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2019-2020 Catalog 
    
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WSU Davis


   

Dr. Bruce Davis, Vice Provost and Dean

Telephone: 801-395-3482
Email:
brucedavis@weber.edu

Location: 2750 University Park Boulevard, Layton, UT 84041 (Directions) (Map)
Telephone Contact: Margaret Rickards, 801-395-3536

Email: margaretrickards@weber.edu

The WSU Davis Campus provides a wide range of higher educational opportunities to the residents of Davis County and surrounding areas. With a population of over 350,000 residents, Davis County is Utah’s third largest county. It is also home to Hill Air Force Base, Utah’s largest employer. Davis County residents comprise 43 percent of the student body at Weber State University. In addition to providing learning opportunities close to where these students live and work, the Davis Campus is an integral part of the larger community, enriching the social, cultural and economic lives of the citizens of Davis County.

From its 110 acre campus in Layton, WSU Davis offers a full range of general education courses and a wide range of associate’s, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees. Information about degree and certificate programs available at WSU Davis can be found on the web at weber.edu/Davis. Students may take classes at both the Davis Campus and the Ogden Campus concurrently, depending upon their needs and schedule. One of the hallmarks of the Davis Campus is the special attention given to meeting the needs of military, veteran, nontraditional, and working students.

The Davis Campus provides a complete university experience for students, using both visiting and resident faculty to provide instruction and advisement. Extensive student services and support activities are also available, including computer classrooms, computer laptop lounge, and a 68 workstation computer lab, a library, bookstore, testing center, enrollment services, academic advisement, academic support, financial aid counseling, tutoring, student activities, a health center, counseling services, a fitness center, event spaces and dining and a wide range of other student services.

The Davis Campus is also home to the Northern Utah Academy for Math, Engineering and Science (NUAMES), an early college charter high school that works in partnership with Weber State University.

Degree Paths at WSU Davis

Master Degrees Associate Degrees
Master of Accounting (MAcc)   Computer Science (AAS)  
Master of Business Administration (MBA)   Construction Management (AAS)  
Master of Health Administration (MHA)   Criminal Justice (AS)  
Master of Science in Respiratory Therapy (MSRT)   General Studies (AS) /General Studies (AA)  
Master of Taxation (MTax)   Interior Design (AAS)  
  Management Information Systems (AS)  
  Nursing (AS)  
     
Bachelor Degrees Graduate Certificates
Facilities Management Emphasis, Construction Management (BS)   Sustainability for Business Graduate Certificate  
Family Studies (BS)   Management Information Systems: Information Assurance Graduate Certificate  
Respiratory Therapy (BS)    
Interior Design (BS)    
Management Information Systems (BS)    
Nursing, RN-to-BSN (BS)    
   

Enrollment Services

Kelly Simerick, Associate Director, Enrollment Services Davis Campus
Telephone: 801-395-3480
Location: Bldg. D2, Suite 241

Web Site: https://www.weber.edu/wsudavis/enrollment-services.html  

Enrollment Services at the Davis Campus offers a one stop shop that provides assistance in the following areas:

  • Admissions
  • Early College
  • Financial Aid/Scholarships
  • General Studies Academic Advisement
  • Records
  • Registration
  • Residency

Library

Misty Allen, Supervisor
Telephone: 801-395-3472
Location: Bldg. D2, Room 212 (Information Commons)

To be successful in a global information society, students must understand how to access, use and critically evaluate information. The librarians provide instruction and a full range of information, circulation, and interlibrary loan services that enable students to effectively access and utilize digital and print information resources to meet their academic, professional and lifelong learning needs.

Wildcat Stores

Bookstore

Scott Bitton, Manager
Telephone: 801-395-3487
Location:
Bldg. D2, Room 201

  • Textbooks
  • Cashier services
  • Computers and technology
  • General books & gifts
  • Campus apparel and memorabilia
  • Classroom supplies
  • Snack foods

Waldo’s Food Services

Bicknell Robbins, Manager
Trinity Steffensen, Executive Chef
Telephone: 801-395-3576
Location: Bldg. D3, Room 120
Email: waldoscatering@weber.edu

  • Waldo’s Bistro
  • Waldo’s Catering
  • Waldo’s C-Store
Student Health Center

Telephone: 801-395-3521
Location: Bldg. D2, Room 220

Provides quality, cost-effective health services for students, including:

  • Outpatient medical care for common illnesses and injuries
  • Medical consultation regarding health promotion and disease prevention
  • Referrals for specialty care needs

For further information, check the website at weber.edu/healthcenter

Student Involvement & Leadership

Erik Ashby, Coordinator
Telephone: 801-395-3514
Location: Bldg. D3, Suite 221
Web Site: weber.edu/studentinvolvement

  • Assists students in expanding and enriching their holistic student experience
  • Provides an environment for students to learn and practice leadership skills
  • Provides an environment for students to meet, organize and share common interests
  • The Student Programming Board plans and implements social, service, cultural and educational programs
  • Leadership opportunities include:
    • Leadership Development Programs
    • Student Programming and Events
    • Student Organizations
    • Student Volunteer Opportunities

Davis Learning Support and Student Services

Leslie Loeffel, Director
Telephone: 801-395-3569
Location: Bldg. D2, Room 213 (Information Commons)
Web Site: weber.edu/dlc

Davis Learning Center Tutoring
  • Peer tutoring is offered in a range of subjects
  • Both drop-in hours and appointments are available
  • Tutors support developmental math students in the Davis Hub
  • Tutors are certified through the College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA)
Supplemental Instruction
  • Supplemental Instruction (SI) provides study groups for historically difficult courses
  • Facilitators are trained student leaders who have successfully completed the course
  • SI stresses how to learn as well as what to learn
Student Services
  • Wildcard and UTA passes are issued
    • The Wildcard desk provides new and replacement student ID cards as well as UTA Ed Passes which provide transportation on all UTA buses, FrontRunner and TRAX.

Advising/Counseling Services are offered from the following departments:

  • Career Services

Career Services provides Career Counseling and Employment Advising to individuals through personality and career assessments. Help is also provided with resume and interview preparation and networking strategies.

  • Center for Multicultural Excellence

The Center for Multicultural Excellence empowers students from diverse backgrounds to help them engage, navigate, and connect with campus and community resources.

  • Counseling & Psychological Services

Counseling and Psychological Services provides high-quality, culturally-sensitive, professional psychotherapy for students struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship problems, stress, grief, or other concerns.

  • Disability Services

Disability Services determines appropriate accommodations based upon documentation of the disability and works closely with faculty and staff to ensure that any given accommodation is appropriate and necessary for the situation.

  • Veterans Services

Veterans Services is the liaison between Weber State University and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for educational benefits for veterans and dependents who are eligible for the G.I. Bill. In addition, they assist veterans and their dependents in identifying sources of support for their educational needs and provide a variety of support services to assist in making education a successful experience for veterans.

  • Veterans Upward Bound

Veterans Upward Bound is designed to motivate and assist veterans in the development of academic skills by providing tutoring in English, writing, math and computer literacy.

  • Women’s Center Services

Women’s Center Services are aimed at strengthening and improving the lives of WSU women, children, and their communities through empowering, advocating, educating, and increasing pathways to resources and leadership opportunities on campus and within the larger Weber and Davis communities. Services are offered through programming and event support at Davis Campus 

Nontraditional Student Center

Telephone: 801-395-3464
Location: Bldg. D2, Room 307
Web Site:
https://www.weber.edu/nontrad

The Nontraditional Student Center is here to meet the needs of students who are over 25, and/or married, divorced, widowed or a parent. Advisor and Peer mentors are available to help students navigate the campus and provide support to students academically and personally. The center strives to provide a supportive environment and remove barriers students may face while balancing school, family, home and work.

Some of the services offered are:

  • Lounge
  • Kitchen
  • Free hot chocolate, coffee, and tea
  • Computer lab
  • Free printing
  • Study area
  •  Advisors and Peer mentors
  • Scholarships
  • Leadership opportunities
  • Community pantry (available food items, varies by semester) 
Testing Center, Telephone: 801-395-3495, Location: Bldg. D3 Room 231
  • Administers chi-tester and paper-and-pencil course work tests
  • The Testing Center also offers testing for English/math placement, online and independent study courses, and community exams such as the Police Officer Selection Test (POST) and DSST.
Computer Lab, Telephone: 801-395-3492
  • The computer lab in Bldg. D2 consists of computer workstations with dual monitors, a LaserJet printer, a color printer, a scanner, and various software platforms
  • Laptop computers can be borrowed for on-campus use at the D2 computer lab or at the laptop lounge in Bldg. D3

Northern Utah Academy for Math, Engineering, and Sciences (NUAMES)

Kelli K. Booth, Principal
Telephone: 801-395-3353
Location: Bldg. D3, Suite 316
Web Site: NUAMES.org

NUAMES is an early college high school that offers students the opportunity for a rigorous and supportive early college experience on a university campus. NUAMES focuses on STEM education: science, technology, engineering and math. NUAMES is a public state charter school composed of grades 10-12, and is consistently ranked as one of the top performing high schools in the state of Utah.

  • Fully accredited high school
  • Partnership with Weber State University
  • Early college scholarships available to qualified students
  • Opportunity to earn associate’s degree upon graduation from NUAMES

State GEAR UP College Access Program

Brandon Kaleo Flores, GEAR UP Director
Telephone: 801-395-3547
Location: Bldg. D2, Room 308

Web Sitewww.weber.edu/stategearup

GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness & Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) provides college readiness support for targeted students in the Weber and Davis school districts. First Year services are also provided for GEAR UP students pursuing post-secondary education. The GEAR UP program includes the following services:
 

• Financial Aid/Scholarship Advising
• FAFSA Completion
• ACT Preparation
• Academic Enrichment
• Campus Visits
• Family Outreach

Campus Recreation

Telephone: 801-395-3422
Location: Bldg. D3, Room 150

Web Site: weber.edu/campusrecreation

The mission of WSU Campus Recreation is to encourage lifelong learning, develop healthy active lifestyles, foster leadership, build a diverse community, and enhance interpersonal relationships. This is accomplished by providing quality facilities and experiential education through dynamic programming that focuses on WSU students, faculty/staff, and the greater community. We create opportunities that inspire engagement in healthy, active lifestyles!

Program Areas:

  • Aquatics & Safety (drop-in swim, Swimming Lessons, CPR/AED/First Aid certification classes)
  • Fitness (drop-in strength and cardio equipment, drop-in Group Exercise classes, Personal Fitness Training)
  • Intramural Sports (tournament and league play)
  • Outdoor Program (Equipment Rental Center, Trips and Clinics, Challenge Course, drop-in climbing wall activities)
  • Sport Clubs (student-led teams from Archery to Wrestling)
  • Special Events (Turkey Triathlon, Mt. Ogden Hike, Dive-in Movies, Ogden Climbing Festival)