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Undergraduate Programs Administrative Services
and Policies Student Affairs Mission Statement: The Division of Student Affairs at the University of New England provides quality programs and services that enhance the academic experience, enrich student life, and encourage personal growth. Students are afforded the opportunity to achieve their optimum potential as scholars, individuals, and as members of the global community through participation in intellectual, social, cultural, recreational, spiritual, leadership, and governance programs. With commitment to the development of community, the staff of the Student Affairs Division reflects the values of integrity, inquiry, service, perseverance, and caring. The Division of Student Affairs consists of a wide variety of services for students in all colleges on both campuses including: athletics (men and women) and recreation; Campus Center, Finley Recreation Center and respective fitness programs; Counseling, Career, Disability, Multicultural Services/GLBTQ, and Learning Assistance Services; Proctor Center; Housing and Residence Life; Safety and Security; Student Activities; and the Judicial System. In addition, Student Affairs serves as an over-all campus resource and liaison to other services including, Dining Services, University Health Care, and campus spiritual and cultural life. Programs and services for graduate students are coordinated by Student Affairs Offices on both the University Campus and the Westbrook College Campus. Visit the Student Affairs website. New Student Orientation UNE recognizes that embarking on an academic career requires many adjustments. The orientation staff is dedicated to providing an outstanding orientation experience to ensure that both students and their families are comfortable and ready for their UNE experience. Whether a student is new to college life, transferring from another institution, returning after an extended period of time away from school, or returning for an additional degree, our orientation programs will prepare our future graduates for the academic, social, and personal challenges of university life. UNE offers a variety of orientation sessions throughout the year. Sessions focus on academic advising and registration for fall courses as well as additional programs that provide new students the opportunity to get to know faculty, staff, and their future classmates in a relaxed and informal setting. Prior to advising and registration, most new undergraduate and transfer students are assessed for competence in writing and mathematics. Placement scores, SAT scores and a review of each incoming student's previous coursework are considered. Those students who do not meet the University's predetermined criteria are placed into an appropriate developmental mathematics course, Writing Tutorial Course (LAC 010), or both. University Campus- Summer Orientation Opportunities Students entering the University Campus may opt for a traditional on-campus orientation session, or for a Trailblazer Orientation experience. Trailblazer is UNE's four-day experiential orientation that, in addition to the academic requirements involved in all orientation sessions, offers students a choice of canoeing, hiking or community-service experience. A Parent Orientation program is offered concurrent with the two summer sessions. In addition, the University Campus recognizes that the orientation needs of transfer students (with more than nine credits) are somewhat different, and therefore we host a separate one-day session in August. Westbrook College Campus - Academic Enrichment & Campus Orientation Understanding that the needs of commuter students and adult learners vary from those of the residential student, the Westbrook College Campus hosts a one-day Academic Enrichment session in late July and a Campus Welcome prior to classes beginning. In addition, residential students will attend a residential and campus orientation prior to the start of the semester during the Labor Day weekend period. As with the University Campus, orientation to the Westbrook community focuses on programs, services and information essential to the entering student. Welcome Back Week An equally important part of New Student Orientation for both campuses is our Welcome Back Week. Workshops designed to assist students and their family members with their unique adjustment needs are presented by current students, administration, staff and faculty. A separate orientation session is also offered for students enrolled after the summer offerings or who were unable to attend any of the earlier sessions. Additional information about orientation activities and programs is available through the Office of Student Activities on the University Campus at extension 2447 or through the Office of Campus Life on the Westbrook College Campus at extension 4269. Residence Life and Housing Residence hall living is the very heart of student life, for it is here that each student makes his or her home. Since campus living is an integral part of each student's college experience, the University has a three-year residency requirement. Students eligible to live off campus must be living with a legal relative or have earned 90+ credit hours. Senior undergraduate students (fourth-year students), students with an earned associate's degree or above, or those students 22 years of age and older may petition for exemption through the Office of Housing and Residence Life. Each residence hall is supervised by resident assistants (RA's) or graduate assistants (GA's) who have campus living experience and have been selected to serve as a peer support person in the halls. They have received special training in University policies and procedures and in emergency protocols. It is the purpose of this student team, under the direction of the Office of Housing and Residence Life, to maintain appropriate community life. An extremely important function of the resident assistants is their availability to residents, to answer questions and to refer students to the proper resource for help and service. They also sponsor a range of social, educational, and recreational programs for the students in the halls. Professional-level staff who live on campus support the resident assistants in helping to create a healthy and supportive living environment. There are a number of housing options for residential students. On the Westbrook College Campus there are three residence halls: Ginn, McDougall, and Linnell Hall. These traditional residence halls provide the opportunity to experience a vibrant and involved campus living experience. On the University Campus there are five traditional residence halls: Assisi, Siena, Padua, Avila (historically an all women's hall), Frederick (Freddy), and two new suite-style halls for upperclass students. Halls on both campuses are coed. On the University campus a coed-floor option is also available. In addition to the resident assistant positions, leadership opportunities are also available through the Residence Hall Council on each campus. Specific information concerning residence hall policies, procedures and services, as well as University rules and regulations, is contained in the Student Handbook. The basis for all University policies is the creation of a positive academic community, including respect and consideration for all members. Visit the Residence Life and Housing website. Student Support Services Student Support Services provides a wide range of services in a convenient "one-stop shopping" environment. The seamless collection of resources assists students with psychological and emotional health, academic support, educational and career planning, and equal opportunities during their academic experience. Student Support Services offers the following resources:
Athletics - Intercollegiate Athletics The University of New England Intercollegiate Athletic Program is administered and organized to offer highly skilled male and female student-athletes, fair and equal opportunity to pursue athletic interest through various varsity sports programs. Intercollegiate competitions for men are in basketball, cross country, lacrosse, soccer, and golf. For women competitions are in basketball, cross country, lacrosse, field hockey, soccer, softball, swimming, and volleyball. In addition to NCAA membership, UNE also holds membership in the Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference (ECAC) and the Commonwealth Coast Conference. For more information about the programs available to students on both campuses, contact the Athletic Department Office at the University Campus, extension 2499. Although intercollegiate athletics are available to students on both campuses, practices and games are held on the University Campus only. Visit the Athletics website. The University of New England adopts its philosophy from the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III philosophy, as found in the National Collegiate Athletic Association Manual, article i 20.11 section 20, under Division III Membership Requirements. This organization believes athletics to be an integral part of the university's total educational program. It is the Athletic Department's aim therefore, to offer student-athletes experiences that can provide a basis for physical, emotional, intellectual, and social growth. The welfare and success of each student-athlete is a major focus of the Athletic Department. Student-athletes are required to progress steadily toward completion of their degree. In addition, student-athletes are expected to act as positive role models for their peers, university community, and society at large. A chief objective of intercollegiate athletics at UNE is to attain and maintain top quality, competitive programs at the local, state, district, and national levels. Athletic Training A staff of certified athletic trainers provide health care for University athletes. Athletic health care includes daily athletic injury prevention and management during practices and games, as well as rehabilitation and coordinating appropriate referrals. It is the goal of the athletic training staff to provide the finest quality care possible to University athletes. Additional members of the sports medicine staff - including a medical director from the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, two orthopedic team physicians, podiatrist, dentist and ophthalmologist practice - ensure that athletes will receive every facet of care possible. The Summers Athletic Training Room is a 950-square-foot facility located in the Campus Center adjacent to the gymnasium. In addition, the Athletic Training Room serves as a clinical rotation site for athletic training students in the University of New England Athletic Training Education Program. Athletic training staff members directly supervise and facilitate experiences to an average of 10 to 12 athletic training students per semester. Recreational Sports - University Campus The mission of the Recreational Sports program is to provide fun and safe activities for the entire UNE community. There are both competitive and noncompetitive sports events, as well as recreational activities for everyone. It is the philosophy of the Recreational Sports Office that programs are inclusive of all individuals, no matter what skill level or ability one possesses. Recreation programs offer undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, staff, and administration an opportunity to engage in a wide variety of recreational activities. These activities are open to all men and women, and include both team and individual sporting events. Visit the Recreational Sports website. Student Activities, Co-Curricular & Cultural Events and Activities Campus activities play an important part in the total education of the student at the University of New England. All members of the University community are encouraged to involve themselves in a variety of activities. Co-curricular activities are planned and sponsored by a wide range of campus constituencies including administrative, departmental, student government, student programming boards, residence halls, clubs, sports teams, and others. Activities range from educationally-based programs and lectures, performing arts, and discussions on current issues to social opportunities, recreation and fitness programs, and concerts. Programs and services are open to students on both campuses. Each campus sponsors its own traditions such as Charter Day and the annual Spring Variety Show. On the University Campus, the Core Connections Program is a lecture and performance series, coordinated by faculty and University administrators, accentuating the undergraduate Core Curriculum. Each year the Core highlights different themes such as: environmental awareness, social/global awareness, critical thinking and problem solving, citizenship, and diversity. Core Connections invites faculty, administration and students from different academic disciplines to learn together. The series strives to empower students to embrace a life of active learning and community involvement. The Westbrook College Campus supports long-established and respected art and cultural series and collections. The Crosley Lecture Series is an annual endowed series addressing ethical concerns in contemporary life. The Maine Women Writers Collection, housed in a special wing of the Abplanalp Library, is a special assemblage of literary, cultural, and social history sources by and about women authors, either natives or residents of Maine. These sources document and illustrate the times, circumstances and experiences of Maine women writers, revealing their public actions and private thoughts. The Westbrook College Campus Art Gallery, opened in 1977, highlights specific aspects of the visual arts: painting, sculpture, printmaking, photography, drawing, and architecture. The gallery periodically is the venue for special exhibits, and is open to the University community and the public. Due to the close proximity of both the Portland and Boston areas, many students, either on their own or on college-sponsored group trips, take advantage of the opportunity to attend concerts, plays, museums, sporting events, and other activities. Visit the Westbrook College Campus Student Activities website. Visit the University Campus Student Activities. Campus Center - University Campus The Campus Center is a 56,000-square-foot facility that encompasses a student centerfeaturing a large lobby meeting area, the Campus Bookstore, Snack Bar (The Hang) and multipurpose rooms. It also houses the Athletic Department, coaches, offices and varsity sport facilities. The sports complex and comprehensive fitness facilities also support the intramural sport and recreation needs of the campus.. In addition, UNE's BodyWISE community health and fitness program has its home at the Campus Center. Visit the Campus Center website . Visit the Campus Center website . Finley Center - Westbrook College Campus The Beverly Burpee Finley Recreation Center includes 11,000 square feet of gymnasium, a fitness center, multi-purpose room and locker room facilities. A wide array of recreation, and wellness activities are sponsored in the facility. Activities include basketball, volleyball, indoor tennis and floor hockey, as well as various classes in body sculpting, stress reduction, yoga, pilates, aerobics, tai chi and more. The gymnasium also hosts several community events, including local high school and AAU basketball games, craft fairs, art fairs, blood drives, concerts and community recreational sporting events. Visit the Finley Center website. Student Governance Student government experiences are an integral part of student life at the University of New England. These experiences provide a broad opportunity for leadership as well as experience in organizational structure, planning and budgeting. The UNE student government representatives play an important role in creating a cohesive University community through their work with varied student populations as well as administration, trustees, faculty, and staff. They accomplish this through their endorsement of various clubs, organizations and student events. In addition, they address academic issues as well as a number of other issues that affect student representation at UNE. Student activity fees are applied to the budgets for each student government. There are four student governments within UNE: Student Government Association (SGA - undergraduate) on the Westbrook College Campus; the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) on the University Campus; the Student Government Association (SGA - COM) of the College of Osteopathic Medicine; and the Graduate Student Government. The Representative Committee The Representative Committee is a collaborative group that bridges all student levels (undergraduate, graduate, and medical) and student government units within the University of New England. It is made up of representatives from all units of student government and is advised by the dean of students. Student Trustee and Student Trustee-Elect Positions The position of student trustee was created by students and approved by the Board of Trustees in 1996. Subsequently, in order to create an equally accessible resource for student populations on both campuses, the Board approved the addition of a second student trustee position starting in 2004. The positions serve as the means by which students play in integral part in the decision making process at the University of New England. The students holding these positions serve as: (1) full-voting trustees representing the entire student body; (2) communicators of University-wide information to students from the trustees: and (3) community builders, bridging all students from all three colleges. In addition to the student trustee positions, student trustee-elect positions were created. The student trustee-elects will become familiar with the roles and responsibilities of the student trustees in preparation for assuming that position. Visit the Student Trustee website. Student Health Services As a health care system, our goal is to provide high quality health care services to the public and to the entire UNE community, including students, student dependents, faculty, staff and their dependents. Under the direction of an osteopathic physician, the centers feature three residency programs and operate as model ambulatory-care facilities providing an integrated approach to care. Note: The University of New England offers a student health insurance plan, which may be purchased. All students must have insurance coverage at least comparable to the University coverage and will be required to provide proof of coverage if not purchasing the University-offered plan. See the student insurance website. Immunizations All incoming (new) matriculating students, and returning students entering certain health-related programs are required by Maine state law and/or University mandate to show proof of immunization. Specific information regarding required immunizations is distributed by Admissions and/or your academic program department. All students on either campus (undergraduate, graduate, and medical) must submit their immunization documentation to University Health Care on the Westbrook College Campus (716 Stevens Ave., Portland, ME 04103.) Questions about receipt of forms and compliance with state immunization mandates, titers, acceptability, etc., may be directed to University Health Care, extension 4242. If immunizations or examinations are required by your academic program, please contact your academic program office. If state-mandated immunizations are not completed with five business days after the beginning of classes, students may be disenrolled from courses at UNE. Immunization forms may be found by clicking here and scrolling down to Immunizations. Visit the University Health Care. Community Dental Hygiene Clinic - Westbrook College Campus Another component of health care services at UNE is the Westbrook College Campus Dental Hygiene Clinic, which serves as both a teaching and community service facility. Westbrook dental hygiene students gain their first practical experience working with the public in this modern, 32-chair clinic. The public enjoys a variety of dental hygiene services at a greatly reduced cost. UNE Students are provided treatment at a nominal charge. Services include oral inspections, scaling, x-rays, fluoride treatments, sealant application and counseling for oral care. The clinic operates during the academic year and accepts patients by appointment. Since this is part of a student's educational experience, patients should expect extended appointments two hours in length. For additional information or to schedule an appointment contact the Dental Hygiene Office at extension 4900.Visit the Dental Hygiene website. Dining Services The University Dining Service Program provides flexible dining plan options for students on both campuses. All undergraduate resident students are required to participate in the University Dining Service program. Commuters are welcome to participate in a convenient declining balance program where money is applied to a student ID card. Monday through Friday, three meals a day are served in the dining hall on each campus; brunch and dinner are available on weekends. A wide variety of entrees, pasta selections, fresh salad bar, sandwich bar, dessert and beverages are offered. Students with special dietary or scheduling concerns are encouraged to work with Dining Service Management. On the University Campus, meals and snacks are also available at The Hang in the Campus Center, and cafe service is offered during the academic year in the Alfond Center for Health Sciences. Holiday meals and specialty nights are offered periodically on both campuses. In addition, the residence halls and various organizations plan special evenings of their own with full cooperation of the Dining Service. Students are encouraged to participate in meal planning and to forward suggestions. Special services are also available including birthday or exam-week treats, party platters, pizzas, or other catering arrangements. Details about campus dining are available from Dining Services or Student Affairs. Visit the Dining Services website. Student Discipline The close communal life of residence living, classroom activities, and other daily contacts necessitates a constant awareness by each member of the University community concerning the rights of the other person and of the majority. When it becomes evident that an individual cannot or will not accept the responsibility for community life necessary for the good of its members and the University, disciplinary action becomes necessary. Disciplinary action is administered under the supervision of the Dean of Students. The process is based on an educational philosophy and is designed to safeguard both the interests of the students and the University community. A full explanation of the University Judicial Process can be found in the Student Handbook. Visit the Student Handbook website. UNE Library and Information Resources Libraries The Jack S. Ketchum Library on the University Campus (UC) in Biddeford and the Josephine S. Abplanalp '45 Library on the Westbrook College Campus (WCC) in Portland provide all University of New England students, faculty and staff with these services:
The Ketchum Library was built in 1970 and renovated and enlarged in 1991. The lower level includes the Media Services department, study rooms with data jacks, and the St. Francis Room that is a general purpose meeting room furnished and designed to hold approximately 90 people. Clusters of public access computers, reference and circulating books, reserve materials, and library offices are located on the main level. Journals, circulating books, and study areas are on the upper level. Wireless network access is available throughout the UC Library building. The Abplanalp Library was renovated in 2001. Journals are located on the lower level. Public access computers are available for use on the main level of the Library and in the 24/7 lab that is located within the Library. Reference materials are located on the main level, and the circulating collection and study areas are located on the upper level. The Library also houses the Maine Women Writers Collection, a special collection containing literary, cultural, social, and health and medical history sources representing more than 500 Maine women writers. Wireless network access is available throughout the WCC Library building as well. The Libraries’ staff includes ten professional librarians and six library technical assistants. In addition, undergraduate and graduate students are hired to assist. Students are welcome to utilize either Library. The UNE Libraries’ online catalog, electronic databases, and full-text electronic journals and books are accessible via the Web from on-campus and from off-campus. Remote access is beneficial to all students and faculty, and of particular benefit to distance education students and students on clinical rotations.The UNE Libraries are institutional members of the following local, state and national organizations:
Media Services Media Services (MS) advises and assists UNE faculty, students, and staff in the development and presentation of media projects. The Department supports both linear and digital editing systems. The University has video conferencing units to communicate between campuses and with other schools and hospitals with such equipment. Department facilities include: live studio production, video, audio, layout, graphics, photo and slide production. Information Technology Services Information Technology Services (ITS) serves as the University’s information technology leader. It provides resources for both academic and administrative computing, including technical, instructional, and informational support to students, faculty, and staff. Information Technology Services continuously monitors computer industry developments and the needs of the UNE community in order to create an effective and exciting environment for teaching, learning, and scholarship. The University computer network ranges through classrooms, offices, and computer labs. An integrated University-wide information system handles all administrative functions, including registration, financial aid, etc. UNE is committed to the goal of preparing its students for the computing and communications challenges of the new century. Future plans include augmented information-processing capabilities such as on-line registration, and expansion of multimedia capabilities. All students attending the University who hold a valid UNE photo ID card have access to the Internet in the computer labs and the libraries on both campuses. Students can access the Internet via wireless or hardwire connections from their laptop computers throughout both campuses. Web-based e-mail accounts, available through the UNE student Web portal system called Campus Pipeline, are assigned to all matriculating students at the University as part of their Technology Fee. This e-mail account can be accessed from any computer on or off campus that has Internet access. Each campus has a central computing area dedicated to use by students in all disciplines, seven days a week. The computer labs and classrooms are open year round and hours are posted outside each facility and can be accessed on the web. UNE computer labs are open for UNE students on a first-come-first-served basis, and are staffed by students when available. Assistance is provided to users of educational, scientific, graphics, business, and Internet software. Laser printing is available in each computing area; there is no per-page charge at this time. The UNE Computer Store located in Decary Hall on the UC provides information and pricing for the microcomputer needs of students, staff, and faculty. The University has been able to obtain academic pricing on systems through premium computer manufacturers. Links
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