AVILA UNIVERSITY 25 All resident students select a meal plan option. Currently resident students have the choice of a carte blanche meal plan or a block plan. Full details are available through the Student Life Office at (816) 501-3660. Commuter students, faculty and staff have the opportunity to select one of several commuter meal  plans.  Commuter  meal  plan  information  and  contracts  are  available  through  Food Services at (816) 501-3755. Health and Child Care Services The nurse-directed health center is staffed by a registered nurse and offers free health services to  all  students.  Services  include  minor  illness/injury  assessment,  immunizations,  treatment with non-prescriptive medications and medical supplies, emergency care, referrals to campus resources or appropriate community health care resources. Health counseling and education are provided on an individual basis or through group programs. Health  Services  is  the  primary  campus  contact  for  student  health  insurance  information. Information about the Child Care Center and Montessori School is also available from this office. For more information, please call (816) 501-3668. Intensive Language & Culture Program (ILCP) The Intensive Language & Culture Program is designed to prepare international students to study at a university in the United States. Students study twenty hours of English per week, which includes  five  hours  in  each  language  area:  Speaking  and  Listening,  Reading  and Vocabulary, Grammar (structure) and Writing (Composition). The program features three levels of instruction. Class size is usually ten students or fewer to ensure personalized attention. Additional English practice is available through one-on-one instruction by faculty and tutors. Students may register for ESL classes and courses in their major during the same semester. Up to seven credits of non- ESL classes in their chosen major may be taken, usually in areas such as computers, mathemat- ics and the arts. Upon successful completion of the ESL program, students may study for a degree full-time. In addition, students learn about American customs and idioms, banking, shopping, telephone use and local transportation. They also have the opportunity to experience American society through trips to cultural events, entertainment and sight-seeing spots and shopping. For further details, contact the ILCP Department at (816) 501-3771 or (816) 501-3772. Intramural Sports Program The intramural program at Avila University is designed for the participation and enjoyment of the entire Avila community, regardless of ability. We strive to realize the benefits of social recre- ation and competitive involvement. This includes faculty, staff, undergraduate, graduate students and alumni. It is our goal to maintain a safe and fun environment. The philosophy of intramural sports is “competitive fun.” If you have questions or ideas, please contact the Student Life Office at (816) 501-3660.  Also visit our website under campus life at www.avila.edu. Montessori School The Avila Montessori School provides schooling for children age three to six (3-6), including kindergarten. Enrollment options are available in both full-day and half-day sessions. Certified Montessori teachers instruct classes. Days of service closely coincide with the academic calen-