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Fort Lewis College provides the best possible social and physical environment to foster the academic, cultural, and personal development of each student. The Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs is responsible for the coordination of various student services programs. Alumni
Association The Alumni Association of Fort Lewis College is becoming more active both as a service organization and as a means of helping former students enjoy memories of their college days. The Association supports the College in many areas, such as providing scholarships, funding special programs, and assisting with graduate placement. Regularly published newsletters contain information about former classmates, activities, and projects that help the College. Among these are sponsorship of admission activities, social functions, and athletic events; placement assistance; and financial support. You may obtain more information by emailing alumni@fortlewis.edu or calling 970-247-7427. Fort Lewis College has a comprehensive intercollegiate athletic program. The College fields women's teams in basketball, cross-country, soccer, softball, and volleyball. Men's teams include basketball, cross-country, football, golf, and soccer. The Skyhawks compete against four-year colleges and universities from Colorado and the western region. Fort Lewis is a member of the National Collegiate Athletics Association (Division II) and the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. Facilities include tennis courses, softball fields, gymnasium, football stadium, track, weight room, and swimming pool. Located adjacent to campus are a municipal golf course and a ski hill. The Career Services Office at Fort Lewis College offers many services and programs to students. Students are encouraged to begin using the services during their freshman year. The services range from career counseling (such as selecting a major, developing self-awareness, values, interests and skills) to job search skills (such as resume development, interview techniques, letters in the job search, and how to conduct an effective job search). In addition, vocational assessment inventories are available to help the students gain knowledge of career patterns. A computer program called FOCUS allows students to work at their own pace while exploring career issues. Information about graduate schools can be obtained through graduate directories. Brochures about registration for graduate school exams are available to students in the Career Resource Center. The Career Resource Center is open to all students to use during regular hours. Vacancies throughout the country and world, salary information, career guidance, and employer and occupational information are readily available in the Resource Center. Students seeking part-time internships, volunteer experiences, professional positions, or local positions can receive help in the Career Services Office. Many employers contact the office to announce openings. Students obtain services by scheduling an appointment with a trained career counselor, by attending workshops, or by exploring resources on their own. Many self-help materials are available. Counseling services at Fort Lewis College are based on the philosophy that personal/emotional development is an integral part of a student's intellectual development. The Counseling Center has a professional staff of counselors committed to implementing this philosophy. The primary goals of the Counseling Center are to provide:
Personal counseling is confidential and is offered through individual and small group counseling. It is intended to be supportive to assist students in solving their problems of a short-term nature. Services are free to students on a short-term basis. There is a charge for therapy after a set number of sessions and for testing services. Substance abuse evaluation and educational services are available through the counseling center on a fee basis. If additional services are needed, students can be referred to the Health Center, appropriate mental health agencies, or practicing professionals in the community. Fort Lewis College provides equal access to educational opportunities in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Reasonable accommodations and modifications are made on an individual basis. This allows qualified students with disabilities to have an equal opportunity to participate in or benefit from the programs and activities provided by Fort Lewis College. Modifications of specific academic requirements may be made as long as they do not substantially alter the fundamental nature of an activity or program of study. It is the responsibility of the student to contact Disability Services and to submit current and complete documentation, as specified in Fort Lewis College documentation guidelines, to verify the disability. Documentation guidelines are available through this office. Students desiring accommodations are advised to contact Disability Services as early as possible after being admitted so that accommodations and services may be arranged in a timely manner. Services and Accommodations Offered Disability Services provides accommodations on a case-by-case basis. Accommodations may include, but are not limited to, readers, interpreters, scribes, access to notes, testing modifications, alternative text formats and assistive technology. Referrals to on-campus programs and community agencies are also part of the services. Policies and procedures regarding the arrangement of appropriate accommodations for a disability are available through this office. A campus accessibility map indicating the location of restrooms, elevators and handicapped parking spaces is also available. For more information contact Disability Services. Email: sugnet_c@fortlewis.edu Miller Student
Center Health Center Services The Health Center is an outpatient medical clinic that provides confidential comprehensive health care, health promotion, and education to Fort Lewis College students. A physician's assistant, nurses, an administrative assistant, and part-time physicians staff the Health Center. The Health Center provides:
Student Health Insurance Student Health Insurance is available through an independent carrier at group rates. Insurance may be purchased at the beginning of each trimester. Students are encouraged to carry some medical/accident insurance, either through the Fort Lewis College insurance program or a private program. The Health Center staff will assist with insurance claims. A Fort Lewis College Identification Card is required of all students, and is necessary for access to many campus facilities and campus events. This card must be carried at all times and presented when requested by College officials. It is the responsibility of the student to replace a lost ID card immediately. ID Cards can be obtained at the ID Office, located in Miller Student Center, Room 149. The Fort Lewis College Police Department, in partnership with the campus community, is responsible for public safety, campus parking enforcement, law enforcement, after-hours emergency maintenance (notification of Physical Plant Services staff), and emergency response. The Fort Lewis College Police Chief/Director and six police officers are Commissioned Peace Officers through the State of Colorado, the City of Durango, and the La Plata County Sheriff's Department; they receive the same training given to any police officer in the State of Colorado as required by the Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training Board. Fort Lewis College police officers enforce all federal, state, local laws/ordinances, and official College policies, and have full arrest authority. The Police Department operates 24 hours per day, seven days per week, and is staffed with an administrative assistant during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, in Berndt Hall, Room 534; phone: (970) 247-7491. Guns and Weapons Weapons of any kind (functional or not), ammunition, explosive substances or chemicals, or any other incendiary devices are expressly prohibited on the Fort Lewis College campus, including all on-campus residential facilities. Items specifically prohibited include, but are not limited to, the following: explosive or incendiary devices, sheath knives, stilettos, switch-blades, dirks, daggers or pocket knives with blades over three and one-half inches in length, firearms of any description, BB or pellet guns, bows and arrows, crossbows, any device capable of propelling a projectile, and any other item or object deemed potentially harmful by the Fort Lewis College Police Department. When in doubt, contact the Fort Lewis College Police Department in Berndt Hall, Room 534; phone: (970) 247-7491. Motor Vehicles All students, faculty, staff, and others who park a vehicle on campus. MUST PURCHASE A PARKING PERMIT. Students may purchase permits at the Cashier's Office in Berndt Hall or at the Information Desk in the College Union Building. The College expects strict compliance with the state, city, county and campus traffic rules and regulations from all students, faculty, staff and visitors. The registered vehicle owner is responsible for parking fines even if he/she is not driving the vehicle. Visitor spaces are for visitors' vehicles only. If you have any questions or special needs, you are encouraged to contact the Fort Lewis College Police and Parking Services Department, located in Berndt Hall, Room 534; phone: 247-7491. Student Life Center The Student Life Center (SLC) is a 48,000-square-foot recreation facility. The facility has a three-court gymnasium, aerobics/dance studio, free weight/cardio area, racquetball court, and a state-of-the-art climbing wall. Program areas include Club Sports, Fitness, Intramurals, and Outdoor Pursuits. Club Sports The club sports that are currently active are baseball, triathlon, soccer, skiing, cycling, lacrosse, track & field, rugby, ultimate Frisbee, and dance. These clubs compete both locally and nationally against other club teams from other colleges and universities. Fitness The fitness program provides incentives and education to individuals interested in achieving a desirable level of physical fitness. The Student Life Center invites students and members to participate in a fitness incentive program, group exercise classes, and weight room orientations. Yoga classes, Personal Trainer Sessions, and First Aid/CPR certifications are offered for a nominal fee. Intramurals The Intramural program offers a wide variety of individual, dual, and team sports. Team sports include flag football, indoor and outdoor soccer, softball, basketball, and volleyball. In addition to leagues, Intramurals offers a variety of special events tournaments, such as bombardment, three-on-three, badminton, arena flag football, doubles volleyball, two-on-two basketball, one-pitch snow softball, and fast-pitch softball. A mountain bike series is also held every fall. Outdoor Pursuits The Outdoor Pursuits program offers a wide range of outdoor recreation and skill-building activities for students. Two professional staff members guide trips such as rock climbing, rafting, kayaking, backcountry skiing/riding, avalanche safety training, backpacking, mountaineering, peak climbing, and mountain biking. Outdoor Pursuits can also provide maps, expert advice, reading material, and other resources to plan individual adventures. Additionally, Outdoor Pursuits oversees the management and operation of the climbing wall. Unlimited use of outdoor equipment is available by reservation for a modest yearly user fee. Outdoor Pursuits also houses extensive professional bicycle repair and ski/board tuning benches. The primary goal of the Outdoor Pursuits program is to facilitate students' exploration of the open-air wonders of the Four Corners region. STUDENT CONDUCT CODE AND DISCIPLINARY ACTION Fort Lewis College is charged with providing a quality liberal arts education for its students, as well as providing leadership opportunities and career preparation. The College is thus responsible for creating and maintaining an environment that is conducive to the pursuit of learning and to the development of students as scholars and citizens. College regulations and policies are necessary to safeguard the mission of the College, ensure the integrity of the educational system, and thus protect the freedom of students to learn without undue interference or disruption by others. Students at Fort Lewis College must accept their responsibilities, individually and collectively, for the maintenance of this environment. To meet these responsibilities, students are expected to exhibit at all times self-discipline and standards of personal conduct that demonstrate maturity, good judgment, and respect for persons, property, and the rights of others. Behavior that threatens the safety of individuals/groups, disregards property, or violates the basic mission of the College will not be tolerated. Students at Fort Lewis College are representatives of the institution. As members of the College and the community, students are expected to observe all federal, state, and local laws and ordinances. It is the student's responsibility to be familiar with and abide by the Student Conduct Code. Violations of the Student Conduct Code may result in disciplinary action. A hard copy of the code can be obtained from the Student Affairs Office, 170 Berndt Hall. STUDENT HOUSING AND CONFERENCE SERVICES Seven residence halls and two apartment complexes house about one-third of the College's student population. An important goal of the student housing system is to provide an environment that supports the values inherent in academic achievement, as well as gender, ethnic, and cultural diversity. In addition, student housing provides opportunities for social and recreational needs, coupled with opportunities to learn developmental skills to promote good citizenship. In keeping with these goals and tenets of student development theory, the College requires first-time freshmen, men and women, to live in campus residence halls as space is available for two academic trimesters. Housing assignments are made on a first-come, first-served basis. Freshmen who are married/divorced, 21 years of age or older, veterans, or who will live with parents or relatives in the Four Corners area may petition the Student Housing Office in writing for exemption to the residency requirement. New applicants for campus housing are assigned to a residence hall or apartment according to date of application (with required deposit). Students who wish to continue living on campus the next academic year must reapply for housing. Spaces will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Students may request roommates and room location from those available. Detailed information regarding this procedure is available in the Student Housing and Conference Services Office. To Apply for Campus Housing When students receive their acceptance by the College, they should then apply for campus housing. A $100 deposit is required with the appropriate application. The Housing Agreement covers both the fall and winter trimesters of an academic year (8 months). Fort Lewis College has a traditional approach to residence hall living. Resident students receive keys that permit them entrance to their halls and rooms. Residents are expected to live by the rules and regulations as outlined in the Housing Agreement, the Guide to Residence Living, and the Fort Lewis College Student Conduct Code. The residence hall/apartments are staffed by Residence Directors, Assistant Residence Directors, and Resident Assistants (RAs), who promote a pleasant living environment, conducive to study. They are an added resource for students as they adjust to the collegiate community. The Student Services staff also provides social and educational activities on and off campus to foster personal growth and development. All campus living is a learning experience, and the Fort Lewis College Residence Hall program is predicated on this principle. Our mission is carried out in an educationally responsible manner and is dedicated to providing healthy and relaxed places for all resident students. Off-Campus Housing Off-campus housing is available through the Fort Lewis College Information Desk. This service maintains a bulletin board in the CUB Lobby with up-to-date listings of rooms, houses, apartments, and mobile homes available for rent. College Union Building The College Union Building (CUB), located on the southeast corner of the campus, is the central meeting area for students, offering lounges, meeting rooms, food services, and student services offices. The CUB is the central location for co-curricular learning, socializing, and relaxing. ASFLC (student government), Bookstore, Dining Services, Environmental Center, Facilities Scheduling, Information Desk, Independent newspaper, KDUR-FM radio, Post Office, SPOT, Student Wellness Program, and Union and Activities all have offices in the CUB. Associated Students of Fort Lewis College (ASFLC) The Associated Students of Fort Lewis College (ASFLC) was established as the Fort Lewis College Student Government to assure Fort Lewis College students a representative governance system. By representing Fort Lewis College students, the ASFLC President, Vice President, Financial Director and Senate assist with administrative, academic, legislative, cultural, co-curricular and social issues. The ASFLC Senate also advocates the autonomy of student organizations, promotes education through constructive dialogue, and allocates student fees in the most responsible and effective manner possible. The ASFLC Senate allocates the student activity fee money to support the following programs and activities: clubs and organizations, Environmental Center, Fourth Wall Productions, Independent, Intramurals, KDUR, LIFT, Legal Aid, Outdoor Pursuits, SPOT, Wanbli Ota, and more. The student body elects the ASFLC president, vice president, and 15 senators. The Senate is divided into the following committees: Budget, Constitution, Elections, Legislative Affairs, Line Item Audit, and Student Services. Numerous student-at-large appointments are made by the ASFLC to various campus committees. All Senate meetings are open to Fort Lewis College students, and students are encouraged to attend or stop by the ASFLC offices in the CUB. Bookstore Besides stocking required course textbooks, the bookstore offers a wide selection of leisure reading books, school supplies, art materials, clothing, gift items, and snack foods. Computer hardware and software are also for sale or can be ordered. The store is open from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with special extended hours during the first week of the fall and winter trimesters. Environmental Center The Environmental Center (EC) at Fort Lewis College is a resource for social and ecological awareness, dialogue, and activism in the college community and surrounding region. Student staff, volunteers, and interns operate the Center under the direction of a full-time Coordinator. A student majority Board of Directors, including faculty, staff, and a community representative, governs the Center. EC projects include sponsoring events such as Earth Week; publishing the newsletter, "Green Freedom;" maintaining a resource library; coordinating campus recycling education; and supporting student projects on a variety of environmental issues. The EC networks with other environmental organizations, faculty, and community groups to provide research opportunities as well as hands-on learning experiences on and off campus. Phone: (970) 247-7676. Website: envcenter.fortlewis.edu/ Information Desk The Fort Lewis College Information Desk is the headquarters for the campus lost and found, general information, campus maps, parking permit sales, SPOT ticket sales, "LIFT" bus stickers, course schedule sales, printing of academic schedules, registered student organization forms, and more. Independent Newspaper The Independent is the student-managed newspaper published every Friday during the fall and winter trimesters. Students can earn credit and valuable job experience by working on the "Indy" staff as writers, photographers, editors, artists, advertising salespersons, and production workers. The Independent covers campus, local, and national news, sports, entertainment, and other special events that affect students and the campus community. Website: indy.fortlewis.edu/ KDUR-FM Radio KDUR is the Fort Lewis College community radio station operated by a professional staff, Board of Directors, and a host of student and Durango community volunteers. Students can earn academic credit for director positions held at the station in news, training, computer, promotions, production; or for two paid positions, music and operations; or simply volunteer their time as a disk jockey. The station reflects the diversity of the campus and Durango community through the alternative and progressive programs, news, and music it broadcasts. KDUR is an affiliate of Public Radio International and Pacifica Radio. Students can also tune in to 91.9 FM in Durango or 93.9 FM in surrounding areas for at truly eclectic listening experience. Post Office Fort Lewis College operates a full-service U.S. Post Office in the College Union Building. Students living on campus receive their mail and UPS parcels at the Post Office via assigned mailboxes. FAX service is available to students for a minimal fee. Students living off-campus may rent a mailbox for a small annual fee. Retail sales hours are Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., (970)-247-7542. SPOT (Student Programming and Other Things) SPOT's mission is to positively contribute to the cultural diversity on campus and to bring quality programs to the Fort Lewis College community. SPOT embraces the controversial, educational, experiential and thought-provoking in college programming. Members solicit input from the Fort Lewis College community and provide activities to enrich life on and off campus. Student Wellness Program The Student Wellness Program is the health education, health promotion, and prevention center for campus. The Program schedules presentations and events in residence halls, the College Union Building and various classrooms in order to promote a campus environment where health-enhancing behaviors are the norm. Students who are interested in volunteering in the community, being a member of US (Uniting Students with wellness in mind), or organizing campus programs are invited to stop by the office, located in the College Union Building, Room 103 (right behind the Information Desk). Phone: 247-7153. Union and Activities Office The Union and Activities Office provides assistance to the ASFLC, Environmental Center, KDUR, SPOT, Student Wellness Program, and all other student clubs and organizations regarding the development of co-curricular programs. By helping students coordinate lectures, concerts, films, special events, fundraisers, theme weeks, and much more, the Union and Activities Office maintains close contact with students to assist them as they actively create the character of Fort Lewis College. The office is also involved with several campus-wide events, such as Student Orientation, Homecoming/Parents Weekend, and Commencement Ceremonies. |
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