2007-2008 Undergraduate Catalog - Kettering University

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• Promote membership in professional organizations
• Present professional development workshops
• Maintain a library of print and broadcast resources
• Advocate for gender equity at the university and in the workplace
• Generate and disseminate information on women in engineering, technology, and science
• Maintain strong relationships with alumnae and others who generously support the OWSA and the Clara Elizabeth
Davidson Women’s Resource Center
• Sponsor a variety of pre-college programs that introduce middle and high school students to engineering as an
exciting career choice for young women and encourage them to continue achievement in math and science
The Office of Women Student Affairs is located in the Campus Center, Room 3-100. Contact Betsy Homsher, Associate Dean of Students,
and OWSA Director, at 810-762-9540.
Clara Elizabeth Davidson Women’s Resource Center
The Clara Elizabeth Davidson Women’s Resource Center serves as a focal point for all women on campus. Our goal is to provide both a
place and a forum for programs that enhance Kettering women’s academic, professional, and personal development. Each term, the WRC
presents weekly programs planned and carried out by students, as well as a number of special events designed to ensure women’s full
participation in the profession of engineering, in both the academic and corporate worlds.
The WRC is located on the third floor of the Campus Center near the Student Government offices. Contact Virginia Hill at 810-762-9873 for
a schedule of current events and further information.
Parents’ Association
The Kettering University Parents’ Association was organized to provide a channel of communication between parents and the University. It
enables Kettering to address the special interests and concerns of parents and provides a means for the exchange of ideas and support.
Questions about the Parents’ Association should be directed to Debbie Stewart, at 810-762-9679 or dstewart@kettering.edu.
Student Lounge
The Student Lounge has been created for students to use for relaxation, studying, or for just hanging-out. It includes a big screen television
and microwave oven. Enjoy the new lounge and accompanying services; feel free to stop by Student Affairs with suggestions for improvement.
Recreation Services
Recreation Services provides facilities and programs to meet the recreational interests of the Kettering community which includes students,
faculty, staff, alumni and their immediate families. Opportunities exist to practice and learn skills which lead to a healthy and satisfying lifestyle.
Numerous competitive and cooperative activities provide an ideal environment to test ones skills and value system.
Recreation Service programs and facilities are rooted in student ability and desire. Students are employed to operate facilities and programs.
The Connie & Jim John Recreation Center is the largest employer of students on campus in positions such as facility managers, recreation
assistants, lifeguards, sports officials, and fitness instructors. Kettering students are encouraged to use the recreational opportunities as a
stress release mechanism and as a means to fitness. An average of 2,400 participants per week use the Recreation Center during the cold
winter months.
The Kettering University Recreation Center opened in August of 1995 and was renamed in 2000 the Connie & Jim John Recreation Center.
It features an open multi sports forum with both wood and synthetic flooring. It includes five volleyball courts or four basketball courts or
two tennis courts. This area is also used for indoor soccer, the semi-annual graduation ceremonies, and an annual Robotics competition.
Other amenities include: three racquetball/wallyball courts, one squash court, a 1/8 mile suspended jogging track, locker rooms, steam
rooms, 25-yard six-lane pool, spa, group exercise room, Fitness Room with Magnum, Life Fitness, and other exercise equipment, Weight
Room featuring Cybex equipment, equipment issue area, Student Lounge, Sargent Alumni Lounge and staff offices. The facility is used for
both formal recreation sports programs (Intramurals), fitness programs, informal recreation activities and other Kettering events. Fitness
programs including group fitness activity such as aerobics, water aerobics and yoga, body fat testing, indoor cycling, and walking programs
are offered. Clinics to familiarize students with Recreation Center equipment and fitness assessments are available for students. A number of
instructional programs including scuba, Learn to Swim, Running for Fitness, and Karate are offered. Reservations and drop-in play are
accommodated. Memberships are available for individuals residing with students. A publication entitled “Recreation Center Guidelines”
is published annually to aid members in use of the facility. A validated Kettering University ID card is required for access to the Recreation
Center.
Items available for check-out from the Connie & Jim John Recreation Center include basketballs, combination locks, racquetball eyeguards,
sand volleyballs, soccer balls, indoor soccer balls, softball gloves, towels, volleyballs, wallyballs and outdoor volleyball systems. Sale items
include combination locks, racquetballs, squash balls and tennis balls. All items are sold at cost as a service to our members. A racquet
stringing service is also available.
For more information about Recreation Services, including the latest new programs, call 810-762-9REC (9732) or contact us at
www.kettering.edu/admin/recservices.