Each student is assigned an academic adviser from his or her school. The adviser provides information on distribution, major-minor, and graduation requirements and maintains advisee records. The adviser also refers the student to appropriate persons or offices when extra assistance is needed and can help locate information on academic policies, procedures, and deadlines. In addition to meeting their advisers during advance registration periods, students should actively seek their assistance before academic problems develop. Moreover, by working closely with their advisers, students can be more informed about their wide range of educational opportunities. Positive student-adviser relationships are most likely to develop with frequent interaction and open communication.
Qualified students can pursue special prestigious academic opportunities such as the Rhodes Scholarship, Truman Scholarship, Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship, Minority Leaders Fellowship Program, and the All- USA Academic Team- recognition. For information on the institutional nomination process and other details, contact the Office of the Provost.
The Ithaca Opportunity Program (IOP) sponsored by Ithaca College is designed to recruit, retain, and graduate students historically underrepresented in American higher education because of ethnic or racial background. Groups targeted are African American, Asian and Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and Native American.
Ithaca College also sponsors the New York State Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP). HEOP provides a broad range of services to state residents who, because of academic and economic circumstances, would otherwise be unable to attend a postsecondary institution. HEOP students meet both academic and financial guidelines set by the New York State Education Department and the College.
In addition, Ithaca College sponsors the New York State Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program (CSTEP). CSTEP provides academic enrichment and career-oriented experiences for students who want careers in science- and health-related fields or in licensed professions such as law and accounting. CSTEP students participate in internships, conduct research, and become involved with faculty or professional mentors to learn more about their areas of interest. Eligibility for CSTEP depends on a number of factors, including New York residency, ethnicity, and family income levels. Students are selected for participation both during the admissions process and during the school year.
More detailed descriptions of the programs, including application procedures, are under "Student Information" on p. 320.
The College sponsors a variety of internal grants and services to support continual improvement of teaching throughout the institution. These are all described in detail in the Faculty Resource Guide. Additionally, the coordinator for faculty development works closely with the College's Faculty Development Committee to identify topics for workshops designed to enrich the professional experiences of faculty members. Throughout the year, the College sponsors several faculty workshops and special programs on teaching skills and techniques.
The library, located on the second to fifth floors of the Gannett Center, is open 102 hours a week. It offers numerous services and resources in electronic and print formats for students and faculty in search of information. The collection contains books, periodicals, audio (compact disks, phonograph records, and tapes), and videos. Via the library's Web page, the College community has access to over 100 electronic indexing and abstracting services and full-text databases. These services, as well as an on-line catalog, are available from computer workstations in the library, from any computer connected to the campus network, and from home using a local Internet service provider. Reference librarians are available to provide instruction on how to use various print references as well as the Internet and other electronic resources. Librarians can recommend appropriate materials and research strategies. Training is available to students and faculty in the use of the latest electronic indexing and abstracting services, and using the Internet for research. The library also teaches a one-credit course, Library Resources and Methods of Research, that introduces students to the organization, arrangement, and efficient use of library materials. Information resources that are necessary for educational endeavors but are not owned by the library may be obtained using the interlibrary loan service. Through the South Central Research Library Council and OCLC, the library has access to over 17,000 libraries in the United States and abroad.
The writing center, located in Roy H. Park Hall, offers individual and small-group tutorials on a referred or self-selected basis to students needing assistance in any stage of the writing process. Other services include help with reading comprehension and study skills, individual instruction in English for nonnative speakers, and support services for students with disabilities. (See p. 232, "Writing Program.")
Students in all disciplines use computers operated by Academic Computing and Client Services (ACCS). Word processing is available to students and is taught by the writing faculty and in some courses. Every school in the College offers courses that include computing. Students studying such diverse topics as music theory, cognition and information technology, finance, physical therapy, or writing will find opportunities to use computers for class. An extensive collection of programming languages, data analysis packages, and business programs supports the curriculum.
The ACCS staff consists of a director and 16 full-time professional employees. Members of the staff provide free workshops and consulting services to Ithaca College students and faculty. The main office is located in Muller 102; phone 607-274-3030.
ACCS supports computer facilities with over 300 microcomputers on a campus-wide network. This includes five Macintosh and five Windows workstation classrooms, along with a number of open-access labs. The largest and most-used facility is the microcomputer complex on the first floor of Friends Hall. One lab is open 24 hours a day and the rest are open from early morning to late at night throughout the semester. Labs are staffed by student consultants who are skilled at helping people use the computers.
All Ithaca College students automatically receive an account on the IC3 system for access to the Ithaca College Information Services (ICIS) - a friendly, menu-driven system for sending and receiving electronic mail and accessing the library's on-line catalog services and the world-wide Internet. The College has installed network connections for students in all of the residence hall rooms. Students who have their own computers can use these connections for high speed access to campus computer resources and the Internet. There are no charges for these network connections. Students can also access the IC3 and library systems from their residences by modem.
Ithaca College has an active presence on the Internet and World Wide Web. The Ithaca College home page (http://www.ithaca.edu) serves as a campus-wide information system and contains a wide variety of information about the College, courses, class notes, current activities, and other related information. It is used daily by students and faculty.
Ithaca College seeks to ensure that all students have access to its programs and activities. The affirmative action officer and the coordinator of academic support services for students with disabilities are responsible for assisting students in accessing reasonable accommodations and in determining which accommodations are appropriate.
Reasonable accommodations typically include, but are not limited to, testing modifications, taped materials, note-taking support, special parking permits, and assistance with class registration.
For additional information, contact the Office of Academic Support Services for Students with Disabilities at 607-274-1005 (TDD - 607-274-1767).
