU students free create their FSU of charge. The UCC is a welcoming and confidential place to come and their experience. staff is enthusiastic about assisting our students with all kinds of questions and

32 Florida State University www.universityparent.com/fsu 33 course for a woman that begins with Domestic Security Awareness Training awareness, prevention, risk reduction, for Employees and Students: The FSU Campus Safety and avoidance. The RAD system mission police discuss preventative measures to is to provide options of self-defense to a help ensure campus security for internal woman who is attacked. and or outside threats, and emphasize how administrative staff can be the first to The Adopt-A-Cop Program: Florida State notice suspicious packages or individuals, University Police Department recognizes threatening behaviors, firearms, explosive that in order to reduce the impact of devices, and more. crime on campus, it is necessary to build a rapport with students, particularly FSU Police Department

those in the residence halls. Through Tanner Hall close contact with campus residents in a 830 West Jefferson St. non-confrontational atmosphere, crime (850) 644-1234 prevention concepts and interactions www.police.fsu.edu with law enforcement officers are greatly enhanced. Officers, through their efforts in community policing within residence halls, have become more approachable to residents. This approachability enhances lines of communication between the police and students, thereby facilitating the exchange of information and person- to-person relationships.

The FSU Police Department Under the guidance of the Police (FSUPD) is a full-service Department and the Safety and Security Advisory Committee, FSU offers a number agency with the capability of programs intended to reduce the of handling a full range of potential for personal injury and loss of police matters in addition to property. Some of these services and programs are: providing an array of services to the campus community. SAFE (Student Alert Force Escort) Connection: Funded by the Student The department is a fully commissioned, Government, the service provides, free professional force of police officers of charge, a safe passage for students, that received state accreditation as a faculty, and staff who need to traverse law enforcement agency in May 2002. the campus after dark; just call Uniformed officers patrol the campus 24 (850) 644-SAFE (7233). hours a day, on foot, in automobiles, and on bicycles. By visiting the FSUPD website The Rape Aggression Defense or “RAD” you will find the Seminole Safety Guide system: A confidence-building and and a comprehensive crime prevention training program, sponsored by the FSU program listing and crime stats. Police Department, is a comprehensive

34 Florida State University www.universityparent.com/fsu 35 FERPA, for many families, can be a Tips for Family Members

What is FERPA? confusing issue especially when family If you would like more information members need information about their regarding FERPA visit registrar.fsu.edu/ student. Please know that all employees at Access to your ferpa or contact the Registrar’s Office to Florida State University are willing to help obtain a copy of Florida State University’s answer any questions regarding FERPA. student’s records student record policy. Some helpful websites and phone Allow your student to offer information numbers to contact about FERPA and regarding their academic and college release forms include: experiences themselves. This will give them ownership of their journey and allow Student Business Services them to see the importance of sharing Website: www.sfs.fsu.edu their experience with you. Email: [email protected] Phone: (850) 644-9452 *Please note that student Medical records are protected under HIPPA Registrar’s Office regulations. For more information on

these regulations please visit the Student Website: www.registrar.fsu.edu Health and Wellness Center website Email: [email protected] www.uhs.fsu.edu. Phone: (850) 644-5887

Once your student enters It is important to understand that Florida Florida State University he State University does not release information regarding your student or she will be under a new without permission to ensure the set of laws that protect the protection of your student and family. privacy of their records. It However, there is select information that is considered “Directory Information” that may come as a surprise when can be released from Florida State to the family members call FSU and public, including a student’s name, date of find they cannot gain access birth, birth place, local address, telephone to all information concerning number, etc. their student’s records. In order for the University to release this information to a third party, your student The Family Educational Rights and Privacy must elect to give that individual third Act (FERPA) was put in place to protect party access to their information through student records and privacy from those his or her Blackboard account. They can who might misuse this information if choose the level of access you may have, they gained access. Student medical*, including grades and financial information. judicial, academic, and financial records To grant you third party access your are restricted to access by the student student will need to set you up as a user and those the student approves through through the Secure Apps tab of their signed privacy release documents. Blackboard account.

36 Florida State University www.universityparent.com/fsu 37 2015–2016 Academic Calendar

SUMMER 2015

June 29 Summer C Session Begins July 3 Independence Day observed – No classes August 7 Summer C Session Ends FALL 2015

August 16–23 Panhellenic Recruitment Week

August 19–23 Seminole Sensation Week November 25–27 Thanksgiving Holiday – No Classes August 23 Convocation December 11 Fall Semester Ends August 24 Fall Semester Classes begin SPRING 2016 August 25 Fall Involvement Fair January 6 Spring Semester Begins August 27 Part-Time Job Fair January 18 MLK Day Celebration – University Closed September 7 Labor Day – No Classes March 7–11 Spring Break Early September Check online to see when Orientation Leader Applications are available. April 6–8 Spring Family Weekend #1 September 15 Engineering Day April 13–15 Spring Family Weekend #2 October 30–31 Parents’ Weekend 2015 April 20–22 Spring Family Weekend #3 November 3 Election Day April 29 Spring Semester Ends November 8–14 Homecoming Week *For a more detailed calendar (payment deadlines, exam times, etc.) you can visit November 11 Veterans Day – No classes the Registrar’s website at www.registrar.fsu.edu. Housing dates can be found at www.housing.fsu.edu. You can also check the calendar given at orientation for September 17 Seminole Futures more important dates.

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38 Florida State University www.universityparent.com/fsu 39 Helpful Phone Numbers

FSU Directory Assistance Fine Arts Campus Map QR Code (850) 644-2525 (850) 644-5244

Special Conditions Hotline Human Sciences (850) 644-INFO (4636) (850) 644-5279 Academic Areas – Deans (School of/ College of) Law Arts and Sciences (850) 644-3400 (850) 644-1081 Medical School Business (850) 644-1855 (850) 644-3090 campus.map.fsu.edu/index.aspx Motion Picture Arts Communication & Information (850) 644-4927 (850) 644-7278 Music Criminology and Criminal Justice (850) 644-3424 (850) 644-4050 Nursing Education (850) 644-3296 (850) 644-2725 Social Sciences FAMU/FSU Engineering (850) 644-5470 (850) 410-6161

40 Florida State University www.universityparent.com/fsu 41 Social Work Center for Global Engagement Financial Aid Orientation Office (850) 644-4751 (850) 644-1702 (850) 644-0539 (850) 644-2785

Exploratory/Undecided Majors Center for Leadership Fraternity & Sorority Life Panama City Campus (850) 645-2847 and Social Change (850) 644-9574 (850) 872-4750 (850) 644-3342 Admissions FSUCard Center Parking & Transportation Services (850) 644-6200 Computer Store (850) 644-7777 (850) 644-5278 (850) 644-7344 Advising First FSU Foundation Payables & Disbursement Services (850) 644-3430 Controller (850) 644-6000 (850) 644-5021 (850) 644-5482 Alumni Association FSU Police Registrar (850) 644-2761 Copy Center (850) 644-1234 (850) 644-1050 (850) 561-2895 Athletic Advising Garnet & Gold Scholar Society Retention/Academic Support (850) 644-9201 Dean of Graduate Studies (850) 644-6437 (850) 644-2740 (850) 644-3500 Business Services Graduation Student Activities (850) 644-1790 Dean of Students (850) 644-5850 (850) 644-6860 (850) 644-2428 Campus Recreation Honors Program (850) 644-0551 Dean of Undergraduate Studies (850) 644-1841 (850) 644-2451 Career Center Information and Lost and Found (850) 644-6431 Escort Service (SAFE) (850) 644-3434 (850) 644-SAFE (7233) Center for Academic Retention Information Technology Services and Enhancement (CARE) Family Connection (850) 644-(HELP) 4357 (850) 644-9699 (850) 644-2785 International Programs (850) 644-3272

IT Services (850) 644-4357

Libraries (850) 644-1486

Office of Financial Aid (850) 644-0539

Oglesby Student Union (850) 644-6860

42 Florida State University www.universityparent.com/fsu 43 Seminole Boosters University Accounting Services (850) 644-3484 (850) 644-5010

Seminole Dining University Bookstore (850) 644-3663 (850) 644-2072

Student Assistance Center University Health Services (850) 644-0089 (850) 644-6230

Student Business Services University Housing (Cashier’s Office) (850) 644-2860 (850) 644-9452 University Travel Office/ Student Counseling Center Controller/Accounts Payable (850) 644-2003 (850) 644-5021

Student Disability Resource Veteran Benefits Center (SDRC) (850) 644-1252 (850) 644-9566 Victim Advocate Program Student Government Association (850) 644-7161, 644-1234 (850) 644-1811 Visitors Center Student Rights and Responsibilities (850) 645-1318 (850) 644-5136 Withdrawal Services SunTrust, FSU Campus Branch (850) 644-1741 (850) 561-9171

Undergraduate Studies (850) 644-2451

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