Student Affairs The following information describes the responsibilities of the various offices charged with assistance to students at the University of Florida. Additional information may be found in THE STUDENT GUIDE and THE CAMPUS DIRECTORY. Vice President For Student Affairs The goals of the Division of Student Affairs include: developing effective and efficient ser- vices and programs for students through the various departments within Student Affairs; integrating student affairs and academic affairs; directly involving students in the affairs of the institution; encouraging a sense of community among students, faculty, and administration; and increasing accessibility to and attractiveness of the University of Florida to a wide variety of persons. The Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs is located in 129 Tigert Hall and is open to assist individual students and groups in mat- ters concerning them. All students are encour- aged to share in the responsibility for enabling the various divisions of the University of Flori- da community to meet the needs of the stu- dents. The Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs has administrative responsibility for the following offices and programs at the Universi- ty of Florida: Office for Student Services, Stu- dent Housing Office, Office for Student Financial Affairs, Career Resource Center, J. Wayne Reitz Union, and University Counseling Center. Office For Student Services The Office for Student Services at the Uni- versity of Florida is committed to the total development of students. The major purpose of this department's programs, services, and activ- ities is to facilitate and enhance the intellectual, psychological, personal, and social development of students. The Office for Student Services is located in 202 Peabody Hall. The staff, which includes deans and directors, are responsible for plan- ning, coordinating, and implementing a variety of programs and services which are designed to provide students with the opportunity to reach their full potential academically and personally. Other major objectives of the Office for Stu- dent Services include making students aware of and encouraging the use of the resources of the university; interpreting the goals, objectives, and actions of the university to students; and encouraging a sense of community among stu- dents, faculty and staff. A number of program functions emerge from these overall purposes and are carried out by the Office for Student Services. These pro- grams include: individual and group advising planning and carrying out programs and services for new students including orienta- tion to the university assisting and advising minority students * student conduct and discipline * assisting veteran students and coordinating VA benefits with the Veterans Administra- tion coordinating services and programs for stu- dents with disabilities programs and services for older students programs and services for women students student leadership development and recog- nition programs child care services (Baby Gator Day Care) alcohol and drug education programs *committee responsibility for student peti- tions providing exit interviews for students with- drawing from the University fraternity and sorority advising and coordi- nation liaison and advising Student Government and other student organizations planning and implementing special pro- grams to personalize student experiences within the University The Institute of Black Culture is also an operational unit of the Office for Student Ser- vices. INSTITUTE OF BLACK CULTURE The Institute of Black Culture is an educa- tional tool for students at the University of Florida. It is a facility for enlightenment and Black awareness where African-Americans can focus on their history, literature, art, culture, and lifestyle. It is also a place where all ethnic groups can develop an understanding and appreciation of contributions African Americans have made to American society. The institute sponsors programs, exhibits and related activities. SERVICES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES The Office for Student Services provides assistance for students with disabilities. Services are varied dependent on individual needs, and include but are not limited to: special campus orientation, registration assistance, securing auxiliary learning aids, and assistance in general University activities. The designated coordina- tor for compliance with Section 504 of the Reha- bilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is Kenneth J. Osfield, Assistant Dean for Student Services, 202 Peabody Hall, 392-1261 (Voice/TDD). Students with disabilities are encouraged to contact this office to obtain any needed assistance. Upon request, the Undergraduate Catalog is available on computer disk to students with print-oriented disabilities. For more informa- tion, please contact the Office of the Universi- ty Registrar at 392-1374 [FRS 1-800-955-8771 (TDD)]. STUDENT ID CARDS The official university picture ID is known as the Gator One Card. All enrolled students, faculty, and staff must have a university ID card. The Gator One Card is used for access to CIRCA computer labs, university libraries (except the Health Science Center Library), Stu- dent Recreation and Fitness Center, and all uni- versity recreation facilities and intramural sports activities. The card also is required for purchasing tickets to any university athletic or extra curricular event such as Gator Growl and concerts. Students with Gator Dining accounts can use the card to purchase food at any cam- pus location; the card can also be used in a sepa- rate prepaid vending account for select vending machines. Gator One Card also can be used to cash checks on campus. The ID Card Services Office is located behind the HUB. Office hours are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday, excluding university holidays. Gator One Card office hours will be extended the first two weeks of each term. Call 392-UFID for further information. To process a request for a Gator One Card: Come to the ID Card Services building behind the HUB. Bring a photo ID (driver's license, military ID, or passport) and a social security card (staff card, infirmary card, selective service card, or printed documentation of your social security number.) If you lack a picture ID or verification of your social security number, go to the Registrar Information Counter, station 2, in 222 Criser Hall, for a notarized statement of identity. A $5.00 fee is required at the time the card is processed (cash or checks only). For a student spouse card authorization form, go to the information desk in Peabody Hall. The spouse should bring this form with their driver's license and $10.00 to the ID Card Services office. NOTE: Only the latest version of the card is valid. Access to university facilities and privi- leges may be denied if your account has been flagged by University Financial Services. For more information about receiving a Gator One Card, or to report a lost or stolen card, call 392-UFID, or go to the Gator One Card office behind the HUB. STUDENT SPOUSE I.D. CARDS To obtain a form to authorize issuance of a student spouse card, go to the information desk in Peabody Hall with the student's U.F. I.D. card, your marriage certificate or a copy of it, and the spouse's social security number. The spouse must bring this form, a driver's license or passport, and $10.00 to the I.D. Card Services building behind the HUB, Monday through Fri- day, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Student Housing The University of Florida offers resident students a unique and exciting residence hall pro- gram. Living on campus is a profitable educational experience that students will long remember. The Division of Housing provides accommodations and programs to meet the needs of students while promoting the overall educa- tional goals and objectives of the University. The University of Florida has a large resi- dent population of both in-state and out-of-state