VIP Center
Each one of you, in your decision to do your small part, is becoming a part of creating a powerful shift in our culture. Your influence makes a difference and your contribution is necessary. Together we can end some [violence]!
Our Departments & Offices
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Assessment
The purpose of assessment is to support and enhance student learning. In Student Affairs, assessment includes learning and other outcomes such as customer satisfaction; meeting the needs of the students, faculty and staff; evaluating programs, services and facilities; and complying with professional standards.
[Assessment web site]
Campus Recreation
Campus Recreation is for everyone‚ regardless of ability
or experience. Activities range from organized‚ competitive activities‚ to simply working out during free time. Come join the fun and make positive‚ healthy use of your leisure time!
[Campus Recreation web site]
Counseling Center: Consultation and Psychological Services
Counseling Center provides support for academic success, career decision-making, and personal growth through counseling, outreach programs, consultation, training, and community involvement. We believe that all students can learn to take responsibility for their decisions, develop and make progress toward life goals, and be productive members of the University and society.
[Counseling Center: Consultation and Psychological Services web site]
Dean of Students Office
Dean of Students provides both administrative and educational services, as well as extra–curricular educational programs that support the personal and academic success of students. The central office provides a wide range of services including those related to emergencies‚ notaries‚ sales/solicitation on campus‚ and student conduct. If there is concern about a specific student within the UK community, The Care Team acts as a contact point, investigates, and takes action to resolve the issue.
[Dean of Students Office web site]
Dining & Plus Account Office
The Plus Account is an optional debit program accessed
through the UK Student or employee ID. This program is for UK and BCTC students. The Plus Account is extremely flexible and widely used on and off campus for dining‚ laundry‚ bookstores‚ printing‚ copying‚ uniforms‚ prescriptions‚ and much more.
[Dining & Plus Account web site]
Dining Services
Dining Services provides the highest quality food and service
to the campus community. We also hire more students than any other department on campus. We serve a wide variety of selections and take great pride in the fact that every location offers numerous low–fat and vegetarian items.
[Dining Services web site]
Disability Resource Center
The Center provides services to the University community so students with disabilities have an equal opportunity to fully participate in all aspects of University life. Students with physical, learning, or temporary disabilities as well as those with chronic health conditions may receive assistance from the Center.
[Disability Resource Center web site]
Fraternity & Sorority Affairs
The Office of Fraternity & Sorority Affairs strives to promote the success of organizations and students through education, consultation, and advocacy. We advise the 44 Greek fraternities and sororities that exist at the University of Kentucky, including these governing bodies: the Interfraternity Council, the Panhellenic Council, the National Panhellenic Council. These organizations are comprised of representatives from each fraternity and sorority on campus. The Inter-Greek Programming Assembly schedules and screens service activities and recognition.
[Fraternity & Sorority Affairs web site]
New Student & Parent Programs
The Office of New Student and Parent Programs seeks to ease the transition of new students to the University through K Week, UK 101/201, K Book, Common Reading Experience and the UK Parent Association. Whether you are a first-time freshman or a transfer student, we want to help you make UK your new home.
[New Student & Parent Programs web site]
Off-Campus Student Services
The Office of Off-Campus Student Services is here to help you navigate the challenges and issues that accompany living off campus.
[Off-Campus Student Services web site]
Parent Association
The UK Parent Association will partner with the parents and families of all undergraduate students in order to ensure student success and will serve as a national model for similar programs around the country. In addition, the UK Parent Association strives to enhance student success by actively engaging parents and families as part of the larger University community through publications, programs, and services.
[Parent Association web site]
Residence Life
The goal of Residence Life is to create inclusive residential communities that promote student learning and personal growth. Our staff, including RAs and Hall Directors, plan activities‚ coordinate the opening and closing of the buildings‚ recognize academic achievement‚ help encourage students to become leaders‚ enforce policies, and other measures to make sure our halls are safe and much more.
[Residence Life web site]
The Student Center
The Student Center is home to the Cats Den - a great
place for student entertainment including comedy‚ concerts‚ tournaments‚ big screen television‚ foosball‚ pool‚ arcade games, and more - as well as the WildCard ID Office, Leadership Resource Center, Rasdall Gallery, Student Center Ticket Office (Ticketmaster®), UK Bookstore, UK Credit Union, University Sound & Lights, WRFL 88.1 FM, the Center for Student Involvement, Student Activities Board, Worsham Theater - offering late night movies, Quick Stop convenience store, and several dining options including the Food Court.
[The Student Center web site]
Student Involvement
Located in the UK Student Center, the Office of Student Involvement is responsible for advising and assisting with student led, campus wide programming, leadership development and diversity education initiatives as well as overseeing the Student Center TicketMaster® Outlet and WildCard student ID office. Get involved with the more than 350 student organizations coordinated and advised through our office including Wildcat Student TV, Student Activities Board, Student Government Association, Student Organizations Center, Center for Community Outreach, and WRFL 88.1 FM. Come to the Center for Student Involvement to get connected to campus and explore leadership development opportunities through programs such as the Emerging Leader Institute along with a host of other opportunities.
[Student Involvement web site]
Student Media
The Kentucky Kernel is a daily student run publication of the University of Kentucky with a circulation of 17,000 and a readership of more than 30,000. The office also oversees production of The Kentuckian - UK's yearbook.
[Student Media - Kentucky Kernel Online web site]
Student Rights & Responsibilities [Code of Conduct]
The official Code of Conduct, as well as Student Rights and Responsibilities while attending the University of Kentucky.
[Student Rights & Responsibilities web site]
Substance Education & Responsibility
The Office of Substance Education & Responsibility promotes awareness and provides education on making safer and healthier lifestyle choices‚ particularly relating to alcohol use. We offer resources that encourage responsible decisions that are low–risk to our students and community.
[Substance Education & Responsibility web site]
UK Catering
UK Catering brings mobility and flexibility to Dining Services. We deliver to every campus location! From offices‚ conference rooms‚ and residence halls, all students‚ faculty, and staff can enjoy any type of meal imaginable.
[UK Catering web site]
Violence Intervention & Prevention Center
VIP is a space and a community created to allow you to process your experiences and/or more fully explore your connection to the issue of violence. Whether you are seeking support because you have been directly impacted by violence or seeking guidance on how best to help a friend; whether you are examining the impact of violence on our culture or passionate about social justice - VIP has the forums for your voice to be heard and expressed through the arts, men's programming, volunteer opportunities and support services.
[Violence Intervention & Prevention Center web site]
WildCard UKID Center
The WildCard UKID Center is your one stop on campus to pick up your student, faculty or staff ID. In addition, the UKID Center offers passport photo and application processing services.
[WildCard UKID Center web site]
Organizations
[Center for Community Outreach] (CCO)
[Student Activities Board] (SAB)
[Student Government Association] (SGA)
[Wildcat Student TV] (WSTV)
[WRFL 88.1FM] (WRFL)
[Search Student Organizations]
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