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Student Guidebook

Division of Student Affairs

Table of Contents

Mission of the Division of Student Affairs [top]

Placing students at the center of their educational experience, the Division of Student Affairs supports and enhances learning and the University community through quality co-curricular programs, activities, facilities, and services.

Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs [top]

Location: Bell Tower Building, Rooms 2560 and 2565
Telephone: (805) 437-8536
Fax: (805) 437-8549
Office Hours:  Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Web:  http://www.csuci.edu/studentaffairs/offofvp.htm

The purpose of the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs is to recommend policies, guidelines and procedures that will ensure a coordinated delivery and assessment system of student services throughout the Division of Student Affairs (DSA), which includes Enrollment Services, Student Life and Housing and Residential Education.

This Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs ensures a comprehensive clearing system which:

  • tracks and reports budgets and expenditures;
  • implements, coordinates and/or manages special projects;
  • produces and distributes internal and external student communication materials;
  • hires, trains and provides staff development;
  • provides co-curricular education initiatives; and
  • coordinates program assessment and evaluation for all units within the Division.

Enrollment Services [top]

Enrollment Center

Location: Sage Hall, Room 1020
Telephone: (805) 437-8500
Fax: (805) 437-8509
Web:  http://www.csuci.edu/students/enrollserv.htm
Office Hours:  Mon. – Thu., 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Fri., 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Enrollment Center provides “one-stop” services for students including:

  • Admission application assistance
  • Class registration
  • Financial aid assistance
  • Enrollment verification
  • Cashiering services (fee payments)
  • Student ID cards
  • Student class schedule changes (add/drop)
  • Requests for transcripts
  • Various student record forms such as application for degree, duplicate diploma request and change of major/minor
  • Name, address, phone number and email account changes
  • Graduation and commencement ceremony information
  • FERPA information and withholding of directory information
  • Petition/substitution forms
  • Veteran’s Affairs assistance

Admissions and Recruitment

Admissions

Location: Sage Hall, Enrollment Center, Room 1020
Telephone: (805) 437-8500
Fax: (805) 437-8509
Email: admissions@csuci.edu
Web:  http://www.csuci.edu/admissions/
Office Hours:  Mon. – Thu., 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Fri., 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

  • The Admissions office accepts and processes admission applications for both undergraduate and post-baccalaureate programs.
  • Eligibility for admission to CSUCI is governed by Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations.
  • Programs that are graduate level, offered through Extended Education, or are impacted may require a dual admissions process where students must apply to both the University and the program.

Recruitment

Location: Sage Hall, Recruitment Center, Room 1044
Telephone: (805) 437-8520 or (805) 437-2724
Fax: (805) 437-8519
Email: prospective.student@csuci.edu
Web:  http://www.csuci.edu/students/studentrecruitment/index.htm
Office Hours: Mon. – Thu., 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Fri., 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

  • Provides information to students regarding the University application process
  • Conducts campus tours

Financial Aid

Location: Sage Hall, Enrollment Center, Room 1020
Telephone: (805) 437-8530
Fax: (805) 437-8509
Email: financial.aid@csuci.edu
Web:  http://www.csuci.edu/financialaid
Office Hours:  Mon. – Thu., 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Fri., 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

CSU Channel Islands’ federal Title IV school code is 039803.

  • The Financial Aid office assists students in obtaining financial aid resources to meet their educational costs.
  • To apply for financial aid, students must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form, which can be completed online at
    http://www.fafsa.ed.gov.
  • We offer the following in financial aid assistance: grants, scholarships, Federal Work Study and loans.
  • For more information on scholarships, email scholarships@csuci.edu.
  • For more information on Federal Work Study, email workstudy@csuci.edu.

Records and Registration

Location: Sage Hall, Enrollment Center, Room 1020
Telephone: (805) 437-8500
Fax: (805) 437-8509
Email: records.registration@csuci.edu
Web:  http://www.csuci.edu/students/registrationrec.htm
Office Hours:  Mon. – Thu., 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Fri., 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Records and Registration maintains timely and accurate records on enrollment, and the academic progress and accomplishments of its students, while maintaining the privacy and security of those records.  The following is a list of some of the services, Web pages and forms available through the Records and Registration office:

University Cash Services

Location: Sage Hall, Enrollment Center, Room 1020
Telephone: (805) 437-8810
Fax: (805) 437-8900
Email: cashier@csuci.edu
Web:  http://www.csuci.edu/cashier
Office Hours:  Mon. – Thu., 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Fri., 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The office closes daily between 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.

  • Processes all student registration and housing payments
  • Processes student refunds
  • Issues student Dolphin ID cards

Housing & Residential Education [top]

Location (Main Office): Santa Cruz Village
Telephone: (805) 437-2733
Fax: (805) 437-3234
Web:  http://www.csuci.edu/housing/
Business Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  (Staff are available  24 hours a day to respond to urgent or emergency situations.)

On-Campus Living

Living on campus literally puts students right in the center of all the best that CSUCI has to offer.  Housing and Residential Education’s aim is to provide a safe, comfortable, welcoming environment to support student learning and provide connections for students with one another and with a wide variety of University activities. To accomplish this, we have a strong and enthusiastic staff of professionals and students.

Events such as the monthly block parties, floor and building competitions, and the ever-popular Spring Gala help provide students with safe, on-campus outlets for fun to balance out the demands of their academic studies.  Other resident events are held throughout the course of the academic year by resident assistants and students involved in programming activities.  Please visit the Housing and Residential Education website for more information or contact us at the above phone number.

Facilities

From the spacious suites to the fully appointed apartments, students find that our facilities provide them with a balance of both privacy and community. Included in the facilities are a variety of beautifully furnished common areas such as the billiard, game, art, music practice, and study rooms. We also have three computer labs, a pool, Jacuzzi, fitness room and dance studio.

Santa Cruz Village is our newest facility and is award-winning for its beautiful community and sustainable design.  With two-bedroom, double-occupancy suites, this complex accommodates up to 460 freshmen.  Amenities within this village include several common areas for activities such as community movie night, X-Box challenges and expression in both the fine and performing arts. Additionally, a studio was constructed to allow for Pilates and Yoga classes, while a fitness area with both cardiovascular and strength training equipment is centrally located.

For juniors and seniors, Anacapa Village offers apartment-style living. The four-bedroom apartments include a full kitchen with stove, refrigerator, microwave oven, cable television and Internet connectivity.

Individual and Community Responsibilities

The Villages are comprised of students from a variety of ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. Living in a diverse community affords many opportunities for building relationships and learning.  This is what makes living on campus such an integral part of the college experience!  At the same time, it requires responsibility, consideration and mutual respect so that the members of our community can live together successfully.  These Community Living Standards are outlined in the Housing and Residential Education ABC’s Manual which can be found on-line at http://www.csuci.edu/housing/ResidentHandbook.htm.

As students of the CSU, you are responsible for your individual conduct as stated in the California Educational Statutes (Title V, Sections 41301-41304), which can be found in the Judicial Affairs section of this guidebook.  This code is enforced by the Dean of Students and the Judicial Affairs office.

Finally, as residents of the State of California, you are required to know and adhere to state laws which are outlined in the California Penal Code and the California Vehicle Code.  Violations of these laws could result in legal consequences which are most often addressed by the CSUCI Police Department.

In some cases, there may be an overlap of these laws and expectations and when this occurs, students are accountable to all three entities:  Housing and Residential Education, the University judicial officer, and University Police.  Of course, each of these offices works cooperatively with each other, while also authorized to adjudicate alleged violations independently.

Student Life [top]

Main Office
Location: Bell Tower Building East, Room 1803
Telephone/V/TTY: (805) 437-8512
Fax: (805) 437-8529
Web:  http://www.csuci.edu/students/stusrvice.htm
Office Hours:  Mon. – Fri., 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Purpose

Student Life co-curricular programs and services provide learning opportunities that inspire intellectual, personal and civic growth for leadership in a diverse and complex world.

Introduction

Student Life programs and services include: Student Leadership Programs, Career Development Services, Personal Counseling and Student Health Services, Disability Resource Programs, Multicultural Programs, New Student, Orientation and Transition Programs, Outreach and Student Success Programs, and judicial programs and services.

Student Life co-curricular programs, which support the educational mission of the University, are administered through the following offices: the Dean of Students Office (DOS), Access, Orientation and Transition (AOT), and Leadership, Career and Health (LCH).

Dean of Students

Location: Bell Tower Building East, Room 1804
Telephone (805) 437-8512
Fax: (805) 437-8529
Office Hours: Mon. – Fri., 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

The Dean of Students Office, in concert with the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs, is responsible for promoting and establishing a student-centered environment that is conducive to the intellectual, emotional, social, physical and spiritual well-being of CSUCI students.  Consistent with the mission of CSUCI, the Dean of Students oversees services and activities which are designed to support as well as enhance the overall quality of student life at California State University Channel Islands.

Access, Orientation and Transition

Disability Resource Programs

Location: Educational Access Center - Bell Tower Building, Room 1541
Telephone (V/TTY): (805) 437-3331
Fax: (805) 437-8529
Email: accommodations@csuci.edu
Web:  http://www.csuci.edu/drp/index.htm
Office Hours:  Mon. – Thu., 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Fri., 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Disability Resource Programs (DRP) empowers students with disabilities by  providing an environment that enriches their educational experience through inclusion, advocacy and support. DRP services ensure equitable access so that students may become engaged in their development of both educational and lifelong pursuits. We accomplish this by providing students with academic accommodations and services in a manner that promotes independence, self-advocacy and accountability.

DRP offers intake, assessment of needs and facilitation of academic and other accommodations for students who choose to identify their disability to the University and register for services.  Academic accommodations are provided based on disability-related needs under sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. These services may include but are not limited to:

  • Liaison to campus programs and departments
  • Disability management counseling
  • Computer lab with assistive technology software
  • Test proctoring in private study rooms with extended test time
  • Scribes for examinations
  • Alternate format services
  • Note takers or taped lectures
  • Readers
  • Sign language interpreters
  • Priority Registration
  • Computer Aided Real-time Translation (CART)

Students requesting accommodations are strongly encouraged to contact DRP prior to the beginning of the semester and present appropriate written documentation of the disability.

Consult the calendar section of this guidebook for important intake and finals testing dates for students registered for services. Please note: It is important to schedule appointments with a disabilities counselor in advance of all services. Contact Disability Resource Programs for more information.

For additional details on resources available for students with disabilities, including eligibility information, please contact us directly or visit the Disability Resource Programs website.

Educational Opportunity Program

Location:  Bell Tower Building East, Room 1808
Telephone: (805) 437-8939
Fax: (805) 437-3211
Web:  http://www.csuci.edu/studentlife/eop.htm
Office Hours: Mon. – Fri., 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) provides targeted support aimed at increasing academic accomplishment and individual empowerment. The ultimate goal is to provide incoming students from disadvantaged backgrounds with the tools that will help them succeed in college and graduate from California State University Channel Islands.
EOP services include:

  • Summer Bridge Program
  • University 100 – Student Life and College Success
  • Priority registration
  • Academic guidance and programming
  • Financial advising and assistance
  • Academic development workshops
  • Student leadership development
  • Career exploration
  • Mid-semester evaluations
  • End-of-year awards ceremony

Educational Talent Search

Location: Bell Tower Building East, Room 1852
Telephone: (805) 437-3172
Fax: (805) 437-3211
Web:  http://www.csuci.edu/ets/

Educational Talent Search (ETS), a federally funded TRIO program of the U.S. Department of Education, is designed to assist participants in reaching their academic potential. The program assists students who meet federal income guidelines and those who may be the first in their families to go to college. While the ETS staff is employed through CSU Channel Islands, the program is not used as a recruitment tool for the University. Rather, participants receive assistance in applying to any college, university or other qualified institution of post-secondary education.

The following goals guide the work of the ETS staff:

  • Identify, recruit and select participants who have the potential to succeed in completing high school or GED programs, as well as post-secondary education;
  • Familiarize participants with the college selection, admissions and financial aid application processes;
  • Assess and guide participants’ interests in professional careers;
  • Teach participants to use state-of-the-art technology to explore careers and colleges and to improve their school performance;
  • Provide experiences that will enhance participants’ intellectual, cultural, social and personal development; and
  • Motivate participants to maximize their academic and personal potential.

Multicultural and Women’s & Gender Student Center

Location: Bell Tower Building East, Room 1808
Telephone: (805) 437-8407
Fax: (805) 437-3211
Web:  http://www.csuci.edu/studentlife/MWGC.htm
Hours: Mon. – Fri., 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

The MWGSC works closely with the Center for Multicultural Engagement to achieve the University mission of graduating students with multicultural perspectives.

Multiculturalism—A Working Definition: Multiculturalism at CSUCI means respectfully coexisting with people of different abilities, identities, and/or practices (including ethnic, racial, gender, sexual, national, and/or (non-)religious) in an environment of intellectual curiosity, self-reflection, and civic engagement.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Multicultural and Women’s & Gender Student Center (MWGSC) is to educate students on issues of diversity and equality, to advocate for underrepresented groups on campus, to affirm and celebrate the unique heritage of our students, promote awareness, understanding and appreciation for all peoples and cultures, to be a uniting force on campus, and to foster an environment that is emotionally, mentally, physically, and spiritually safe and beneficial to all areas of student life and development.

Events, Services and Activities
  • Safe space on campus for students to relax, study and socialize
  • Diversity training for student leaders
  • Co-curricular events that honor students’ unique heritage and stimulate identity formation
  • Multicultural resources and educational materials are provided in the Diversity Library
  • Student club and organization support
    • Meeting space
    • Student internships
    • Event co-sponsorships and collaborations

Consult the calendar section of this guidebook for event information, including the Celebration Series monthly theme highlighting cultural identity. For additional details on events and resources available for students, please visit the MWGSC website.

New Student, Orientation and Transition Programs

Location: New Student Center - Bell Tower Building, Room 1548
Telephone: (805) 437-3160
Fax: (805) 437-3211
Web:  http://www.csuci.edu/nsotp/

New Student, Orientation and Transition Programs (NSOTP) supports University recruitment and retention initiatives by coordinating events, activities and services that integrate new students holistically (socially and academically) into the CSUCI community. NSOTP consists of three programmatic elements: Island View Orientation, the New Student Center and Transition Programs.

Island View Orientation

Island View Orientation is offered to incoming freshmen and transfer students prior to the start of the fall and spring semesters, and prepares students for a successful transition to the University.

New Student Center

The New Student Center (NSC) is located in the Bell Tower in Room 1548 and is staffed by trained Peer Mentors who seek to make both individual connections with students as well as facilitate small group interaction.  Peer Mentors plan social events to attract students into the NSC, facilitate a connection between themselves and their mentors and facilitate peer group interaction.  Peer Mentors also plan curricular events such as speech practice sessions and group study sessions to assist with the transition into CI’s academic life.  The hours of the NSC are: Mon. – Thu., 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.; Fri., 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Transition Programs

NSOTP plans and implements a variety of large and small scale events designed to assist with students’ transition to the University:

  • The annual Welcome Celebration event, typically held the Sunday prior to the first day of the fall semester, is an opportunity for the campus community, incoming students and their families to unite in celebrating the start of the academic year.
  • Ride the Tide consists of a series of events held during the first week of school that welcomes and acquaints students to the University and supports the development of their social networks and involvement.
  • The Ask Me Campaign provides a concierge-type booth staffed by campus volunteers during the first few days of the semester to respond to information and directional queries of new students.
  • Be a Part From the Start is a 10-week campus-wide student retention program that consists of a plethora of activities and events designed to help students engage in the University from the moment of arrival at CSUCI.
  • Block parties are typically held on the second Friday of every month from 9:00 p.m. to midnight on Ventura Street between Santa Cruz and Anacapa villages.

For more information about NSOTP, including program information, please visit our website or email or call us.

University Outreach

Location: Bell Tower Building East, Room 1836
Telephone: (805) 437-3155
Fax: (805) 437-3211
Web:  http://www.csuci.edu/studentlife/University_Outreach.htm

University Outreach motivates and informs K-8 students of postsecondary educational options and serves to create a college-going culture in Ventura County.  In doing so, University Outreach provides four programs targeted at achieving this goal:

Pathway to College

The Pathway to College Campus Visit program takes place every Friday during the school year and includes a “How to Get to College” presentation, CSUCI student panel and an informative and historical tour of CSUCI.

COMM-Unity 101

CSUCI Communication 101 students visit local sixth through eighth grade schools and present college preparation information as a part of their final class project.

Parent Institute for Quality Education (PIQE)

PIQE, a non-profit organization, and the CSU collaborate to conduct a nine-week curriculum that informs and empowers parents of first-generation students about education from kindergarten to 12th grade.

Leaders in Education Awareness Program (LEAP)

LEAP is comprised of 10 CSUCI student volunteers who present the Pathway to College Campus Visit program to students in grades K-8.  By participating in LEAP, CSUCI students have the opportunity to be involved in shaping the community’s youth and developing leadership skills.

For more information about University Outreach or to learn more about volunteer opportunities, please visit the website or contact our office.

Campus Recreation

Location: Recreation Center (Arroyo Hall)
Telephone: (805) 437-8902
E-mail: ACRTeam@csuci.edu
Web:  http://www.csuci.edu/recreation/index.htm
Hours: (Please visit the Recreation Center for a list of current hours.)

Campus Recreation, through its programs and services, assists students in creating and maintaining healthy lifestyles by balancing the demands of academic pursuits with the benefits of “wellness” through physical fitness, competition and recreation.  Campus Recreation provides programming and activities in the following eight categories: Intramural and Extramural Sports, Informal Recreation, Sports Clubs, Instructional Programs, Health and Fitness, Waterfront, Outdoor Adventures and Special Events.  Descriptions of these categories are below.

Campus Recreation offers three facilities for students to use and enjoy:

  • The Recreation Center is home to our fitness center with state of the art fitness equipment. The Rec Center also has a multi-purpose court which is used for volleyball and basketball.
  • Potrero Field is on campus next to the Rec Center on Oxnard Street. The two multi-use fields are available for soccer, flag football, lacrosse, Ultimate and more. The fields are utilized by our sports clubs, intramural sports program and informal recreation play. See the Rec Center for details on availability.
  • The CSUCI Waterfront Center is located at the docks in the Channel Islands Harbor, approximately 35 minutes from campus, at 3950 Bluefin Circle. The Waterfront houses our sailing, kayaking, rowing and windsurfing activities and is home to our Sailing Club.

Informal Recreation

The Informal Recreation program provides an outlet for the University community to participate in a variety of sports.  Scheduled times are provided for individuals to participate at their leisure whether it is to just shoot some hoops, play in a pickup game or work on skill development.

Intramural and Extramural Sports

The Intramural Sports program offers the University community opportunities to join in organized sport competitions.  A variety of structured sporting events are offered to satisfy as many skill levels as possible. Scheduled tournaments, league play and challenges are offered throughout the year. Opportunities include women’s, men’s and co-recreational play with appropriate rules presiding over each. Tournaments and/or leagues are offered in basketball, Ultimate Frisbee, Quickball, volleyball, flag football and soccer. Extramural sports opportunities are occasionally offered for our students to participate against other institutions.  These experiences are organized on a regional, state and national basis.  See the Campus Recreation staff for possible opportunities.

Sports Clubs

A sports club is a group of students voluntarily organized for the purpose of furthering their common interests in an activity through participation and/or competition.  These interests may be competitive, recreational, instructional or a combination thereof.  Sports clubs may represent the University in intra-club competition or conduct inter-club activities such as practice, instruction, social and tournament play.  Sports clubs are designed to be a learning experience for the members through their involvement in leadership, sportsmanship, fund raising, public relations, organization, administration, budgeting, marketing, management, and scheduling, as well as the development of physical skills in the particular sport. Current sports clubs include Sailing, Lacrosse, Volleyball and the Bicycle Kitchen club. Please contact Campus Recreation for information on how to start a sports club or become a member of a current club.

Health and Fitness

There are five components of health-related fitness: cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and body composition. The Recreation Center has the resources to provide this comprehensive program to its members. Cardiovascular training, general conditioning, resistance training, and flexibility programs are offered free of charge to Dolphin Passport holders.

Outdoor Adventures

Outdoor Adventures utilize nature’s resources (oceans, mountains, rivers, and wilderness) to challenge the physical body as well as the mind. Whether it’s fishing off the coast of Southern California, camping out on one of the five Channel Islands or enjoying a morning hike culminating at the highest peak in the Santa Monica Mountains, everyone who joins us is always amazed with what they discover about themselves and the world around them.

The Waterfront Program

The Waterfront Program offers various instructional and safety classes in kayaking, sailing, rowing and, new this year, windsurfing. Whether you are experienced or a novice the Waterfront is a great place to learn and have fun.

Instructional Programs

Instructional programs provide learning opportunities for participants to improve their skills and knowledge in order to enhance enjoyment relevant to sports participation. Clinics, workshops and skill sessions are used towards achieving this goal. Examples include sailing, kayaking, windsurfing, dance, yoga, golf, tennis and SCUBA diving.

Special Events

Special events are events that generally do not fit into another category or are a combination of categories of program offerings. Special events promote wellness through participation in recreation and leisure activities.

For information about athletics at CSUCI, please see Athletics under the Introduction section of this guidebook.

Leadership, Career and Health

Leadership, Career and Health provides leadership opportunities for students and is directly responsible for a variety of exciting co-curricular activities and events. Some of these events include:

  • Welcome Celebration
  • Family Weekend
  • Dolphin Days
  • Career Fair
  • Graduate School Information Fair
  • Back to Basics
  • Leadership Transition Conference
  • Alcohol education programs

Associated Students Inc. (ASI)

Location: The Hub, Administrative Offices
Telephone: (805) 437-2622
Fax: (805) 437-2793
Web:  http://asi.csuci.edu/
Office Hours: Mon. – Fri., 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

All currently registered students are members of Associated Students Incorporated (ASI) and pay both an associated student fee and a student body center fee as part of their registration fees. ASI is the umbrella organization for four entities:

  • Student Government (SG)
  • Student Programming Board (SPB)
  • The Channel Islands View Student Newspaper
  • The Nautical Yearbook

ASI – Student Government

Location: The Hub, Suite 111
Telephone: (805) 437-2734
Fax: (805) 437-2793
Email: sgasi@csuci.edu
Web:  http://studentgov.csuci.edu/index.htm

Student Government serves the student body by voicing the needs of all students through equal representation. All students are eligible to participate in Student Government. Student Government communicates with students about campus, statewide, and national affairs and encourages civic engagement within the community.

ASI – Student Programming Board

Location: The Hub, Suite 112
Telephone: (805) 437-2730
Fax: (805) 437-2793
Email: asi.spb@csuci.edu
Web:  http://spb.csuci.edu/index.htm

Student Programming Board (SPB) is a student organization that builds University culture and pride through the planning, promotion, and implementation of student-centered events and activities. SPB works as a team to plan and implement successful community programs and events that benefit the student body at large.

ASI – Channel Islands View Student Newspaper

Location: The Hub, Suite 113
Telephone: (805) 437-2753
Fax: (805) 437-2793
Email: ciview.editor@csuci.edu
Web:  http://ciview.csuci.edu/index.htm

The Channel Islands View student newspaper is staffed entirely by students. This monthly publication provides information about upcoming events, student editorials and updates about important issues pertaining to students. All students are welcome to join newspaper staff.

ASI – The Nautical Student Yearbook

Location: The Hub, Suite 114
Telephone: (805) 437-3121
Fax: (805) 437-2793
Email: nautical@csuci.edu
Web:  http://yearbook.csuci.edu/index.htm

Students combine meaningful articles and photography with the latest in technological design to produce this collegiate-level student yearbook. All students are welcome to join The Nautical yearbook staff.

Career Development Services

Location: Bell Tower Building, Room 2705
Telephone: (805) 437-3270
Fax: (805) 437-8899
Web:   http://www.csuci.edu/careerdevelopment/index.htm
Office Hours: Mon. – Thu., 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Fri., 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Career Development Services Resources

  • Career Counseling:  The purpose of career counseling is to guide students through the career planning process of self-assessment, occupational exploration, career decision making, identifying goals and developing a plan of action to reach them.
  • Career Center:  The Career Center contains reference materials for students and employers. Students have access to computer workstations through which online job searching is available.
Career Fair

Career Fairs, held each spring semester, are a great opportunity for students to obtain leads and contacts for full and part-time jobs, internships, summer employment, and informational interviewing.

Graduate School Information Fair

The Graduate School Information Fair is a great opportunity for students to meet graduate school representatives and to explore options for graduate schools as well as gain valuable information and insight from school representatives.

Internship Opportunities

Local employers frequently contact Career Development Services (CDS) to recruit student interns. By integrating classroom theory into the world of work, students acquire firsthand experience in a work environment related to their career interests. Internships are offered during the fall, spring and summer.

Student Employment

On-campus employment is a convenient way to meet financial needs while attending college.  On and off-campus career opportunities, jobs and internships are available for viewing through the Dolphin CareerLink Web page. Students interested in viewing these openings need to contact CDS in order to access jobs online. Applications for on-campus employment are available online or in the Career Center.

Co-Curricular Portfolio and Transcript Program

The co-curricular portfolio serves as an official compilation of documentation of a student’s involvement and achievement in co-curricular activities and learning experiences. Students can demonstrate their co-curricular learning and proficiency by providing evidence of each co-curricular activity and placing it in the portfolio.

Graduate Leadership Opportunities

CDS staff will assist students in researching graduate fellowships and research and internship opportunities. Students interested in graduate school will benefit from learning about resources within the CSU system that offer support for continued education.

Personal Counseling Services

Location: Student Health and Counseling Center (Yuba Hall)
Telephone: (805) 437-8828
Fax: (805) 437-8829
Web:  http://www.csuci.edu/students/personalcounsel.htm
Office Hours: Mon. – Fri., 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (After-hours appointments available upon request)

Personal Counseling Services (PCS) supports the academic, personal and interpersonal development of CSUCI students by providing:

  • short-term individual and group counseling;
  • crisis intervention;
  • referrals;
  • consultation for faculty, staff, and parents; and
  • educational programs for the campus community.

Personal Counseling Services carefully adheres to legal and professional standards of ethics and confidentiality.  Dr. Alan Pasternak, coordinator of PCS, can be reached at the above telephone number.

Student Clubs and Organizations

Location: Bell Tower Building, Room 1538 – S.E.A.L. Center
Telephone: (805) 437-3356
Fax: (805) 437-8529
Web:  http://www.csuci.edu/clubsandorgs/index.htm
Office Hours: Mon. – Fri., 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Clubs and organizations provide a great way for students to connect with each other and get involved in the University and local communities.  Students meet to have fun, share their passion for a particular cause or perform community service for those in need.  There are many opportunities for students to join an existing club or organization or start their own.  Students should visit the Student Engagement and Applied Leadership (S.E.A.L) Center for more information or the clubs and organizations website.

The S.E.A.L. Center coordinates the application and renewal of student clubs and organizations each semester and provides educational opportunities and guidance for individual students and student clubs and organizations throughout the year.

Student Advisory Board on Student Life (SABUL)

SABUL is comprised of the presidents of all campus clubs and organizations and serves as an advisory board to the vice president for Student Affairs on matters of University policies, guidelines, procedures and other related campus issues.

CSU Executive Order No. 1006 (supersedes CSU Executive Order No. 969)

This executive order (EO) develops and communicates systemwide policies, procedures, and/or guidelines for student organizations and activities.  To view this EO, please visit http://www.calstate.edu/eo/EO-1006.html.

Student Health Services

Location:  Student Health and Counseling Center (Yuba Hall)
Telephone: (805) 437-8828
Fax: (805) 437-8829
V/TTY:  (805) 437-8510
Web:  http://www.csuci.edu/studenthealth/index.htm
Hours:  Mon. – Thu., 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Fri., 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The purpose of Student Health Services is to promote good physical and emotional health.  Emphasis is placed on the prevention of illness through education. All regularly enrolled students are offered basic health services paid through student fees.  There is no charge to see a physician or other medical provider. Additional fees may be charged for some immunizations, outside lab tests, and x-rays, if needed. Services available at the Student Health and Counseling Center and at some community clinics include the following:

  • Diagnosis and treatment of acute illness and injuries
  • Physical examinations
  • Family planning, including the state-sponsored Family PACT program
  • PAP smears
  • Pregnancy testing
  • STD screening and treatment
  • HIV testing
  • Immunizations
  • TB testing
  • Smoking cessation
  • Mental health (in conjunction with Personal Counseling Services)
  • Health education
  • Student Health Advisory Committee
Community Medical Clinics

When the Student Health and Counseling Center is closed or a student is unable to get to campus, basic health care services are available for no cost at any of the eight Ventura County Medical Clinics listed below. Students must present their student identification card to be seen.  (Preferred sites are marked with an *.)

  • *Magnolia Family Medical Clinic, 2240 E. Gonzales Rd., Oxnard (805) 981-5151, Urgent Care: (805) 981-5181
  • *Moorpark Family Care Center, 35 West Los Angeles Ave., Moorpark (805) 529-4624
  • *Las Islas Family Medical Group, 325 W. Channel Islands Blvd., Oxnard (805) 385-8662, Urgent Care: (805) 483-0195
  • *West Ventura Medical Clinic, 133 West Santa Clara St., Ventura (805) 641-5600, Urgent Care: (805) 641-5620
  • Conejo Valley Family Care Center, 223 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. #102, Thousand Oaks (805) 370-0600
  • Santa Paula Medical Clinic, 1334 East Main St., Santa Paula (805) 933-1122
  • Sierra Vista Family Medical Clinic, 4531 Alamo St., Simi Valley (805) 520-3248
  • Fillmore Medical Clinic, 828 Ventura Street, Fillmore (805) 524-2000, Urgent Care (805) 524-8604
Emergency Care

On a fee-for-services basis, 24-hour emergency care is available at:

  • St. John’s Pleasant Valley Hospital, 2309 Antonio Avenue, Camarillo, Emergency Room: (805) 389-5810
  • St. John’s Regional Medical Center, 1600 North Rose Avenue, Oxnard, Emergency Room: (805) 988-2674
  • Ventura County Medical Center, 3291 Loma Vista Road, Ventura, California, Emergency Room: (805) 652-6165

Student Leadership Programs

Location:  Bell Tower Building, Room 1538 – S.E.A.L. Center
Phone:  (805) 437-3356
Web:  http://www.csuci.edu/studentlife/stuleader.htm

Student Leadership Programs promotes leadership skills and development by providing opportunities, resources and training for students who want to learn how to become effective leaders or enhance their existing skills. Leadership training is accomplished through the use of presentations and interactive and participative activities that are centered on a variety of topics to help students become well-rounded leaders.  In addition, workshops and seminars on a variety of topics are presented throughout the year, including fall and spring leadership retreats.

The Student Engagement and Applied Leadership (S.E.A.L.) Center

The S.E.A.L. Center:

  • provides resources and services for student leaders, clubs and organizations, advisors and the CSUCI community on the topics of student engagement, applied leadership and co-curricular involvement;
  • offers a resource library for student leaders as well as any student who is interested in becoming a student leader;
  • fosters an atmosphere that is welcoming and inviting; and
  • provides space for student leaders and clubs and organizations to hold meetings, workshops and retreats and organize events, programs, activities, and recognition opportunities.
The CI Leadership Program

The CI Leadership Program provides the tools and services to help in the advancement of effective student leaders to serve CSUCI and the greater community.  For more information, please visit the S.E.A.L. Center, located in Bell Tower Room 1538.

Student Union (opening in Fall 2009)

Telephone: (805)-437-8932
Fax: (805) 437-2793

The Student Union is a facility designed for the purpose of student leisure, co-curricular programs and socialization; it was built ‘for the students, by the students.’ It contains lounge space, food services, a convenience store, entertainment venues, and conference rooms. The Student Union houses the offices of the ASI executive director, the chair of ASI, the Student Union ASI coordinator, the coordinator of Student Leadership Programs, The Nautical yearbook, the CI View student newspaper, Student Programming Board, and Student Government.  The Hub, which currently serves as the temporary Student Union, will continue to house ASI offices until the new Student Union opens in the Fall 2009 semester (more information about The Hub is below).  The Student Union will also offer space dedicated to the operations of campus clubs and organizations and an outdoor area called the “Tree House,” where students can either relax in-between their classes or program activities and events.

The Hub

Location: Corner of Santa Barbara Rd. and Ventura Rd.
Telephone: (805)-437-8932
Fax: (805) 437-2793
Web:  http://www.csuci.edu/studentlife/hub.htm
Hours: Mon. – Thurs., 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.; Fri., 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

The Hub currently serves as the Student Union and is a multi-purpose student-centered building. It is a great place to relax between classes, get a snack, hang out, work on group projects and attend great events.  Activities at The Hub are designed to encourage student participation in University life, foster a sense of community and provide social, recreational, multicultural and educational events which contribute to student development in each of the Dimensions of Development.  In addition, the ASI offices of Student Programming Board, Student Government, the CI View student newspaper and The Nautical yearbook are currently located in The Hub.  The ASI offices will relocate to the new Student Union in Fall 2009.

Amenities at The Hub currently include:

  • Conference room
  • Study room
  • Computers with Internet access and design programs
  • Student club/organization resource room
  • Ping pong, foosball and pool tables
  • PS2 and 65” flat screen gaming TV
  • Theatre room with 62” flat screen TV and surround sound
  • Three additional 31” flat screen TVs
  • Large park