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Delegated Authority
The Vice President for Student Life is responsible for
overseeing the general health and welfare of the students at the Seattle campus
of the University of Washington. The responsibilities include campus safety;
undergraduate admission; registration; nonacademic services for students;
extra-classroom learning opportunities; supervision of the activities of
student organizations; student conduct and discipline; assistance to students
with personal, social, and adjustment challenges; and advice to the President,
the chancellors, and other University officers in these matters.
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Student Life Units
The Vice President for Student Life oversees the following
units on the UW Seattle campus:
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Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Provides admission and outreach services, and school and college
relations.
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Office of the University Registrar
Serves all UW campuses, schools, and colleges with regard to
curriculum management, course schedules and catalogs, registration services,
grade collection and reporting, the student information system, academic
information management, graduation review and diplomas, transcript services,
state residence classification, ESL requirement advising, state and federal enrollment reporting, FERPA compliance, and student hardship petitions.
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Office of Student Financial Aid
Administers a financial aid scholarship program to ensure access
and opportunity from all socioeconomic backgrounds, provides counseling
relative to student expenses and financial aid opportunities, and delivers
reports and evaluations concerning the financial aid program.
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Counseling Center
Offers individual, couple, and group counseling services to enrolled
students who need help resolving personal issues that may interfere with
their academic success.
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Career Center
Provides career and job search services to students and alumni.
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Student Activities and the Husky Union Building
Offers student leadership opportunities, facilities management,
student programs, special events, and hosts University and third-party
services.
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Community Standards and Student Conduct (CSSC)
Administers the student conduct code and provides support and
guidance to the campus community in maintaining the highest standards of
ethics and integrity.
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Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life
Acts as a liaison between the University and the individually
owned and operated fraternities and sororities associated with the
lnterfraternity Council and Panhellenic Association and assists in the
administration and coordination of the Recognition Agreements between each
Greek house and the University.
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Recreational Sports Programs
Provides a comprehensive program of sports, fitness, and recreational
activities designed to meet student needs and interests and manages a variety
of recreational facilities.
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Student Publications
Provides financial and administrative support for various student
publications, including The Daily and the Visitors Guide.
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Disability Resources for Students (DRS)
Works collaboratively with students with disabilities to ensure equal access
for students with permanent or temporary disabilities to University courses,
programs, facilities, services, and activities by providing or arranging
reasonable accommodations, academic adjustments, auxiliary aids and services,
training, consultation, and technical assistance.
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UW Police Department
Provides police services to the University community on a 24-hour basis. The primary
responsibility of the department is to ensure that the UW Seattle campus and nearby
vicinity remains a safe and lawful place for students, employees, and visitors of
the University.
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Housing and Food Services (HFS)
Manages all University housing facilities on the UW Seattle campus, including
residence halls, single-student apartments, and family housing apartments; operates
numerous food service facilities including restaurants, convenience stores, cafes,
espresso bars, and a full-service catering group; and manages Conference Services
and the Husky ID Card office that oversee the Student U-PASS, the Husky Card
Account, and the Resident Dining Program.
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Office of Ceremonies
Plans and executes the University's commencement, convocation, and other
large-scale public ceremonies which honor students and involve faculty, staff,
visitors, and the student body at the University.
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Health and Wellness
Provides tools and resources to help students maintain their physical and
emotional well-being.
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Veterans Center
Provides access to University resources specifically designed for veterans
through direct service and referrals to a number of campus and community
resources with the goal of helping veterans balance their academic and personal
demands.
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Q Center
Provides a resource center dedicated to serving University students, faculty,
staff, and alumni of all sexual and gender orientations, identities, and
expressions.
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1972; February 21, 1978; October 1, 1982; August 24, 1984;
May 21, 1990; September 24, 1996; May 1, 2013 [Effective July 29, 2013]. |