Course Catalogue 2012-2013 - University of Maine at Presque Isle

g e n e r a l i n f o r m a t i o nStudent Servicescontinuedcrisis management, psycho-educationalworkshops and programs, a resource andreferral service, and consultation to studentgroups, faculty and the college community.Health InsuranceUniversity policy requires that all studentsenrolled in nine or more credits persemester must carry health insurance. Inorder to comply with this requirement,UMPI makes available a comprehensiveStudent Health Insurance Plan to all studentsenrolled in the University. This planis designed to provide protection againstunexpected expenses for an accident or illness.Only those students with comparablecoverage can be exempted from theUniversity health insurance policy. Informationon the procedure for providingproof of comparable insurance and waivingthe University policy can be obtainedfrom the billing office.Health ServicesThe Student Health Center is located inthe Emerson Hall Annex and provides studentswith a range of on-campus professionalmedical services. A registered nursepractitioner holds regular office hoursMonday through Friday during the semester.The Aroostook Medical Center isonly a short distance from the campus. Itis an accredited hospital and offers completemedical care services. Air ambulanceis available when necessary.ImmunizationsIn accordance with Maine state law andin accordance with University policy, ALLenrolled students must show proof of thefollowing immunizations:1 - Diphtheria and tetanus vaccine givenWITHIN THE PAST 10 YEARS. If a tetanusshot only has been given within the past 5years, the student may be temporarily exemptfrom the diphtheria requirement. 2- TWO doses of Measles vaccine - the firstgiven AFTER THE FIRST BIRTHDAY WITHLIVE VACCINE. Vaccines given after 1968use live vaccine. If the vaccine was givenbefore 1968, the type of vaccine must beindicated. “LIVE VACCINE” is acceptable.“UNSPECIFIED VACCINE” is unacceptableand the student will need to be re-immunizedor show proof of immunitythrough laboratory bloodwork called atitre. 3 - TWO doses of Rubella vaccine -the first give AFTER THE FIRST BIRTH-DAY. 4 - TWO doses of Mumps vaccine -the first give AFTER THE FIRST BIRTH-DAY.Information TechnologyStudents are provided with a wide varietyof information technology at thePresque Isle Campus. The Department ofInformation Services manages five computerlabs on campus and one at theHoulton Center. Computers are readilyaccessible because of the low student tocomputer ratio and convenient open labhours.Students use computers for writing,communicating, and research. URSUS –the library’s computerized catalogue commonto all campuses of the University ofMaine System – and the Internet provideaccess to books, periodicals, and informationresources from around the world. Studentsuse electronic mail forcommunicating with faculty, other students,friends, and family. Standard softwareapplications like MS Office andInternet communication tools are installedon lab computers. Off-campus Internetaccess is provided for students who own acomputer and modem. Residential studentsalso have direct Internet accessthrough the ResNet program.The University is dedicated to keepingcomputer resources current and studentsinformed about using them. InformationServices is committed to Green Campusinitiatives and has instituted a printing reductionprogram to save paper. Each semesterstudents will receive a predefinedprinting allotment. Charges may apply forexcessive printing. Details are available bycontacting the IS Office.Student lab attendants are speciallytrained to assist lab users. Also, free workshopsare offered on a variety of informationtechnology topics, including basiccomputer literacy, word processing, electronicmail, and the Internet. No matterwhat the student’s level of computer expertise,Information Services is available tohelp them with the wide array of hardwareand software applications.International Student ServicesLocated in South Hall, the DesignatedSchool Official (DSO) provides internationalstudents with advice and assistancein meeting immigration requirementsboth before and after arrival to the UnitedStates, as well as cultural advising and personalcounseling during their stay at theUniversity. This office acts as a liaison betweenstudents and University offices andservices, as well as between students andthe Bureau of U.S. Citizenship and Immigrationand Homeland Security.Intramural Sports, Recreation andWellnessOpportunities for all students to participatein club sports, intramurals, wellnessclasses and the fitness center exist throughservices provided by this office. The intramuralprogram promotes non-varsity athleticcompetition and allows students toparticipate in recreational activities inmany different areas and offers both co-edand single-sex options. Intramural activityis an ideal way for students to be involvedwith the UMPI campus community. TheCaroline D. Gentile Health & PhysicalEducation Center offers an array of cardio-vasculardevices and free weights forall students, faculty and staff to enjoy. TheCenter sponsors a variety of wellnessclasses to enrich the well-being of our studentpopulation.Motor Vehicle RegulationsAll students, faculty, and staff wishing topark vehicles on campus are required toregister their vehicles with the Office ofSecurity and Safety. Parking areas areclearly designated and registrants mustabide by campus traffic regulations, copiesof which may be obtained at the Securityand Safety Office located in the EmersonHall Annex.16 university of maine at presque isle ✩ catalogue 2012-2013 ✩ Nor th of Ordinar y