Student Services

Activities and Organizations

Wishing to provide opportunities for wholesome recreation, for democratic participation in student government and for acquiring experience in leadership, Eastern Arizona College encourages and supports a varied program of student activities and organizations. These include athletics, dramatics, music, religion, student publications, intramural sports, politics, and social and scholastic organizations. Additional information concerning these activities can be found in the Student Handbook published by the Student Life Office.

Alumni Library

The Alumni Library consists of the library, media center, and equipment services. It serves students, faculty, and the community by providing research and recreational materials. Computer facilities and media are also available for use by all students and non-student patrons 18 years of age and over.

The Library has approximately 47,000 books and 100 magazines, newspapers, and six subscription databases. There is also a collection of computer and music CDs that can be checked out. There are 14 small conference rooms for student use.

The media center has approximately 2,500 non-book items available for use in the building. Students can check out videotapes. Computers, printers, and Internet access are available to students and community patrons 18 years of age and over.

Equipment Services is devoted exclusively to providing services and equipment to faculty and staff and videotaping EAC productions.

Alumni Library hours during fall and spring semesters:

Monday through Thursday	8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Friday	8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday	10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sunday	7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

The library is closed May 20-24, 2002, August 5-9, 2002, and Christmas and Spring Breaks.

Summer hours are:
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Summer hours apply May 10 to August 18, 2002.

The Library is closed on college holidays, and closes at 5 p.m. the night before holidays. It is open the night before classes resume, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. All closures will be posted.

ASPIRE Program

As a part of the College's guidance and counseling service, the ASPIRE Program, funded by the U.S. Office of Education under a Title IV grant, is designed to provide eligible students with additional support to make their college experience more successful. Problems with registration, financial aid, transportation, transferring to another school, career decision making and other student concerns may be resolved with the aid of the ASPIRE counselors and advisors.

The primary goal of the ASPIRE Program is to enroll and encourage students of all races and ages, including the disabled and disadvantaged, to participate in the learning programs and student activities at Eastern Arizona College. Check with the Counseling Department to see if you are eligible for these services.

Awards

At the end of each school year a variety of awards are presented to students who have shown outstanding achievement during the school year. Following is a list of some of the annual awards.

Athletic Awards - In addition to the annual Letterman awards, the Athletic Department and other boosters recognize outstanding performances in the areas of athletics by presenting the following awards:

Alvin Goodman Scholastic Award - In memory of Alvin Goodman, an award is presented to the letterman in basketball who has received the highest scholastic average of the year.

Athlete of the Year Award - Awards are given to both the male and female Athlete of the Year. The Athletes of the Year will have their names engraved on the permanent trophy in the trophy case.

Basketball Most Valuable Player Award - The most valuable basketball player will have his name engraved on a permanent trophy.

Wayne M. McGrath Scholastic Award - Given to the female athlete with the highest GPA for that year. Recipient may be a freshman or sophomore.

Carl Kyser Award - This award honoring a former EAC Automotive Instructor, is given annually to the outstanding automotive student.

Cassius Bavor Award - This is in memory of Cassius Bavor, a former employee of Eastern Arizona College. It is given to the most outstanding student employee on campus.

Criminal Justice Student Association Award - The students of CJSA give this award to a returning Administration of Justice student. Selection criteria include a 3.0 or higher GPA, providing service to the Club and the community, personal integrity, and a commitment to career objectives in the Administration of Justice field.

Dramatic Awards - Given to the outstanding male and female drama student in the following categories: Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, and Most Improved Actor. Other awards include the "Techie" Award and the Donald P. Jones award for service beyond the call of duty.

EAC Faculty Association Award for an Outstanding Graduating Student - The Eastern Arizona College Faculty Association gives an award to an outstanding graduating student. GPA, extracurricular activities at the College, and community involvement help determine the winner who must be graduating in May.

Keita James Smith Award - Given by Mr. and Mrs. Keith E. Smith in memory of their son, Keita James Smith, a cash award is presented to a male student who is outstanding in science or technology.

Music Awards - Given to the four outstanding music students as chosen by the music instructors.

Nat Hoopes Memorial Mayor's Trophy - Given to the student with the highest GPA over four semesters of attendance at EAC, with a demonstrated record of leadership in school activities and satisfactory citizenship.

Voice Magazine - Prizes are awarded each year to outstanding poets and fiction writers whose work has appeared in the publication.

Yellowhorse Award - The Intertribal Club at EAC gives to the top sophomore Native American student and the top freshman Native American student this award based upon academic ability.

The Women's Club of Safford. Given annually to a Math/Science major at the end of his or her sophomore year. A cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required.

Other Awards - Other awards are presented annually by various college departments acknowledging individual student achievement in a variety of academic disciplines.

Counseling Programs

The goal of the counseling program of Eastern Arizona College is to assist each student to develop decision-making skills, provide opportunities for personal and career awareness and to strengthen competencies in dealing with others. Problems of adjustment to the academic and social environment of college are not unusual and the counseling staff is prepared to help you with personal concerns as well as educational concerns.

You may earn college credit by enrolling in group counseling courses. For more information see the Counseling courses in the Course Descriptions section of this catalog.

Evaluation Center

The Evaluation Center administers a variety of testing services including:

Eastern Arizona College placement testing, the Sophomore Qualifying Examination, GED testing, ACT Assessment, the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), the General Management Aptitude Test (GMAT), the College Level Examination Program (CLEP), and Ability to Benefit testing. The Center can provide a variety of other assessment services on an as needed basis.

The Evaluation Center also provides testing support for businesses and corporations in the District service area.

The Center also administers the General Educational Development Test (GED) for qualification for the Arizona High School Equivalency Diploma.

For further information, contact the Evaluation Center by phone at (928) 428-8491, or by FAX at (928) 428-8493.

Health Services

All students are expected to provide themselves with health and accident insurance. When hospitalization or ambulance service is considered necessary, the College assumes no financial responsibility. Brochures describing a "Standard College Health Insurance Program for Domestic and International Students and their Dependents" are available by request from the Student Life Office on the Thatcher Campus.

Although the College does not maintain health service facilities, students may use local emergency room and medical facilities. Serious illnesses or injuries occurring to nonresident students while on the Thatcher or Greenlee County Campuses are reported to the Assistant Dean of Student Life. Those occurring in Gila County should be reported to the Campus Dean. Students residing in a residence hall are required to report any illnesses or injuries to the Residence Life Staff. Parents will be notified at once of any serious illness or injury.

Communicable Disease Transmission Control

When College officials have probable cause to believe that a student has contracted a communicable disease which, through transmission, may present a significant injury/risk to other students, the student will be required to seek immediate medical attention at personal expense, or be removed from all campus activities. Following medical attention, and upon the written recommendation from the attending physician, the chief student officer of a particular campus or center may require the student to be isolated. This isolation may include, but not be limited to, temporary removal of the student from a residence hall, campus employment and classes. Individual cases will not be prejudiced; rather, decisions will be made based upon the recommendation of the attending physician and/or public health guidelines.

The College does not assume any responsibility for accomplishing the isolation of a student with an identified communicable disease that may present significant injury/risk to other students. It will be the responsibility of a student living in a residence hall to secure other accommodations should the District require isolation.

The College shall respect the right to privacy of any student who has a communicable disease that may present significant injury/risk to other students. The student's medical condition shall be disclosed only to the extent necessary to minimize the health risks to other students and District staff. The chief student officer of a particular campus or center shall determine who shall be made aware of the student's condition while at the same time taking steps to assure that the number of personnel made aware will be kept at the minimum needed to assure proper care of the student and to detect situations in which the potential for transmission of the disease may increase. Persons deemed to have a "direct need to know" will be provided with appropriate information; however, these persons shall not further disclose such information.

Substance Abuse Prevention Program

Substance abuse prevention within the Eastern Arizona College community is the assigned responsibility of the Counseling Department. To this end, the Department, on an ongoing basis, assesses the nature and extent of substance abuse at Eastern Arizona College and tailors preventative measures to identified needs of the College. These measures include the dissemination of information, referrals to community support agencies and the sponsoring of counseling and workshop programs within which individuals can explore the extent of their own drug and/or alcohol dependency. This prevention program is available to all EAC students and staff. Eastern Arizona College is an active member of the Gila Valley Alliance Against Substance Abuse which fosters cooperative preventive efforts by schools and community service agencies throughout the community college district.

Services for Physically Disabled Students

Services and educational opportunities for physically disabled students are provided. Please contact the Assistant Dean of Counseling on the Thatcher campus or the Dean on the Gila Pueblo Campus. Staff will provide special assistance.

The Arizona Relay Service provides free telephone access 24 hours a day for the hearing or speech impaired. To access, please call 1-800-367-8939 and ask for Eastern Arizona College at (928) 428-8253.

Tutoring

Students requiring extra assistance in their academic work are encouraged to contact their instructors, faculty advisor, or visit the Counseling Department to inquire about tutoring services. Depending on the availability of funds and qualified tutors, every effort will be made to arrange a tutoring program to meet your needs.