2008-09 Catalog - Saint Mary's College of California

Student LifeThe Associated Students ofSaint Mary’s College (ASSMC)The ASSMC is the official student government, representing the traditionalundergraduate student body of Saint Mary’s College. As a cooperativecampus organization based on mutual confidence among students,faculty, and administration, the ASSMC constitution, bylaws and fiscalallocations are subject to review and approval by Student Involvementand Leadership. The administrative structure of ASSMC includes theelected Executive Council (President, Vice President for Administration,Vice President for Finance, and Vice President for Student Affairs) and anelected Student Senate comprised of Class Presidents, Vice Presidentsand Senators. In partnership with SIL, the ASSMC charters, supports andfunds over 30 student organizations including Campus Activities Board(CAB) and ASSMC Enlivenment.Student OrganizationsThe diversity of Saint Mary’s clubs and organizations reflects the interestsand commitments of our student population. Currently, there aremore than forty registered organizations with members who are activelypursuing their academic, social, cultural, athletic, professional, service andunique special interests through student organizations and clubs. Fora current listing of recognized and affiliated clubs and organizations oncampus, contact Student Involvement and Leadership or visittheir website.Intercultural CenterThe Intercultural Center strives to create a safe and supportive learningenvironment that embraces diversity and fosters an inclusive community.It is committed to educating the campus about multicultural competence,identity development and social justice by providing co-curricular programs,outreach, support services and resources. Overall, the InterculturalCenter’s co-curricular programs and support services are designed toexplore the broad definition of culture and affirm the human worth ofall individuals.Women’s Resource CenterThe Women’s Resource Center is dedicated to creating a campusenvironment that empowers women to envision and engage in a lifethat maximizes their academic, personal and spiritual growth. The centerenhances students’ experiences by fostering a supportive and inclusiveenvironment for all while promoting and practicing acceptance andcollaboration and providing relevant programming.Public SafetyPublic Safety is responsible for safety and security programs, crimeprevention, parking control and escort services on campus property.Public Safety officers patrol the campus; respond to reports of crimes,fire alarms, medical emergencies and requests for assistance; andenforce campus traffic and parking regulations. While the Moraga PoliceDepartment is the official governmental law enforcement agency for ourcampus, the Department of Public Safety, as a non-sworn security organization,provides the day-to-day, 24-hour security and safety presence oncampus. The College requests that all crimes be reported to the Departmentof Public Safety. While the Department of Public Safety contactsthe Moraga Police Department for further investigation and follow-up oncriminal matters as appropriate, all victims of crimes retain the right tocontact the Moraga Police Department directly for any criminal matter.As provided by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policyand Campus Crime Statistics Act of 1998, Saint Mary’s College of California,through its Department of Public Safety, annually provides noticeand makes available copies of the Annual Security Report to the campuscommunity, prospective students, employees and the public. Each SecurityReport includes statistics for the past three years concerning crimesand incidents (whether they occurred on campus, in off-campus buildingand property owned or controlled by the College, or on public propertyadjacent to campus) reported to campus security authorities. EachSecurity Report also provides campus policies and practices concerningsecurity — how to report sexual assaults and other crimes, crime preventionefforts, policies/laws governing alcohol and drugs, victims’ assistanceprograms, student discipline, college resources and other matters. TheSecurity Report is publicly available in the following ways: electronically:http://www.stmarys-ca.edu/about/safety/02report.pdf; in person: Departmentof Public Safety, Administrative Office ; or by mail or telephonerequest made to: Department of Public Safety, P.O. Box 3111, Moraga,CA 94575-3111 or (925) 631-4052.In addition, as provided by the Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act, theContra Costa County Sheriff’s Office maintains a Megan’s Law databaseof sex crime offenders. Information may be obtained in person fromthe Sheriff’s office, 500 Court Street, Martinez, Monday – Friday, 9 a.m.to 4 p.m. or through the California Department of Justice websitewhich lists designated registered sex offenders in California athttp://www.meganslaw.ca.gov/Student Life StaffJane Camarillo, Ph.D.Vice Provost for Student LifeScott A. Kier, M.S., M.B.A.Dean of StudentsEte Martinez Anderson, M.Ed.Assistant Dean of Involvement, Leadership and DiversityJoan Iva Cube, M.A.Director of Intercultural CenterWilliam FoleyDirector of Public SafetySue Peters, R.N.Interim Director of Student Health and Wellness CenterSheri Richards, M.S.Director of Counseling CenterSharon Sobotta, M.A.Director of Women’s Resource Center29