Peer tutors are trained to assist students by teaching a range of strategies for invention, planning, organization, revision, documentation, and editing. Tutors use collaborative techniques to explore with students the requirements and possibilities of academic writing styles. The Writing Center also offers COLT, an online tutoring service for currently registered students. UHCL Alumni Association Founded in 1981, the UHCL Alumni Association represents over 30,000 graduates, and sponsors fund-raising, service and social programs. Active members receive a variety of benefits such as library privileges, access to computer laboratories, career and counseling services and special discounts at the university.
Membership is open to current and former students.
The UHCL Police serve the university community and visitors alike through law enforcement, crime prevention, traffic control and public assistance programs. The department enforces all university regulations and local and state laws. All UHCL parking permits are issued by the police, who also provide services such as unlocking vehicles, jump-starting dead batteries on vehicles, airing deflated tires and escorting individuals to vehicles. Police assistance is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.