Guide to Student Life 2002-2003
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Guide to Programs and Services
Chicano/Latino Student Affairs
The primary goal of the Chicano/Latino Student Affairs program is to ensure that Chicano/Latino
students at The Claremont Colleges have a positive and rewarding academic experience while attaining
their degrees. This goal is accomplished by offering academic and support services, which serve to complement
existing resources at each of The Claremont Colleges, and social events which foster personal
growth and cultural awareness. Services include the Tutorial Program, academic advising, cultural
programs, personal and career development sessions, and leadership development.
The staff of the Chicano/Latino Student Affairs Center includes: María Aguiar Torres, Dean of Students;
Robert W. Viteri, Associate Dean of Students; and Ernestine Mendoza, Administrative Assistant and
Tutorial Program Coordinator. Chicano/Latino Student Affairs is located at 655 N. Dartmouth Avenue,
ext. 18044.
International Place
International Place is a multicultural and international student center serving The Claremont
Colleges. Students, faculty, staff, and members of the community work together to increase international
understanding and friendship through a variety of programs and activities. Sponsored by the
International Place is located on the Claremont McKenna College campus and is open from 9:00 a.m.
until 5:00 p.m. Students are welcome to just drop by to relax over coffee or tea in our lounge or to make
appointments.
Programs for all students include weekly Thursday lunch programs on global issues, a Fall Banquet,
a Spring International Festival, study breaks, and other social and educational events. Services for
international students include Host Families, orientation programs, ongoing assistance, referrals to
community and college resources, career and immigration workshops, international student advising,
and academic support.
Contact Charlene Martin, Director and International Student Advisor, at ext. 77868, or visit the
International Place website at www.iplace.cuc.claremont.edu.
Office of Black Student Affairs (OBSA)
The Office of Black Student Affairs addresses the educational needs of students of African descent.
The office, through its cultural programs and academic services, seeks to create a supportive environment
for students that will help them attain their undergraduate and graduate degrees. OBSA also hopes
to help students develop emotional autonomy, coping skills, feelings of self-worth and independence, a
positive ethnic identity, mature relationships with peers and with the opposite sex, appropriate educational
plans, mature career paths, and a responsible lifestyle.
OBSA is committed to diversity and all of its programs and services are open to all students of The
Claremont Colleges. It sponsors numerous activities, which include the Africana Student Symposium,
Black History Month programs, leadership training, cross-cultural programs, speakers series, poetry
readings, and other programs to enhance students’ interpersonal skills.
The staff of the Office of Black Student Affairs includes: Hughes Suffren, Dean of Students; Hasan
Johnson, Assistant Dean of Students; and Pamela Larde, Coordinator of Leadership Programs.
The Office of Black Student Affairs is located at 175 E. Twelfth Street and can be reached at ext. 73669
or visit the website at www.cuc.claremont.edu/obsa.
McAlister Center for Religious Activities—
Office of the Chaplains
The Interfaith Chaplaincy of The Claremont Colleges represents, coordinates, and directs the programs
of the McAlister Center for Religious Activities.
The Office of the Chaplains offers a full schedule of regular worship services along with a wide
range of events and programs for the Jewish, Roman Catholic, Protestant, Zen Meditation, Muslim,
Latter-Day Saints, Christian Science, and other communities. There is a meditation chapel and an interfaith
library, as well as a Volunteer Service Center which links students with local community agencies.
McAlister Center is available for use by other student religious groups on the campus. The Chaplains
assist students who want to make contact with members of their community of belief and also offer counseling
for members of the campus community.
The Interfaith Chaplaincy, consisting of a Jewish Rabbi, Roman Catholic priest, and Protestant
minister, can be reached at ext. 18685.
Worship Services at McAlister Center are as follows:
Catholic Services
9:30 a.m. & 9:00 p.m. Sundays: Mass in Lounge
Jewish Services
5:30 p.m. Every Friday: Shabbat, followed by dinner every other Friday
Protestant Services
11:00 a.m. Sundays: in Lounge
Monsour Counseling Center
The Monsour Counseling Center is located at 735 N. Dartmouth Avenue, immediately south of the
Pendleton Business Office. The Center has a staff of six Ph.D. psychologists as well as graduate psychology
interns who provide therapeutic services to help students develop emotionally and cope with the
stresses of college life. A psychiatric consultant is also available. Short-term individual, couples, and
group therapy are provided confidentially. Workshops and structured groups are offered on topics such
as eating disorders, relationship issues, enhancing self-esteem, sexual abuse, relaxation, and graduate/
re-entry support. Referrals are made to mental health resources in the community when necessary.
Students with personal concerns or those simply wishing to talk with someone are welcome. With
the exception of the psychiatric consultant, there is no charge for the services of the Counseling Center.
For an appointment call ext. 18202.
Student Health Service
The Student Health Service, located at 175 E. Sixth Street, between College Avenue and College
Way, ext. 18222, is the family practice primary health care center for all students of The Claremont
Colleges. The Center is staffed by doctors, nurse practitioners, and nurses and is open Monday through
Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and on Wednesday until 7:00 p.m. The Center offers consultation, examination
and treatment, laboratory tests, x-rays, immunizations, allergy desensitization injections, and
referral to specialists for consultation as needed. Various types of contraceptives, as well as pregnancy
testing and examination and treatment for sexually transmitted diseases are available. Appointments
are free with minimal charges for prescriptions, lab work, x-rays, and supplies. There is also a charge for
walk-ins and missed appointments. Prior to being seen, an Entrance Medical History and Physical Examination
form must be completed by all new, transfer, or exchange students and kept on file at Student
Health Service. Care is available during the academic year except for winter and spring breaks. Afterhours
emergency care is available to students at San Antonio Community Hospital or Pomona Valley
Hospital Medical Center and its satellite Urgent Care Center. For more information look at our website
www.cuc.claremont.edu/shs.
Health Education Outreach
Health Education Outreach (HEO) is located at 919 Columbia Avenue in the lower level of McAlister
Center. At HEO our mission is to promote and enhance the overall health and wellness of The Claremont
Colleges community. We are committed to helping students make choices that will contribute to their
personal health and happiness and the well being of others. HEO provides educational workshops, services,
and resources that enable you to play an active role in achieving, protecting, and sustaining
health and wellness, including the following: alcohol and other drug information; tobacco education;
nutrition information and diet analysis; body composition measurement; first aid and CPR training;
sexual health information; free and anonymous HIV testing on campus; wellness counseling; referrals
to local and national information and help lines; free condoms, lubrication, and earplugs; and a library
of health and wellness books, periodicals, pamphlets, CD-ROMs, and videos. HEO advises the activities
of four student organizations at The Claremont Colleges: The Student AIDS Awareness Committee (SAAC),
The Student Health Advisory Committee (SHAC), The Claremont Colleges Creating a Sexual Assault free
Environment (CSAFE), and The Claremont Colleges Emergency Medicine Education Program (CCEMEP).
Anyone wishing to participate may contact HEO. Stop by or call HEO at ext. 73602 for an appointment,
Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or contact us at www.cuc.claremont.edu/heo/index.html.
Queer Resource Center
The Queer Resource Center is The Claremont Colleges organization providing information and
support for queer, questioning, and allied students. The QRC is located in the basement of Walker Hall at
Pomona College.
The Financial Aid Office
The Financial Aid Office, a part of the Admission Office, is located at 890 Columbia Avenue. Correspondence
is regularly circulated informing students of upcoming deadlines. Questions may be directed
to this office at any time. In addition, the office offers and coordinates scholarships, grants, loans, parttime
employment, and financial counseling. Students requiring additional assistance handling current
or future educational expenses should not hesitate to contact the Financial Aid Office. Students not
currently receiving aid are also encouraged to contact the Financial Aid Office for assistance.
Financial need for those students who apply is reviewed annually. Application may be made by
filling out a new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) before the specified date in March.
Renewal application packets are mailed to current financial aid students in early January. If a student
does not receive a renewal application packet, it is the student’s responsibility to contact the Financial
Aid Office to obtain these materials. These may also be obtained by accessing the CMC website. Choose
the “Admission” option for further selections. The Financial Aid office makes every effort to communicate
information about application deadlines and other requirements throughout the academic year.
Counseling on finances is not limited to entering students, nor limited to students with loans and/
or scholarships. Students may contact the Financial Aid Office to schedule an appointment at ext. 18356.
Drop-in appointments may also be available.
Campus Safety
Campus Safety is located at 251 E. Eleventh Street. Campus Safety personnel are on duty 24 hours
a day year round to help provide safety and security for our students, faculty, and staff. Campus Safety
may be reached by dialing ext. 72000 from any campus phone or by calling 621-8170.
Campus Safety is staffed by 22 full-time and 35 part-time employees, who are specifically trained
and responsible for a full range of public safety services including: crime reports; apprehension and
arrest of suspects; enforcement of all federal, state and local laws, as well as college policies and regulations;
responding to suspicious activity/persons calls, medical emergencies, fire emergencies, traffic
accidents, and safety hazards; parking and traffic enforcement; escort services; and a host of related
security services.
The department has crime prevention staff available to help provide the community with comprehensive
programs promoting the elimination and reduction of crime. However, it must be recognized
that ultimately each individual is responsible for his/her own safety and security. In this regard, the
following suggestions are highly recommended:
• Report all crimes and suspicious activity/persons immediately (ext. 72000). Prompt reporting
may assist in apprehension and prevention of future crimes.
• Keep your dorm/residential/office door(s) locked and don’t prop exterior doors.
• Exercise good judgement when walking alone at night.
• Request escort service when traveling alone on campus at night.
• Participate in crime prevention programs.
All students, faculty, and staff must register their cars and motorcycles with Campus Safety every
academic year. Vehicle registration is available for students at fall financial registration; everyone (including
students) can register vehicles at Campus Safety anytime. Temporary parking permits are required
for visitors and are available at the office.
Campus-wide Lost and Found is located in the Campus Safety Office.
Facilities and Campus Services
Story House, located at the south side of Collins Hall, houses the Facilities and Campus Services
Department which includes housekeeping, grounds and maintenance services and mail distribution.
Facility problems in the residence halls should be reported via the blue sheet at Story House or to a
Resident Assistant.
Lost and Found
A lost and found service is provided at Story House and at Collins Dining Hall. Items not identified
and claimed by the end of each month are turned over to Campus Safety. Students who discover anything
missing should notify their Resident Assistant and Campus Safety. Any losses which may result in
insurance claims (i.e., vehicle damages or loss) should be reported to Campus Safety for documentation.
Storage
There are no facilities on campus for summer storage of student possessions. Students must either
take all their belongings home or make arrangements for storage through a local storage facility. Boxes,
suitcases, and other items not needed during the academic year may be kept in student rooms or stored
in designated areas in each dorm. Space is limited.
Women's Organizations and Services
CMC Women's Forum
Located in the Emett Student Center on the second floor, this center offers a library including
reference and fiction books related to women’s studies. The Forum will also organize events of interest to
women.
Women's Center of The Claremont Colleges
Located on the second floor of Grove House at Pitzer College, this center houses information and
referral services and a library. It also offers occasional classes.
Scripps College Women's Resource Center
Located on the first floor of Grace Hall at Scripps College, this resource center offers a reference
library, shows videos on women’s issues, and provides a meeting place for informal gatherings and
special events.
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