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Student Guidebook

Division of Student Affairs

Table of Contents

Mission of the Division of Student Affairs [top]

Placing students at the center of their educational experience, the Division of Student Affairs supports and enhances learning and the University community through quality co-curricular programs, activities, facilities, and services.

Vice President for Student Affairs Office [top]

Location: Bell Tower, Rooms 2560 and 2565
Telephone: (805) 437-8536
Fax: (805) 437-8549
Office Hours:  Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Web:  http://www.csuci.edu/studentaffairs/offofvp.htm

The purpose of the Vice President for Student Affairs office is to recommend policies, guidelines and procedures that will ensure a coordinated delivery and assessment system of student services throughout the Division of Student Affairs (DSA), which includes Enrollment Services, Student Life and Housing and Residential Education.

The Vice President for Student Affairs office ensures a comprehensive clearing system which:

  • tracks and reports budgets and expenditures;
  • implements, coordinates and/or manages special projects;
  • produces and distributes internal and external student communication materials;
  • hires, trains and provides staff development;
  • provides co-curricular education initiatives; and
  • coordinates program assessment and evaluation for all units within the Division.

Enrollment Services [top]

Enrollment Center

Location: Sage Hall, Room 1020
Telephone: (805) 437-8500
Fax: (805) 437-8509
Web:  http://www.csuci.edu/students/enrollserv.htm
Office Hours:  Mon. – Thu., 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Fri., 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Enrollment Center provides “one-stop” services for students including:

  • Admission application assistance
  • Class registration
  • Financial aid assistance
  • Enrollment verification
  • Cashiering services (fee payments)
  • Student ID cards
  • Student class schedule changes (add/drop)
  • Requests for transcripts
  • Various student record forms such as application for degree, duplicate diploma request and change of major/minor
  • Name, address, phone number and email account changes
  • Graduation and commencement ceremony information
  • FERPA information and withholding of directory information
  • Petition/substitution forms
  • Veteran’s Affairs assistance

Admissions and Recruitment

Admissions

Location: Sage Hall, Recruitment Center, Room 1020
Telephone: (805) 437-8520
Fax: (805) 437-8519
Email: admissions@csuci.edu
Web:  http://www.csuci.edu/admissions/
Office Hours:  Mon. – Thu., 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Fri., 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

  • The Admissions office accepts and processes admission applications for both undergraduate and post-baccalaureate programs.
  • Eligibility for admission to CI is governed by Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations.
  • Programs that are graduate level, offered through Extended Education, or are impacted may require a dual admissions process where students must apply to both the University and the program.

Recruitment

Location: Sage Hall, Recruitment Center, Room 1044
Telephone: (805) 437-8520 or (805) 437-2724
Fax: (805) 437-8519
Email: prospective.student@csuci.edu
Web:  http://www.csuci.edu/students/studentrecruitment/index.htm
Office Hours: Mon. – Thu., 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Fri., 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

  • Provides information to students regarding the University application process
  • Conducts campus tours

Financial Aid

Location: Sage Hall, Enrollment Center, Room 1020
Telephone: (805) 437-8530
Fax: (805) 437-8509
Email: financial.aid@csuci.edu
Web:  http://www.csuci.edu/financialaid
Office Hours:  Mon. – Thu., 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Fri., 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

CSU Channel Islands’ federal Title IV school code is 039803.

  • The Financial Aid office assists students in obtaining financial aid resources to meet their educational costs.
  • To apply for financial aid, students must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form, which can be completed online at
    http://www.fafsa.ed.gov.
  • We offer the following in financial aid assistance: grants, scholarships, Federal Work Study and loans.
  • For more information on scholarships, email scholarships@csuci.edu.
  • For more information on Federal Work Study, email workstudy@csuci.edu.

Records and Registration

Location: Sage Hall, Enrollment Center, Room 1020
Telephone: (805) 437-8500
Fax: (805) 437-8509
Email: records.registration@csuci.edu
Web:  http://www.csuci.edu/students/registrationrec.htm
Office Hours:  Mon. – Thu., 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Fri., 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Records and Registration maintains timely and accurate records on enrollment, and the academic progress and accomplishments of its students, while maintaining the privacy and security of those records.  The following is a list of some of the services, Web pages and forms available through the Records and Registration office:

University Cash Services

Location: Sage Hall, Enrollment Center, Room 1020
Telephone: (805) 437-8810
Fax: (805) 437-8900
Email: cashier@csuci.edu
Web:  http://www.csuci.edu/cashier
Office Hours:  Mon. – Thu., 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Fri., 8:30 a.m. to Noon

The office closes daily between 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.

  • Processes all student registration and housing payments
  • Processes student refunds
  • Issues student Dolphin ID cards

Housing and Residential Education [top]

Location (Main Office): Santa Cruz Village
Telephone: (805) 437-2733
Fax: (805) 437-3234
Web:  http://www.csuci.edu/housing/
Business Office Hours: Mon. – Fri., 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  (Staff are available  24 hours a day to respond to urgent or emergency situations.)

On-Campus Living

Living on campus literally puts students right in the center of all the best that CI has to offer. Housing and Residential Education’s aim is to provide a safe, comfortable, welcoming environment to support student learning by providing connections for students with one another and with a wide variety of University activities. To accomplish this, we have a strong and enthusiastic staff of professionals and students.

Events such as the monthly block parties, floor and building competitions, and the ever-popular Spring Gala help provide students with safe, on-campus outlets for fun to balance out the demands of their academic studies. Other resident events are held throughout the course of the academic year which provide learning and growing opportunities. Please visit the Housing and Residential Education website for more information or contact us at the above phone number.

Facilities

From the spacious suites to the fully appointed apartments, students find that our facilities provide them with a balance of both privacy and community. Included in the facilities are a variety of beautifully furnished common areas such as the billiard, game, art, music practice, and study rooms. We also have three computer labs, a pool, Jacuzzi, fitness room and dance studio.

Santa Cruz Village is our newest facility and is award-winning for its beautiful community and sustainable design. With two-bedroom, double-occupancy suites, this complex accommodates up to 460 freshmen. Amenities within this village include several common areas for activities such as community movie night, X-Box challenges and expression in both the fine and performing arts. Additionally, a studio was constructed to allow for Pilates and Yoga classes, while a fitness area with both cardiovascular and strength training equipment is centrally located.

For juniors and seniors, Anacapa Village offers apartment-style living. The four-bedroom apartments include a full kitchen with stove, refrigerator, microwave oven, cable television and Internet connectivity. 

Individual and Community Responsibilities

Anacapa and Santa Cruz Villages are comprised of students from a variety of ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. Living in a diverse community affords many opportunities for building relationships and learning. This is what makes living on campus such an integral part of the college experience! At the same time, it requires responsibility, consideration and mutual respect so that the members of our community can live together successfully. These Community Living Standards and associated responses are outlined in the Housing and Residential Education ABC’s Manual which can be found online at http://www.csuci.edu/housing/ResidentHandbook.htm.

It is important to note that all California State University housing programs are governed by Title V, California Code of Regulations. These guidelines are part of the California Education Code and CSU Channel Islands policies and guidelines are aligned with them. These regulations may be viewed at: http://government.westlaw.com/linkedslice/default.asp?Action=TOC&RS=GVT1.0&VR=2.0&SP=CCR-1000 (look for Title 5, Division 5, Chapter 1, Subchapter 5, Article 5: Housing
and Article 6: Meals).

As students of the CSU, you are responsible for your individual conduct as stated in the California Educational Statutes (Title V, Sections 41301-41304), which can be found in the Judicial Affairs section of this guidebook and on-line at http://www.csuci.edu/students/publication/guidebook/judaffairs.htm#code. This code is enforced by the Dean of Students and the Judicial Affairs office.

Finally, as residents of the State of California, you are required to know and adhere to state laws which are outlined in the California Penal Code and the California Vehicle Code.

In some cases, there may be an overlap of these laws and expectations and when this occurs, students are accountable to all three entities: Housing and Residential Education, the University judicial officer, and University Police. Of course, each of these offices works cooperatively with each other, while also authorized to adjudicate alleged violations independently.

Student Life [top]

Main Office
Location: Bell Tower East, Room 1858
Telephone/V/TTY: (805) 437-8511
Fax: (805) 437-3211
Web:  http://www.csuci.edu/students/stusrvice.htm
Office Hours:  Mon. – Fri., 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Purpose

Student Life serves as a first point of contact for students seeking involvement opportunities on campus and provides proactive learning experiences aimed at preparing students to serve as effective leaders and members of diverse cultures and communities.

Student Life programs and services include: Student Leadership Programs, Career Development Services, Personal Counseling and Student Health services, Disability Resource Programs, Multicultural Programs, New Student, Orientation and Transition Programs, University Outreach, Educational Talent Search, Educational Opportunity Program, Campus Recreation, and Judicial Affairs.

Student Life co-curricular programs, which support the educational mission of the University, are administered through the following offices: the Dean of Students office (DOS), Access, Orientation and Transition (AOT), and Leadership, Career and Health (LCH).

Dean of Students

Location: Bell Tower East, Room 1802
Telephone (805) 437-8512
Fax: (805) 437-3211
Office Hours: Mon. – Fri., 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Purpose

The Dean of Students office serves a central role in student learning and development at CI, while advancing the University's mission by fostering academic and social networks through which students develop as intentional learners and global citizens. The Dean of Students’ office creates opportunities to involve students, faculty and staff in diverse learning communities and provides a critical support structure for enriching the overall student experience.

Judicial Affairs

The purpose of Judicial Affairs is to: provide a fair process for accountability of student conduct; promote the development of individual integrity; protect the rights of members of the campus community; uphold the rules, regulations and integrity of the university; provide learning opportunities for students who participate in the student judicial process; and provide personal accountability. For more information about Judicial Affairs, please see the Judicial Affairs section of this guidebook.

Access, Orientation and Transition

Disability Resource Programs

Location: Educational Access Center - Bell Tower, Room 1541
Telephone (V/TTY): (805) 437-3331
Fax: (805) 437-8529
Email: accommodations@csuci.edu
Web:  http://www.csuci.edu/drp/index.htm
Office Hours:  Mon. – Thu., 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Fri., 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Disability Resource Programs (DRP) empowers students with disabilities by providing an environment that enriches their educational experience through inclusion, advocacy and support. DRP services ensure equitable access so that students may become engaged in their development of both educational and lifelong pursuits. We accomplish this by providing students with academic accommodations and services in a manner that promotes independence, self-advocacy and accountability.

DRP offers intake, assessment of needs and facilitation of academic and other accommodations for students who choose to identify their disability to the University and register for services. Academic accommodations are provided based on disability-related needs under sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. These services may include but are not limited to:

  • Liaison to campus programs and departments
  • Disability management counseling
  • Computer lab with assistive technology software
  • Test proctoring in private study rooms with extended test time
  • Scribes for examinations
  • Alternate format services
  • Note takers or taped lectures
  • Readers
  • Sign language interpreters
  • Priority Registration
  • Computer Aided Real-time Translation (CART)

Students requesting accommodations are strongly encouraged to contact DRP prior to the beginning of the semester and present appropriate written documentation of the disability.

Consult the calendar section of this guidebook for important intake and finals testing dates for students registered for services. Please note: It is important to schedule appointments with a disability resource counselor in advance of all services. Contact Disability Resource Programs for more information.

For additional details on resources available for students with disabilities, including eligibility information, please visit the Disability Resource Programs website at
http://www.csuci.edu/drp/ or email questions to accommodations@csuci.edu..

Educational Opportunity Program

Location:  Bell Tower, Room 1538
Telephone: (805) 437-8939
Fax: (805) 437-3211
Web:  http://www.csuci.edu/eop/index.htm 
Office Hours: Mon. – Fri., 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) provides targeted support aimed at increasing academic accomplishment and individual empowerment. The ultimate goal is to provide incoming students from disadvantaged backgrounds with the tools that will help them succeed in college and graduate from California State University Channel Islands.

EOP provides a Summer Bridge to all first time freshmen. The Summer Bridge Program was established in 2004 to provide an orientation to college life, review basic skills, and provide academic advisement to incoming EOP students. Through a residential program, Summer Bridge assists incoming freshmen with needed support as they prepare for the rigors of university work. Summer Bridge focuses on mathematical skills, creative reading and writing, study sessions and tutorials, and other activities that are part of the full Summer Bridge experience. Participants benefit from personalized attention, individualized instruction and accessibility to campus resources.

EOP also provides the following services:

  • University 100 – Student Life and College Success
  • Priority registration
  • Academic guidance and programming
  • Financial advising and assistance
  • Academic development workshops
  • Student leadership development
  • Career exploration
  • End of year awards ceremony

Educational Talent Search

Location: Bell Tower East, Room 1852
Telephone: (805) 437-3172
Fax: (805) 437-3211
Web:  http://www.csuci.edu/ets/

Educational Talent Search (ETS), a federally funded TRIO program of the U.S. Department of Education, is designed to assist participants in reaching their academic potential. The program assists students who meet federal income guidelines and those who may be the first in their families to go to college. While the ETS staff is employed through CSU Channel Islands, the program is not used as a recruitment tool for the University. Rather, participants receive assistance in applying to any college, university or other qualified institution of post-secondary education.

The following goals guide the work of the ETS staff:

  • Identify, recruit and select participants who have the potential to succeed in completing high school or GED programs, as well as post-secondary education;
  • Familiarize participants with the college selection, admissions and financial aid application processes;
  • Assess and guide participants’ interests in professional careers;
  • Teach participants to use state-of-the-art technology to explore careers and colleges and to improve their school performance;
  • Provide experiences that will enhance participants’ intellectual, cultural, social and personal development; and
  • Motivate participants to maximize their academic and personal potential.

Multicultural Programs

Location: Bell Tower East, Room 1808
Telephone: (805) 437-8407
Fax: (805) 437-3211
Web:  http://www.csuci.edu/multicultural/index.htm
Hours: Mon. – Fri., 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Multiculturalism—A Working Definition: Multiculturalism at CI means respectfully coexisting with people of different abilities, identities, and/or practices (including ethnic, racial, gender, sexual, national, and/or (non-)religious) in an environment of intellectual curiosity, self-reflection, and civic engagement.

Purpose Statement

The purpose of Multicultural Programs is to educate students on issues of diversity and equality, to advocate for under-represented groups on campus, to affirm and celebrate the unique heritage of our students, to promote awareness, understanding and appreciation for all peoples and cultures, to be a uniting force on campus, and to foster an environment that is emotionally, mentally, physically, and spiritually safe and beneficial to all areas of student life and development.

Vision Statement

It is Multicultural Programs’ goal to be more proactive than reactive by encouraging collaboration and dialogue between students, faculty, staff, and administrators of diverse backgrounds, and by being a forum through which people can communicate, voice their concerns and learn from one another.

Multicultural Programs will especially focus on how racism, sexism, homophobia, and other forms of discrimination work together and reinforce each other. By exploring these intersections, we hope to find meaningful ways of combating these issues as they arise on our campus, in society at large and in students’ personal lives.

Through our mission, we hope the students of CI will be able to achieve their personal, professional and intellectual goals. We honor intrinsic human worth that cuts across lines of race, religion, gender, sex, class, and culture and we are working to take this message to the campus community and beyond.

Events, Services and Activities
  • Safe space on campus for students to relax, study and socialize
  • Diversity training for student leaders
  • Co-curricular events that honor students’ unique heritage and stimulate identity formation
  • Multicultural resources and educational materials are provided in the Diversity Library
  • Student organization/campus clubs support
    • Meeting space
    • Student internships
    • Event co-sponsorships and collaborations

Consult the calendar section of this guidebook for event information, including the Celebration Series monthly theme highlighting cultural identity. For additional details on events and resources available for students, please visit the Multicultural Programs website.

New Student, Orientation and Transition Programs

Telephone: (805) 437-3160
Fax: (805) 437-3211
Web:  http://www.csuci.edu/nsotp/

New Student, Orientation and Transition Programs (NSOTP) supports University recruitment and retention initiatives by coordinating events, activities and services that integrate new students holistically (socially and academically) into the CI community. NSOTP consists of three programmatic elements: Island View Orientation, the New Student Center and Transition Programs.

Island View Orientation

Island View Orientation prepares students for a successful transition to the University. Island View Orientation is offered to incoming freshmen and transfer students prior to the start of the fall and spring semesters. This program informs students about academic requirements, campus expectations, student life, student support services and co-curricular involvement opportunities. Freshman orientation assists students with the initial advising and registration process. Transfer students are strongly encouraged to attend Island View Orientation. Attendance for freshmen is mandatory.

Transition Programs

NSOTP plans and implements a variety of large and small scale events designed to assist with students’ transition to the University:

  • The annual Welcome Celebration event, typically held the Sunday prior to the first day of the fall semester, is an opportunity for the campus community, incoming students and their families to unite in celebrating the start of the academic year.
  • Ride the Tide consists of a series of events held during the first week of school that welcomes and acquaints students to the University and supports the development of their social networks and involvement.
  • The Ask Me Campaign provides a concierge-type booth staffed by campus volunteers during the first few days of the semester to respond to information and directional queries of new students.
  • Be a Part From the Start is a 10-week campus-wide student retention program that consists of a plethora of activities and events designed to help students engage in the University from the moment of arrival at CI. The Be a Part From the Start series begins with a week of welcome called Ride the Tide and is followed by nine themed weeks based on each of CSU Channel Islands’ Dimensions of Development.
  • Block parties are typically held on the second Friday of every month from 9 p.m. to midnight on Ventura Street between Santa Cruz and Anacapa villages.

For more information about NSOTP, including program information, please visit our website or email or call us.

University Outreach

Location: Bell Tower East, Room 1769
Telephone: (805) 437-3155
Fax: (805) 437-3211
Web:  http://www.csuci.edu/universityoutreach/index.htm

University Outreach motivates and informs K-8 students of postsecondary educational options and serves to create a college-going culture in Ventura County.  In doing so, University Outreach provides four programs targeted at achieving this goal:

Pathway to College

The Pathway to College Campus Visit program takes place every Friday during the school year.  Visits include a 30-minute “How to Get to College” presentation, CI student panel and an informative and historical tour of CI.

COMM-Unity 101

CI Communication 101 students visit local sixth through eighth grade schools and present college preparation information as a part of their final class project.  Each presentation will cover the A-G requirements, SAT/ACT, systems of higher education in California and financial aid, in addition to a student panel.

Parent Institute for Quality Education (PIQE)

PIQE, a non-profit organization, and the CSU collaborate to conduct a nine-week curriculum that informs and empowers parents of first-generation students about education from kindergarten to 12th grade.  Five Ventura County school sites are chosen for each calendar year.

Leaders in Education Awareness Program (LEAP)

LEAP is comprised of 10 CI student volunteers who present the Pathway to College Campus Visit program to students in grades K-8.  LEAP offers CI students the opportunity to be involved in shaping the community's youth and provides volunteers the opportunity to develop leadership skills.

For more information about University Outreach, please visit the website or contact our office.

Leadership, Career and Health

Leadership, Career and Health provides leadership opportunities for students and is directly responsible for a variety of exciting co-curricular activities and events. Some of these events include:

  • Career Fair
  • Graduate School Information Fair
  • Back to Basics
  • Leadership Transition Conference
  • Alcohol education programs

Associated Students Inc. (ASI)

Location: Student Union, Administrative Offices
Telephone: (805) 437-2622
Fax: (805) 437-2793
Web:  http://asi.csuci.edu/
Office Hours: Mon. – Fri., 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

All currently registered students are members of Associated Students Incorporated (ASI) and pay both an associated student fee and a student body center fee as part of their registration fees. ASI is the umbrella organization governing the processes, policies and procedures for the following four campus entities:

  • Student Government (SG)
  • Student Programming Board (SPB)
  • The CI View Student Newspaper
  • The Nautical Yearbook
ASI – Student Government

Location: Student Union, Room 2011
Telephone: (805) 437-2734
Fax: (805) 437-2793
Email: sgasi@csuci.edu
Web:  http://studentgov.csuci.edu/index.htm

Student Government (SG) serves the student body by voicing the needs of all students through equal representation. Student Government communicates with students about campus, statewide, and national affairs and encourages civic engagement within the community.

ASI – Student Programming Board

Location: Student Union, Room 2032
Telephone: (805) 437-2730
Fax: (805) 437-2793
Email: asi.spb@csuci.edu
Web:  http://spb.csuci.edu/index.htm

Student Programming Board (SPB) is a student organization that fosters community, creates engagement opportunities and builds CI pride through the planning, promotion and implementation of student-centered events and activities.

ASI – CI View Student Newspaper

Location: Student Union, Room 2003
Telephone: (805) 437-2753
Fax: (805) 437-2793
Email: ciview.editor@csuci.edu
Web:  http://ciview.csuci.edu/index.htm

The CI View is the campus student newspaper and is staffed entirely by students.  This hard copy and on-line publication provides the CI community with current news, upcoming events and student editorials.

ASI – The Nautical Student Yearbook

Location: Student Union, Room 2001
Telephone: (805) 437-3121
Fax: (805) 437-2793
Email: nautical@csuci.edu
Web:  http://yearbook.csuci.edu/index.htm

The Nautical yearbook is a collaborative student-run publication that captures the ever-changing and growing CI community. This publication is student run, student designed, and student approved.

Campus Recreation

Location: Recreation Center (Arroyo Hall, South Entrance*)
*For ADA access, please push the buzzer on the north side of the Recreation Center.
Telephone: (805) 437-8902
E-mail: CampusRecreation@csuci.edu  
Web:  http://www.csuci.edu/recreation/index.htm

Campus Recreation, through its programs and services, assists students in creating and maintaining healthy lifestyles by balancing the demands of academic pursuits with the benefits of “wellness” through physical fitness, competition and recreation.  Four Campus Recreation programs are highlighted below.

Intramural Sports

The Intramural Sports program offers the University community opportunities to join in organized sport competitions. Scheduled tournaments, league play and challenges are offered throughout the year for women, men and co-recreational play.

Sports Clubs

Sports clubs provide an opportunity for students to engage in a higher level of competition. Sports clubs represent the University in intra-club competition or conduct inter-club activities such as practice, instruction, social and tournament play. Current sports clubs include: Bicycle Kitchen, sailing, running, snowboarding, volleyball and triathlon.

Outdoor Adventures

Outdoor Adventures utilizes nature’s resources (oceans, mountains, rivers, and wilderness) to challenge the physical body as well as the mind. Whether it’s fishing off the coast of Southern California, camping out on one of the five Channel Islands or enjoying a morning hike culminating at the highest peak in the Santa Monica Mountains, participants are amazed with what they discover about themselves and the world around them.

The Waterfront Program

The Waterfront Program offers various instructional and safety classes in kayaking, sailing, rowing and, new this year, windsurfing. Whether you are experienced or a novice the waterfront is a great place to learn and have fun.

Also, Campus Recreation offers three facilities for students to use and enjoy:

  • The Recreation Center is home to our fitness center with state-of-the-art fitness equipment. The Recreation Center also has a multi-purpose court which is used for volleyball and basketball.
  • Potrero Field is next to the Recreation Center on Oxnard Street. The two multi-use fields are available for soccer, flag football, lacrosse, Ultimate Frisbee and more. The fields are utilized by our sports clubs, intramural sports program and informal recreation play. 
  • The CI Waterfront Center is located at the docks in the Channel Islands Harbor, approximately 35 minutes from campus, at 3950 Bluefin Circle. The Waterfront houses our sailing, kayaking, rowing and windsurfing activities and is home to our Sailing Club.

Career Development Services

Location: Bell Tower Building, Room 1548
Telephone: (805) 437-3270
Fax: (805) 437-8899
Web:   http://www.csuci.edu/careerdevelopment/index.htm
Office Hours: Mon. – Thu., 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Fri., 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Career Development Services Resources
  • Career Counseling:  The purpose of career counseling is to guide students through the career planning process of self-assessment, occupational exploration, career decision making, identifying goals and developing a plan of action.
  • Career Center:  The Career Center contains reference materials for students and employers. Students have access to computer workstations where online job searching is available.
Career and Internship Fair

Career fairs are a great opportunity for students to obtain leads and contacts for full and part-time jobs, internships, summer employment, and informational interviewing. Career fairs are scheduled during the spring semester. All students are encouraged to attend career fairs to gain information about regional employers and job/internship opportunities.

Graduate School Information Fair

The Graduate School Information Fair is a great opportunity for students to meet graduate school representatives and explore options for a post-baccalaureate education as well as gain valuable information and insight from school representatives.

Internship Opportunities

Local employers frequently contact Career Development Services (CDS) to recruit student interns. By integrating classroom theory into the world of work, students acquire firsthand experience in a work environment related to their career interests. Internships are offered during the fall, spring and summer.

Student Employment

On- and off-campus employment opportunities are available for viewing through the Dolphin CareerLink Web page. On-campus employment is a convenient way to meet financial needs while attending college. Students may obtain an application for on-campus employment online or in the Career Center. Jobs, internships and career opportunities are posted online. Students interested in viewing these openings need to contact CDS in order to access jobs online.

Co-Curricular Portfolio and Transcript Program

The co-curricular portfolio serves as an official compilation of documentation of a student’s involvement and achievement in co-curricular activities and learning experiences. Students can demonstrate their co-curricular learning and proficiency by providing evidence of each co-curricular activity and placing it in the portfolio.

Graduate Leadership Opportunities

CDS staff will assist students in researching graduate fellowships and research and internship opportunities. Students interested in graduate school will benefit from learning about resources within the CSU system that offer support for continued education.

Personal Counseling Services

Location: Student Health and Counseling Center (Yuba Hall)
Telephone: (805) 437-2088
Fax: (805) 437-8829
Web:  http://www.csuci.edu/students/personalcounsel.htm
Office Hours: Mon. – Thu., 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (After-hours appointments available upon request)

Personal Counseling Services (PCS) supports the academic, personal and interpersonal development of CI students by providing short-term individual and group counseling; crisis intervention; referrals; consultation for faculty, staff, and parents; and educational programs for the campus community. PCS carefully adheres to legal and professional standards of ethics and confidentiality.

Individual Counseling

Students meet one-on-one with a counselor to explore life experiences; feelings of unhappiness, stress, depression and/or anxiety; and to identify personal areas of academic progress.

Group Counseling

Throughout the academic year, two or more students meet with a counselor in a supportive group setting. Group counseling can provide students with opportunities to learn more about themselves and to improve their relationships with others.

Confidentiality

Personal Counseling Services adheres to legal and professional standards of ethics and confidentiality. A student’s use of the service and all information shared by students with the counseling staff are held in confidence except in those incidences where clinicians are required by law or a court order to reveal particular information. Records of counseling sessions never become part of a student’s transcript or academic record.

Student Health Services

Location:  Student Health and Counseling Center (Yuba Hall)
Telephone: (805) 437-8828
Fax: (805) 437-8829
Web:  http://www.csuci.edu/studenthealth/index.htm
Hours:  Semester: Mon. – Thu. , 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Closed 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.); Fri., 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.; Sat. – Sun., Closed; Summer/Winter/Spring Break: Mon, - Thu., 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Fri. – Sun., Closed

The purpose of Student Health Services is to promote good physical and emotional health. Emphasis is placed on the prevention of illness through education. All regularly enrolled students are offered basic health services paid through their student fees. There is no charge to see a physician or other medical provider. Additional fees may be charged for immunizations, outside lab services, and x-rays, if needed. Health services available at the Student Health and Counseling Center (SHCC) are similar to those provided by your family physician including care for colds, cuts, sprains, infections and flu. Services are comprised of the following:

  • Diagnosis and treatment of acute illness and injuries
  • Physical examinations
  • Family planning, including the state-sponsored Family PACT program
  • Pap smears
  • Immunizations
  • TB testing
  • HIV testing
  • STD screening and treatment
  • Pregnancy testing
  • Smoking cessation
  • Mental health (in conjunction with Personal Counseling Services)
  • Health education programs

Appointments are strongly encouraged whenever possible. Walk-ins are accepted if the schedule allows; however, priority is given to previously scheduled appointments. Every attempt is made to provide same-day service to students with acute illnesses or urgent concerns.

Community Medical Clinics

When the SHCC is closed or a student is unable to get to campus, basic health care services are available at no cost at any of the nine Ventura County Medical Clinics listed below. Students must present their student identification card to be seen. (Preferred sites most familiar with CI students are noted with an *.):

  • *Magnolia Family Medical Center: 2240 E. Gonzales Road #100, Oxnard (805) 981-5151, Urgent Care: (805) 981-5181
  • *Moorpark Family Care Center: 35 West Los Angeles Ave., Moorpark (805) 529-4624
  • *Las Posas Family Medical Group: 3801 Las Posas Road #214, Camarillo (805) 437-0900
  • *Las Islas Family Medical Group: 2400 South “C” Street, Oxnard (805) 240-7000, Urgent Care: (805) 483-0198
  • West Ventura Medical Clinic: 133 West Santa Clara Street, Ventura (805) 641-5600, Urgent Care: (805) 641-5620
  • Conejo Valley Family Medical Group: 223 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. #102, Thousand Oaks (805) 370-0600
  • Fillmore Medical Clinic: 828 Ventura Street, Fillmore (805) 524-2000, Urgent Care: (805) 524-8604
  • Santa Paula Medical Clinic: 1334 East Main Street, Santa Paula (805) 933-1122
  • Sierra Vista Family Medical Clinic: 4531 Alamo Street, Simi Valley (805) 520-3248

*Preferred sites (most familiar with CI students)

Emergency Care

If you need immediate assistance, please call 911.

On a fee-for-services basis, 24-hour emergency care is available at:

  • St. John’s Pleasant Valley Hospital, 2309 Antonio Avenue, Camarillo, Emergency Room: (805) 389-5810
  • St. John’s Regional Medical Center, 1600 North Rose Avenue, Oxnard, Emergency Room: (805) 988-2674
  • Ventura County Medical Center, 3291 Loma Vista Road, Ventura, California, Emergency Room: (805) 652-6165
Student Health Insurance

Students are strongly encouraged to have health insurance that covers services beyond the scope of what Student Health Services provides. Information on low cost insurance policies designed especially for students may be obtained from Student Life, the SHCC or the website www.csuhealthlink.com.

Personal Health Kit for the CI Student

Student Health Services recommends that each student put together a personal health kit for their use while in their residence hall or apartment. Monitoring personal health and taking care of oneself is essential to student success.

  • Insurance Information:
    • A copy of your insurance card and an understanding of your insurance coverage in Ventura County
    • Insurance contact information if you have questions related to your coverage
  • Medical Information:
    • Name and number of your primary health care provider
    • Copies of pertinent medical records (immunizations, notes/labs related to illnesses or chronic conditions)
  • Routine medications and supplies that come in handy:
    • Acetaminophen or Ibuprofen for pain and fevers
    • Digital thermometer
    • Allergy medications as needed
    • EpiPen for known allergies to bees, nuts, etc.
    • Antacids and/or anti-diarrheals for upset stomach, heartburn, diarrhea, etc.
    • Heating pad or instant hot packs
    • Portable ice packs for injuries
    • Extra contact lens solutions
    • Eyeglasses (in case of problem with contacts or eye infection)
    • Cool mist humidifier for winter months
    • Prescribed orthotics
    • Prescribed nebulizers and/or inhaler medications for asthma
    • Transfer prescriptions for any chronic medications to a local pharmacy in advance and/or plan ahead to obtain refills by mail order.
    • Hand sanitizer
    • Sunscreen/sunblock
    • Topical antibiotic ointment
    • Adhesive dressing/band-aids

Student Leadership Programs

Location:  Student Union, Room 2037
Phone:  (805) 437-3356
Email: studentleadership@csuci.edu
Web:  http://www.csuci.edu/studentleadership/index.htm

Based on the premise that leadership is a process whereby individuals can learn and develop leadership skills, Student Leadership Programs (SLP) provides programs and services to develop students to serve as ethical, responsive and skilled leaders in our multicultural society.

SLP is housed in the Student Engagement and Applied Leadership (SEAL) Center located on the second floor of the Student Union. SLP includes three programmatic elements: the SEAL Center, Clubs and Organizations, and the Leadership Certificate Program (currently under development).

Student Engagement and Applied Leadership (SEAL) Center

Staffed by experienced student leaders, the SEAL Center is a location for aspiring and current student leaders to gain information about leadership opportunities and trainings on campus. Various resources for clubs and organizations are also available in the SEAL Center.

Leadership Certification Program

Student Leadership Programs is currently in the process of developing a multi-phase leadership program that will provide opportunities for students to develop to their fullest leadership potential.

Although the second and third levels are still under development, the first level of the leadership certificate program is the Back to Basics Leadership Retreat and is designed to teach aspiring and current student leaders the significance of “going back to the basics” to understand self, leadership, team, professionalism, self-discipline and etiquette. This annual 26-hour, on-campus Back to Basics Student Leadership Retreat, established in 2006, is grounded in the concepts of basic training and boot camp.

Clubs & Organizations

Clubs and organizations must design and implement programs, events and activities which support and enrich the goals of CI’s educational mission. Involvement in clubs/organizations presents students with the opportunity to broaden their learning, obtain leadership and interpersonal skills, and develop a commitment to service. Student participation in clubs/organizations attracts new students to our campus and integrates them into our CI culture and traditions. Student clubs/organizations strengthen campus-community relations, improve inter-institutional communications, and facilitate students’ acquisition of skills.

CSU Executive Order No. 1006 (supersedes CSU Executive Order No. 969)

This executive order (EO) develops and communicates systemwide policies, procedures, and/or guidelines for student organizations and activities.  To view this EO, please visit http://www.calstate.edu/eo/EO-1006.html.

Student Union

Telephone: (805)-437-8932 or 437-2622
Fax: (805) 437-2793

Opened in the Spring of 2010, the Student Union serves to foster community and enhance student learning and development on the CI campus by providing exceptional services, supporting holistic programming and maintaining an environmentally responsible facility. This facility was built ‘for the students, by the students.’ It contains lounge spaces, food services including a coffee house and convenience store, entertainment venues, meeting rooms and an outdoor courtyard. The Student Union houses the ASI administrative offices, the SEAL (Student Engagement and Applied Leadership) Center and provides office space for the ASI Chair, The Nautical yearbook, CI View student newspaper, Student Programming Board, and Student Government.