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Academic SupportAcademic Computer ServicesStudents can take advantage of a number of first-class technology resources available at Temple University, including the TECH Center, a state-of-the-art technology facility on Main Campus at 12th Street and Montgomery Avenue with over 600 computers available for student use. Software needed for all academic disciplines is centralized in the Center, making it easy for students to find the programs they need. Additional features include specialized multimedia labs, breakout rooms for group study, video served to lab computer desktops, wireless lounge space, EZ-Stop Internet browsing stations, and a Starbucks café. In addition, for the convenience of students, there is 24-hour access to the Center. For more information on the TECH Center, go to http://techcenter.temple.edu. The Computer Services Help Desk is also located in the TECH Center. At the Help Desk, professional consultants offer technical assistance on a wide range of computer topics. To obtain assistance, students can stop by the Help Desk on the first floor of the TECH Center, call 215-204-8000, or send e-mail to help@temple.edu. In order to use the computer resources at the TECH Center as well as Temple's numerous applications and systems available online, you will need your AccessNet username and password. With this login information, you can gain entry to the TUportal website (http://tuportal.temple.edu), a single gateway to the University's most popular services, including TUmail, Blackboard, OWLnet, Diamond Dollars, the Cherry & White Pages, My Backpack, and My Housing. TUmail is an integrated e-mail system accessible anywhere on the Internet to students using a Web browser or software such as Microsoft Outlook or Netscape Mail. The Blackboard system enables faculty and students to share coursework materials and discuss topics online. OWLnet allows students to review course prerequisites and register for classes, view rosters, check grades, view account balances and financial aid information, and pay bills, all on the Web. For up-to-date information on the rapidly-changing nature of technology at Temple, including wireless access and security awareness initiatives, go to the Computer Services website at www.temple.edu/cs. For the locations of Computer Services Help Desks at Ambler, Fort Washington, Tyler, TUCC and the Health Sciences Center, go to the Walk-In Support section of the Computer Services website (www.temple.edu/cs/helpdesk/contact/walkin.htm). In Fall 2006, Ambler Campus opened its new Ambler Learning Center, a state-of-the-art facility incorporating smart classrooms, wireless technology, new computer labs/classrooms, breakout room and study lounges.
AdvisingIt is recommended, and in some cases required, that students consult with an advisor prior to registration. The advisor reviews the proposed coursework and attempts to keep students informed of the requirements for graduation. In addition, the advisor helps the students achieve breadth in the curriculum and provides other assistance needed. Academic advisors strive to avoid errors when advising students about program requirements, although the college cannot assume liability for errors in advising. Students must, therefore, assume primary responsibility for knowing the requirements for their degree and for acquiring current information about their academic status. Students are required to meet with an advisor when they do not meet the academic standards set by their college. See the Academic Policies section of the Bulletin, called Probation and Dismissal, for detailed information. Each school, college, and campus of the University offers a range of academic advising for students. Professional advisors and/or faculty advisors help students plan curriculum, choose majors, make vocational and post-graduate plans, and resolve a variety of academic issues. Students should consult the specific advising unit in their colleges and schools for services and policies that apply to them. Please refer to your school or college section of this Bulletin for locations and specific information about these units.
Degree Audit Reporting System (DARS)Debbie Bennett-Kenney, DARS and Transfer Systems Coordinator DARS stands for the Degree Audit Reporting System. Students and advisors can use DARS both to track and plan students' academic progress toward completion of an undergraduate degree in their declared or proposed major. DARS shows students how their Temple University courses, transfer courses, and courses in progress apply toward degree requirements. It enables a student to explore alternative academic programs and gives detailed and accurate information about the student's academic record. DARS is updated every week on the second business day. Students can access and print out their individual DARS document through OWLnet. Students can learn more about DARS at the DARS website, including how often the reports are updated, information about how to interpret the DARS, general resources available in the DARS office, and general information about the system. Pre-Professional Health Studies advising and programsNeida Pérez, Ed.M., Director Pre-Professional Health Studies Advising Center 1810 Liacouras Walk, Suite 100 215-204-2513 healthadvising@temple.edu The Pre-Professional Health Studies Advising Center at Temple University serves undergraduates interested in developing an academic and co-curricular profile that will increase their success in post-graduate and professional endeavors. The Center provides academic advising, co-curricular, and professional development opportunities for students interested in preparing to go to professional school in:
The Pre-Professional Health Studies Advising Center provides advising support for students to help them identify their academic strengths and interests and the paths that will best prepare them to fulfill their career aspirations within the health professions. Specifically, the Center provides:
All entering, transfer and current students with an interest in applying to health professional schools are strongly encouraged to develop an alternative plan, which might include exploring opportunities in the health care profession in the following areas:
Post-Baccalaureate Program in Health Professions This program is designed to help recent college graduates prepare to enter professional schools in medicine. The ideal candidate is a recent college graduate with a strong academic record in a field other than science. This is not a remedial program or a program for those wishing to raise their academic records. The core program consists of four year-long courses: General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, General Biology and General Physics. Standard Temple University undergraduate tuition schedules and fees apply. Financial aid loans are available for qualified students. For more information contact the Director. The Temple MedScholars Program The Temple MedScholars Program provides outstanding students provisional admission to the Temple University School of Medicine at the same time they are accepted into Temple University. As Temple MedScholars, students will spend their undergraduate years in Temple's Honors Program; after completing their bachelor's degrees, they will begin their professional medical training in the Temple University School of Medicine, leading to the degree of Doctor of Medicine. The Temple MedScholars Program is highly competitive. Successful candidates will have strong academic records (high school GPA 3.75 or higher) with 4 years of math and science, a combined SAT score of 1350+, superior letters of recommendation, and an articulate, thoughtful essay. Participation in an interview day is required. Successful candidates are expected to demonstrate a genuine understanding of, and dedication to, the medical profession. The University LibrariesLarry P. Alford, Dean of University Libraries The Temple University Libraries form an extensive network of services and resources to support the educational and research needs of the University's students and faculty. The combined collections include more than 3 million volumes and 27,000 current serial subscriptions, and over 300 research databases, as well as extensive collections of microforms, maps, photographs, and audiovisual materials. Special collections include the Urban Archives, which document the development of the Philadelphia metropolitan area since the mid-19th century; the Blockson Afro-American Historical Collection; the Rare Books and Manuscripts Collection; the Contemporary Culture Collection; the Science Fiction and Fantasy collections; the Philadelphia Dance Collection, and the University Archives. As a participant in the Federal Depository Library Program, the library receives 68 percent of the publications issued by the U.S. Government Printing Office. It is also a depository for all official publications of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Information retrieval: Research databases, full text resources, the online catalog, electronic reference, and other information and services are at library.temple.edu. The online catalog (diamond.temple.edu) lists library holdings and course reserves and their circulation status, and links directly to selected electronic course reserve materials. Expert assistance in using the library resources is provided by reference staff. Students are introduced to basic information literacy skills through TILT, a self-paced online tutorial, the completion of which is a requirement of the University's Core Curriculum for all incoming first-year and transfer students. Librarians also provide user education classes tailored to individual courses. Individual questions are answered in person, as well as by phone, e-mail, online chat, and IM. When local resources do not supply needed material, Temple students and faculty may directly request books from other universities and colleges through the E-Z Borrow Program, or request article copies and books through the Temple Libraries' interlibrary loan service. Locations:
Reading rooms and libraries are also maintained by several academic programs. The following facilities are located on the Main Campus:
Math and Science Resource Center (MSRC)Mona Zaoudeh, Director 215-204-8466 Hours of Operation for Fall and Spring Semesters: Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday - 8:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.. Saturday, closed (Summer I and II hours of operation can be found on the MSRC website) The MSRC offers individual tutoring throughout the semester to help students learn and master math and science course content. MSRC tutors are graduate and upper-level undergraduate students majoring in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics and related fields. These tutors receive special training to develop effective tutoring strategies in their specific field of study. This training prepares tutors to help students, especially those new to University-level courses, overcome their difficulties. Students who are unable to visit a tutor during the MSRC's hours of operation can receive tutoring via the Internet at www.temple.edu/msrc. A tutor will review questions submitted via this website and respond within 24 hours. In addition to tutoring services, the MSRC provides an array of resources to help Temple students achieve their academic goals. Tutors use sample problem sets approved by academic departments to conduct exam review sessions that emphasize fundamental principles introduced in the classroom. At the end of each semester, final exam review sessions are provided for classes with high enrollments. During these sessions, tutors reinforce material presented during the course and address specific questions students may have. The MSRC has a fully-equipped computer laboratory/classroom designed for working in mathematics and science, and for assisting other students who are working on web-based assignments or need to use specialized software such as Matlab or Maple. The workstations have both color and laser printers to produce finished, high-quality assignments. The MSRC also has a Laptop Loaner Program so that students can access online assignments and software while working with a tutor. In addition to the computer laboratory, the MSRC also has a resource library where students may borrow materials, such as textbooks, student solutions manuals, reference books, and programmable calculators. A valid Temple student ID is all that is needed to use any of the MSRC's resources or services. Visit the MSRC office or website (www.temple.edu/msrc) for up-to-date announcements and resources. The Russell Conwell Educational Services CenterMichael Stokes, M.Ed., Director If you want to enhance your leadership skills, chart a career path, do better academically, review/prepare for a class, or prepare for graduate school, come to the Russell Conwell Center (RCC). The RCC is a network of programs providing comprehensive academic support, professional development, and leadership training to facilitate student retention and graduation and to help students prepare for their future careers. The RCC provides individualized services to students and fosters a supportive community where students can explore their interests, build skills, and seek the assistance they need to achieve their goals. Throughout the academic year, specialized assessments, educational workshops, tutorial services, certificate skill proficiency programs, professional development seminars, peer mentoring, leadership enrichment, and academic counseling are offered to students. The RCC also has six computer labs and a laptop loan program for student use. The RCC employment program hires numerous students as tutors, Assistant Teachers, and instructors during the year. Furthermore, the RCC serves as the home of the Supplement Scholarship Committee, providing annual scholarships to over 100 Temple University students. In addition to serving students during the academic year program, the RCC offers a six-week Summer Bridge Program for entering freshmen through its “Freshmen Admission Programs” described below. Students with a GPA above 2.8 have the opportunity to take part in an undergraduate research experience and a simulated graduate school experience through the RCC Ronald McNair Program (see below). The McNair Program is designed to prepare students who desire to pursue a doctoral degree to enter a graduate program. The RCC also serves Philadelphia high school students who aspire to attend college through two Temple University Upward Bound Programs. The RCC offers a wide range of services and supports students in high school and undergraduate education and preparation for graduate school. Stop by and see how we can assist you. Freshman Admission Programs to the Russell Conwell Center [Act 101, Educational Services Component, and Student Support Services, which is funded by the U.S. Department of Education]: Graduate School Preparation Program [Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program, funded by the U.S. Department of Education]: Pre-College Programs [Upward Bound and Math Science Upward Bound Programs, both funded by the U.S. Department of Education]: Tutoring ServicesTutoring at no charge is available in the following schools, colleges, and departments: Main Campus and Health Science CampusAccounting Alliance for Minority Participation (AMP) Bridges to Baccalaureate Program College of Health Professions Economics Engineering Finance French Intellectual Heritage Kinesiology (formerly Physical Education) Management Information Systems Mathematics and Sciences Resources Center (MSRC) Online tutoring available at www.temple.edu/msrc/OnlineTutoring.html Pharmacy, School of Praxis Tests Risk Management and Insurance (RMI) Russell Conwell Educational Services Center Social Administration, School of Statistics University Writing Center
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