Public Relations and Publications Office (737-1878)
The Office of Public Information and Publications offers and coordinates services to enhance the visibility and accurately project the image of Augusta State University. The office is responsible for news/media relations, publications, advertising, institutional identity, and strategic public relations planning.

Public Safety Services (737-1401)
Services provided by the Public Safety Division include escort service upon request, engraving of personal property, correcting minor vehicle problems, and most importantly twenty-four hour police protection and first aid, which have priority over other services. Public Safety can be reached by dialing 1401 from any campus phone, except pay phones.

Research Center (737-1710)
The Research Center is a nonprofit organization established to serve the Central Savannah River Area. The center is an integral part of Augusta State University and utilizes the expertise of the faculty and staff. The center provides all types of research. Specific survey services offered include political surveys, market research, and other data collection and analysis projects.

A benefit to the university is student involvement in research activity. Many of the projects are of a type that permits students to serve effectively as support personnel. The center is self-supporting, and depends upon users' fees charged to the clientele.

Start Up Center (731-7979)
The center combines a variety of student advising and transition support programs designed to assist students in achieving their educational goals and accessing the full range of campus services and learning opportunities. Located on the third floor of Washington Hall, START UP is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and until 4:30 p.m. on Friday during the semester. Between academic semesters, the office closes at 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The START UP Center offers a series of informational opportunities referred to as OARS (Orientation, Advising, Registration, Special programs). General information on these programs is included in the student's acceptance packet. In addition to the individual ASU Prep appointments, and Orientation Programs offered to new undergraduates prior to each term, START UP provides a wide range of transition supports through START UP Download ( http://www.aug.edu/startup/) and on MOO, the Mobile Orientation Office that rolls throughout the campus at key points during the term.

One of the primary functions of the START UP Center is to advise undergraduates who are as yet undecided about their majors. START UP is staffed by full-time academic advisors dedicated to assisting students in formulating their educational plans by guiding them through course selections and linking them to relevant programs and support services. Upon selection of a major, the staff assists with the transition to the new advising department.

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