Academic Advising Center

Each college has an academic advising network for its students. In general, students who have declared a major will be assigned an adviser within that major. All members of the faculty have scheduled conference hours posted on their office doors. Students are required to meet with a faculty adviser prior to registering for the next semester's courses. Please note that the student, not the adviser, bears final responsibility for seeing that his or her program fulfills degree requirements. Students are encouraged to consult with an adviser about course scheduling, registration procedures and grading practices, as well as academic problems and concerns. The adviser can call a conference with the student at any time, with reasonable notice. The functions of academic advising at UMass Dartmouth include:

• Assisting students in self-understanding and self-acceptance (value clarification, understanding abilities, interests and limitations).
• Assisting students in their consideration of life goals by relating interests, skills, abilities, and values to careers, the world of work and the nature and purpose of higher education.
• Assisting students in developing an educational plan consistent with life goals and objectives (alternative course action, alternate career considerations, and selections of courses).
• Assisting students in developing decision-making skills.
• Providing accurate information about institutional policies, procedures, resources, and programs.
• Making referrals to other institutional or community support services.
• Assisting students in evaluation or reevaluation of progress toward established goals and educational plans.
• Providing information about students to the institution, colleges and/or academic departments.
• Facilitating the students' successful attainment of educational and career goals.
• Facilitating the students' achievement of GPAs consistent with their abilities.
• Making students aware of the wide range of services and educational opportunities that maybe pertinent to their educational objectives.
• Assisting students in exploring the possible short-and-long range consequences of their choices.
• Assisting students in choosing educational and career objectives commensurate with their interests and abilities.

All students without an assigned faculty adviser, (including undeclared majors) should report to the University's Academic Advising Center. The Academic Advising Center, located in Room 008 of the Administration Building, 508-999-8455, is open every day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and offers academic information to all students. The center is staffed by faculty members who assist students needing help with course selection, choosing a major, finding an adviser, getting registered, or solving other problems.
Note: Students who are unaware of their adviser should contact the secretary of their academic department. See section on Academic Departmental Chairpersons and Secretaries.

You need to get a copy of the Schedule of Courses every semester you attend the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, because each semester the course offerings, faculty assignments, schedule numbers and classrooms change. One of the most helpful items in the Schedule is the Calendar on page II which contains important deadlines and dates for academic procedures. The Schedule also contains an information section, the list of courses offered, a service directory and faculty directory. The class hours are listed in the Schedule of Courses using a 12 hour clock.

Pre-Medical, Pre-Law, MBA Advising

Students who wish to prepare for admission into graduate schools of medicine, law, or business have many options open to them. By the judicious use of electives, any student within the College of Arts and Sciences can satisfy the course requirements of most medical, law, or business schools. Any student interested in pursuing one of these careers should see one of the following advisors early in his or her academic career:

• Medicine: Prof. Alan Bates, Chemistry Department; Prof. Robert Griffith, Biology Department, and Prof. Kenneth Oliveira, Biology. The Biology and Chemistry Departments both offer formally-structured premedical options but pre-med advising is available to students, in any major, who are aiming at a medical career.
• Law: Kenneth Manning, Political Science Department
• Business: Dennis Shaul, Management Department

Academic Resource Center

The Academic Resource Center (ARC) is an academic support service which provides peer tutoring, small group review sessions, workshops, handouts for all students, as well as support services for disabled students free of charge.

The goal of the ARC is to help students achieve academic excellence. The ARC is organized into four centers: the Disabled Student Services, Math and Business Center, Science and Engineering Center, and Writing and Reading Center. Each of these centers has a professional director and is staffed by qualified, caring student tutors and aides who have been recommended by faculty. These centers are in the following convenient locations:

Center for Access and Success

Group I-016. 508-999-8711
Support for students with disabilities, including mobility assistance, note takers, information for Talking Books, advocacy.

Math and Business Center

Group I-010. 508-999-8716
Tutoring in algebra, calculus, accounting, economics, management science, and elementary statistics.

Science and Engineering Center

Group II 217B. 508-999-8718
Tutoring in biology, chemistry, physics, nursing, civil, electrical, computer, and mechanical engineering.

Writing/Reading Center

Group I-220. 508-999-8710
Tutoring in English, history, philosophy, political science, psychology, sociology, English as a second language, essay writing, research papers, business and technical communication, reading, and study skills.

In addition, through a federal Student Support Services grant, the following services are available to eligible students: mentors, study groups and study partners, assistance in preparing applications for graduate school, individualized needs assessments, and cultural activities.

Admissions

The Admissions Office will provide students, faculty, staff and administration with the appropriate view books and application forms for use by family members or friends who wish to apply for admission to UMass Dartmouth. Any member of the UMass Dartmouth community who has a member of his or her immediate family applying is welcome to come to the office in order to discuss the application. Should you have questions regarding Admissions please contact the Admissions Office. We welcome suggestions - particularly from those students who have recently experienced the admissions process.

Alcohol/Drug Education Program

The intention of the University Alcohol and Drug Education Program is to support students and staff in demonstrating responsible conduct regarding alcohol and drugs, in order to create a university atmosphere of civility, and discourage any behavior that is abusive to self or others.

The alcohol and drug education program provides alcohol and drug education, consultation, evaluation, intervention, support groups, and referral services to students.

The education program provides orientation for incoming students about alcohol and drug related issues and university policies, workshops for student organizations and university departments regarding assessment of alcohol/drug troubled students, , an extensive alcohol and drug education library, alcohol and drug awareness weeks, curriculum infusion, and mandatory multi-level educational programs for those who violate the university alcohol and drug policy.

Consultation is available to students who might be concerned about their own or another's alcohol or drug use, or just interested in learning more about addiction. Evaluation is offered to those students who are concerned about their own alcohol and drug use. Evaluations are mandated when a student is hospitalized, put into protective custody, arrested, or engages in violence related to drug/alcohol use.

Intervention is available to any student who is identified as having a problem with alcohol or drugs. Any student, staff or faculty person concerned about another's alcohol/drug use can request intervention support information from the Alcohol/Drug Specialist in the Counseling Center.

Weekly support groups offered include Alcoholics Anonymous, Women's Recovery Support group, Men's Recovery group, Smart Recovery group, Relapse Prevention group and Adult Children/Loved Ones of Alcoholics support group. The referral program provides liaison with community alcohol and drug treatment programs and other University counseling, health and academic resources.

Alcohol and drug intervention and counseling is coordinated by Laurajane Fitzsimons, a masters level, Certified Advanced Chemical Dependency Professional who can be reached in the Counseling and Student Development Center upper level Auditorium Annex at 508- 999-8648 or lfitzsimons@umassd.edu.

General health education programs including alcohol and drug education are provided by our Health Education Office at 508-999-6965.

Education programs for those found responsible for alcohol or drug violations are provided by the Judicial Affairs Office at 508-999-9205 or judicial@umassd.edu.

Athletic/Recreational Services

Colleges and universities in Division III place highest priority on the overall quality of the educational experience and on the successful completion of all students' academic programs. They seek to establish and maintain an environment in which a student-athlete's athletics activities are conducted as an integral part of the student-athlete's educational experience. The coaches are sensitive to and assist student-athletes in maintaining a balance between the demands of academics and involvement in athletics. Administration, faculty and staff support students' involvement in athletics as part of their overall experiences at the university. We also seek to establish and maintain an environment that values cultural diversity and gender equity among their student-athletes and athletics staff.

To achieve this end, Division III institutions:

• Place special importance on the impact of athletics on the participants rather than on the spectators and place greater emphasis on the internal constituency (students, alumni, and institutional personnel) than on the general public and its entertainment needs;
• Award no athletically related financial aid to any student-athlete;
• Encourage the development of sportsmanship and ethical conduct, principles of fair play and positive societal attitudes in all constituents, including student-athletes, coaches, administrative personnel and spectators;
• Encourage participation by maximizing the number and variety of athletic opportunities in intercollegiate and intramural sport;
• Ensure that the actions of coaches and administrators exhibit fairness, openness, and honesty in their relationships with student-athletes;
• Maintain an atmosphere that will emphasis the health and welfare of our student athletes;
• Ensure the integration of student-athletes into institutional life;
• Ensure that athletic programs support the institution's mission by financing, staffing and controlling the programs through the same general procedures as other departments of the institution;
• Provide equitable athletic opportunities for males and females, and give equal emphasis to men and women's sports;
• Give primary emphasis to regional in-season competition and conference championships; and
• Support student-athletes in their efforts to reach high levels of athletic performance, which may include opportunities for participation in regional and national championships, by providing all teams with adequate facilities, competent coaching and appropriate competitive opportunities.

The purpose of the NCAA is to assist its members in developing the basis for consistent, equitable competition, while minimizing infringement on the freedom of individual institutions to determine their own special objectives and programs. Legislation governing the conduct of intercollegiate athletic programs of member institutions shall apply to basic athletics issues such as admissions, financial aid, eligibility, and recruiting. Member institutions shall be obligated to apply and enforce this legislation, and the enforcement procedures of the association shall be applied to an institution when it fails to fulfill this obligation.

Intercollegiate Athletics

The university is a member of NCAA Division III. Colleges and universities in NCAA Division III place the highest priority on the overall quality of the educational experience. In so doing, they seek to strengthen the integration of objectives and programs in athletics with academic and developmental objectives, and to assure the integration of athletes with other students. The intercollegiate program is non-scholarship.

Conference Memberships

For women, the university is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC), the Massachusetts Association of Intercollegiate Athletics for Women, New England Intercollegiate Track Association for Women, New England Women's Intercollegiate Swimming Association, New England Lawn Tennis Association (NELTA), and the New England Intercollegiate Golf Association (NEIGA).

For men, the university is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC), New England Intercollegiate Golf Association (NEIGA), New England Lawn Tennis Association (NELTA, New England Intercollegiate Swimming Association (NEISA), New England Intercollegiate Amateur Athletic Association, (NEIAAA), New England College Athletic Conference (NECAC), Little East Conference, and the New England Football Conference.

Intercollegiate Programs Offered

We have a complete intercollegiate sports program for men in the following sports:

• Baseball
• Football
• Lacrosse
• Tennis
• Basketball
• Golf
• Soccer
• Track & Field (indoor and outdoor)
• Cross Country
• Ice Hockey
• Swimming & Diving

The intercollegiate program for women includes the following sports:

• Basketball
• Lacrosse
• Swimming & Diving
• Volleyball
• Cross Country
• Soccer
• Tennis
• Field Hockey
• Softball
• Track & Field (indoor and outdoor)

Intercollegiate cheerleading, equestrian, and golf are offered as co-ed sports. Up-to-date information results and schedules for UMass Dartmouth's varsity sports teams may be obtained by calling the Sports Information Line at 508-999-8751.

Instructional

Classes are offered at convenient times for all interested students in the following: aerobics, step aerobics, Tae Kwon Do, karate, Water Safety Instruction, kick boxing, scuba diving, swimming, first aid, life guard training, springboard diving, swimming, endurance swimming fitness, and CPR.

Intramural

Intramural opportunity is provided for all students in flag football, basketball, roller hockey, sailing, swimming and diving, tennis, softball, volleyball, soccer, table tennis, badminton, walking/jogging and other activities. For more information call 508-910-6627 or go to the intramural web page at http://www.umassd.edu/sports/intramurals/index.html.

Facilities

Facilities are available for recreational use by students throughout the school year. They include the gymnasium, swimming pools, fitness center, running track, practice soccer fields, softball fields, tennis courts, and intramural fields. Equipment is also available. Schedules are printed each week in the Torch and posted in the Tripp Athletic Center. For updated information about the availability of athletic facilities including the gymnasium and the swimming pool call 508-999-8732 and for the fitness center, call 508-910-6910.

If you wish additional information regarding athletic programs offered through the athletic department the following information will assist you.

Fall Programs

• Football 508-999-8738
• Equestrian 508-999-8720
• Golf 508-999-9173
• Field Hockey 508-999-8733
• Men's Soccer 508-999-8170
• Women's Soccer 508-999-8842
• Women's Tennis 508-999-8124
• Volleyball 508-999-8717
• Cheerleading 508-999-8717
• Cross Country 508-999-8725 (men and women)

Winter Programs

• Men's Basketball 508-999-8724
• Women's Basketball 508-999-9114
• Ice Hockey 508-999-8723
• Men's and Women's Diving 508-999-9255
• Men's and Women's Swimming 508-910-6462
• Men's and Women's IndoorTrack & Field 508-999-8725

Spring Programs

• Baseball 508-999-8721
• Equestrian 508-999-8720
• Golf 508-999-9173
• Women's Lacrosse 508-999-9255
• Men's Lacrosse 508-999-9179
• Softball 508-999-8733
• Men's Tennis 508-999-8124
• Men's and Women's Outdoor Track & Field 508-999-9725

If you need additional information regarding the athletic programs offered at UMD contact the Administrative Assistant in the Athletic Office at 508-999-8720 or Sports Information Director at 508-999-8727.

Additional information about the Athletic Department and the varsity teams is available on line at http://www.umassd.edu/sports/.

UMass Dartmouth Alumni Association

The UMass Dartmouth Alumni Association is the largest volunteer organization on campus. It represents the interests of more than 35,000 former students in all 50 states and around the world. The Alumni Association also has a page on the World Wide Web which provides updated information about Alumni and Alumni events. Serving as a liaison between the University and its former students, the Alumni Association provides opportunities for Alumni to get involved with the current student body. Alumni serve as mentors for students in job shadow experience. The Alumni Association provides scholarships for students. During the Annual Fund phone-a-thons, students call graduates to solicit gift support.

During Homecoming Weekend, hundreds of alumni will return to campus for events that include the Corsair Hall of Fame Induction Banquet, the annual homecoming football game, other Athletic events, and a post-game party and class reunions. Students are invited to attend most activities. Various classes and student organizations also will have reunions at different times of the year. Students have the opportunity to talk with alumni about career choices throughout the year. Monthly career panels bring alumni from various professions back to campus to tell students about their career paths, and to offer students tips on how to enter the job market. The Alumni Career Network reference guide is available to students in the Career Resource Center. The guide gives students an opportunity to contact alumni directly for career advice or to arrange visits to job sites.

Campus Services

The Campus Services Department is the administrative service that oversees the following areas: Campus Center and its operations, Auditorium, Dining Services, UMass Pass, Information Center, Lost and Found, Conferencing and Catering. Campus Services provides a wide range of services to students, staff, faculty and the community. For specific information on services please see the appropriate section below. If you have any questions or concerns, please call 508-999-8137.

Campus Center

The Campus Center is the University community center for co-curricular services and amenities. As such, the Center services students, faculty, staff, administrators, alumni and guests.

The Campus Center is the home of over two dozen campus organizations and services which include the University Campus Store, Commuter Cafeteria, North Alcove Dining Room, Faculty Dining Room, the Ground Floor Conference Room and Pub, the Underground Cafe ATM, UMass Pass One Card system, Information Center, Campus Center Operations and the Student Activities Administrative Offices.

In locations throughout Campus Services the following services are offered: technical services, beverage services, setup and breakdown of functions and events, catered food services and special services.

Groups and individuals who wish to make special arrangements to use the facility must obtain an application from the Conference Office located in the Resident Dining Hall. For optimum service, all applications must be returned no later than two weeks before the event or desired service. Failure to observe the two week deadline may be cause for denial of service. For further information about the Campus Center services, policies, job availability or facility usage, please drop by the Campus Center Office (ground floor) or call 508-999-8136.

Main Auditorium

The Main Auditorium is an 800-seat theater style facility connected to the Campus Center. The Auditorium staff can provide sound, lighting, and setup services for events in this facility. Groups and individuals who wish to make special arrangements to use the facility must obtain an application from the Conference Office located in the Resident Dining Hall.

For optimum service, all applications must be returned no later than two weeks before the event or desired service. Some events such as plays, dance studios and elaborate productions will require longer lead times. Failure to observe the two week deadline may be cause for denial of service. For reservations, please contact the Conference Office in the Resident Dining Hall. All technical needs for the Auditorium and Campus Center can be discussed with the Director of the Campus Center.

Information Center

During the academic year, the Information Center is open Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Services include: postage stamps, photocopies and tickets to on-campus events/programs. During the summer, the Info Center is open Monday-Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Lost and Found

Lost and Found for the University is located at the Information Center. Keys, wallets, handbags, calculators, jewelry, and other valuables are kept in the Campus Center office. Identification is required in reclaiming lost material. If the Info Center is closed, please come to the Campus Center Office. Found items are often turned in to the police station. You can also check with the dispatcher at 508-999-8107 for lost items.

Ground Floor Conference Room and Pub

The Ground Floor Conference Room is available Mon - Fri 9:00 am - 4:00 pm for conferences and events. The Pub operation is available Mon - Fri 5:00 pm - close. The Ground Floor Pub is a popular student hangout area with food, games, music, TVs, and legal beverages for people 21 and over.

Conference Office (Reservations)

Special use of the Campus Center, Main Auditorium and Resident Dining Hall and their conference spaces can be reserved through the Conference and Functions Office located on the Ground Level of the Resident Dining Hall. In addition, all Food/Beverage, Room Setup and Breakdown, Audio Visual and custodial services for those areas can be arranged for at the same location. Charges may be assessed for usage and services. Please contact 508-999-8143 for more information. (Refer to the University Facilities Policy for more information).

Campus Store

508 999-8180

www.umassd.edu/campusstore

 

Products and Services

 

The Campus Store supplies all required and recommended textbooks for courses offered at UMass Dartmouth.  In addition, the Store offers a variety of products including UMD Clothing, reference books, art supplies, general school supplies, computer software, health and beauty aids, greeting cards, class rings, snack food, beverages, newspapers, magazines, helium balloons and alumni chairs.  Gift certificates are also available.

 

Services offered by the Campus Store include UPS and Fed Ex shipping, special ordering and gift wrapping.  The Store sells nursing pins and distributes student name badges.  Commencement regalia is distributed in April at the Store to graduating seniors.  The Store also provides textbooks and insignia merchandise for the Southern New England School of Law.

 

Textbooks

 

If your class schedule has been finalized, you may purchase your books for the semester weeks before classes begin.  Books go on sale in mid August for the Fall semester and in early January for the Spring.  For specific store hours, please call 508 999-8180 and select option #1.

 

Textbooks are the additional costs of being a student.  On average, students spend $525 per semester on textbooks. As an alternative to new textbooks, the Campus Store offers used textbooks at a discount of 25%.  Used books have been purchased from students here at UMass Dartmouth or through used book wholesalers.  Textbooks for all courses are selected by faculty and not by the Campus Store. 

 

Students who receive excess financial aid may be eligible for a Textbook Voucher.  These vouchers are available for $400.00 per semester.  The money is placed on your ID card at the UMass Pass office.  Simply use your ID to purchase books at the Campus Store.  Please visit the UMass Pass office for an application and for more information. 

 

Occasionally, the Store may run out of a particular book or it may not have arrived before the start of class.  Shortages may result from overseas shipments, late textbook orders from faculty, or the addition of class sections.  Whenever the Store is out-of-stock for a textbook, a note is posted on the shelf-tag with the expected arrival date.  Some courses do not require textbooks.  If you cannot find the textbook for your class, please ask one of the Store’s personnel for assistance.

 

Refund Policy (Strictly Enforced)

 

Textbooks may be returned for a full refund until the third week after classes start for the Fall and Spring semesters, and during the first week of class for summer and intersession.  No text refunds will be issued without a cash register receipt.  The textbook return deadline is printed on the bottom of your receipt, e-mailed to students and advertised on the entrance marquis.  New textbooks must be in mint condition, cannot be marked by pen or highlighter with on-line access codes and software intact.  Please hold on to your receipt and do not write in your book until you are positive you are going to keep it.

 

The Campus Store will provide a refund on non-textbook items for a period of 30 days.  No cash will be refunded without a register receipt.  Refunds are not allowed on study guides such as Cliff Notes and Test Prep books.  Computer software and accessories can only be returned if unopened with receipt. 

 

Book Buyback

 

The Campus Store sponsors many Book Buyback events throughout the year, at the end of each semester and periodically during the academic year.  During Buyback, students my sell their books back to the Campus Store or Used Textbook Wholesalers for cash.  Many students have questions on what the Buyback is all about and how the book prices are determined.  Please call the Store or visit our web site at www.umassd.edu/campusstore for more information.

 

Store and Textbook Security 

 

The Campus Store works with the Campus Police in recovering texts that are stolen from students.  If your texts are stolen, report the theft immediately to the Campus Police, 999-8107, and the Campus Store.  The store requires receipts for refunds and a Student ID for semester end buyback.  Within the Store, there is a video surveillance and electronic alarm system. Student backpacks and book bags are not allowed in the Store.  If you do not wish to leave your bag at the front of the Store, please leave it in a locked car or dorm room.  Shoplifters will be prosecuted according to MA criminal law.

 

Location and Customer Assistance

 

The Campus Store is located in the ground floor of the Campus Center.  For convenient parking, please bear left upon entering the campus and park in lot #5 with a parking sticker or the Visitor’s lot #6 without.  The Store accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, the UMass Debit Card and personal checks. Students who will have a third party purchase textbooks should call the Store Office at 999-8190, in advance for assistance.   For more information, call 508 999-8180 or visit our web site at www.umassd.edu/campusstore.

 

Feel free to contact our knowledgeable staff directly:

 

Store Manager 999-8182 or Chickey@Umassd.edu

Returns, Computer Accessories, General Store Questions

 

Buyer 999-8198 or Csalley@Umassd.edu

Art Supplies

 

Assistant Merchandise Manager, 999-8181 or Jstahl@ Umassd.edu

School Supplies, Clothing, Gifts, Nursing Supplies

 

Assistant Manager Textbooks, 999-8185 or Dcarlson@Umassd.edu

Textbooks, Reference, Law Books, Buyback     

 

 

Career Resource Center (CRC)

The CRC provides a wide array of career resources and services to help students clarify career goals and develop professional skills. Individual career advisement sessions are available by appointment. Workshops are offered frequently in a variety of career-related areas such as resume writing, interviewing techniques, career planning and professional etiquette.

The CRC's Career Resource Library helps students' research and explore careers and find employment opportunities. Various job listings are available including full-time, part-time and summer employment. Internship, experiential learning and co-op opportunities are also available both in the library, located in the lower-level of the Group I building and on our web-site at www.umassd.edu/crc. The CRC also coordinates special career-related events and activities such as the annual Career Expo which has become one of the largest on-campus job fairs in southeastern New England. The CRC also coordinates on-campus recruitment for seniors.

Experiential Learning

The CRC coordinates the Experiential Learning Program which offers work experience at an elective level supervised for academic credit by a faculty member in an appropriate field. The terms and hours are arranged between student, employer, and the faculty sponsor. Registration forms and contracts may be picked up at the center. Experiential learning opportunities are also available such as placements in Disney World in Orlando, Florida. The Washington Center offers students the opportunity to intern in the Washington, D.C. area and participate in an academic course. Students may be eligible for up to $4000 in financial assistance and tuition and fee waivers by participating in the Washington Center Internship Program during the fall & spring semesters. For more information visit The Washington Center web site at www.twc.edu. Students interested in the Experiential Learning Program should plan early and meet with a CRC staff member.

Community Service

The CRC is committed to helping UMass Dartmouth foster a service ethic on campus. There are community service-related work-study opportunities such as the Community Service Learning Program, the America Reads Program and a host of volunteer agencies and activities in local communities. All students are encouraged to participate in special community service events such as Make a Difference Day and Hunger and Homelessness Clean-up Day.

Employment Opportunities

There are many jobs opportunities available for students on and off campus. Student Employment and Experiential Learning Programs are an integral part of the Career Resource Center and student life. These programs offer both paid and non-paid experiences on-and off-campus for all students. Some student employment programs are based on financial need, such as the Federal Work Study and Community Service Learning Programs. Students are qualified by the Financial Aid Office and then able to participate in these programs.

Many other student employment positions are available on campus as well with no financial need necessary, just an ability to do the job well. The student must conduct his or her own job search to secure one of these positions. Information on how to do so is provided at yearly Information Sessions at the beginning of each year and all student employment positions are listed on the CRC web page at www.umassd.edu/crc by selecting the Student Employment section and then selecting Student Job Listings.  A listing of other part-time off-campus listings is also maintained for student review. Jobs off-campus are available throughout the community. For information on any of these services please call the Career Resource Center at 508-999-8658 or visit us on the Web. The Center is open from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. year round.

 

Center for Access and Sucess

The Center for Access and Success (CAS), is a support organization helping students who have disabilities to pursue their educational goals while adjusting fully to their new environment. The CASprovides the following services on an individual basis based on an assessment of eligibility for services: reading assistance, mobility assistance, note-taking, peer counseling, advocacy and support. Helping with academic procedures such as orientation, financial aid, residence hall arrangements and placement, the office interfaces with all university resources giving an added dimension to these services. Beyond satisfying the immediate needs of students, the CAS organizes and holds workshops addressing issues of sensitivity and awareness within the university. The Center for Access and Success is open from 9:00 AM to 5:00 p.m. daily; evening appointments can be arranged on request. If you are in need of any accomodations for events, classes or other University related programs or services, please contact the CASoffice to make arrangements. Our office is located in the basement of Group I, Room 016, 508-999-8711.

Center for Jewish Culture

The Center was established to increase understanding and communication between Jewish and non-Jewish people of southeastern Massachusetts through significant educational and cultural programs. It sponsors workshops, lectures, seminars, and institutes, often in collaboration with other campus and community organizations, that explore aspects of Jewish culture. The Center has established the Judaica collection in the library, including an archive on the history of Jewish organizations and individuals in the southcoast area. The center contributes to the support of a campus chapter of Hillel, the international Jewish student organization. For further information please call Prof. Lew Dars 508-999-8050 or email ldars@UMassD.Edu.

Center for Portuguese Studies

The UMass Dartmouth Center for Portuguese Studies and Culture is multidisciplinary international studies and outreach unit dedicated to the study of the language, literatures, and cultures of the Portuguese-speaking world. The Center sponsors and organizes colloquia, lectures, concerts, film series and other cultural events. The Center also publishes a semiannual journal entitled Portuguese Literary & Cultural Studies. The periodical addresses the literatures and cultures of the diverse communities of the Portuguese-speaking world, composed of 200 million people in eight countries on four continents, in terms of critical and theoretical approaches. The Center also awards scholarships for the Summer Program in Portuguese in Portuguese and the academic year. Further information is available by contacting the Center by telephone, 508-999-9270 or e-mail, greis@umassd.edu.

Center for Rehabilitation Engineering

The Center for Rehabilitation Engineering was established to improve the quality of life of disabled individuals by the creative application of engineering knowledge and expertise. The main purpose of the Rehabilitation Center is to perform client assessments and follow-up, conduct research, develop and implement devices and systems to improve the quality of life of people with disabilities, provide training and education for its clients, and to develop course proposals related to the field of Rehabilitation Engineering. The continuing success of this fine organization is aided by the volunteer work contributed by students and staff. Your participation is encouraged and appreciated. Volunteers are always welcome. 508-999-8214

Children's Center for Learning (Child Care Center)

The Children's Center for Learning, a licensed, professionally staffed early learning facility, is available for the children of students, faculty, and staff. To be eligible for enrollment, children must be between two years and nine months- six years old. The Center is located in the Elmwood Hall. Hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on all days when the university is in session during the academic year. Work Study, Contract Learning, and volunteer opportunities are available at the Center. Students in these positions assist the professional staff, helping to maintain a staff/child ratio of 1:5 and ensuring diversity in the curriculum. Additional information is available from the director at 508-999-8873.

 Last Updated On: 8/12/07