Section 2

ACADEMIC RESOURCE CENTER
(Vice President for Student Services; Academic Support Services)
Target Group: Undergraduate students

The Academic Resource Center provides learning assistance programs and services to support Utah State students in exploring their intellectual potential and achieving academic success. The Center accomplishes this mission throught the two-credit Psy 1730 Strategies for Academic Success class; individual consultations; Math/Stats tutoring; Supplemental Instruction (SI); tutor training; Idea Sheets; and workshops, presentations, and outreach to campus and community groups.

Center staff work closely with Students Services units and student groups to provide focused services for minority and female students, nontraditional age students, students with disabilities, student athletes, and students belonging to fraternities and sororities.

Focused services include:

• Customized study strategies seminars and workshops
• Training for mentors and tutors in Student Athlete Services and the Disability Resource Center
• Targeted individual study skills consultations

Collaboration and coordination of services with Multicultural Student Services and Disability Resource Center units

Contact: Carol Rosenthal, Director, Academic Resource Center (435-797-4027)

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY OFFICE
(Office of the Provost; Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity [AA/EO] Office)
Target Group: USU Faculty, staff, and students

Program Description: The Utah State University Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity (AA/EO) Office (located in Military Science, Room 118) assists faculty, staff, and students in both implementing anti-discrimination laws and creating an environment where diversity is valued. It also works to increase access to education and employment for groups who have traditionally faced barriers to opportunities in these areas.

An important part of the vision and mission of USU is to provide faculty, staff, and students with an academic, work, recreational, and social environment that is free of discrimination based on race, religion, national origin, color, gender (including sexual harassment), age, veterans status, disability, or sexual orientation. With this in mind, the AA/EO Office focuses on a variety of areas, which include (but are not limited to):

• Acting as the Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator for the University. This is the responsibility of the AA/EO Director.
• Receiving, investigating, evaluating, processing, and assisting in the resolution of illegal discrimination and harassment (including sexual harassment ) issues and complaints.
• Providing training on affirmative action, illegal discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), valuing diversity and "differences," and other AA/EO-related topics to a variety of audience including students, staff, faculty and community.
• Developing affirmative action policies, plans and programs at USU aimed at increasing employment opportunities for underrepresented groups of women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans.
• Monitoring the representation and status of women and minorities who are prospective or current faculty or staff.

Contact: David L. Ottley, AA/EO Director (435-797-1266)

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY RESOURCE LIBRARY
(Office of the Provost; Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity [AA/EO] Office)
Target Group: USU Faculty, staff, and students

Program Description: The AA/EO Office maintains and is expanding its resource material (books, videotapes, publications, etc.) for use by the USU community. Materials are available to topics such as the Americans with Disability Act (ADA); discrimination; diversity; equal opportunity legislation; affirmative action; gender and race/ethnic issues; sexual harassment prevention; and affirmative action and equal opportunity court findings.

Contact: David L. Ottley, AA/EO Director (435-797-1266)

DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER
(Vice President for Student Services; Disability Resource Center[DRC])
Target Group: USU students, employees and guests with disabilities

Program Description: The Disability Resource Center (DRC) provides support to students, guests, faculty, and staff with documented disabilities who desire to participate in programs, services, and activities sponsored by USU. Disability services are implemented to assist individuals in reaching their educational potential. Accessibility and diversity training is presented to the campus community to prevent any physical educational, or attitudinal barriers. The Center coordinates campus accessibility, services, and employment accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The Center also provides consultation on:

• Issues of access and modification
• Registration assistance, including interpreters, advisers, and escorts
• Equipment loans
• Referral information regarding campus and community services
• Alternate format materials, provided by the DRC in cooperation with the Utah State Library for Blind and Physically Disabled and Recordings for the Blind and Dyslexic
• Counseling for academic and personal needs
• Support service coordination with the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Veteran's Administration, and other agencies
• Assistive technology, including compusters, adapted input devices, voice recognition, closed captioned decoders, scanners, and enlarged output devices through the Assistive Technology Learning Center
• Employment accommodation for USU employees
• Classroom accommodation including note takers, sign language interpreters and accommodated testing

Contact: Diane Baum, Director, Disability Resource Center (435-797-2444 or Voice/TTY 435-797-0740)

DIVERSITY AWARENESS PROGRAMS
(Vice President for Student Services; Housing and Residence Life)
Target Group: Staff and students living in USU residence halls and family student housing

Program Description: Housing and Residence Life encourages and supports a variety of ongoing and periodic programs in all 16 USU residence halls and 650 family student housing units to promote sensitivity to cultural diversity. The problems of prejudice and discrimination based on race, gender, sexual orientation, people with disabilities, and so on, are addressed.

Some of these programs are:

• Ins and Outs. A role-lay exercise in which tight groups are formed and in which "outsiders" (volunteers) are not allowed. After the exercise, students talk about how it felt, and the instructor makes an analogy to real-life situations where people are not "let into" a community because of perceived differences.
• Pink Triangles. The program is called "Pink Triangles" because pink triangles were used during World War II to designate homosexuals in concentration camps. Member of the campus Pride! Alliance serve as panelists, sharing personal experiences regarding positive and negative ways they have been treated because of their sexual orientation and answering questions from the audience. A video, "Gay Men, Lesbians, and Bisexuals on Campus," is shown and is available for check out.
• I Scream, You Don't. Diversity in areas we can all relate to-preferences-is highlighted. Residents are broken into small groups to create their "collectively ideal" sundae. A consensus must be reached despite several different kinds of toppings. In some cases, if a member of the group might be allergic to ice cream, this can be a difficult task requiring creative and cooperative solutions. Follow-up discussion centers around preferences, differences and similarities, and how participants deal with these issues.
• What do you Believe? The purpose of this program is to sensitize Resident Assistants to religious diversity and how it applies to their position as a Resident Assistant. The program involves role playing, discussion, and videos.
• One Potato, Two Potato, Three Potato, Me! Recognizing and appreciating the diversity within the majority.

Contact: Whitney Milligan, Director of Residence Life (435-797-3123)

FACILITIES DIVERSITY PROGRAM
(Vice President for Business and Finance; Facilities)
Target Group: Women and Minorities

Program Description: Our goal has been and will continue to be to increase our representation of women and minorities in all types of positions, and at all levels of responsibility and pay. To this end, we have worked hard to attract, hire and retain women and minorities throughout facilities. In that we have a significant number of entry-level positions, we recruit throughout the minority communities to encourage them to apply and compete for positions at all levels. In this we have found success with our percentage of minorities being higher than that of USU overall. We also provide opportunities for education and training to allow all employees to progress in responsibilities and pay regardless of sex or race/ethnicity.

Contact: Jimmie Grutzmacher, Sr. Human Resources Specialist, (435-797-1946 jimmie.grutzmacher@usu.edu

GLBTA Services
(Vice President for Student Services; GLBTA Services)
Target Group: Faculty, staff, and students

Program Description: The GLBTA Services office provides support to Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Queer, Questioning, Intersex, Two-Spirit, & Allied (GLBTQQI2SA) students, faculty, & staff; promotes the understanding and acceptance of diversity through education and campus outreach.  For detailed information on the services and support available, stop by room 316A in the Taggart Student Center, call (435) 797-4297, or visit http://www.usu.edu/glbta 
Some of the services and programs available include:

The ‘Q’ Center:  A safe space for Research, Community, and Questions. You don’t have to “Come Out” to come in!

The GLBTA Resource and Lending Library:  This service was formed specifically to provide a safe place for everyone (students, staff, faculty, community members) to conduct research about GLBTQQI2SA related issues.

Sanctuary: In conjunction with the USU Counseling Center, GLBTA Services offers a weekly Brown Bag Support/ Discussion Group during the fall and spring semesters. This group is an opportunity for GLBTQQI2SA students and their Allies to get together, learn from, and support each other.  This group is co-facilitated by LuAnn Helms, a psychologist in the USU Counseling Center, and Maure Smith, GLBTA Services Coordinator. Anyone who is interested is welcome to bring their lunch and attend. Brown Bag takes place Tuesdays from 12:00-1:00 in TSC 316A.

OUTSpoken:  Classroom Panel Presentations.  The mission of OUTSpoken is to educate students, teachers, faculty and staff about GLBTQQI2SA issues, engage in active conversation, and cultivate acceptance and understanding of diverse thought and culture.

Allies on Campus: Providing Support to GLBT Students.  Allies on Campus is a network of faculty, staff and students who strive to reduce homophobia and heterosexism on campus through education, advocacy, awareness, and by creating a visible network of allies. The program strives to develop a welcoming and supportive campus environment for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) students, faculty, and staff. Allies on Campus also provides an avenue through which individuals can actively show their support of GLBT people.

Advocacy & Mediation: GLBTA Services provides advocacy and mediation for USU faculty, staff, and students in all aspects of university life. For assistance, contact Maure Smith directly. GLBTA Services also collaborates with student and faculty organizations such as Pride! Alliance and L.I.F.E. (Love is for Everyone.)               

For more information about L.I.F.E. visit http://www.myspace.com/lifegsa.
or http://usu.facebook.com/pages/Logan-UT/LIFE-Love-Is-For-Everyone/6242699985
For more information about Pride! Alliance contact GLBTA Services.

Contact: Maure Smith, GLBTA Services Program Coordinator (435-797-4297) maure.smith@usu.edu

HOW DO YOU IDENTIFY
(Vice President for Student Services; Housing and Residence Life)
Target Group: All USU housing resident staff

Program Description: This program is designed to make participants think about their personal opinions and experiences and learn about the diversity present within the group. A variety of diversity issues are addressed ranging from political viewpoint to socio-economic status and individual heritage. Two activities are used:

• How Do you Identify - participants self-identify on issues they relate to or agree with by standing in front of the rest of the group and making eye contact with them as issues are read by the facilitator.
• Walk of Life - participants are read a condition of privilege they may or may not have had while growing up and take one step forward to each one they have benefitted from. Most are unaware of the privileges they have until they think about it in this context. They then compare where they are on the "walk of life scale" to other participants and gain a better understanding of how the role of privilege has influenced their life opportunities.

A debriefing discussion follows each activity.

Contact: Whitney Milligan, Director of Residence Life (435-797-3123)

MERRILL-CAZIER LIBRARY DIVERSITY PROJECT
(Office of the Provost; University Libraries and Instructional Support)
Target Group: People with disabilities, women, people of color, international students, those who seek to examine views and expressions outside the norm, and those who learn via nontraditional means.

Program Description: This project ensures that library clients, as well as staff, have access to information services and learning experiences that meet their diverse interests and circumstances. The project presents issues to the community via speakers, training, exhibits, collection development, physical facilities, patron services, cooperative programs with campus and community agencies, and recruitment.

The areas of special concern include:

• needs of women and nontraditional students
• cultural diversity
• statewide diverse user groups
• international students' needs
• diversity in views and expression
• collection development for diverse needs
• needs of persons with disabilities

Contact: John Elsweiler, Associate Dean for Public Services, Merrill-Cazier Library (435-797-2636), john.elsweiler@usu.edu

PANEL OF RELIGION - "RELIGIOUS SMORGASBORD"
(Vice President for Student Services; Housing and Residence Life)
Target Group: All USU housing residents and the USU community-at-large

Program Description: This program billed as "Religious Smorgasbord," is sponsored periodically by USU Housing Services and coordinated by resident staff. Its purpose is to allow USU students the opportunity to learn about various religions and to discover the wide range of diversity in beliefs at Utah State University. While it is focused towards USU housing residents, the entire USU community is invited.

There are panelists representing various religious beliefs that have included: Seventh-Day Adventist, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Judaism, Catholicism, Islam, Baha i, Wicca, Asatru, Society of Friends (Quakers) and various Biblical Christianity denominations. Each member of the panel gives a short presentation, then responds to questions from the audience. Sometimes questions have been solicited in advance by the coordinating resident staff.

Contact: Whitney Milligan, Director of Residence Life (435-797-3123)

REENTRY STUDENT CENTER
(Vice President for Student Services; Women's Center/Reentry Student Center)
Target Group: Nontraditional students (women and men returning to school after a gap in their educations)

Program Description: The Reentry Student Center (operated in conjunction with the Women's Center for Lifelong Learning) provides information, assistance, and referral concerning opportunities and resources available on campus and in the community for nontraditional students. The Center serves as an informal gathering place for reentry students and facilitates their transition to university life. The office provides programs, resources, financial assistance, and special activities which focus on reentry student issues and concerns. The Center also provides access to PINNACLE, a national honor society for reentry students who demonstrate high scholarship, leadership, and service.

Contact: Patricia Stevens, Director, Women's Center/Reentry Student Center (435-797-1728),  reentry@usu.edu

SAAVI "CONNECTIONS" CLASSES FOR FRESHMEN
(Vice President for Student Services; Sexual Assault and Anti-Violence Information[SAAVI]; Student Health and Wellness Center; Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity [AA/EO] Office; Retention and First Year Experience Office)
Target Group: New freshmen and transfer students

Program Description: The SAAVI Workshop is one of several components offered to incoming students during their "Connections" experience-a voluntary program offered for credit to new freshmen and transfer students. "Connections" is administered through the Retention and First Year Experience Office and its purpose is to assist students in acclimating to college life at Utah State University. Most sections are offered just prior to the beginning of the fall semester; additional sections are offered during fall and spring semesters. During the SAAVI Workshop, the SAAVI Office, AA/EO Office, and Student Health and Wellness Center work together to present information on sexual harassment, sexual and interpersonal violence, alcohol use, and internet relationship safety.

Contact: Rachel Brighton, SAAVI Coordinator (435-797-1510) rachel.brighton@usu.edu
David L. Ottley, AA/EO Director (435-797-1266)
Ryan Barfuss, Student Health and Wellness Center Prevention Specialist (435-797-1540) ryan.barfuss@usu.edu
Noelle Call, Retention and First Year Experience Office Director (435-797-1194) noelle.call@usu.edu

SEXUAL ASSAULT and ANTI-VIOLENCE INFORMATION (SAAVI) Office
(Vice President for Student Services; Student Health and Wellness Center)
Target Group: USU students, staff and faculty

Program Description: The goal of SAAVI is to:

• Provide a comprehensive delivery of programs, services, and policies related to creating healthy relationships and violence free environments for the well being of students, faculty and staff.
• Use a holistic approach to address issues relating to violence especially rape; sexual assault; dating and domestic abuse; and stalking.
• Implement the University sexual assault response protocol.

SAAVI is committed to creating a safe campus environment and teaching about healthy relationships for the entire campus community. [Note: The SAAVI Hotline is available to survivors of any form of interpersonal violence, as well as friends and family members. The Hotline is available 24/7 and is answered by CAPSA (Community Abuse Prevention Services Agency) on nights, weekends, and holidays.]

Contact: Rachel Brighton, SAAVI Coordinator (435-797-1510) rachel.brighton@usu.edu Hotline: (435-797-RAPE [435-797-7273])

"THE COLOR OF FEAR" (a film by Lee Mun Wah)
Vice President for Student Services; Housing and Residence Life)
Target Group: Used in Resident Life in-service training and available to students living in USU residence halls. Faculty and staff are also welcome to check-out the video for classes or staff training.

Program Description: The "Color of Fear" is a film about the pain and anguish that racism has caused in the lives of eight North American men of Asian, European, Latino, and African descent. Out of their confrontations and struggles to understand and trust each other emerges an emotional and insightful portrayal into the type of dialogue most of us fear, but hope will happen sometime in our lifetime. This film is very powerful and is best handled with a facilitator to discuss and debrief with the viewers.

Contact: Whitney Milligan, Director of Residence Life (435-797-3123)

WOMEN AND GENDER RESEARCH INSTITUTE (WGRI)
(Office of the Provost; Vice President for Research)
Target Group: Current and prospective women faculty and researchers; all faculty conducting gender-related research. Focus is on women in colleges with an underrepresentation of women: Agriculture, Business, Engineering, and Natural Resources.

Program Description: The Women and Gender Research Institute (WGRI) was established in 1984 by the Provost and the Vice President for Research. The purpose of WGRI is to:

• Assist USU in attracting, recruiting, and retaining female faculty. The WGRI Steering committee consists of faculty representation from each academic college and the Cooperative Extension Service, comprising a variety of disciplines and academic ranks. Committee members assist in recruiting women for faculty teaching and research positions by meeting with candidates during on-campus interviews, and introducing them to campus administrators and support programs. Many candidates have been reached by this effort.
• Encourage involvement of women in research. A competitive awards program provides small matching monies to initiate proposal writing and research or to present research findings at professional meetings. Many graduate students have benefitted from this program.
• Additional efforts include introducing new faculty to opportunities for collaboration and critique, and supporting nationally recognized speakers and televised conferences on women and gender-related issues in higher education.
• Promote USU as a model of excellence in gender-related research. The need to promote women's efforts in research, as well as research on gender, derives from the increasing awareness of gender roles in our society. Through WGRI, USU is better able to contribute to the understanding of women's and men's contributions and roles.

Contact: Julie Gast, Director, Women and Gender Research Institute (435-797-1490)

WOMEN'S CENTER FOR LIFELONG LEARNING
(Vice President for Student Services; Women's Center/Reentry Student Center)
Target Group: Female student, staff and faculty

Program Description: The Women's Center for Lifelong Learning provides information, assistance, and referral concerning the opportunities and resources available on campus and in the community. The Center serves as an advocate for women, educating campus and community constituencies on the changing status of women and gender-based issues through a variety of program and activities open to women and men. The Center facilitates the exchange of information for personal and professional development for women, students, faculty, and staff. The Center facilitates the exchange of information for personal and professional development for women, students, faculty and staff. The Center generates sources of financial aid and administers a financial assistance program for reentry female and male students. The Center, with the assistance of an Advisory Board, strives to maintain positive relations and a broad base of University and community support.

Contact: Patricia w. Stevens, Director, Women's Center for Lifelong Learning, (435-797-1728, TSC 315), womenscenter@usu.edu

WOMEN'S SPORTS
(Office of the President; Athletics)
Target Group: Female student athletes and prospective student athletes

Program Description: The women's intercollegiate athletics program at USU, operating under the auspices of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), encourages excellence in athletic and academic performance and is designed to develop leadership, sportsmanship, and individuality while helping each student athlete realize her ultimate capabilities. USU offers partial to full scholarships in each of the nine sponsored sports. Awards are based on athletic and academic performance. The nine sports include:

• cross-country
• soccer
• gymnastics
• softball
• indoor track and field
• tennis
• outdoor track and field
• volleyball
• basketball

Contact: Doug Hoffman, Athletics Media Relaltions Director, Athletics (435-797-3714)