42 General Information Graduate Catalog 2012-2013 College of Law. CS’s high-tech and high-touch philosophy GENERAL INFORMATION offers 24-7 services plus individualized attention through intake hours and one-on-one appointments. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT CS encourages students to register with the office (ADA) immediately after enrolling in classes---whether as a freshman, a transfer, or a graduate student. The office The Disability Resource Center is responsible for student can help you identify a major, find an internship, or locate accommodations which include the provision of auxiliary a career that is right for you. Get involved with Career aids and services to ensure equal access to academic Services. Our programs and services include: programs, services, activities and facilities. CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT - Students who feel that they have been harassed or This area offers career interest tools assessments, discriminated against on the basis of their disability, in group and individual appointments, as well as violation of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, workshops for those desiring to identify their next the ADA, or other applicable law, may file a formal or educational and/or career path. informal complaint under the College’s Harassment Policy INTERNSHIPS AND COOPERATIVE EDUCATION - and Procedure, as set forth in the College Handbook. We assist students in identifying and securing The Director of Equal Opportunity Programs and practical experience in their chosen major. Diversity is the University’s ADA Coordinator and has Assignments include part-time as well as full-time responsibility for ensuring access to employment, employment. Internships and Cooperative Education academic and public programs for persons with disabilities often provide a salary and academic credit with and investigating ADA complaints. assignments possible at local, national, or international levels. These experiences have been CAMPUS LIFE found to significantly increase the possibility of gaining full-time career employment at time of The Department of Campus Life creates learning and graduation. leadership opportunities that expose students to a EMPLOYMENT UPON GRADUATION - Students are diversity of ideas and experiences and develop the encouraged to become fully registered with CS, this following skills: leadership, communication, problem- allows you to take full advantage of the Campus solving, program planning, organization, implementation, Interview Program, Resume Referral Service, and evaluation, and most importantly, the opportunity to Get Online Job Vacancies. You will also receive regular e- Involved on Campus. Activities such as planning mails about networking opportunities and job fairs. Homecoming events, Student Government, movies, DELTA EPSILON IOTA – This is an academic honor athletic events, pep rallies, concerts, comedy shows, society dedicated to enhancing student leadership lecture series, multicultural theme weeks, and community skills, career development, and networking service are a few of the fun and educational programs opportunities with employers. The society supports offered through the department. Students may form the mission, vision, and goals of the Career Services additional organizations and clubs that promote the Office. Membership is open to undergraduate and University’s educational mission and the development of graduate students across all academic units who one’s personal attributes. Campus Life activities are co- meet the 3.3 GPA requirement and have earned at curricular and cover all aspects of the educational least 30 semester hours. experiences and personal growth of students. Over 210 CS also provides specialized workshops like business registered organizations exist to enrich campus life and etiquette lunches/dinners, dress for success seminars, contribute to the social, cultural, and academic growth of salary negotiating, interviewing effectively, and how to students. network. Other activities include resume critiques, The Department of Campus Life includes the Student practice interviews, and advance interviewing. The office Government Association, Black Student Union, Council for has video conference capabilities for interviewing. Student Organizations (MMC), Student Organizations Location: GC 230, Modesto A. Maidique Campus, (305) Council (BBC), Student Programming Council, Honors 348-2423; WUC 225, Biscayne Bay Campus, (305) 919- Council, Greek Organizations, Multifaith Council, 5770; EC 2780, Engineering, (305) 348-1281. Homecoming Council, and Panther Power (BBC). Web site: http://www.fiu.edu/~career. Location: GC 2240, Modesto A. Maidique Campus, (305) 348-2138; WUC 141, Biscayne Bay Campus, (305) 919- 5804. CHILDREN’S CREATIVE LEARNING CENTER CAREER SERVICES Established in 1975, the Children’s Creative Learning Career Services (CS) assists registered students at all Center, an Educational Research Center for Child University locations with career plans and employment Development, is a SACS accredited, Gold Seal Program. needs across academic disciplines, and with all types of The center, a department within the Division of Students employers: business and industry, education, technology, Affairs, is located on the Modesto A. Maidique Campus government, science, construction, manufacturing, and offers an array of programs for young children. telecommunications, transportation, military and defense, A full-day developmentally appropriate hands-on early and consumer products and services that may be for-profit education program is available for children of students, or non-profit. CS works closely with the CS offices that are faculty, staff, alumni, and the neighboring community. located in the School of Hospitality and Tourism The program serves children who have achieved Management, College of Business Administration, and bathroom independence between the ages of 2 ½ through Graduate Catalog 2012-2013 General Information 43 five 5 years, Monday through Friday, from 7:45 a.m. to result of a past abuse such as childhood sexual 6:00 p.m., with pick-up at 12:00 noon, 12:30 p.m., or after abuse. 3:30 p.m. --Other services available (according to the The center participates in the Florida Voluntary Pre- wishes of the victim) are: Kindergarten (VPK) Program for four-year-old children, Safety planning and is available within the hours of the full-day program. Understanding and navigating the Step Up For Students Kindergarten Scholarship is criminal justice system available for all low-income kindergarten families. Assistance in making police reports (if A part-time developmentally appropriate hands-on desired) Early Childhood Toddler program is available for children Petitioning the court for an injunction for 2 to 2 ½ years of age for students, staff, faculty, alumni, protection (“restraining order”) and the neighboring community. Children enrolled in the Finding legal assistance Toddler Program may be working toward achieving Finding emergency safe shelter bathroom independence; uses pull-ups. Communicating with professors and/or A part-time Edu-Care/Flex-Time program is available other parties as requested by the victim for students and faculty on campus for limited time periods Help with university administrative offering a safe and nurturing setting for their 3 or 4-year- procedures old child who has achieved bathroom independence. The Student conduct proceedings program requires a minimum two hours/two days per week semester contracted time block between 8:45 a.m. to 5:00 Escort to appointments, hearings, and pm., Monday through Friday, and 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. medical facilities Monday through Thursday. Help with other solutions that may be Financial support is available for all programs for FIU necessary Pell Grant eligible students in addition to the VPK and CAPS online programs include: Kindergarten Scholarship. Center enrollment priority is Workshops for time management, anger given to children of FIU students. To request an admission management, and stress management form, stop by the center or call (305) 348-2143. Screenings for anxiety, depression, eating Web site: http://www.fiu.edu/~children. disorders, and bipolar disorder Student Bodies—a program for women that COUNSELING AND PSYCHOLOGICAL focuses on developing healthy eating and exercise habits SERVICES PASS—a program designed to improve student Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) provides academic and personal functioning a variety of services and resources designed to help Location: UHSC 270, Modesto A. Maidique Campus, (305) students achieve and maintain optimum mental health. 348-CAPS (2277); WUC 320, Biscayne Bay Campus, Students can also strengthen and develop: coping skills; (305) 919-5305. decision-making abilities; identification and management Web site: http://counselingservices.fiu.edu/ of stressors; and communications skills. In addition, Victim services may also be accessed through a 24-hour psycho-educational workshops and seminars focusing on crisis hotline: (305) 348-3000. mental health issues are also available to the university Web site: http://www.vac.fiu.edu community throughout the academic year. Students and the university community can utilize services in person or DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER online. Caps services include: The Disability Resource Center (DRC) collaborates with students, faculty, staff, and community members to create Individual, group, and couples therapy for issues diverse learning environments that are usable, equitable, such