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Counseling and Student
Development
Counseling and Student Development Center
Student Services 312
2600 Campus Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-7927
Fax: (808) 956-9682
The challenges of choosing the right career, achieving
or maintaining one’s independence, relating successfully to others,
and leading a happy and successful life converge during a student’s
college years. College life adds the concerns of exams, term
papers, quizzes, and class reports. Even students who are prepared to do
their best in college may experience problems. The Counseling and
Student Development Center (CSDC) provides the following services to
assist students.
Career Counseling. Students should choose their
majors before they progress very far in their academic programs. Most
students expect their academic studies to lead to specific careers upon
graduation. Career counseling explores strengths and limitations,
interests and values, personality and skills, and applies this
understanding to developing academic and occupational plans. (See also
Career Services.)
Personal Counseling. Some people occasionally,
even regularly, feel worried, unhappy, and depressed. Lack of
confidence, fear, low self-esteem, inability to get along with others,
loneliness, not being able to cope with people and situations, and
similar problems can be discussed with one of CSDC’s professional
counselors. All matters discussed in counseling are confidential and
will not affect academic standing.
Psychiatric Consultation. People who find
themselves seriously depressed, unable to control their behavior, or
doing things they don’t understand may want and need psychiatric
consultations. A talk with a counselor is recommended to determine
whether psychiatric consultation is required.
Educational Counseling. Difficulties in courses
and in meeting academic requirements may be alleviated by educational
counseling and learning assistance services. The Learning Assistance
Center (LAC) offers programs, commercial materials, and diagnostic
services to help develop more effective study habits and learning
skills. These services are provided on an individual basis through
personal program development or on a group basis through workshops.
Areas of possible development include time management,
listening/note-taking, reading, research paper writing, and general and
standardized exam preparation. LAC is in Student Services 306.
Testing. Testing is frequently used as part of
counseling to help students understand themselves better and plan their
careers. Counselors will discuss which tests to take and interpret them
after they are scored. In addition, information is available about
admissions and certifications such as the Graduate Record Examination
(GRE), Law School Admission Test (LSAT), and Medical College Admission
Test (MCAT), as well as exams for a variety of different programs and
professions.
Outreach. Workshops and seminars are offered
throughout the year. Stress management, assertiveness training,
improving self-esteem, career planning, and overcoming loneliness are
just a few of the topics covered.
Consultation. CSDC provides consultation
services for individual students, faculty, and groups that may need help
in solving organizational problems, overcoming interpersonal
difficulties, and planning staff development programs.
Sex Equity Specialist
Student Services 209
2660 Campus Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-9499
Fax: (808) 956-4541
E-mail: hippenst@hawaii.edu
The sex equity specialist serves students, faculty,
and staff members as a source for information, counseling, and advocacy
on matters relating to sexual harassment and related discrimination. The
sex equity specialist can help clarify issues relating to
discrimination, develop long-term coping strategies, file informal
complaints and arrange informal resolutions, assist in filing formal
complaints with the Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action (EEO/AA)
Office, and provide additional resources and referrals when they are
needed. The sex equity specialist will answer questions, listen to
complaints, offer advice on filing procedures, see that appropriate
action is taken, and help protect grievants from retaliation.
The sex equity specialist also offers training to the
campus population on interpersonal, inter-gender, and cross-cultural
communication; student, faculty, and staff rights and responsibilities
and other legal issues relating to sexual harassment in academia; and
interpretation of state and federal guidelines and procedures. In
addition, the sex equity specialist offers general sexual harassment
awareness workshops.
Students and faculty and staff members may contact the
sex equity specialist in person, by mail, or through e-mail.
Support Services
College Opportunities Program
Student Services 206
2600 Campus Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-6186
Fax: (808) 956-6837
The College Opportunities Program (COP) assists state
residents who are able and qualified for college but whose low SAT
scores, limited college preparation, and/or economic difficulties might
inhibit their attending UH Manoa. Priority is given to individuals whose
ethnic backgrounds are underrepresented on the campus, as well as those
who are not accepted for regular admission. Selected students
participate in a two-part program. Part I is a summer
residential-instructional experience on campus that develops academic
and social skills necessary to be successful freshmen and sets a
performance standard to gain entry to the Manoa campus. Part II is entry
to the University as full-time freshmen with priority for dormitory
space provided to all selected students who have met the summer
performance standard. COP provides coordinated student services and
supportive activities to all program students during their first two
semesters at the University. Applications are available in October with
selections made early the following year.
International Student
Services
Student Services 414
2600 Campus Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-8613
Fax: (808) 956-5076
E-mail: issmanoa@hawaii.edu
Web: www.hawaii.edu/~issmanoa/
International Student Services (ISS) provides
assistance to more than 1,400 international students who come from more
than 70 countries to study at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. ISS
assists individuals with the maintenance of their non-immigrant visa
status and provides guidance and advising to students so they can
utilize the educational opportunities at the University and in the
community.
KOKUA Program (Disability
Access Services)
Student Services 013
2600 Campus Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-7511 (V/T)
(808) 956-7612 (V/T)
Fax: (808) 956-8093
E-mail: kokua@hawaii.edu
The KOKUA Program provides academic access services to
students with documented physical and/or mental disabilities, e.g.,
health disabilities, hearing impairments, learning disabilities,
mobility restrictions, psychological disabilities, visual impairments,
etc. Services include academic advising, campus intervention, disability
access counseling, early registration, faculty liaison, note-taking,
sign language interpreting, technology access, testing accommodations,
transcription, etc. Accessible on-campus transportation and tutoring may
be available. Students with disabilities who may require such services
are strongly encouraged to contact KOKUA as far in advance as possible
to ensure better campus access.
New students should contact KOKUA for program
orientation at least two months prior to the start of their entering
semester. Although KOKUA strives to ensure campus access for students
with disabilities, it is necessary to note that significant portions of
the 90-year-old campus pose architectural barriers to them. Ongoing
efforts are being made to address these architectural concerns.
Creating equal access for students with disabilities
is a responsibility shared in partnership by the students, KOKUA, and
the rest of the campus community.
Kua‘ana Student Services
Student Services 207
2600 Campus Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-2644
Kua‘ana Student Services (KSS) reflects the belief
that higher education is a major factor in ensuring a better future for
Hawaiians as individuals and as a people. KSS focuses on encouraging and
facilitating the entry of Hawaiian students into UH Ma¯noa and supports
them in fulfilling their academic expectations through the development
of new programs and the use of existing resources. KSS services include
tutorial services for students of Hawaiian language, counseling specific
to students of Hawaiian ancestry to assist them in dealing with issues
of internalized oppression, financial aid workshops, a mentorship
program for new graduate students, and community service activities
designed for students to network with each other and to stay informed
and/or involved in issues concerning the Hawaiian community.
Operation Manong
Student Services 309
2600 Campus Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-7348
(808) 956-8442
Fax: (808) 956-4622
Web: opmanong.ssc.hawaii.edu
Operation Manong seeks to (a) provide employment,
training, and educational support to UH Manoa students who wish to tutor
and advise public school students; (b) address the problem of
underrepresentation of minorities in higher education by recruiting
Filipinos and other ethnic groups to apply for admission to the
University; and (c) coordinate special projects for underserved
populations and communities.
School and College
Services
Student Services 214
2600 Campus Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-7137
Fax: (808) 956-8095
School and College Services (SCS) works with high
schools and community colleges to encourage students to pursue higher
education and provides information and services that facilitate their
enrollment at the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa. In addition, SCS
offers campus visits for prospective students.
Individuals and groups wishing to learn more about UH
Manoa programs and resources may contact the SCS office. Neighbor Island
calls are accepted toll free at (800) 447-3233.
Senior Citizen Visitor
Program
Student Services 413
2600 Campus Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-4642
Fax: (808) 956-9240
E-mail: lputnam@hawaii.edu
The Senior Citizen Visitor Program (SCVP),
administered by Student Equity, Excellence, and Diversity (SEED), is
available to residents of Hawai‘i who are age 60 years and older. The
program allows senior citizens to participate in UHM classes offered
during the fall and spring semesters, provided they have the consent of
the instructor. Participation in SCVP entitles the visitor to use
libraries and other University facilities. Visitors are exempt from
tuition; course credit is not awarded, and permanent records are not
maintained. Senior citizens wishing to receive credit for courses must
apply for admission to the University through SEED no later than one
month before the term begins and must pay all tuition and fees.
Student Equity,
Excellence, and Diversity
Student Services 413
2600 Campus Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-4642
Fax: (808) 956-9240
The Student Equity, Excellence, and Diversity (SEED)
Office coordinates various projects and committees at Manoa and other
campuses to support students with disabilities; Native Hawaiians and
ethnic groups underrepresented in higher education; women, gay, and
lesbian students; and academically talented students as well as
under-prepared and disadvantaged students. Among the programs
administered by SEED are College Opportunities Program, KOKUA Program,
Kua‘ana Student Services, Operation Manong, Regents and Presidential
Scholars Program, Senior Citizen Visitor Program, and Women’s Center.
Women’s Center
Student Services 211
2600 Campus Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-8059
Fax: (808) 956-9240
Women’s Center is open weekdays and functions as a
safe gathering place. It offers study lounges and meeting space,
response and referral services, academic and personal development
workshops, educational lectures and programs, a reading resource
library, University and community network opportunities, women’s
self-defense programs, and a comprehensive University/community
information center.
Veterans Affairs Office
Student Services 001
2600 Campus Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-4849
Fax: (808) 956-4148
The Veterans Affairs Office (VAO), located in the
Admissions and Records Office, assists military veterans and their
dependents who are eligible for federal education benefits. It is the
responsibility of the University VAO to certify that the student is
enrolled in courses according to an academic plan that results in degree
completion. Once certified, the student will receive benefits from the
Department of Veterans Affairs. Resident members of the Hawai‘i
National Guard who are classified undergraduate students may be eligible
for partial tuition assistance from the Department of Defense in
addition to receiving federal education benefits. This assistance is
activated through the Guard unit. |