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the counselors by sending an e-mail tocounselingappointments@park.edu. Thecenter also sponsors other events during theyear, such as separate workshops on relationshipdynamics, National Depression Screening Day,and other wellness events.total student development, requires that certainpolicies and procedures be established forresidence life. These policies and procedures arecontained in the Residence Life and EducationHandbook and are available at www.park.edu/residencelife.Military and VeteranStudent ServicesTheDepartment of Military and VeteranStudent Services increases access to andsuccess in postsecondary education for military,veterans, wounded warriors, and their familiesby providing a broad range of services, fosteringpeer connections and coordinating communitysupport, through:• Advising military, wounded, veteranstudents, and dependents during walk-inhours, workshops, appointments and viaconference calls• Connecting military, wounded, veteranstudents, and dependents with collegeresources, such as academic advising, careerand personal counseling, tutoring services,financial aid, and external serviceorganizations, to promote success at ParkUniversity• Assisting with identification of federal andstate education benefits eligibility• Assisting with applying for benefits viaworkshops, online, printed materials andwebsite• Providing Park’s Student VeteransOrganization with department resources,advisement, and programmingContact:1st Floor Thompson CommonsParkville, MO 64152(816) 584-6530http://military.park.edu/RESIDENCE LIFE AND EDUCATIONPark University believes in providing theopportunity for students to develop in allareas of their lives. These opportunities includebeing involved in the Residence Hall Council,one of our Living-Learning communities(Business, Leadership Challenge, and Honors),as well as many other planned activities. Theresident hall experience is intended to enhancethe student’s classroom experiences andprovide opportunities for students to developthe whole person. Please visit www.park.edu/residencelife to learn more about ourprograms.Additionally, every effort is made toencourage students to assume responsibilityfor their own behavior, while at the same timedeveloping respect for the rights of others. ThisFOOD SERVICESAll students living in the residence halls arerequired to have a meal plan. There areseveral locations on campus to obtain foodincluding the Copley Quad Smart Market(for residential students only); the AcademicUnderground, the Pirate Grounds Coffee Shop,and the Thompson Café. Special diet needsmay be arranged by contacting the Director ofFood Service at (816) 584-6395.INTERNATIONAL STUDENTSPark University has a distinguished groupof over 690 international studentsrepresenting more than 90 countries. Uponarrival, International Student Admissions andServices is available to serve the adjustmentneeds of this unique student population. Inaddition to two full weeks of pre-orientationprior to the first day of classes and a 4-weekextended orientation for the first four Fridaysof the semester, of orientation that includessightseeing trips to Kansas City, ISAS providesongoing social activities, individualized studentadvising and continuous guidance regardingDepartment of Homeland Security policiesand benefits. The office also provides admissionguidance.In addition, International StudentAdmissions and Services advises one of thelargest student clubs on campus, the WorldStudent Union (WSU). Each month, WSUplans social activities for club members, whichmay include fund raisers, fun excursions in thecity, community service projects. ISAS sponsorsvarious forums for students to share their culture— the Culture Hour, The Coming to AmericaSeries, International Education Week, andCultural Sharing Event.PIRATE Fitness Center,Wellness Programs, andIntramural SportsAll Parkville campus students have accessto the Pirate Fitness Center located insideLabor Hall, which is adjacent to the BreckonSports Center. The facilities include freeweights, dumbbells, machine weights, Bosuand exercise balls, resistance bands, ellipticaltrainers, stationary bikes, and treadmills.The Pirate Fitness Center is also home to theCommunity Wellness Program which includesall of the fitness classes, Yoga, Pilates, Zumba,89