STUDENT SERVICES

Counseling Center
219 North Hall
916-752-0871

The Counseling Center offers confidential psychological, psychiatric and peer counseling services to students having problems that affect their academic progress and sense of well-being. The center's staff offer assistance for personal and interpersonal issues such as relationships, family, stress, cultural differences, assertiveness, self esteem and intimacy. Additionally, staff provide assistance for educational/vocational concerns such as coping with university life, academic performance, test anxiety, reentry adjustment and determining life goals. Services for relationship issues are also offered to students and their partners.

Walk-in services are available daily for students needing immediate assistance. Short-term individual counseling, group counseling and assistance with off-campus referrals are provided. Career interest testing, personality testing and information about graduate school admissions tests and the Planned Educational Leave Program are available.

Services are free to all registered students. Confidentiality is strictly maintained in accordance with state laws and ethical standards. Students, faculty or staff who are concerned about a student or desire consultation or assistance in making a referral are encouraged to call the center. To make an appointment, telephone or come to the Counseling Center.

The House
Temporary Building 16
24-hour hotline: 916-752-2790; business line: 916-752-5665

Located in a green, two-story house next to the Housing Office, The House is a professionally managed peer counseling program of the Counseling Center. Students receive confidential support, information and referrals regarding personal or social problems. Well-trained student volunteers assist students through individual peer counseling and a wide variety of workshops and support groups held in an informal setting. No appointment is necessary and services are offered on a drop-in or telephone basis. The House is open seven days a week and is wheelchair accessible. Volunteers for peer counselor positions at the House are accepted each quarter. Students are trained in basic counseling skills and can receive units for training. Transcript notation is also available for quarters working as a peer counselor volunteer.

Health Education
Information:
Cowell Student Health Center
916-752-9652

Health education programs listed below are administered by Cowell Student Health Center.

Because maintaining good health is vital for the successful pursuit of your educational goals, the Health Education Program provides information and services through five programs. Trained peer counselors, health educators, workshops and resource libraries are available through:

Campus Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Program (CADAPP) (916-752-6334)--Individual assessments, six-week small group education courses and workshops on alcohol/other drug-related problems as well as issues of dysfunctional families and addiction. CADAPP includes two components: Peer Counselors in Athletics, an athlete-to-athlete substance abuse prevention and health education program and SESAP (Student Educators in Substance Abuse Prevention).

Student Educators in Substance Abuse Prevention (916-752-DRUG or 752-3784)--Information, peer counseling and resource referrals for students dealing with substance abuse issues of their own, or of their friends or family members. Programs and materials on responsible hospitality and non-alcohol party planning options.

Health Advocates and BikeRight (916-752-9651)--Information is available on personal nutrition, exercise, stress management, wellness issues, bicycle safety, bike laws and injury prevention and many other topics. Students may also receive free individual computerized dietary analysis and peer nutrition counseling.

Peer Counselors in Sexuality (916-752-1151)--Information and peer counseling (in person or by phone) on birth control, pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases (including HIV/AIDS), safer sex, healthy relationships, sex roles and other issues related to sexuality.

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University House
916-752-2452

The Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual (LGB) Resource Center offers a safe, supportive environment for people to learn more about lesbian, gay and bisexual concerns and to meet other members of the Davis community. The center has a wealth of information and resources about lesbian, gay and bisexual issues. Students who are studying or researching these issues are also encouraged to use the center's resources. The center also serves as a meeting place for local organizations or support groups. The center's resources include:

• A library of more than 400 books on topics ranging from domestic partnership issues to lesbian humor. Many of these books are available for personal use. Local and national newspapers and magazines are available, including The Advocate, Mom Guess What and San Francisco Sentinel.
• A resource database and files on local resources, including health professionals, legal services, clubs, organizations and community contacts.
• A bulletin board exchange, where community members may advertise special events, services, etc.

The LGB Resource Center is staffed by volunteers and serves all members of the Davis community. Open Monday through Friday; call for daily hours.

Rape Prevention Education Program
Information:
Fire and Police Building, Kleiber Hall Drive
916-752-3299

The goal of the Rape Prevention Education Program (RPEP) is to explore myths and expose the realities of sexual assault, focusing on prevention through education. Services include the following:

• Discussions and workshops on topics such as rape prevention, sexual harassment, acquaintance rape, men and rape prevention, media images of women, pornography and dating violence
• Self-defense classes for women, offered quarterly
• Short-term counseling, referrals and support groups for victims of rape, sexual assault, or incest survivors
• 24-hour crisis intervention and advocacy for victims of sexual violence accessed through UC Davis Police at 752-1230
• Training for peer counselors and professionals
• A circulating library of books, videos and articles on sexual assault and related issues
• Quarterly newsletter, Freeing Our Lives

Call RPEP for drop-in hours or to make an appointment. RPEP has student work-study positions and a volunteer staff. Contact RPEP if you have questions.

Services for International Students and Scholars (S.I.S.S.)
Information:
Services for International Students and Scholars
916-752-0864

The S.I.S.S. office assists international students throughout their programs of study at UC Davis, providing orientation and personal and cultural advising. S.I.S.S. also provides information and assistance regarding immigration regulations and helps students maintain their legal status while at UC Davis.

All new and transfer international students are required to attend a special orientation program that is held just before each quarter registration. The orientation will help new students with registration, class enrollment, making housing arrangements, immigration regulations, and finding campus services and community resources.

Students must report to Services for International Students and Scholars as soon after their arrival as possible. S.I.S.S. can help new international students with their immediate needs, and familiarize them with the Davis campus and community. S.I.S.S. will introduce students to the Davis international community and help them locate other individuals from their home countries.

Women's Resources and Research Center (WRRC)
Information:
North Hall
916-752-3372; FAX: 752-0222
World Wide Web: http://pubweb.ucdavis.edu/documents/WRRC/wrrc.htm

The Women's Resources and Research Center brings attention to and challenges the barriers that inhibit the inclusion, equal power and advancement of women. The center promotes an understanding of the evolving roles of women and men, helps women develop their full potential, and highlights and celebrates women's achievements.

• Popular and scholarly lectures, workshops, forums, classes and other events of special interest to women
• Support and discussion groups for campus women
• Advice and assistance to individuals, departments and organizations planning activities on women or gender
• A large, specialized collection of books, periodicals and other materials focusing on women and gender, staffed by a full-time librarian
• Women's Writes, a monthly calendar of events
• Resources--extensive listings of campus and community services such as health care, counseling, child care, women's organizations and legal resources
• Friendly, knowledgeable, accessible staff to answer questions, locate resources, or help address personal, academic or work-related concerns
• Consultation with campus departments, organizations and individuals to expand awareness of gender differences, sexism and women's concerns
• Child emergency notification service for student parents
• Assistance to instructors in developing syllabi and readers and in identifying classroom resources
• Specialized programs, discussion groups and individualized consultation for faculty and graduate students on research, academic, career and personal topics
• Financial and programmatic support for academic departments and groups engaged in gender-related
  initiatives
• "Gender Equity in the Classroom," a workshop for faculty and teaching assistants that examines gender-based classroom dynamics

Student Special Services

Student Special Services coordinates a variety of programs and services to meet the special needs of students.

Disability Resource Center
Information:
Disability Resource Center (DRC)
160 South Silo
916-752-3184 (voice) or 752-6TDD

The Disability Resource Center (DRC) serves students who find their disability is a barrier to achieving academic or personal goals. DRC provides information about campus and community resources, and provides specialized support not available elsewhere.

DRC was founded with a strong commitment to improving individual choices, personal control of essential resources and integrated participation in campus life. All university students are assumed to have similar needs, but the consequences of a disability may include some specialized requirements. We work closely with each student to identify his or her particular disability-based needs.

The following resources are available to meet the individual disability-based needs of enrolled students with documented disabilities:

• Alternative educational materials, including large-print and taped textbooks
• Disability management counseling
• Emergency wheelchair repair
• Facilitation of access to all campus programs
• Registration assistance
• Maintenance of a list of personal care attendants
• Reader and notetaker services
• Referral for special parking
• Referral for tutoring
• Referral to on-campus and off-campus resources, services and agencies
• Shuttle service (on-campus)
• Sign language, oral interpreting and transliterating
  services
• Special adaptive equipment and computers

The campus is flat, with a good network of bicycle paths, curbs cuts and pedestrian walkways. Almost all instructional, recreational and student facilities are wheelchair accessible. Accessible on-campus housing is available and an accessible bus system links the campus and the community of Davis.

Reentry Student Services
Information:
Reentry Student Services
160 South Silo
916-752-2005

The Reentry Student Services Office assists students who have reentered the university after several years of life and work experience. The office provides admissions assistance, information, orientation and peer support. It also provides referral assistance through the Reentry Resource Network composed of representatives from existing student services units, colleges and divisions. The office sponsors an annual Reentry Day for prospective reentry students on the last Saturday in February.

Transfer Student Services
Information:
Transfer Student Services
160 South Silo
916-752-2200

The Transfer Student Services Office assists students who have transferred from other institutions of higher education. The office coordinates transfer student matters among existing student services units to ensure students an easy and smooth transfer to the university. It also sponsors special receptions and workshops for new transfers and publishes an annual Transfer Guide of available campus services.

Veterans Affairs
Information:
Veterans Affairs Office
160 South Silo
916-752-2020

The Veterans Affairs Office assists veterans, dependents and reservists through a variety of federal, state and campus programs. The office certifies course attendance to the Veterans Administration, coordinates a tutorial assistance program, provides advice and support, and helps with employment, work study and financial aid concerns.

To initiate a benefit claim, write or drop by with your letter of admission. The office can give you the forms, information and advice to process your claim.

INTERNSHIPS AND CAREER SERVICES

You can take advantage of one of the hundreds of organized internships through the Internship and Career Center or initiate your own.

An internship may be full time or part time, credit or non-credit, voluntary or involving a stipend--depending on your needs and interests and the availability of openings. Internship experiences must emphasize learning rather than routine activities, include field supervision by a qualified professional and, where appropriate, the faculty member responsible for giving credit. Academic credit is awarded only for experiences planned and approved in advance by the sponsoring faculty member.

The Internship and Career Center
Information:
2nd floor, Voorhies Hall
916-752-2855

If you are an undergraduate, graduate or alumnus, ICC can assist you to identify your abilities and interests and relate them to jobs; gain access to practical experience to increase your competitiveness in the job market; and find out how and where to look for the jobs you want. If you are considering dropping out of the university for a term or longer, an adviser can also give you information about internships and employment opportunities.

The Howe Career Resources Library contains material that can aid you in learning how your major field of study can be translated into job opportunities, as well as data concerning types of employment graduates have obtained (summarized by academic major). Useful to job-seekers--and available free of charge--is ICC's Career Resource Manual, which provides guidelines for preparing a resume, tips on being interviewed and information on employment in government, business and education.

To help students find jobs after graduation, the office solicits and maintains job vacancy listings, arranges employment interviews and schedules on-campus recruiting by employers.

Education and Graduate Placement Services
Information:
The Internship and Career Center
2nd floor, Voorhies Hall
916-752-0724

Any student enrolled in the teaching credential program or pursuing a master's or doctoral degree in order to teach should register with the Education and Graduate Placement Office. Services include the following:

• Teaching job vacancy listings
• Placement files (professional dossiers)
• Special workshops on writing teaching resumes and curriculum vitae, and on preparing for interviews
• Individual advising

Advisers maintain contact with school district personnel and work with undergraduate students to explore teaching through internships. The office sponsors the Graduate Career Options Program for advanced degree candidates originally planning a teaching career and now considering other career options.

Human Corps Program
Information:
The Internship and Career Center
348 Voorhies Hall
916-752-3813

Human Corps is the student community services program at UC Davis. Public service work can be a rewarding and satisfying experience that may also improve a student's qualifications for the job market. Community service may or may not be compensated through wages, academic credit or transcript notation and can take many forms, from a one-day activity to a long-term commitment.

The Human Corps is a referral center for students wishing to perform community service and as a resource for agencies and campus units with service opportunities. The office contains a database and directories with information about non-profit agencies in California, community service opportunities throughout the world and employment in the non-profit or public sectors after graduation.

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