Colorado State University (CSU) is proud of its efforts to enhance, appreciate and support diversity and multiculturalism as part of its mission as a land-grant institution of higher education. In addition to supporting specific student populations, the seven Advocacy Offices provide cultural and educational programming for the entire campus. Below are some highlighted programs offered. If you have a particular interest or expertise you would like to share with any of the offices listed or for more information on any of the Advocacy offices, please refer to the contact information.
Advocacy Offices:
Asian/Pacific American Student Services (A/PASS)
Director, Mikiko Kumasaka; Assistant
Director, Sarah Jakel.
Asian Fest - offers educational programs on Asian culture and traditions
T.E.A. Time - Tuesday cultural information program
A/AP Faculty/Student Mentoring - matches A/PA faculty with A/PA second-year students
A/AP Faculty/Student Networking - provides an opportunity for networking of A/PA faculty and staff
Location: 212 Lory Student Center, (970) 491-6154,
http://www.apass.colostate.edu
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Black Student Services
Director, Jennifer Williams Molock; Interim Assistant Director, Lydia Kelow
M.A.T.C.H. (Mentoring, Advising, Teaching, Caring and Helping) – outreach to community children
Knowledge for the Soul Chats – monthly educational programs
Black Definition – planning committee for Black History Month (February)
Rites of Passage – new student retention/transition program
Black Alumni Network – contact with former African- American graduates
Location: 204 Lory Student Center, (970) 491-5781,
http://www.BSS.colostate.edu
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Gay Lesbian Bisexual Transgender Student Services (GLBTSS)
Director, Foulapoulus
Outreach – educational programs related to GLBT issues
Referrals – to community and campus resources
Safe Zone – training on creating a safe environment for GLBT students
GLBT Alumni Network – contact with CSU graduates
Social Gatherings – to promote a sense of community and common interest
Location: 174 Lory Student Center (970) 491-4342,
http://www.glbtss.colostate.edu
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Women’s Programs and Studies
Director, Chris Linder; Assistant Director, Jen Krafchick
Sexual Assault Victim Assistance Team (VAT) – a volunteer program to assist victims of sexual assault
The Women’s Interdisciplinary Program – an academic certificate program at both the graduate and undergraduate level
Women at Noon – a weekly program brown bag lunch and lecture series
The Resource Center – a lending library on issues affecting women
The Men’s Project – a bystander intervention program designed to teach men about their role in ending violence against women
Student Alliance for Gender Education (SAGE) – a peer education program
Location: 112 Student Services, (970) 491-6384,
http://www.wps.colostate.edu
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El Centro Student Services
Director, Guadalupe Salazar; Assistant
Director, Rich Salas
Peer Resource Leaders – mentoring program for incoming freshman
Brown Bag Series – academic ans cultural workshops
Triunfo – a tutoring/mentoring program
Cesar Chavez Day – planning and presenting programs honoring Cesar Chavez
Location: 211E Lory Student Center, (970) 491-5722,
http://www.elcentro.colostate.edu
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Native American Student Services (NASS)
Director, Ty Smith
Highlighting Native Culture – educational programs
Colorado State University Spring PowWow – a celebration of Native traditions and competition
Location: 218 Lory Student Center, (970) 491-1332
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Resources for Disabled Students (RDS)
Director, Rosemary Kreston Disability Awareness Days – an annual program on disability issues
‘Handicapped’ Individual in Society – an open-enrollment course on the disability experience
Library – a lending collection on disability topics
Volunteer Readers – a volunteer pool to read textbook and other print material aloud on tape for students
Location: 100 General Services, (970) 491-6385, http://www.colostate.edu/Depts/RDS
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Campus Recreation
Recreation Center Employee Memberships
Campus Recreation offers CSU employees and their spouse/partner memberships to the on-campus health club! Details of Rec Center membership, along with programs and services, can be found on our website or in the Campus Recreation Guidebook distributed on-campus in academic buildings and the Lory Student Center. Visit the Student Recreation Center online at www.campusrec.colostate.edu or phone the service desk at 970-491-6359.
Non-Credit Instruction Classes
CSU employees are eligible to sign-up for numerous classes that provide an opportunity to try something new or continue skill development, such as dance yoga, martial arts, self-defense, guitar, or massage therapy.
Strength & Fitness
CSU employees with a Recreation Center membership are eligible to join in the group fitness exercise classes included in the membership or, sign-up for exercise and fitness classes such as personal training, fitness assessments, fitness consultations, weight room orientation, yoga, Pilates, spinning, sport specialty classes, etc. to achieve a healthy lifestyle.
Outdoor Adventure
CSU employees are eligible to participate in outdoor adventure classes, programs, or trips offered in local settings as well as international expeditions. Hiking, backpacking, climbing kayaking and many more activities compliment the seminars and workshops.
Challenge Course
CSU employees are offered discounted pricing for Challenge Course programs that focus on teambuilding, team development, and personal physical challenges on the 20 low and high course elements. Trained facilitators customize the experience to your group’s goals or, simply participate in a stimulating and fun experience.
Intramural Sports
CSU employees with a Recreation Center membership are eligible to participate in the Intramural Program, which offers a variety of organized, recreational or competitive sport activities and events.
Sport Clubs
CSU employees may join a Sport Club team when purchasing a Recreation Center membership. Employees may practice with club teams, but may not participate in competition with most clubs. Stop by the Sport Club Office off the 2nd floor lobby in the Recreation Center or call 491- 2116 for specific information.
Wellness Zone
Campus Recreation partners in sponsoring the WELLNESS ZONE which is located in the Lory Student Center. The WELLNESS ZONE provides information and referrals.
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Conflict Resolution & Student Conduct Services
Conflict Resolution Services
Assistance provided to faculty and staff on matters with students
- Issues could include interpersonal and/or intergroup conflicts, disruptive classroom behavior, concerning behavior, and hate/bias incidents
- Assistance utilizes the continuum of services available through CRSCS, including advice and referrals, coaching, mediation, emergency consultation, student conduct process, restorative justice, and Healing Action Response Team (HART) consultation
Academic Dishonesty Advising and Assistance
- For incidents of academic dishonesty, CRSCS can provide advice on implementation of university policy
- For serious or complicated academic dishonesty incidents, cases are referred directly to CRSCS
- Upon a student being found responsible for academic dishonesty, when appropriate CRSCS can facilitate the repairing of "harm" done to faculty and/or the class by conducting a restorative justice process
Training for Students
CRSCS staff can conduct skills training on various topics in your class
- Conflict management
- Interpersonal communication
- Anger management
- Restorative justice
- Preventing and responding to hate/bias incidents
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Enrollment Services
Study Privilege
Academic faculty and administrative professional on regular or special appointments and state classified staff, who obtain consent from their department headws may register, on a space available basis, for courses that are either job related or career enhancement in nature for up to six credits each academic year at no charge for regular tutition or regular frees provided their appointments are at least half-time. For complete details please go to http://www.hrs.colostate.edu/benefits/sc/studypriv.html. Forms are available on the registrar’s website at http://www.colostate.edu/Depts/Registrar/empstudypriv.pdf.
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Hartshorn Health Service
The Travel Medicine Clinic
The Hartshorn Health Service provides comprehensive educational and immunization services for the purpose of preparing international travelers for healthy and safe experiences. These services are available to any student, faculty member, or staff member at Colorado State University. Spouses or significant others who are accompanying CSU personnel on international trips may also utilize the Travel Clinic. There is a nominal fee for faculty and staff for the travel consultation. Additional charges for prescriptions, immunizations, or other services may be incurred. To schedule an appointment or receive further information, call 491-7121 or visit our web site at http://hartshorn.colostate.edu.
Hartshorn offers the following services to faculty and staff:
- Blood pressure checks at the Wellness Zone at no charge.
- Chair massage (head, neck, shoulder) are offered at the Wellness Zone for non-students at $1 a minute or $10 for 10 minutes.
- Flu shots are offered for a nominal fee.
- Staying Alive is an exercise incentive program offered for a nominal fee.
The Wellness Zone in the LSC offers information and referral.
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Housing and Dining Services
Faculty/Staff Weekend at Pingree Park
Enjoy a weekend at CSU’s beautiful mountain campus, Pingree Park. Located adjacent to Rocky Mountain National Park, Pingree is the perfect place to enjoy hiking, fishing, wildlife viewing and relaxation. Faculty/staff weekends are conducted each fall and spring. Flyers with pricing information are distributed through campus mail. For more information call 491-7377 or visit http://www.pingree.colostate.edu.
Meeting and Conference Planning Services
The Office of Conference Services is here to help your department with conferences and meetings, whether on campus or across the country. We can arrange meeting space, lodging, food service, transportation, audiovisual equipment, and other conference requirements. We also provide assistance with budget development, marketing, registration (including online), and accounting. Call 491-6222 or visit www.conferences.colostate.edu for more information.
Faculty/Staff Meal Plans
CSU employees are eligible for discounted campus meal plans that are convenient and cost effective. Use your faculty/staff ID card for all you care to eat meals at any one of our seven dining centers plus Durrell Express and Allison Cafe. Meals can be purchased individually for just $5.25* or in a block of 5 meals for $23.75* or a block of 10 meals for $45*. You can also use meal plans to grab a quick meal on the run at Durrell Express where you can find convenient sandwiches, salads, pizza, and more, or at Allison Café which features Spoons, Soups and Salads®. A-la-carte items can be purchased at these To-go locations using cash or Convenience Accounts as well. Visit http://wwwlhousing.colostate.edu/dining/faculty_staff.htm for more information.
*Prices are subject to change.
Convenience Accounts
Use your ID card to eat at the Lory Student Center, any residential dining center, or Cram-a-latte in Morgan Library. Easy online account maintenance allows you to add money and check your balance anytime. The money in the account is yours – no set-up fees, no transaction fees, just a minimum starting balance of $25.00 when you first set up your Convenience Account. It does not expire as long as you are at CSU. You can establish this account using cash, check, Visa or Mastercard. Stop by the ID and Vending Office in the Lory Student Center by Sweet Sinsations or visit http://www.ramcash.colostate.edu/ for more information.
University Apartments
Join our International community! CSU faculty and staff are eligible to live in the university apartments based on availability after student placement. University apartments offer affordable rates, close proximity to campus, month-to-month leases, and great social and cultural activities. Single rates start at just $375 per month and family apartments range from $588-802 and include all utilities plus basic cable and local telephone. Call 491-4743 or visit www.housing.colostate.edu/apartments for more information.
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Lory Student Center
University Club
CSU employees (as well as retirees and alumni) are eligible for membership at the University Club. The fees are currently $15/month for faculty/staff. Membership includes complimentary continental breakfast Monday – Friday as well as complimentary hors do’euvres on Thursday afternoons during the school year. U Club members are invited to special events such as dinners, receptions and presentations. U Club members also receive 20% off at the Aspen Grille and 10% off at the CSU Bookstore (excluding electronics, textbooks, some specialty items and already discounted merchandise). Visit www.uclub.colostate.edu for more information.
Dining Options
Choose from a quick meal in the food court or lower level, ready-to-eat food in the convenience store, a relaxed lunch at the Aspen Grille or a smoothie from Sweet Sinsations. Whatever your preference, there is a dining option that will meet your needs. For more information, visit our web site at www.lscfood.com.
Our award-winning catering department is also available to cater your meetings, whether large or small. To speak with one of our consultants, call 491-5332.
Campus Box Office
Box office locations in the Lory Student Center and the University Center for the Arts are available for you to purchase tickets to a wide variety of events on campus.
We can also provide a ticketing service for your organization’s events. For more information including hours of operation, visit us online at http://www.csutix.com/user_pages/home.asp
LSC Governing Board
The Lory Student Center Governing Board is comprised of students, staff, faculty and alumni of Colorado State University. The Board approves all policies for the Lory Student Center and helps to ensure the LSC is a welcoming place for the campus community. Get involved by contacting the Executive Director’s office at 491-6395.
CSU Bookstore Specials for Faculty and Staff
Faculty and staff may special order any books or purchase any books in the collection for their personal library! See us at the Book Information Counter at the CSU Bookstore and get $10 in free books for every $100.00 bought as part of our Literary Additions Book Club. For more information, call Fran Wilson at 491-1500.
The General Book Department will also take your auxiliary book recommendations for students and have these selections on hand at the bookstore. Contact Don Voss at 491-1475.
Convenience Accounts
Save your cash and use your ID card to eat in the Lory Student Center instead. Convenience Accounts are accepted at all dining locations and the convenience store. For more information refer to Convenience Accounts in the Housing and Dining Services section of this brochure or to go http://www.ramcard.colostate.edu.
Volunteer Opportunities
CSU employees are welcome to volunteer their time at a variety of events throughout the year sponsored by Student Leadership and Civic Engagement including Cans Around the Oval and more. For more details, contact SLCE at 491-1682.
Employee Appreciation at the CSU Bookstore
Each December the CSU Bookstore sponsors an employee appreciation event for CSU faculty, staff and their families. The event includes special discounts, speakers, prizes, food and more. Watch for details about this year’s event.
Room Rentals
CSU employees are eligible to reserve space in the Lory Student Center at discounted rates. Contact the Event Planning Office at 491-0229 for more details.
Poudre Valley Author Day
Each April the CSU Bookstore hosts Poudre Valley Author Day which recognizes authors from our community. The event is free and open to the public. Watch for details about this year’s event.
Events at the CSU Bookstore
Nearly every week at the CSU Bookstore during the school year at least one special event is held which is free and open to the public. The events usually include a lecture/discussion from an author followed by a question and answer session and a book signing. Past guests have included Temple Grandin, Jacob Fellure
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Off-Campus Student Services/Resources for Adult Learners
Director, Jeannie Ortega; Assistant Director, Melissa Emerson; Adult Learner Coordinator, Jan Rastall
Outreach – Community Welcome event to welcome off-campus students back to school; Fall Clean-up to assist neighbors with projects; CSUnity to assist the community with projects; Civility Awards to recognize service of students to the community; educational programs related to off-campus living and adult learners; Great Sofa Roundup to pick up or drop off free sofas
Referrals – Orientations to the Fort Collins community; referrals to community and campus resources i.e. landlord tenant handbook, community mediation program
Services – on-line rental database to post vacancies; roommate information; Lounge for NTS; Intergenerational On-line Book Club;
Resources – on-line resources for working with adult learners in the classroom; on-line childcare information; stages of renting; city ordinances; first time home buyers class
Consultation – needs of non-traditional students; rental industry; city ordinances; community outreach
Programs – No Limits to Learning programs; ICC; Halloween’s Children; National Non-Traditional Student Awareness Week
Location - Main Level Lory Student Center (970) 491-2248
http://www.ocssral.colostate.edu
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Student Legal Services
Guest Lectures by Attorneys
Attorneys from Student Legal Services are available to speak to your classes on many topics, including:
- Wills, powers of attorney and living wills
- Criminal laws
- Business issues from forming a business to non-compete agreements
- Housing issues
You propose it, and chances are we can compose it!
Notarization of documents is a free service provided by Student Legal Services staff for CSU faculty, staff and students. If you have a document that needs to be notarized, please bring the document to the SLS office with an ID that includes your picture and signature. As the notary will need to witness the signing of the document, please do not sign the document in advance.
Student Legal Services Website
Legal information about a wide variety of topics as well as links to other legal resources can be found at the Student Legal Services website: www.sls.colostate.edu
Student Legal Services Advisory Board
The Student Legal Services Advisory Board includes one faculty or staff person from CSU. The Board meets monthly during the academic year and functions to set policies and procedures for the SLS office, reviews the annual budget and handles customer suggestions and complaints. If you are interested in serving on the Student Legal Services Advisory Board, please contact the Director of Student Legal Services at 491-1482.
Legal Information Handouts
CSU employees are welcome to come to the Student Legal Services office to peruse the handouts we have available on a wide variety of legal issues. The handouts are free.
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University Counseling Center
Life Skills Workshops
The Wellness Zone, located in the Lory Student Center, offers a variety of life skills workshops that are open to both students and staff/faculty. Topics are varied. A complete schedule can be found at http://www.counseling.colostate.edu/services/counseling/group/current-groups.cfwww.counseling.colostate.edu/services/counseling/group/current-groups.cfmm.
Testing Service
The Faculty Test Scoring Service (FTSS) is operated by the University Counseling Center (UCC) and Information Systems. The basic service includes the scoring of multiple choice class exams, ranking of students within the class, item and test statistics, and percentage of students answering each question correctly. Additional services include computation of student averages for the entire course, input of lab/homework grade, and e-mail or disk files containing student names, PID#, and grades for each exam. This service is available for testing as well as conducting questionnaires or surveys. For more information, call 491-6498 or visit our web site at www.counseling.colostate.edu.
Employee Assistance Program
The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a no-cost, confidential assistance program to help employees address personal, legal and financial issues and is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Click on http://www.hrs.colostate.edu/eap/EAP.html for more information.
For information about Human Resources Services, go to http://www.hrs.colostate.edu/
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Tuition Scholarship Program
Spouses and dependent children of CSU employees may be eligible for the Tuition Scholarship Program for spouses and dependent children. The application, eligibility requirements and amount of the Tuition Scholarship Program for spouses and dependent children can be found at http://sfs.colostate.edu/j212000.cfm.
Deadlines:
- October 14, 2005 for Fall 2005/Spring 2006 (If submitted by fall deadline a new application for spring is not required) March 15, 2006 for Spring 2006 only (A separate application is required for Summer 2006)
Completed forms returned to:
- Student Financial Services 103 Administration Annes 8024 Campus Delivery Fort Collins, CO 80543-8024
Or fax completed forms to:
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