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Dean of Students Office Dean of Students: Peter Englin, Ph.D., Student Services Building Assistant Dean of Students: Vernon A. Wall, M.S., B6 Memorial Union Assistant Dean of Students: Alisa Frandsen, M.Ed., B6 Memorial Union Assistant Dean of Students: Grace Weigel, M.S., Student Services Building Assistant Dean of Students: Sharon McGuire, Ph.D., Student Services Building Academic Success Center Manager Disability Resources: Bea Awoniyi, M.S., Student Services Building Coordinator, Disability Resources: Todd Herriott, M.S., Student Services Building Coordinator, Supplemental Instruction: Kari Hensen, M.S., Student Services Building Greek Affairs Judicial Affairs Assistant Dean of Students: Grace Weigel, M.S., Student Services Building Program Assistant: Bethany Schuttinga, M.S., Student Services Building Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Student
Services Margaret Sloss Women's Center Minority Student Affairs Program Assistant: Irma Wilson-White, B.A., Student Services Building Program Assistant: Grif Kolberg, B.A., Student Services Building Program Assistant: Yanira Pacheco, B.A., Student Services Building Parents Association (ISUPA) Recreation Services Associate Director: Scott White, M.S., 2220 State Gymnasium Coordinator, Intramural Program: Garry Greenlee, M.S., 1264 State Gymnasium Coordinator, Intramural Sports: Linda Marticke, M.S., 1262 State Gymnasium Coordinator, Intramural Sports: Randy Heimerman, M.Ed., 1224A State Gymnasium Coordinator, Fitness Programs: 111 Lied Recreation Center Coordinator, Sports Clubs: Alan Murdoch, Ph.D., 1227 State Gymnasium Coordinator, Outdoor Recreation Center and Programs: Jerry Rupert, M.S., 2220 State Gymnasium Coordinator, Facility Operations: Doug Arrowsmith, M.S., 119 Lied Recreation Center Administrative Specialist: Pamela Lyon, B.A., 2220 State Gymnasium Program Assistant II, Facility Operations: Lied Recreation Center Student Activities Center Assistant Director, Student Activities: Laura Bestler-Wilcox, M.S., B6 Memorial Union Student Assistance Services Student Legal Services Student Legal Advisor: Michael Levine, J.D., B11 Memorial Union Student Support Services Program Assistant: Laura Thilmany, M.S., Student Services Building Program Assistant: Deb DeWall, M.S., Student Services Building The Dean of Students Office (DSO), comprised of 13 different units in seven different campus locations, provides a wide array of services and programs outside of the classroom that enhance each student's education at Iowa State. Its goal is to support the University's commitment to academic success and the holistic development of each individual student by challenging students intellectually, physically and socially. The DSO coordinates a variety of services that are each distinct
and different, but nonetheless similar in their orientation Staff members in the various units of the DSO provide assistance for students with their personal adjustment to college, with academic problems, or with interpretation of university or legal policies and procedures. Assistance services are also provided for students in particular populations, such as: those with disabilities; adult and off-campus students; lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender students; first-generation college students; and women students. Educational programs and workshops in the areas of leadership, time management, and interpersonal skills are presented on an ongoing basis and when requested by campus groups. Recreation Services provides a wide variety of intramural and recreational activities for all skill levels. Activities and programs for and about women are facilitated by the Women's Center. The Student Activities Center (SAC) registers and provides services and programs for student organizations and Greek Affairs coordinates fraternity and sorority chapters. Academic Success Center (ASC) Disability Resources (DR) coordinates support services that students may need in order to reach their fullest academic potential. The DR staff members provide accommodations and serve as a resource within the university community concerning students who have physical or learning disabilities. DR provides assistance, information, support, counseling, education, referral, and awareness to students, faculty, staff, the Ames community, and the state of Iowa. Call 515-294-6624, TTY 515-294-6635, for further information. The mission of Tutoring Services is to enhance academic growth and success. Tutoring is the process by which students can get more individualized instruction for undergraduate courses offered at ISU. Tutoring recruits and screens tutors, works out convenient times to meet, collects fees, and pays tutors. For information call 515-294-6624. Supplemental Instruction (SI) is a free academic assistance program for difficult selected 100 and 200 level courses. Peer SI leaders who have demonstrated competence in the course, attend classes and conduct biweekly sessions to help students learn and study the course material. A complete schedule can be viewed on the Web. The Learning Lab is a "learning how to learn" center. A service to students, the Learning Lab helps them with tips on how to succeed in the classroom. The Learning Lab is staffed with psychology graduate assistants who work with students to pinpoint areas in their study strategies that might need improvement. A one-credit study skills course, Psychology 131, that addresses academic success strategies as well as a variety of reading and study strategies and tactics from time management to test taking is offered each semester. Class size is limited to allow for group interaction as well as individual attention. Greek Affairs The 49 fraternities and sororities at Iowa State University have approximately 2,600 student members (1,600 men and 1,100 women), or about 12 percent of the undergraduate student population. The Greek Affairs staff and local alumni work with each fraternity and sorority to ensure that the chapter is meeting the educational objectives of the university, their national affiliates and the developmental needs of the students. Fraternities and sororities have been active at Iowa State University since 1875. For more information visit B6 Memorial Union, call 515-294-1023, or view from the web, www.dso.iastate.edu/dept/greekaffairs/. Judicial Affairs Student discipline hearings are conducted in accordance with the rules and regulations as set forth in university policies and procedures. Disciplinary hearings are administered by a member of the Judicial Affairs staff or by members of the All-University Judiciary (AUJ) committee. The Office of Judicial Affairs serves as a resource for anyone with questions regarding a student conduct issue and is located in the Dean of Students Office, 1010 Student Services Building; 515-294-1021; or www.public.iastate.edu/~deanstdt_info/ja. Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Student Services
(LGBTSS) LGBTSS, its staff, and advisory board work to provide assistance and support and to promote visibility and diversity through programming, a variety of services, and referral. In achieving its mission, LGBTSS strives to promote full inclusion of LGBT persons and their allies at ISU and to eliminate homophobia, heterosexism, and sexism on campus. Programs and services of LGBTSS include the speakers bureau, peer-facilitated support groups, Lavender Graduation, Small Victories Celebration, National Coming Out Days events, supporting campus LGBT organizations, the Safe Zone sticker project, the lending library, and brochures and workshops on various LGBT issues. For more information: 1010H Student Services Building, (515) 294-5433, lgbtss@iastate.edu, or www.dso.iastate.edu/lgbtss. Margaret Sloss Women's Center · A clearinghouse of information including a lending library, resource files, a calendar of events, and a variety of videos and audio tapes. · Educational programming that focuses on helping students, staff, and faculty thrive in an academic environment by motivating them toward a greater understanding of, and involvement with, women's issues. Educational programs presented in residence halls, departments and organizations include workshops on a variety of topics - some require one gender audiences: self-esteem, images of women in the media, eating disorders, sexual harassment, date rape drugs and sexual assault, dating violence, what men can do to reduce the violence against women, gender roles and stereotypes, homophobia and sexism, men and masculinity, and more). · Coordination and co-sponsorship of special events including Women's Week, National Coming Out Day, Sexual Assault Awareness Week, and Women's History Month. Throughout the year, the Women's Center also sponsors a number of speakers on current issues, hosts conferences, and coordinates support and discussion groups. · Assistance and support for women who work toward changing situations, which adversely affect them, both individually and institutionally. · A space for women to meet, study, eat, network, discuss, find support, watch a video or just relax. · A place to gain experience and/or credit as a journalism or design intern, practicum student, student programmer, board member, or volunteer. · Other services include an electronic breast pump, lockers to rent, free condoms, meeting rooms for campus and community organizations, kitchen facilities, a TV and VCR. The Women's Center is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and is housed in the Sloss House, located between Curtiss Hall and the Memorial Union. Call 515-294-4154 or view www.dso.iastate.edu/dept/mswc. Office of Minority Student Affairs · Increase the number of ethnic minority students entering
and graduating from Iowa State University. These objectives assist in the achievement of the Office of Minority Student Affairs' mission. This is accomplished through the following programs: Academic Program for Excellence (APEX) Summer Challenge, Carver Academy Program, George Washington Carver Scholarships, the Minority Student Affairs Emergency Loan Program, Early success Program - (ESP), Ethnic cultural celebrations - Hispanic Heritage Month, Black History Month, Asian American Celebrations, and the symposium on the American Indian. Parents Association (ISUPA) There are no membership fees in the ISUPA; it is funded exclusively by contributions and fund-raisers, like the annual tuition raffle. The ISUPA Board of Directors, comprised of 36 parents, along with members of the Dean of Students Office staff, sponsors programs which include: · Family Handbook, distributed to all new ISU parents at June orientation · Parents Advisory Line (PAL), 1-800-772-8546, toll free assistance for parents · Parent Calling Project, phon-a-thon to new ISU parents each autumn · Family Weekend, the annual fall event largely funded by the ISUPA · Involvement in ISU admissions events For more information on the ISUPA, call the Dean of Students Office, 294-6054 or view www.dso.iastate.edu, then Web site Index, Parents Association. Recreation Services The informal recreation program includes the opportunity for recreational sports activity in Beyer Hall, State Gymnasium, Forker Building (east campus), Lied Recreation/Athletic Center, outdoor tennis courts near the Forker Building, recreation fields east of the Towers and Maple-Willow-Larch Residence Halls, and the Southeast Field Complex east of the football stadium. Two regulation golf holes north of the Armory are open for ISU recreation golf use at no charge. The Ames/ISU Ice Arena is also available for drop in open skating or organized events. The Group Fitness program provides nearly 60 classes per week for staying fit. The types of aerobics classes available include: high/low impact, step, toning and aqua. We also offer personal trainers for those that would like to have one on one assistance with their workout. The Rec Milers Program is designed to help students stay interested and involved in a regular exercise program. Participants have the flexibility to choose their own activities and can exercise at their own pace and convenience. Participants keep track of their recreational mileage for each month. To get mileage credit, progress slips must be deposited in the Rec Miler's boxes at the Recreation Services Office, 2220 State Gym, or at the Lied Recreation/Athletic Facility. Monthly totals for each participant are posted at State Gym. Participants may earn awards for specific milestones. Aerobic activities for Rec Miler credit include: bike, walk, basketball, handball, cross country skiing, stationary bike, fitness class, jump rope, soccer, jog/run, swim, racquetball and tennis. The outdoor recreation program is composed of four basic elements: the camping-outdoor equipment checkout program; the organized trip program; basic instruction activity workshops; the Resource Center and Library. All of these programs and activities are designed to provide opportunities for natural environment experiences. The sports club program is designed to serve individual interests in different sports club activities and is student-oriented in every aspect. Sports clubs offer team or individual recreational opportunities. Following are the sports clubs: archery, badminton, ballroom dance, baseball, bowling, boxing, canoe and kayak, cycling, equestrian, fencing, flying, hapkido, hockey, judo, karate, kum do, lacrosse, motorcycle, mountaineering/rock climbing, paintball, pool, racquetball, rifle and pistol, rodeo, rollerhockey, rugby, running, sailing, scuba, shotokan karate, ski and snowboard, skydivers, soccer, table tennis, tae-kwon-do, tennis, trap and skeet, triathlon, ultimate frisbee, unicycle, volleyball, water polo, water ski and weightlifting. These clubs offer instruction and competition at the local and intercollegiate levels. The club members set dues, and most clubs receive financial subsidy from the Government of the Student Body to enable students to participate regardless of their financial situation. The Intramural Sports Program involves competition among participants who enter as teams or individuals and play according to specific schedules. There are more than 50 intramural sport activities ranging from football to innertube water basketball and curling. Activities include men's, women's and co-rec divisions. Numerous special events add spice to the recreation program. These activities are of an endless variety and usually take place in a short time span. In general, they encompass demonstrations, performances, special contests, mass group participation, social occasions, excursions, displays, or special instruction. Other physical, cultural, and social recreation programs are sponsored in coordination with various departments, organizations, and groups on and off campus. For further information concerning campus recreation activity, contact the Recreation Services Office, 2220 State Gym, or call (515) 294-4980, or www.recservices.iastate.edu/. Student Activities Center The Student Activities Center is responsible for registering the 600+ student, campus, and community organizations. The staff provides consultative services to student leaders, members, and advisers of organizations on an individual and group basis. They also provide training workshops and facilitate retreats for student groups. This office produces Newsline, an online newsletter distributed twice each semester to presidents and advisers of registered student organizations. The Student Activities Center also annually publishes the Student Organizations Resource Manual (SORM), which informs the campus community about university policies and procedures that affect student organizations. The SORM is available online at the Student Activities Center web site which also includes information on the university's event and activity authorization process. The staff of the Student Activities Center also advises students involved in the Government of the Student Body (GSB) and VEISHEA. For more information visit the Student Activities Center, B6 Memorial Union, 294-1023, or view www.sac.iastate.edu/. Student Assistance Services · Academic concerns Assistance in understanding and navigating the University judicial systems and other university policies and procedures is also provided. Personalized referrals to other University resources and services are key in providing proactive and comprehensive assistance to students. Consultation and assistance is provided in an atmosphere of confidentiality and concern for each student's personal well being and educational objectives. For more information visit 1010 Student Services Building, call (515) 294-1020, or see Web site Index at www.dso.iastate.edu/. Student Legal Services (SLS) · Family Law and Divorce However, SLS cannot actively represent students in controversies involving student vs. student, student vs. ISU, and ISU student judicial matters and does not handle the following cases: fee generating cases; felony defense; Federal Court matters; cases involving excessive time. More information is available at SLS, B11 Memorial Union, (515) 294-0978, see Web site Index at www.dso.iastate.edu/. Student Support Services Program (SSSP) Participants in SSSP are encouraged to work with an SSSP student mentor to become acclimated to the ISU environment. These relationships also encourage participants to fully access ISU resources. Study skills improvement sessions and basic skills instruction are provided in the areas of math and writing. In addition, cultural enrichment (i.e. theatre, dance, and musical events) and educational (leadership conferences, graduate/professional, etc.) activities are planned. These services are provided free of charge to eligible students after they are accepted into the program. SSSP is located in the Student Services Building; call (515) 294-0210 or view Web site Index at www.dso.iastate.edu. Vocational Rehabilitation |
