2005-2007 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello
2005-2007 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello
2005-2007 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello
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Gibson <strong>University</strong> Center<br />
Telephone: (870) 460-1053<br />
Fax: (870) 460-1653<br />
Mailing Address: P. O. Box 3459, <strong>Monticello</strong>, AR 71656<br />
The Gibson <strong>University</strong> Center, loc<strong>at</strong>ed on the <strong>Monticello</strong> campus, is a multipurpose<br />
building with a variety <strong>of</strong> facilities including meeting spaces, e<strong>at</strong>ing places,<br />
and recre<strong>at</strong>ion areas including the <strong>University</strong> dining hall, the P<strong>at</strong>io Café, a gymnasium,<br />
racquetball courts, and an exercise center complete with free weights,<br />
circuit training equipment, and cardiovascular machines. In addition, the <strong>University</strong><br />
Center (UC) is home to the Student Health Office, the Office <strong>of</strong> Student<br />
Programs and Activities, and the Office <strong>of</strong> Intramurals/Recre<strong>at</strong>ion. Conference<br />
facilities such as the Capitol Room, Caucus Room, House Room, and Green Room<br />
are open to the campus community. The Office <strong>of</strong> Student Affairs, an integral part<br />
<strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong> administr<strong>at</strong>ion, is also loc<strong>at</strong>ed in the <strong>University</strong> Center.<br />
Intramurals and Recre<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
Loc<strong>at</strong>ion: Gibson <strong>University</strong> Center, <strong>Monticello</strong><br />
Telephone: (870) 460-1046<br />
Fax: (870) 460-1653<br />
Mailing Address: P. O. Box 3459, Montice1lo, AR 71656<br />
Email: gentry@uamont.edu<br />
The Intramurals and Recre<strong>at</strong>ion Program is a vital part <strong>of</strong> campus life <strong>at</strong> the<br />
<strong>University</strong>. Individuals and teams particip<strong>at</strong>e in a wide variety <strong>of</strong> competitive<br />
sports and special events. Intramurals encourage cooper<strong>at</strong>ion, good sportsmanship,<br />
and physical fitness.<br />
For those students, faculty, and staff interested in pursuing less organized<br />
recre<strong>at</strong>ional activities, the <strong>University</strong> Center recre<strong>at</strong>ion areas (multipurpose<br />
gymnasium, free weight room, and racquetball/wallyball courts) and the <strong>University</strong><br />
swimming pool maintain open recre<strong>at</strong>ion hours for drop-in use. Sand volleyball<br />
courts, horseshoe pits, tennis courts, disc golf course, basketball goals, and<br />
intramural playing fields provide ample opportunity for outdoor recre<strong>at</strong>ion.<br />
Particip<strong>at</strong>ion in intramural sports and recre<strong>at</strong>ion programs is completely<br />
voluntary. It is strongly recommended th<strong>at</strong> all participants have a complete<br />
physical examin<strong>at</strong>ion and accident insurance prior to particip<strong>at</strong>ion.<br />
The Intramural and Recre<strong>at</strong>ion Program employs a large number <strong>of</strong> students<br />
through the work study program.<br />
Office <strong>of</strong> Residence Life<br />
Loc<strong>at</strong>ion: Harris Hall, Room 214, <strong>Monticello</strong><br />
Telephone: (870) 460-1045<br />
Fax: (870) 460-1810<br />
Mailing Address: Box 3466, <strong>Monticello</strong>, AR 71656-3466<br />
Email: reslife@uamont.edu<br />
Website: http://www.uamont.edu/StudentAffairs/ResidenceLife/home.asp<br />
The Residence Life program <strong>at</strong> the <strong>University</strong> strives to provide more than just<br />
a room in its residence halls. Today’s residence halls are places where life experiences<br />
are integr<strong>at</strong>ed with the total <strong>University</strong> educ<strong>at</strong>ional program.<br />
Students spend a gre<strong>at</strong> deal <strong>of</strong> time in their residence hall. Their experiences in<br />
the residence halls can have a major impact on academic performance and overall<br />
personal growth. Through hall governance, intramural sports, educ<strong>at</strong>ional<br />
workshops, and other activities, the <strong>University</strong> strives to meet students’ diverse<br />
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