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UNIVERSITY SERVICES
Career Services
Career Services offers programs and services to
help students clarify and attain educational and career goals. Services
include: career counseling, workshops to enhance resume writing, job search
and interviewing skills, resource information, computer assisted career
search, job vacancy announcements, job fairs, specialized programs, on-campus
interviewing, internet access, resume critiques and resume referrals. Graduate
students may utilize these services at Career Services, third floor—Lyle
Hall, 872-3312. Office hours are Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.,
Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For up-to-date information on programs and services
check Career Services
web page.
Center for Counseling and Human Development
A staff of five psychologists and a graduate assistant
provide counseling, testing and group experiences to all students based
on priority and availability of staff time. Additionally, a speech therapist,
certified addictions counselor and consulting psychiatrist are available.
The center is used by students who are seeking help with personal, educational
and vocational concerns. The center is located on the third floor of Lyle
Hall and is open during fall and spring semesters, Monday through Thursday
from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. During winter and
summer sessions, the center is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until
4 p.m. All services are strictly confidential. To make an appointment
call 872-3122.
Child Care
The Jenkins Early Childhood Center, located in Stayer
Education Center on campus, offers child care for 2 1/2 to kindergarten
age. The Center is open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
The Center also offers pre-school, pre-kindergarten and kindergarten programs.
For further information contact the center at 872-3465.
Disabilities
Millersville University encourages prospective students
with disabilities to contact the Office of Student Support Services in
Lyle Hall at 872-3178 to discuss their needs. Students requesting assistance
must complete a request for assistance form and provide detailed documentation
from their health practitioner regarding the nature of and limitations
imposed by their disability. Accommodations are arranged upon completion
of this process.
Office of Graduate Studies
The Office of Graduate Studies, located in Suite
D, Room 231 of Lyle Hall, is the administrative center for graduate studies,
including admissions, pre-admission and nondegree student advisement. Phone
872-3030
The Office of Graduate Studies is open:
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Housing
CAMPUS: Requests for housing in the University residence
halls are made by completing a Housing Contract, available in the Department
of Housing and Residential Programs. Housing on campus for graduate students
during the fall and spring semesters is limited. Summer accommodations
are available by reservation. For additional information contact the Department
of Housing and Residential Programs, Harbold Hall, at 872-3162
OFF-CAMPUS: Several apartment complexes and private
homes near the University provide housing at reasonable monthly rates.
Students can obtain off-campus housing information from the Office of Resident
and Off-Campus Life, Harbold Hall, 872-3707.
Identification Cards
Graduate Students are required to have a Millersville
University student identification card which may be obtained at the Campus
I.D. Office in the lobby of Gordinier Hall. This identification serves
as a library and activity card. There is no charge for the initial ID card;
replacement cost is $15. The Campus I.D. Office is open Monday through
Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Health Services
Witmer Infirmary is open seven days a week during
the hours of 8-11:45 a.m., 1-5 p.m. with exceptions during semester breaks
and summer sessions. Urgent care is available 24 hours a day. Some prescribed
medication and certain laboratory tests are available to Millersville University
students for a charge. Students must have a Report of Health Evaluation
on file before using the Health Services. Phone 872-3250
Office of Extended Programs
Millersville's Office of Extended Programs offers
a wide variety of courses for business, industry, schools and various agencies.
These courses can be offered either for credit or noncredit. The Office
of Extended Programs will design courses to meet the specific needs of
its clientele.
Parking Stickers
To park on campus every student must purchase a
parking permit. The fee is $25 for commuters and $30 for dormitory residents
and stickers may be obtained from the University Police Department in Lebanon
House.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Lost and Found
This service is located at the main desk
of the Student Center (872-3510) and the hours coincide with those of the
Student Center; miscellaneous possessions are held there. Valuables are
held by the University Police in Lebanon House, phone 872-3433
Meals
Graduate Students can purchase meal plans.
Further information on prices is available from the Office of the Bursar
at 872-3641, or in the instructions sent with the semester bill.
Students can purchase sandwiches and other
light fare in the Cafe de 'Ville in the Student Memorial Center; The Cove
in Lyle Hall, and Gordy's, a convenience store in Gordinier Lobby, as well
as from several private enterprises in close proximity to the University.
Organizations
GRADUATE STUDENT'S ASSOCIATION
The purchase of this association is to
provide a forum for academic and social interests. Because of the typical
graduate student's schedule, graduate assistants have become the most vital
liaison, acting on behalf of the GSA, as representatives to Faculty Senate,
the Graduate Course and Program Review Committee, and other administrative,
advisory or policy-making bodies of the University. All graduate students,
regardless of degree status, are automatically members of the GSA and are
encouraged to hold offices and participate in the activities of the association.
For further information contact the Office of Graduate Studies at 872-3030.
Phi Delta Kappa
Outstanding students are encouraged to
join the Millersville chapter of Phi Delta Kappa, international honorary
organization in education. Its purposes are the promotion and improvement
of free public education through research, service and leadership. The
Millersville Chapter accepts members on the basis of academic distinction,
personal qualities and, most important, probability of outstanding contribution
to education. The Phi Delta Kappa, the organization's journal, is on file
in the library.
Pi Lambda Theta
Outstanding a national honor and professional
association for women in education, Pi Lambda Theta, Beta Omicron Chapter,
now admits all persons who have shown evidence of superior scholastic achievement
and qualities of personal integrity and leadership. Pi Lambda Theta strives
to foster creativity and academic excellence; stimulate, conduct and utilize
research; evaluate and improve the profession of teaching; and contribute
to the solution of educational problems through professional fellowships
and cooperation. Locally, the Beta Omicron Chapter is engaged in community
service projects and educational activities.
Student Memorial Center
Also known as the SMC, the Student Memorial
Center is the centerpiece of social life and activities for the campus.
The building, which is located across from Gordinier Dining Hall, has much
to offer students including the University Store, Copy Shop, Game Room,
Cafe de 'Ville, Student Banking Area, Fitness Center and Information Desk.
The University Store is located in the
north wing of the building. Students can acquire textbooks, MU clothing,
gift items and a variety of sundries. Also located in the north wing, but
directly downstairs, is the Copy Shop. The Copy Shop provides many services
to the students including copying, lamination, binding, laser printouts,
FAX and picture restoration.
For students' enjoyment, the Club de 'Ville
is located downstairs in the SMC and is equipped with four billiard tables,
a jukebox, televisions and various video and pinball machines. The Cafe
de 'Ville, a 450-seat dining area, provides students, faculty, staff and
visitors with an extensive menu from which to choose. Students taking advantage
of the MAP program can conveniently use their identification card at the
Club de 'Ville, Cafe de 'Ville, the University Store and the Copy Shop
to make purchases.
The business office of Student Services,
Inc., and a Student Banking Area are also located in the SMC. Students
with a valid Millersville University I.D. may cash personal checks up to
$50.00 and payroll checks up to $250.00. Tickets for many campus functions
may also be obtained at the same location.
Located in the south wing of the building
are both the Fitness Center and the Information Desk. Students, faculty,
and staff members of Millersville University are encouraged to use the
Fitness Center, which possesses a cardiovascular room, workout room, four
racquetball courts and an open rec area. Room reservations for the nine
meeting rooms and multipurpose room may be made at the Information Desk.
Students can also receive information for campus-wide events, as well as
a variety of reading materials to enjoy between classes.
An automatic teller machine is located
at the front of the Student Memorial Center and an extensive parking area
is located at the rear of the building. The ATM offers 24-hour accessibility
and will accept deposits to any bank that is part of the Cirrus System.
Many student organizations have offices
in the SMC. Currently, they are: All-Greek Council, Black Student Union,
Commuting Students Organization, International Relations, Non-Traditional
Students, The Snapper (student newspaper), Student Senate, Touchstone
(yearbook), University Activities Board and WIXQ (campus radio station).
Veterans
Millersville is approved to offer training
under Title 38, United States Code. Veterans Benefits, Chapter 30-Montgomery
G.I. Bill, Chapter 31-Vocational Rehabilitation (Disabled Veterans), Chapter
32-Post Vietnam Era Veterans, Chapter 35-War Orphans and Widows Educational
Assistance Act, and Chapter 1606-Selected Reserves. For further information
contact the Veterans Affairs Office in the Student Memorial Center, Room
137, Phone 872-3506. |