Graduate School - Catalog of Studies - University of Arkansas

Student Affairs
term counseling for students living in the residence halls in response
to personal, social, academic, and developmental needs.
Residential living offers a variety of choices including designated
communities focusing on honors programs, engineering, international
issues, first year experiences; and hall designations of all male,
all female or co-ed. Rooms are available for visually or hearingimpaired
students as well as those who are physically challenged.
All residence hall exterior doors have electronic card access and the
system is monitored 24 hours each day. Students are provided access
to their assigned hall via their student identification card and the
electronic access system. Additional information is available on the
University Housing Web site.
Each of the three separate dining facilities on campus is managed
by Campus Dining Services and provides a natural setting for
socializing with friends and enjoying a wide variety of high quality,
nutritious meals. All students living in a residence hall, except those
residing in summer school housing, are required to have a meal plan.
There are several meal plans available to meet the needs of both oncampus
and off-campus students. Learn more about Campus Dining
Services online at http://dining.uark.edu/.
ARKANSAS UNION
The Arkansas Union seeks to support unique and diverse programs,
provide professional services, and satisfy the ever-changing
needs of students, faculty, staff, alumni, and guests.
Tenets
Staff and students involved with the Arkansas Union pursue the
following positions with regard to the following areas:
• Facilities – Offer a welcoming and inviting facility that provides
a functional and exciting “Woo Pig Sooie” atmosphere
for all Union constituents
• Services – Promote student admission and retention by offering
services, conveniences and amenities, while also serving
the larger University of Arkansas community
• Program Support – Support departments and organizations
in promoting the growth and development of students through
civic, cultural, educational, social, and recreational programs
The Arkansas Union serves as the community center of the
University for all members of the college family. As the “living
room” of campus, the Union is the gathering place of the college.
The Union provides services and conveniences that members of the
campus community need in their daily lives and creates an environment
for getting to know and understand others through formal and
informal associations. Included in the Union are:
Retail Outlets
ATM’s (various banks) Razorback Shop
Catering and Dining Services RZ’s Coffeehouse ®
Club Red Convenience Store U.S. Post Office
Computer Store
Union Hair Care
First Security Bank
University Bookstore
PMC - Union Copy Center
Food Court
Bamboo Asian Cuisine Mexican specialties
Burger King ® Chick-Fil-A ®
Sub Generation sandwiches Mama Leone’s Pizza & Pasta
Hot rotisserie food
Salads, soups, barbecue, baked items
Facilities
24-hour computer lab
Anne Kittrell Art Gallery
Alltel Ballroom
Banquet rooms
Lounges
Meeting rooms
Reception rooms
Union Information Desk
Union Theater
Video Theater
The Arkansas Union is the center of student activity and is a perfect
place for students to get involved on campus. The Union is a
student-centered organization that values participatory decision-making.
Through volunteerism, committees, and student employment,
the Union offers first-hand experience in citizenship and educates
students in leadership, social responsibility, and values. As the center
of the college community life, the Union complements the academic
experience through an extensive variety of cultural, educational,
social, and recreational programs. These programs provide the opportunity
to balance course work and free time as cooperative factors in
education. The Union provides program support for the departments
hosting these events. Located within the Union are 14 offices dedicated
to providing programs and services to students.
Student Services
• Arkansas Union Administration/Event Services
• Assistant Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs
• Associate Dean of Students – Campus Life
• Associated Student Government
• Campus Card Office
• Career Development Center
• Center for Educational Access
• First Year Experience
• Greek Life
• Multicultural Center
• Off Campus Connections
• Student Activities
• Student Involvement and Leadership
• University Ombuds Office
• Student Technology Center
• University Productions
Office for Student Involvement and Leadership
The Office for Student Involvement and Leadership, located in the
Arkansas Union, is the central location for student organizations and
activities at the University. The primary mission of the department
is to engage all students in purposefully designed leadership education
and experiential learning opportunities that result in becoming
self-aware, discovering value in self and others, developing critical
thinking and communication skills, becoming a lifelong learner, and
developing responsible citizenship.
The Office of Student Involvement and Leadership is responsible
for the oversight and administration of the following areas:
Registered Student Organizations
Registered student organizations (RSOs) provide all students the
opportunity to form and develop organizations based on a common
interest or bond. Students are able to create, govern, and budget
their organization as well as plan events. Through involvement with
an RSO students will meet new people, develop new interests and
have fun.
Currently more than 250 student organizations are established in
the areas of:
• special interest
• service/honorary
• greek
• governing
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