STUDENT AFFAIRS In keeping with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the university considers HIV/AIDS to be a disability. Existing support services can be utilized by students or employ- ees who are disabled by HIV infection or AIDS. Dental Care The College of Dentistry provides a broad range of dental services at reduced fees through its student clinics. For information or schedul- ing of appointments, call (352) 392-4261. Emergency dental care is available on a walk-in basis at 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. week- days. Entry to the College of Dentistry clinics (the blue zone on the first floor) is via the west entrance to the Health Science Center on Center Drive. Parking is available in the visitor's park- ing garage with access from Mowry Road. Speech and Hearing Clinic The Program in Communication Sciences and Disorders, Department of Communication Processes and Disorders, offers services to per- sons who have speech, hearing, language or reading disorders. The clinic operates from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday when the univer- sity is in session. Those interested are encour- aged to call the clinic (352) 392-2041 (Voice & TDD) or to stop by 435 Dauer Hall, for informa- tion regarding fees and services provided and/or to schedule an appointment. Reading and Writing Center The University Reading and Writing Center, located in 2109 Turlington Hall, offers free ser- vices to staff and students at all levels. The cen- ter is open between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (392-0791). The center provides credit classes for fresh- men [RED 1343] (SS,F), as well as noncredit, individual instruction. The reading program is designed to improve comprehension, vocabu- lary and study skills. The writing program helps students with the organization and develop- ment of papers and with grammar and mechan- ics. Through individual conferences, students may receive limited help in writing papers. The center offers workshops on preparing for the CLAST or the GRE, or on writing dissertations and theses. Materials also are available for such exams as the MCAT, LSAT or GMAT. Independent Study by Correspondence The Department of Independent Study by Correspondence & Distance Education adminis- ters all correspondence instruction for the State University System. College credit, high school credit and contin- uing professional education courses are avail- able anytime, anywhere through regular mail or fax. Independent study offers more than 150 courses to students who desire a flexible sched- ule or an opportunity to take extra classes. Enrollment is possible at any time of the year; however, prior approval is needed if a course is to be used toward a diploma or a degree. College courses include advertising, chem- istry, economics, education, English, history, journalism, management, marketing, political science, psychology, religion, statistics and more. Continuing professional education courses include a business leadership & man- agement certificate, dietary management, envi- ronmental management systems, insurance, legal assistant certificate program, plus others. High school courses cover accounting, art, for- eign language, health, humanities, mathematics, peer counseling, science and social studies. In 1996 the state revised the General Provisions Rule 64-4.002, at the Bureau of Teacher Certification for the state of Florida. Any teacher in the state can now use credit cor- respondence courses, as appropriate, to apply toward recertification. Moreover, there is no limit to the number of courses which may fulfill the requirements. The brochure details enrollment procedures, fees and course information. Call or write for your free copy: UF Department of Independent Study/Division of Continuing Education, Suite D, 2209 NW 13th St., Gainesville, FL 32609; (352) 392-1711, ext. 200; or e-mail: Learn@nervm. nerdc.ufl.edu. Check out the home page, http://www.doce. ufl.edu/indstudy. Student Legal Services Student Legal Services provides university students with free legal advice and counseling. Full-time students may receive advice on land- lord-tenant problems, consumer law, criminal charges, traffic citations, divorce, adoption, name change and other family matters. In some landlord-tenant and family law matters, Student Legal Services provides free representation in court in Alachua County. Certain restrictions and limitations may apply. Appointments usu- ally are required for one-on-one counseling with the staff attorneys. All staff attorneys are licensed members of the Florida Bar. Free notary services, including preparation of powers of attorney, are available without appointment during normal business hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. For more information on the services offered or to make an appointment to speak to a staff attorney, call Student Legal Services at 392-1665, Ext. 368. Student Legal Services is located in Room 368, J. Wayne Reitz Union. Guide to Specialized Services Committee on Sexism and Homophobia 392-1261, 202 Peabody Hall Hours: 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m., Monday Friday Co-Chairpersons: Phyllis Meek, Associate Dean for Student Services, and Irene Stevens, Assistant Dean for Student Services. Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual Concerns Committee Hours: 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m., Monday Friday Chairperson: Martin Heesaker, Associate Professor, 218 PSY, 392-0604 Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Student Union 392-1665, Ext. 310, 300 J. Wayne Reitz Union. Rape and Crime Victim Advocate Program 377-7273, Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Center for Sexual Assault/Abuse Recovery Education 392-1161, Ext. 231, 326 Student Health Care Center. Hours: 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m., Monday Friday Women's Affairs Cabinet 392-1665, Ext. 305, 305 J. Wayne Reitz Union Hours: 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m., Monday Friday. Women's Leadership Program 392-1265, Hours: 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Contact Person: Helen Mamarchev, Associate Vice President for Student Affairs. Center for Women's Studies and Gender Research 392-3365,15 Anderson Hall Hours: 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m., Monday Friday