The Student Guidebook has been created by staff within the Division of Student Affairs and with contributions from other campus departments to provide answers for many of your questions regarding University rules, regulations, programs, and services. It will also assist you in defining your rights and responsibilities as a member of the University community, as well as give you a better understanding of your role as a student at California State University Channel Islands (CSUCI).
The vice president for Student Affairs has been delegated the responsibility of providing information to students regarding University guidelines and procedures. It is our goal to assist all students in interpreting this information and utilizing it as they experience various academic and co-curricular programs at CSUCI. If the Guidebook leaves any of your questions unanswered, we hope you will contact us at (805) 437-8536 for clarification. We look forward to the opportunity to assist you during your enrollment at California State University Channel Islands.
The Student Guidebook is published once a year. When information is revised, the changes will be communicated on the CSUCI Web site (www.csuci.edu). All revisions will supersede previous information.
Although every effort has been made to assure the accuracy of the information in the Guidebook, students and others who use this Guidebook should note that laws, rules, and policies change from time to time and that these changes may alter the information contained in this publication.
All matters involving the non-academic issues of campus life, such as: student clubs/organizations, activities, and events; student leadership; new student orientation; Housing and Residential Education; Athletics and Campus Recreation; Judicial Affairs; student rights and responsibilities; Educational Opportunity Program (EOP); University Outreach; the Multicultural and Women’s & Gender Student Center; services such as Disability Resource Programs, Personal Counseling, Student Health and Career Development services; Admissions and Recruitment; Records and Registration; and Financial Aid, all operate under the supervision of the vice president for Student Affairs.
We hope you find this guidebook convenient and easy to use. If you have ideas about how we could improve this guidebook, please email your suggestions to Amy Spandrio at: amy.spandrio@csuci.edu. Thank you!
Placing students at the center of the educational experience, California State University Channel Islands provides undergraduate and graduate education that facilitates learning within and across disciplines through integrative approaches, emphasizes experiential and service learning, and graduates students with multicultural and international perspectives.
CSUCI graduates will possess an education of sufficient breadth and depth to appreciate and interpret the natural, social and aesthetic worlds and to address the highly complex issues facing societies. Graduates will be able to:
CSUCI Graduates are:
California State University Channel Islands is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), 985 Atlantic Avenue, #100, Alameda, CA 94501, (510) 748-9001.
SAFE (Students, Administrators and Faculty for Equality) On Campus is a program sponsored by the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) subcommittee of the Commission on Human Relations, Diversity and Equity.
MISSION
The SAFE On Campus program seeks to reduce homophobia and heterosexism at CSU Channel Islands. Through education, advocacy, and promoting awareness, the program contributes to building a campus climate that is safe and accepting of all members of the University community.
PURPOSE
SAFE On Campus provides an avenue through which all members of the campus community can actively show their support of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people. SAFE On Campus members identify themselves by displaying the SAFE On Campus sign at their office. Members attend an orientation session, following which they receive the SAFE On Campus logo. By displaying the logo, members signal to students and employees that they can be “out” or reveal their sexual orientation or gender identity. In addition, members can serve as a valuable source to help locate resources on campus, or help report harassment or discrimination.
DEFINITION OF AN ALLY
Someone who, regardless of their gender identity and/or sexual orientation, is supportive of LGBT people and who wants to foster a campus climate that is safe for everyone.
For additional information regarding SAFE On Campus, please contact Human Resources Programs at (805) 437-8490.
IT HELP DESK
Help desk staff are available to provide limited technical assistance to students. The IT Help Desk is located on the first floor of the Broome Library. The IT Help Desk hours are (fall and spring semester) Monday through Thursday: 8 a.m.–10 p.m.; Friday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; Saturday: 8:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
COMPUTING LAB
Instructional computing labs are housed in various locations on campus. A complete list can be found at http://www.csuci.edu/it/labs.htm. The student public access computers and printers are located in the library. In addition, there are a limited number of laptop computers that students can check out from the library for use on campus. All public use computers are installed with commonly used software including word processing, spreadsheet, data analysis, and Internet connectivity tools.
PASSWORDS
When admitted to the University, a letter is generated with your individual user ID and a unique, randomly generated, password. This letter will be sent to the address on file with the University. The user ID and password are used to gain access to services such as MyCSUCI, Blackboard, Dolphin E-Mail, Library Services and the wireless network. You will be required to change your password by logging into a campus computer with the user ID and password information sent to you. Instructions on changing your password can be found at http://www.csuci.edu/it/passwordchange/.
BLACKBOARD
Blackboard is the official Web-based course management system and is used to deliver course material electronically. Blackboard-based courses can be accessed 24/7 at http://csuci.blackboard.com (note: there is no www). To login, enter your user name and password. Your user name is your PeopleSoft user name. Example: pat.jones999.
DOLPHIN EMAIL
Dolphin Email accounts are automatically given to all registered students. Dolphin Email is accessible from anywhere over the Internet. To access your email, complete the following steps:
VIRUS SOFTWARE
Student owned laptops are expected to be protected from computer viruses. The University has a site license for Sophos. Sophos virus protection is freely available to all registered students. To access the Sophos download, complete the following steps:
WIRELESS NETWORK
CSUCI offers wireless access to all students, faculty and staff. The wireless coverage extends across the campus. All laptop computers checked out from the Library are able to access the wireless network. Instructions on connecting to the wireless network can be found at http://www.csuci.edu/it/wireless.htm.
EXECUTIVE ORDER 999
All students are expected to comply with Executive Order 999. The order can be found online at http://www.calstate.edu/EO/EO-999.html. Illegal downloading of copyrighted material is unlawful and unacceptable. Information Technology deploys technologies to ensure illegal downloads do not take place on the Channel Islands network.
For additional assistance with any of our services, please visit the Technology Center in Ojai Hall, call us at (805) 437-8552, or send an e-mail to: helpdesk@csuci.edu.
(805) 437-8561
www.library.csuci.edu/
The John Spoor Broome Library is housed in an architecturally stunning building designed by world famous British architect Lord Norman Foster. The library merges the campus mission architecture with a modern glass structure, combining both styles into a student-centered digital teaching library.
The library provides attractive and enticing spaces for inquiry and study for both individuals and small groups. Students have access to a knowledgeable and service-oriented staff.
The library has 130 hardwired computers with laptop computers available for check out to be used within the wireless library.
Students have access to a robust collection of 235,000 bound and digital books, over 20,000 electronic journals and newspapers, numerous databases, a comprehensive digital image collection, DVDs/VHSs, CDs, best sellers, and children’s books, and K-8 curriculum materials.
In addition to circulating the above collections the library also checks out digital cameras, digital video cameras, digital tape recorders, laptop computers, desktop computers, projection units, and provides instruction and support for all these items.
The library has a number of exhibits and activities each year to engage students in a variety of activities. The library sponsors annual events including a Trivia Contest, a Scrabble Tournament, Magnetic Poetry Slam, the Artwalk festival, and the library’s traditional 24-hour final exam schedule where snacks and
beverages are served in the late hours.
The University Writing Center and the Learning Resource Center are also located in the John Spoor Broome Library.
THE ROBERT J. LAGOMARSINO COLLECTION
Located in the department of archives and special collections in the University Library, the Lagomarsino collection contains papers, photographs, furniture, and memorabilia relating to Mr. Lagomarsino’s years of political service as a California Senate member from 1961-1974 and as a United States Congressman from 1974-1992.
UNIVERSITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
CSU Channel Islands enjoys the benefits associated with living in a rural area outside of heavily populated areas. The campus is located within one of the safest areas in the western United States.
The CSU Channel Islands Police Department is responsible for providing law enforcement services for the campus. Police officers are the only campus officials designated to receive crime reports. The Police Department is located on University Drive, one block from the campus entrance, adjacent to Lot A1. The Police Department is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The department encourages prompt reporting of all crimes, potential criminal actions, and other emergencies on campus, either in person or by calling 911 or from any telephone. For non-emergencies please call (805) 437-8444.
CSU Channel Islands police officers are commissioned, sworn peace officers with full enforcement authority throughout the state. Officers are responsible for reporting and investigating crimes and traffic accidents, responding to medical emergencies, enforcing laws and local ordinances, and all other incidents requiring police assistance. Criminal cases are forwarded to the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office for prosecution. Police officers provide 24-hour patrol of the campus and surrounding neighborhood on foot, in vehicles, and on bicycles. Most police officers are also certified emergency medical technicians (EMT-1) and are the first responders to all medical emergencies.
For more information regarding the University Police Department and campus safety, please see the 2008-2009 University Catalog or visit the Public Safety web page.
TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING SERVICES
Transportation and Parking Services (TPS) provides a variety of services to the campus community. Information about these services is available on the TPS Web page at www.csuci.edu/parking/index.htm or by calling (805) 437-8430 or ext. 8430 from on-campus phones.
Parking permits are required for all vehicles on campus, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This includes holidays and periods when classes are not in session. Vehicles without proper permits or that are in violation of parking regulations according to the California Vehicle Code are subject to citation. Citation appeals may be filed through TPS. Parking Regulations are also available on the TPS Web page.
Shuttle Bus Service
As an alternative to parking on campus, a shuttle service is offered at a reduced cost of $25 per semester, with no cost during summer session. For your convenience, the shuttle operates from three (3) sites:
The shuttle service is available Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 10:20 p.m., and Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:20 p.m. Parking at the sites is free. To utilize this service and purchase your photo transit card, stop by TPS to complete an application and have your photo taken. Please allow 10 minutes to process your card.
Bicycles
Bicycles and bicyclists shall comply with the California Vehicle Code while riding on campus. Riding is restricted to roadways and main pedestrian pathways. Riding inside buildings, on stairs, and other facilities is strictly prohibited.
Skateboards, Scooters, and Rollerblades
For safety reasons, the use of skateboards, scooters (both motorized and non-motorized), and rollerblades is prohibited on campus, except in the University Glen area.
Escort/On-Campus Shuttle Service
Escorts and on-campus shuttles are available Monday through Friday, 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. These shuttles transport students, faculty and staff from the Bell Tower to the parking lots. If students, faculty or staff feel uncomfortable or unsafe about walking to a vehicle after these hours or have any other special needs, a police officer will be dispatched for escort services. Please call ext. 8888 or 8444 to request this service.
The Cove Bookstore is dedicated to serving the academic mission of California State University Channel Islands. We take great pride in serving our customers with their textbook, trade book, and general merchandise needs either in our store or through our virtual bookstore on efollett.com. In addition to serving the faculty and students with their academic needs, we also invite the community to visit the store, browse our extensive book selection, and relax and read in our comfortable reading area. The bookstore is presently located in the newly constructed Town Center behind the library. The bookstore is open Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m., Friday 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. and Saturday 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. For additional information about our products and services please contact us at bookstore@csuci.edu or (805) 437-8833 or (805) 482-5456.
Cal State Channel Islands’ main dining services area, the Islands Café, is located at 71 University Drive in the South Quad.
Presented by Sodexo, our dining area offers a variety of contemporary menu formats for students, faculty, staff and campus visitors to choose from throughout the day. Choices available include grilled items, deli sandwiches, Mexican and Italian food, sushi, and daily specials. Grab-and-go sandwiches and salads, yogurt parfaits, fat free and low sugar puddings and desserts by the slice are packaged and ready to go as well.
For more information about campus food services, catering and weekly menus, visit the Sodexo Web site at http://csucidiningservices.com.
Additional dining opportunities include coffee house service in the Broome Library and food service venues in the CSUCI University Glen Town Center.
Note: This meal plan option does not apply to students living on campus. A different meal plan program is mandatory for students living in Anacapa and Santa Cruz Villages.
The meal plan allows campus community members to deposit a balance on a “Dolphin Dollars” card that is used to purchase items in the Islands Café. The larger the deposit applied to the debit card, the greater the discount! Additional deposits can be made to your meal plan account at any time. With “Dolphin Dollars” campus community members can even treat family and friends to a meal. When compared to other meal plans at various campuses, our plan provides the maximum benefit and great flexibility.
Please note that balances remaining on student Dolphin Dollar cards do not roll over to the next academic year and any balance remaining on the student’s meal card will be forfeited on May 31.
Academic Level (Class): Classification based on the number of units a student has earned prior to completion of baccalaureate requirements: 0-29 units = Freshman; 30-59 units = Sophomore; 60-89 units = Junior; 90+ units = Senior.
Baccalaureate (or Bachelors) Degree: Completion of all University and major graduation requirements as certified by the University.
Campus University Official: Includes any person employed by the campus University, performing assigned administrative or professional duties.
Catalog: A resource of all academic policies and procedures, college and degree requirements, faculty and course descriptions, that is published yearly and subject to change. Students must meet the graduation requirements as published in a single catalog.
Class Schedule: Publication containing the anticipated courses offered for the upcoming term(s), and the specific times of day (or evening) and the day or days of the week that courses will be offered. In addition, the latest information on upcoming course offerings can be found on the University’s Web site located at
www.csuci.edu.
Co-requisite: A course that must be taken concurrently with another course.
Degree Progress Report: Computerized summary of progress toward completion of degree requirements to be used with academic advising and registration, available online through myCSUCI.
Drop/Add (Change of Program): The process of changing the classes in which one is enrolled during the first three weeks of the semester. Instructor permission is required to add classes.
Elective: A course selected at the student’s option that is not specifically required by the major, minor or general education. Electives are often required to meet minimum unit requirements.
General Education (GE): GE requirements are designed to assure that all graduates have acquired essential skills, experiences and a broad range of knowledge appropriate to educated people within society.
Grade Point Average (GPA): The calculation of credit attempted and grade points earned. The cumulative GPA is based on transfer coursework and CSUCI coursework; the campus GPA is based only on coursework completed at CSUCI.
Hearing Officer: A person or persons appointed by the President or his designee to determine whether a student has violated the Student Code of Conduct and to recommend imposition of sanctions.
Major: The study of a specific discipline with coursework focused in a specific discipline of knowledge.
Prerequisite: Refers to a specific course(s) that must be taken and passed prior to enrolling in the primary course you wish to take.
Retention: A term used to describe a student’s persistence at the University until successful completion of his or her educational goals.
Section: Refers to one of several classes of the same course offered at several different hours of the day. There may be five sections of one class.
Shall: Used by the University in policies, procedures and guidelines to express what is mandatory.
Student Code of Conduct: Is defined as the causes for discipline listed in Section 41301 of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations.
Withdrawal from a Course(s): To officially terminate class attendance by following the prescribed procedures and obtaining all necessary permissions as published in the Schedule of Classes and University Catalog.
Working Day: Any day during the academic year, summer session or special session other than a Saturday, Sunday, or academic holiday of a campus as that term is used in Section 42800 of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations.
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