UGA The University of Georgia IRP
UGA Fact Book 1999
Student Related Information Section
 
 

 THE DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS 
 


 
THE DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS is responsible for student services, educational support services and programs, and learning experiences gained through out-of-classroom activities. Student Affairs interacts with students through organized services, programs, and facilities to create a campus responsive to individual student needs. Its mission is to enhance students’ academic, physical and social well-being at the university. Ten departments report to the Vice President for Student Affairs.

The Department of Counseling and Testing provides comprehensive counseling and testing services to the University community. Service areas include individual and career counseling, group programs, outreach programs, consultation, training, administration of national and University-wide testing programs, computer-based testing, and test-scoring services.

The Department of Disability Services provides academic and support services to qualified students with disabilities to ensure equal access to all programs and activities at the University. The mission of Disability Services is to create an accessible academic, social and physical environment for students with disabilities. The department also seeks to foster positive attitudinal and behavioral responses from faculty and staff who interact with people with disabilities. To accomplish these goals, staff provide direct services to students and routinely consult with the University community regarding disability access issues

The Office of Student Financial Aid encourages students to apply for student financial aid, applies a consistent and equitable procedure to determine the aid eligibility of students, allocates resources to students who are to receive assistance, coordinates all student financial aid packages to prevent over-awards, and reports to the Board of Regents, the federal government, and University officials all aid awarded to University students.

The University Health Center is a comprehensive primary healthcare facility serving students and their spouses. A limited range of services also are available to faculty and staff. It is fully accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. Services offered include urgent care, general medical care, mental health care, women’s health care, and dental care. Specialty clinical services such as travel medicine and allergy care are also provided. Health education and health counseling on a variety of topics are also offered.

The Department of University Housing provides on-campus residence hall and family housing accommodations for students. In addition, a variety of social, educational, and recreational programs are provided to promote individual growth and development. The department serves as a liaison between the University and those fraternity and sorority house corporations with houses on University property.

The Department of Judicial Programs administers the University judicial system, consults with faculty, staff, and students about various problems, and develops or assists with in-service education programs. The department has responsibility for reviewing on-campus student parking appeals.

The Department of Minority Services and Programs provides leadership and direction in the area of minority student affairs by facilitating and coordinating outreach, cultural, and support programs for minority students; contributes to the enhancement of multicultural dimensions of the University community; serves as a resource for the University community on minority related issues; and guides the development of the African American Cultural Center.

The Department of Student Activities is responsible for student clubs and organizations, the University Union, the yearbook, the radio station, fraternity and sorority life, student government, leadership development, Communiversity, the National Student Exchange, international student life, Legion Pool, and the processing of student identification cards. The department is housed in the Tate Student Center and Memorial Hall.

The Department of Recreational Sports provides diverse recreational sports programming including intramural sports, outdoor recreation (GORP), club sports, informal sports, fitness and instruction programs, and special events. The department manages the Ramsey Student Center for Physical Activities, a 430,000-square-foot facility with five gymnasia, three pools, a 9700-square-foot strength and conditioning room, ten racquetball courts, two squash courts, c mile track, and a 44-foot high climbing wall. The Recreational Sports Complex of fields and tennis courts, Lake Herrick Beach, and the Ropes Challenge Course also are managed by this department.

The Department of Student Information Systems provides computer-based services to the Division of Student Affairs by developing, programming and helping to implement computer systems for various administrative services.

The Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs administers a number of services and programs, in addition to supervising the ten departments. University withdrawals, all course withdrawals after the mid-term, division publications, liaison for the Campus Ministry Association, student affairs research, staff development, and budget coordination all originate from this office. The office provides advisement for the Arch Society, Student Government Association, University Round Table, Brief Encounters, and the Golden Key National Honor Society. Office staff members include a Student Affairs Legal Advisor available for student and staff consultation and the Student Affairs Development Director.

 

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This document was last modified on May 28, 2001.