UHD 2000/2001 Catalog UHD Catalog Home | Academic Programs | University College Table of Contents | Previous Section | Next Section | Index | How to Use the Online Catalog 23 Dan R. Jones, PhD, Dean Room 655-South, 713-221-8007 New students to UH-Downtown are first admitted into University College. This college is responsible for their academic progress until they officially declare a major field of study and have an official degree plan approved. Students are encouraged to officially declare a major when they have completed 30 to 60 credit hours. For additional information, contact the Office of the Dean of University College. Academic Advising Center Room 360 South, (713) 221-8006 Advisors in the Academic Advising Center assist UH-Downtown students in completing the university’s general education curriculum, selecting courses each semester and deciding upon a major field of study. The Center also assists students with filing degree plans and obtaining evaluations of previous college and university courses. Academic Counseling Center Room 644 South Academic counselors are available to provide assistance and guidance to students on academic issues. Counselors work with students on setting goals, managing time, and dealing with unforeseen difficulties that may jeopardize academic success. Support programs are also available to help students with physical or learning disabilities. 24 Educational Talent Search and Upward Bound Educational Talent Search and Upward Bound reach out to students in Houston public schools with programs and activities designed to encourage college-going rates among under-represented populations. These highly successful efforts have significantly increased the number of students who go on to college in the schools where these programs are present. Academic Outreach Programs UH-Downtown offers a variety of programs in cooperation with area high schools to encourage high school students to continue their education after graduation and to prepare them to succeed at the college level. These programs provide intensive training in reading development, English composition, critical thinking and analysis, and specific preparation in mathematics and the natural sciences.