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Frequently Requested Services:

 

For Community Members

 

For HSU Faculty Members

Any questions about types of service not covered here can be addressed to the HSU Office for Economic, Community, & Business Development at judevine@humboldt.edu. 

You can request service by calling or e-mailing OECBD, or by using our on-line service request form.

 

Assistance for Community Members

If you're looking to improve your job skills...

Humboldt Regional Occupational Program (HROP) provides: tuition-free classes and on-the-job training; entry-level job skills; skill upgrading if you're already employed; preparation for advanced training or education and help in getting a job.

If you are at least 16 years old, or currently enrolled as a junior or senior in high school, you can enroll. Courses are also available for adults. HROP provides educational opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, accent, religion, political affiliation, sex, age or handicap.

High school based programs are offered during the school day. HROP programs not offered on high school campuses during the school day are offered throughout the day, evenings and weekends depending on the specific course.

Contact HROP at 445-7018 or e-mail pvecchio@humboldt.k12.ca.us, HROP is located at 901 Myrtle Ave., Eureka.

 

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If you would like to take advantage of HSU's Extended Education program...

Extended Education is the self-supporting educational outreach department of HSU. In addition to providing a wide variety of special interest courses open to community members, Extended Ed allows people to concurrently enroll in almost every regularly offered HSU course without being formally admitted as a full-time or part-time student. Programs include continuing education for teachers and others, the opportunity to earn a certificate in Eco-tourism, a variety of music workshops, youth courses in music, language and the arts, and educational opportunities for seniors.

Individuals interested in teaching a course through the Office of Extended Education can find more information here.

Contact the Office of Extended Education at 826-3731 or e-mail extended@humboldt.edu.

Additional information can found at the Office of Extended Education's web site.

 

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If you need help with your existing business, or help starting a business...

BizNet is the "one stop shop" for business assistance and development. BizNet is the primary resource for business assistance in Humboldt and Del Norte counties, and it is operated by the North Coast Small Business Development Center. Like this HSU Office, NCSBDC is a member of the Prosperity Network, a collaboration of economic development and business service providers.

Contact BizNet at 445-9035 or e-mail biznet@northcoastsbdc.org. BizNet is located at the Prosperity Center, 520 E. Street, Eureka, and is open M-F 8-5.

 

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If you would like to hire a student or work with an intern...

HSU's Career Center can help employers fill their job openings with the right student:

• Part-time Jobs: Send in your announcements for part-time, temporary and summer jobs to have them listed on-line for HSU students.
• Full-time Jobs: List your full-time jobs in the Career Center and they will be shared with students and alumni via email.
• Work Study: Hire students for career-related or community-oriented work through this financial aid program and you will be reimbursed for a portion of their wages.
• Internship: Satisfy your short term staffing needs while helping a student gain valuable on-the-job experience. Internships can also help you evaluate prospective employees before making permanent hiring decisions.
• Job Skills List: The Career Center maintains a Job Skills List for employers needing temporary help at home or office. Students sign up for carpentry, childcare, clerical/computers, gardening, housekeeping, labor/painting, moving and tutoring. The lists are updated monthly.

Contact the Career Center at 826-3341 or e-mail career@humboldt.edu.

Additional information about employing students can be found at the Career Center’s web site.

 

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If you would like to provide students with a Service Learning experience...

Service Learning is a collaborative program between HSU and the community in which students participating in service learning courses have the opportunity to apply their academic skills to meet actual community needs. Additionally, the Service Learning Center helps to coordinate local and national community service events.

Contact Service Learning and Experiential Education at 826-4964 or e-mail amb2@humboldt.edu.

Additional information can be found at the Service Learning Center's web site.

Youth Educational Services (YES) supports HSU students in creating and implementing volunteer programs that provide service to community members of all ages. YES currently has 13 active programs, each of which was created with a particular service goal in mind. Programs range from mentoring youth to offering support for refugee and Spanish-speaking families to providing companionship to seniors. Student volunteers typically spend 2-3 hrs/wk in their service activities.

Contact YES at 826-4965 or e-mail yes@humboldt.edu.

Additional information can be found at the YES web site.

 

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If you would like the assistance of a faculty member...

Some HSU professors are available to answer questions, assist with projects, or direct their students to internship or service-learning opportunities. In some cases (usually for more-involved services) a fee may be required. Please bear in mind that faculty members have heavy teaching, scholarship, and service workloads that may prevent them from providing assistance.

The best times to contact faculty with project proposals is the beginning of each semester. Specifically, it is best to contact faculty in August/September for the fall semester, or January for the spring semester. By the middle or end of the semester, faculty members are far less likely to have time to address requests.

The Office for Research and Graduate Studies maintains a Faculty Expertise Directory, a searchable database listing the fields of expertise of the HSU faculty. Searches can be based on a particular field of expertise or on a faculty member's last name. For more information contact the OECBD.

 

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If you would like to learn more about intellectual property issues and Community/University collaboration...

Members of the community, including businesses and NGO's, may seek collaborations with HSU faculty, staff, or students on matters that involve intellectual property (patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets).

To ensure that the engagement/relationships between local businesses and HSU students, faculty, and staff working together on business development projects are positive and clear, we recommend that you discuss intellectual property issues at the beginning. Intellectual property rights are seldom a priority when a project is in its nascent stage. However, it's important to recognize that a small collaborative, exploratory project can evolve over time into a lucrative business enterprise. Therefore, we recommend the following steps to local businesses for initiating projects with Humboldt State faculty, students and staff:

1. If your proposed collaboration involves sharing your trade secrets or other potentially valuable intellectual property you have developed with HSU faculty, staff, or students, you should talk to staff at the HSU Office for Research and Graduate Studies, 826-3949. They will provide you with a sample nondisclosure agreement and encourage you to draft one before you initiate discussions with your potential campus collaborators.

2. Staff in the Office for Research and Graduate Studies can also provide you with HSU's policy regarding intellectual property, and samples of collaborative intellectual property agreements involving HSU and private businesses.

After these steps you are ready to talk to your potential collaborators! Note that the OECBD may be of assistance in identifying potential collaborators.

For additional information contact the Office for Research and Graduate Studies at 826-3949 or the HSU Office for Economic, Community, & Business Development.

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If you would like to use HSU's facilities for your organization's event...

Humboldt State University has a variety of theatre, physical education, classroom and auditorium facilities that are available for use by the following types of groups:

• government agencies

• nonprofit, charitable, education, or character-building organizations

• groups or individuals who will use the facility for educational or non-commercial uses

Contact Room Reservations at 826-4414 to inquire about availability and to reserve facilities.

After making your reservation you will be directed to contact the Department of Contracts, Procurement & Risk Management at 826-3512 to discuss requirements and cost for use of State owned facilities. If use is approved, a lease agreement will be prepared. After authorizing signatures are received from all required campus parties, the lease will be sent to the lessee for signature. The fully executed lease agreement and the required certificate of insurance and endorsement must be received by the Department of Contracts, Procurement & Risk Management prior to use. An invoice will be sent to the lessee after use of the facility.

The University Center encourages use of its facilities by students, campus, and community organizations to enhance the educational experience and social interaction.

The University Center has three multi-purpose rooms and seven conference rooms available for use by campus and community organizations. The capacities of the multi-purpose rooms vary from 150 up to 400. The conference rooms seat between 8 and 20 people. Fees for off-campus organizations using MP rooms start at $100/day ($50/half day) and $30/day for conference rooms. Off-campus groups using University Center facilities shall provide comprehensive general liability coverage with limits of not less than $1,000,000 for personal injury and property damage to any person in any one accident or occurrence.

For information regarding University Center facilities and catering please contact John Erickson at 826-4414.

 

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If you would like rent media equipment...

Instructional Media Services' Media Distribution has a wide variety of recording and presentation equipment available for rental purposes to the community.

For additional information see the Media Distribution web page.

 

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If you would like to tour the HSU campus...

You may join a guided tour of the campus for prospective students. These are conveniently available Monday through Friday at 10:00 am and 2:00 pm. Tours begin in Siemens Hall 215. Guided tours are also available on Saturdays at noon at the Library steps.

To schedule your visit, or for more information contact the Office of Admissions at 826-4402.

If you would like to schedule a tour of a specific department or college, contact that department/college office.

 

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Assistance for HSU Faculty Members

If you would like to find project opportunities in the community...

The HSU Office for Economic, Community, & Business Development can assist faculty members in matching their needs with a variety of community resources. Contact Bob Judevine, 826-3916 or e-mail judevine@humboldt.edu.

 

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