2011 - 2012 Student Calendar - Helena College of Technology

Student InformationFood ServiceThe UM-Helena food service is located in the Student Centerat the Donaldson Campus and provides breakfast and lunchmenus, beverages and snacks, Monday through Friday whenclass is in session during the academic year. Daily specialsand a limited selection of vegetarian options are available.Menus and daily specials can be found on the UM-Helenawebsite and in the UM-Helena News, the campus’ weeklyelectronic bulletin. The food service accepts cash, credit cards,and checks made payable to UM-Helena for the amount ofpurchase only. Vending machines are located in the StudentCenter at the Donaldson Campus and in the Student Loungeon the second floor at the Airport Campus.Health InsuranceStudents enrolled in four or more credits each semester arerequired to have and maintain medical insurance whileattending UM-Helena. The college makes coverage availablefor students through the Montana University System StudentInsurance Plan (MUSSIP) provided by Blue Cross Blue Shieldof Montana (BCBSMT). The insurance plan is available to allstudents taking a minimum of four credits. The insuranceplan provides major medical and prescription coverageincluding but not limited to hospitalizations, outpatientsurgery, and emergency services. The plan does not covervision, dental, routine exams or contraceptive management.High school students participating in dual enrollmentprograms are not eligible for the insurance plan.The student insurance plan is elected or waived duringregistration for the fall and spring semesters and studentsmust purchase or refuse the coverage each semester by the15th day of instruction. Students having major medicalinsurance coverage may waive the student insurance plan.Coverage begins on the first day of the semester providedthat payment is made as required within the enrollmentperiod. Students who elect coverage and then withdrawfor nonmedical reasons or drop below 4 credits beforethe 15th day of instruction will receive a full refund of thepremium cost for that semester. There are no refunds afterthe 15th day of instruction. Students who withdraw ordrop below 4 credits after the 15th day of instruction willbe fully charged for and covered by the student insuranceplan for the duration of the policy period applicable toeach semester. Students will not be allowed to enroll in thestudent insurance plan after the 15th class day unless proofis furnished that the student was dropped from his or herother insurance coverage during the 30 days immediatelypreceding the date of the request to join the student insuranceplan. In such cases, the premium will not be prorated, and thecost will be the same as the beginning of the semester. Plancoverage and premium costs are published each academicyear in the MUSSIP campus brochure and on the UM-Helenaand BCBSMT websites. For more information visit www.umhelena.edu, www.bcbsmt.com or contact the AssistantDean of Student Services at 406-444-6880.Housing ResourcesUM-Helena is a non-residential campus. Apartment rentalsin the Helena area average $500 - $800 per one/two bedroomapartment. The College’s housing brochure offers some tipson finding housing as well as helpful contact informationfor newspapers, apartment finders, housing complexes, andchild care. A Housing Bulletin Board is also maintained inEnrollment Services at the Donaldson Campus. Students areencouraged to consult the classified advertising section ofthe Helena Independent Record which can be accessed online atwww.helenair.com.LibraryThe library, located on the Donaldson Campus, providesresources and access to information in support of theCollege’s programs. A variety of media formats and access isoffered to complement instruction and encourage learning inall program areas, as well as to provide reading and listeningmaterials for enjoyment and lifelong learning.The library houses over 9,000 titles, two daily newspapers,and many magazines reflecting the diversity of programs atthe College. The virtual library website (http://umhelena.edu/library) provides online access to articles fromperiodicals (magazines, journals, newspapers), referencesources, bestsellers, and audiobooks. All electronic resourcesare available from home or other off-campus locations.In addition to the collection, the library provides computers/printers-with Internet access, group and quiet studyareas, a photocopier, and a reference section. Professionallibrary staff are available for individual assistance or groupinstruction.The library has reciprocal borrowing agreements with locallibraries and access to libraries throughout Montana andother states via the Montana Library Network and WorldCat,a nationwide database of library collections. Free interlibraryloan is available on request.Montana Campus CompactUM-Helena is a member in good standing of The MontanaCampus Compact. Through this affiliation, UM-Helena hasshown its commitment to civic engagement by students,faculty, and staff.The Montana Campus Compact is a coalition of college anduniversity presidents, chancellors, and deans committedto fostering the values and skills of citizenship in Montanastudents through active involvement in civic engagementactivities. To meet this goal, The Montana Campus Compactworks to:• Award student scholarships, faculty grants, andresources to member campuses to support civicengagement activities;• Organize conferences, forums, and workshops todevelop civic engagement initiatives;• Foster partnerships between campus, business,community, and government leaders;20 2011 - 2012 Academic Catalog UM-Helena College of Technology