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133 Strong Hall, 785/864-4060 www.vpss.ku.edu

Marlesa A. Roney, Ph.D., Vice Provost
Francis J. DeSalvo, Jr., Ph.D., Associate Vice Provost
Lori Reesor, Ph.D., Associate Vice Provost
Kathryn Nemeth Tuttle, Ph.D., Associate Vice Provost
Jason Hornberger, M.B.A., Senior Budget and Personnel Administrator
Jane Tuttle, Ed.D., Assistant to the Vice Provost
Ruth Stoner, M.S., Budget and Personnel Administrator
Rhonda Sharp, Budget and Personnel Administrator

The Vice Provost for Student Success has administrative responsibility for the 20 departments and offices that comprise Student Success. With over 900 employees and an additional 1700 student employees, Student Success provides a variety of services and programs to assist students in their academic and personal goals. The Office of the Vice Provost coordinates the development of these services and programs and serves as an advocate for student needs across the University community.

Through our Web pages, you may access each office and learn how Student Success can assist you.

Academic Achievement and Access Center

22 Strong Hall, 785/864-4064 www.achievement.ku.edu
Mary Ann Rasnak, Ed.D., Director

Provides services and programs designed to enhance student academic success, including individual and group consultation and services for students related to learning and study skills; Tutoring Services; accommodations for students with disabilities; Thematic Learning Communities; and the University's Orientation Seminar (PRE 101) for new students.

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)

Watkins Health Center, 785/864-2277 www.caps.ku.edu
Michael Lynch Maestas, Ph.D., Director

Personal counseling for currently enrolled students, psychological testing, and psychiatric services.

Department of Student Housing

Corbin Hall, 785/864-4560 www.housing.ku.edu
Diana Robertson, Ph.D., Director

Provides services necessary to operate university student housing, including maintenance, dining services in collaboration with the KU Memorial Unions, administration and fiscal management for residence and scholarship halls, Jayhawker Towers, Stouffer Place, and Sunflower Apartments.

Hilltop Child Development Center

KU Child Care Center, 785/864-4940 www.hilltop.ku.edu
Pat Pisani, Director

Nationally accredited facility, open year round, fee subsidies for student families partially funded by Student Senate, preference given to children of KU students. Child care and education for toddlers, preschoolers, kindergarten and school age children. Student employment and research site.

KU Info

Kansas Union Building, 785/864-3506 www.kuinfo.ku.edu
Curtis Marsh, Program Director

KU Info is "online, on campus, on the phone" to provide information that helps navigate the KU community.

KU Memorial Unions

Kansas Union Building, 785/864-4651 www.union.ku.edu
David Mucci, Director

Provides bookstores, KU Dining Services, recreation areas, Student Union Activities (SUA), office space for student organizations, check cashing, meeting rooms, gallery displays, ATM, and Fax.

KU Recreation Services

Student Recreation Fitness Center
1740 Watkins Center Drive, 785/864-3546 www.recreation.ku.edu
Mary Chappell, Director

Provides intramurals and informal recreation programs such as weight room, swimming, etc. Coordinates the fitness program that offers non-credit classes for exercise and enjoyment, and oversees the Sports Club Program.

KU Writing Center (Writer's Roosts)

4017 Wescoe Hall, 785/864-2399 www.writing.ku.edu
Terese Thonus, Ph.D., Director

The Writing Center is a university-wide writing consulting program that supports students through Writer's Roost locations and on-line resources.

Legal Services for Students

312 Burge Union, 785/864-5665 www.legalservices.ku.edu
Jo Hardesty, J.D., Director

A campus law office funded by the KU Student Senate for use by KU students, providing legal services and educational programs on legal matters.

New Student Orientation

145 Strong Hall, 785/864-4270 www.orientation.ku.edu
Kristin Trendel, Director

Provides new students with a comprehensive KU orientation which includes advising and enrollment.

Office of Admissions & Scholarships

KU Visitor Center, 785/864-3911 www.admissions.ku.edu
Lisa Pinamonti Kress, Director

Recruits, provides information, guidance, and admits new students. Awards scholarships to new freshmen and transfer students.

Office of Multicultural Affairs

Sabatini Multicultural Resource Center, 785/864-4351 www.oma.ku.edu
Robert Page, Director

Academic, personal, cultural enrichment, and career counseling programs to encourage a sense of community, ethnic identity, and academic success for all students.

Office of Student Financial Aid

50 Strong Hall, 785/864-4700 www.financialaid.ku.edu
Brenda Maigaard, Director

Administers federal, state and institutional aid programs (including grants, scholarships, loans, and federal work-study) and coordinates external scholarships.

Office of the University Registrar

121 Strong Hall, 785/864-4422 www.registrar.ku.edu
Cindy Derritt, Ph.D., Registrar

Provides comprehensive enrollment and academic records services in an educational context.

Student Health Services

Watkins Health Center, 785/864-9500 www.studenthealth.ku.edu
Carol Seager, Director

Physical health care, out-patient clinic, pharmacy, physical therapy, dietary assistance, health education programs.

Student Information Systems

101 McCollum Hall, 785/864-0190 www.sakutraining.ku.edu
Robert Turvey, Director
Chris Meiers, KUMC Director

Manages web services for students, faculty and staff through the Enroll & Pay student information system. Provides student data to other university systems which provide services to potential, current and former students.

Student Involvement and Leadership Center

400 Kansas Union, 785/864-4861 www.silc.ku.edu
Rueben Perez, Director

Student organization registration and advising, sorority/fraternity advising. Leadership development. Resources for non-traditional students. Men's outreach program. Resources for lesbian, bisexual, gay and transgendered students. University Events Committee.

Student Success Technology Services

45 Strong Hall, 785/864-4258 www.ssts.ku.edu
Paul Farran, Director

Provides support to staff in the areas of desktop computing, programming, and development for computerized systems.

University Advising Center

126 Strong Hall, 785/864-2834 www.advising.ku.edu
Tammara Durham, Ed.D., Director.

Provides comprehensive advising services, including transition and enhancement programs for new and continuing students. Other programs include: Freshman Summer Institute, Mount Oread Scholars Program and Haskell Mentor Program.

University Career Center

110 Burge Union, 785/864-3624 www.KUCareerHawk.com
David Gaston, Director

Assistance with interview skills and résumé writing, career placement, position announcements, on-campus interviews, student employment and job announcement board. Assists students in choosing a college major, a career, or career alternatives. Individual career counseling, a career information library, and an interactive computerized career exploration program are available to students.