Student Handbook - Asian University for Women

University ServicesEligibilityAny AUW student may use services provided by this office if she is in good academic standing (asdefined by AUW academic standards).Steps of Internships/Job Applications and Civic EngagementFor internships and job applications, students can take two approaches. First, they can carefully lookthrough the opportunities the office announces and apply for the ones they are interested in. Second, theycan also apply for internships and jobs on their own. This office may provide written recommendationletters or formal internship request letters to specific organizations for eligible undergraduate students(please refer to the previous section for details on eligibility). Finally, this team will further help studentsby working one on one to improve their application materials (e.g., CV-Resume, Cover Letter, andPersonal Statement) as well as interview skills.For Civic Engagement, the office encourages the students to share their interest areas and provideinformation for organizations in which they would like to volunteer. After a student suggests a contact ororganization for their volunteer work, AUW seeks to establish a relationship with that specificorganization. To determine suitability, for each organization, the office completes the following: a visit tothe organization; building rapport with its leaders; and exploration of various possibilities for activeinvolvement with AUW students.THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR20G 400The Office of the Registrar maintains students’ permanent academic records and implements andadministers academic policies, the scheduling of classes, the completion of degrees, registration, courselistings, and student status. The office also generates official academic transcripts for Access Academyand Undergraduate students.THE OFFICE OF STUDENT AFFAIRS20H 107The Office of Student Affairs (OSA) focuses on enriching student life outside of the classroom byfacilitating all out-of-class extracurricular activities, including student-run clubs and Student Government.It also directly manages the work-study program, coordinates cultural celebrations for both religions andnon-religious events, and organizes term-break activities for students who remain on campus. Through allof these activities, OSA works to support student learning and foster a sense of community among thestudents of AUW.Student ClubsStudent clubs and organizations provide opportunities for students to meet with others who share acommon interest. Student clubs range in focus from discussing issues related to women to teachingEnglish in the community to advocating for peace and change in the world. These opportunities allowstudents to explore personal interests outside the classroom while developing leadership and group workskills.Clubs and organizations are founded and operated by students with the guidance of a faculty advisor.Students are responsible for organizing club meetings and programs; faculty advisors are responsible for61