2011-2012 Student Handbook

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Campus Services these tests. Placement tests such as French, Russian, and Spanish are offered on a daily basis.

ity within the Center and also does outreach and provides training to a wide range of student organizations and the larger campus community. The WRC has a small library, two student computers, and a lactation room equipped with a hospital-grade breast pump. The WRC also provides free resources such as feminine hygiene products, condoms, and Band-Aids. Our goals include educating the campus on topics that concern women, with a special focus on violence against women; identifying and researching issues that affect UH women; serving as a liaison between women on campus and the administration; working with the University Commission on Women to provide increased opportunities for women; and celebrating the achievements of UH women. We co-sponsor campus-wide events including the annual Take Back the Night March and Love Your Body Day. We also provide a friendly hangout where we work to build Cougar community and spirit. All are welcome, so drop on by.

 VETERANs’ SERVICES OFFICE (VSO)

268 University Center (Building 565) 832-842-5490 www.uh.edu/veterans The University of Houston is approved as a training facil­ ity for veterans and a “Military Friendly” institution. The services for veterans are located in two places depending on need. The two offices are the “Veterans’ Services Office” and the “Office of Registration and Academic Records” which together coordinate the University’s veterans’ ser­ vices to the more than 1300+ veterans and dependants attending classes and receiving veterans’ benefits. Annual, and special programs throughout the year. VSO Facility •  State of the art computer lab •  Color B/W printing and limited copies, free of charge •  Copier •  Phone/fax •  Study area •  Wheelchair accessible VSO Direct Services •  Peer to peer counseling •  Veterans work study and Job information •  Referrals for counseling for financial, vocational, and aca­ demic problems •  Information about changes in legislative regulations which affect veterans •  Information about University procedures and community involvement •  Student Organizations (VCS) •  VSO newsletter VSO Referral Services •  GI Bill/Hazelwood Act •  Federal Veterans’ Benefits •  State Veterans’ Benefits •  County Veterans’ Services •  Veterans’ Organizations •  ROTC •  Center for Students with DisABILITIES •  Counseling and Psychological Services •  University Testing Services •  Learning Support Services •  Scholarships/Grants •  Continuing Education Programs •  Post-Deployment Briefings •  Small Business Administration Veterans’ Programs •  Federal Career Opportunities

Consultation UTS offers a wide range of consultation services including, credit by exam selection consultation, placement test validation, and consultation related to standardized testing. Correspondence/Distance Education Testing Students attending other universities or institutions may have their examinations administered at the University of Houston. The tests may be in the traditional paper and pencil format or delivered on the web. Distance education tests can be faxed, e-mailed, or mailed to UTS. Course Testing Support UTS administers make-up exams, exams requiring special accommodation, and special program tests such as certifications.

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 Women’s Resource Center

University Center, Room 279A 832-842-6191www.uh.edu/wrc/ Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. The Women’s Resource Center (WRC) provides a comfort­ able and friendly place where students, staff and faculty, both women and men, can seek information on a variety of topics, obtain confidential referrals to appropriate campus and community resources, and discussissues of concern. The WRC presents programming on issues of gender and sexual­ 48


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