Student Resources, and Things You Should Know. . .

About Portland
Information about transportation, lodging, things to do, points of distinction, and surrounding area attractions.

Academic Calendar
Important dates for class registration, grading, program completion, and holidays.

Administrative Services
Information about parking and bike parking, shuttle schedule, and bus passes; computer lab access; food services; lost and found; book delivery; and other services.

Advising
Students are assigned permanent advisors in their department following admission to graduate study. Contact your program coordinator for more information.

Athletics Facilities
The College features a full complement of athletics facilities including the Pamplin Sports Center, Griswold Stadium, Huston Sports Complex, and tennis courts.

Food Service
Campus food options include Food for Thought café (South Campus Conference Center), Fields Dining Room and Trail Room (Templeton Student Center), and Maggie's Café (Roberts Hall). A beverage vending machine is located on the first floor of Rogers Hall.

Bookstore
Textbooks, supplies, and LC signature items.

Campus Safety
Available 24 hours a day to assist with security and safety issues. Escorts are available for students traveling across campus alone during evening hours. For emergencies or service requests (such as escorts) call 503-768-7777.

Cashier and Credit Office
Student account billing and collections, payroll and direct deposit, refunds on student accounts, student account analysis, and parking fee, fine, and bus pass transactions.

Chapel
The center for religious worship and expression on campus, it is also used for large lectures, musical concerts and recitals, weddings, conferences, and organ practice.

Computer Labs
The graduate school computer lab is located in SCCC 118. Student ID is required for access. Additional computers can be found in the SCCC Open Computer Center and Watzek Library. Each semester, graduate students are allotted 250 sheets of paper for printing in the computer labs; balances can be checked online.

Computer Purchase Program
New computers and software at a discount.

Copy Machines
A photocopier is located in the South Campus Conference Center computer lab. Photocopiers are also located in Templeton Student Center, Watzek Library, and the College Copy Center in John R. Howard Hall. Copy cards can be purchased in the Graduate Registrar's office, the Cashier & Credit Office, and the library.

Counseling Center
Facilitate student learning and growth and provide interventions for those with psychological and emotional problems. The center is open for regular and emergency appointments.

Dean's Office
The Office of the Dean of the Graduate School of Education and Counseling oversees the academic, development, and outreach mission of the graduate school.

Career and Licensing Services
Career, licensing, and other professional resources for (1) teachers, school counselors, school psychologists, and educational leaders, and (2) counselors and therapists.

Fax Machine
Personal faxing service is available through the campus bookstore for a fee.

Health Center
Primary outpatient medical care, educational materials, presentations, and counseling regarding health-related issues.

Housing
Lewis & Clark College does not offer school-sponsored housing for graduate students. Housing options in the Portland area are posted online and on a bulletin board in the South Campus Conference Center.

Information Technology
Computing, network, and digital media services, as well as training and support services for faculty, staff, and students.

Instructional Media Services
Audiovisual and multimedia services, including classroom equipment support, equipment loan, multimedia production facilities, consulting and training, and special event support.

Library
The Aubrey R. Watzek Library is open 24 hours during fall and spring terms, and has individual and group study space, wired and wireless Internet connection, research computers, and audio and video stations.

Medical Coverage/Insurance
Health insurance is available for purchase through the Cashier & Credit Office for fall and spring semesters.

President's Office
The president is the academic and administrative head of the college, with responsibility for the financial management of the college and final authority for decisions related to faculty tenure and college employees.

Provost's Office
Supports faculty, staff, and college operations (including Admissions, Campus Safety, Information Technology, Library, Mail Room, and Student Financial Services).

Registrar's Office
Supports past, current, and future graduate students through registration, records, and evaluation. Protects the integrity of the college through fair and consistent application of the academic rules and regulations established by the faculty, administration, state, and federal government.

South Campus Conference Center (SCCC)
The SCCC features classrooms, food service, lounge, telephone, computers, printer, and copy machine.

Student Financial Services
Administers federal, state, and institutional scholarship/grant programs, coordinates student employment opportunities, and certifies loan eligibility for students and parents.

Student Support Services
Support, advising, and advocacy for students with disabilities.

Student Union Network (SUN)
On-campus advocacy, organized social events, and other events designed to enhance academic and professional development. Membership is open to all graduate students.

Transportation & Parking
Information about parking permits and vehicle registration, parking regulation enforcement, bicycle and pedestrian access, traffic access, parking citation appeals, and shuttle services.

Writing Studio
The Writing Studio is a place to talk about writing assignments and projects. Individual conferences provide assistance with course assignments and professional writing projects.