Pace Undergraduate Catalog (Page 38)

Undergraduate Catalog 2004-2006

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38 Student Affairs and Campus Life STUDENT AFFAIRS COUNSELING SERVICES The mission of Counseling Services complements the University’s mission. Counseling aims to help students cope more effectively with developmental, vocational, familial, emotional, and relational aspects of their lives. The intention is to support students in directing energies toward fulfillment of their academic, professional, and personal goals. In order to achieve these goals, the Coun- seling Center provides the following services: • Individual and group counseling • Community wellness consultation and outreach • Prevention programming • Crisis intervention • Services for students with disabilities • Educational programming • Workshops and outreach programming • Diversity consultation and outreach • Organizational consultation to student organizations • Consultation and referral services All Counseling Center services are confidential and free of charge for Pace University students. DEAN FOR STUDENTS OFFICE The Dean for Students has a key role in developing the personality and environment of the University by engaging the full academic community whenever possible in collaborative activities. In addition, the office plays an important role in communicating the interests and con- cerns of the students to the academic and administrative leadership. The Dean for Students Office is responsible for many areas of student life including residential life, multicultural affairs, student development, campus activities, wellness programs, and counseling services. The Office also oversees implementation of University rules and regulations that have been established for the well- being of all. Students may arrange to meet with the dean when they wish to discuss personal, emotional, or aca- demic issues. DIVISION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (DoIT) The Division of Information Technology’s (DoIT) re- sources give students access to the University-wide data, video- and voice-converged network as well as to the Internet/Internet2. In public areas (e.g., classrooms), there is both wired and wireless connectivity to the network which supports the e-mail system, applications (e.g., Blackboard) and services (e.g., online registration) in support of your studies. Each residence hall room is equipped to allow students high-speed access to the data network, cable television, and voice mail. Computer Resource Centers (CRCs), located on the New York City, Pleasantville (PLV), and White Plains campuses (WP), are general-use facilities equipped with state-of-the-art PCs and peripherals such as laser printers and scanners. They support Microsoft’s Office Professional suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) as well as Internet Explorer to access the World Wide Web and Internet. Regular CRC hours are: Monday– 8 a.m.–10 p.m. Thursday Friday 8 a.m.–10 p.m. in NY; 8 a.m.–6 p.m. in PL, WP Saturday 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Sunday 9 a.m.–6 p.m. in NY; noon–6 p.m. in PL, WP Computer Resource Center Locations: New York City, Room W202, One Pace Plaza (212) 346-1698 Pleasantville, Willcox Hall (914) 773-3642 Graduate Center, Room 432 (914) 422-4167 Students may visit the DoIT home page at www.pace.edu/ DoIT to obtain current information about information technology services, obtaining an e-mail account, dial-up services, and CRC hours and calendar. UNIVERSITY HEALTH SERVICES University Health Care is staffed by certified Advanced Practice Nurses who are registered nurses with advanced training and can prescribe medications. Consulting physicians are available on site at scheduled times. Services available to students, faculty, staff, alumni, and their families include health education, health assessment with complete physical examinations, women’s health care, diagnosis and treatment of illnesses such as sore throat, cough, or other infections, first aid for minor injuries, and management of chronic health problems such as high blood pressure. The Personal Health Management Program offers an individualized approach toward optimal lifetime health with emphasis on the areas of physical fitness, nutrition, and stress management. University Health Care offices are located on the Pleasantville and New York City campuses. University Health Care monitors University compliance with all New York State immunization requirements. Information about the mandatory accident/illness insurance is available through University Health Care or the offices of Deans for Students. IDENTIFICATION CARDS University policy requires that a valid Pace University identification card be worn on the outermost garments on all campuses. (Visitors will be issued temporary passes.) A special resident ID is required for admission to the residence halls. At the New York campus and Lubin Graduate Center, ID cards must be displayed to enter

NOTE: Information contained herein was compiled prior to June 2004 and is accurate as of that date. Subsequent changes may occur with respect to University programs, curricula, requirements, rules, regulations, policies and procedures, which are not reflected in this catalog. Enrollment shall be subject to and governed by such changes.

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