East Tennessee State University
Office of Registrar

Various student services are described below. Additional information about any of these services can be secured by contacting the Office of Student Affairs, upper level of the D.P. Culp University Center, phone 439-4210.

Academic Advising Advisement at ETSU is defined as a "continuous interactive process between an advisor and student which facilitates the development and achievement of the student's overall goals." Advisement is a distinct part of a student's educational experience, provided by ETSU as a service. Discussions between the student and the advisor should assist in exploring and clarifying educational, career, and life goals. Students should consult with their advisor before making decisions that may affect academic progress and success. Discussions with the advisor may include: career decisions, ETSU resources, dropping a class, withdrawing from school, selecting courses, and understanding degree requirements.

All students who entered ETSU fall 1997 or later with less than 60 credits are required to meet with an advisor prior to registration. Beginning fall 2002, first-term-at-ETSU transfer students are required to meet with an advisor prior to registration for the first and second term of enrollment. These guidelines are the minimum advisement requirement. Some colleges and departments may have additional advisement requirements. Students should consult with their academic advisor to determine advisement requirement.

All students have an assigned advisor and should confer with the advisor regularly. An advisor can be assigned or changed by contacting the advisement coordinator of the college or school in which the student's major is offered.

Students who have declared a major should see an advisor in that major. Students who have not declared a major should go to the University Advisement Center located on the second floor of the D.P. Culp Center in the Advisement Resources Career Center (ARC). Students taking classes in Bristol, Kingsport, or Greeneville may contact these centers for advisement information. Other areas may contact the student to discuss additional advisement opportunities such as Athletics, the Center for Adult Programs and Services (CAPS), Students Support Services, Pre-Med and the Pre-Professional areas.

All students will benefit by conferring with their assigned advisor on a regular basis.

Adult Programs and Services The Center for Adult Programs and Commuting Student Services represents a unique collection of academic and student support services designed especially for adult, transfer and re-entry students. Center staff provide a wide spectrum of highly individualized services designed to ease the transition of the new adult student as well as the transfer student into the university setting. Assistance is also available for continuing adult students.

Special adult transition programs for entering students are held before the beginning of each semester. The center also serves as a focal point for information about careers, child care, financial aid, scholarships, off-campus housing, and provides personalized referral for university services. Other services include pre-semester programs for first-time adults as well as transfer students, and a variety of other services for commuting students.

The staff of the center includes adult students who have already made
a successful transition to college life and are sensitive to the concerns and needs of the returning adult. The Center for Adult Programs and Commuting Student Services is located in the ARC Center on the second level of the Culp University Center and is open from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. from Monday-Friday, phone 439-5641.

Advisement, Resources, and Career Center The Advisement, Resources, and Career Center (ARC) is located on the second level of the D.P. Culp University Center next to the Bookstore, phone 439-8650. The ARC is open Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

The ARC is staffed by professionals who evaluate students' academic progress as it relates to their personal aspirations and career goals. In addition to advising students, referrals for additional academic assistance are made when necessary.

The ARC is user-friendly so that students can access advisement, career and support services without ever leaving the facility. The ARC serves as a primary resource for students who have a variety of needs including those who are entering the university for the first time, those that are unsure about an academic major or career option, and those who wish to take advantage of various academic support services to enhance their classroom learning. The ARC incorporates several academic and student support services listed below.

• University Advisement Center - Undeclared (439-5244) The Center offers academic advising and counseling to all students who have not declared a specific major or who are not yet ready to commit to a major at ETSU. Counselors help students understand and complete General Education requirements and assist students to identify careers and coursework that affirm their academic strengths and interests. Visit our web site at www.etsu.edu/univadvctr/uac/index.htm.

• Center for Adult Programs and Commuting Student Services (439-5641) Personalized counseling and advisement for first-time, transfer and re-entering adult students. Commuting Student Services: car pool, off-campus listings, transit schedules, area maps and day care/babysitter listings. "One-Stop Shopping" for campus forms, applications, catalogs, schedules and information. The "home" for two adult student organizations: Once Again Students In School (OASIS) and Alpha Sigma Lambda - the adult student honor society. CAPS is "the" place for adult and commuting students. Visit our web site at www.etsu.edu/students/caps/index.htm.

• Cooperative Education and Internship Services (439-5388) This office provides students the opportunity to gain valuable "work world" experience while earning academic credit. Students may co-op/intern in their chosen major or minor. Additionally, this office assists with resume development and Internet job access information. Visit our web site at www.etsu.edu/careers.

• Inside Track (439-4758 or 439-5396) A university-funded academic support program that offers a variety of tutoring approaches. Individual tutoring is available in General Education Core Courses; Supplemental Instruction is provided in selected high-risk core courses; Blackboard On-line tutoring sites and chat rooms are provided in selected core courses. All tutoring services are free. Visit our web site at www.etsu.edu/SSS.

• NEXUS (439-6187) A freshman retention program sponsored by Student Support Services, that offers services to traditional-age first-year students who qualify. These services include mentoring, personal counseling, career planning, academic advising, and workshops specifically designed to address common concerns of new freshmen. Visit our web site at www.etsu.edu/SSS.

• Peer Career Center (439-8651) Located in the ARC, the Peer Career Center is a starting place for students who are uncertain about their career choice. With the assistance of our professional staff, career interest inventories, personality inventories, and an extensive career library, we can help students identify career options that suit their personal needs. These services are free to current ETSU students. Limited services are available to potential students and ETSU alumni. Visit our web site at www.etsu.edu/students/counsel/peercareer.htm.

• Undergraduate Student Advisement (439-8557) Responsible for the coordination and continuous improvement of advisement. For advisement information visit our web site www.etsu.edu/advismnt.

Alumni Association The ETSU Office of University Alumni is the campus contact for more than 60,000 university graduates and former students. All of these individuals are members of the ETSU National Alumni Association.

Alumni may participate in a variety of activities, such as regional chapter activities, constituent societies, special alumni programs, alumni student recruitment, reunions, homecoming and various events that support ETSU.

Many alumni are chosen to participate in the popular "Alumni Return to the Classroom" program, which features alumni as "Professors for a Day" sharing their professional experiences with students during homecoming week. Alumni also participate in the "Buc Connection" career development network or support student recruitment through the Alumni Admissions Council.

ETSU's National Alumni Association, in cooperation with the ETSU Foundation, also supports scholarships for academically outstanding students. The Office of University Alumni is located on campus in room 303 of Burgin E. Dossett Hall, phone (423) 439-4218.

Arts and Crafts Shop The Arts and Craft Shop is located on the lower level of the D. P. Culp University Center. The Craft Shop is available for use by students, faculty, staff, and their immediate families. Instruction is offered in ceramics, basket weaving, stenciling, floral decorating, stained glass, and other crafts.

Banking The Tennessee Teachers Credit Union, located in the University Bookstore, provides full-service banking for students and staff. There is also an ATM machine in the Culp University Center.

Bookstore The University Bookstore carries a supply of new and used textbooks, paperbacks, imprinted gift items, school and office supplies, art and engineering supplies, stationary, greeting cards and class rings. Gift certificates, computer software and computer supplies are also available. We now offer a free pre-pack service for your textbooks. The University Bookstore is located on the middle level of the D.P. Culp University Center and is open fall and spring semester Monday-Thursday 7:45 a.m. until 6 p.m. and Friday 7:45 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., phone 439-4436. Summer hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.

Busing System The university operates a free shuttle system for students, faculty, staff, and visitors, linking parking lots on the perimeter of the campus with main academic and administrative buildings. Operation hours are scheduled during peak class periods as well as in conjunction with selected major campus events. Schedule, route, and other details are available at various locations on campus including the Center for Adult Programs and Commuting Student Services, lower level of the Culp University Center, phone 439-5641, and Physical Plant, phone 439-7900.

Career Placement and Internship Services Since the university realizes that the choice of a career is a complex and yet essential task, a number of services are provided, some for those choosing a career and others to assist in obtaining a job.

The Counseling Center provides the following career services: (1) individualized counseling; (2) printed instruments to help students assess their interests, values, abilities, and personality traits as a means of choosing a career well suited for them; (3) a user-friendly computerized career guidance program to give information about work in specific occupations, trends in the job market, likes and dislikes of workers, beginning salaries, future opportunities, and related fields; (4) lists of professionals in the area willing to discuss the day-to-day opportunities in their field of study. Faculty advisors may discuss opportunities in their field of study.

Consultation with the Office of Career Placement and Internship Services staff can help by providing: (1) job placement opportunities for
full-time, part-time, and summer employment; (2) field experience-based cooperative education for academic credit; (3) an occupational and employment information library for information on career opportunities including data on specific area employers; (4) workshops and seminars on career planning, resume writing, interview techniques, and job-hunting skills; (5) computer-assisted job matching and resume design; (6) national employment trends and salary information.

The Office of Career Placement and Internship Services, phone 439-4441, and the Counseling Center, phone 439-4352, are located on the third floor of the D. P. Culp University Center. Cooperative Education and Internships is located in the ARC, second floor, Culp Center (439-5388).

Clinics See Student Health Services.

Commuting Student Services The Center for Adult Programs and Commuting Student Services provides specialized student services especially important to the commuting student. These services include transit information, loan of battery cables, and off-campus housing information. An information "HotLine" (439-5641) is provided for university bad weather advisories. These services are offered in the Center for Adult Programs and Commuting Student Services which is located in the D.P. Culp University Center.

Computer Labs The largest open-access computer lab in the Tennessee Board of Regents System is located on the first level of the Culp University Center next to the post office. Students enrolled at ETSU with a valid ID may use the lab which features 80 IBM/Compatible and five Macintosh PCs. The needs of students with disabilities are met with a computer specially equipped with screen magnification, adjustable workstations, and speech processing.

Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visual Studio, SPSS, and SAS are some of the programs available in the lab. Students can also access the Internet and use electronic mail.

The lab is open from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to midnight Friday, noon to midnight Saturday, and noon to 2 a.m. Sunday.

Three labs house 140 IBM PCs or compatibles and 5 Macintosh microcomputers. A growing software library is available in each lab from a server attached to the campus local area network. When not in use as classrooms, computer labs are available for walk-in use by any registered student. The microlabs are staffed by lab monitors (student workers) at all times. They are supervised by a lab manager. These monitors help users with common problems and keep the labs neat and secure. They are not tutors.

Software presently available for use in 320 Rogers-Stout, 124 Sam Wilson, and the Culp Center lab: Office XP, Visual Studio .Net, Photoshop 6, SPSS-PC, SAS-PC, and Minitab.

E-mail and Internet access is available to all students from the microlabs.

Computer Resources Code of Ethics All users of any institutionally maintained electronic data, data files, software, and networks are expected to handle the resource in a responsible and ethical manner. A user's interest ceases when it invades the right of personal and/or institutional privacy; results in the destruction of personal and/or institutional property; demonstrates a potential for loss, embarrassment, litigation to the individual and/or institution; or causes a limited resource to be used in a wasteful or careless manner.

All information processed through Computer Services is considered sensitive and/or confidential. The responsibility for the release or discussion of data is assigned to the official custodian of the data file(s). Access to information is based on a legitimate "need to know" and directly related to assigned duties.

University electronically maintained data, data files, software, and networks will be used for authorized purposes only. Users are responsible for the security of the resources.

Any use of the resource deemed irresponsible or unethical (as defined in the Faculty Handbook section 1.10.1) will result in the immediate denial of use of the resource. The violation will be referred to the proper authorities for disciplinary and/or legal action including, but not limited to, restitution, restriction, reprimand, suspension, probation, expulsion, termination, and, if necessary, legal action. Appeals will be handled through due process channels (APA) already established for students and/or staff. Student violations will be referred to the Vice President for Student Affairs and/or Vice President for Health Affairs; faculty violations will be referred to the Vice President for Academic Affairs and/or the Vice President for Health Affairs; and staff violations will be referred to the Vice President for Administration and Development.

The following examples attempt to convey the intent of irresponsible and/or unethical use: violation of Federal/State copyright laws; violation of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974; use of the resource for obscene material; deliberate wasteful use of the resource, unauthorized altering of hardware, software, or data; piracy of data or software belonging to another person; or careless use of the resource which may result in the release of restricted information.

Computer Network and Internet Access: Privileges & Responsibilities East Tennessee State University (ETSU) operates a wide-area network that interconnects local area networks in academic and administrative offices, student computer labs, and in the future dormitory rooms. The university maintains connections into the Tennessee Education Cooperative Network (TECnet), the Internet and the World Wide Web. Thus, the university's network is a part of the global network that provides access to information and information processing technologies. By having access to the university's network and its resources, students, faculty, and staff can communicate and collaborate among themselves and their counterparts throughout the world. This privilege carries with it responsibilities with which all users must comply.

Everyone within the ETSU community who uses networked computing and communications facilities has the responsibility to use them in an ethical, professional and legal manner, and to abide by TECnet policies. Users should respect the privacy rights of others. ETSU's facilities and network. Access capabilities should never be used for purposes intended to incite crime. Communications which violate Tennessee, federal, or international law are not acceptable. For example, the use of ETSU's computer and network resources to threaten or harass others or the misrepresentation of one's identity in electronic communications for the purpose of illegal or unauthorized actions or activities will not be tolerated.

These statements concerning responsibility are not meant to be exhaustive. Any questionable use should be considered "not acceptable." Serious or repeated instances of abuse will be referred to the proper authority for disciplinary or legal action.

**WARNING** Any person who knowingly brings on campus, has in their possession or distributes any virus without the authorization and written permission of the Division of Information Resources, will be considered to be in violation of the above and will be vigorously prosecuted. **Campus** is defined to include any property owned, leased, maintained or controlled by ETSU and includes any site or area where any system owned, leased, operated and/or maintained by ETSU is housed.

NOTICE TO USERS: It is the policy of East Tennessee State University to protect all institutional computing resources including, but not limited to, hardware and software, consisting of the actual equipment being supplied by the university as well as the programs and related materials used in conjunction therewith. In accordance with local, state, and federal law, indiscriminate examination of individual user's files is not permitted, nonetheless as a means of maintaining the integrity and security of those aforementioned resources.

East Tennessee State University retains the right to inspect individual accounts and files stored on any system owned, maintained and/or leased by said university. While no prior authorization by individual users is required to inspect those files and accounts, the user is, by virtue of accepting the account offered by ETSU and "logging" on to its computing equipment, granting to the university prior unrestricted permission, subject to university policy, to review, examine and/or otherwise view, by any method at the sole discretion of the university and without any additional advance notice to said user, any account and/or file stored on university computer resources.

Should such a review take place, the user will be given notice, as a courtesy only, of the results of said review within a reasonable time after the review is completed. While use of university computing resources for personal use is strictly forbidden, should the user have materials for which he/she has any reasonable expectation of privacy or which the user considers to be confidential for any reason, the user should retain those materials on a disk which can be secured as would any other personal items or materials which one consider private in nature.

For such a policy to work, it is essential that users observe responsible and ethical behavior in the use of the resources. In an effort to assist the user community in effective use of the limited computer resources, it seems reasonable to highlight some specific responsibilities and types of behavior that represent abuse of a user's privilege. The examples do not constitute a complete list but are intended to convey the intent of the code.

Users should not damage or attempt to damage computer equipment or to modify or attempt to modify equipment so that it does not function as originally intended. It is equally wrong to damage or modify or attempt to damage or modify the software components: operating systems, compilers, utility routines, etc.

Users should not use or attempt to use an account without authorization from the owner of that account. Users have the responsibility of protecting their accounts through the proper use of passwords, but the fact that an account is unprotected does not imply permission for an unauthorized person to use it. Further, accounts are to be used only for the purposes for which they have been established. [Only the individual owner of an account is authorized to use that account. Providing passwords or in any way permitting or making it possible for anyone other than the authorized owner of the account to use computer resources is not authorized and may be a violation of Tennessee Law. Under this condition both the owner and the unauthorized user may be subject to legal action if determined to be appropriate by ETSU legal counsel.] Additionally, it is wrong to use a university-sponsored account for funded research, personal business, or consulting activities. There are special accounts for such purposes.

Users should not use private files without authorization. Owners of such files should take precautions and use the security mechanisms available. However, the fact that a file is not protected does not make it right for anyone to access it, unless it is specifically designed as a public access file. It is equally wrong for anyone to change or delete a file that belongs to anyone else without authorization. Violation of property rights and copyrights covering data, computer programs, and documentation is also wrong. In the event of accidental access of private files, confidentiality of those files must be maintained.

Any deliberate wasteful use of resources is irresponsible; it encroaches on others' use of facilities and deprives them of resources. Printing of large unnecessary listings and the playing of games solely for entertainment are examples of such abuse. Users are expected to be aware of the resources they are using and to make reasonable efforts to use these resources efficiently.

All state and federal copyright laws will be abided by at all times. Users must not copy any part of a copyrighted program or its documentation which would be in violation of the law or the licensing agreement without written and specific permissions of the copyright holder.

Serious or repeated instances of abuse of computer facilities and resources will be referred to the proper authorities for disciplinary or legal action including, but not limited to, restitution, restrictions, reprimand, suspension, probation, expulsion, or termination.

Computer Services ETSU provides a wide range of computer resources in support of instruction, research, administration, and public service. The administrative systems utilize a VAX 6520 under the VMS operating system. The academic mainframe is an IBM ES/9000 model 190 with a VM operating system and utilizing the Conversational Monitoring System (CMS). A vector processor and a number of compilers and software packages are available, including SPSS, SAS, FORTRAN, and PASCAL. Student access to the academic system in support of classroom assignments is available in the microcomputer labs.

Continuing Studies As an academic service provider for the university, the School of Continuing Studies offers a variety of opportunities. The Division of Cross-Disciplinary Studies makes it possible to offer selected credit courses either at the workplace or in local communities. Four bachelor's degree programs are housed in this division: Bachelor of General Studies, Bachelor of Applied Science, Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies, and Bachelor of Science in Professional Studies. The last two are part of the TBR regents online degree program and may be obtained entirely online if the student desires. All four degree programs cater to adults who began a degree sometime in the past, but were not able to complete it. The Master of Arts in Liberal Studies allows adult students to pursue interdisciplinary study in a variety of areas. Regional centers and sites in Bristol, Greeneville, and Kingsport afford students the opportunity to remain close to home and pursue a degree. Distance Education plays a central role in the university's ability to serve students in their own community, thereby saving the students' time and transportation expense. Professional Development offers national or regionally known noncredit programs and can custom design a program for those who have a need. The Tennessee Institute for Economic Development is a partnership venture between the Tennessee Board of Regents and the University of Tennessee which is administered by ETSU, with its primary mission targeted at basic economic development information for elected officials and professionals. The federally supported TRIO Programs provide a great opportunity for income eligible, first generation college students, college-bound students, or veterans.

Cooperative Education/Internships Cooperative Education and Internships provide students opportunities to earn academic credit in many majors at ETSU. Students may choose placements that allow the student to alternate between academic semesters and co-op/internship semesters exclusively with an employer, or the student may choose a parallel placement assignment that allows the student to take classes and work with an employer in the same semester. Information about the cooperative education and internships can be obtained by visiting the cooperative education and internship services program office in the D.P. Culp Center, (ARC) 2nd floor, or by calling 439-5388.

Counseling Center The Counseling Center (340 D.P. Culp, University Center) provides an array of counseling and mental health services to ETSU students, including personal counseling, career counseling and assessment, educational programming, psychiatric services, and consultative services. Our staff is comprised of psychologists, an outreach coordinator, psychiatric residents, graduate assistants, and support staff. The Center is also responsible for the Campus Alcohol and Other Drug Program and the Campus Advocates Against Sexual Violence Program. We provide our career services through the Peer Career Center, located in the Advisement, Resources, and Career (ARC) Center. Counseling services are confidential and free to all ETSU students. For more information about our services, contact our main number (439-4841) or contact the Peer Career Center (439-8651).

Developmental Studies The Division of Developmental Studies was created by East Tennessee State University to address the basic skills deficiencies common among a number of entering college students.

Assessment and Placement
Credit Hour Computation
Drop/Add Policy
Reinstatement Policies

Assessment and Placement ACT or SAT scores less than three years old will be used to determine whether students will be placed in DVS courses. For students with an ACT composite score of less than 19 (or comparable SAT) DSPR 0800 is required. If the ACT subscores (comparable SAT) in English and Math are less than 19, the appropriate Developmental courses are required. For students 21 years of age or older, who do not have ACT or SAT scores, the entire AAPP assessment battery is required. Following a review of transfer credit, it may be determined that a transfer student must complete the AAPP test battery before registration for classes. In these cases, the assessment tool used to determine course placement is called the COMPASS test. Students must complete each course sequence in which they have been placed with a minimal grade of "C".

Credit Hour Computation Credit hours earned in Developmental Studies courses are in addition to the minimum number of hours required for graduation within any degree program. Credit hours and grade points earned in these courses are used in the computation of a student's overall grade point average (GPA), but are not computed for honors recognition or for meeting minimum average requirements for graduation.

Drop/Add Policy Developmental Studies courses cannot be dropped without permission.

Disability Services In compliance with federal regulations outlined in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, it is the policy of East Tennessee State University to make accommodations, course substitutions, and other academic adjustments when necessary to ensure equal access for students with disabilities. While all students with disabilities are protected from discrimination, some students may not be eligible for all of the services coordinated by Disability Services. Classroom and testing accommodations are made on an individual case-by-case basis. Students who wish to request an accommodation or academic adjustment because of a disability must follow the established process for self-identification by completing the intake process with Disability Services.

During the intake process, students are informed of the policies and procedures surrounding the accommodation process, student responsibilities as well as ETSU responsibilities. Eligibility for classroom and testing accommodations and other support services coordinated by Disability Services is based on the review of student's documentation of disability.

Intake applications are not complete until current documentation of disability has been received and reviewed by Disability Services. ETSU does not recognize individualized education plans (IEP) as documentation; however, information included in an IEP may be helpful when identifying the services a student may utilize while at ETSU.

In order to establish eligibility, the documentation provided must include:
• Statement of diagnosis, date of most recent evaluation, and when available, date of original diagnosis,
• Description of diagnostic criteria and/or diagnostic tests used,
• Description of the current impact of the disability in an academic environment,
• Credentials of the diagnosing professional,
• Documentation of attention deficit disorders should be no more than three years old, and the D.P. Culp Center for additional information and a brochure detailing all of the terms and conditions and services.
• Documentation of learning disabilities should be no more than five years old with results based on an adult measurement scale.

The diagnosing professional must have specific training and expertise in a field related to the type of disability being diagnosed. For example, a psychologist, psychiatrist, or educational examiner must make a learning disability diagnosis. Documentation not including the information outlined above or from a professional whose credentials are not generally indicative of expertise in the specific disability being diagnosed can not be used to establish eligibility for services. ETSU does not provide any type of learning disabilities evaluations; however, Disability Services maintains a list of professionals in private practice who can evaluate learning disabilities.

Disability Services is located in the D.P. Culp Center, Suite A on J.L. Seehorn, Jr. Road (v/tdd) 423-439-8346, (tdd) 423-439-8370.

Early Childhood Learning and Development The Center for Early Childhood Learning and Development operates programs to serve the needs of young children. Child care services for families are offered by both programs. They are licensed by the Tennessee Department of Human Services and accredited by the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs. The Child Study Center is located at 2101 Signal Drive, approximately one mile from the main ETSU campus. Children ages 3 months through 5 years are served in a full-year, full-day early childhood program. Enrollment is on a limited basis. Information for full-time child care can be obtained by calling 439-4888 or 439-4887.

Little Buccaneers Student Child Care Center is a child care program located on campus in Warf-Pickel Hall which is specifically designed to meet the needs of ETSU students. ETSU students can enroll their children ages 3 months to 8 years for blocks of time each semester that will accommodate their child care needs while attending classes and during study times. This program is supported by the Student Activities Allocation Committee and ETSU. Information for the part-time child care program can be obtained by calling 439-7549 or 439-4198.

Students majoring in early childhood education, elementary education, special education, nursing, social work, counseling or psychology may find it beneficial to observe in these programs. Graduate assistantships, Academic Performance Scholarships, Federal Work Study Program employment opportunities, student teaching, and practicum positions are also available.

Financial Aid A comprehensive financial aid program has been developed to assist eligible students. Counselors are available from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. This office is located in Burgin E. Dossett Hall, room 105, phone 439-4300 or 800-704-ETSU. Additional details on financial aid are presented elsewhere in this catalog and on the web at www.etsu.edu/finaid/financial.htm.

Games Room The games room is located in the D. P. Culp University Center and offers a variety of amusements including video games, pinball, pool, table tennis, and "foosball."

ID Card and Campus Debit Card (ID BUCS) All students must obtain an official East Tennessee State University ID Card in order to have full access to all university facilities and services. Your ID card not only provides student identification, but will also allow access to Sherrod Library services, door access to residence halls, Mini-Dome, CPA, AVL, computer labs, and parking lot gates. Your ID card is also used to access meal plans, to obtain tickets to athletic events, and to participate in student voting.

Students may also choose to create a debit account called ID BUC$. You may use ID BUC$ in the Campus Bookstore, all food service locations, laundry facilities in residence halls, Craft Shop, Student Health Clinic, University Press Convenience Center, Sherrod Library, Bursar's Office, and Pepsi, Coke, and snack machines located all over campus. ID cards will be issued during new student orientations or anytime after registering for classes. Please come by the ID Services Office on the second level of ID Services Office, P.O. Box 70611, Johnson City, TN 37614, phone: 423-439-8316. Regular office hours: Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m., Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Immunization Requirements Students entering college are required by law, to have proof of two doses of MMR vaccine. Documentation must be on file with Student Health Services before you can register for the following semester.

The first dose must have been given on or after the first birthday. MMR vaccinations must be given at least 30 days apart. Students born prior to 1957 are exempt from this requirement.

Student Health is located in room 55 Lamb Hall. All registered ETSU students are eligible for health care services.

Information Areas For information by phone call 0 if on campus and 439-4112 if off campus. Information via the Internet is available at www.etsu.edu.

The University Center Office on the second floor of the D.P. Culp University Center serves as a general information area from 8 a.m. to 1 a.m., Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Sunday. These hours are for the fall and spring semesters.

The Center for Student Life and Leadership located in the D.P. Culp Center provides information on student organizations and campus programs. Hours are 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday. Phone 439-5675.

The Center for Adult Programs and Commuting Student Services, located in the ARC Center on the 2nd level of the Culp University Center, has a supply of most printed material available on campus. Staff members are willing to locate the information desired, if it is not already available in the office. Hours are 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Phone 0 if on campus and 439-4112 if off campus.

Insurance It is the responsibility of all students to provide hospitalization insurance for themselves if they desire to have coverage in the event of an illness or in case of injury while attending the university. For those students not having protection under a family insurance plan or for those who want additional coverage, ETSU has arranged for a special student insurance policy. Application forms and information pertaining to this insurance are available in the Student Affairs Office located on the 3^rd level of the D.P. Culp Center.

International Programs The Office of International Programs, located temporarily on the first floor of Yoakley Hall, serves the international community of visiting international students and scholars from more than 60 countries who attend or visit ETSU. Programming, advising, immigration issues and advisement, community outreach, field trips, Friendship Family Program, and international festivals are among the many services offered by the Office.

The office coordinates both the National Student Exchange (NSE) and the International Student Exchange Programs (ISEP), which provide ETSU exchange opportunities at a cost comparable to that of ETSU.

Leadership Education Leadership education is a key part of the ETSU experience. Students learn leadership to be more effective in everyday living as well as to excel in their profession and position in the community. It is strongly encouraged that students seek and accept leadership positions in student organizations, service activities, campus governance, university committees, orientation and Preview, peer advisement, and academic departments. The opportunities will build your skills as well as your network of references. Learning leadership is for everyone, not just a select few.

The Center for Student Life and Leadership provides numerous ways for students to become more proficient in their leadership abilities. Students may utilize many of the following offerings; Leadership Development Series, Leadership Transcript, Leadership House (a living learning environment), Leadership Studies and Inter-disciplinary minor.

Contact Student Life and Leadership, phone 439-5675, for more information.

Libraries The new Sherrod Library, containing the major learning resources that support the university's program of teaching and research, opened in 1999. Seventy-plus public access computer stations and laptop connection areas are distributed throughout this state-of-the-art building which has more than 1,800 seats. The collections include one-half million volumes, over one million microforms, over 2,000 periodical subscriptions, more than 350,000 federal and state documents and maps, audiovisual media, and the state depository collection of K-12 state-adopted textbooks. All of the materials in the collections can be found in the VOYAGER catalog, which is accessible from any Internet-connected computer. There are 25 laptops available for in-library loan to students. Copy machines and printers are located on 1st, 2nd, and 3rd floors. A study room open 24 hours a day is accessible with a student ID.

The ETSU/UT at Kingsport Library has a collection of over 25,000 volumes and maintains subscriptions to over 100 periodicals.

The Medical Library is located in Building 4 of the Veterans Affairs Medical Center. The library has a seating capacity of 213 and houses a collection of over 96,000 books, journals, computer databases and media which support the academic, clinical, and research programs of the College of Medicine.

Museum A campus history project initiated in the late 1920s created a repository that ultimately emerged as the B. Carroll Reece Memorial Museum. Its initial collections were made up of art and artifacts which had been collected and housed by the Department of Art and Design and Sherrod Library. The Carroll Reece Museum was formally dedicated on October 10, 1965. It is a component of ETSU's Center for Appalachian Studies and Services and has been accredited by the American Association of Museums since 1972.

The Reece Museum serves as a resource to the university's students and faculty, as well as to the larger community. Reece Museum has three galleries which feature temporary exhibits of art and artifacts, and three galleries which house permanent exhibits consisting of musical instruments, items used during frontier settlement of the region, memorabilia from Congressman B. Carroll Reece, and selected prints from the permanent collection. Services and programs include guided tours of museum exhibits, out-of-town "Discovery Tours," workshops, lectures and other scholarly presentations, musical and other performances, demonstrations, and exhibit openings and receptions. Specialized instruction and programs are available upon request. All events and admission are free to the public. Office hours are weekdays from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., Monday-Wednesday and Friday, 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. on Thursday, and 1-4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

National and International Exchange Programs The National Student Exchange Program, a consortium of 170 schools to which ETSU belongs, offers ETSU students the opportunity to study up to one year at one of the member campuses, at a comparable cost to that of attending ETSU. By participating in this domestic exchange program, students can explore new academic avenues to their area of study, explore job markets and graduate schools, and experience personal growth.

ETSU students who wish to study overseas, for a semester or a year, may apply to study at one of our 18 exchange universities or at one of the 100+ institutions, located in more than 33 countries, offered under the International Student Exchange Program (ISEP).

Generally students may enroll in study abroad programs beginning in their sophomore year. GPA requirements vary but are frequently between 2.5 to 3.5. Some programs offer courses in English, while others in the language of the host country. Acceptance to programs with limited space is subject to competition. Interested students should allow a year of planning which may include the application process, language proficiency tests, financial aid issues, approval for transfer of credits, interviews, etc.

For more information, please visit the Office of International Programs web site at www.etsu.edu/intprograms/ or by visiting the Study Abroad Library, 104 Yoakley Hall.

Placement Service Placement services are provided as part of the Office of Career Placement and Internship Services. The office processes inquiries from business, industry, school systems, hospitals, and government and social agencies. It also assembles employment materials, checks recommendations, arranges for interviews, distributes credentials, and provides other support service to complete the employment process. The Office of Career Placement and Internship Services is located in room 323 of the D. P. Culp University Center, phone 439-4441.

Pre-Health Reinforcement and Enrichment Program The Pre-Health Reinforcement and Enrichment Program (PREP) is an umbrella for a variety of health career related summer programs at ETSU James H. Quillen College of Medicine designed to help high school and college students prepare for a future in the health professions. PREP focuses on enriching academic training, developing problem-solving skills, and assisting students regarding various health careers through an array of programs structured to meet the needs of students at their particular level of academic preparation. PREP provides a wide-range of benefits (such as cash stipends, on-campus housing, travel reimbursement, learning materials, and field trips) depending upon the specific program in which a student participates.

Detailed information is available by contacting the Program Coordinator in the College of Medicine, Office of Student Affairs, room C247 Stanton-Gerber Hall, Bldg. 178 VA campus, telephone 423/439-2034 or by browsing the web page address: http://faculty.etsu.edu/gaskins/prep/index.html.

Public Safety The Public Safety Building is located at the entrance of the university on University Parkway and has personnel on duty 24 hours a day for assistance. The emergency telephone number is 911. The public safety staff is composed of 21 state-certified sworn police officers who are also trained fire fighters. Public safety is a full-service police department encompassing traffic and parking enforcement, uniformed patrol, criminal investigations, and crime prevention education. Public Safety also provides these services: an escort service, engravers, booster cables, and battery booster packs. The non-emergency telephone numbers are 439-4480 for police services and 439-6900 for administrative services.

A traffic and parking regulation brochure has been prepared to inform and to protect all who use the campus roadways and parking areas. It is available in the Public Safety Building or at window #10 on the second floor of Burgin E. Dossett Hall.

Regional Centers ETSU/UT at Kingsport is located on 97 acres and offers day, evening and weekend classes, including lower and upper division and graduate courses. The selection is sufficient to meet most degree requirements of the university during the first two years. The phone number is 392-8000.

ETSU at Bristol is located at 1227 Volunteer Parkway, Bristol, TN. The site offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate classes leading toward selected majors with day, evening, and weekend schedules. The telephone number is 423/844-6300.

ETSU at Greeneville is located in the Greeneville-Greene County Center for Higher Education building, 215 North College Street in downtown Greeneville. Selected undergraduate and graduate courses are available during the day and evening through an articulation agreement between ETSU and Walters State Community College. The telephone number is 423/787-7300.

The Department of Health Related Professions, located at the Nave Center in Elizabethton, is a multidisciplinary department offering courses of study leading to a Bachelor of Science degree in Allied Health with concentrations in Cardiopulmonary Science and Radiography. The telephone number is 423/547-4900.

Reading Center The Reading Center, a service component of the Department of Curriculum and Instruction in the College of Education, has both training and service functions. Training functions of the center are: (1) to improve reading of college students and other adults; (2) to provide practicum experiences for university students; and (3) to train reading specialists and others interested in effective teaching of reading. Service functions of the center are: (1) to evaluate children with reading/learning disabilities; (2) to provide consultative and research services. The Reading Center is located in room 304 of Warf-Pickel Hall, phone 439-4298.

Service-Learning Service-Learning is a teaching strategy that uses meaningful community service combined with guided reflection to enrich and enhance student learning. Located in the Center for Student Life and Leadership, lower level of the Culp Center, the Office of Service-Learning coordinates the Introduction to Service-Learning 3-credit class, helps establish service-learning opportunities in other academic courses, and manages the Leadership Transcript Program for Service-Learning students. The Tennessee Consortium for Service-Learning in higher education is also headquartered in this office. For more information, call 439-8218 or 8219.

Student Life and Leadership, Center for At the Center for Student Life and Leadership students excel in service and leadership both on campus and in the community. The center brings new and exciting learning opportunities for students through involvement in such programs and activities as student organization, Greek Life, service-learning, and leadership education.

The mission of the Center for Student Life and Leadership is to educate through programs, services, advisement, and other experiences necessary to the growth of students and their development of social awareness and civic responsibility.

Located on the lower level of the D.P. Culp Center, the center is open 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. For information contact us at 439-5675 or by e-mail at sllinfo@etsu.edu.

Student Government Association The Student Government Association (SGA) strives to represent the opinions of the students on every aspect of campus academic and extracurricular life. Its members work closely with students, faculty, and administration to provide advice and information and a strong voice in the governance of the university. The SGA is located near the Office of Student Life and Leadership on the lower level of the D.P. Culp University Center, phone 439-5325.

Student Health Services East Tennessee State University students enjoy the benefits of a modern health care service. The Student Health Clinic is part of the College of Nursing Faculty Practice Network. Clinic services are available to all enrolled students. The professional staff includes nurse practitioners, physicians, registered nurses, and a health educator. Services include:

• Management of acute, episodic illnesses and injuries
• Referrals for assistance in managing chronic disorders
• Immunizations
• Women's health program and assistance with family planning
• Men's health program
• Allergy clinic for those receiving allergy injections
• Patient education programs on a variety of topics

The Student Health Clinic is located in room 55 of Lamb Hall. Please call (423) 439-4225 for further information.

The Dental Hygiene Clinic of the Department of Dental Hygiene offers such comprehensive preventive therapeutic procedures as scaling and polishing teeth, pit and fissure sealants, nutritional counseling, periodontal therapy, patient education and exposing and developing radiographs. All treatment is performed, for a modest fee, by dental hygiene students under the supervision of the licensed dentist and dental hygiene faculty. Services are open to all students, university employees, and the general public. Appointments may be obtained by contacting the Dental Hygiene Clinic at 439-4514 in Lamb Hall, room 71 (Health Building).

The Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic, a component of the Department of Communicative Disorders, provides professional speech-language pathology and audiology services to students, faculty, and the general public. The service is provided by speech-language pathology and audiology graduate students under the direct supervision of licensed Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists. The areas of service include speech and hearing evaluation, hearing aid evaluation, and treatment of speech and hearing disorders through therapy. Intervention may be available for deficits in articulation, phonology, language, voice, and fluency. The clinic is located in Room 204 of Lamb Hall. Please call (423) 439-4355 for appointments or information.

Service Programs ETSU's commitment to service is evident through the campus mission statement and the numerous opportunities we provide students. Whether community-based and interdisciplinary education, service-learning, and/or co-curricular service opportunities, students are encouraged to expand their intellectual and social development. For more information, contact the Center for Student Life and Leadership at 439-5675 or sllinfo@etsu.edu.

Study Abroad See International Programs.

Student Organizations If you are looking for ways to get involved on campus - you have come to the right spot. There are more than 150 registered student organizations on the campus of ETSU, representing the diverse interests of our student population. Students are encouraged to be involved in campus life and our office can help you make the connection.

Student Life and Leadership serves as the resource center for all registered student organizations. We provide services and information, such as registration of organizations, assistance with event planning, maintenance of student activity calendar of events, and leadership training for student organizations.

Nearly 150 student organizations provide involvement opportunities for everyone. Student organizations at ETSU are categorized into one of the following areas which best describes their general purpose: Academic, Community Service, Governance, Greek, Honors, Religious, Residence Life, University Programs, and Special Interest. Contact Student Life and Leadership, phone 439-5675 for more information.

TRIO Program Student Support Services, a federally funded TRIO program provides tutoring, mentoring, and academic/career/ personal counseling. Services are available to students who meet the project's eligibility criteria. NEXUS is the project's special program designed to assist first-year traditional-age freshmen adjust to ETSU through small group sessions, workshops, advising, and mentoring. Call 439-6187 or 439-5396 for information.

TRIO Outreach Programs (Educational Talent Search, Upward Bound, and Veterans Upward Bound) are federally funded programs which provide and enhance educational opportunities to low-income, potential first-generation college students. Educational Talent Search is designed to identify 600 qualified middle school and high school students with potential for education at the postsecondary level and provide information and encouragement to enroll in postsecondary educational programs. Upward Bound is designed to generate skills and motivation for 145 high school students to enroll in and graduate from postsecondary programs. Veterans Upward Bound is designed to generate skills and motivation for 120 eligible veterans to enroll in and graduate from postsecondary programs.

These TRIO Programs are located on the upper level of the D.P. Culp Center, phone 439-5619.

Tutoring Services Reading Laboratory - Students may arrange to test their reading ability by appointment. Located in Warf-Pickel Hall (Education Building), room 304, phone 439-4298. The ETSU Writing and Communication Center offers free tutoring to all ETSU students. Tutors will assist with any type of writing or oral communication projects, and will work with students at any stage of the writing or speaking process.

The Center is open Monday-Wednesday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tutors are available on a walk-in basis or by appointment. The Writing and Communication Center is located in room 409 Warf-Pickel Hall, phone 439-8202.

Inside Track is a university-funded tutoring program, which provides a variety of tutoring services. Individual tutoring on a one-to-one basis is available in selected general education courses. Supplemental Instruction, an academic support program where tutors attend selected courses and then conduct study sessions each week, is also offered. Also, online tutoring is available in selected courses using the Blackboard program. All tutoring services are free. For more information call 439-5396.

University Advisement Center The University Advisement Center provides high quality academic, career and personal counseling to those students who have not declared a specific major as well as to those students with officially declared majors, who seek to transfer to other departments or colleges. The Advisement Center's focus on all aspects of student life makes it possible to assist students in the accomplishments of academic success, enhancement of personal development goals, and effective management of the stresses related to academic life. The University Advisement Center seeks to complement ETSU's stated goal of providing an atmosphere of support and acceptance of its diverse student body so that students may emerge as thoughtful and productive citizens.

The developmental advisement process is fully implemented in the University Advisement Center with timely, personal follow-up contacts made in a systematic manner throughout the semester. Through personalized advisement and guidance, the staff assists students in identifying their personal and academic strengths and interests, in order to explore courses related to degree programs and career interests. The University Advisement Center is located in the ARC Center on the second level of the Culp University Center, phone 439-5344.

University Center, D.P. Culp The D.P. Culp University Center is one of the most modern student centers in the nation. The specific purpose of the Culp Center is to serve students as an integral part of their educational and recreational life. The Culp University Center provides a wide variety of services, entertainment, and social and recreational activities for the campus community.

In addition to recreational facilities, the Culp University Center houses five separate food service areas, the bookstore, the post office, a mini-market, a computer lab, a variety of administrative offices, meeting rooms and conference facilities, a ballroom, and an auditorium/theater. For information regarding the use and reservation of these facilities, contact the Culp University Center office at 439-4286.

Among the administrative offices housed within the building are the Counseling Center, Career Placement and Internship Services, Vice President for Student Affairs, Student Support Services, Upward Bound, Food Services, Student Life and Leadership, Center for Adult Programs and Services, Campus ID System Offices, Advisement and Career Resources Center. and the University Center.

The Games Room on the second floor has billiard tables, table tennis, table soccer, and a variety of electronic games. The Craft Shop on the lower level offers both the equipment and instruction to allow students to create many types of craft projects. Walk-in activities are encouraged in addition to scheduled short courses.

University Press The University Press is located on the lower level of Sam Wilson Hall. The Press produces university catalogs, books, booklets, brochures, fliers, posters, and newsletters. It also provides comprehensive graphic services for faculty, administration, and students. In addition, the University Press Convenience Center is available in the D.P. Culp University Center, outside the bookstore. The center is set up to provide copies, faxes, spiral binding, and transparencies for students, faculty, and staff. The booth is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.

University Productions Comprised of students, University Productions plans major campus events such as concerts, movies, lectures, comedy shows, and Homecoming. Students can be involved with University Production as a member or programmer, or by attending a show as an audience member. It is a great opportunity to learn the technical, business, and marketing side of the entertainment industry. Located in the Center for Student Life and Leadership, D.P. Culp University Center, lower level, phone 439-6828 or e-mail univprod@etsu.edu.

Veterans Affairs Coordinates the administration and delivery of educational benefit programs of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (USDVA) to all veterans and certain dependents of disabled veterans. Currently, the entitlement programs include:

Montgomery GI Bill-Active Duty Educational Assistance Program (Chapter 30, Title 38 United States Code)

Montgomery GI Bill-Selected Reserve Educational Assistance Program (Chapter 1606, Title 10 United States Code)

Dependents' Educational Assistance Program (Chapter 35, Title 38 United States Code)

Post-Vietnam Era Veterans' Educational Assistance Program (Chapter 32, Title 38 United States Code)

Other miscellaneous veterans' educational benefits programs including, but not limited to, the Educational Assistance Pilot Program (Section 903, Public Law 96-342)

Veterans' Work-Study Allowance Program

Veterans' Tutorial Assistance Program

Veterans Affairs can provide information, forms and assist in the application for any of the above educational benefit programs. Students who desire benefits must contact Veterans Affairs each semester to request their enrollments be certified to the USDVA Atlanta Regional Processing Office (RPO). Students must keep Veterans Affairs informed of all changes to reported enrollments.

Information on nearly all veteran educational assistance benefit programs is available from the USDVA Veterans Benefits Administration Education Service on the Internet at www.GIBILL.va.gov. Inquiries about students' educational assistance benefits payments and other general information may be made directly to the USDVA Atlanta RPO toll-free at 1.888.GI.BILL.1 (1.888.442.4551) or electronically at <atlrpo@vba.va.gov>. The Atlanta RPO's mailing address is: Regional Processing Office, United States Department of Veterans Affairs, Post Office Box 100022, Decatur, Georgia 30031-7022.

New and transfer student veterans are required to provide a photocopy of "Member Copy 4" of Department of Defense (DD) Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, a copy of DD Form 2366, Montgomery GI Bill Act of 1984 (GI Bill election form), if available, or other veterans educational assistance benefit entitlement/eligibility documents, including, but not limited to, college fund or "kicker" contracts if any. Reservists and members of the National Guard need to provide DD Form 2384, Selected Reserve Educational Assistance Program Notice of Basic Eligibility. Dependents of totally and permanently service-connected disabled (or deceased) veterans applying for educational assistance benefits should provide a copy of the disabled veteran's Rating Decision or a copy of their USDVA Certificate of Eligibility, if received from a previously submitted application.

Veterans in an undergraduate standing are required to provide any available official uniformed services' evaluations of education, training and experience that have been prepared in accordance with the American Council on Education's Guide to the Evaluation of Educational Experiences in the Armed Services and/or National Guide to Educational Credit for Training ("ACE Guides"). For example, veterans with Army education and training are required to submit an "Army - American Council on Education Registry Transcript" (AARTS). Veterans with Navy and/or Marine Corps education and training and separated after October 1, 1999, are required to submit a "Sailors-Marine Corps-American Council on Education Registry Transcript" (SMART). Veterans with Air Force education and training are required to submit a Community College of the Air Force Transcript. Former members of the Coast Guard are required to submit a Coast Guard Institute Education Transcript. A DD Form 2586, Verification of Military Education and Training (VMET) should also be provided, if available. Veterans Affairs can provide the forms or specific information for obtaining the above documents. Veterans with nonresident (correspondence) uniformed services education and training should obtain separate official transcripts, if available, for academic credit award consideration. Academic credit is awarded for formal education and training only.

Academic credit voided under "Academic Fresh Start" is not approved for veterans educational benefits. State law provides for deferments of payment of tuition and fees for students receiving any educational benefits of the USDVA. Active service members, reservists, or National Guard members desiring to use tuition assistance should coordinate their application for such benefits with Veterans Affairs.

Veterans Work-Study Allowance Program opportunities are available locally to eligible students. Students must have remaining educational benefits and be enrolled at least three-quarter time during the semester to participate. Interested students should contact or submit an Application for Work-Study Allowance, VA Form 22-8691, to Human Resources (05), [Building 20], James H. Quillen Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Post Office Box 4000, Mountain Home, Tennessee 37684-4000 or by telephone at 423.926.1171 extension 7181.

Veterans Affairs also assists in the coordination and supervision of educational programs approved under the USDVA Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment Program (Chapter 31, Title 38 United States Code). Questions pertaining to program eligibility or out-of-area transfers to the university may be directed to J. Douglas Murdock, Case Manager, <vrcdmurd@vba.va.gov>, USDVA Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment, 412 North Cedar Bluff Road, Suite 416, Knoxville, Tennessee 37923-3619. The telephone number is 865.545.4732 and for telefacsimile communications, 865.545.4736.

Veterans Affairs is located within the Office of the Registrar in Room 101A & B Burgin E. Dossett Hall. Office hours are from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays. The office telephone is 423.439.6819 and electronic mail address is <va@etsu.edu>. The office maintains a web site at www.etsu.edu/va/.

Veterans Upward Bound Program The Veterans Upward Bound Project at East Tennessee State University is designed to help low-income, first-generation veterans generate ability and motivation necessary for success in education beyond entry into postsecondary school. Academic classes are offered that encourage students without a high school diploma to attain the goal of passing the GED, thus allowing them to make application to postsecondary school. Precollege academic classes prepare students to overcome inadequate basic skill knowledge that precludes and hinders learning.

Counseling, assessment and seminars are designed to enhance a participant's knowledge in financial aid, time management, and academic strengths and weaknesses. Time spent in career exploration, field trips, cultural enrichment and social interaction increases ability to focus on what is important when entering a postsecondary school. Free academic classes and services are offered at four sites: Johnson City campus, ETSU/UT at Kingsport, ETSU at Bristol, and Tennessee Employment Office in Mountain City, Tenn.

The Veterans Upward Bound Project is one of three federal grants known as Trio Programs. The Trio Programs office is located on the third floor of the D.P. Culp Center. For more information, call (423) 439-5310.

Volunteer ETSU Volunteer ETSU is a student-organized community service resource center that promotes, organizes, and supports a variety of public service opportunities for the campus community. It continues a long tradition of service to the community by students, faculty, staff, and alumni of East Tennessee State University.

Named the 417th Point of Light by the Office of the President of the United States, Volunteer ETSU promotes volunteerism and coordinates the major service projects and activities for students, encouraging thoughtful experiences in service, and challenging participants to actively address the problems we face as a society.

For more information or to become involved in Volunteer ETSU or any of its numerous projects, call 439-4254 or e-mail at vetsu@etsu.edu. Volunteer ETSU is located inside the Center for Student Life and Leadership, lower level of the D.P. Culp University Center.

Housing and Residence Life

Student housing is an integral part of ETSU campus life. On-campus living is attractive, affordable, safe, and convenient and offers many educational opportunities for students. Resident students have increased access to the library; computer labs; extracurricular activities; intercollegiate athletics; health facilities; intramural and recreation programs; other students; lectures; concerts; and other campus facilities; services; and programs.

On-campus living offers many ways for residents to experience individual growth and development. Residents have the opportunity to participate in academic and leadership experiences such as: The First Year Program; Leadership House; Residence Hall Association; International Living-Learning Community; National Residence Hall Honorary; Residence Hall Judicial Board; Alliance for Safety and Protection; and many residence staff positions. Residents are involved at every level of the housing process.

Residence halls are centrally located and provide an environment for living and learning. University housing includes residence halls/apartments for single students and apartments for family housing. All residence halls have rooms furnished with twin-size beds; desk; chairs; closets; mini-blinds; and telephone and cable TV hookup. Each hall has carpeted hallways for noise reduction; laundry; kitchen and vending facilities; and adjacent parking. Microfridges (combination microwave and refrigerator) are available to rent or students may secure their own. All rooms/apartments are wired for data access. Smoking is prohibited in all campus buildings, including the residence halls and apartments. Private rooms/apartments are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Trained residence hall staff is available in each hall to assist with the total operation of the hall; enforce rules and regulations; provide programs and activities; advise, counsel and refer students; assist in emergencies; and other assigned duties. The university has adopted visitation plans which are voted on by each hall at the beginning of each school year. Guests of the opposite sex may be entertained in individual rooms only during those specified visitation hours.

Family/Graduate Housing - Buccaneer Village A limited number of apartments are available for married or single parents or single graduate students. These include one- and two-bedroom apartments for married or single parents, and a limited number of private efficiency apartments for graduate students. Applications for these apartments require a $100 deposit. Rent, which includes water, telephone (except for long-distance calls), data access, and cable TV hookup, are payable on a per semester basis. Electric bills are payable by the month.

Buccaneer Ridge Apartments Sophomores and above enjoy two- and four-single-occupancy-bedroom apartment units. Each apartment contains a furnished living area, single bedrooms with double bed, closet, desk, and chest of drawers; kitchen facilities, including full-sized refrigerator, stove, microwave, and garbage disposal; washer and dryer; patio or balcony; and two bathrooms. Each bedroom is provided with an alarm system; telephone, cable TV, and data jack; and individual locks.

Residents enjoy a clubhouse with copier and fax availability; lounging pool; volleyball and basketball courts; exercise room; access gate; and individual leases with no connection fees.

Application Procedure An application will be mailed to all students approved for admission to the university or an application may be obtained by contacting the Office of Housing and Residence Life. Early application, preferably before June 1, for fall semester and November 1 for spring semester is encouraged. Assignments for fall semester begin in April and mid-December for spring.

A completed application and a $75/100 reservation/damage is required and accepted at any time. Room/hall assignments are made according to the date of the application and deposit and availability. On-campus students are able to retain their current room or sign for another hall and/or room each semester.

For housing costs, please see "Expenses" in the section entitled "Enrolling at ETSU."

The Office of Housing and Residence Life is located in room 108, Burgin E. Dossett Hall. The mailing address is:

P.O. Box 70723
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN 37614-1710
Telephone (423) 439-4446
Fax: (423) 439-4690
email: housing@etsu.edu