TEMPLE UNIVERSITY

Undergraduate Bulletin for 1998-1999

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Temple University Center City (TUCC)

Telephone: (215) 204-TUCC
Website: http://www.temple.edu/tucc/

Administration

• Julie Reich, Ph.D., Director
• Jacqueline Seguin, M.S., Associate Director
• Deidra Lyngard, B.A., Director of TUCC Non-Credit Programs
• Denise Berardi, M.Ed., Advising Coordinator
• Harry Carpenter, B.S., Facilities Manager
• Marvin Hill, M.Ed., Manager of Media and Computer Resources

Facilities

The University occupies 10 floors at 1616 Walnut Street, minutes away from City Hall and most of Philadelphia’s business and entertainment resources. The campus space includes the TUCC Director's Office on the first floor, a bookstore, a conference center, the Institute for Continuing Studies, The Business Agenda, Extension Services, the Real Estate Institute, the Temple Association for Retired Professionals (TARP), the Library Resource and Computer Center, and TUCC's Media Services Center. Altogether, there are over 50 classrooms and seminar rooms, labs and studios at the campus.

• Parking -- As a service to our students, TUCC has negotiated parking discounts at several nearby garages. TUCC has no affiliation with these garages or any role in their policies. In order to get the discount, you must have your parking ticket stamped and show proof of affiliation if asked. You may use the parking validation stamp in the Director’s Office, where we also have a detailed list of participating garages. The rates after 4:00 p.m. range from $3.50 to $6.00.
• Lounges are conveniently located on the 4th, 5th, and 6th floors. You’ll find interoffice phones there, also, in case you need to call another Temple office.
• Vending machines are located on the 5th floor. And if you need change while you’re there, change machines are also available in the same area.
• Copy machines are on the 4th or 5th floors.
• TTY access is located on the 1st floor in the Director’s Office, and is available for staff, student, and faculty use. The phone number is (215) 204-1900.
• An official Temple University ID (access card) is available to all faculty, staff, and students with current semester confirmation. Photos are taken on the first floor. Call the Director’s Office at (215) 204-TUCC for the time this office is open.
• Conference Facilities -- Temple University Center City (TUCC) provides convenient, professional meeting facilities for the University and surrounding businesses and organizations. Support services are available to ensure successful conferences and meetings. Call Carol Conner at (215) 204-4357 for more information about TUCC’s Conference Center.

Academic Credit Programs (See the Continuing Education section of this Bulletin )

Most of Temple University’s schools and colleges offer courses at TUCC during the academic year. You may take one or a few courses here without formally applying for admission to the University. If you choose to enroll in a degree program, you may complete selected full degrees at TUCC. These include undergraduate degrees in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, English, History, and Women’s Studies, and graduate degrees in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, General & Strategic Management, History, Human Resource Administration, International Business, Journalism, Law, Liberal Arts, Management Science/Operations Management, Marketing, Real Estate, and Risk Management & Insurance. Please call Denise Berardi, Advising Coordinator at (215) 204-4358.

Non-Credit Programs (See the Continuing Education section of this Bulletin )

• The Business Agenda (TBA) Call (215) 204-4335 for more information.
• Institute for Continuing Studies (ICS) Call Nancy Ambrose at (215) 204-6946 for more information.
• Real Estate Institute Call Pat Staub at (215) 204-1530 for more information.
• The Esther Boyer College of Music's Preparatory Division Call Annabelle Pelta at (215) 204-1512 for more information.
• Temple Association for Retired Professionals (TARP) is a membership organization designed for retirees. Call Martha Plenn at (215) 204-1505 for more information.
• School of Law Call (215) 204-8982 for more information.
• School of Social Administration Call Lillian Gibson, CE Registrar, at (215) 204-6084 or Ken White, CE Director, at (215) 204-8832.

Student Services

• Credit Academic Advising & Registration -- Denise Berardi, TUCC’s Advising Coordinator, is here to give you the information and support you need. Her office hours are conveniently scheduled into the evening, so you can make an appointment to see her during the day, on your lunch hour, or after you leave work. Denise can also discuss transfer options and career-related topics. She’s a great listener with years of experience and lots of good advice. Please call Denise at (215) 204-4358 for information or an appointment. If you’ve already been formally accepted into a degree program, you are probably considered “matriculated” and should be advised by a representative of your school or college. If you’re in the College of Arts & Sciences (CAS), call the TUCC CAS adviser at (215) 204-1509 for an appointment. If you’re in the School of Business & Management (SBM), call the Undergraduate SBM Adviser at (215) 204-7672 or the Graduate SBM Adviser at (215) 204-7678. These phone numbers are connected to the Main Campus, so make sure you specify that you want your appointment at TUCC.
• The Bookstore is located in the lower level of 1616 Walnut Street. Visit the bookstore and get all your textbooks, magazines, pens and pencils, Temple shirts and hats, and light snacks and soft drinks all in one place. Call (215) 204-1527 for more information on specific items or store hours.
• Career Services -- TUCC’s Advising Coordinator, Denise Berardi, can help you with career-related information. She can talk with you about your options and help get you going in the direction that’s right for you. Please call her at (215) 204-4358 for an appointment. The MBA office also offers career placement services for currently enrolled MBA students and alumni. Please contact Barbara Markwalter, Assistant Director of the MBA program, at (215) 204-7678 for more information about this service.
• Cash Operations Office -- Need to pay your tuition bill? Or interested in having transcripts sent to graduate schools? TUCC’s Cash Operations representative is available to process payments for various student services including tuition, graduation, and transcripts. The representative will gladly update your validation stickers each semester once you are confirmed. Payment is accepted in this office by check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, and MAC. Call (215) 204-1175 for more information or assistance.
• Library Resource and Computer Center -- Using a computer or seeing library information is as easy as a trip to the Scholars Information Center (SIC) in TUCC’s Library Resource and Computer Center. You can also establish an e-mail account or buy your language tapes through the Center. If it’s audio-visual materials you need, the Center is well-equipped to service your requests. The staff helps you in using the mainframe and personal computers as well as conducting library research. Call Marvin Hill at (215) 204-1521 for more information on available resources or hours of operation.

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