Georgia State University is committed
to the ideal that total education involves more than academic pursuit.
While students are maturing intellectually, they also are developing physically,
psychologically, socially, aesthetically, sexually and spiritually. The
philosophy of student development is embodied in the areas of responsibility
of the Office of the Vice President for Student Life and Enrollment Services,
and the Division of Student Affairs.
The Division of Students Affairs provides
a network of support and encouragement for students through counseling,
advocacy, advisement, recreation, health, leadership training, and opportunities
for personal growth. Further, the division seeks to provide an enriching
environment that allows for, and encourages cross-cultural interaction,
an appreciation of diversity and ethical decision making. Special services
are also provided by the division in the areas of disabled student services,
international student services, insurance, community service and volunteerism.
The university, through the Division of Student
Affairs, encourages students to organize and participate in student events
as their interests develop. The division assists students in the coordinating
of their activities so that a complementary blend between co-curriculur
activities and classroom experiences may be accomplished. Student activities
and organizations are provided for regularly enrolled students. The qualifications
for participation are listed in the student handbook, On Campus.
The J. C. Camp University Center
The J. C. Camp University Center is the community center of the university.
It is for all members of the university family students, faculty, administration,
alumni and guests. As the "hearthstone" of the campus, the university
center provides services, amenities, and conveniences the members of the
university family need in their daily life on campus.
The meeting facilities of the university
center are available for reservation by students, faculty, staff, and chartered
student organizations. A number of student organizations have suites in
the university center including the newspaper, the yearbook, the radio
station, sororities, and fraternities. A state-of-the-art theater for film,
food services, and a bookstore are also found in the center. Physically
connected to the existing 100,000 square foot J.C. Camp University Center,
a new student center will house a food court, a 14,000 square foot ballroom,
a games area, an auditorium with fixed seating, meeting rooms, offices
for student organizations and staff, and lounge spaces. Construction is
expected to be completed by 1997.
Student Government Association
The Student Government Association has existed through the years as the representative body of the students of Georgia State University. The university adheres to the philosophy that self-government is a catalyst for student development. The SGA exists as a means of student self-government and to enable elected students to express the opinions of their fellow students in seeking betterment of the university in general. The office is located in room 225 University Center, telephone 404/651-2236.
Committee on the Student Fee
The Committee on the Student Fee (including five fee councils) is appointed by the dean of students of the university. This committee, comprised of students, faculty and staff, is responsible for reviewing requests for funds generated by the student activity fee and making recommendations for the allocation of those funds to the president.
Committee on Student Life and Development
The Committee on Student Life and Development is a joint student-faculty advisory committee to the dean of students. The committee is a standing one, as called for in the bylaws of the University Senate. The committee is responsible for chartering new student organizations, recommending and reviewing proposed changes in university policy that relate to student programming and development, and facilitating communication among students, faculty and administrative staff.
Committee on Student Communications
The Committee on Student Communications is an advisory committee to the dean of students. The CSC has decision-making responsibility in relation to the operations of the student-operated media. Its chief function is to interview all candidates for the positions of editor of each publication and the heads of the various audiovisual media, and to make recommendations for these positions and for general policy to the dean of students.
Cultural Opportunities
The Spotlight Programs Board committees present films, lectures, concerts,
cultural programs, and other special events. Additionally, numerous events
centered around music and the arts are scheduled at the university during
the year. The School of Music presents regular concerts with student and
faculty participants. The School of Art and Design regularly presents exhibits
representing advertising design, commercial art, painting, ceramics and
photography.
The Assistant Dean of Students' office sponsors
an Annual National Conference, Ethnic Crossroads on College Campuses, focusing
on the rich heritage of African, Asian, European, Hispanic and native American
cultures. This is a three-day conference held during the beginning of spring
quarter. National speakers, workshops, and cultural entertainment are all
a part of this intercultural learning experience.
Through ten (10) different workshops on subjects
ranging from environmental consciousness to conflict resolution, the focus
of this three-day conference is on healthy discussion, positive interaction,
and the development of proactive strategies toward the complex issues of
diversity. For more information, please contact the Office of the Assistant
Dean of Students for Research and Development, Room 400 University Center,
telephone 404/651-2204.
The Martin Luther King, Jr., Convocation/Black
History Month celebrates Black history and culture with speakers, symposia,
cultural performances, lectures, and socials all chronicled in the university
calendar. Each year, a university committee is convened which includes
students, faculty, administration and community leaders to plan and implement
such programs. For more information, please contact the Office of the Assistant
Dean of Students for Research and Development at 404/651-2204.
The Georgia State Players operate
under the direction of the Department of Communication in the College of
Arts and Sciences. This group offers students interested in drama an opportunity
to gain experience both in production and acting, as well as theater crafts
such as set design, costuming and props. The Players present a major production
each quarter, with frequent additional productions.
Greek Organizations
Seventeen (17) Greek letter sororities and fraternities operate on campus. Most of these groups occupy suites on the fourth floor of the University Center. The governing bodies of sororities and fraternities are the Interfraternity Council which consist of Pi Kappa Alpha, Sigma Nu, Kappa Sigma, Pi Kappa Phi, and Sigma Phi Epsilon. The Panhellenic Council is composed of Delta Zeta, Alpha Omicron Pi, Phi Mu, Alpha Xi Delta, Mu Rho Sigma, and Zeta Tau Alpha. The National Pan-Hellenic Council, the governing body of the historically African-American sororities and fraternities, is made up of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority. Now is a particularly exciting time for the Greek System at Georgia State. It is a time of continuing change, as our chapters are taking a closer look at themselves in order to better meet the needs of their present and future members as well as the GSU community. As you begin your academic career at GSU, you will find enormous opportunities to join in activities outside the traditional classroom setting which will contribute to your development as a well-balanced student. Joining a sorority or fraternity will give students the opportunity for service and philanthropy, friendship, social events, sports, and scholarship development. We invite all students to come be a part of the Greek System at Georgia State University. For information, please visit the sorority and fraternity suites on the fourth floor of the University Center or call 404/651-2237.
Religious Activities
The Council on Inter-Faith Concerns is a coordinating body for the religious organizations at Georgia State University. It meets regularly to plan and implement inter-faith programs and activities, sponsors special worship services throughout the school year, and provides a resource for denominations and synagogues doing ministry on campus. Catholic, Jewish and Protestant chaplains are available through the council; contacts and referrals from students, faculty and staff are welcomed. Rev. Winnie Thomas serves as the council director, and Assistant Dean Roy D. Lee serves as liaison with the university. For more information about the work of the Inter-Faith Council or any of the religious groups, visit the office in Room 448 University Center, or call 404/651-2455.
Student Organizations
Many student organizations exist on the campus to help students achieve social, professional, academic and cultural goals. Currently, there are over 150 chartered student organizations on campus. A listing of all chartered groups may be found in the official student handbook, or in the Office of Student Activities, Room 218 University Center, 404/651-2237.
Recreational Services
The Recreational Services Department offers Georgia State students,
faculty, staff, and contributing alumni the opportunity to participate
in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor recreational activities. Activity
areas feature drop-in recreation, sport clinics, aquatics, "Touch
the Earth" outdoor recreation, intramurals, and sport clubs. The Recreation
Rap-Up, the quarterly publication listing scheduled recreation activities,
is available in newsstands around campus and in the Recreational Services
office (Room 245 Physical Education Building, 404/651-3440).
Recreation facilities in the P.E.
Complex are open during the quarter from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday through
Thursday; 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday; and weekends during certain quarters.
Facilities include gymnasiums, weight room (free weights, specialized benches
and weight machines), fitness machine room (treadmills, stair-climbers,
stationary bikes, etc.), aerobic/combative sports room, dance studio, climbing
wall, rubberized jogging track, tennis courts, indoor swimming pools, social
lounge and locker rooms. Equipment Issue Desks in the P.E. Building and
Aquatic Center issue quarterly locker rentals, sports equipment, towels
and gym clothing, as well as activity registration, ID validation and general
information. Recreation validated Georgia State ID cards are required for
participation in any recreation activity and for all recreation rentals.
on an informal drop-in basis, all
Georgia State students and personnel may participate throughout the day
in such activities as basketball, table tennis, volleyball, badminton,
weight and fitness training, tennis, lap swimming, jogging, wall climbing
and loafing.
The Sports Clinic program provides
expert instruction for a small fee in a wide variety of activities, such
as aerobics, tennis, weight training, badminton, yoga, judo, karate, dance,
etc. Registration is at the Equipment Issue Desk during the first couple
weeks of each quarter, and most clinics take place in the P.E. Building.
The Aquatics program, housed in the Aquatic Center, similarly for a small
fee provides classes in children and adult swimming, water aerobics, scuba,
lifeguard training, CPR and first aid. Scuba trips are scheduled quarterly
to the Florida Keys and annually to the Bahamas. Registration is at the
Aquatics Equipment Desk. The listing of the quarter's Sports and Aquatics
Clinics are included in the Recreation Rap-Up .
The "Touch the Earth" outdoor
recreation program annually offers over 150 excursions and clinics. The
one-day or longer trips take participants throughout Georgia and the southeast
and to such far off locations as Idaho, Colorado, West Virginia and Maine.
Activities, listed in the Recreation Rap-Up include: whitewater canoeing,
kayaking and rafting; flatwater canoeing, sea kayaking, sailing, wind-surfing
and water skiing; backpacking, mountain biking, snow skiing, roller-blading,
horseback riding, rock climbing and caving. Transportation for most events
is provided by Recreational Services' fleet of vans. Events are planned
for the beginner as well as the expert. Most all equipment for these activities
is provided by Recreational Services. Trip registration and individual
outdoor gear (such as tents, stoves, sleeping bags, mountain bikes, rafts,
etc.) rental is handled from the Outdoor Desk in the P.E. Building.
An extensive Intramural program is
offered at no extra charge to Georgia State students in team sports (such
as men's, women's and coed flag football, basketball, indoor soccer, volleyball,
street hockey and softball) and in individual sports (such as golf, tennis,
table tennis, racquetball, running, wrestling, badminton, billiards, bowling,
and swimming). Sports offered during each quarter are listed in the Recreation
Rap-Up, and registration takes place in the Recreational Services'
offices (245 P.E. Building). Most of the intramural activities take place
in the P.E. Complex and at Georgia State's Panthersville Fields.
To accommodate the student participant who
has more advanced sport skill and interest, Recreational Services offers
Sports Clubs . The competition takes place throughout the year on
an intercollegiate club basis locally, regionally and nationally. The sports
include crew rowing, water skiing, ice hockey, ALTA tennis, triathlon,
wrestling, cycling, racquetball, table tennis, judo, rugby, fencing, and
sailing. Those interested should inquire at the Sports Club office (205
P.E. Building) or at the Recreational Services offices.
The Indian Creek Recreation Area, situated
on a 16-acre wooded site in nearby DeKalb County, offers the Georgia State
community a large outdoor swimming complex during the summer and year-round
use of tennis courts, picnic areas, the Challenge ropes course and Lodge.
The Challenge course activities are available for groups by registration
with Recreational Services, which provides all instruction. The Indian
Creek Lodge is available at no cost for use by chartered Georgia State
organizations and university departments for retreats, parties and meetings.
Reservations are through the Recreational Services' offices.
Located on a 100-acre site in southern DeKalb
County, the Panthersville Fields serve varsity athletics and Recreational
Services' Club Sports and Intramurals. Facilities include lighted playing
fields, picnic areas, restrooms and office. Reservations may be made with
Recreational Services.
Office of African-American Student Services and Programs
The Office of African-American Student Services and Programs (OAASS&P)
was established in December, 1990. Currently within the Dean of Students
unit, it serves as a liaison between the Division of Student Life and Enrollment
Services, academic affairs, and the GSU administration on topics related
to African-American students, faculty, and staff. The office provides university-wide
programming in such areas as cultural, ethnic, and racial awareness, diversity
appreciation, community service, degree completion, leadership training,
and organizational development. OAASS&P sponsors a number of academic,
cultural, student orientation, and social activities.
The office also helps recruit and retain
African-American students, faculty, and staff through such efforts as the
Minority Advising Program, providing mentoring, tutorials, interest inventories,
scholarship searches, peer advising, and networking. OAASS&P is also
active in African-American studies, curriculum infusion, and multicultural
and exchange programs. The office is located in Room 431 University Center,
telephone 404/651-3609.
International Student Orientation
Assistance is given to new students in nonimmigrant status during an orientation program which is held prior to registration at the beginning of each quarter. During this program students receive information and advice concerning regulations of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, the American academic system, academic assistance and registration, an introduction to the Atlanta community, and on the mandatory health and accident insurance. Information on orientation can be obtained in Room 430 University Center, 404/651-2209.
Office of International Services and Programs (OISP)
The Office of International Services and Programs (OISP) is a unit within
the Division of Student Life and Enrollment Services. The OISP is located
in Room 430 University Center, 404/651-2209.
The OISP coordinates and administers all
study abroad programs for the university and conducts predeparture orientations
for study abroad participants. The office also assists faculty in developing
new programs and coordinates international exchange programs as well as
hosting international delegations. In addition, the OISP serves as the
campus adviser for U.S. faculty and student Fulbright applicants, NSEP
grants, and other international research opportunities.
The OISP provides support for Georgia State's
non-immigrant international student/faculty/researcher population, their
dependents, and to any foreign-born citizens and permanent residents of
the United States who may need its services. Services include orientations,
immigration advisement, insurance coverage, student advocacy, and other
personal assistance in adjusting and joining the university community.
Assistance is provided to students in F-1 and J-1 status. The OISP assists
academic departments who wish to invite foreign scholars or to hire foreign
faculty.
The OISP provides assistance and support
to international students, scholars, and faculty and also promotes discourse
among and between international students and their U.S. counterparts. Orientation
and on-going assistance in adjusting to the new and unfamiliar academic
and cultural environments, as well as the U.S. systems of insurance, health
care, law, employment, etc., are addressed in this office. Certification
letters for the purpose of currency release and/or for military deferment,
and immigration documents for travel, for change of nonimmigrant status,
and to bring family members to the U.S. are provided upon request. The
office staff serves as a liaison with academic departments, the diplomatic
corps, and a variety of international agencies. International students
who need to withdraw from classes or from the university should see an
adviser in the OISP before doing so. The Alternate Regents Test is available
to non-native speakers of English and international students; applications
for approval to take the Alternate Regents Test are in this office. The
office advises and supports the twenty-three (23) international student
organizations on campus, and sponsors weekly coffees and other programs
to provide opportunities for interaction among students. A quarterly newsletter
informs students about immigration law and on programs of interest to international
students. Assistance is available for emergency situations involving international
students.
A limited number of out-of-state fee waivers
is available to F-1 and J-1 degree-seeking international students on a
competitive basis after completion of one academic year of study in a degree
program at Georgia State University.
Ted Heidecker International Student Emergency
Loans for tuition are also available to enrolled international students
with demonstrated financial need. Applications for an Eva Whetstone International
Student Emergency Loan are available for enrolled international students
at the OISP. International Student Associations
There are twenty-three international student associations whose purpose
is to provide culturally sensitive programming which recognizes and celebrates
the backgrounds and perspectives of international students, while including
and promoting awareness of other cultures.
For additional information contact: Georgia
State University, Office of International Services and Programs, Suite
430 University Center, Atlanta, Georgia 30303-3083. Telephone: 404/651-2209.
Fax: 404/651-4136. E-mail: stddjp@langage.gsu.edu.
International Student Health Insurance
Health and accident insurance is mandatory for all international students
and scholars in nonimmigrant status enrolled at Georgia State University.
A special international student health and accident insurance policy is
made available each academic year and payment of the quarterly insurance
premiums is collected along with tuition during the process of registration.
Individuals who are covered by a policy in
their own country should bring a copy of the policy and proof of coverage
to the Office of International Services and Programs (OISP). These policies
will be reviewed to see if they provide comparable coverage with the university's
international student health insurance. If the insurance coverage is comparable,
then the student may be exempted from purchasing the university's international
student health insurance. You must apply for the exemption in the OISP
in the quarter prior to registration.
Health Services
GSU Health Services is located in Room 147 Sparks Hall. Hours are Monday
through Thursday from 9:30 a..m. - 6:45 p.m., and from 7:30 a.m. - 4:30
p.m. on Fridays. Between quarters and summer, hours of operation are from
8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Immunizations/Travel Clinic is open from 9 a.m. -
6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. on Fridays. During
registration, immunizations hours vary.
Health Services provides effective, high
quality, acute, primary health care to GSU students, faculty and staff.
Emphasis is placed on the promotion of disease prevention and health education.
The services include immediate medical attention for injuries and illnesses
such as colds, flu, sore throat, earaches, sprains and minor cuts/lacerations.
Women's health services are available for pap smears, contraceptives, and
STD diagnosis and treatment. Other additional services that are provided
include laboratory services for a variety of blood serums and cultures
(i.e., pregnancy test, CBC, thyroid panels, throat cultures, urine test,
etc.). Immunizations (tetanus, Hepatitis B, flu vaccines and measles, mumps,
and rubella) and travel vaccines are available. A health educator provides
health promotion services such as smoke cessation, weight loss, STD counseling,
alcohol and drug abuse, HIV, rape counseling, etc.
The health services staff at GSU is not only
concerned with the physical and mental illnesses but cares about the entire
well-being of the individual. Currently, the professional staff includes
family nurse practitioners (registered nurses with advanced education and
training who provide health education, assess, diagnose and treat health-related
problems such as minor illness and injury), family nurse practitioner for
women's health concerns, pharmacist, medical records staff, laboratory
technologist, registered nurses, part-time physician, medical assistants,
and administrative staff. Appointments
are required. Walk-in visits are available on a limited schedule. Presentation
of a valid GSU ID card is required for services. For further information,
contact Health Services at 404/651-2229 or 404/651-1171.
EMERGENCY
Health Services DOES NOT TREAT LIFE OR LIMB THREATENING ILLNESS. In case of a serious, life-threatening illness or injury, FIRST DIAL 9-911, THEN DIAL 1-3333 (GSU Police) and the injured or ill individual may be transported to the nearest hospital emergency room as quickly as possible.
Student Health Insurance
The university has a voluntary student health insurance plan available
to all Georgia State University students who are citizens or permanent
residents of the U.S. The plan is an attempt to meet the needs of those
students who do not have insurance or have been removed from their parent's
policy. The premium is prorated by quarter and is payable in a lump sum.
The policy is administered by the T.W. Lord Insurance Agency, Marietta,
Georgia.
Applications for the insurance are available
in Room 400 University Center, in the Office of the Assistant Dean of Students,
404/651-2204.
For international students health insurance,
see the section titled "International Student Health Insurance."
Student Accident Insurance
A portion of the Georgia State University student activity fee is used
to provide accident insurance for Georgia State University enrolled students
under certain circumstances and conditions. Georgia State University enrolled
students who do not pay a student activity fee also may be eligible to
purchase accident insurance. For further information, contact the Georgia
State University Safety Office, 158 Edgewood Avenue, Atlanta, Georgia 30303,
telephone 404/651-2167.
The student must immediately report any accident
or injury sustained to the Georgia State University Safety Office at the
above address and telephone number. This may also be done by submitting
a completed accident report form to the Georgia State University Health
Clinic, which will then forward it to the Safety Office. At that time,
a determination will be made regarding whether the accident or injury is
covered.
Intercollegiate Athletics
Georgia State University maintains an intercollegiate athletic program
that consists of 14 sports for men and women. The men's teams are called
"Panthers" and the women's teams are the "Lady Panthers."
The university is a member of the National
Collegiate Athletic Association (Division I) and the Trans America Athletic
Conference (TAAC), and abides by all rules and regulations of these organizations
for all athletic competition. Other schools in the Trans America Athletic
Conference include Campbell, Centenary, Central Florida, College of Charleston,
Florida Atlantic, Florida International, Mercer, Samford, Southeastern
Louisiana, and Stetson. Students meeting admission and eligibility requirements
of the university, the NCAA, and the TAAC may participate in the following
sports: men's basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, baseball, tennis,
and wrestling; women's basketball, cross country, fast pitch softball,
golf, soccer, tennis, and volleyball. For further information contact Intercollegiate
Athletics, Georgia State University, University Plaza, Atlanta, Georgia
30303-3083. Telephone: 404/651-2772
Counseling Center
The comprehensive services of the Counseling Center reflect the university's
concern for the many needs of students. Counselors in the center have advanced
degrees in counseling and psychology and have a special interest and skill
in relating to university students and their concerns. The center is located
in the Counseling Center Building, 106 Courtland Street. Office hours are
8:15 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; and 8:15
a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday (404/651-2211). All counseling is confidential.
Counseling is available to students having
career, educational, personal, or relationship concerns. Small group experiences
are offered for special populations (e.g., women) or to meet particular
needs; for example, personal growth, eating disorder, sexual abuse survivors,
vocational assessment, anxiety reduction, and communication skills training
groups are offered. Referral services are provided to students having special
needs.
Crisis intervention is offered to students
in immediate distress. Students may walk-in or faculty or staff may phone
the center to request the services of an emergency on-call counselor. A
counselor will assist the student(s) and/or faculty member(s) in determining
the most appropriate course of action. Call 404/651-2211 for immediate
assistance and to talk to the on-call counselor.
Testing services (404/651-2217) are offered
to the university community by the center. Some of the services offered
are testing for individual counseling, serving as a test center for national
examinations, and testing for institutional programs. Test proctoring anda
text scoring services complete with statistical analyses are available
to the faculty along with consultation on improving classroom examinations
and performing survey research.
Educational counseling services (404/651-2219)
are offered to students who wish to enhance their reading, study, and writing
skills. Personalized improvement programs are developed based upon diagnostic
interviews and testing. Programs are available in effective studying, reading
comprehension, speed reading, writing, test taking, note taking for performance,
vocabulary expansion, graduate examination preparation, test anxiety, fear
of public speaking, and organization and planning. The unit also offers
graduate students guidance in organizing and writing theses and dissertations.
Outreach programs are designed to respond
to the predictable needs that students experience during their academic
careers; for example, study skills programs are offered at the beginning
of every quarter. Examples of other programs are: life planning, career
development, mid-life career change, assertion training, stress management,
adult children of alcoholics, and adult development groups.
The Career Development Center (404/651-2215)
is located in Room 400 to assist students in career planning. In addition
to printed materials, audio and videotapes about specific occupations and
their special requirements are available. The center's computerized career
information systems provide current educational, labor market, and skills
identification information to be used in decision making. A computerized
resumes writer and a student financial aid database are also available.
Consulting
services to student organizations, academic departments and administrative
offices are developed upon request to enhance the learning climate of the
university. Examples of these services are leadership training, interpersonal
communication, and student selection and evaluation.
Student Success services are offered for
all students interested in increasing their potential for academic success.
Special multi-dimensional programs and services are designed for particular
groups such as new students or undecided majors.
Starting in the Fall of 1996, all students
placed on academic suspension will be required to visit the Counseling
Center for a group assessment. Obstacles to success will be evaluated and
recommendations for skill and resource development will be suggested. Students
on probation and warning are encouraged to partake in these assessments
as a preventive measure.
Career and Job Search Services
The Office of Career and Job Search Services offers GSU students assistance
in locating career and employment opportunities and in developing job search
strategies and skills. Students seeking part-time, temporary, internship,
and full-time positions can access job listings several ways. The JobLinks
job bulletin, which contains new job openings each day, is available for
pick up at the office and other campus locations. The CJSS "homepage"
provides both job listings and links to other pertinent information. Students
can also call the 24-hour GSU Career Services Hotline (404/651-3620) for
the job listings or visit the office to review the job information in more
detail. The office maintains communication
with a wide variety of employers and refers students' resumes in response
to ffull-time career and internship openings. Employers visit the campus
to interview interested candidates, provide presentations, and disseminate
information at career days and conferences. Students wishing resumes referral
for career positions and/or internships or to participate in campus interviewing
must be registered with the office. Registration requires attendance at
an orientation (scheduled weekly) and submitting information via Resume
Expert, CJSS's electronic registration and resumes development software.
Information on business, education, government, and nonprofit agencies
is maintained by the office for students to use in identifying and researching
potential employers.
Workshops and other resources provide students
an opportunity to clarify career objectives, learn effective job search
skills, and to develop job search strategies. Such programs as Career Conversations
and career fairs bring professionals to campus to talk about careers and
opportunities. Individual advising is available to registered students.
Resume Expert contains an excellent resumes development tutorial to assist
students with resumes. Resume Expert also links students to employment
possibilities via national databases.
CJSS staff work with individual colleges,
departments and student groups to develop programs targeted to specific
student populations. A newsletter, Career Links, keeps registrants informed
about programs and opportunities. The Graduate Business Placement Office
in the College of Business Administration serves master's-level business
students. Undergraduates wishing to participate in Cooperative Education
programs should contact that office at Room 400, One Park Place South.
The increasing competitiveness of today's
job market requires flexible, targeted, sophisticated job search strategies
and skills. CJSS's mission is to provide those services and programs which
enable GSU students to maximize the benefits of their education in successful
and rewarding careers.
The Office of Career and Job Search Services
is located on the second floor of Alumni Hall. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:15
p.m. daily; the office is open until 6 p.m. on Thursday. Telephone 404/651-2223
and Fax 404/651-3619.
On-Campus Student Employment
Students may apply for part-time or full-time employment on-campus while
pursuing their academic programs.
Student assistant, temporary nonstudent,
and regular classified positions available to be filled are posted on the
bulletin board in the Employment Section of the Office of Human Resources.
Students can also access the Job Opportunity Bulletin, a weekly listing
of available classified positions, 24 hours a day via computer or call
the Job Hotline, 404/651-4270, for a recorded message. For further information,
contact: Office of Human Resources/Employment Section, 340 One Park Place
South, 404/651-3330.
Lanette L. Suttles Child Development Center
The university maintains the Lanette L. Suttles Child Development Center located in Alumni Hall. The center is designed for children of students with limited space available for faculty and staff. Information regarding registration, fees, and ages of children accepted into the program may be obtained from the center, telephone 404/651-2024 or 651-2025.
Services for Students with Disabilities
The Office of Disability Services coordinates the services that are available for students with disabilities. A brochure describing the services will be mailed on request. Questions concerning the accessibility of the Georgia State University campus for students with disabilities should be directed to this office. The office also coordinates special parking needs of students. Information is available in Room 153 Sparks Hall. The telephone number is 404/651-1487 (Voice/TDD). Students with disabilities should register with this office at the beginning of their first quarter of attendance. A handbook detailing support services will be provided when the student registers with the office.
University Housing
During the 1996 Summer Olympic Games, 4,000 athletes will live in the
community that is now premier housing for 2,000 Georgia State University
students. Accommodations for single graduate and undergraduate students
are available in our Georgia State University Village.
The University Village is a great
place to live, learn, and make friends. Studies show that residential students
have a proven track record of enhanced academic success and make connections
that last throughout their lives. Our Village offers affordable, up-scale
apartment-style housing in a quadrangle of four residence halls featuring
plazas, restaurants, a gym, and other community conveniences. Residents
can study, shop, exercise, eat, mingle, attend activities, or enjoy the
quiet of private bedrooms all without leaving the Village .
The four and six bedroom apartments in the
Village come complete with furniture and a private room for each student
with a full bath to serve every two residents. The kitchen features an
ice maker in the refrigerator, a dishwasher, stove/oven, microwave, and
garbage disposal. A data port in each bedroom offers access to the university
computer network, including online library resources. Optional parking
and a bike storage room are available. Safe and convenient access is provided
through a 24-hour card-key access system with checkpoints for grounds and
building entry. On-site security offices have police officers on duty twenty-four
hours a day. These facilities meet all requirements of the Americans with
Disabilities Act.
"One bill pays it all" convenience
means your payment includes rent, local phone service, cable TV, all utilities,
transportation to campus, membership in the fitness center, and admission
to programs and activities. Students may choose to make either one payment
annually or a payment for each quarter. Application forms, Village information
packets, and tours are available via University Housing. Call 404/651-4082
or visit the office in Suite 202 of the University Center. The Village
is housing and a whole lot more!
Commuter Housing
The Office of Commuter Housing maintains a list of off-campus accommodations but does not approve, inspect, or assume responsibility for those facilities. The office is located in Suite 400 of the University Center. Phone information is available by calling 404/651-3906.
Student Directory Information
The Information Desk coordinator will make an attempt to deliver a contact number in the event of a life-threatening emergency. To request the delivery of an emergency contact number, please contact the Information Desk coordinator located on the third floor of the University Center, 404/651-4738. The Information Desk coordinator is available 8:30 a.m. - 5:10 p.m., Monday through Friday. With the exception of public record information, student records will not be released for any purpose.
Bookstore
The university bookstore entrance is located on the third floor of the
University Center. New and used textbooks, supplies, and related items
for the various courses of study are available.
Used Books. The university bookstore
buys and sells used textbooks. The bookstore will buy textbooks back at
50% of the current new price, if the book will be in use the next quarter.
Books that are not being used the next quarter but have a market value
will be purchased at the national book value.
Hours. The stores' hours of operation
will vary according to the time of the quarter. Notification of the hours
will be posted in the store and advertised in the school newspaper.
Student Parking
Limited parking for students is available in several on-campus parking areas. These lots provide parking spaces for students on a space-available basis for a nominal fee.
Deck G open for entry to students from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Decks K, N, and S open for entry to students from 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Lots B, C, I, and L open for entry to students from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Lot J open for entry to students from 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
*Lot F open for entry to students from 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
*Lot M open for entry to students from 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Lot R open for entry to students from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
*Lots F and M will close in 1996 due to construction.
Weekends:
Deck G (Enter on Collins St.) open for entry
Saturday 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., open for entry Sunday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
PLEASE NOTE: Entry to these lots is available on a space-available
basis until the time stated; exit is available 24 hours a day, except for
lots B and I, for which no exit is permitted after the closing hours. The
after-hours exit for G Deck is at Collins Street.
The map on the inside back cover shows these
designated lots and decks. A GSU photo ID and a current quarter ID card
must be presented at the budget card office in the University Center to
purchase a parking card. These three cards, presented together, allow students
to enter the parking areas.
Unauthorized or improperly parked vehicles
will result in the towing of the vehicle at the owner's expense.
For assistance to the mobility impaired,
contact the director of disabled student services; telephone 404/651-1487
or 2206.
GSU also operates a shuttle bus from Atlanta-Fulton
County Stadium, which is 1.3 miles from the campus. Call 404/651-1227 for
more information.
There are several commercial parking facilities
near campus, a few of which offer reduced rates to GSU students after 4
p.m. A list may be obtained from the parking office.
All students are urged to use public transportation
when possible. MARTA transcards and tokens are sold at the parking office
weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.
For further information on parking and transportation,
call the parking hotline at 404/651-1CAR (651-1227).
Food Service
Several eating facilities are available to faculty, staff, and students
throughout the campus.
The Campus Club is located on the third floor
of the University Center and offers a wide variety of menu choices.
Another facility, Plaza Cafe, is located
on the third floor of the Urban Life Center; it provides service for breakfast
and lunch during the week. This facility also offers catering service for
meals, coffees, and receptions.
Located on the first floor of the University
Bookstore Building is Pepperoni's, a quick-serve facility that features
pizza, sandwiches, and salad bar.
Broad Street Cafe is located on the fourth
floor of the College of Business Administration Building. It features deli
sandwiches, soups, salads, breakfast, and quick-service snacks.
The hours of operation will vary according
to the time of the quarter. Notification of the hours will be posted in
the facilities.
Vending Machine Service
Several vending machines are located throughout the campus. The vending machines offer hot and cold beverages, snacks and fresh food.
Photocopy Service
Self-service, coin-operated photocopy machines are located in the Pullen Library on the first floor and in the copy center on the third floor; copiers are also located in the Law Library. The photocopy coordinator can be reached at telephone 404/651-2164.
Banking
Four 24-hour banking machines are found on campus: Bank South, SouthTrust Bank, NationsBank, and Wachovia Bank. Bank South is located on the third floor of Urban Life Center. SouthTrust, NationsBank, and Wachovia are located across from Pepperoni's on the first floor of University Bookstore Building.
Copying and Printing
The Print Center is located on the Parking Level of the Urban Life Center
and is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Services include discounted fast copying;
color printing of newsletters, brochures, posters, etc.; faxing; folding;
cutting; and binding. Phone: 404/651-2171.
Travel Agency
The Travel Agency is located on the second floor of the University Bookstore Building next to the parking office. Services for employees, students, and their family members are available. They provide airline tickets, rental cars, hotels, Amtrak train tickets, package vacations, and cruises for individuals and groups. The agency is open from 8:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Telephone: 404/651-1947.