Welcome to the Division of Student Affairs

Message from the Dean of Student Affairs:

As the collective UNO community continues to recover from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, we assure youthat we are doing everything possible to support and assist you, our students, as we repair and reopen the University of New Orleans.  On each of the departmental page links to the left, you will be able to contact  staff members  either by email or telephone to get current information regarding their respective areas.

I have returned to my office in the University Center which is Room 260.  The telephone number is (504) 280 6222. Please do not hesitate to contact me or any of the other staff listed as we are committed to assisting you through this difficult and trying period.   

Sincerely,
Lucile O. Gallese
Dean, UNO Division of Student Affairs.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
BACTERIAL MENINGITIS COMPLIANCE FOR NEW STUDENTS

Beginning with the fall 2006 semester, incoming freshmen at the University of New Orleans and residential students must be vaccinated against meningitis or sign a waiver showing they have chosen not to be vaccinated.

This requirement is the result of Acts 251 and 711 of the 2006 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature.

(please click below for more information)

Bacterial Meningitis Information Page

The University of New Orleans
Division of Student Affairs
Statement on Online Social Networking Websites
(commonly referred to as Facebook and MySpace)

Social networking web sites such as Facebook, MySpace, and others have become a fixture on college campuses. The Division of Student Affairs recognizes the functionality of these sites for students who want to communicate with one another and publicize events. Nonetheless, students should be aware of the potential risks associated with using the sites.

Some students assume that these sites are inherently safe -- especially Facebook because users are members of its UNO “community,” which they may not join without a university email account. However, students need to understand that Facebook and MySpace are maintained and managed by privately-held companies that have no affiliation with the University of New Orleans. Therefore the University has no control and limited jurisdiction over what our students post on these and other web sites.

Students should be mindful of the possible consequences of their online activities. In the interest of creating and maintaining a safe campus environment, the Division of Student Affairs encourages students to consider the nature of the statements they make in their online profiles and of the online “groups” they create and join. Groups that may seem satirical, i.e. those that criticize particular racial or ethnic groups or threaten or encourage physical harm against certain segments of the campus population, may be hurtful to others. Patterns of harassment and/or violent against a certain group (identified by race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, political views, etc.) could be traced back to statements suggesting the possibility of such harm made on social networking sites.

Recommendations for individuals:

• Be careful not to post personal information on profiles. Access to cell phone numbers, class schedules, addresses (home and campus), and regular hang-outs should be restricted via the privacy settings.
• Check pictures of you posted and tagged by others on Facebook. Be certain that photos represent you in a positive light, and know how to untag those that don’t.
• Monitor and edit your Facebook wall postings regularly.
• Change passwords regularly and maintain their confidentiality.
• Many companies and organizations are now reviewing the online profiles of job candidates. If these reviews uncover evidence of lapses in a candidate’s judgment -- even if such lapses would seemingly have no bearing on the person’s ability to do the job -- a human resources professional may determine that the candidate’s extracurricular activities could impact his or her job performance.
• Treat your online accounts as online resumes and not a private diary.
• Review and monitor your Facebook group memberships. Be sure to read the purpose of groups that you join and think about how membership in them might reflect on you.

Recommendations for student organizations:

• Review the national policies of your organization regarding electronic postings and the treatment of others. Have members sign a statement indicating that they have reviewed the policies and understand them.
• Create a committee within the organization that will regularly review the Facebook and MySpace pages of other members.
• Monitor Facebook groups that use your organization’s name. Make sure these groups do not violate your standards and policies. Only allow group administrators to advertise officially sanctioned organization events.

Adapted from the Office of the Dean of Students at Auburn University

Beginning October 16, 2006 through the end of the Summer semester 2007, the offices listed below will be found in their new location, the second floor, west wing of the BA Building.

Dean of Student Affairs
BA 256 / 280-6222
 
Office of Judicial Affairs and Student Assistance
LIB 120 / 280-7284
 
Office of Campus Activities
BA 228 & 230 / 280-6349
 
Office of Career Development
BA 246-248 / 280-6225
 
Office of Greek Life
BA 254 / 280-6636
 
Office of International Students & Scholars
International Tax Coordinator
BA 256 / 280-6021
 
UNO Student Government
BA 228 / 280-6229
 
UNO Student Activities Council
BA 232 / 280-7422
 
Driftwood, Student Newspaper
BA 250-252 / 280-6378
 
Student Health Services
Human Performance Center (HPC)
Room 137 A
280-6387
 
UNO Pharmacy
HPC Room 209
280-7074
 
UNO Student Counseling Services
HPC Room 2
280-6683

Children's Center
Children's Center Building (Across from the UC)
280-3131

Campus Activities
The Campus Activities Office oversees and provides information about student organizations, Student Government (SG), Student Activities Council (SAC), Leadership Cabinet, and commuter services. Leadership skills and personal interests are the focus of several groups on the UNO campus. Through involvement in campus activities, students can learn a variety of skills such as time management, decision-making, cooperation, and planning. These skills will not only enhance life at UNO, but encourage positive personal growth. Campus Activities is the starting point for involvement. The staff can direct students to services and/or groups they seek.

Career Development
The Office of Career Development provides a wide variety of services that allow students to prepare for a career after graduation. Career Development facilitates contact between students and potential employers through job fairs, career exploration panel discussions, the online Opportunities Database of jobs and internships, company presentations, and workshops covering topics such as resume writing and interview skills. The office also provides information about the graduate and professional school application process.

Children's Center
The University Of New Orleans Children’s Center, located on the UNO Lakefront Campus, is dedicated to providing the finest child care and early childhood education environment to the children of the UNO community.  Our goal is simple:  we are intensely committed to the well-being of each child.

The Children’s Center curriculum provides an educational and developmental sequence of activities directing the child’s experiences and enhancing his or her own self-esteem through exploration, elaboration, and information.  As children grow in self-esteem, their lifelong love for learning develops.  Our staff strives to provide a safe, caring environment within which each child can master the developmental tasks of early childhood at his/her own pace and in his/her own unique way.  The UNO Children’s Center holds a Class A license issued by the state of Louisiana.

Disability Services
The Office of Disability Services (ODS) assists students in meeting many of their educational needs on campus. The office may be able to secure academic accommodations for students who have a documented disability (physical, impairment, psychological impairment, learning disability, chronic health diagnosis, or temporary disability). Accommodations include, but are not limited to, academic aids such as note takers, course materials in alternative formats, adapted computers (voice output, screen enlargement, voice input, and scan and read programs), tape recorders, and assistive listening devices. ODS can also provide assistance with registration during walk-in fee payment in navigating lines, communicating with staff and reading signs. ODS can coordinate accommodations for campus tours and new student orientation (including testing accommodations for placement examinations).

Greek Life
The Greek community at the University of New Orleans is comprised of a diverse group of fraternities and sororities. These organizations offer all students the chance to find a group that matches their values and personalities. Fraternities and sororities offer lifetime opportunities for friendship, service to the community, leadership, and scholarship. UNO recognizes fifteen Greek organizations — seven sororities and eight fraternities — each of which is a campus chapter of a national group. Regardless of the fraternity or sorority a student chooses, membership in a Greek organization will enhance the collegiate experience. UNO’s Greek community invites all students interested in joining a fraternity or sorority to participate in the membership recruitment or membership intake process. Dates of these events are available in the Greek Life office and on the Greek Life website.

International Students Information
UNO is home to approximately 600 international students, faculty, and staff from 90 countries. Their different national values and life experiences foster cultural learning and enhance global awareness throughout the entire UNO community. The Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) administers programs and services to meet the special needs of UNO’s international population. The office assists international students, faculty, and staff in maintaining their immigration status under regulations of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Annual events include International Education Week held in the fall semester and International Night held in the spring semester. U.S. students who wish to meet students from around the world are also welcome to participate in OISS programs.

Judicial Affairs
The Judicial and Student Assistance Office is primarily responsible for the student judicial process. First, through the Student Policy Manual, the office provides comprehensive information about behavioral standards along with university rules and regulations. The UNO Judicial Code, included in this publication, establishes community standards expected of UNO students. The staff values individual and group rights and works to uphold these rights. They stand behind the academic and personal integrity on which UNO is based. If the rules of the university are transgressed by students, staff, or faculty, the office will pursue the matter, following the procedures outlined in the Student Policy Manual and/or the Judicial Code. This office may pursue any behavior that hinders the learning environment at UNO. The second focus of the office is to provide students with helpful information concerning issues that affect them. By helping students understand the university workings better, the office attempts to improve their conflict-resolution skills.

Student Health Services
Student Health Services is committed to providing the highest quality health care to the UNO community. Health Services offers evaluation and treatment of illness and injury, as well as educational programming for health promotion and illness prevention. All routine services are provided at little or no cost on an appointment and walk-in basis. Immunizations and advice on travel abroad are available to students, staff, and faculty. Comprehensive physician evaluation and diagnostic laboratory testing, including anonymous HIV testing, is available to students.

Student Counseling Services
The Counseling Services Office attempts to meet the needs of individual students regarding personal and career development. Students attending the university often need to make major decisions that can be accompanied by personal changes. During these changes, indecision and/or emotional issues that sometimes hamper the student’s progress can surface. Some issues that may be encountered are problems with interpersonal relationships, depression, anxiety, lack of self confidence, poor school performance, and career choice uncertainty. Currently enrolled students are eligible for a time-limited, but full range of counseling services including individual assessment, psychological and intelligence testing, psychiatric evaluation, and individual, group, couples and/or family sessions.