Student Affairs The following information describes the responsibilities of the various offices charged with assistance to students at the university. Additional information may be found in THE STUDENT GUIDE and 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. The Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs is located in 155 Tigert Hall and is open to assist individual students and groups. This office has administrative responsibility for the following offices and programs: Office for Student Services, Division of Housing, 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 is committed to the total development of students. The major purpose of this department's programs, services and activities 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 programs and services that are designed to provide stu- dents with the opportunity to reach their full potential academically and personally. Other major objectives include making stu- dents 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 commu- nity among students, 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 programs and services for new students, including orientation to the university assisting and advising minority students and organizations 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 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 special programs to personalize student experiences within the university programs and services regarding issues of gender. Institute of Black Culture: The University of Florida's Institute of Black Culture (IBC) was established in 1971. The IBC is an operational unit of the Office for Student Services which pro- vides an educational, social and cultural support system for students of African descent. Its mis- sion is to enhance the UF experience by serving as a vehicle to share the history and culture of black people. IBC programs promote a sense of awareness and appreciation for the different cul- tures which make up the African Diaspora. The IBC houses a growing collection of African, African-American, and Carribbean art and litera- ture. The institute is located at 1510 West University Avenue. For more information con- tact 392-0895 or visit the World Wide Web home page at http://ufsa.ufl.edu/OSS/IBC/ibc.html. Institute of Hispanic-Latino Cultures: The institute is located at 1504 W. University Avenue. It offers a variety of workshops, semi- nars, activities, programs and services for stu- dents with Hispanic and Latino heritage like the Hispanic Student Assembly and the Florida Hispanic Latino Collegiate Forum. The institute serves as a resource for the university and pro- vides a facility to assist students and student organizations interested in Hispanic and Latino issues. 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 campus orientation, registra- tion assistance, securing auxiliary learning aids and assistance in general university activities. The designated coordinator for compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is James J. Costello, assistant dean for student services, 205 Peabody Hall, 392-1261 (Voice)/ 392-3008 (TDD). Students with disabili- ties are encouraged to contact him. Upon request, the Undergraduate Catalog is available on computer disk to students with print-oriented disabilities. For more information, contact the Office of the University Registrar at 392-1374 [FRS 1-800-955-8771 (TDD)]. Student ID Cards: The official university pic- ture ID is known as the Gator 1 Card. All enrolled students, faculty and staff must have a university ID card. The Gator 1 Card is used for access to CIRCA computer labs, university libraries, stu- dent recreation and fitness centers, all university recreation facilities and intramural sports activi- ties and infirmary. The card also is required for purchasing tickets to any university athletic or extracurricular event such as Gator Growl and concerts, to vote in student government elec- tions and to participate in block seating for foot- ball games. Students with Gator Dining accounts can use the card to purchase food at any campus location; the card also can be used in a separate on-line prepaid vending account for select vending machines. Gator 1 Card also can be used to cash checks on campus. The card now functions as an honor/debit card when activated at Barnett Bank. The ID Card Services Office is located at the southeast entrance of the HUB. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding university holidays. Gator 1 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 1 Card: Come to the ID Card Services building at the southeast entrance of 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, go to station 2 in 222 Criser Hall for a notarized statement of identity. A $10 fee is required at the time the card is processed (cash, checks or honor card only). Replacement card fee is $15. 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 1 Card or to report a lost or stolen card, call 392-UFID or go to the Gator 1 Card office behind the HUB. Student Spouse ID 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 UF ID card, your marriage certifi- cate or a copy of it, and the spouse's social secu- rity number. The spouse must bring this form, a driver's license or passport and $12.50 to the ID Card Services building, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Student Housing The university offers a unique and exciting residence hall program. The Division of Housing provides accommodations and programs to meet the needs of students while promoting the overall educational goals and objectives of the university. The university has a large resident popula- tion of both in-state and out-of-state students, as well as students from 100 different foreign I