2003-2005 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello

Counseling & TestingLOCATION: Harris HallCAMPUS TELEPHONE: (870) 460-1453 / FAX: (870) 460-1810MAILING ADDRESS: P. O. Box 3459, Monticello, AR 71656EMAIL: hughesl@uamont.eduThe Counseling and Testing Services Office, located on the second floor of Harris Hall,provides a wide variety of specialized counseling and testing services to prospective andcurrent UAM students. All services are free and confidential in nature. Appointments canbe made in person during the hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday or bytelephone at (870) 460-1453. Drop-in counseling is also generally available to accommodatestudents in crisis or emergency situations, or for short consultations.Educational CounselingEducational counseling is available to help students plan and make decisionsconcerning their college education. The Counseling and Testing Services office providesworkshops and individual assistance each semester to assist students with study skills, testanxiety, time management and stress management, as well as other student success skills.Personal CounselingThe Counseling and Testing Services office provides a full range of personal andsupport services, which promotes the personal, academic, and psychological well-being ofstudents. A trained full-time counselor is available to any UAM student to discuss issuesranging from test anxiety to emotional adjustment. The office also provides referrals tolocal mental health agencies for crisis situations and long-term treatment.Testing ServicesStudents are offered the opportunity to take many national tests such as CLEP,PRAXIS, ACT, and SAT. Testing arrangements for entrance exams, correspondence andonline exams are scheduled through the Testing Services Office. Applications and registrationbulletins are available from the testing office. A brochure listing tests, dates, and costsis available in the Counseling and Testing Office.Food ServiceLOCATION: Gibson University CenterCAMPUS TELEPHONE: (870) 460-1076 / FAX: (870) 367-6071MAILING ADDRESS: P .0. Box 3064, Monticello, AR 71656E-MAIL: williams-ben@aramark.comThe food service contracted by the University provides meals for campus residentsand other students, faculty, and guests. The Cafeteria, located on the upper floor of theUniversity Center, is open for every meal while school is in session except breakfast onSaturday and Sunday. At each noon and evening meal, students are provided a variety ofentrees and can enjoy a salad bar that includes a wide selection of vegetables. Additionally,“special meals” such as steak or shrimp dinners are served periodically to break theroutine. The adjacent Patio Café in the University Center is available for lighter meals orsnacks. Java City, located on the first floor of the Library/Technology Center, offers avariety of flavored coffees and pastries and often serves as a gathering place for students.John F. Gibson University CenterCAMPUS TELEPHONE: (870) 460-1053 / FAX: (870) 460-1653MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. Box 3459, Monticello, AR 71656The Gibson University Center is a multipurpose building with a variety of facilitiesthat include meeting spaces, eating places, and recreation areas. Specifically, the buildinghouses the university dining hall, the Patio Café, a gymnasium, racquetball courts, and anexercise center complete with free weights, circuit training equipment, and cardiovascularmachines. In addition, the building is home to the Student Health Office, the Office of42Student Services