Campus Resources
tion call the Student Government office at 512-471-3166, stop by the Student Government office (SAC) 2.102, e-mail texassurewalk@gmail. com, or visit http://utsg.org/projects/sure-walk/.
THE UNIVERSITY UNIONS What is available in the University Unions? The University Unions, consisting of the Texas Union (the Union) and the Student Activity Center (SAC), are vibrant student centers for the UT Austin community. Also known as the “living rooms of campus” the University Unions offer meeting and study space, a variety of diverse student-focused events, and popular food options in both buildings, including Chick-fil-A, Bene Pizzeria & Pasta, Field of Greens, Quiznos Subs, Smokehouse BBQ, Starbucks, Taco Bell, Taco Cabana, Wendy’s and Zen. Ready for a study break? Stop by the Union Underground for a game of pool, bowling or air hockey. Cold outside? Warm up in an SAC fireplace lounge. Grab some coffee at one of our Starbucks locations before heading to class, or stop by the Texas Union campus store for any last-minute needs. Looking for ways to be more involved? Join a Student Events Center Committee (SEC) and help plan events for the campus student community. Visit the University Unions Web site at www.utexas.edu/ universityunions.
CAMP TEXAS What is Camp Texas? Only the best possible way to get a head start at UT Austin! A three-day retreat at a lakefront ranch outside of Austin, Camp Texas is for incoming freshmen looking to make friends, have fun and learn about life at UT Austin.
Students who attend Camp Texas consistently go on to be campus leaders and have fulfilling experiences at the university. It’s a rare opportunity to interact with some of UT Austin’s best faculty and staff in a casual Hill Country setting among future friends, roommates and classmates. Camp Texas is part informational, part social, and part leadership training. It features small-group activities, seminars with distinguished faculty, free time, lake time, and a closing-night luau. The Texas Exes will host five sessions of Camp Texas 2012 between August 5 and August 15th. Online registration start May 1st at CampTexas.org, spaces are limited.
STUDENT VETERANS What resources are available to students who are military veterans? Students returning from service in the United States Armed Forces may encounter unique challenges when transitioning to college life. The University of Texas at Austin provides information and access to a number of resources to help student veterans take advantage of Federal education benefits and tuition exemptions, readjusting to civilian life, dealing with the effects of post traumatic stress disorder and other emotional issues, as well as finding community on campus. To learn more, refer to page 51 of this Bulletin, or visit the student veteran Web site at deanofstudents. utexas.edu/veterans/index.php.
THE BEHAVIOR CONCERNS ADVICE LINE (BCAL) The Behavior Concerns Advice Line provides UT Austin faculty, students and staff an opportunity to discuss concerns they may have about another individual’s behavior. This service is a partnership among the Office of the Dean of Students (DoS),
the Counseling and Mental Health Center (CMHC), the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and The University of Texas Police Department (UTPD). Concerns can be reported either by calling the line at 512-2325050 or via the online submission form at www.utexas.edu/safety/ bcal/. Trained staff will assist with exploring available options and strategies. They will also provide appropriate guidance and referrals to address the particular situation. Depending on the situation, individuals may be referred to resources including, but not limited to, the Office of the Dean of Students/Student Emergency Services, Counseling and Mental Health Center or the Employee Assistance Program. Callers to the BCAL line can choose to remain anonymous. To the extent possible, the university will respect the wishes of callers who prefer to remain anonymous, but there may be cases where disclosure of the caller’s identity becomes necessary or apparent because of the actions taken to address the situation. Online submissions are not anonymous. Only individuals with a UT EID can submit information using the online form. Why should I contact the Behavior Concerns Advice Line (BCAL)? An important way for the university community to feel connected is through opportunities for caring and concern. BCAL is a central resource for anyone concerned about an individual but unsure of how best to help them. BCAL offers access to campus and community support networks, optimizing the chance that individuals will receive needed assistance. Examples of situations in which faculty, students or staff may need advice include: • A faculty member comes across an essay containing comments that
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