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Veteran’s Affairs Veterans are certified to the Veteran Affairs Regional Office beginning with the date of initial registration, and regularly until the expected completion date of the VA-approved program or degree. Veteran students must promptly inform the certifying official in 269 Millennium Student Center of any changes in status which might affect benefits. Failure to report such changes can result in overpayments and other complications in receipt of benefits. Veteran students are expected to attend classes, perform academic duties as assigned by instructors, and adhere to academic policies. Failure to do so will result in reports to the VA of unsatisfactory progress, which may result in discontinuance of benefits. Veteran students who cease attending but do not officially withdraw from class or from the university will be reported as not making satisfactory progress. If enrollment status is altered in any way, the VA will be notified and an overpayment may be charged against the veteran. For complete details and information, contact the Veteran Affairs Office at (314) 516-5548. Counseling Services Counseling Services' Career Resource Room contains a library of career-related materials and computerized career tests. The Study Skills Lab offers assessment and instruction in study skills and strategies for academic success. Use of the Career Resource Center and Study Skills Lab is free of charge. There is a small fee for career testing. The Counseling Services receptionist will arrange for an appointment with a counselor or for use of computer programs. Evening appointments are available for Evening College students. In an emergency, students can be seen almost immediately. For more information, call (314) 516-5711 or visit Counseling Services office at 126 Millennium Student Center. Web site: http://www.umsl.edu/services/counser A Counseling Services psychologist serves as advisor to the Horizons Peer Educators student organization. Horizons participants provide information and referrals for their fellow students on a variety of issues. These may include study skills, stress management, and healthy relationships among others. Peers provide information through on-campus presentations, information through on-campus presentations, information tables, and the Peer Resource Center.For more information about the Horizons Peer Educators, call (314) 516-5730. University Health Services The university requests that students born after 1956 provide documented proof of immunity to measles and rubella, through current immunization records or disease documentation by a physician. Immunization records may be sent to University Health Services. Meningococcal Meningitis immunization is required for all students residing in campus housing. Information, application, and claim forms for the Student Accident and Sickness Insurance Plan are available at the UHS office. Validation for handicapped parking is handled through UHS upon presentation of signed medical documentation verifying a disability that impairs mobility. Automobile information and license plate number are also necessary to obtain verification for handicapped parking. Wellness
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The office of the Coordinator of Alcohol and Drug Prevention is located in the Wellness Resource Center.The campus Partners in Prevention program is coordinated through this office, as well as many outreach activities dealing with responsible decision making related to choices students make on a daily basis. Resources are available for students with issues related to alcohol and drug use. Support groups on a variety of issues including smoking cessation, and Adult Child of Alcoholics are available at various times during the semester. Drug and Alcohol Prevention Program Coordinator of Alcohol and Drug Prevention Programming, 180 Millennium Student Center, (314) 516-5414; Counseling Service, 126 Millennium Student Center (314) 516-5711; Student Health Center , 126 Millennium Student Center, (314) 516-5671;or the Office of Human Resources, 211 General Services Building , (314) 516-5804. Smoke-Free Campus Policy of UM-St.
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Safety The police department an internationally accredited department is committed to professional management and to providing services in a manner that is responsive to community concerns. It pledges to be sensitive to the needs of those it serves. The police department located in the TeleCommunity Center , serves the students, faculty, and staff by providing year-round campus security. The police are trained to give emergency aid in the event of accident or illness. All incidents should be reported immediately to the police department, telephone (314) 516-5155. A “911” phone number is available on all phones with a 516 prefix and should be used for emergencies only. These numbers are monitored 24 hours a day. Call for help or to report fire or any hazardous conditions. Emergency telephones on campus include the red A Hot-Line phones, which are located in every building. In addition, there are a number of outdoor emergency phones that connect directly to the police dispatcher. Traffic regulation is also a responsibility of the campus police, including issuance of faculty/staff parking permits and any temporary parking permits. These permits may be picked up at the police department office. Informational booklets on traffic regulations and parking, as well as campus maps, tips on crime prevention, and other useful publications are available outside the police department office. The police department provides limited emergency vehicle service, at no charge, to vehicles on campus. Any person requiring such service (due to dead battery, empty fuel tank, flat tire, etc.) should phone the university police for assistance. An escort service is available 24 hours a day by calling (314) 516-5155. All members of the campus community are strongly encouraged to call the police for an escort if they feel uncomfortable walking to their car at night. For information on any of these services, contact the police by calling (314) 516-5158, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For emergencies, call (314) 516-5155 or 911.
Academic Resources Center for Academic Development (CAD) The Writing Lab This lab offers tutorial assistance to students working on papers for their classes. No appointment is necessary, and tutors are prepared to help both undergraduate and graduate students in all the disciplines. Issues covered in the lab include organization, sentence clarity, development, grammar, and usage. The Writing Lab offers IBM computers for student use, and tutors provide computer assistance. There is no charge for any Writing Lab service. English-as-a-Second Language Program (ESL ) The center is the administrative home for the English as a Second Language Program. The program provides assessment and supplementary ESL courses for international students. Courses are listed under the Foreign Languages and Literatures Department. Mathematics Lab.This lab offers individual assistance on a walk-in basis to students needing help with any mathematics from basic math through calculus or needing help with the mathematical skills required for a course in another discipline. The Math Lab contains a small computer lab. Students or prospective students who are preparing to take the Mathematics Placement Test or C-Base Exam may come to the lab for help. Review materials for the C-Base Exam are available on general reserve in the Thomas Jefferson Library. Practice math placement exams are available at the University’s home page under: math placement information/math practice tests. There is no charge for any math lab service. Math Precollegiate Courses.The center provides assistance for students needing to improve their skills in mathematics. A three-credit hour (not toward a degree) course in intermediate Algebra and a zero-credit workshop in beginning Algebra are offered as semester-long lecture classes or as independent study courses with flexible beginning and ending options. Schedules for the courses can be found in the current Schedule of Courses. Assessment Center . The center provides a controlled environment for students to take make-up exams or to test under conditions where special accommodations are needed and authorized. Students unable to take campus level exams (e.g. Math Placement, Academic Profile) in regularly scheduled group sessions may take them in the center for a fee. All testing is by appointment. Call (314) 516-6396. Tutor Referral Services Students desiring a private tutor for a particular course should check with the appropriate academic department for a list of tutors. Some tutor names and phone numbers can be found on the tutor referral list Web site under the tutor referral services on the campus home page. Times and costs are arranged by student and tutor. Multicultural
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