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Housing Union
and Activities Office 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 of Student Affairs is responsible for
the coordination of various student-services programs. About one-third of the College's student population lives on-campus in one of seven residence halls, the Centennial and Anasazi Apartments, and North Complex, all of which provide a pleasant physical environment for student life. An important goal of the campus Residence Life System is to provide environments which support the values inherent in academic achievement, as well as gender, ethnic and cultural diversity. In addition, Residence Life provides opportunities for social and recreational needs, coupled with opportunities to learn developmental skills to promote good citizenship. In keeping with these goals and tenants 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-serve basis. Freshmen who are married/divorced, 21 years of age or older, veterans, or students who will live with parents or relatives in the Four Corners area may petition the Student Housing Office 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 cannot be accommodated on-campus can be assisted in finding off-campus housing through the Off-Campus Housing Office. 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. When students receive their Permit to Register or 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 FLC Student Conduct Code. The residence hall/apartments are staffed by Residence Directors, Assistant Residence Directors and Resident Assistants (RAs), who are there to 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. Fort Lewis College does
not believe that such principles are best served through completely non-directive,
open residence facilities. Off-campus housing information is available through the FLC 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. Return
to Top 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: • An academic support system to help students overcome obstacles in their academic programs. • A counseling service to help students cope with crises or other immediate needs in their lives. • An educational service to promote positive personal development. • And finally, a support and information/referral service. 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 access, accommodation and advocacy for students with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are made on an individual basis for students with documented disabilities. It is the responsibility of the student to contact this office and to submit current documentation to verify the disability. Outlines of Fort Lewis College eligibility requirements that are necessary to document various disabilities and a copy of the Policy and Procedures for this service are available through this office. Please contact Services for Students with Disabilities to find out more about the service. All documentation is housed in this office and kept confidential.
Students desiring accommodations are advised to contact Services for Students with Disabilities as early as possible, after being admitted, so that services may be arranged in a timely matter.
Services Offered
Some of the services offered include letters of accommodation, liaison with faculty and staff, academic counseling, access to taped texts and notetakers, access to assistive technology, readers, extended time on tests, and priority snowplowing.
Policies and procedures regarding the arrangement of appropriate accommodations for a disability are available by contacting this office.
A campus accessibility map showing locations of ramps, restrooms, elevators and handicapped parking spaces is also available.
For additional information contact: Services for Students with Disabilities Email: sugnet_c@fortlewis.edu Return
to Top The federally funded Program for Academic Advancement (a TRIO program) provides eligible students with the help and guidance they need to succeed at Fort Lewis College. See Page 51 for more information. 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 résumé 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. There is an computer program called FOCUS, which allows students to work at their own pace while exploring career issues. Information about graduate schools can be obtained through graduate directories. Brochures for registering to take 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, employer and occupational information is 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. The goal of the Student Health Center, an outpatient medical center, is to provide comprehensive health care to students, health promotion and education, and confidentiality for all clients. The Health Center is staffed by a physician's assistant, who also serves as director, nurses and part-time practice physicians. The Student Health Center provides:
• Complete general medical , minor surgical, nursing, first aid, and emergency care for most illnesses and injuries. • Annual female GYN exam and Pap. • Intercollegiate sports physicals. • Assistance in securing appointments with physicians, dentists and other practitioners. • Routine physicals for jobs or other schools • Minor surgical procedures, i.e. wart/mole removal, stitches, etc. • Colposcopy • Ear irrigation • IV therapy for dehydration • Complete laboratory services: blood tests, strep tests, chlamydia, yeast, Pap smears, HIV, mono test, pregnancy tests, urinalysis, tuberculin tests. • Birth Control Services: birth control: pills, condoms, Depo-Provera injections, diaphragm fitting, emergency contraception and spermicide. • Immunizations: MMR as required by FLC for registration, Tetanus, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis A, Typhoid, Polio, Meningitis and Flu vaccine. • Counseling and medication management of psychological conditions. • Allergy antigen administration-patient supplies own antigen as prescribed by a personal doctor. • Travel education and immunizations. Health promotion education and natural herbal and vitamin medications. • Smoking cessation education and support. • Assistance with student health insurance claims.
State of Colorado
law and Fort Lewis College require that all students born after Jan. 1,
1957, provide proof of TWO Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR)
immunizations after their first birthday. This immunization can be
received at the Health Center for a small fee. 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 insurance program or a private program. The Health Center staff will assist with insurance claims. Return
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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 more than just
a place, it is the central location for co-curricular learning, socializing
and just relaxing. Union and Activities, ASFLC (student government), Prevention
Program, KDUR-FM radio, Independent newspaper, Outdoor Pursuits, Post
Office, Bookstore, Environmental Center, Campus Dining Services, Facilities
Scheduling and SPOT all have offices in the CUB. The
FLC Information Desk is the headquarters for the campus lost and found,
general information, campus maps, SPOT ticket sales, "Lift"
bus stickers, course schedules, printing of academic schedules, club and
organization forms, and more.
Besides stocking required course textbooks, the bookstore offers a wide
selection of leisure reading books, magazines, school supplies, art materials,
clothing, gift items and snack foods. Macintosh/Apple computer hardware
and software is also for sale. 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. 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. Return
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The Alumni Association of Fort Lewis College is becoming increasingly
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. The Union and Activities Office provides assistance to the ASFLC (student government), SPOT (student program board), KDUR, Outdoor Pursuits, Environmental Center, Prevention Program and all other student clubs and organizations regarding the development of co-curricular programs. One goal of the office is to empower and assist students as they actively create the character of Fort Lewis College. By helping students coordinate lectures, concerts, films, special events, fundraisers, theme weeks, and much more, the Union and Activities Office strives to maintain close contact with students and to help them achieve their goals. The office is also involved with several campuswide events, such as Student Orientation, Parents Weekend, Homecoming and Commencement Ceremonies. Return
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The goal of the Prevention Program is to provide students with healthy
lifestyle options. Students interested in being a peer educator, volunteering
in the community, or organizing programs such as dances, coffeehouses,
educational workshops and social issues awareness weeks, should get involved
with the Prevention Program. The coordinator is located in the Programming
Office, 19 CUB. The
ASFLC was established to assure Fort Lewis students a representative system
to help meet their social, political and economic needs. By representing
FLC students, the ASFLC president, vice president and Senate assist with
issues of admini-strative, academic, legislative, cultural and social
nature. 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: Outdoor Pursuits, SPOT, Environmental Center,
Independent, KDUR, Wanbli Ota, Intramurals, Images, clubs and organizations,
Legal Aid, Fourth Wall Productions, and more! The
ASFLC president, vice president and 15 senators are elected by the student
body. 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 FLC students, and students
are encouraged to attend or stop by the ASFLC offices in the CUB. SPOT
(student program board) is a group of students who determine what films,
lectures, concerts, comedians and special events are brought to campus.
SPOT is made up of students who positively contribute to the campus climate
by bringing diverse quality programming to FLC. 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, kayaking, cross country skiing, backpacking, avalanche safety training and mountain biking. Unlimited use of equipment is available by reservation for a yearly $10 fee. The staff can also assist you with plans for your own adventure by providing maps, expert advice and reading material. The primary goal of the Outdoor Pursuits program is to provide students with an opportunity to experience the wonders of the Four Corners region. Return
to Top KDUR-FM
is the FLC campus radio station operated by a professional station manager,
Board of Directors and a host of student and Durango community volunteers.
Students can earn academic credit for most positions held at the station
or they can simply volunteer their time to be a director - news, traffic,
music, underwriting, promotion, production - or 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. Tune
in to 91.9 FM in Durango or 93.9 FM in surrounding areas for a truly eclectic
listening experience. 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 which effect students and the campus community.
If you thrive on deadlines, beats and late-breaking news, the "Indy"
is the place for you. 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 coordinating sponsoring events like Earth Week, publishing a newsletter, maintaining a resource library, coordinating campus recycling education, and supporting student projects on all kinds of environmental issues. The EC networks with other environmnetal organizations, faculty and community groups to provide research opportunities as well as hands-on learning experiences on and off campus. Return
to Top 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. Club
sports that compete intercollegiately include skiing, lacrosse and cycling. Facilities include tennis courts, softball fields, gymnasium, football stadium, track, weight room, volleyball courts, swimming pool, and a 900-square-foot climbing wall. Located adjacent to campus are a municipal golf course and a ski hill. The athletics facilities are also available to students during the evenings and on weekends for informal recreation activities such as swimming, basketball, weight training and volleyball. An
excellent intramural and recreation program is also offered. There are
opportunities for competition in basketball, volleyball, softball, wrestling,
soccer, tennis, swimming and many other selected activities. Students are permitted to have their cars on campus; however, freshmen often find that the ready availability of a car is a contributing factor to a poor academic record. Students and all Fort Lewis College personnel must register their vehicles and pay the scheduled parking fees during the official registration period. Campus traffic and parking regulations are distributed at the time of registration. The registration fee contributes to the construction and maintenance of parking areas, since it is the policy of the State of Colorado not to build parking lots with state funds. All parking sticker permits are prorated monthly. Special decals may be issued to students or college personnel who have disabling handicaps. Return
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An FLC identification card is required of all students. This card is necessary
for access to the library and dining facilities and is important in helping
a student establish identification for all financial transactions and
for admission to many campus events and facilities. It should be carried
at all times and presented when requested by college officials. The ID
office is located in Miller Student Center, Room 104. Weapons of any kind (functional or not), ammunition, explosive substances or chemicals, or any other incendiary devices are expressly prohibited at all times on the Fort Lewis College campus. 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, and 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 Public Safety Department. When in doubt, contact the FLC Public Safety Department. Return
to Top Students at Fort Lewis College must accept their responsibilities for the maintenance of the educational environment. Students are expected at all times to exhibit standards of personal conduct which demonstrate maturity, good judgment, and respect for persons, property, rights of others, and self-discipline. Behavior that threatens the safety or violates the basic mission of the College community will not be tolerated. The Student Conduct Code supports the educational mission and is published annually in the Fort Lewis College Student Handbook. It is the responsibility of every student to be familiar with and abide by the Student Conduct Code. Violations of the Student Conduct Code will result in disciplinary action. Possible consequence of disciplinary action may include probation, suspension or dismissal from Fort Lewis College. |