Residential Life
The student housing complex is located near campus on a hilltop, a short walk on paved and lighted trails to main campus and to the Student Recreation Center. Residents have access to 24-hour assistance from live-in Residence Life staff members and a variety of resources. The Lodge facility houses common areas for gathering, social events, studying, student meetings, watching television and movies, computer use, and laundry. Many services and activities are also offered to students residing on campus.
Student housing serves as a community of students who elect to live on campus in a safe, engaging, supportive, and developmental living/learning environment. Residents can easily coordinate study groups, club meetings, and social engagements when living amongst their peers, classmates, and friends. The Office of Residence Life serves to support residential students in all aspects of residential life, including social events, personal support, health and wellness, conflict mediation, leadership development, and more. All business-related aspects of housing agreements, rental, charges, and payments are handled by the Student Housing & Activities Office in the upper level of the Hendrickson Building, Rm 201.
Student Activities
An exceptional number of activities are offered regularly on the UAS campus through Residence Life, Student Activities, Student Government, the Student Alumni Association, the Native and Rural Student Center, Student Recreation, and others. To learn more about campus activities, inquire at the Activities & Housing Office in Mourant Building or visit the UAS campus calendar.
Student Activities Board
Many campus-wide social events, performances, and dances are produced by the Student Activities Board. Eight student staff members design activities and manage a budget to be used for the entertainment of the UAS student body. Suggestions and inquiries should be directed to Advisor Shea Mack in Student Recreation at 796-6546.
Student Recreation
The Recreation Center, or the REC, is a beautiful new facility located only a short walk from student housing. It houses a full-size gymnasium, a weight room, a suspended running track, a rock-climbing wall, a dance studio, classrooms, locker rooms, and a student lounge with a television, pool tables, a large screen for movie showings, and a dance floor used in many campus-wide social gatherings. The REC also rents outdoor gear, organizes outdoor recreation activities, offers free noon-hour fitness and wellness classes, and a full array of intramural sports. REC members must bring their student ID card to gain entrance. For more information, call 796-6544 or refer to the Student Handbook.
Student Clubs and Organizations
Students interested in forming a club or other organization can learn about the process from the Activities desk on the lower level of Mourant. UAS clubs have been formed to cater to a wide range of interests, from activist groups to club sports to quilting clubs. You can also participate in Omicron Delta Kappa (OΔK), an honors society, or Alpha Phi Omega (AΦΩ), a leadership fraternity. A limited amount of financial support is awarded each year by Student Government to student organizations who submit club approval forms early, while funding lasts. Student groups must be approved by Student Government and on record to use any university resources or facilities for meetings and events. Click here for a full listing of Student Clubs
Student Governance Boards
Student Government functions to serve the needs of all UAS students and to promote positive relations between the student body and the administration and staff of the university. Student Government manages student organizations, produces several annual campus events, and addresses student concerns. The Student Government Office is temporarily located in Egan 226 before it is returned to the lower level of Mourant, and can be reached at 796-6517.
Community Council is another student governing board for the residential affairs of students living in student housing. The Council addresses resident needs, seeks to maintain a positive, safe, and clean living/learning environment, and produces many social events within the residential community on campus.
Campus Media Organizations
The Whalesong is the University of Alaska Southeast’s online student newspaper. Written and managed by students, it is published online regularly. For more information, contact the Whalesong office at 796-6343, or stop by NOV 123.
The Tidal Echoes is a collection of creative literary and visual arts works of UAS students. This anthology is published annually by students and is made available for purchase to the entire campus community. For more information, contact Ms. Hayes.
Support Services on Campus
Refer to the UAS Student Handbook for a detailed list and contact information for campus resources. Many offices, personnel, and ongoing programs work to ensure that academic, social, physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of UAS students are addressed. For general information about resources on campus, call 796-6000.
- The Learning Center / Testing Center
The Learning Center, located in the lower level of the Egan Library, offers general academic assistance, academic skill-building, and tutoring for all students. Testing for standardized tests and course exams are also often coordinated through this office. Stop by or call 796-6348.
- IT Help Desk, Computer Services
The Help Desk can be reached at extension 6400. Staff are available to assist with any questions or difficulties with computers, printing, and programs on any UAS computer lab or personally-owned machines. Additionally, IT manages student username assignments and access to the UAS wireless network. The IT Help Desk is located in the Whitehead building.
- Student Resource Center
The Student Resource Center (SRC) is located in the Novatney building before it will be temporarily relocated to the lower level of Mourant in late fall. It houses several professionals who provide personal support and guidance services. Additionally, highly trained Peer Advisors are avilable for much of the day to assist with general needs and inquiries. The mission of the SRC is to promote Latseen, the Tlingit word that encompasses balance of mind, body, and spirit. Call the SRC at 796-6000 to inquire about:
- Peer Support Office (Office of Student Wellness & Peer Education)
Dedicated to providing alternative campus activities, preventative education and general personal advocacy of all students, Peer Advocates are available to meet with students to assist them in locating information and resources of any nature. The PAs also facilitate social and educational programming on campus to integrate wellness into UAS campus life. The Peer Support Office, located currently on the main level of the Student Housing Lodge, offers evening drop-in hours and is open to all UAS students, not only those who reside on campus. Please stop by or call the PSO at 796-6391 with any needs or suggestions.
- Native and Rural Student Center
Serving as a drop-in center for all students, the NRSC places special emphasis on the celebration of rich cultures and traditions that help to define our institution and community. Personal support and advising are available at the NRSC, among other resources. The NRSC hosts many cultural activities on campus for all students, and actively seeks to link programs to elders and community resources. It is also home to Wooch’Een, an active student organization on campus. Students seeking supportive relationships, information about Alaska Native cultures, help with homesickness, or any active involvement on campus should stop by the NRSC in the Novatney building, or call 796-6454.
- TRiO
Specialized student support services, mentoring, financial aid, and tutoring is available for students who qualify to be part of the TRiO program. To learn more or to ask about eligibility, call 796-6325.
Programs for Support and Personal Development
The University of Alaska Southeast aims to develop responsible citizens with useful skills and experiences that allow them to be resilient and to contribute meaningful roles to society. To that extent, many programs exist on campus to aid in this growth by supporting a diverse student body and challenging students to improve their skills and to widen their perspectives as they complete their college studies. Many of these programs are offered through the Offices of Residence Life and Student Wellness.
- The “Foundations” First-Year Living/Learning Community
First-year students living in Banfield Hall who place into Math 055 are eligible to participate in a voluntary program that provides structured curriculum, social programming, and support services to assist students in completing their first year of college with the greatest possible degree of success. Participants will attend math and English classes with their peers and neighbors from Student Housing, as well as a 2-3 credit “Learning and Development in College” course that is conveniently taught in the Housing Lodge. Tutors from the Learning Center will offer services in the housing complex in the evenings, and extracurricular activities will be offered to participants to help acquaint them with their peers, the campus, and the greater Juneau community. College living/learning communities are commonly understood to increase first-year student semester-end GPA, increase the number of credits that are successfully completed by the end of the first semester, and increase the student’s persistence to the second semester. For more information about Foundations, contact Washko or an Academic Advisor in the Student Resource Center.
- The Guide Program
First-year students may choose to participate in the Guide Program, which matches new students with a faculty or staff member with similar interests or relevant expertise in the student’s areas of study. Guide mentors volunteer to share informal advice and time with new students who may have many questions and who are eager to make connections at UAS. Students with significant faculty or staff relationships often perform better academically. There are several amazing UAS employees eager to get to know the incoming first-year class! To sign up, contact the Student Resource Center at 796-6000.
- The Student Leadership in Residence Program (SLIRP)
The Student Leadership in Residence Program is offered to residential first-year students in Banfield Hall. Weekly sessions include interactive discussions and activities that address current topics in student leadership, as well as planning sessions for members to facilitate campus events and service projects in the community. Activities include off-campus retreats and team-building exercises, a safe Halloween Carnival alternative for children, campus dances, and volunteerism projects. Participants who complete the program are highly involved on campus by the end of their first year of college and demonstrate exceptional advantages when applying for leadership positions. SLIRPers currently serve as Community Advisors, Peer Advocates, Student Government officials, Student Activities Board staff, and leaders in many student organizations.
- Safe Zone
The UAS Safe Zone network serves to communicate support for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) community on campus. Wherever a Safe Zone logo is displayed near a faculty or staff member’s office or worksite, it indicates that that individual has completed an orientation program about supporting LGBT college students and that he or she has made a commitment to being an approachable, unbiased advocate for all students. For more information about LGBT support services and resources, call the Peer Support Office at 796-6391. Safe Zone orientations are offered to university
faculty, staff, and student employees at the start of every semester.
- PRIme For Life
Designed by the Prevention Research Institute in Minneapolis, this national education program is offered regularly at UAS for students wishing to learn more about alcohol and drug use, responsible decision-making, and the biological, psychological, and social factors that affect substance use by college students. For information about upcoming workshop dates or the PRIme For Life program, call 796-6443 or consult the UAS campus calendar online.
- Housing Hosts & Student Ambassadors
Student Ambassadors are students who work with the Admissions Office to provide tours and orientation to UAS for prospective students visiting the campus. Housing Hosts are residential students in housing who volunteer to host prospective students overnight in their room or apartment to allow them to get a feel for the full residential college experience. For information about how to serve as an ambassador, contact Jennifer Wardell in Admissions at 796-6359. To learn more about the Housing Host program, contact Kenner Barnes in Residence Life at 796-6385.
