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Student Guidebook

Introduction to CSU Channel Islands

Table of Contents

Message from the Vice President for Student Affairs [top]

Purpose of the Student Guidebook [top]

The vice president for Student Affairs has been delegated the responsibility of providing information to students regarding University policies, guidelines and procedures. In order to fulfill this responsibility, the Student Guidebook has been created by staff within the Division of Student Affairs, in addition to contributions from other campus departments, to provide information regarding University rules, regulations, programs, and services. The Guidebook will also assist in defining your rights and responsibilities as a student at California State University Channel Islands (CI).

Although every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in the Student Guidebook, students and others who use it should note that laws, rules, regulations, and policies are subject to change without notice from time to time and that these changes may alter the information contained in this publication. When information is revised, the changes will be communicated on the CI website (www.csuci.edu). All revisions will supersede previous information.

It is our goal to assist all students with interpreting this information and utilizing it as they experience various curricular and co-curricular programs at CI. If the Guidebook leaves any of your questions unanswered, please contact us at the Vice President for Student Affairs office at (805) 437-8536 for clarification. We look forward to assisting you during your matriculation at CI.

University Mission [top]

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.

CI Mission-Based Learning Outcomes [top]

CI 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:

  • Identify and describe the modern world and issues facing societies from multiple perspectives including those within and across disciplines, cultures and nations (when appropriate); and
  • Analyze issues, and develop and convey to others solutions to problems using the methodologies, tools and techniques of an academic discipline.

Characteristics of CI Graduates [top]

CI Graduates are:

  • Informed about past, present, and future issues affecting human society and the natural world, and the inter-relatedness of society and the natural world;
  • Empowered with the disciplinary and interdisciplinary knowledge necessary to evaluate problems, the ability to translate knowledge into judgment and action, and excellent communication skills for conveying their interpretations and opinions to a diverse audience;
  • Creative in developing imaginative self-expression and independent thinking, with joy and passion for learning; and
  • Dedicated to maintaining the principles of intellectual honesty, democracy, and social justice, and to participating in human society and the natural world as socially responsible individual citizens.

SAFE On Campus [top]

SAFE On Campus logo

SAFE (Students, Administrators and Faculty for Equality) on Campus is a program sponsored by the Center for Multicultural Engagement.

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, after 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.

For additional information regarding SAFE on Campus, please contact Julia Balén, Associate Professor, English and Faculty Director of the Center for Multicultural Engagement at (805) 437-8435.

Police Services [top]

Placer Hall (adjacent to Lot A1)
(805) 437-8444 (non-emergency)
Dial 911 for emergencies
http://www.csuci.edu/police/

The CI Police Department is a certified police agency and is responsible for providing comprehensive law enforcement services for the campus. Its administrative offices are located in Placer Hall, adjacent to parking lot A1. CI Police Officers are commissioned peace officers with full enforcement authority who are also certified as emergency medical technicians (EMT-1). Police Officers are on duty 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and are the first responders to all campus emergencies.

Crime Reporting

The CI Police Department is officially designated to receive crime reports. Call the Police Department immediately to report any crime that occurs on campus. Timely crime alerts are prepared and distributed campus-wide via a comprehensive communication system when there is a continuing threat to the safety of students or employees. The Police Department maintains a daily activity log, and crime reports may be obtained, subject to restrictions allowable under California's Public Records Act, at the Police & Parking Services Customer Service Counter in Placer Hall.

Emergency Procedures

The University has a comprehensive Emergency Operations Plan designed to assist campus officials with managing a response to a man-made or natural disaster. Emergency Procedure Posters located at entrances to all buildings on campus are designed to provide instructions to students and employees in the event of a disaster. In addition, each building on campus has designated Emergency Building Marshals who have been trained and equipped to provide direction to students and employees if an order to evacuate or shelter in place is given by public safety officials. For more information about the campus' emergency preparedness efforts please visit the Web at http://www.csuci.edu/police/emergency-preparedness/index.htm.

For more information about CI's emergency procedures, please see the Emergency Response Guide (PDF).

Additional information about CI's Police Services is available online and in the University Catalog.

Transportation & Parking Services [top]

Placer Hall (adjacent to Lot A1)
(805) 437-8430
http://www.csuci.edu/parking/

Transportation & Parking Services (T&PS) provides a variety of services to the campus community. Information about these services is available at the administrative offices located in Placer Hall, on the Web page or by calling (805) 437-8430.

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 the Parking Management Bureau at http://pmbonline.org/. Parking regulations are also available on the Web.

Vista Shuttle Bus Service

As an alternative to parking on campus, a shuttle service is offered at a reduced cost of $25 per semester for students, faculty and staff. For your convenience, the shuttle operates from three (3) sites:

  • Oxnard
    • "C" Street Transfer Point: "C" Street and Channel Islands Blvd.
    • Oxnard College: Southwest corner of Bard Road and Simpson Drive
  • Camarillo
    • Camarillo Metrolink Station: Lewis Road and Ventura Boulevard

The shuttle service is available Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 10:20 p.m., and Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:20 p.m. Parking at off-campus locations is free. To utilize this service and purchase your photo shuttle card, stop by T&PS to complete an application and have your photo taken. Allow 10 minutes to process your card.

Alternative Transportation Resources

The campus encourages all forms of ride sharing as a strategy to reduce single vehicle trips to campus. For more information about alternative forms of transportation please visit the Police & Parking Services Customer Service Counter located in Placer Hall or read about rideshare on the Web at http://www.csuci.edu/parking/Rideshare_Information.htm.

Bicycles

Bicyclists must comply with all applicable California Vehicle Code regulations 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.

Technology & Communication [top]

T&C Help Desk

The Help Desk is located on the first floor of the John Spoor Broome Library. Hours are: (Fall and Spring semester) Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m.–8 p.m.; Friday, 7:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Summer hours are Monday through Friday, 8: a.m. to 5 p.m.

Computing Lab

Instructional computing labs are housed in various locations on campus and are discipline specific. Student public access computers and printers are located in the Library. In addition, there is a limited number of laptop computers that students can check out from the Library. All student public use computers are installed with commonly used software including, word processing, spreadsheet, data analysis, and Internet connectivity tools.

myCI

myCI is the campus single point of access for major campus applications, including CI Learn, CI Records, campus email and Dolphin files (http://myci.csuci.edu). Only one Dolphin login and Dolphin password are required to access all resources located in myCI.

myCI Login and Passwords

When admitted to the University, a letter is generated with the student's individual User ID (Dolphin login) and instructions on how to activate the myCI account. This letter will be sent to the address on file with the University. Once an account has been activated, the Dolphin login and Password are used to gain access to myCI (http://myci.csuci.edu) which provides single sign-on to: CI Learn, CI Records, Dolphin email, and Dolphin Files. The same login credentials are used to gain access to the University wireless network, and to log on to University computers. Students will be required to change this password every 200 days. Instructions on changing your password can be found at http://www.csuci.edu/it/passwordchange/.

CI Learn

CI Learn is the official web-based learning management system and is used to deliver course material electronically. CI Learn based courses can be accessed 24/7 and is accessed through myCI. Not all instructors use CI Learn.

CI Records

CI Records is the system of record for many academic activities such as class registration, financial aid, and final posting of grades.

Dolphin Email

Dolphin Email accounts are automatically provided to all registered students.

Dolphin Files

Dolphin Files is a web based repository for documents and images that can be retrieved from any web browser. This folder of files can also be accessed on the campus network drive via a campus computer.

Wireless Network

CI 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 - Illegal Electronics File Sharing and Protection of Electronic Copyrighted Material

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 Help Desk in Room 1340 in the Broome Library, call us at (805) 437-8552, or send an e-mail to: helpdesk@csuci.edu.

The Cove Bookstore [top]

Town Center (behind the Broome Library)
(805) 437-8833 or (805) 482-5456
bookstore@csuci.edu
http://www.csuci.bkstr.com

The Cove Bookstore is dedicated to serving the academic mission of CI. 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. For hours and additional information, please contact The Cove or visit their Web page.

Campus Dining Services [top]

http://universityglencorp.csuci.edu

Islands Café

Presented by University Glen Corporation, 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 specialties, pizza, various entrée selections, and desserts. There is also a salad and soup bar as well as a cereal and breakfast bar, which is available throughout the day.

Student Union

The Student Union offers a variety of food and beverage items on the first floor. Choices available include specialty salads, deli sandwiches, hotdogs, individual pizzas, coffee drinks, frozen specialty drinks, delicious pastries and frozen yogurt. Additionally, the Sea Store (located adjacent to the games room) provides a wide variety of snacks and beverages.

Broome Library

Located on the first floor next to the entrance, Freudian Sip provides a wide variety of coffee drinks, frozen specialty drinks, and delicious pastries.

Campus Community Meal Plan: Dining Dollars

Note: This optional meal plan is for use in all campus and Town Center food operations. It does not apply to students living on campus in student housing who participate in a mandatory meal plan program.

This meal plan allows campus community members to deposit a balance on your Dolphin (campus identification) card. Advantages to having this meal plan include bonuses received when adding dollars to your card. The larger the deposit applied to your Dolphin card, the greater the discount! With Dining 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.

For more information about campus food services, meal plans, catering and weekly menus, visit http://universityglencorp.csuci.edu.

The University Glen Town Center

Currently available in the Town Center are: Juice it Up, Subway and Tortillas Grill with more options to come in the future.

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