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to Students As a partner in the academic enterprise, the Student Affairs Division provides programs and services that promote student personal and professional development, fosters a campus environment that is conducive to student learning, and advocates for and supports students as they meet the challenges of the Pratt experience. In addition, the Vice President’s office is responsible for adjudicating judicial matters, resolving student human rights complaints, and providing oversight for policies and procedures relating to student rights and responsibilities. The Assistant to the Vice President also functions as the Coordinator of Disabled Student Services The Vice President for Student Affairs oversees the departments listed below. DISABILITY SERVICES The mission of Disability Services is to ensure that all students with disabilities can freely and actively participate in all facets of Pratt life. To this end the office provides and coordinates support services and programs that enable students with disabilities to maximize their educational and creative potential and to develop their independence to the fullest extent possible. Furthermore, the office’s goal is to increase the level of awareness among all members of the Pratt community so that students with disabilities are able to perform at a level limited only by their abilities, not their disabilities. Health & Counseling The office of Health and Counseling Services includes both medical and mental health providers. We are dedicated to serving the physical and psychological needs of Pratt students through individual and community-based interventions. In providing services, we not only address immediate problems, but also emphasize prevention and education in order to promote growth, well being, and resiliency. We strive to provide culturally affirming care in an inviting, respectful, and confidential environment coupled with a strong appreciation for diversity. Career Services Career Services provides fundamental career development and job search resources, very current trend and professional field information, and guidelines to faculty in the area of reference writing and employment referrals. We are available to visit classes or will host your class in the office and present our available resources. We have an extensive website of information about all professional fields with specific resources for each, provide a workshop and lecture series during the year, and host recruiters from professional firms who are always interested in meeting with faculty Student Activities The Department of Student Activities serves many vital co-curricular functions at Pratt Institute and is responsible for providing opportunities for student involvement and co-curricular education in the areas of social and cultural programming, service to the Pratt Community, and leadership and para-professional development. Its function includes the maintenance, scheduling, and programming of the Student Union, the Student Activities van and all related facilities and services. Athletics Students, faculty, and staff with a current Pratt ID card have full access to Pratt's athletics facility in the Athletics and Recreational Center (ARC). Athletic and community events are scheduled in the ARC so check at the desk or call to make sure the area or equipment you want to use is available. Lockers can be rented by semester or for the entire academic year. Fees are as follows: ARC SCHEDULE
Other Athletic Facilities The McBurney YMCA at 125 West 14th St. offers discounts on membership (20% off) and initiation (50% off) with valid Pratt ID. Adult membership, normally $79/month, is $63.20/month, and the initiation fee of $125 is discounted to $62.50. The McBurney YMCA can be reached at (212) 741-9210. Campus Ministry The Chapel is the setting for meditation, inter-denominational and denominational rites to note important events of the campus community as community. The goal of campus ministry is to help students in their individual spiritual journeys while at Pratt, whatever the student's professed religion happens to be. Various services and workshops take place in the chapel throughout the year. International Affairs Residential Life |
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