Departments

Student Affairs

Departments
Gregg Heinselman, associate vice chancellor, leads the Division of Student Affairs that provides facilities, programs and services that complement the academic experience to fulfill the university's mission of student learning, engagement and success. Below you will find descriptions of the departments as they are structured within Student Affairs. Click a department name for more information. View printable version Auxiliary Budgets and Contracts Provides budget and contract management to auxiliary units within Student Affairs. Auxiliaries are services that support or supplement UWRF students' education. This may include involvement or participation in Student Life, Intramurals, New Student and Family Programs, or C.H.I.L.D. Center activities/services. Career Services Provides comprehensive assistance with choosing a major, exploring career options, finding and applying for internships and jobs, as well as selecting and applying to graduate school. Recognizes the importance of helping students discover, develop, and apply their combination of interests, experiences and values to find a meaningful career. Counseling and Student Health Services Offers on-campus professional mental health counseling services, clinical services contracted through River Falls Medical Clinic and Pierce County Reproductive Health, holistic educational and preventative initiatives and programming. C.H.I.L.D. Center Provides quality childcare services for UW-River Falls students, faculty, staff and the community. Serves as a fieldwork site for academic programs including Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education, Communicative Disorders, Social Work, Counseling and School Psychology. New Student and Family Programs Provides new students and their families with the information, resources, and support needed during the transition to and through the college experience. Areas of responsibility include Orientation and Transition Programs, Veteran Services, International Student Services, and the Wisconsin Covenant. Recreation and Sport Facilities Provides programs and facilities for recreational and athletic events. The Knowles Center, Hunt Arena, and outdoor fields are venues for Kinni Outdoor Adventures, open recreation, sport clubs, intramurals, skate school and open skating. Residence Life/Student Rights & Responsibilities/Disability Services Helps students understand the value of living civilly and engaging in healthy behaviors that support the academic mission of UW-River Falls. Offers reasonable accommodations to students who have documented disabilities to support student success. Student Life Offers opportunities for student engagement and development outside the classroom including leadership, diversity and sociocultural education, service, student organizations, fraternities and sororities, and campus-wide events. University Center Operations It's the campus gathering place for students, faculty, staff, alumni and guests offering a variety of meeting rooms and dining options. Conveniently located near the center of campus, it houses the Campus Information Desk, Campus Reservations, Conference and Event Services, Dining Services, Production Services, Involvement Center, Student Life, New Student and Family Programs, Falcon Shop, First National Bank, and Division of Student Affairs administrative offices.