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Academic Computing

Academic Skills Center

Alumni Association

Associated Students of

Athletics

Aztec Shops, Ltd.
(Campus Store, Food Services, Copy Services)

The June Burnett Institute for Children, Youth, and Families

California State University Program for Education and Research in Biotechnology (CSUPERB)

Childrens Centers

Communications Clinic for Speech

Developmental Writing Program

General Mathematics Studies

Instructional Technology Services

Office of the Executive Director

Library and Information Access
Administration

Living/Learning Center (LLC)

Navy Officer Programs and Scholarships

Parking and Transportation

San Diego State University Foundation

San Diego State University Press

Travel Study Program

University Seminar (General Studies 250, Experimental Course)

Academic ComputingTop of Page

The SDSU computing environment provides access to scores of software products including World Wide Web browsers, programming languages, word-processing, spreadsheets, presentation packages, relational databases, statistical software, and large databases such as Compustat. The University provides access to a Sun SPARC Server (running SOLARIS) and a CRAY C98/8128 Supercomputer. Both the Sun SPARC Server and the CRAY C98/8128 computers are available to the university community via the campus Internet which also links students to specialty computing centers located at other California State Universities.

The University has over 1,500 microcomputers as well as a significant number of X-Terminals located in 53 departmental/college computer laboratories. There are also three large computer labs open to all students; all machines in those labs are connected to the Internet. The open computer labs are (1) the Student Services Computer Lab located in Student Services 2659 which has both PCs and Macintoshes and laser printing; (2) the Social Science Research Lab located in PSFA 140 has both PCs and Macintoshes; and (3) the X-Terminal Lab in Library Addition.

Student computing and e-mail accounts are available through a student account system. This system allows enrolled SDSU students to create their own accounts via the Internet from computer or terminal on campus or via a modem from off campus.

A World Wide Web home page is available at http://www.sdsu.edu/.

Academic Skills Center Top of Page

(See General Mathematics Studies and Developmental Writing Program in this section of the catalog.)

Alumni AssociationTop of Page

The SDSU Alumni Association is a non-profit educational and membership organization dedicated to connecting SDSU alumni to the University and each other. Membership in the San Diego State University Alumni Association is open to those individuals who have an abiding interest in and commitment to the growth and future of SDSU and the community it serves.

The Alumni Association is a dynamic, exciting organization whose purpose is to promote the welfare of the University. It offers a number of programs and services designed to meet the variety of needs and interests of its alumni, including library privileges, reduced admission to many cultural activities, discounts on purchases at the Aztec Store and More, access to SDSU's Career Services for a nominal fee, and a subscription to SDSU Magazine, the Alumni Association publication for alumni and friends of the University.

In addition, the Alumni Association sponsors an Annual Awards event honoring alumni and faculty of the University, provides scholarships for students, organizes Homecoming, sponsors Career Panels, and provides input regarding University programs and policies.

For further information, phone the Alumni Office at (619) 594-2586.

Associated Students of
San Diego State University
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The Associated Students of San Diego State University (A.S.) is a unique, full-service organization. The A.S. provides a variety of programs, services and activities for SDSU students as well as faculty, staff, alumni, and the public. Managed by elected student executives, the Associated Students programs range from student employment and government, to recreation, entertainment and child care. An independent, not-for-profit corporation, it is funded by the student activities fee and revenues collected from programs and services. Associated Students can be reached by calling 594-6555.

Student Government. The Associated Students sponsors extensive student leadership programs designed to encourage active student participation in the decision-making policies of the University. The A.S. Council is the voice of the SDSU student body. Composed of one representative per 1500 students and four executive officers, the Council is responsible for the A.S. $7 million annual budget and for formulating policy. Elections held each semester allow for the selection of individuals to fill one-year terms on the Council. Meetings of the A.S. Council are weekly, open sessions.

Other student government activities include monitoring academic policies and managed programs; appointments to educational or campus-related committees; lobbying to provide student input to city, county, state and federal governments; and representing SDSU's interests with the California State Student Association. Call 594-6487 for more details about student government programs.

Aztec Center. The hub of student activity at SDSU, Aztec Center is the headquarters of the Associated Students and its staff. Aztec Center features study lounges, meeting and conference rooms, the Information Booth, the Ticket Office and businesses that include University Student Travel Network, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, and USE Credit Union. The Center also houses Monty's Den, a popular campus eatery and meeting place that offers many food selections. For more information, call 594-6551.

Aztec Bowl Arena. Opening in Summer 1997! This exciting new facility features seating for more than 12,000 people and will host SDSU basketball and volleyball games, concerts, community events, conferences, graduation ceremonies and more. Full-service box office and TicketMaster location for events. VIP lounges and meeting rooms available for rental. Adjacent to the Recreation Center in the heart of the SDSU campus, with nearby parking for 2,000 vehicles. Call 594-7315 or 594-6551 for more information.

A.S. Recreation Programs. Associated Students manages most of SDSU's recreation and leisure programs. Offered at affordable prices, they are also open to the public, as well as students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Wide range of programming provides both credit and non-credit fun.

· Aztec Recreation Center. Brand new in Summer 1997! Featuring five full-size gyms; 21,000 sq. ft. of cardio, aerobic and weight rooms; a 29 ft. climbing wall; outdoor equipment rental; locker rooms and saunas; a lounge with 52" screen TV and more. This new center will also become the headquarters for both Recreational Sports and The Leisure Connection. (See listings below.) Call 594-6424 for more information.

· Aztec Center Bowling and Games. One of the most affordable places on campus. Newly renovated, includes AMF computer-automated scoring, over 40 video games, billiards, table tennis and leagues. Call 594-6561.

· Mission Bay Aquatic Center. The world's largest instructional waterfront facility. Located at 1001 Santa Clara Point in Mission Bay Park, offers classes and recreational opportunities in surfing, sailing, windsurfing, waterskiing, rowing, wake boarding, and more. Equipment rentals and facilities for group meetings or barbecues. Bus transportation from SDSU available on Transit Route 81. Call 488-1036.

· The Leisure Connection. A one-stop leisure and outdoor recreation center including health and fitness, dance, music, arts and crafts, multicultural programs and tennis. Equipment rental, craft and photo studios, plus adventurous outdoor programs with trips ranging from the Sierras to the Grand Canyon offered at a low cost. Located at 5828 Hardy Ave. (moving to Aztec Recreation Center in fall 1997). Call 594-6994.

· Recreational Sports. Offers recreational facilities at Peterson Gym and Terry Pool, plus intramural team sports, informal recreation, weight training, sport tournaments and courts for tennis, racquetball and wallyball. Intercollegiate sport club teams participate nationally. Visit the Rec Sports office at 196 Peterson Gym (moving to Aztec Recreation Center in fall 1997). Call 594-6424.

Child Care Programs. Associated Students provides loving child care and preschool learning programs through two facilities, the Campus Children's Center and the Faculty/Staff Children's Center. Programs range from part-time to full-time care for children ages six months to five years, with all programming provided by expertly trained teachers and staff members. For more information, call 594-7428.

Open Air Theatre and Entertainment. A.S. offers multiple programs that provide fun and versatile entertainment. The 5,100 seat Open Air Theatre features regular performances to sellout crowds. Other offerings include concert series, lecture series and on-campus movie screenings sponsored by the Cultural Arts and Special Events Board. Call Aztec Center Ticket Office, 594-6947 for further information.

AthleticsTop of Page

San Diego State University sponsors a broad array of varsity intercollegiate athletics for women and men. To fulfill SDSU's commitment to gender equity in athletics, these include ten sports for women (basketball, cross-country, golf, softball, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field, and water polo) and seven for men (baseball, basketball, football, golf, soccer, tennis, and volleyball). As a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I program, Aztec athletic teams are able to test themselves at the highest level of intercollegiate competition. All of our student-athletes compete in the 16-member Western Athletic Conference (WAC), the largest in the country, where annually a number of Aztec teams and individual student-athletes achieve national prominence in their sports.

Athletics serves a number of important roles on campus and within the larger San Diego community. In addition to allowing student-athletes to expand their competitive capabilities to the fullest, San Diego State teams provide a catalyst which helps to generate pride and a shared espirit de corps among students, faculty, staff, and alumni. This also helps to link these groups from generation to generation. Similarly, with nearly a hundred thousand alumni and former students and tens of thousands of supporters in the county with no other direct connection to the University, Aztec teams frequently carry the aspirations of San Diego in the forum of NCAA Division I athletics. On-campus athletic events attract both students and members of the community to campus and this reinforces many mutually beneficial town-gown relationships.

Admission to most on-campus athletic events are free to students.

Aztec Shops, Ltd.Top of Page

(Campus Store, Food Services, Copy Services)

Aztec Shops, Ltd. is a California non-profit corporation which has existed since 1931. It owns and operates such services as the Campus Store and Food Services. Aztec Shops is not funded by the State of California or the University. Its board of directors is composed of faculty, students, and staff of SDSU.

The Campus Store provides required textbooks, assigned class materials, reference works, school supplies, computer supplies, software and hardware, SDSU items, and a selection of over 45,000 general interest books. The Pulse, located inside the Campus Store, offers a wide selection of copying and other related needs.

A large selection of art supplies may be found at Art Etc. which is located in the old Art Building. Aztec Shops also operates stores at Fashion Valley Mall, SDSU/IVC, CSU San Marcos and Imperial Valley College. You need not be a student to shop in any of these stores.

Food Services includes: The MarketPlace, West Commons, The General Store, Aunt Mary's, Courtyard Cafe, Betty's Hotdogger, Sub Connection, the Faculty/Staff Centre, Rice King, DJ's Deli, Monty's Market (three locations), and Catering. Other operations, which are leased from Aztec Shops include Piccolo, Allegro, Monty's Pub, Sbarro, Don Diego and Arby's. In addition, a new East Commons building will reopen spring 1998.

Residence Hall meal plans available include a 14 or 10 meal plan. Plans are valid at West Commons and the General Store. Students, faculty, and staff may also purchase an Aztec Card which uses the SDSU ID card. It operates similar to an ATM card and can be used at Monty's Market and all Aztec Shops Food Service locations.

Aztec Shops is dedicated to providing quality services to the campus community. Questions or concerns may be directed to the corporate offices on the second floor of the East Commons building.

The June Burnett Institute for Children, Youth, and Families Top of Page

The June Burnett Institute was created in 1985 at the San Diego State University Foundation from a bequest from the estate of June Estelle Burnett. The Institute is dedicated to developing the potential of all children, youth, and parents in a manner that is sensitive and responsive to cultural, social, and economic differences and needs. The Institute attempts to foster cooperation and collaboration through interdisciplinary/interprofessional approaches that promote the well-being of children, youth, and families that combine services, training and evaluation. An advisory board composed of faculty and community members direct the activities of the Institute.

The Institute's Child/Youth Services Division coordinates the Twelve Together Program for eighth grade middle school students and the Families and Schools Together Program (FAST) for elementary students. The Institute Parent Services Division sponsors the Home/School Partnership - a school-focused collaboration of ethnically-identified organizations and PTAs. The Volunteer Division administers the California YMCA/CSU PRYDE AMERICORPS consortium involving five urban YMCAs and companion CSU campuses in Los Angeles, Long Beach, Oakland, San Diego, and San Francisco. The Safe Zones for learning AMERICORPS Evaluation, Project and other Evaluation service for community agencies.

The Burnett Institute Faculty Fellows program, in conjunction with the Vice President for Academic Affairs and the applicant's college dean, sponsors four faculty annually who wish to assist the Institute through service, training or evaluation. The Institute's San Diego Choice Program provides services to delinquent youth who are under the supervision of the Juvenile Court.

Other Institute programs involve middle school innovation, exploring ways to prevent school dropouts, and promoting partnership between schools, parents, and nonprofit community service agencies.The Institute is located at 6310 Alvarado Court, telephone (619) 594-4756 for more information.

California State University Program for Education and Research in Biotechnology (CSUPERB)Top of Page

A. Stephen Dahms, Director

The California State University Program for Education and Research in Biotechnology (CSUPERB) exists to provide a coordinated and amplified development of biotechnology research and education within the university system; to foster competitiveness both on the state and national levels; to facilitate training of a sufficient number of biotechnology technicians and scientists; to catalyze technology transfer and enhance intellectual property protection; and to facilitate the acquisition and long-term maintenance of state-of-the-art biotechnology resource facilities across the university, such as the Microchemical Core Facility and the Macromolecular Structural Analysis Resource Center, both localized at SDSU. It facilitates interdisciplinary cooperative activities between the departments of Biology and Chemistry on all campuses and between faculty and from a number of allied academic and research units such as bioengineering, agricultural biotechnology, environmental and natural resources, molecular ecology, and marine biotechnology. It also serves as the official liaison between the CSU and industry, government, the Congressional Biotechnology Caucus, and the public arena in biotechnological matters. CSUPERB operates through a Director and an Associate Director, an Executive Committee of 11, and a Governing Board composed of 45 representatives of academic and research units from the 22 -campuses.

Childrens CentersTop of Page

The Associated Students' Children's Center and Faculty Staff Children's Center provide child care for children of SDSU students, faculty, and staff. The academic year program is a parent participation program and gives priority to children of students. Other factors that determine priority are financial need and application date. The Campus Center serves children six months through five years of age, who are in good health. The year-round program serves children two to six years of age and gives priority to children of faculty and staff. All applications are considered regardless of race, religion, creed, sex, national origin, or handicap.

Tuition for children enrolled during the academic year is determined on a sliding fee scale based on family size and income. The year round program fees are a set fee.

The program is designed so that a variety of activities are offered that will foster the child's social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development and help the child view himself/herself and the environment positively.

The programs are staffed by professional and student employees, volunteers and Child Development majors. Parents of children enrolled in the academic year program make a weekly contribution of time as teachers in the classroom and serve on a fundraising/publicity committee. Parent participation is not required in the Faculty/Staff Children's Center. Parents have the opportunity to serve on the Children's Center Board, which is composed of parents and other campus representatives.

The hours of operation are: Campus Preschool 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday; Toddler Classroom 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday; Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Infant Classroom is open Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The Faculty/Staff Preschool is open 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Call 594-6359 for more information.

Communications Clinic for Speech
Language, and Hearing Disorders
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Administered by the Department of Communicative Disorders, the Clinic is staffed by graduate students and supervised by department faculty. It provides assessment and remediation services for SDSU students, staff, faculty, and the community. Comprehensive diagnostic and treatment programs are available for children and adults, who may present such communicative difficulties as delayed speech/language development, voice, fluency or articulation disorders, aphasia, cleft palate, cerebral palsy, loss of communication function, hearing loss and deafness. Also provided are services for bilingual/multicultural clients and speakers of English as a second language. Audiologic services provided by the Clinic include hearing assessment, hearing aid evaluation and selection, assistive listening device evaluations, earmolds, ear protectors, hearing conservation and speech reading/aural rehabilitation therapy. The clinic is located at 6330 -Alvarado Court, Suite 100, (619) 594-6477.

Developmental Writing ProgramTop of Page

The Developmental Writing program, in the Department of Rhetoric and Writing Studies, offers assistance to all students at any university level, including bilingual and international students, who wish to improve reading and writing skills. The program's services are available on an enrollment basis only.

In addition, the program assists students in completing the University's lower division writing competency requirement. The University requires students to demonstrate writing proficiency consistent with its established standards and, accordingly, requires all entering students to pass various writing competency tests. Students who fail any of these tests should enroll in appropriate developmental writing coursework in the Department of Rhetoric and Writing Studies during their first semester at SDSU and continue until successfully completing it.

General Mathematics StudiesTop of Page

The General Mathematics Studies program offers assistance to all students at any university level who wish to improve their mathematics skills. These services, which are available on an enrollment basis only, are designed to assist students in completing the SDSU Mathematics Competency requirements, including the CSU ELM. The University requires students to demonstrate mathematics proficiency consistent with its established standards, and accordingly, requires all entering students to pass various mathematics competency tests. Students who fail these tests should enroll in the appropriate General Mathematics Studies course in their first semester at SDSU and continue until they are able to demonstrate mathematics proficiency.

Instructional Technology ServicesTop of Page

Instructional Technology Services provides support to faculty in the design, selection, production, and distribution of instructional technology. Instructional Technology Services consists of four units: Instructional Development, Multimedia Production, Instructional Resources, Technology Systems.

The Instructional Development program offers professional assistance in instructional design, course design, teaching techniques and assessment. Services include: assistance in instructional materials development; assessing and selecting instructional methods; facilitating course design; assistance to faculty who wish to analyze their instruction; workshops on teaching skills and techniques; and a facility for faculty to produce their own media and learn about new technologies.

Multimedia Production assists in the design and production of instructional, research and other campus related materials. Services include development and production of instructional videotapes; graphic and photographic support of instruction, research and publication; and assistance in development of multimedia materials.

Instructional Resources provides support in the selection, use and distribution of instructional materials and audio-visual equipment. Services include consultation on selection and operation of media materials and equipment for classroom use; access to media catalog on-line for selection of videotapes, videodiscs, CD-ROMs and films; check-out of media materials and equipment for classroom use; acquisition of new videotapes, videodiscs, and CD-ROMs related to instruction; and repair and maintenance of audiovisual equipment.

Technology Systems provides support in the scheduling and operation of electronic and multimedia distribution systems and classroom facilities. Services include transmission of ITS programs, campus programming, and cable and broadcast stations over the campus closed-circuit television system; support of classroom facilities involving media equipment; support of special technology "smart" classrooms; scheduling of films, videotapes and videodiscs for closed-circuit television; scheduling and operation of Distance Learning and video-conferencing facilities; scheduling and operation of the Electronic Presentation Room with high quality computer and video projection.

Office of the Executive Director
for International Programs
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In recognition of the rapidly expanding number and importance of international activities on the San Diego State University campus, the University has created the Office of the Executive Director for International Programs with specific responsibility for coordinating and facilitating the development of the diverse international programs and mission of the University. The executive director serves as the University's primary contact person for international programs and represents the University on international matters to external agencies and institutions. In addition to coordinating all international faculty and student exchange programs, the Office for International Programs serves as an information clearinghouse regarding international projects, funding opportunities, and academic programs and services that have an international component.

International Faculty Exchanges

In order to enhance the international character of instruction and research, San Diego State University has developed a continuing program of faculty exchange with foreign universities. Currently, the University has formal arrangements to exchange professors periodically with universities in Western and Eastern Europe, Canada, East Asia, Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East. Over 100 international scholars visit the San Diego State University campus each year to pursue scholarly research, participate in academic or professional programs, and share their international perspectives with the university community.

International Student Exchanges

In addition to the CSU International Programs, San Diego State University has entered into special institutional arrangements with selected foreign universities that provide both undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity for study abroad. Currently San Diego State University has student exchange agreements with universities in Australia, France, Germany, Japan, Mexico, the Netherlands, the People's Republic of China, Spain, Taiwan, Turkey, and the United Kingdom.

For more information about the University's international programs and international faculty and student exchanges, contact the Office of the Executive Director for International Programs, Administration Building, room 222, (619) 594-1354.

Library and Information AccessTop of Page

Administration

Dean, Library and Information Access: Don L. Bosseau

Director of Information and Collection Services: Karen Kinney

Director of Information Systems and Technology: John B. Ross

Director of Administrative Operational Services: Helen Henry

Director of Development: Leslie F. DiBona

Library Faculty

Emeritus: Barclay, Crisley, C., Crisley, P., Dickinson, Goodwin, Granrud, Greene, Harris, Hoover, Johns, Kinsey, Lamb, Leerhoff, Martinez, McAmis, Murdock, Neyndorff, Pease, Posner, Sandelin, Schalles, Shira, Sonntag, Szabo, West

Librarians: Cargille, Chan, Coleman, Dintrone, Fikes, Harkanyi, Turhollow, White

Associate Librarians: Baber, Carande, Fields, Friedman, Goyne, Harley, McPhail, Muroi, Palsson, Perkins, Rogers, Wilson

Senior Assistant Librarian: Puerto

The Library supports the curricular and research needs of the University community through the development of pertinent collections and the provision of services designed to facilitate access to information. Service desks are located in these units: Circulation, General Reference, Government Publications and Maps, Media Center, Current Periodicals and Microforms Center, Reserve Book Room, Science Reference, and Special Collections. The Library also has a comprehensive instruction program, which includes course-related instruction, a library research workbook, Internet workshops, and tours.

The Library has automated acquisitions, cataloging, circulation, and serials control systems. Computer based bibliographic search services provide student/faculty access to over 30 databases directly through library workstations, with hundreds of additional databases available through mediated approaches. The Library's Internet Online Network (LION) provides access to the library's databases within the library as well as from workstations around campus and off campus. The Information Systems and Technology organization utilizes software, network, and workstation technology to make information products available to students, faculty, and staff. Accessible resources include licensed research databases, CD-ROM titles, and global data via the Internet. The group also provides computer accounts to all students, as well as hosting WorldWideWeb pages for students, the University, and the Library (http://libweb.sdsu.edu/). The Library provides for interlibrary loan through a direct link with several thousand other libraries using the computer and telecommunications facilities of the OCLC bibliographic utility.

The Library's holdings include 1,152,414 volumes (monographs and bound periodicals); 602,206 government documents; over 3.7 million microforms; 64,016 reels of microfilm; 175,206 maps; 8,623 sound recordings; and 4,867 linear feet of archival papers. The Library receives 5,297 periodical and serial titles, excluding government -publications. It is a depository for United States and California government publications, and receives selected United Nations publications.

Living/Learning Center (LLC)Top of Page

The Student Resource Center, in conjunction with the Housing and Residential Life office and the Division of Academic Affairs, offers freshmen students this residence hall option as one of the Freshman Success Programs. LLC freshmen live together in Maya Hall. Participants are automatically enrolled in the University Seminar, the centerpiece for an integrated curriculum of guaranteed courses during the first semester. Advising is available to assist students with optional curriculum choices. Special workshops, study groups, tutoring, faculty mentoring, social activities, and access to computers and reference materials are provided during the entire year.

Navy Officer Programs and ScholarshipsTop of Page

San Diego State University maintains a liaison with the Navy Officer Programs Office in San Diego. This liaison provides students with access to the many opportunities available to college students throughout the Navy, including scholarships for up to $42,000. Call 1-800-228-8961 for additional information.

Baccalaureate Degree Completion Program. Sophomores, juniors and seniors who qualify can earn up to $1200 each month while they finish their last one, two or three years of college - no uniforms or drill required. Scholarships are available to sophomores, juniors and seniors in all majors who have a 2.7 grade point average or above. Positions in aviation, surface warfare, business management, personnel management, and information systems is guaranteed after college graduation.

Navy Engineering Programs. Scholarships are available to students in technical majors who have at least a 3.0 grade point average. Those who are interested and qualified receive more than $1300 each month plus benefits while they finish their last one or two years of undergraduate study. The scholarship leads to a position as an instructor, research or operating engineer for the Navy, and a commission as a naval officer.

Medical School and Dental School Scholarships. For students applying to medical or dental school, a scholarship is available which will cover the cost of tuition and books and provide a monthly payment while in medical school. Initial requirements are application to an accredited medical school and competitive GPA and MCAT/DAT scores.

Allied Health Profession Opportunities. The Navy Medical Service Corps offers commissions to clinical, scientific and administrative professionals in the health care field. It is comprised of several specialties that require either a baccalaureate, masters of doctorate degree.

Nurse Corps. Limited scholarships are available for junior and senior nursing students with top scholastic performance.

Students are encouraged to seek information and plan ahead if they are interested in adding any of these programs to their career options. More information on all programs is available by calling or writing to the Officer Programs Office, NRD San Diego, NTC BLDG 335, San Diego, CA 92133-6800; telephone 224-2856.

Parking and TransportationTop of Page

Where possible, carpooling or use of alternate modes of transportation is recommended. For carpool information call 594-5224.

San Diego Transit has six bus routes connecting the metropolitan area with service to the University Transit Center. These are routes 11, 13, 55, 81,115, and 936. Monthly bus passes can be purchased at the Aztec Center Ticket Office. The San Diego Transit office at 233-3004 will provide further information concerning bus routes, fares, and services.

Visitor parking is available in four metered lots. On-campus parking for students and employees is by permit only. Parking structures are located on the south, east and west perimeters of the campus, in addition to student and faculty/staff parking lots. Visitors are directed to the Information Kiosk on Campanile Drive for directions to appropriate parking areas. For further information on parking at the San Diego campus, contact the Department of Public Safety, 594-6671. For visitor parking at the Imperial Valley Campus, call 357-5500.

San Diego State University FoundationTop of Page

The San Diego State University Foundation was incorporated in 1943 as an auxiliary organization authorized by the Education Code of the State of California. It is a nonprofit corporation, self-financed, and chartered to provide and augment programs that are an integral part of the educational mission of San Diego State University.

The Foundation serves the University in the following major areas:

Development and administration of grants and contracts for faculty and staff research and educational projects;

Administration of funds for more than 1,500 special programs including KPBS educational television and radio stations, the College of Extended Studies, and the Alumni and Development office;

Financial administration of gifts and donations;

Investment of endowment and other funds;

Financial administration of student scholarship and loan funds;

Management of a real property program whereby the Foundation acquires and provides space for grant and contract activity and leases property to the University and other campus auxiliaries;

Development of property adjacent to the campus;

Provides funds for the support of University programs, such as the Grant-in-Aid for Research Program for faculty, and financial support for graduate students;

Administration of activities such as the June Burnett Institute for Children, Youth, and Families, and the Fred J. Hansen Institute for World Peace.

The Foundation, as a nonprofit corporation, is governed by a Board of Directors in accordance with its Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws. The principal function of the directors is to establish policies and guide the corporation in achieving its objectives.

San Diego State University Press Top of Page

As the scholarly press for San Diego State University, San Diego State University Press publishes works of original research, as well as other meritorious academic and creative works that will further the intellectual mission of the University. Although high-quality manuscripts from any source will be considered, the current focus of the Press is in these areas: Latin America and the United States-Mexico border; regional studies of the Pacific Southwest; and post-modernism. In addition to books, the Press also publishes under its imprint the journals Fiction International, Poetry International, and the Journal of Borderland Studies.

San Diego State University Press imprint is controlled by an editorial committee of scholars, appointed by the Vice President for Academic Affairs and the Senate. Financial accounting and coordination are provided by the San Diego State University Foundation.

Travel Study ProgramTop of Page

London Semester Academic Program

The London semester academic program operates through a consortium of CSU campuses. It is jointly administered by the Division of Undergraduate Studies and the College of Arts and Letters and offers students the opportunity to study for a semester in London, while earning SDSU resident credit. Courses satisfying General Education requirements are taught by SDSU and other CSU faculty. To be eligible, students must be sophomores, juniors, or seniors in good academic standing. For further information, contact the Division of Undergraduate Studies, Centennial Hall, Room 3350.

Paris Semester Academic Program

The Paris semester academic program is administered by the Department of French and Italian Languages and Literatures. It offers students the opportunity to study for a semester in Paris, while earning 12 units of SDSU resident credit. Courses satisfying General Education, French, and International Business requirements are taught by SDSU and Paris-based faculty. To be eligible, students must be sophomores, juniors, or seniors in good academic standing with a minimum of two college semesters of French. For further information, contact the Department of French and Italian Languages and Literatures, Business Administration 304.

University Seminar (General Studies 250, Experimental Course)Top of Page

This one-unit, one semester elective course provides new students with a successful transition to the University. Selected faculty teach in small groups which they mentor throughout the semester. Students learn about taking responsibility for their education, campus culture, traditions and values, student-teacher relationships, academic concerns, personal development, choice of major and career planning, goal setting and academic planning, use of campus resources, and application of effective academic skills.



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