Career Services

The Office of Career Services assists students in developing viable career objectives and the plans necessary to achieve those goals. Assistance is also provided to students and UM alumni who wish to modify their career goals and improve their employment options. Career Services provides a wide array of services designed to facilitate the transition from education to employment, including: career counseling and assessments; workshops on such topics as resume writing, interviewing and job search strategies; videotaped mock interviews; on-campus interviews with employers; credential files services for teachers; alumni referral network program and an on-line job vacancy service.

Career Services maintains an extensive library of current resources on general and specific career options, resume, interviewing and job search reference materials and employment resources from companies, school districts and government entities. The library also maintains listings of current job vacancies from around the country.

Two major career fairs are hosted each year for the purpose of bringing students and employers together to discuss volunteer, internship, part-time and full-time employment opportunities. The Big Sky Career Fair is open to all students and is held in the autumn semester. The Educators' Career Fair is open to teaching, administrative and school counseling professionals and is held in the spring semester.

All UM student are eligible to establish a free Career Connections account which allows you to post your resume on the web for viewing by and referral to employers, participate in the on-campus recruiting program and view current job vacancies in the online jobs database.

For additional information, contact the Office of Career Service at 154 Lommasson Center, call (406) 243-2022, e-mail: careers@selway.umt.edu or visit our web site at: www.umt.edu/career.

Disability Services for Students

Students with disabilities can expect access at The University of Montana Missoula. Wherever possible, the University exceeds mere compliance with the civil rights laws of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Montana Human Rights Act. The University's programs are readily accessible to and usable by people with disabilities. Program access is delivered to the maximum extent feasible and in the most integrated manner. Disability Services for Students (DSS), a student affairs department, leads the University's program access efforts. DSS provides and coordinates reasonable accommodations as well as advocating for an accessible and hospitable learning environment. Examples of DSS services include priority registration, physical accessibility arrangements, academic adjustment, auxiliary aids (readers, scribes, sign language interpreters, etc.), alternative testing, textbook taping and other alternate formats, assistance technology training, and other reasonable accommodations. To achieve equal access, DSS vigorously pursues the removal of informational, physical, and attitudinal barriers to all University programs. "Expect Access", the DSS handbook for students, and a campus accessibility map are available upon request. Students with disabilities are encouraged to plan ahead and contact DSS prior to arriving on campus. For additional information, contact DSS Director Jim Marks, Lommasson Center 154 or (406) 243-2243 (Voice/Text).
Web site: www.umt.edu\dss\

Foreign Student and Scholar Services

Foreign Student and Scholar Services provides for the general welfare of foreign students by assisting in their reception and orientation, and helping them with housing, integration into the University and community, cultural adjustment, interpretation of immigration regulations and federal laws, and other individual problems that may arise. Other important services include pre-arrival and arrival assistance, personal advising, financial assistance, community services and information, and supervision of the International House. The office also prepares certificates or petitions for exchange visitors on J 1 visas and serves as liaison to federal agencies.

Office of International Programs

The Office of International Programs administers all campus-wide student, faculty, and staff exchange programs with international institutions and serves as the information and referral center for UM Faculty Directed Study Abroad programs. A wide variety of short and long term overseas study opportunities are available to UM students. The University of Montana has direct student exchange agreements with universities in Australia, Canada, Chile, Denmark, England, Finland, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Thailand and Wales. The office also administers the International Student Exchange Program (ISEP) which provides students with the opportunity to study at one of over 100 universities in 33 countries. Information is available regarding other study abroad programs and financial resources, including the Fulbright program. For additional information, contact the office of International Programs at 022 Main Hall, call (406) 243-2288, e-mail goabroad@selway.umt.edu, or visit their website at www.umt.edu/oip.

The Practical Ethics Center

The Practical Ethics Center was created in 1996 at The University of Montana-Missoula to promote high quality teaching, research and service in applied and professional ethics. The Center has a two-part mission: (1) Promote high quality teaching and research in all areas of practical ethics through projects and programs that assist and enhance faculty research, that provide faculty development, and that introduce students to the field. (2) Promote sophisticated discussions concerning matters of ethics in public life among professionals, leaders and citizens through projects and programs that serve community needs and encourage public dialogue.

Curry Health Center

Aware and respectful of the changing needs of student and campus life, the Curry Health Center staff enhances the health and learning of students and the greater campus community by:

-Providing affordable, high quality student-centered medical, dental, psychological, and health promotion services
-Assessing the health needs of students, faculty, and staff, and effectiveness of our interventions
-Proactively supporting the health of students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds and cultures
-Actively participating in student learning
-Engaging with the larger campus and community

Curry Health Center is the campus based health care center, with services designed to meet the needs of college students and the campus community.

General Information

Access to Curry Health Center is primarily funded through the Clinical Health fee (see the Expenses section of this catalog). Some options are available on a Fee-For-Service basis, primarily in the Medical Clinic.

To better utilize pre-paid fees, CHC works primarily on an appointment basis. Appointments can be changed or cancelled at any time prior to the visit. If you are unable to make your scheduled time you need to cancel or change your appointment. If this does not occur, you will be charged a "No-Show Fee".

Medical Services - 406-243-2122

The Medical Clinic offers a variety of services on a 24/7 basis during the autumn and spring semesters. Summer hours and services are limited.

All listed services are subject to the capabilities of Curry Health Center.

1. Follow up, at the student's request, on any significant health problems.
2. Medical care for illnesses or medical conditions, and inpatient facility for acute illness.
3. Twenty-four-hour urgent care during routine school session
4. Inpatient area for overnight care
5. Diagnostic X-rays and laboratory tests at a physician's direction
6. Referrals to specialists, when necessary, or for medical problems, if indicated.
7. Elective minor surgery by appointment as time and facilities permit.
8. Immunization on a needs basis. Admission immunizations requirements should be completed before arrival on campus.
9. Certification completed for marriage licenses, graduate school applications where appropriate, as a physician determines.
10. Travel planning and immunizations
11. Basic health screening for prevention and risk reduction
12. Women's health care including pap smears and birth control.
13. Wart treatment.
14. Orthotics.
15. STD/HIV testing.
16. Assessment and treatment of minor injuries suffered in motor vehicle accidents.

(Illness/injuries/accidents (i.e., Personal injury, Workman's Compensation, motor vehicle accidents) involving civil litigation should be referred to a full service facility capable of providing more extensive testing and documentation.)

Services Not Provided:

1. Treatment of medical conditions that require specialty or intensive care beyond the scope of the health center facility.
2. Off campus hospitalization and doctor fees.
3. Allergy diagnostic services. Routine allergy injections are available.
4. Routine eye refractions and prescribed corrective lenses.
5. Home care.
6. Disability evaluations or review of past medical conditions for obtaining life insurance.

Counseling and Psychological Services - 243-4711

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) provides rapid access and brief therapy for UM students. CAPS also serve the needs of students in crisis and facilitate off campus referral when necessary. All services are confidential. Counseling covers the broad range of personal, academic, relational and social concerns of students. Counseling may help a student solve a personal problem, cope with the transition to university life, enhance family relationships, or improve academic performance. Most services are covered by the Clinical Health Fee payment. There are additional charges for some services including psychiatric consultation, some psychiatric assessments and for prolonged counseling and psychotherapy.

Self Over Substance (S.O.S.) - 243-4711

S.O.S. educates and motivates students to address high-risk behaviors associated with heavy alcohol or other drug use. Services include individual and group counseling, education/intervention programs, and assessment/referral to treatment resources. Some services have modest fees.

Dental - 243-5445

Dental care is provided to students who have paid the Clinical Health Fee. The Dental Clinic's primary focus is on emergent and preventative care. While urgent care is given priority, routine dental care is also provided. Charges for dental services are set at a substantially lower rate than the private sector.

Services Provided (as time permits)

1. Emergency dental care.
2. Fillings, root canals, simple extractions, crown and bridge procedures.
3. Teeth cleaning, periodontal scaling, and oral hygiene instructions.
4. Routine exams and X rays ('checkups') on a limited basis-one per year.
5. Night guards for TMJ disorders and protection from grinding.
6. Tooth/teeth bleaching

Referrals to specialists or other dentists are provided for students whose dental needs are beyond the scope/capabilities of the clinic, e.g., oral surgery, complex root canals, orthodontics, dentures, etc. Charges incurred at private offices are the student's responsibility.

The Student Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance does not cover dental charges.

Health Enhancement 243-2809

Health Enhancement researches, plans, implements and evaluates programs, which contribute to the health of both individual students and the campus as a whole. The department's goal is to make positive, healthy behaviors the easy choice for UM students.

Health Enhancement trains and sponsors the student group, Peers Reaching Out (PROs). PROs is a diverse team of students from all academic majors who present positive, empowering, interactive programs about health issues to other students. Topics included are healthy sexuality (birth control options, STD/HIV prevention), positive body image, stress reduction and sexual violence prevention. Call 243-2809 for information on how to become a PRO.

Health Enhancement Services:

1. Free and anonymous HIV counseling and testing;
2. Presentations about various college health issues for classes, residence halls and student groups;
3. Resources for students doing speeches, presentations, class projects and residence hall/student group events;
4. Social marketing campaigns using innovative materials to promote healthy behavior choices and communicate accurate perceptions to UM students;
5. Health Enhancement staff and PROs participate in university and community efforts as advocates for policies and procedures that promote health.

Student Assault Recovery Services 24-Hour Crisis - 243 6559 Office - 243-5244

Student Assault Recovery Services offers confidential support and advocacy services to victims of rape, sexual assault, child sexual abuse, relationship violence, sexual harassment, and stalking. Services are also available for friends, partners, and relatives of victims. SARS offers a 24 hour crisis line, 243-6559 and a walk in Resource Center when the University is in session. Trained student Advocates are available 24 hours a day to provide information and advocacy. Other services offered by SARS include support groups, workshops, and training as well as an extensive resource library. There is no charge for SARS services. Professional counseling is available by referral to campus or community resources. SARS is located in the basement of the Curry Health Center. Enter through the east entrance (corner of Maurice St. and Eddy Ave). SARS walk in hours are 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, when the University is in session..

Health Services Pharmacy 243-5171

The Health Services Pharmacy, located in the Curry Health Center building, offers students and their dependents (spouse and children) a complete prescription service at very reasonable rates. The pharmacy is operated by the School of Pharmacy in cooperation with Curry Health Center and is used for training pharmacy students under the supervision of registered pharmacists.

Medical Insurance - 243-2844

(See Expenses)

All students are required to have medical insurance while attending the university. (see the Fees section of this catalog regarding this requirement.)

CHC is not a Medicare/Medicaid provider, nor do we accept direct payments from insurance companies. You are responsible for charges incurred at CHC. CHC will assist you in filing insurance claims so that you insurance company will reimburse you directly. Because of your privacy rights and concerns, CHC will not automatically bill your insurance plan for services received at CHC. If you would like to file an insurance claim for services received, or if you just have insurance questions, assistance is available through the Student Insurance Representative.

Clinical Psychology Center

The Clinical Psychology Center (CPC) is operated by the Department of Psychology as part of the doctoral Clinical Psychology training program. The CPC offers a wide range of psychological services to students and non students, including individual, couples, child, family and group psychotherapy; personality assessment; intelligence testing; and career interests assessment. All services are confidential and all clients are charged on a sliding fee schedule. The CPC is located at 1444 Mansfield on campus.

Physical Therapy Clinic

The UM Physical Therapy Clinic is open to all UM students for the evaluation and treatment of problems related to injuries, surgeries and pain that limit or affect activities. The clinic is staffed by licensed physical therapists. The clinic is a valuable component of the professional physical therapy program. It provides students in the professional program the opportunity to work with patients under the direct supervision of licensed physical therapists. The clinic is open during the school year, Monday through Friday from 1:00 to 5:00. The clinic is not supported through the Student Health Service fee. Blue Cross and other insurance typically cover physical therapy services minus any deductible or co-payment responsibilities. To make an appointment call 243-4006.

University Center

As the University's student union, the University Center (UC) is the community center for the campus. The most popular gathering place in the UC is the atrium which features a large tropical garden. The UC provides an assortment of services and conveniences to members of the campus community. Services include a post office, UPS counter, box office, hair salon, credit union, ATMs, flower shop, copy and word processing services, bookstore, information desk, game room, meeting rooms, and dining and conference facilities. The UC complements students' academic experience through an extensive variety of cultural, educational, social and recreational programs. These programs include UC Programming, the Office of Student Involvement, UC MultiCultural Alliance and the Center for Leadership Development. Through these programs, students can become involved in student organizations, plan campus events, or participate in a series of leadership development workshops.

Sports and Recreation

Organized sports and recreational activities are an important part of academic and leisure life at the University.

Intercollegiate Athletics

The University of Montana Missoula is a Division I member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, and the nine member Big Sky Conference. The athletic program consists of 14 varsity teams. The men's program includes competition in basketball, cross country, football (Division I AA), indoor and outdoor track, and tennis. The women's program offers competition in basketball, cross country, tennis, indoor and outdoor track, volleyball, golf, and soccer. The teams go by the nicknames Griz and Lady Griz. Athletic scholarships are offered in all sports.

Recreation

The Campus Recreation Department offers a wide variety of services and programs to the students, faculty and staff of The University of Montana Missoula. A comprehensive intramural sports program provides opportunities for men's, women's, and co-recreational team competition and individual events.

Recreational facilities include gymnasiums, weight rooms, an indoor running track, handball and racquetball courts, tennis courts, indoor swimming pool, an indoor climbing wall, and a golf course. Sports equipment such as balls, bats, gloves, etc. can be checked out for free and other equipment such as volleyball nets, badminton sets, and horseshoes require a cash deposit. The Recreation Center in the University Center offers video games, billiards, and table tennis for student use.

The Outdoor Program offers services to students, faculty, staff and the general public, supplying information, training, and education about outdoor pursuits and sports. Classes are offered on a non credit basis or for activity credits through the Health and Human Performance Department. The Outdoor Program also organizes outdoor trips.

University Golf Course

The University of Montana Missoula has a picturesque nine/eighteen hole golf course open to students, faculty and staff, as well as the general public. It is located approximately one half mile south of the main campus.

The course has a clubhouse restaurant, driving range, putting and chipping green. The pro shop is well stocked and club and cart rentals are available. Private lessons are offered by appointment with an assortment of rate structures.

Grizzly Pool

The University of Montana Grizzly Pool is a 7 lane, 25 yard indoor pool. Present programs include: fitness swims, recreational swims, classes for all ages (infant to adult), Lifeguarding and WSI classes, pool rentals, Swim Shop, and competitive skills lessons.