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RESOURCES/CAMPUS SERVICES

ACADEMIC GRIEVANCE – Student Academic Grievance Procedure provides a formal channel through which complaints concerning academic matters may be heard. For more information, contact Office of Student Life.

BURSAR’S OFFICE – Payment of fees may be mailed to the Bursar’s or presented at the cashier windows, 227 Meshel Hall (ext. 3133)

STUDENT TUTORIAL SERVICES (SI) - Provides academic support through tutoring in the 1500- and 2600-level courses. This tutoring assistance for lower division courses (exclusive of those served by the Math Assistance Center, Reading Lab, Writing Center, and Foreign Language Lab) is available to students referred by faculty or academic advisors or to students applying as self-referrals. These services are free to all currently enrolled students.

SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTION SERVICES (SI) - Provides free after-class study sessions in selected courses. Sessions are facilitated by an SI leader who previously took the course and was recommended by the professor. Students develop skills on how to learn, as well as what to learn. Informal, voluntary SI sessions allow students to: compare notes, develop study tools, discuss readings, and prepare for tests.

CLASS ABSENCE - If you are going to be absent more than three (3) days, call the Office of the Registrar (Ext. 3178). A notice will be issued to each of your professors. When you return to school, it is your responsibility to arrange with each professor to make up the work missed. Provisions for missed tests must be arranged with individual instructors.

COMPUTERS (Bytes ‘n Pieces) - Located on the upper level of Kilcawley Center, features state-of-the-art computers. Available programs include Microsoft Office 2000 Professional Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher. Also included are AutoCAD, SPSS, Internet Explorer, Netscape Communicator, and 3270 Emulation (SOLAR and SID access). Open to all YSU students with a valid ID. Quality laser printing is available for 10 cents per page. Floppy disks are available for purchase. There are an additional 11 computers in the Reading Lounge next to Bytes and Pieces set up primarily for Internet access, though other programs (Microsoft Office) are available. Bytes ‘n Pieces (Ext. 3516) is open six days a week and is fully staffed by computer-proficient students who can help you with questions on various software. Hours of operation are from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Student computer facilities are also located in Meshel Hall and Williamson Hall where Computer Center staff will assist you in the use of the equipment and software. For assistance in Meshel Hall, ask a student programming consultant located right outside the labs to help you with problems. You may also call the Help Desk (Ext. 1595), or call the main office of the Computer Center (Ext. 3036).

COMPUTER LABS (WILLIAMSON COLLEGE OF BUSINESS) - The Williamson College of Business Administration has three computer labs located on the 4th floor in Williamson Hall: Rooms 402, 404, and 415. The facilities in Williamson Hall provide the following software: Windows 2000, Microsoft Office 2000, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Snapshot Viewer, and Photo Editor. Other programs also included are: Netscape, IE, Adobe Acrobat 4.0, Aladin Expander 5.0, Arena 3.0, Insight, Peachtree, SPSS 8.0, Team EC, and Oracle. Student lab Assistants are available to answer questions and assist with basic information. For advanced computer assistance, please see your instructor. The Williamson College of Business Administration computer lab facilities also offer general computer mini-sessions held throughout the semester open to students, faculty and staff, unless otherwise noted. See the computer lab assistant in room 404 for more information.

COPY SERVICES - The Graphic Center and COMDOC’s Copy Services offer a full range of resume paper, astrobright colors, pastel papers and, of course, white. Two-sided copies, collated reports and bulk orders are welcome. The Graphic Center (Ext. 3560), located on the lower level of Kilcawley Center is open Monday-Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Fridays until 5:00 p.m. and COMDOC also located on the lower level of Kilcawley Center is open Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For more information, call (Ext. 3690).

DAY CARE - A newly renovated day care center was dedicated on June 9, 2000 in Fedor Hall. The Wee Care Day Care Center will house 125 children, ages six weeks through 10 years. Hours of operation are from 5:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Priority for acceptance is given to children of YSU students, with reduced rates based on income. For more information, please contact Allison Shaughnessy, Director, at (Ext. 2936).

DISABILITY SERVICES - Located in the Beeghly College of Education, Room 3310, this office delivers basic support services to students with disabilities. Any YSU student with a documented permanent or temporary disability may register with this office. Service for eligible students may include testing assistance, interpreters, use of a lounge for students with disabilities, advocacy, on- and off- campus referrals, registration assistance, classroom accommodations, limited reading and research assistance, and access to some forms of adapted equipment. For more information or to register with this office, call (Ext. 1372).

EMERGENCY - The emergency campus telephone number is 911.

EMPLOYMENT - The Office of Career Services, located at 1034 Jones Hall (Ext. 3515) provides services, resources, and information to meet the career development and placement needs of YSU students and alumni. Placement related resources include: job postings for on-and-off campus employment, listings for career and professional employment opportunities; an on-campus recruiting program, and annual career fairs. Individual career planning/placement counseling, workshops and resources are provided to help individuals in planning and implementing effective job search strategies, develop quality resumes and marketing materials, and prepare for employment interviews. Career Services Web Site: www.cc.ysu.edu/career-services.

ESCORT SERVICE - Escort service to and from parking lots, between buildings on campus, and to the near North Side is available by calling (Ext. 1515) or by stopping by the YSU Police Department on the corner of Rayen and Fifth Avenues. Escorts are available from 7 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday. The exception is summer semester, when escorts are available on a limited basis. Special arrangements can be made for those with disabilities. No escorts are available during break week unless previous arrangements are made.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND DIVERSITY OFFICE - Responsible for investigating allegations of discrimination and sexual harassment. Contact the office at 203 Tod Hall (Ext. 3370) for information, answers to questions, or to file a complaint.

FINAL EXAMS - The final exam schedule for each semester is in the Schedule of Classes. You should consult with your instructor regarding the final exam for each of your classes.

FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS OFFICE - The University has a comprehensive program of financial assistance which includes scholarships, loans, grants-in-aid, and college work study (student employment). These programs are administered by the Director of Financial Aid and Scholarships in Meshel Hall, 2nd floor (Ext. 3505).

FOREIGN LANGUAGE LAB - The Language Learning & Resource Center provides tutorial assistance to any YSU student currently enrolled in specified courses. Computerized language grammar drills are available to any YSU student for independent study. The Center is located in DeBartolo Hall, room 561. If you have any questions, call Ext. 3465, or e-mail at fll@cc.ysu.edu.

HEALTH INSURANCE - Contact Student Health Services, Kilcawley Center, First Floor (Ext. 3489).

HONORS PROGRAM - For information, contact Dr. Ronald Shaklee, Cafaro House (Ext. 4741/2772), or visit the YSU web site and click on the Honor’s Program icon. Honors courses are available to qualified students.

HOUSING (On-Campus)
- The University offers four resident houses for on-campus living: Cafaro House, Kilcawley House, Lyden House, and Weller House. Information on YSU’s residential campus community and an application for housing is available by stopping in the Housing Services Office on the first floor of Kilcawley House adjacent to Kilcawley Center or by calling Ext. 3547. Off-campus housing: Housing Services can provide you with a list of privately-owned residential homes and apartment/housing vacancies in the area (Ext. 3547).

ID CARD - Each student receives a photo ID card upon registering for the first time. This ID card is used for University identification and all registration activity through the Registrar’s Office (Ext. 3178). A lost or stolen ID card must be reported to the YSU Police. To replace the ID card, go the Registrar’s Office and present proper ID. There is a $20 fee for this service.

INTRAMURALS - More than 90 different sports are available for men and women, and co-ed teams and individual sports. For more information contact the Intramural Recreation Office, 200 Beeghly Center (Ext. 3488).

KILCAWLEY CENTER - Kilcawley Center is the heart of the University community for students, faculty, staff and alumni. The Center provides many services, conveniences and gathering places outside the traditional classroom.

LIBRARY (MAAG) - The William F. Maag, Jr. Library provides references, government documents, inter-library loans, OhioLINK direct borrowing, database searching, and other services necessary to the University community. For hours of operation, contact the Library at Ext. 3675.

LOCKERS - Lockers are available in Cushwa Hall, Moser Hall and Ward Beecher Science Hall. You may rent a locker for a fee with a valid YSU ID at Bytes ‘n Pieces (Ext. 3516) located on the upper level of Kilcawley Center. The University assumes no responsibility for property stored in a locker.

LOST AND FOUND - Lost your car keys, umbrella, gloves or book bag? Kilcawley Bytes ‘n Pieces (Ext. 3516), located on the upper level of Kilcawley, is the University’s central location for lost and found items.

MATHEMATICS ASSISTANCE CENTER - Tutorial assistance is provided for 1500 and 2600 (up to 2652) level math classes. For specific information, contact the Mathematics Assistance Center, Cushwa Hall, room 3090 (Ext. 3274).

MOTORISTS’ ASSISTANCE - Although they are not mechanics, they would be happy to assist you with car problems. Their on-campus services include: jump starts, lockouts, and the loan of lug wrenches, and gas cans. Assistance is available by calling Ext. 3051.

PARKING CONCERNS - Parking fines are paid at the Bursar’s payment windows in Meshel Hall. Appeal forms are available at Kilcawley’s Bytes ‘n Pieces, the YSU Police Office and Parking Services, Smith Hall (Ext. 3546).

PAYMENT OF FEES - Semester statements of account are mailed to preregistered students. Payment should be made by mail. If you have any questions, contact the Bursar’s Office, 227 Meshel Hall (Ext. 3133).

SEMESTER GRADE REPORT - Approximately one week after the semester ends, a grade report is sent to each student showing the semester’s grades and accumulated averages. If you have any questions concerning your grade report, contact the Records Office, 1013 Jones Hall (Ext. 3182).

READING AND STUDY SKILLS CENTER - Help is available in determining your personal reading level, analyzing study habits, and planning a program of individual instruction to improve your reading and/or study skills. Work is provided in areas of note taking, text reading, taking exams, concentration, memory, speed, vocabulary, and comprehension. For ESL students, help is provided in Conversation Group. The Center is located in 3312 Beegley College of Education. Call (Ext. 3099) for current hours.

RECREATION - Campus Recreation facilities are available free of charge to all enrolled students and, in the case of the Beeghly pool, their immediate family members. ID cards are to be carried and shown on request while you are either in Beeghly Center or Stambaugh Stadium.

REGISTRAR’S OFFICE - The Registrar’s Office processes all student registrations and changes of registration, the semester reports, and the semester Schedule of Classes. In addition, office and advisor copies of student transcripts, photo ID cards, and enrollment verifications are prepared in this office (Ext. 3178).

RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- A copy of The Code is available from the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs, 141 Tod Hall (Ext. 3532) or at the Information Desk in Kilcawley Center.

ROTC - MILITARY SCIENCE - The Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) is a series of elective courses available to YSU students who want to develop their leadership potential and better prepare for post college careers. Enrolling in the courses can take place at any time as long as the student has two years of school remaining. The Department of Military Science is located in Stambaugh Stadium, room 1112 (Ext. 3205).

STUDENT GOVERNMENT - The student body of YSU is represented by Student Government which operates under constitutional powers granted by the University. The legislative branch is composed of representatives from the six undergraduate units. Student Government Offices are located in Kilcawley Center, 2nd floor (Ext. 3591).

STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES - Located on the first floor in Kilcawley Center, Student Health Services is staffed by registered nurses. Physicians are on duty four hours a day, Monday - Friday, during the regular academic year and are available for three hours, one day a week, during break periods and summer term. Students are seen on an appointment basis and can make arrangements by calling (330) 941-3489. All services provided for students are strictly confidential. For on-campus medical emergencies, call Ext. 911.

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS or STUDENT ACTIVITY OFFICE - Information about student organizations, activities, fraternities, sororities, and sports clubs are available from the Student Activities Director (Ext. 3579) located in the Kilcawley Staff Office, upper-level Kilcawley Center, room 2100.

TEST INFORMATION - Composition Placement Test and/or the COMPASS Math and Reading Tests - contact Amy Reese in the Registrar’s Office, Meshel Hall, room 243 (Ext. 1343). ACT, Professional and Graduate School - Test application forms and testing dates for tests such as the ACT, MAT, GRE, CLEP, and PRAXIS are available from the Testing Center, 3107 Beeghly College of Education (Ext. 3175).

TRANSCRIPTS - Contact the Records Office at ext. 3182, or ext. 3184 for a recording with step by step instructions on how to secure transcripts.

WRITING CENTER - Located in Room 3002 Coffelt Hall (Ext. 3055). Call for current hours. The Writing Center offers one-to-one tutoring on a regular basis or as needed, evaluation of strengths in writing skills, reference materials, workshops, and one-to-one computer-aided assistance on the World Wide Web, word processing, and Microsoft Word.

YSU POLICE - University Police (Ext. 3527), located on the corner of Wood Street and Fifth Avenue, is open 24 hours a day. For emergency service, call 911. Campus emergency phones are located throughout the campus for calling the YSU Police for help and assistance.

     

 

 
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