2003-2005 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello

Student Programs and Activities, and the Office of Intramurals and Recreation. The Officeof Student Affairs, an integral part of the University administration, is also located in theUniversity Center. Conference facilities such as the Capitol Room, Caucus Room, HouseRoom, and Green Room are open to the campus community.Intramurals and RecreationLOCATION: Gibson University CenterCAMPUS TELEPHONE: (870) 460-1046 / FAX: (870) 460-1653MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. Box 3459, Montice1lo, AR 71656E-MAIL: gentry@uamont.eduThe Intramural and Recreation Program is a vital part of campus life at the University.Individuals and teams participate in a wide variety of competitive sports and special events.Intramurals encourage cooperation, good sportsmanship, and physical fitness.For those students, faculty, and staff interested in pursuing less organized recreational activities,the University Center recreation areas (multipurpose gymnasium, free weight room, and racquetball/wallyball courts) and the University swimming pool maintain open recreation hours for drop-in use.Sand volleyball courts, horseshoe pits, disc golf course, basketball goals, and intramural playingfields provide ample opportunity for outdoor recreation. Participation in intramural sports andrecreation programs is completely voluntary. It is strongly recommended that all participants have acomplete physical examination and accident insurance prior to participation.The Intramural and Recreation Program employs a large number of students through the workstudy program.Learning Support Services / TutoringLOCATION: Harris HallCAMPUS TELEPHONE: (870) 460-1154 / FAX: (870) 460-1810MAILING ADDRESS: UAM Box 3094, Monticello, AR 71656EMAIL: eubanksr@uamont.eduLearning Support Services provides fundamental enrichment skills for students’educational growth. This area houses the College Skills curriculum and peer tutoringservices. College Skills is offered in a classroom setting and teaches study skills, notetaking, test taking, time management, and other learning skills that may increase thechances of a successful college experience. Peer tutoring in general education academicsubjects, as well as math and science subjects, is available free of charge to any student.Office of Residence LifeLOCATION: Harris HallCAMPUS TELEPHONE: (870) 460-1045 / FAX: (870) 460-1810MAILING ADDRESS: UAM BOX 3466, Monticello, Arkansas 71656-3466E-MAIL: rook@uamont.edu / WEBSITE: www.uamont.edu/studentaffairsThe Residence Life program at the University strives to provide more than just a roomin its residence halls. Today’s residence halls are places where life experiences areintegrated with the total University educational program. High-speed Internet connectionsare available in all residence halls and University apartments.Students spend a great deal of time in their residence hall. Their experiences in theresidence halls can have a major impact on academic performance and overall personalgrowth. Through hall governments, intramural sports, educational workshops, and otheractivities, the University strives to meet students’ diverse needs by making the residencehall a living-learning experience. Resident Assistants (RA’s) are upperclassmen, who underthe direction of the Area Coordinator (AC), help residents to adjust to the college environmentand their college life. RA’s are available as sources of information about the Universityand its policies, as community builders to insure that the hall provides an atmosphereconducive to study, and to provide a listening ear to those who just need to talk tosomeone. RA’s also strive to involve their residents in residence hall and campus communityprograms.Student Services43