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STUDENT SUPPORT AND SERVICES
ALUMNI RELATIONS
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The Alumni Relations department is responsible for building relationships between alumni, current students and friends of the university
and preserving their connection to the institution. Alumni Relations offers a variety of value-added opportunities including networking events like “Off the Clock with UHV” and various educational,
cultural and sporting events. In addition, UHVconnect, a web-based community, is a free tool for students and alumni. For more information about Alumni Relations, please call 361-570-4363 or email
alumni@uhv.edu
CAREER SERVICES
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Career Services serves UHV students and alumni through various stages of career development. Services can be accessed online and
include:
- Career Guidance
- Online Job Search
- UHV's CareerLink! (https://www.stu.uh.edu/uoh/newmenusys/vic_intro.jsp) Students and alumni can post resumes,
perform job searches, and register to attend Career Services events. Employers can post jobs, perform student searches to match students’ career interests with employers’ hiring needs.
CareerLink provides automatic e-mail notification to students about job postings and enables students to apply for job online.
- NACElink (http://www2.nacelink.com/): A nation-wide job board sponsored by the
National Association of Colleges and Employers. Students and alumni can perform job searches.
- Resume/Cover Letter review
- Career management and development through online workshops and links
Additional services offered:
- Career Fairs
- Special Events such as Networking Receptions, Employer Panels, and more
- Interview practice sessions
- Face-to-face consultations
Students and alumni are welcome to visit Career Services located on the first floor of University West, Room 133E. Office hours are Monday through Thursday, 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM, Friday,
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Phone number: 361-570-4369.
CRISIS REFERRALS
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The Student Services Office has a preferred provider agreement with Uri L. Gonik, Ph.D. & Associates. We have a list of counselors for students in the Fort Bend area. Other counselors who may meet
your needs can be found in your local phone book’s yellow pages under “counseling services”. Please go to Counseling Services
(http://www.uhv.edu/sas/pdf/counseling%20services1.htm) for more information and the list of counselors
in the Fort Bend area.
Faculty has a professional responsibility for taking all reasonable measures to prevent academic dishonesty and for taking appropriate actions when it comes to their attention. Students also
have a responsibility to fulfill, and indeed an investment to protect, in helping to ensure that academic achievement is characterized by honesty and fair play.
EMERGENCY CLOSURE OR PARTIAL CLOSURE OF CAMPUS
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Emergency campus closure can occur as a result of severe weather, flooding, hurricane, fire, terroristic threats, chemical spills as well as other events. A decision to close the university or
cancel classes is made by the President or the President's designee. The decision to cancel classes or close a campus will be communicated as soon as possible, considering the circumstances
at hand. Decision choices will generally be reduced to one of three events:
Event 1 — Classes and Office Hours Continue as Usual. (This event is also operative in the early of evaluation stages of an emergency when no decision has been made.)
- Students should use discretion in determining when or if they can safely commute to and from campus.
- Students will not be penalized for discretionary absences.
- Student class time, assignments, and missed tests are to be made up as arranged between the instructor and students.
- Faculty who cancel classes at their discretion will attempt to inform students and the school secretary. The school secretary will keep Student Services informed of class cancellations to keep callers updated
Event 2 — Classes Have Been Canceled and All Offices Have Been Closed by Site (i.e. UHS Sugar Land, UHS Cinco Ranch, Northside Center or the UHV Campus only).
- Make up time and assignments may be required at the discretion of the instructor at the affected site.
Event 3 — All Classes Have Been Canceled and All Offices Have Been Closed at All Sites.
- Make up time and assignments may be required at the discretion of the instructor.
The campus switchboards will be updated as any new information is received. Off-campus operations will also be kept advised of the latest information. During emergencies, local television and
radio stations, the campus web site, and the campus switchboards are expected to be the primary source of information to students. Please stay tuned to your local television or radio station for
new information.
EMERGENCY MESSAGES TO STUDENTS
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Any call received by the university switchboard or any other department and identified as an emergency message for a student will be transferred directly to the Student Services Office in
Victoria, or the front desk at UHS Sugar Land and UHS Cinco Ranch.
Procedure
Students are notified of emergency messages that involve death, illness, injury or accident, or a threat to a student's livelihood or property. The Manager of Student Services or his/her designee
will determine if the situation qualifies as an emergency.
Transmitting Emergency Messages
All student emergency messages received by the Student Services Office (SSO) are handled as follows:
- The message, name and telephone number of the person calling is taken;
- SSO staff will check on the location of the student and then deliver the message if possible;
- SSO staff will telephone the caller if the message cannot be delivered or the student cannot be located.
EMERGENCY EVACUATION
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The safety of the students is a primary concern of UHV during times of emergencies. All students must evacuate immediately when the emergency alarm sounds. The key to successful evacuations is
knowledge of procedures. Evacuation routes showing the nearest exits are posted in every classroom and office suite in each building. Stay calm during an emergency. The last person to exit a room
should close the door after leaving the room. Students in wheel chairs should go to the nearest stairwell and wait for assistance. Never use the elevators during an emergency. Once out and away
from the building, do not leave the designated area until your instructor has accounted for you. Do not reenter the building unless the all clear is given by emergency personnel or university
officials.
FACILITIES USE AND SCHEDULING
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To schedule any activity other than classes and laboratories, a request for space allocation should be made to the responsible office
as shown in the UHV Policy H1, Facilities and Grounds Usage. The complete policy (Located at: http://www.uhv.edu/fin/policy/H/h-1.htm)
can be viewed online. Recognized student organizations wishing to reserve campus facilities should first submit a Building Use Form to the Student Services Office who will then schedule use of the
facility with the appropriate office.
INSURANCE FOR STUDENTS
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A hospital, medical, and surgical plan is available to all students at a nominal cost. Information and applications are available in the
Student Services Office in Victoria, or with the Student Service Specialist at UHS Sugar Land and at the Front Desk at UHS Cinco Ranch. The student health insurance brochure
can be obtained online at: http://www.uhv.edu/sas/pdf/StudentInsurance2006.pdf.
LIBRARY
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The VC/UHV Library serves students of UHV and The Victoria College. The Main Library is located in a three-story building on the west
side of the campus and the Media Library is located on the third floor of University Center.
- Professional librarians are available to assist in locating information and using the library’s resources.
- Reference assistance is available in person, by phone, through e-mail, and online chat.
- Interlibrary loan is available to all students and faculty.
Library Collections
- The Main Library contains over 200,000 print volumes, over 10,000 subscriptions to electronic and print journals, and over 500,000 items on microfilm and microfiche.
- The Library’s Victoria Regional History Center contains books, maps, photographs, manuscripts, and archives relating to the history of the Victoria region.
- The Library serves as a depository for federal and Texas state documents, which provides a collection of over 69,000 government publications.
- The Library’s audiovisual collection is located in the Media Library (third floor of UHV’s University Center). This facility houses approximately 9,600 audiovisual items, including compact discs, and audio and videotapes.
- The Media Library also houses the Library’s collection of Texas state-adopted textbooks and curriculum materials.
Library Computers
Over forty computer workstations (33 in the Main Library; 10 in the Media Library) provide access to the Internet, library electronic databases, and reference materials, as well as word processing
and other office applications.
Study Areas
Study space is available in both the Main Library and the Media Library in Victoria. These facilities also have group study space, leisure reading areas,
and photocopiers.
Study space and computer workstations are available to students in Sugar Land and at Cinco Ranch. Also, library staff members are available to assist students in locating the resources that
they need.
Off-Campus Access to Electronic Resources
All students, including off-campus and online students, may access the Library’s electronic resources and many of the Library’s services through the
Library web page (http://vcuhvlibrary.uhv.edu/home.cfm).
Main Library Services and Locations
First Floor
Circulation Desk and Reserve Collection
Reference Desk
On-line Library Catalog
Student ID Cards
Indexes
Public Access Microcomputers
Second Floor
Interlibrary Loan
Periodicals
Newspapers
Texas and US Documents
Victoria Regional History Center
Third Floor
Main Book Collection
Children’s Books
Media Library (University Center)
Audiovisual Materials
Textbook Collection
Public Access Microcomputer
LOST AND FOUND
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Any abandoned or unclaimed personal property found should be turned in to the Student Services Office or the front desk at UHS Sugar
Land and UHS Cinco Ranch, which shall act as custodian of such property. Items unclaimed after a sixty-day period may be:
- Given to a charitable organization
- Used by the university if there is a work-related need for the item
Any abandoned or unclaimed personal property related to criminal matters or property seized in reference to criminal matters will be disposed of according to law.
SERVICES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
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UHV does not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities in the recruitment and admission of students, the recruitment
and employment of faculty and staff, and the operation of any of its programs and activities, as specified by applicable federal laws and regulations. The designated coordinator for university
compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is the Coordinator of Student Services. The designated coordinator for the Americans with Disabilities Act is the Coordinator of
Student Services. Federal law prohibits making pre-admission inquiry about disabilities. Any information received regarding disabilities will not adversely affect admissions decisions. If you
require special services because of a disability, you should notify the Student Services Office. This voluntary self-identification allows UHV to prepare appropriate support services to facilitate
your learning. This information will be kept in strict confidence and has no effect on your admission to this institution. Find more information for students with disabilities
(Information located at: http://www.uhv.edu/iss/students/services/ada.htm) online.
STUDENT ORIENTATION
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New and current students are invited to learn more about the educational opportunities and student services available at UHV.
Representatives from each school and office are available to speak with students. Orientation and advising are provided throughout the year on an individual basis. Appointments and questions should
be directed to the Manager of Student Services.
SUGGESTION BOX
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The suggestion box (http://www.uhv.edu/suggestion/suggestion.htm)
is available online. Let us know how we can enhance the university environment and services by offering suggestions on ways we can improve our services at the University of Houston-Victoria,
University of Houston System at Sugar Land, or University of Houston System at Cinco Ranch. You can submit suggestions on-line anonymously. University officials will respond to the suggestions
and comments. Responses are posted on-line after the 10th of each month.
TEXTBOOKS
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The Victoria College Bookstore, located in the Student Center, is the primary provider of textbooks and school supplies for the
University of Houston-Victoria. In addition to textbooks and supplies, students and faculty will find the bookstore offers:
- postage stamps
- special ordering service for books not normally stocked
- check-cashing service
- sale of software to enrolled students
- fax service
Victoria College Bookstore Textbook Return Policy
- All books must be in usable condition to be purchased. The Victoria College does not guarantee the purchase of any book.
- Books can be returned for full refund through the posted date for each semester if accompanied by the receipt. New books must be returned unsoiled.
- Posted deadline date for full refunds does not apply to short courses.
- After the posted date, all books will be purchased on an as needed basis, depending on the needs of the bookstore.
- Optional books and materials purchased after the full refund period cannot be returned.
- Books and materials marked as damaged or not returnable cannot be returned.
- Defective new books will be replaced. Please return as soon as defect is discovered. Used books are not guaranteed.
TUTORING AND TESTING
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The Academic Center is a resource center for students, faculty, and staff. By appointment or online the Center staff review class
papers, articles for publication, and university publications. To schedule appointments for this service, individuals can call (361) 570-4288. To find out how to have materials reviewed on-line,
contact the Academic Center at the number above. Trained tutors and staff review these documents, make suggestions for revisions, and discuss techniques for analyzing and revising writing.
The Center also provides academic testing services. Students can schedule correspondence exams throughout the year by contacting the
Academic Center secretary. Faculty can also refer students to the Academic Center secretary for makeup exams, which are provided on an appointment basis. The Academic Center’s staff provides
standardized testing for students enrolling in college or completing their certification: The THEA Quick Test, (formerly Quick TASP) is offered prior to the beginning of each regular semester, and
the TExES is provided on test administration dates set by Educational Testing Services. Students can also take practice TExES exams through the Center. To schedule a test session, individuals can
call (361) 570-4288.
The Center maintains a comprehensive website that contains writing and ESL resources, including such items as APA and MLA documentation
and grammar. Print versions of the resources are also available in 129 UW, the Academic Center.
The Center website also provides specific information on the tutoring and testing services it provides, including how to register and get additional information.
The website is constantly expanding, so individuals are encouraged to visit the site often.
VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION
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The Texas Rehabilitation Commission offers assistance for tuition and required fees to students who have certain physical or emotional
disabilities, provided the vocational objective selected by the disabled person has been approved by the Commission. Through this state agency, rehabilitation services are available to assist
disabled persons to become employable. Applications for this type of assistance should be made at the nearest office of the Texas Rehabilitation Commission.
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