Lewis & Clark Graduate School of Education & Counseling

Graduate Catalog

Student Resources

About Portland

(www.lclark.edu/portland)
Information about transportation, lodging, things to do, points of distinction, and surrounding area attractions.

Academic Calendar

(www.lclark.edu/graduate/academics/calendar)
Important dates for class registration, grading, program completion, and holidays.

Administrative Services

(www.lclark.edu/graduate/offices/administrative_services)
Information about car and bike parking, shuttle schedule, and bus passes; computer lab access; food services; lost and found; book delivery; and other services.

Advising

Students are assigned permanent advisors in their department following admission to graduate study. Contact your program director for more information.

Athletics Facilities

(www.lcpioneers.com)
The College features a full complement of athletics facilities including the Pamplin Sports Center, Griswold Stadium, Huston Sports Complex, and tennis courts.

Food Service

(www.cafebonappetit.com/lewisandclark)
Campus food options include Food for Thought café (South Campus Conference Center), Fields Dining Room and Trail Room (Templeton Student Center), and Maggie's Café (Roberts Hall). Several vending machines are located on the first floor of Rogers Hall.

Bookstore

(http://books.lclark.edu)
Textbooks, supplies, products, and Lewis & Clark signature items.

Campus Safety

(www.lclark.edu/about/campus_safety)
Available 24 hours a day to assist with security and safety issues. Escorts are available for students traveling across campus alone during evening hours. For emergencies or service requests (such as escorts) call 503-768-7777.

Career and Licensing Services

(www.lclark.edu/graduate/career_and_licensing)
Career, licensing, and other professional resources for teachers, school counselors, school psychologists, and educational leaders, and counselors and therapists.

Center for Community Engagement

(http://www.lclark.edu/graduate/community_engagement)
The Center for Community Engagement at the graduate school coordinates partnerships between Lewis & Clark faculty and community members/organizations, runs continuing education courses, and sponsors numerous community events open to graduate students, including film screenings, book signings, workshops, conferences, and other events.

Chapel

(www.lclark.edu/offices/chapel)
The center for religious worship and expression on campus, it is also used for large lectures, musical concerts and recitals, weddings, conferences, and organ practice.

Computer Labs

(www.lclark.edu/graduate/student_life/computing_and_media)
The graduate school computer lab is located in SCCC 118. Student ID is required for access. Additional computers can be found in the SCCC Open Computer Center and Watzek Library. Each semester, graduate students are allotted 250 sheets of paper for printing in the computer labs; balances can be checked online.

Computer Purchase Program

(www.lclark.edu/information_technology/client_services/computer_purchase_program)
New computers and software at a discount.

Continuing Education

(http://www.lclark.edu/graduate/programs/continuing_education)
Through the Center for Community Engagement, the graduate school runs numerous courses serving practicing and aspiring counselors and educators, as well as community members, for continuing education and degree credit. Many courses are open to graduate students for steep discounts.

Copy Machines

A photocopier is located in the South Campus Conference Center computer lab. Photocopiers are also located in Templeton Student Center, Watzek Library, and the College Copy Center in John R. Howard Hall. Copy cards can be purchased in the Graduate Registrar's office, Student and Departmental Account Services, and the library.

Counseling Center

(www.lclark.edu/offices/counseling_service)
Facilitate student learning and growth and provide interventions for those with psychological and emotional problems. The center is open for regular and emergency appointments.

Dean's Office

(www.lclark.edu/graduate/administration/dean)
The Office of the Dean of the Graduate School of Education and Counseling oversees the academic, development, and outreach mission of the graduate school.

Fax Machine

Personal faxing service is available through the campus bookstore for a fee.

Health Center

(www.lclark.edu/offices/student_health_services)
Primary outpatient medical care, educational materials, presentations, and counseling regarding health-related issues.

Housing

(www.lclark.edu/portland/living_off_campus)
Lewis & Clark College does not offer school-sponsored housing for graduate students. Housing options in the Portland area are posted online.

Information Technology

(www.lclark.edu/information_technology)
Computing, network, and digital media services, as well as training and support services for faculty, staff, and students.

Instructional Media Services

(www.lclark.edu/information_technology/instructional_media_services)
Audiovisual and multimedia services, including classroom equipment support, equipment loan, multimedia production facilities, consulting and training, and special event support.

Library

(library.lclark.edu)
The Aubrey R. Watzek Library is open 24 hours on weekdays during fall and spring terms (hours are shortened during summer term), and has individual and group study space, wired and wireless Internet connection, research computers, and audio and video stations.

Medical Coverage/Insurance

(www.lclark.edu/offices/student_health_services/insurance)
Health insurance is available for purchase through Student and Departmental Account Services for fall and spring semesters.

Ombuds Office

(www.lclark.edu/offices/ombuds)
The Ombuds Office is a confidential and informal place where you can talk about a campus-related concern with a neutral person. The office is committed to supporting and advocating fair processes and open communication.

President's Office

(www.lclark.edu/about/leadership/president)
The president is the academic and administrative head of the college, with responsibility for the financial management of the college and final authority for decisions related to faculty tenure and college employees.

Provost's Office

(www.lclark.edu/about/leadership/provost)
Supports faculty, staff, and college operations (including Admissions, Campus Safety, Information Technology, Library, Mail Room, and Student Financial Services).

Registrar's Office

(www.lclark.edu/graduate/offices/registrar)
Supports past, current, and future graduate students through registration, records, and evaluation. Protects the integrity of the college through fair and consistent application of the academic rules and regulations established by the faculty, administration, state, and federal government.

South Campus Conference Center (SCCC)

(www.lclark.edu/visit/directions/maps/graduate_campus)
The SCCC features classrooms, food service, lounge, campus telephone, computers, printer, and copy machine.

Student and Departmental Account Services

(www.lclark.edu/offices/account_services)
Student account billing and collections, payroll and direct deposit, refunds on student accounts, student account analysis, and parking fee, fine, and bus pass transactions.

Student Financial Services

(http://www.lclark.edu/offices/student_financial_services/)
Administers federal, state, and institutional scholarship/grant programs, coordinates student employment opportunities, and certifies loan eligibility for students and parents.

Student Support Services

(www.lclark.edu/offices/student_support_services)
Support, advising, and advocacy for students with disabilities.

Student Union Network (SUN)

(www.lclark.edu/graduate/student_life/resources/student_union_network)
On-campus advocacy, organized social gatherings, and other events designed to enhance academic and professional development. Membership is open to all graduate students.

Transportation and Parking

(www.lclark.edu/graduate/offices/administrative_services/parking_and_transportation)
Information about parking permits and vehicle registration, parking regulation enforcement, bicycle and pedestrian access, traffic access, parking citation appeals, and shuttle services.

Writing Studio

(www.lclark.edu/graduate/offices/writing_assistance)
The Writing Studio is a place to discuss writing assignments and projects. Individual conferences provide assistance with course assignments, and professional writing projects, and job-search-related writing.