2007-2008 Catalog (PDF) - Colorado State University-Pueblo

Special Academic Programs and Services
Disability Resource Office
The Disability Resource Office provides support and
reasonable academic accommodations to students
with documented disabilities. We are located in
Psychology, Suite 232 or call (719) 549-2581.
Undeclared Academic Advising for Continuing and
New Transfer Students
Undeclared advising for continuing and transfer
students involves assisting with appropriate course
selection, guidance, and assists students in determining
an appropriate major. Career counseling and
assessment tools are used to help students determine
an appropriate major. We are located in Psychology,
Suite 232 and can be reached at (719) 549-2581.
Writing Room
The Writing Room provides an inviting atmosphere
where students can receive advice and positive
feedback on any type of writing from research papers,
letters, and writing assignments to poetry and fiction.
Visit us in Psychology, Suite 232, online at http://
www.colostate-pueblo.edu/owl, or call us at (719)
549-2901.
THE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY
The University Library supports teaching and learning
by providing information services to students, faculty,
staff and patrons throughout the city and region.
Library faculty and staff assist patrons in learning how
to find and utilize books, periodicals, internet sources,
audiovisual materials, and government documents
through instruction for individuals, small groups or
formal classes. Staff also prepare subject bibliographies
for classes and arrange interlibrary loans.
Approximately 200,000 volumes are available, as well
as access to over 15,000 periodical titles. The library’s
website provides access to over 75 online databases
with reference information and journal articles, as well
as web-based tutorials and help guides.
The University Library is a designated selective
depository for U.S. Government documents. Special
collections include the papers of Vincent Massari,
former state senator; the Alva Adams family papers;
Tobie Hopkins Black Literature; the Ralph Taylor
Southwest collection, and the Edward O’Brien Western
collection.
VEHICLE PARKING PERMITS
Students who park their vehicles on campus must
display a valid permit. Permits may be obtained at the
cashier’s window or Auxiliary Services (OUC Room
102) prior to the first day of class. The cost of the
permit is $50 for a decal, or $75 for a hang tag which
can be transferred from one vehicle to another.
FEDERALLY SPONSORED PROGRAMS
FIRST-YEAR PROGRAMS
First-Year Programs seeks to ease the transition into
college life for first-year students. Out student-focused
advisors assist students in any way possible that will
ensure a successful first year and beyond. Advisors
connect with students on a regular basis so as to
prevent any difficulty from arising. A variety of
resources are available such as career planning,
academic skills assessments, tutoring, and various
social and academic activities. The First-Year Experience
Course, New Student Orientation, and Learning
Communities are also offered through First-Year
Programs.
First-Year Student Advising
All first-year, first-time students are advised through
First-Year Programs. The First-Year Advising program
works with new students during their first year in
college. This program advises students for appropriate
course selection and gives students the information
and guidance they need to be successful college
students. First-Year Programs is located in
Psychology, Suite 232 and can be reached at (719)
549-2583 or on the web at http://www.colostatepueblo.edu/orientation.
New Student Orientation
New Student Orientation informs first-time students of
critical campus information. Attendance at orientation
is required in order to obtain your student ID and
parking pass. More information is on our website at
http://www.colostate-pueblo.edu/orientation. More
information will be sent to first-time students early in
the summer of 2007.
SOUTHERN COLORADO EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY
CENTER (SCEOC)
SCEOC is a federally funded grant program, sponsored
by CSU-Pueblo that assists eligible firstgeneration,
low-income, and disabled individuals in
gaining access to higher education. The program
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