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UAS Resources & Referral Guide

Academic Advising ^

• Juneau Campus: Mourant Building, Deb Gregoire(907) 796-6000
• Ketchikan Campus: Ziegler Building, for an appointment (907) 228-4511 
• Sitka Campus: Louise Driver (907) 747-7705 or Sandra Burgess (907) 747-7703                                                                                                                                                              
  

Academic Advising is one of the most important services provided to students. Academic advisors can assist in educational goal setting, degree exploration, study skills, course selection and schedule planning and navigating UAS policy and procedure. The Student Resource Center (SRC) provides general academic advising and advising referrals for all students. Degree-seeking students may be referred to their faculty advisor or the advising coordinator in the departments, as appropriate.

Academic Exchanges and Study Abroad ^

• Juneau Campus: Mourant Building, Marsha Squires (907) 796-6455
  

Imagine living and studying elsewhere while earning credit toward your UAS degree! An academic exchange or study abroad experience allows you to do just that! There are hundreds of program sites to consider for a study abroad or an exchange (national or international) experience. Eligibility requirements include full-time and degree seeking status, a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 for the national program and at least a 2.75 for international program, and good standing with the university.

You may participate for a semester or a year in both the national and international programs, offering you a total of two years outside of Juneau. To begin the process, complete the Mandatory Preliminary UAS Application found on the Academic  Exchange and Study Abroad web site at www.uas.alaska.edu/exchanges. All programs have application fees and deadline dates to consider.

Admissions^

• Juneau Campus: Novatney Building, Joe Nelson (907) 796-6057
• Ketchikan Campus: Ziegler Building, Gail Klein (907) 228-4508
  

The Admissions Office is responsible for new student recruitment and precollege programs. Precollege programs like Dual Enrollment and Do the Math were established in part to increase enrollment at UAS but more importantly to bolster academic preparation and the college-going rates of the K-12 student body in Southeast Alaska. This office also coordinates campus tours, communication with potential students, new student Orientation and a number of other University activities.

ATM ^

• Juneau Campus: Mourant Building, (907) 796-6528

UAS has an Alaska Pacific Bank ATM on campus on the second floor of the Mourant Building, right outside the Lake Room.

Bookstore ^

• Juneau Campus: 11798 Glacier Hwy, (907) 796-6401  Sara Hagen jybook@uas.alaska.edu Mon-Fri 9:00am - 6:00pm and Saturday 10:00am - 2:00pm
  
• Ketchikan Campus: Ziegler Building, Julia Guthrie (907) 228-4530 or Vickie Inkster (907) 228-4590 (for distance students)
  

Located off campus at 11798 Glacier Hwy (just north of DeHart’s)  the UAS Bookstore offers textbooks, general books, art supplies, school supplies, study aids, reference books and software. We also carry UAS logo clothing and merchandise, backpacks, totes and a wide variety of Fair Trade gifts, clothing and jewelry.

Bring your registration form with you when you purchase books for classes. Be certain to keep your receipt and do not mark in books if you think you might need to return them for any reason. Books are returnable with receipt during the first two weeks of the semester. During the last week of fall and spring semester, many used books are purchased back from students. The bookstore staff will be happy to answer your questions about the return of textbooks or used book buy-back.

Career Counseling ^

• Juneau Campus: Mourant Building, Steve Laing (907) 796-6368

Career Services assists students in all phases of career development, from assessing personal interests, skills and goals, to exploring career options and choosing an appropriate training program, to planning a targeted job search. We offer help with resume writing, training in job search techniques and interviewing skills, and we maintain a database of current off-campus job and internship opportunities. For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact Steve Laing, Career Services Specialist, at 907-796-6368, or at steve.laing@uas.alaska.edu.

Counseling Services ^

• Juneau Campus: Mourant Building, (907) 796-6000
• Counselors: Susan Wylie, M.S., LPC and Becky Iverson, LCSW

Counseling is available to help students who are seeking to better understand themselves, experiencing stress or personal problems that are interfering with their ability to engage fully in their academic program, and to avert crisis. Counseling services are offered to students enrolled in 6 or more credits. Students may have up to 6 counseling sessions per semester. If specialized or further sessions are needed, the counseling office has a list of community resources. Crisis intervention is available for students and for faculty and staff wishing to refer a student Monday through Friday from 8 AM -5 PM. For crises after hours, weekends, or when counselor is out of the office, call 911 or Bartlett Regional Hospital Emergency Services, (907) 796-8427. Both of these emergency services will connect you with an on-call mental health professional. 

You may wish to seek counseling if you are:

• Stressed out or anxious
• Feeling sad, depressed or alone
• Unsure where you are going with your life
• Missing classes, avoiding people, or not working
• Unhappy with friendships or intimate relationships
• Not able to sleep or sleeping all the time
• Eating all the time or hardly at all
• Thinking that things always go wrong for you
• Homesick
• Puzzled or confused by some aspect of your emotional life
• Concerned about a pattern of behavior that seems self-defeating
• Having difficulty making needed decisions
• Plagued by intrusive thoughts or traumatic memories

If you feel that you would like some help with these or other challenges, or you just want someone to talk with, please contact Counseling Services for a confidential appointment.

Counseling services are offered to students enrolled in 6 or more credits. Students may have up to 6 counseling sessions per semester. If specialized or further sessions are needed, the counseling office has a list of community resources.

Crisis Intervention is available for students and for faculty and staff wishing to refer a student Monday through Friday from 8 AM - 5 PM. For crises after hours and on weekends services are available by calling 911 or Bartlett Regional HYospital Emergency Services, 796-8427, where a clinician will provide assessment and referral. For additional crisis intervention information and referral go to wwww.juneausuicideprevention.org.

Please see the Counseling web site, www.uas.alaska.edu/counseling, for additional information and resources.

Dining Services/Catering ^

• Juneau Campus:
  
• Mourant Café, Mourant Building, Carol Young (907) 796-6520
  
• Spike’s Coffee Bar, Egan Library Atrium
  
• WhaleMart, UAS Housing Lodge
  

Food Service provides lots of dining options on campus that include the Mourant Café, Spike’s Coffee Bar in the Egan Library Atrium and theWhaleMart convenience store at the Housing Lodge. UAS offers a declining balance meal plan for residential students. This plan maximizes student choice and allows students to control their own food budget. The $1350 meal plan is required for all residence hall students and a $300 meal plan is required for all other residents.  A meal plan can be purchased by non resident students & staff also. Information on purchasing a declining balance meal plan for commuting students or staff can be obtained through the Activities and Housing Office in the Mourant Building lower level.

If you have dietary issues, please contact Carol Young through the Mourant Café.

Food Service offers catering upon request. Contact Dining Services for more information. A minimum of two weeks notice is required for each catering event along with the entertainment expense form if paid through a university function or club.

Food Service Hours*

Grill Hours:
Monday – Thursday
Breakfast: 7:30 am – 10:30 am
Lunch: 11:00am - 4:00 pm
Dinner: 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm                                                                                                                                                                            Saturday and Sunday: Closed

Hot Line:
Breakfast: 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Lunch: 11:30 am - 2:30 pm
Dinner: 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Saturday and Sunday: Closed

Spike’s Service Hours*                                                        
Monday - Friday:  7:30 am – 1:30 pm                                                                                                                                                                                              4:30 pm - 7:30 pm

WhaleMart Service Hours*
Monday – Friday      4:00 pm – 10 pm
Saturday – Sunday   12:00 pm- 10 pm

*hours may be changed at any time depending on need.

Disability Support Services ^

• Juneau Campus: Mourant Building, Margie Thomson, Coordinator (907) 796-6000
• Ketchikan Campus:  Chris Hoyt (907) 228-4505
• Sitka Campus:  Louise Driver (907) 747-7705
  

Disability Support Services provides services to UAS students with documented physical, cognitive and/or psychiatric disabilities. These services include developing reasonable accommodations for academic, programmatic, and other services at UAS. In addition, DSS has an Assistive Technology Center where you can access training material and tutorials. Counseling and referral to community resources are provided upon request or need. If you would like to know more about the services offered by DSS, please make an appointment with the DSS coordinator and check out our web site, www.uas.alaska.edu/dss. DSS services are confidential.

The University of Alaska Southeast is committed to equal opportunity and programmatic access for students with disabilities (See University of Alaska Regents Policy).

Egan Library ^

• Juneau Campus: Egan Building, Carol Hedlin (907) 796-6300
• Ketchikan Campus: Ziegler Building, (907) 228-4517

All UAS students are provided with full library services and support for their studies. The Egan Library building is located on the Juneau campus and primarily serves Juneau, Sitka, and distance students. The Ketchikan Campus Library is located on the Ketchikan campus and serves the Ketchikan area and distance students.

In order to serve our students who are not physically on a campus with a library building, the UAS libraries provide significant resources online - available to all students 24/7. Online resources include:

Services for All Students (what every student needs to know about using the library, including:

• online databases with access to full text scholarly articles
• electronic book collections
• Interlibrary Loan (we order articles and books and deliver the to you no matter where you are)
• Research Assistance (information on how to contact us, handouts and educational guides)
  

During Summer Session and between terms hours vary, and the library may be closed on weekends. These exceptions to the regular schedule are widely posted in print and online.   

Financial Aid Office ^

• Juneau Campus: Novatney Building, Barbara Burnett (907) 796-6255
• Sitka Campus: Louise Driver(907) 747-7705

Information regarding all types of financial aid is available through this office, including information on the Federal Pell Grant Program, the Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant Program, the Federal Academic Competitiveness Grant program, the Federal SMART Grant program, the Alaska Advantage Education Grant program, the Federal Work Study Program, the Federal Family Education Loan Programs, the Alaska Supplemental Education Loan Program, Native funding, Veterans Education benefits, and various scholarships from institutional and outside sources. Each type of aid has a deadline so be sure to apply early! Please contact the Financial Aid Office or refer to the UAS Academic Catalog for more information on the types of aid, application procedures, and eligibility criteria.

International Student Advising ^

• Juneau Campus: Mourant Building, Marsha Squires (907) 796-6455

International students with an F-1 visa are required to meet with an International Student Advisor once a semester. International students who have questions about their course schedule, would like to change their class selections, have an address change, or wish to leave the country need to meet with an International Student Advisor as soon as possible to ensure legal student status with in the United States.

IT Services ^

• Juneau Campus: Whitehead Building, Michael Ciri (907) 796-6452

New students are frequently surprised at the quality of the technology and related services at UAS. UAS has long been a leader in the innovative use of technology in education, and students are encouraged to use advanced technology effectively in all classes and all degree programs.

UAS encourages students to become involved and contribute directly to the continuing success of the campus. Students help guide technology decisions through the Teaching, Learning & Technology Roundtable. In addition, students are encouraged to work directly in the IT department. IT Services provides many paid positions for students. On-the-job training is provided in computer repair, customer service, video production, server and network administration. The IT Services staff enjoy taking part in campus activities and helping make UAS an exceptional place to learn, work, and live.

Please see the campus technology page for more details.

Judicial Affairs ^

• Juneau Campus: Mourant Building, Jessie Grant (907) 796-6528
•  Ketchikan Campus: Gail Klein (907) 228-4508                 
• Sitka Campus: Louise Driver (907) 747-7705                                                                                                                                            

Violations of the student code of conduct, including cases of academic dishonesty, will be referred to the campus judicial officer. Refer to the Board of Regents policies and campus procedures in this handbook or in the catalog. Judicial affairs of a residential nature that occur within student housing are handled by the Residence Life staff. For information about judicial procedures and sanctioning, due process and student rights, or the appeals process, feel free to stop by lower level Mourant Building for a consultation. Information or allegations of misconduct, harassment, and policy violations should be directed to the Judicial Affairs Officer.

Learning Center ^

• Juneau Campus: Egan Library, Hildegard Sellner,  (907) 796-6348
• Ketchikan Campus: Ziegler Building, 2^nd  floor, (907) 228-4524
• Sitka Campus:  Teresa Holt (907) 747-7716 or Lynne Davis (907) 747-7785

The Learning Center is an important resource for academic success and is conveniently located on the ground floor of the Egan Library. Professional staff and students provide tutoring services designed to introduce, assist, and facilitate learning concepts. The focus is primarily on math and writing. Tutoring in other subjects, such as foreign languages and the sciences, is also available depending on department funding. The Learning Center also delivers workshops and provides advice on topics such as study skills and other academic success topics.

Placement Testing: All entering freshmen and transfer students who have not completed freshman composition and required mathematics courses must take placement tests in writing and math prior to registering for their classes. These tests give an indication of the examinee’s current skills and help identify the appropriate courses to take.

Native and Rural Student Center ^

• Juneau Campus: Mourant Building, Kolene James (907) 796-6454

The goal of the Native and Rural Student Center is to provide a friendly place for students to meet, form friendships, receive advising, academic support, peer mentoring, and is home to the UAS student club, Wooch.een, (Tlingit for “working together”). Wooch.een meets frequently to plan and host events that enrich the Native cultural foundation of our campus.  Other valued groups supported by the NRSC:  PITAAS, TRiO, JDHS Early Scholars, UAS Dual Enrollment program (for high school students to earn dual credit at UAS & their respective high school), and the Cultural Infusion Series.

We host the annual Native Oratory contest at UAS, where students are encouraged to compete in a professional forum while speaking on topics of importance to the Native community. We also sponsor leadership activities, scholarship fairs and other gatherings where student participation is highly encouraged. We welcome everyone to our Center and we encourage all students to join the activities and events hosted by the Wooch.een club and Native and Rural Student Center.

Notary Services ^

• Juneau Campus: Mourant Building, Anna-Mariah Kelly (907) 796-6528 or Novatney Building, Peter Sommers (907) 796-6464
• Ketchikan Campus: Ziegler Building, Gwenna Richardson (907) 228-4509

Notary services are available free of charge for those individuals associated with the University through Anna-Mariah Kelly in Activities and Housing as well as Peter Sommers in Admissions and Records. A current government issued picture ID is required to perform the notarization. Your signature on the document must be signed in front of the Notary Public. Call ahead for an appointment.

Noyes Outdoor Pavilion ^

• Juneau Campus: Facilities Services, Vickie Johnson (907) 796-6496

Set at the highest point on campus this outdoor venue overlooks Auke Lake and the campus. Students need to coordinate events through Student Activities and Housing, contact them at 796-6528. Faculty and Academic Programs need to reserve through Facilities Services. This is a terrific venue for plays, poetry readings and music. Additionally, a fire pit is located in the center of the pavilion and can be used even on rainy nights. Non-university organizations have the ability to rent the Pavilion through Facilities Services, so get your group organized early.

On-Campus Student Employment ^

• Juneau Campus: Novatney Building, Eric Ramaekers(907) 796-6312
• Ketchikan Campus: Ziegler Building, Gwenna Richardson (907) 224-4509
• Sitka Campus: Louise Driver (907) 747-7705
  

There are many opportunities for students to be employed on campus. To be eligible, students must be enrolled in at least six credit hours and hold a GPA of at least 2.0. A student may work up to a maximum of 20 hours per week during fall and spring semesters, and up to 40 hours per week during breaks and summer session. All jobs require the University of Alaska employment application form, a Social Security Card, current resume, and three professional references, (letters of recommendation from advisors or instructors are acceptable). For a complete listing of campus positions and to apply, go to www.uakjobs.com, or contact the Eric Ramaekers, Assistant Director of Financial Aid at 907-796-6312, or at esramaekers@uas.alaska.edu.

PRIME For Life Substance Use Education ^

• Juneau Campus: Student Housing Lodge, Student Wellness and Peer Education, Christopher Washko, (907)796-6391

Quarterly substance use educational seminars are offered at UAS for any individuals wishing to learn more about the physiological, psychological, and social aspects of drug and alcohol use, especially as it relates to college students. Full-day interactive and insightful training sessions are held each month, typically on a Saturday, and are advertised around campus and on the activities web page prior. There is no cost to UAS students, and it is not necessary to RSVP.

Recycling ^

• Juneau Campus: Mourant Building, Jessie Grant (907) 796-6528

Recycling on campus is available in most buildings. St Government helps fund two recycling positions in support of the campus effort. . Recycling is collected twice a week during the academic year. UAS recycles white paper, glass, plastic, and aluminum cans. Containers for recycling are located in every building on the Juneau Campus and throughout St Housing.

Room Reservations ^

The following is a list of the individuals to call for campus room scheduling:

Safe Zone Network ^

Juneau Campus: Residence Life and Student Wellness, Christopher Washko, (907) 796-6389 and Heather Swanson, (907) 796-6060

Safe Zone is a program for university faculty and staff to subtly communicate their support for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender members of the campus community. Wherever the UAS Safe Zone logo is seen near an employee’s workspace or office, it indicates that that individual has committed to providing unbiased support for all UAS students, especially the LGBT population, and has completed a training seminar to make them familiar with resources and student experience issues for LGBT students. Safe Zone also seeks to provide university employees with resources for their pursuit to promote a campus climate of general human rights and student advocacy.

Student Accounts ^

• Juneau Campus: Novatney Building, Pat Yearty  (907) 796-6267
• Ketchikan Campus: Ziegler Building, Julie Guthrie (907) 228-4530
• Sitka Campus: Paula Keith (907) 747-7739
  

Services available from the cashier include: account payments, pickup Financial Aid refund checks, bus passes, special event tickets, Student ID’s, and Whalecard accounts.

A student ID is issued for the entire time you are attending UAS. Each semester a new sticker can be obtained from the Student Accounts desk in Novatney to prove you are a current student. The replacement cost for an ID is $10.00. Student IDs are also used as the main key entry device for most buildings on campus as well as access to the REC. For an ID or access please see the Student Accounts folks, 2nd floor Novatney, 796-6267.

Student Activities ^

• Juneau Campus: Mourant Building, Jessie Grant or Anna-Mariah Kelly (907) 796-6528
• Sitka Campus: Louise Driver or SGA President Jeremy Haney (907) 747-7705

Educational, recreational, and social programs are offered through Student Accounts. Look for campus activities and social programs to be a highlight this year with “Spike”, the UAS mascot, leading the way. A campus event calendar is maintained at the Activities and Housing Office. The Recreation Center / National Guard agreement is also administered through this office. Student clubs are able to organize with the assistance of the Student Activities and Housing Office, please stop by Mourant Rm 129 for club information packets. The SAB (Student Activities Board) arrange recreational, educational and social events. Look for many co-sponsored activities with Student Government, the Student Alumni Association and Student Housing. Student involvement and ideas are a must for success, so if you’re interested in creating a program, starting a club, inviting a speaker or suggesting an activity please contact our offices.

Look for our fun university traditions: Welcome BBQ, Day of Caring, Winterfest, the Polar Bear Plunge, Banff Film Festival, the Spring Formal and many more.

Student Activities Board (SAB) ^

• Juneau Campus: Mourant Building, Jessie Grant (907) 796-6528

In order to work together more effectively, to not duplicate resources and to build school spirit the current Student Activities Board members will provide social and entertainment programming for the UAS campus. The SAB group would be selected by the ex-officio group of professionals (SAB Advisory/Activities Committee) and try to find students that represent the broad campus population. This is a combined effort of St Government, St Activities, Recreation, and Housing.

Student Alumni Association (SAA) ^

• Juneau Campus: Soboleff Annex, Keni Campbell (907) 796-6569

The Student Alumni Association was established at the Juneau Campus in Fall 2003 as a chapter of the UAS Alumni Association to promote UAS pride and tradition on campus, cultivate relationships between students and alumni, and enhance the college experience through exciting, memorable events including Dinner and a Movie, the Etiquette & Networking Dinner, the Superbowl Party, and the popular Life After College lecture series.  An optional $15-per-year membership fee is charged to students taking six or more credits in the Fall semester.  If students do not wish to be a part of SAA, they must “opt OUT” with the UAS Cashier by the last day of the second week of classes.  After receiving the SAA sticker placed on the back of the student ID card, students can visit the Alumni Office in the Soboleff Annex to claim an SAA t-shirt.  SAA members are given the opportunity to participate in SAA and Alumni sponsored events at a free or discounted rate, just by showing their current SAA sticker.

Student Government (USUAS-JC) ^

• Juneau Campus: Mourant Building, Jessie Grant, Advisor, Tyler Preston, President, CJ Reeves, Vice President (907) 796-6517
• Ketchikan Campus: (USUAS-KC): Gail Klein (907) 228-4508
• Sitka Campus: Louise Driver or SGA President Jeremy Haney (907) 747-7705

The student government fee ($5 per credit hour, capped at 15 credits) collected at registration supports your student government, the United Students of the University of Alaska Southeast Juneau Campus (USUAS-JC), and is approved and mandated by the University Board of Regents.

There are a variety of activities organized by student committees. All clubs and student organizations at UAS must be recognized by Student Government and can then utilize university facilities and be eligible to receive funds. Your help and input is vital. Please consider getting involved and making a difference at UAS. Elections for new officers occur in September and April. Your student government provides scholarships, travel assistance grants, activities funding, student discounts and the Legislative conference in the spring. Get involved, YOU can make a difference at UAS!

Student Health Center ^

• Juneau Campus: Mourant Building, Justine Emerson, FNP (907) 796-6000

*Appointment is necessary.

Basic health care services are available to UAS students enrolled with at least 6 credits. Routine health screening, preventive education and a full range of reproductive health services for women and men are available. The Student Clinic is staffed by a mid-level practitioner familiar with the treatment of non-emergency illness and injury as well as referral to community resources for students with special needs. The Health Center is located on the 1st floor of the Mourant Building, in the Student Resources Center (SRC).

Student Health Insurance ^

Juneau Campus: Mourant Building, (907)796-6000

A student health insurance program is available for UAS students. Information and applications can be obtained at the Student Resource Center. The University of Alaska Statewide System has endorsed an accident and sickness insurance plan for international students attending UAS. All registered international students on F-1 or J-1 visas taking credit hours must have health insurance or they will automatically be enrolled in this insurance plan. The premium will be added to their university billing.

Student Housing & Residence Life ^

• Juneau Campus: Campus Housing Office: Mourant Building, Jessie Grant, Anna-Mariah Kelly (907) 796-6528 
• Residence Life: Student Housing Lodge, Christopher Washko, Stephanie Self  (907) 796-6443
  

UAS Student Housing is a small, close-knit community with an expressed focus on academics and campus involvement. It is only a short distance from the main campus, on a secluded hillside. A great deal of community activities are hosted within the housing community every month, including socials, cultural-themed dinners, recreational activities, and educational programs of interest. Wireless broadband internet is available throughout student housing, as well as computer labs, laundry facilities, an outdoor basketball court, television lounges, game room, meeting rooms, the Lodge convenience store, and the Peer Support Office. Student organizations such as the Residence Hall Association and the Student Leadership in Residence Program (SLIRP) are highly active, and campus employment opportunities abound for residents, from Lodge staff to paraprofessional Community Advisor and Peer Advocate positions. Live-in Residence Life staff provide 24-hour assistance and help to promote a safe, healthy, and active living/learning community.

Residents who have completed at least one year of college are housed in four-person apartments while first year students are placed in Banfield Hall, our suite-style residence hall. Family housing and small housing units for graduate students are also available. Residents must maintain a 2.0 semester GPA and an enrollment in 12 credits per term. Summer housing and employment are also available. Visit the Housing Office in the Mourant Building to ask about availability and apply early. Space is limited, especially single rooms!

Student Leadership in Residence Program (SLIRP) ^

• Juneau Campus: Residence Life, Stephanie Self (907) 796-6443

SLIRP is a year-long leadership development program for residential UAS students. Weekly sessions use collaborative exploration of trends and concepts of leadership. Participants plan and facilitate campus-wide and residential events, enjoy team-building retreats off-campus, participate in service-learning projects, and develop skills that have dramatically increased their success in attaining leadership positions and paraprofessional student employee positions on campus. Program graduates successfully assume roles as Community Advisors, Peer Advocates, Student Ambassadors, Teaching Assistants, Student Activities Board members, Alpha Phi Omega service fraternity leaders, student government officers, and more!

Student Recreation Center (REC) ^

• Juneau Campus: REC Center, Phil Paramore or Shea Mack (907)796-6544

The UAS Student Recreation Center (REC) prides itself on a fun approach to health, wellness, and fitness. Located just a five minute walk from UAS campus and student housing it is the perfect place to come and workout, bring a team of sports enthusiasts to compete in intramurals or just play some b-ball during lunch. You can also socialize with friends, play pool or table tennis, or just relax in front of the big screen. Open 7 days a week, the REC hosts a variety of activities and events designed to enhance campus life. REC features available to the UAS community include: A multi-purpose gymnasium with courts for basketball, volleyball, badminton, and other team oriented activities. Our 21 ft. climbing wall is equipped for all skill levels. Those interested in climbing and bouldering will enjoy this aspect of the facility. The climbing routes are changed often and for the safety of all climbers, everyone is required to take a brief climbing orientation.

Come get pumped with the twenty stationary and free weight stations that make up the versatile weight room. Weight room orientations are offered free of charge on a regular basis during the academic year. If you really need to blow off some steam, then perhaps the cardiovascular machines are for you. We have rowing machines to keep those kayakers in shape, elliptical riders, lifecycles, stair climbers, treadmills, and punching bags guaranteed to burn a few calories. The indoor running track in Juneau is suspended above the REC gym. It is a padded surface with banked turns which allows running enthusiasts and recreational runners a place to work out in any weather conditions. Perhaps you’re interested in improving your strength and balance in the fitness studio, complete with dance floor, stretch mats, and ballet bar. Come in for a yoga session or stay a while and do a full aerobics workout. Showers and day use or semester use rental lockers are available in the women’s and men’s locker rooms. After you’re satisfied from an invigorating workout, stop at the Front Desk for a variety of beverages and snacks available for purchase before heading to class!

Everyone needs to get away. We can make that easier for you than ever at the REC! Our Outdoor Recreation Center (ORC) boasts a growing list of low-cost equipment rentals available to the UAS community. Whether it’s canoeing, camping, hiking, ocean or lake kayaking, x-country skiing, snowshoeing, or a mountaineering adventure you seek, the ORC has the rental equipment and safety gear to complete your outdoor adventure. Anyone renting kayaks must take a quick safety orientation. Come in and ask the REC Front Desk staff for orientation information or local camping and hiking information.

The UAS Student Activities Center (SAC) is the place to come for low cost special events geared just for you. Dances, hypnotists, comedians, major motion films, musicians, open mic and karaoke nights, pool tournaments, talent shows and many more events take place at the SAC throughout the year! The SAC is a great spot to watch the big game, hang out and play pool or ping pong, or check out one of the REC Center lap tops and study with friends. Speak up at the Front Desk if you or a UAS club has a special event idea for the SAC.

Facility users must have current membership or present a daily use pass for admission into the REC. All users are required to show their UAS ID Card to the Front Desk attendant. Anyone without a UAS ID will need to proceed to Student Cashier Office for a new card. Workout shoes must not be worn in from outside the building. Patrons are required to wear clean workout shoes in the gym, on the running track, in the weight room, and in the dance studio.

For more information on activities, rentals, or orientations call the REC Front Desk at 796-6544 or check us out for hours and employment opportunities at our website.

Student Resource Center (SRC) ^

• Juneau Campus: Mourant Building, Deb Gregoiure (907)796-6000
• Sitka Campus: Information and Registration Desk (907) 747-7758

If you remember one thing from this handbook, remember that the SRC, is located in the Mourant Building, is the central place for information and service. Many services are provided right in the Center, and the friendly staff can point you in the right direction for other campus services. So the next time you get that “I know it must be here somewhere” feeling, remember, the SRC can help you! Deb Gregoire, Director of the Student Resource Center and the professional staff of these areas take pride in helping make your stay at UAS both rewarding and enjoyable. Services include: Academic Advising, Academic Exchange & Study Abroad, Career Services, Counseling Services, Disability Support Services, Health Services, Peer Advisors and Student Insurance.

Study/Quiet Areas ^

• Juneau Campus: There are quiet study areas in the Egan Library. At the Bill Ray Center there is a lounge available, with a microwave and courtesy telephone. The Anderson Building has a study area in Room 220. The Mourant Cafe is a popular gathering area. Housing students can also meet and study at the Community Lodge. The NRSC is a great gathering area for all students to enjoy a friendship and engage in group studies.
• Ketchikan Campus:  Ketchikan campus offers quiet study areas in the Library, in the Learning Center and on the second floor of the Zieglar area. Several study nooks are also located in the Paul Building.
• Sitka Campus: The Learning Center
  

Summer & Conference Housing Services ^

• Juneau Campus: Student Housing Lodge, Reservation and Guest Services, Stephanie Self (907) 796-6385

The student housing complex is available for rental on individual and group terms during the summer at rates that are competitive with local summer lodging costs. Short-term and long-term stays are welcome. Availability preference is given to summer students, summer programs coordinated by UAS, and academic-related functions. UAS hosts many groups from around the state of Alaska and other parts of the country on an annual basis. Students from other colleges and universities with full-summer internships are welcome.

Apartment-style and residence hall rooms are available, as well as common area gathering spaces and lounges, meeting rooms, and linens. Larger groups can arrange to have meal service and use of the recreation facility arranged with their conference contract. Discounts for group size and length of stay are negotiable. To rent the Schaible or Mathisen houses, call Anna-Mariah Kelly at 796-6528.

TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) ^

• Juneau Campus: Mourant Building, Carol Commoli or Lisa Bogert (907) 796-6325

Student Support Services (SSS) is a comprehensive federally funded TRIO program that offers academic assistance to qualified students. Students can become a participant at any point in their undergraduate program (omit) and remain in the program until they receive their degree from UAS.

Student Support Services (SSS) provides a supportive environment where students can feel comfortable asking for help. Services include: individual tutoring, supplemental grant aid, (Omitted word here) academic advising, study skills workshops, cultural events (theater tickets, cruises, fry bread cooking e.g.), free bus passes and a check out program for laptops, calculators, jump drives, digital cameras. These are only a few of the many

The goal of the program is to increase retention and graduation rates of TRiO students and to foster an institutional climate supportive of the success of low-income and first-generation college students and/or college students with disabilities. All SSS participants have access to an individual advisor who (omitted line here) can offer the most appropriate assistance for each student.
Eligible students are:

• US citizens of the United States
• A registered student at UAS and meet one or more of the following requirements;
• A first-generation college student (neither parent graduated from a four year college or university)
• Eligible for financial aid at a level established by the U.S. Department of Education
• Has a documented physical or learning disability

Wellness & Peer Education ^

• Juneau Campus: Student Housing Lodge, (907) 796-6391  Peer Support Office Drop-In Hours: 5:00-9:00 pm, Sun-Thurs

Student Wellness and Peer Education provides campus-wide educational and social programming centered around wellness issues and alternative activities. Highly trained Peer Advocates provide a comfortable way for students to approach peers for general advice or information regarding any need. The Peer Advocates are very familiar with campus and community resources. Stop by the Peer Support Office on the lower level of the Student Housing Lodge. All UAS students are welcome. Drop by to chat, to get information, or to give the PAs some ideas for campus activities you would like to see more of!

Whalesong (Student Newspaper) ^

• Juneau Campus: Mourant Building, Randi Spray, Editor (907) 796-6434

The Whalesong is the official UAS campus newspaper and is published entirely by students. Opportunities for involvement include writing articles, selling advertising, taking on layout. For more information, call the Whalesong office at 796-6434.