The gamecock. (Columbia, S.C.) 1908-2006, September 06, 1989, Page 10, Image 10

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ASKUS is a telephone service that provides information to both the Carolina and Columbia communities on a nurrber of specific topics. To use ASKUS. please enter your "ONE-DIGIT topic number and your "THREE-DIGIT code number on a touchtone telephone. Press (1) for Community Information, press (2) for Health Information, press (3) for Career Information, press (4) for Student Services ' Information, press (5) for Student Organizations, press (6) for the Placement Office Hotline, and press (0) for the Activities Hotline. After you have entered your "ONE-DIGIT topic number, then enter your "THREE-DIGIT" code nurrber. ASKUS will only respond to a touchtone telephone. ASKUS is a service of the USC Department of Student Development. COMMUNITY INFORMATION - PRESS (1) AND YOUR "THREE-DIGIT" CODE NUMBER Code Number ALUMNI ASSOCIATION 100 What is the University of South Carolina Alumni Association? 101 What are the requirements for membership? 102 What is an "Associate" membership? 103 Does the Alumni Association raise money for the University? 104 If I give to the Educational Foundation, am I automatically a member of the Alumni Association? 105 Does the University appropriate funds for alumni operations? 106 Is the Gamecock Club associated with the Alumni Association? 107 What kinds of programs and activities does the Alumni Association sponsor? 108 What is the USC Alumni Scholarship Program? 109 What is the new Alumni Legacy Scholarship? CONTINUING EDUCATION 110 Can high school students take USC Independent Learning courses? 111 What courses ara offered to help non-native speakers of English to inprove their language skills? 112 What are Community Courses? 113 Can high school students take USC credit courses? 114 Can I take University coursework in the evening? 115 How can USC students take academic Independent Learning courses? 116 Can I take Independent Learning work for teacher recertification or self-improvement? 117 Can I take courses for credit by television or radio? 118 Can teachers use television for certificate renewal purposes? 119 How do I sign up to take a course by television? 120 How can I find out about teleconferences? CULTURAL EVENTS AT USC 121 What is the Longstreet Theater presenting during the '89 -'90 Mainstage Season? 122 What concerts are scheduled by USC's Music Department? 123 How can I get a season membership for the USC Cultural Series? 124 What is Carolina Concerts? 125 How much are tickets to the Carolina Concerts Series? 126 Where can I obtain a Carolina Concerts Brochure and ticket order form? 127 What is the Koger Center presenting during the 1989 Fall Semester? HISTORIC COLUMBIA 128 What is the history of Columbia? 129 What is the history of Richland County? 130 What is the history of the University of South Carolina? 131 Mann-Simons Cottage Museum of AfricanAmerican Culture. ADULT STUDENT SERVICES 132 What is the Office of Adult Student Services and who is eligble to take courses? 133 Is it true that there are credit courses offered on Saturdays? MUSEUMS 134 What is the McKissick Museum? 135 What is the Columbia Museum of Art? iut> wnai is ine soutn Carolina oomeoeraie Menc Room and Museum? 137 What is the Movietone Collection and where can I view it? 138 What is the South Carolina State Museum? PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICE CENTER 139 What is the psychological Services Center and where is it located? 140 Hew do I get an appointment? 141 Who uses the Center? 142 What types of services are offered? 143 Who are the therapists? 144 Are my records confidential? 145 What happens when I visit the Center? RICHLAND COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARIES \ 146 How can I obtain a library card? 147 Main Lbrary 148 Cooper Branch 149 Devine Street Branch 150 Eastover Branch . 151 Landmark Square Branch 152 North way Plaza Branch 153 St. Andrews Branch 154 Bookmobile Schedule . 155 Northeast Branch c SIGHTS TO SEE AND THINGS TO DO IN COLUM- i BIA ; 131 Mann-Simons Cottage Museum of AfricanAmerican Culture 156 What is there to see and do in Colurrfcia? 157 Hampton-Preston Mansion 158 Linrick Regional Park 159 Robert MiHs Historic House and Park 160 Richland County Community Centers 161 Richland County Tennis Facilities 162 Riverbanks Zoo 163 Sesquicentennial State Park 164 South Carolina Archives 165 The South Carolina Governor's Mansion 166 The South Carolina State House 167 South Carolina Supreme Court Building t 2 168 The South Caroliniana Lforary 169 Trinity Cathedral y 170 The Town Theater 1 171 The University of South Carolina 1 172 Woodrow Wilson Boyhood Home 1 use SPEECH AND HEARING CUMC 173 What is the USC Speech and Hearing Clinic and 2 what services does the clinic provide? 2 VOTER INFORMATION \ 174 How do I qualify to vote? 2 175 Where, when, and how can I register? 176 What are the voting procedures? 2 177 When you get to your precinct poll... 178 How can I register and vote as an absentee? c WELCOME TO COLUMBIA ^ 179 South Carolina general information 2 180 What are a few facts about Columbia 181 Application for telephone service 182 Application for South Carolina Electric and Gas 2 Service 2 183 How do I get a South Carolina Driver's License? 2 184 How can I register my car? 2 185 What city bus lines serve the downtown-USC 2 area? 2 186 Bus service * 187 Taxicabs 2 HEALTH INFORMATION - PRESS (2) AND YOUR p "THREE-DIGIT" CODE NUMBER 7 code ; Number ALCOHOL 2 100 Alcohol: The #1 Drug 101 Alcohol abuse ~ Boozing y 102 How do know ? you or someone close to you has drinking problem? What are some of the "warning | signs"? 103 How do you deal with a problem drinker? 2 104 Responsble Drinking ? ARTHRITIS p 105 About gout ? 106 Rheumatoid Arthritis 107 Man's oldest chronic disease - arthritis 108 Arthritis and Rheumatism BIRTH CONTROL h 109 The Pill 1 110 Questions and Answers About the Pill 111 More questions and Answers about the PHI 112 Condom 2 113 Diaphragm 2 114 The Sponge 2 115 Morning after pill 2 116 Vasectomy 2 117 Female Sterilization 2 118 Abortion 2 119 Tubal Ligation 2 120 An Unwanted Pregnancy 2 CANCER 2 121 What is cancer? 2 122 How to Protect Yourself Against Cancer 2 123 Breast Cancer 2 124 Testicular Cancer 2 125 Colon Cancer 2 126 Luna Cancer 127 Uterine Cancer 2 128 Cancer of the Skin 2 129 What is Leukemia? p 130 Hodgkin's Disease 1' 131 Seven Warning Signs of Cancer CHILDREN 1 132 Asthma In Children 2 133 Brothers and sisters getting along 2 134 Children's Lung Disease 2 135 Children's Vision 2 136 Cleft Lip and Palate 137 Cystic Ftoros'is 2 138 four child's eating habits 2 139 Preparing your child for a hospital stay 140 What immunizations does my child need? 2 141 Meningitis 142 Keep poisons from children I 143 When your child asks about sex ASKUS" 144 Tonsils and Adenoid Surgery 145 Whooping Cough CHILD BIRTH 146 Midwifery 147 Prepared Child Birth 148 Cesarian Section 149 Delivery with Anesthesia 150 Child Birth Education 151 Caring for yourself after a baby arrives 152 Feelings after childbirth 153 Breastfeeding your baby CHRONIC PROBLEMS 136 Cleft Lip and Palate 154 Acute Myocardial Infarction 155 Angina Pectoris 156 Colitis 157 Diabetes 156 Epilepsy: Facts and Myths 159 Foot care for diabetics and others 160 Gall Stones 161 Heart Disease 162 High Blood Pressure and Kidneys 163 Do you know about your kidneys? 164 Kidney Stones 165 Multiple Sclerosis 166 Seizure 167 Stroke 168 Tuberculosis: The facts :OMMON "AILMENTS'" 169 Acne 170 Care of treated warts 171 Common Cold 172 Constipation 173 Diarrhea 174 Dry Skin 175 Dysmenorrhea (Menstrual cramps) 176 The flu 177 Headaches 176 Infectious Hepatitis 179 Insomnia 160 Facts about Mono 161 Peptic Ulcers 182 Scabies 183 Strep Throat 184 Syncope 185 Tick Fever CONSUMER CONCERNS 140 What immunizations does my child need? 142 Keep poisons from children! 186 Prevention of Accidents 187 What is a carcinogen? 188 Choosing a M.D. 189 Confidentiality of medical records 190 I've been rapedl What now? 191 Date and Acquaintance Rape 192 After retirement- what next? 193 Medicare/Medicaid 194 When Medicare is not enough 195 Brief facts on health insurance 196 Detailed information about medical insurance 197 Glossary of health care personnel 3RUGS 198 Crack 199 Cocaine >00 Drugs: Precaution to taking them >01 Re-using prescription drugs >02 What about generic drugs? >03 Barbiturates, Quaaludes, Amphetamines >04 Marijuana >05 Drug information for travelers outside the U.S. ESPECIALLY FOR THE ELDERLY 105 About Gout 106 Rheumatoid Arthritis 107 Man's oldest chronic disease - arthritis 108 Arthritis and Rheumatism 103 MoriirarA/MoriinaiH 194 When Medicare is not enough 195 Brief facts on health insurance >06 Is your operation necessary? >07 After retirement - what next? EYES AND EARS 135 Children's Vision >08 Cataracts >09 Conjunctivitis (pink eye) >10 Contact Lenses >11 Basic Facts about Contact Lenses >12 Eye Injury ^ >13 Common Causes of Blindness >14 Hearing Loss from Noise >15 Hearing Loss to Hearing Aid >16 Otroecierosis >17 Presbyopia (Do you need reading glasses?) >16 Virus Blindness SENERAL FIRST AID 86 Prevention of Accidents >19 Burns >20 Heat Strokes. Exhaustion >21 Insect Bites: Avoid them >22 Poison Ivy: Precautions and Symptoms 23 Ticks and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever SENERAL HEALTH 41 Meningitis 68 Tuberculosis: The facts 72 Constipation 73 Diarrhea 97 Glossary of health care personnel !20 Heat Stroke, Exhaustion >24 Cystitis and Endometriosis >25 Hay Fever !26 Hematuria (blood in urine) >27 Hypoglycemia >28 Kidney and urinary tract infections >29 Lice aren't nice >30 Noise affects your health >31 Sense in the sun - suntanning >32 Sex and the single ostomy >33 Shingles >34 Six common questions about sex >35 Talking About Masturbation >36 Sore throat >37 Stop Tooth Decay 38 What is a "T B" skin test? 39 How to stay healthy when traveling :40 Turista (traveler's diarrhea) 41 What's the idea behind wellness? OUR HEART AND BLOOD 54 Acute Myocardial Infarction 55 Angina Pectoris 61 Heart Disease 62 High Blood Pressure and Kidneys 67 Stroke 42 Blood Tests 43 Blood Types and Transfusions 44 Electocardiogram 45 Hypertension 46 Questions and Answers about Hypertension 47 The RH Factor 48 Sickle Cell Anemia SOING TO THE HOSPITAL SEE ALSO: SURGERY) ^ 39 Preparing your child for a hospital stay? 06 Is your operation necessary? 42 Blood Tests 49 Preparation for an operation 50 Anesthetics 51 X-Rays: What are they? 52 The Intensive Care Unit 53 Physical Therapy 54 Why a "D" and "C"? 55 Role of the R.N., L.P.N., and Nurse's Aide 56 After surgery... 57 Home care for the bedridden patient SPECIALLY FOR MEN 16 Vasectomy 58 Male urinary tract infections 59 Impotency OUR MENTAL HEALTH 33 Brothers and sisters getting along 43 When your child asks about sex 60 Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia fcl rosiuve UlUlMliy luwaiu noniwoo 62 Can I teach myself to relax? 63 The single parent family 64 Coping with stress 65 Schizophrenia 66 Upset emotionally? IUTRITION AND EXERCISE 38 Your child's eating habits 60 Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia 67 The ABC's of sensble eating 68 Breakfast... why it is important 69 What's a carcinogen? 70 Cholesterol In your diet 71 Fber in your diet 72 Diabetic Diets 73 Why exercise? 74 Start yourself on an exercise program 75 Food Additives 76 Food starrps and good nutrition 77 Getting into shape for snow skiing 78 Are you a junk food junkie? 79 Low Salt Diets 80 The meat-less or less meat diet 81 Snacks 82 Trace minerals and your diet 83 Vegetarian Diets 84 The Magic Formula for Weight Loss 85 The Math of Weight Control REGNANCY 46 Midwifery 47 Prepared Child Birth 20 An Unwanted Pregnancy 86 Infertility 87 Artificial Insemination 88 Birth Defect prevention 89 Miscarriage 90 Smoking and Pregnancy 91 No-Risk Pregnancy Diet 92 Nutrition in Pregnancy 93 Exercise for a healthy pregnancy 94 Varicose Veins 95 Bonding: Mother-infant Attachment IESP1RATORY 7 Cystic Fbrosis rELEPHONE I 145 Whooping Cough 296 Acute Bronchitis 297 Dust Diseases 296 Pneumonia SMOKING AND YOUR LUNGS 299 Air pollution: The facts 300 Asthma 301 Emphysema 302 Non-smokers have rights too 303 Effects of cigarette smoke on non-smokers 304 Why should you stop? 305 Stop smoking 306 Methods of quitting 307 Gimmicks to help stop 306 How to stay quit SURGERY 257 Home care for the bedridden patient 309 Appendicitis 310 Colostomy 311 Hiatal Hernia 312 Umbilical Hernia 313 Inguinal Hernia 314 Incisional Hernia 315 Hemorrhoidectomy J IU nyaiorw^iuuiy 317 Ovary removal 318 Surgery on your gall bladder 319 Surgery for a slipped disc 320 Thyroid gland surgery 321 Varicose Vein Ligation SEXUALLY TRANSMTTED DISEASE 322 Gonorrhea - Male 323 Gonorrhea - Female 324 Chlamydia 325 Herpes Virus 326 Herpes Management 327 Syphilis 328 Venereal Warts 329 A.I.D.S. ? Reducing the Risk 330 A.I.D.S. ? Symptoms and Diagnosis 331 HIV Antbody Test for A.I.D.S. ESPECIALLY FOR WOMEN 190 I've been rapedl What now? 191 Date and Acquaintance Rape 332 Breast Self-Examination 333 How. when, and where is a pap te6t done? 334 Vaginal Infections 335 Female urinary tract infections 336 Pre-Menstrual Syndrome CAREER INFORMATION -- PRESS (3) AND YOUR "THREE-DIGIT" CODE NUMBER Code Number 100 Accounting 101 Advertising/ Public Relations 102 Afro-American Studies 103 Anthropology 104 Art History 105 Art Studio 106 Biology 107 Broadcasting 108 Chemical Engineering 109 Chemistry 110 Civil Engineering 111 Classical Studies 112 Computer Science 113 Criminal Justice 114 Early Childhood Education 115 Economics 116 Electrical Engineering 117 Elementary Education 118 English 119 Finance 120 Fine Arts 121 Foreign Language 122 General Studies/Interdisciplinary Studies 123 Geography 124 Geology 125 Health Education 126 History 127 Insurance and Economic Security 128 Interdisciplinary Studies 129 International Studies 130 Journalism - General 131 Latin American Studies 132 Management 133 Management Science 134 Marine Science 135 Marketing 136 Mathematics 137 Mechanical Engineering 138 Media Arts 139 Medical Technology 140 Music 141 Music Education 142 News-Editorial 143 Nursing 144 Office Administration 145 Pharmacy 146 Philosophy 147 Physical Education 148 Physics 149 Political Science 150 Psychology 151 Religious Studies 152 Secondary Education 153 Sociology 154 Theatre and Speech STUDENT SERVICES -- PRESS (4) AND YOUR "THREE-DIGIT" CODE NUMBER Code Number ACADEMIC SKILLS 100 What is offered in the Academic Skills Program? 101 Where is the Academic Skills Program located? IrtO U/vir nan I finH a tirtAr (as a eAAAtfiA enhi<v4? Iuc nun mii i iniv n kvivi iwi a guujwk . 103 Is there a speed reading course available? 104 Is there a test that will evaluate my reading and study skills? 105 Is there a special course that will help me become a better reader? 106 How can I learn to study? 107 How can I prepare for the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)? ADMISSIONS 106 What are the admission deadlines? 109 What kind of credentials must I submit? 110 I am transferring to USC; which of my credits will transfer? 111 I attended USC last year, but I'm not in school new; how do I get back in? 112 I attended classes for a while and withdrew; do I need to reapply? 113 What is the procedure for Freshmen admission? 114 What is the procedure for transfer admission? 115 What is the procedure for taking a non-credit course? 116 What is the procedure for changing campuses? 117 What is the procedure for changing majors? 118 I want to take a summer course at another college and have the credits transferred back to USC. What do I need to do? 119 I have been suspended by USC. Can I take courses at another college to improve my grade? ALCOHOL ABUSE 120 What is the USC Office of Alcohol and Drug Programs? 121 How do you know if you or someone close to you has a drinking problem? What are some of the "warning signs"? 122 How can I deal with someone who drinks too much? 123 What is BACCHUS/GAMMA? 124 What is the University's policy on alcohol used by students? 125 What are the guidelines for Registering Events where Beer or Wine is Served, Consumed, or Present? 126 What is the USC Alcohol & Drug Education Program? 127 Do you use Alcohol? How to reduce your risks? 128 What is -STRAIGHT TALK"? 129 Adult children of alcoholics ATHLETICS 130 Where are tickets distributed? 131 How can a student get a ticket? 132 How can a student get a ticket for a non-student guest? 133 When are the dates and times for football ticket pickup? 134 What is the varsity football schedule? 135 When are the men's varsity soccer games? BELL CAMP 136 What is Bell Camp and where is It located? 137 Who can reserve Bell Camp facilities? 138 What is available at Bell Camp? 139 Can I bring a guest to Bell Camp? 140 What are the drinking regulations? UNIVERSITY BOOKSTORE 141 May I cash a check at the University Bookstore? 142 When and where may I obtain a cap and gown and invitations for graduation? 143 What is the policy regarding refunds for textbooks? 144 What can be done about thefts of textbooks? 145 What are the advantages of buying used books instead of new ones? 146 When does the University Bookstore buy used books from students? 147 What are the operating hours of the University Bookstore? 148 Who owns and operates the University Bookstore? 148 wrier? ana wnen may I purcnasa a uo^ aiass ring? NFORMATION 150 May I change purchases of textbooks and school supplies at the University Bookstore? 151 Wh^t activities are offered in the Gameroom? 152 Are engraving services available? 1 153 Are there photo developing services on campus? CAREER PLANNING I 154 What is available to Alumni in the area of Career Planning Services? 155 Where can I find occupational information? 156 How do I write a resume? 157 Where can I get information about graduate 1 schools? 158 How can I take a career test? 159 How do I prepare for a job interview? 160 How do I go about looking for a job? CHECK CASHING 161 Where can I cask a check on campus? COMPUTER SERVICES 162 What do I have to do to use the USC Mainframe Computer System? 163 What consulting services are available from the Computer Services Division? 164 What training is available at the Computer Services Division? 165 Where can I get information about the purchasing of microcomputers at the Computer Services Division? COUNSELING SERVICES 166 What kinds of services are offered through the 1 Personal Development Center? 167 How can I get confidential assistance with a personal problem? 168 Who can use the Personal Development Center? DAY CARE 169 What kind of day care is available on campus? 170 Who is eligible? DINING SERVICES 171 Where are the dining services located? ~ 172 What meal plans are provided? 173 What are cash cards? 174 Where can board plans/or cash cards be purchased? 175 What do I do if my cash card is lost? 176 How can I find out what the cafeterias are serving for lunch and dinner? 177 What type of catering services are offered and whom do I contact? 178 What are the hours of operation of the dining services units? DISABILITY SERVICES 179 Are there resources available on campus to assist students with disabilities? 180 How accessble is the USC-Columbia campus? I 181 Are counseling services available for students > who are disabled? 182 Who qualifies to be eligible for handicap parking: I and how do qualified students acquire a sticker? < 183 Is transportation available on campus for stu- > dents with disabilities? j 184 Is assistance available during registration for stu- < dents with disabilities? i 185 What procedure should I follow to request facility < or academic adaptations in a class? ? 186 What procedure should I follow to make ' academic adaptations for a student with a disability in ? my class? ? 187 Does USC provide alternative testing methods < for students with disabilities? < 188 Does USC provide interpreter services for stu- c dents who are deaf? ? 189 Does USC provide attendant care and/or other I assistant ? services? 3 190 What is the USC transitional Living Center (for- J merly the Woodrow Program)? 5 191 What services are available for students with < visual impairments? 192 What services are available for students with a ' learning disability? 193 What is the Learning Resource Center? 2 194 What services are available for students with dis- abilities in the area of career planning and place- ( ment? 2 195 Are Vocational Rehabilitation services available 3 to students with disabilities while attending USC? 196 Whal is the University Affiliated Facilities: and 2 how do they help students with disabilities? 197 Is ihere a organization of students with disabili- 2 ties on campus? 3 198 How can I become a volunteer to assist students withdis abilities? 2 * * DISCIPLINE ? 199 Where can I get advice on how to respond to a 3 discipline system? 1 200 Who do I ask if I have questions about the discipline system? I 201 Where can I get a copy of the Student Code of 3 Conduct? 3 202 What do I do if I get arrested by the police? ti 203 How can I get involved in the Student Judicial 3 Board System? C 3 FINANCIAL AID i 204 What types of financial aid are available at USC? 3 205 How long does it take to find out if I'll be eligible fl for financial aid? 3 206 What are the deadlines for applying? C 207 How much does it cost to go to school for the 3 year? 3 206 How do I apply for a scholarship? $ 209 Are graduate students eligible for financial aid? 210 Why must I complete a financial statement? I 211 Can I get a Pell Grant in the summer? 3 212 What types of jobs are available in the work- 3 study program? 3 213 How can I get a work-study job? h 214 How much do work-study jobs pay? 3 215 When do work-study students get paid? e 216 If I withdraw from school, will It affect my financial 3 aid eligibility? r 'iM n i arop a course or courses, win n ansa my n- ; nancial aid eligibility? f 218 How does my GPR affect my financial aid sta- J tus? r 219 How can I prepay my fees if i can getting finan ' ciai aid eligibility? 220 How often must I apply for financial aid awards? f 221 How will I receive my financial aid awards? 3 222 Does USC have emergency short-term loans C available? 3 223 How can I obtain detailed information concerning t my student loans such as "PetKins Loan," "Health C Professional Loan." or "Nursing Loan"? 3 224 How can I find out more about the special loan q program 3 for those who want to be teachers in South Carolina? r 3 FRESHMAN c 225 What special services are available to freshman 3 students? ti 226 What is the Peer Advising Program? r 3 HEALTH CENTER c 227 The USC Health Center tl 228 USC Student Insurance 3 3 INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SERVICES 3 229 How can an international student be admitted to 3 USC? <J 230 What is the Columbia Council for Internationals? 3 231 Are there any special internationally focused stu- < dent organizations I could join? 232 What programming is available for international \ visitors? , 233 What educational opportunities are available, es- \ pecially for the non-student spouses of international J students? , wnai are iri? leyoi nnjuimwns iui luitnyu ?iudents? ( 235 What opportunities are available for foreign students to speak to groups? 236 What English language services are available for non-native speakers of English? STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS 237 What study broad advisory services exist at use? 238 What international exchange programs does use participate in? LEADERSHIP 239 What is the Leadership Training Program? 240 What Activities and Resources are available for 8 more f Established leaders? 241 What Leadership programs are offered for new c leaders? 242 What is the Leadership Training Network? LEGAL AID 5 243 What kind of legal aid Is available in the 3 Columbia area? < LIBRARIES S 244 When are the libraries open? p 245 Is there an Education Lbrary at USC? 3 246 Is there a Science Lbrary at USC? t 247 Is there a Music Library at USC? 248 Where is the Reserve Book Collection? 3 249 Does the lbrary have children's books? 250 does tne lorary have a mare book uoiieciion r 251 Can research studies be reserved in the library? c 252 Are copy machines available in the library? 253 How do I check books out? 254 Is there an Interlibrary Loan Service at the II- 3 brary? 255 Can on-line subject searches be done at the li- r brary? ; 256 Why Is there security on the library exit? 257 Does the Ibrary have overdue fines? 258 Does the Ibrary have an overnight book drop? r SYSTEM 259 What does the library have for the impaired? 260 How do I register a complaint about the libraries? 261 Is there a Mathematics Library at USC? 262 What if I am robbed or harassed by another uses? MINORITY STUDENT AFFAIRS 263 What services are provided by the Office of Minority Student Affairs? 264 Where is the Office of Minority Student Affairs located? 265 What is M.A.P.? OFF CAMPUS STUDENT SERVICES 266 What services are provided by the Off Campus Student Services Office? co< octii mis v-nine ctohibi lis in lULaimy nuusiriy in the Columbia area? 268 Where are the best places to live in Columbia? 269 Do I need an appointment to use this office? 270 Is there an Off Campus Student Organization? 271 How can I find out about leases and Landlord/ Tenant Rights and Responsibilities? 272 What is the Carolina Connection? 273 What i6 a Columbia Area Resident Assistant? OPEN DOOR HEALTH ENRICHMENT 274 What is Open Door? 275 What is an Open Door Peer Educator? ORIENTATION 276 How can I obtain more orientation to the University? 277 What programs are provided by the Student Orentation Office? 278 How do I become a Student Orientation Assistant? 279 Transfer Students PARKING AND VEHICLE REGISTRATION 280 Where is the Parking and Vehicle Registration Division and when is it open? 281 Am I required to register my car with the University? 282 Where can I buy a perking decal? 283 I am an evening student and will be on campus after 4.00 p.m. Do I need a decal? 284 My car is registered but is being repaired. Do I need a decal for a substitute vehicle? 285 I am a visitor to USC. Do I need a decal? 286 I am a handicapped student. What arrangements can I make for special parking? 287 Can I park in the faculty/staff lots with a student tecal? 288 When school is not in session, can students park in faculty/staff lots? 289 Where do I appeal parking tickets? 290 How do I get reserved parking in the garages? 291 How do I find out about carpooling? 292 My car was wrecked in an accident a id the jumper was eplaced. What should I do about a new decal? PLACEMENT 293 When do I register with the Placement Office? 294 What services are available through the Placement Office? 295 What sendees does the Placement Office offer graduate nuaemsr >96 What employer information is available in the >lacement Office? >97 I am a graduating senior. How can I find out ibout wvcampus job interviews? >96 What type of job opportunities are available graluating seniors? RECORDS AND REGISTRATION >99 How do I know if I am eligible to register? 100 What is OSCAR? 101 How do I get a Registration Appointment Notice? 102 What do I need to know about military jnrollment? 103 Where do I get a master schedule of classes? >04 How do I make a schedule change? >05 Where can I get a copy of my class schedule? 106 What is the pass/fail option? >07 How do I get a grade changed or receive a final jrade for an incomplete? 108 Can I repeat a course? 109 How do I change my major or school? 110 How do I request a transcript? 111 What are honor lists? 112 How do I graduate with honors? 113 How do I compute my GPA? 114 How do I replace a lost ID card? 115 What do I need to graduate? 116 What are tuition and fee costs? WT What is the academic calendar for the fall 1989 lemester? 118 What is the academic calendar for the spring 990 semester? lEUGIOUS ACTIVITIES 119 Are there chaplains on campus? 120 What is available through the Presbyterian Cener (Westminster Fellowship)? 121 What is available through the Catholic-Religious Center? 122 What is available through the Baptist Student Un:>n? 123 What is available through the Lutheran, an Unled Methodist Campus Ministries? 124 What is available from the Episcopal Church on lamp us? 125 What are the Navigators? 126 What is available through HILLEL. the Jewish Jtudent organization? RESERVATIONS AND FACILITIES 127 Who can use the Russell House facilities? 128 How much does it cost for a meeting room? 129 Where can I reserve a room in the Russell louse or patio? 130 Where can I reserve the Pickens Street Bridge ind Booker T. Washington? 131 What does it cost to rent the Russell House Ball Willi 132 Can students have a party in the ballroom and urnish their own drinks and set-ups? 133 How many chairs and tables will the various neeting rooms and ballroom hold? 134 Where can I reserve academic classroom space? IESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS 135 What are the requirements for establishing resilency for fee and tuition purpose? 136 What are some of the things which reflect an inent to establish a permanent home in South Carolina? 137 Are there any exceptions to the 12 month retirements? 138 Does marriage to a South Carolina resident autonatically entitle a non-resident to pay in-state fees? 139 What is the procedure for applying for resident lassification? 140 If my application for resident classification is lisapproved by the Residency Officer, is there any ecourse? 141 What is the penalty for willful misrepresentation if facts in an attempt to gain resident dassificabn? 42 How may I contact the Residence Officer? 143 What doe6 the term "independent person" mean? 144 What does the term "dependent person" mean? 145 How is the resident status of a dependent person letermined if his/her parents are divorced? 146 Are aliens eligble to pay in-state fees? SHUTTLE BUS 147 Who may use the Carolina Shuttle Bus System? ?48 Which areas do the blue coded shuttle service? 149 Which areas do the red coded shuttle service? ~ 150 Which areas do the yellow coded shuttle ervice? 151 Which areas do the green coded shuttle service? CAMPUS RECREATION 152 What sport clubs are available and how do I get nvolved? 153 What is the Intramural Sports Program and how :an I get involved? 154 What intramural team sports are available? 155 What intramural individual sports are available? 156 What special events are available? 157 When are the entry deadlines for fall and spring lemesters? 158 What is Rec-Check? 159 What are the opportunities for student employnent in the Office of Campus Recreation? 160 What are the components of the fitness program ind how much does It cost? 'HYSICAL EDUCATIONAL CENTER 161 Who can use the P.E. Center and what is the :ost? 162 How can I rent a locker at the P.E. Center? 163 When is the P.E. Center open? 164 How can reserve a court? 165 What instructional clinics are available? STUDENT EMPLOYMENT CENTER 166 What services are offered by the Student Emiloyment Center? 167 What are the benefits of participating in Cooperate Education, Internships, Part-Time or Summer obs? 168 Do I have to qualify for financial aid to use the Student Enployment Center? 169 Are part-time and summer jobs ottered on and off :ampus? 170 What is the procedure for registering with the Student Employment Center? 171 What is the Cooperative Education Program? 172 Who is eligible to participate in the Co-op Progam? 173 How can the Co-op Program help me know that I rave chosen the right major? 174 How can the Cooperative Education Program rtake me more valuable to potential employers when I graduate? 375 Where can I get details about the Co-op Program? 376 What benefits will I get if I work in an Internship? 377 Where can I get details about the Internship Program? STUDENT GOVERNMENT 378 When does the Student Senate meet? 379 What are the University committees and how does one go about serving on one of these committees? 380 What is the procedure for running for a Student Government Office? STUDENT MEDIA 381 What is Student Media? 382 How do I get involved with Student Media? 383 What is "The Gamecock"? 384 How often does the paper come out and where can I get a copy? 385 How can I place an ad in "The Gamecock"? 386 How can I complain about something in the newspaper? 387 Who selects the editors of "The Gamecock". "Garnet and Black", and "Portfolio", and the station manager for WUSC-FM? 388 What is the "Garnet and Black"? 389 Hew do I find out about working for the "Garnet and Black"? 390 When does the "Garnet and Black" come out and how much does it cost? 391 What is "Portfolio"? 392 How can I find out about "Portfolio"? 393 What is WUSC-FM and how do I get involved? 394 How can I get to be an advertising sale6 person and how much does it pay? 395 How is the Student Media funded? STUDENT LIFE 396 What are sororities and fraternities? 397 How do I find out about joining a sorority? 398 How do I find out about pledging a fraternity? 399 How can I start a student organization? 400 How can I reserve University facilities? 401 What are the procedures for an organization to raise funds? 402 How can a student organization get funded? 403 What is a spouse identification card and how can i obtain one? 404 I want people to know about my club. How do I do this? 405 How do I register my organization's on-carrpus parties? 406 What is the University Alcohol Policy and how can I find out about the University Alcohol Policy? 407 How can I join the Homecoming Commission? 408 How can I become a part of Carolina Care6? 409 My club needs help, where can I go? 410 How can I get my organization's events on the "What's Happening" Calendar? CAROLINA PROGRAM UNION 411 What is the Carolina Program Union and what is its purpose in the Carolina Community? 412 Where are the offices of the Carolina Program Union and how can I get involved in one of the Committees? 413 How can I find out about what events are being sponsored by each of the eight committees of the Carolina Program Union? 414 Can I exhibit my artwork in the Russell House lobby and what are the upcoming exhibitions? 415 Where can I find out about upcoming movies in the Russell House and what time do they start? 416 How can I be involved in selecting entertainers such as concerts, comedians, and lecturers to be presented at USC? 417 What kind of cultural events will the CPU Cultural Series be bringing to Columbia this year and how can I become a season member? 418 Do I have to buy tickets for all of CPU's events, are there special rates for students and is the public welcome? 419 What are the committees of the Carolina Program Union? 420 How can I find a ride home? TECHNICAL SERVICES 421 What should I know about Technical Services? 422 How much does rental of a sound system co6t? 423 How can Technical Services help my organization have a dance or party? 424 What purpose doe6 the Music Lounge serve? TESTING SERVICES 425 Where can I get information about tests that I need to take? 426 What kinds of tests are available through the testing services? 427 I took the Advanced Placement (AR) Test in high school, but the credit was not added to my record. How can I make sure that credits are shown on my student record? 428 Does USC accept CLEP? 429 Does USC accept AP (Advanced Plaoement)? 430 What is the MAT and when/where can I take it? UMVERSITY 101 431 WNat is the University 101 courses for freshmen? 432 How can I enroll in the University 101 course? UMVERSITY FEE 433 What is covered by the University Fee? 434 What is the Student Activity Fund? 435 Who is eligible to receive student activity funds? 436 How do I apply for student activity funding for my organization? 437 Who allocates and approves student activity funding decisions? 438 How long does the process of obtaining student activity funding require? UMVERSITY HOUSING SERVICES 439 When do residence halls open and close? 440 What are rental rates for rooms in residence halls? 441 What are family housing rates? 442 How can I apply for housing? 443 Where do I pay my bill? 444 Where do I get my mail or pick up my po6t office box assignment? 445 Where do I pick up my keys? 446 If I dont like my assignment, can I move to another room? 447 Can I list an off-campus roommate? 448 Will I be able to stay on campus during "break periods"? 449 Car? I be released from my housing contract? 450 If I withdraw from school, am I eligible for a refund? 451 What are my chances of getting on campus? 452 What can I do if my roommate an I do not get along? 453 My floor Is too noisy to study, what should I do? 454 How can I get something done about my complaint? 455 Where do I go with residence hall or other problems? 456 What do I do in case of an emergency? 457 How do I get involved in the programs in the residence halls? 458 What is available for academically oriented students? 459 What are my options if I do not get an oncampus housing agreement? university housing services conference center 460 Who can use University Services Conference Center? 461 Can we have a party and serve food and drinks? 462 How many people will the various meeting rooms accommodate? 463 Whom do I call to reserve or for further information? 464 Is the University Housing Services Conference Center available for youth camps, sports groups, and adult groups during the summer? veterans information 465 What is the function of the Office of Veteran Student Affairs and where is it located? 466 What are the monthly educational allowances for VA benefits, and how many credit hours must I take each semester to qualify for the monthly rates? 467 Is there a way to have a check waiting at registration? 468 May a veteran receive college credit for military schools on courses taken while in the service? 469 As a continuing student, how may I keep my VA checks coming regularly as long as I am enrolled at least half time at USC? 470 Are VA or other Educational Assistance Programs available for menrbers of the National Guard or Selected Reserves? 471 If l am considering enlisting in the United States Armed Forces, is there a Gl Bill available for me? academic support and assistance program (asap) 472 What is the Academic Support and Assistance Program (ASAP)? 473 Where can I get help if I am failing one of my courses? 474 What is the National Student Exchange Program? withdrawals 475 I need to withdraw from the University. Where do i go iu uu u ii? r 476 If I withdraw, will i get a refund of any of the tuition and fees, or housing money I have already made? 477 I have to withdraw from school. What grades will I get for the semester? 478 If I withdraw from school for the rest of the semester, can I still come back next semester? 479 If I withdraw from school will I have to pay back any of the financial aid I am receiving? WOMEN STUDENTS' SERVICES 480 What services and programs are provided by the Office of Women Students' Services? 481 How can I get involved with Women Students' Services? 482 What is the difference between Women Students' Services and Women's Studies?