Services, Resources and Activities

Admission, Records, Registration, and Financial Aid

The Office of Enrollment Services handles all aspects of student admissions to the university, serving both undergraduates and graduates. The office evaluates transfer units and processes all registration and program changes, and administers financial aid programs. Personnel in Enrollment Services are most willing to provide assistance to staff with any of the areas related to applying and enrolling in courses.

The office is located in Brotman Hall (BH), Room 123, and can be reached at extension 5-4141.

Alumni Relations

Located on the first level of the Student Union, California State University, Alumni Relations serves as a liaison between the university and its graduates. The office coordinates and presents various programs to the campus and its 185,000 graduates. These programs include Homecoming, Concerts in the Grove, specialized chapter events, and student alumni opportunities. For more information please call extension 5-5252, or visit the Alumni Relations website.

University Art Museum

The University Art Museum (UAM), located in the Steven & Nini Horn Center, provides the campus and surrounding community with quality exhibitions in the visual arts yearround; publishes scholarly manuscripts and exhibition catalogues; and presents guest lectures and educational outreach programs designed to reach a broad general public.

The Museum's exhibitions and collections, including the Monumental Sculpture Collection, have brought the university recognition from both the professional art community and an international public. The Museum has an active membership program offering special events, museum tours, plus national and international travel opportunities.

Museum facilities are available to the campus community for special events, receptions, and meetings. A small fee may be charged to cover Museum security expenses for events after business hours.

For information call the at extension 5-5761 or visit the University Art Museum website.

Audio Visual Services

Audio Visual Services' primary mission is to support the instructional program. Audio Visual equipment may be loaned to Staff in support of a function. It is advisable to make reservations for the equipment by calling extension 5-2392. Equipment loans for university functions are limited to 24 hours during the Academic Year. Equipment may be rented for summer camps and other revenue-producing programs.

Bookstore

The University Bookstore stocks textbooks, trade and reference books, school supplies, clothing, and gifts. Customer Services available include ATM, bus passes, gift certificates, check cashing, money orders, and stamps. The Computer Store, located on the Upper Level of the Bookstore, sells computer hardware and software at educationally discounted prices to all CSULB Faculty, Staff and Students (with valid ID). The Campus Copy Center, located in the Bookstore, offers full service copying including color copies, course material duplication, transparencies, and fax and shipping services. There are two Convenience Stores to serve you. One is located on the south side of the Bookstore, the second is on the second level (west end) of the University Student Union. Our Convenience Stores offer a wide variety of snack items, drinks, health and beauty products, school supplies, and test forms. The Library Copy Center/Convenience Store is located on the main floor of the Library and offers self service copiers, and an assortment of school supplies. The University Art Store is located in Fine Arts 3 near the Art Department office. This is a full service Art supply store meeting the needs of CSULB Department of the Arts.

As a faculty/staff member of CSULB you are entitled to a 10% discount on many items in the University Bookstore. To have your ID initialized for this discount, please come to the customer service counter on the upper level of the Bookstore. While initializing your card, you may also want to inquire about our Beach Club account. This is a debit system in which you can deposit funds into an account and use your Faculty/Staff ID to make purchases in all areas of the University Bookstore and certain dining facilities. Only a $10 opening balance is required.

Career Development Center

CSULB provides one of the most sophisticated university career planning, cooperative education, and career placement services available. Popular services include individualized career counseling, vocational testing, computer-assisted career guidance, and part-time and full-time job vacancy notices available 24 hours a day through the Internet or a telephone job line.

University staff may use selected services free of charge by presenting their staff identification cards. Employees interested in using any services should contact the Center for a personal assessment. The Career Development Center is located in Brotman Hall (BH), Room 250, or call extension 5-4151.

Child and Family Center

The Child and Family Center, located in the Department of Family and Consumer Science, is an educational program, which provides training of early childhood professionals in Services, Resources, and Activities

Child Development and Family Studies. The center also provides quality childcare services for CSULB employees and their families.

The Toddler and Preschool classrooms are nationally accredited educational programs for children between the agesof 2-5 years. The center is designed to model Developmentally Appropriate Practices from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (naeyc.org), to enhance the developmental skills that are age and individually appropriate for each child in the group. Twelve full time equivalent children between the ages of 2-3 will be enrolled in the Toddler classroom. Twenty-four full-time equivalent children will be enrolled in the Preschool between the ages of 3-5. Children must be toilet trained in the preschool classroom. The center operates Monday through Thursday 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., and Fridays 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. A two, three, or five day schedule is offered. All of the University holidays are observed, including a recess in December/January and one week recess in Spring. For more information regarding the center and programs offered, please contact Nancy Ottinger, M.A. (Director and FCSE Faculty) or Les Melton, M.A. (Toddler Coordinator and FCSE Faculty) at ext. 5-8500.

Computer Access

The university provides an extensive array of computing resources for learning and teaching. Access to these resources is available from the campus computer labs as well as from one's office or from an off-campus location such as one's home.

Access to the Internet and CSULB network resources requires an individual Internet account and password. The university provides staff accounts upon request at the Office of Network Services, Brotman Hall (BH), Room 180F. An Internet account provides access to electronic resources such as e-mail, discussion groups and the World Wide Web.

Dining Services

Dining facilities are located in the central campus dining plaza. In these facilities are many dining choices located in the food court. In addition, dining services carts are located at various locations throughout the campus. There are two new convenience stores located on campus. One is the Beach Hut which is located at the Main Library, and the other is located on the southwest corner of the new walk way of the Student Union Building. Included in the services offered by the Nugget is free on-campus pizza delivery.

Catering is also available through The Grand. Menus tailored to suit special events are offered as well as decorating and delivery. A complete brochure on Catering may be obtained by calling extension 5-4138.

Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden

The university and community have been enriched by the Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden which provides a setting of beauty, simplicity, harmony, and peace. The Garden is an open strolling garden featuring a Zen or Dry Rock Garden, Tea House, koi pond with waterfalls, and other Japanese features. Although no food or drink is permitted in the garden, many employees visit the garden during their lunch break to enjoy the peace and tranquility.

Located on across from parking Lot 16, the Garden is open Tuesday through Friday, 8:00 to 3:30 p.m., and Sunday, noon to 4:00 p.m. Saturdays are closed to the public for weddings and private events. For more information please visit the Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden website.

Wedding ceremonies and/or photo sessions may be reserved anytime on a rental basis. Guided tours for groups may be reserved free of charge. Call the Garden for rental fee and reservation information at extension 5-8885.

Faculty and Staff Assistance Program

The Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) is a free, confidential resource to help resolve personal, family, or work-related problems. Services directly provided by FSAP are available by appointment and are no cost.

Confidentiality is carefully maintained. To set up an appointment, call 5-4001.

Learning Assistance Center

University staff seeking to improve their general academic skills for personal enhancement or professional development will find several types of learning services available at the Learning Assistance Center (East Library, Room 12).

Individuals are encouraged to visit the center. Based on individual interests and/or needs, a Learning Specialist can help visitors determine which resources and support services would be most beneficial.

For more information please visit the Learning Assistance Center or call extension 5-5350.

Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender Resource Center

The Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender Resource Center (LGBTRC) mission is to offer support, conduct outreach, and provide information to the campus community regarding lesbian, gay, and bisexual issues. The LGBTRC services are open to any staff member, faculty, or student. For further information call extension 5-4585, or visit the Center in FO4, Room 165.

Library

The University Library houses a collection of over 1.4 million volumes and subscribes to over 3,300 journals. It also provides access to the campus community to a much larger number of electronic information resources through its online catalog, COAST www.coast.csulb.edu and the University Library web page.

The library's collections of video cassettes (which include many feature films), the LA Times best sellers, audio books, e-books, and audio cds are all available for borrowing by CSULB staff, as are items from the Library's Masback Science Fiction Collection and Mystery Collection. Staff members receive 120-day loan privileges on books (subject to recall after three weeks if items are needed by others).

The Library Computer Lab provides a large number of workstations with a selection of popular software applications, and printers are available as well.

The library is located at the southwest corner of campus, at and . For detailed information regarding the library collections and services described above, visit the University Library website or call extension 5-5518.

Lost and Found

The Lost and Found Department is located at the Shipping and Receiving Department. For more information call extension 5-1579.

Club Sports and Recreation

While our sport and recreation clubs are traditionally available only to students, some are now open to faculty, staff, and community members. The instruction and competition level varies with each club. Clubs open to faculty, staff and community members include Aikido, Badminton, Judo, Karate, Kung Fu, the Sailing Association, water aerobics, and Triathlon.

"FROG's at the Pyramid Fitness Center" is available for membership use Monday through Friday from 5:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays from 7:00 a.m. to

8:00 p.m. For more information contact FROGS at extension 5-5995.

For additional general information please visit the Club Sports and Recreation website or call extension 5-4049.

Staff Council

The Mission of Staff Council is to actively support the role of the university and to develop, maintain, and encourage positive relationships and communications with our campus community, friends, and neighbors.

Staff Council serves all staff members at CSULB, including the auxiliaries (CSULB Foundation, Forty- Niner Shops, and the Associated Students). The Council works toward keeping staff informed of and involved in university functions. Staff members are encouraged to participate in Staff Council by becoming a member or by joining one of its committees. Please visit the Staff Council website for more information.

Staff Human Resources

Staff Human Resources maintains a listing and description of all current staff employment opportunities on campus. Interested applicants can apply online or download an application form at http://www.csulb.edu/staffhr. A completed CSULB application is required of all applicants applying for vacant positions.

Discount coupons for amusement parks and attractions, and discount movie passes are available to all employees. The Office of Staff Human Resources is located in Brotman Hall (BH), room 335, extension 5-4031.

Student Union

The University Student Union, the heart of the CSULB campus, is an ideal meeting place as well as a central location for eateries and entertainment. With comfortable couches, professional meeting rooms, and exciting recreational facilities, the Student Union serves the entire campus community. For more information, contact the Information Center at extension 5-5305, or visit the Student Union website.

Following is a brief description of some of the facilities and services in the Student Union.

Beach Auditorium

Also located on the first floor, the Beach Auditorium houses a variety of events such as movie sneak-previews, lectures, and cultural showcases. This area is also available for reservations. Call extension 5-5205 for more information.

Food Vendors

Food vendors include Robek's Juice, Coffee Bean Tea and Leaf Co., Carl's Jr., Subway, El Pollo Loco, and Round Table Pizza. Vendors also offer catering services. Contact extension 5-4353 for more information.

Games Area

Relax and watch the latest soaps, talk shows, and sporting events in the television lounge, or challenge a friend to a game of table tennis, billiards, foosball, bowling, or an arcade game. The games area is located on the first floor.

Meeting Rooms

Meeting rooms of all sizes are available for meetings and events. Call extension 5-5205 for information and reservations.

Candy Counter/Photo Center/Ticket Center

At this all-in-one location you can buy any kind of candy imaginable, develop your pictures, and purchase discounted theme park tickets or tickets to CSULB events. Call extension 5-4834 for more information.

Theatre Arts Department

The Theatre Arts Department at CSULB enjoys a national reputation as one of the country's finest training centers. The department consists of California Repertory Company, a professional Equity theatre combining advanced M.F.A. acting candidates with professional equity actors, directors, and designers. The Company performs in repertory from October to May. In addition, our undergraduate program includes a full season of five to six productions a year.

Tickets are available to staff employees at a significant reduction. Parking is available directly adjacent to the theaters. Call the Ticket Office at extension 5-7000 for more information.

University Police

The University Police Department at CSULB is charged with the responsibility for providing law enforcement and public safety to the university community. The goals of the department are to provide for a secure and peaceful environment, and to promote mutual cooperation and resolution of conflict in establishing a positive social atmosphere in which effective learning can take place.

Police Officers are sworn law enforcement officers under California Penal Code, Section 830.2, and in compliance with State statute, meet the peace officer standards and training requirements mandatory for all California law enforcement officers. In addition, State University Police Officers undergo training especially designed to meet the needs and problems of a contemporary university community.

The following services are provided by the University Police Department:

• Traffic control
• Accident investigation
• First aid and transporting sick and injured students to the Student Health Center
• Criminal investigation
• Arrests when necessary
• Patrol by foot and vehicle
• Crime prevention presentations to groups
• Night escort service
• Emergency phone service (phones are located in key campus locations)
• Fingerprinting (by appointment)

The University Police Department is located on and is open 24hours a day, seven days a week, including all holidays. For emergencies, dial 9-1-1 from any campus telephone. For non-emergencies or routine business, you may reach the University Police Department at extension 54101.

Women's Resource Center

The Women's Resource Center (WRC) is an intellectual, physical, and emotional environment in which women feel supported and safe in identifying and pursuing their goals. In this environment, women are assisted in accessing their educational, professional, and personal growth through a diverse and interactive program of services, advocacy, and education. The Center makes available guest lecturers, visiting women artists, facilitated small discussion groups, seminars, and opportunities to earn academic credit for volunteers and interns. The WRC provides career counseling, classroom contact service, a full library dedicated to women's issues, a women's lounge, advice and guidance, and weekly support groups.