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Student Affairs 1 Student Affairs Union Food Court • Chick-fil-A • Rustic Italian The Division of Student Affairs supports students in pursuing knowledge, earning a degree, finding meaningful careers, exploring diversity, and • True Burger connecting with the global community. We provide students housing, • Paper Lantrn dining, health care resources, and create innovative programs that • Flying Burrito Co. educate and inspire. We enhance the University of Arkansas experience and help students succeed, one student at a time. Facilities The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs provides leadership • Anne Kittrell Art Gallery for the division and serves as a liaison to other administrative offices, • Computer Lab and Help Desk faculty, and student governing groups. The office is a central source • Verizon Ballroom of information concerning university policies and procedures affecting • International Connections Lounge student life and co-curricular programs and services. • Student Technology Center The Office of the Dean of Students under the Vice Chancellor for Student • Meeting rooms Affairs emphasizes student advocacy while broadening the development • Conference rooms of services and programs that address a range of student and campus • Union Living Room needs. Departments in the Division of Student Affairs are dedicated • Union Information Center to developing exceptional programs and services that enhance the University of Arkansas experience and enrich the quality of student • Union Theatre life on campus. Staff members are available and willing to assist with • University Recreation Fitness Center any issue or question that a student, staff, or faculty member may have • UP Theater regarding student and campus life at the University of Arkansas. The office is available for the clarification of university policies and procedures, Student Services confidential consultation, personal and family crisis assistance for • Academic Initiatives and Integrity students, and referral to all campus and community services. The office also seeks to assist students and faculty members in cases of emergency • Arkansas Union Administration & Event Services or extenuating circumstances. Student Affairs staff members are firmly • Associated Student Government committed to addressing the challenges and individual needs of the • Campus Card Office University of Arkansas family. • Career Development Center Arkansas Union • Center for Community Engagement • Center for Educational Access The Arkansas Union is the community center of campus; serving students, faculty, staff, alumni, and guests. Through its facilities, • Multicultural Center programs, and services, the Arkansas Union is the place to build • New Student and Family Programs relationships, enrich academics, and experience campus life to the • Student Activities fullest. But more importantly, the Arkansas Union plays a pivotal role • Treasurer’s Office and Student Accounts in putting University of Arkansas students first. It is home to essential • University Productions student needs, such as food service, computer technology, student accounts, banking, and the Campus Card Office. The Arkansas Union provides social and educational programming space, as well as lounge Campus Life and study areas. Additionally, recreational opportunities are available Center for Community Engagement in the Arkansas Union, through the satellite fitness center, cinema, and The purpose of the Center for Community Engagement is to promote Student Technology Center. Located inside the Arkansas Union are: civic engagement and leadership by connecting University of Arkansas students, faculty, and staff with nonprofit organizations in the Northwest Retail Outlets Arkansas area and beyond. • ATMs (various banks) In order to serve this purpose, the center maintains uark.givepulse.com • Hill Coffee Company (http://volunteer.uark.edu/), which enables the University of Arkansas • Ozark Catering Company community to search for agencies and volunteer opportunities. It allows • Club Red Convenience Store users to log volunteer hours, or “impacts,” and earn opportunities for • Where the Wild Greens AR community recognition, such as the Presidential Volunteer Service Award and Chancellor’s Community Service Award. Northwest Arkansas • Passport Office agencies and University of Arkansas registered student organizations • PMC – Drop-Off Copy Center also utilize the site to post service opportunities and recruit volunteers. • Razorback Shop Over 350 organizations and subgroups are registered on the site, such as • U.S. Post Office Habitat for Humanity, Uark Cardinal Nights, and Potter’s House Thrift. • Union Hair Care 2 Student Affairs Volunteer Action Center • Parent & Family Programs: Family Weekend, Spring Family Reunion, The Center for Community Engagement also houses the Volunteer Action Regional Razorback Family Networks, and the Parent & Family Center, a student-led volunteer coordination board with 45 members who Association are dedicated to active service in the community. Each year the Volunteer • Leadership & Late Night Programs: UARK Cardinal Nights, Emerging Action Center provides meaningful service opportunities through events Leaders, Student Leader of the Month, and Diversity Leadership and ongoing projects that engage the university and Northwest Arkansas Institute communities. The Volunteer Action Center sponsors programs and events • Transition Initiatives: New Student Welcome, Alpha Lambda Delta including the Jane B. Gearhart Full Circle Food Pantry, Make a Difference First Year Honor Society, A-Week, and First-Yer Leadership Summit Day, Dream B.I.G. (Believing in Girls) Mentoring Program, VAC Literacy Program, and Razorback Food Recovery. The Jane B. Gearhart Full By providing transitional support for incoming students, their parents, and Circle Campus Food Pantry is a nationally recognized program; the pantry family members, our programs effectively promote the students’ academic serves students, staff and their families. Requests and more information growth and support the mission of the university. can be found at fullcircle.uark.edu (http://service.uark.edu/foodprograms/ New Student & Family Programs is located in the Arkansas Union, Room jane-b-gearhart-full-circle-food-pantry/). A688; phone 479-575-5002; Web: nsfp.uark.edu (http://nsfp.uark.edu/). Get involved in the following ways: Office of Student Activities • Drop by the Center for Community Engagement, Arkansas Union, With a students-first philosophy, the Office of Student Activities provides Room A643, and chat with the office’s great staff and students. an environment for involvement, empowerment, and collaboration • Look for service opportunities on uark.givepulse.com (http:// through student organizations, programmatic experiences, and shared volunteer.uark.edu/) and log your hours. Just ten hours makes you a governance. The office maximizes the UA experience by advocating for all VAC member. students, promoting intercultural understanding, and developing citizens • Participate in events hosted by Volunteer Action Center and the who are prepared to positively impact their communities. Center for Community Engagement throughout the year. The Office of Student Activities, located in the Arkansas Union A665, • Become a Volunteer Action Center board member or weekly program is the central location for student organizations and activities for the volunteer. Applications are accepted each semester. university. The office can be reached at 479-575-5255 or visit the office's website at osa.uark.edu (http://osa.uark.edu/). The Office of Student Greek Life Activities is responsible for the oversight and administration of the The Charles and Cappy Whiteside Greek Life Leadership Center following areas: facilitates the educational process and provides resources related to programs that strengthen the growth and development of students Student Organizations affiliated with fraternities and sororities on campus. The overall mission is to strengthen the academic, cultural, moral, and social development All student organizations must register annually with the Office of Student of students in Greek organizations; provide training in strengths-based Activities. The Office of Student Activities provides student organizations leadership and other personal and social skills; promote involvement in with assistance and services to help them succeed. The office also assists extracurricular activities and community service projects; and promote student organizations in event planning, provides information on facility Greek Life as a productive and viable lifestyle on campus. The Greek Life reservations and fundraising, trademark forms, mailboxes, and locker Leadership Center coordinates programs such as Recruitment, Greek space, and offers educational workshops for students and advisers. A Getaway, Greek Life Facilitators, and Greek Summit in collaboration limited number of offices are also awarded annually in the Arkansas Union with the Interfraternity Council, the National Pan-Hellenic Council, the to organizations. In partnership with SOOIE, the Student Organization Panhellenic Council, and the United Greek Council. Outreach and Involvement Experience, fall and spring involvement fairs are offered to help registered student organizations connect with The Interfraternity Council (IFC), National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), interested students. Panhellenic Council (PC) and United Greek Council (UGC) govern 16 national sororities and 19 fraternities.