General Information
Resources for Students
(Catalog pages 29-36)

The Student Services Building on Lovett Avenue on the Newark campus provides students with “one-stop shopping.” At this facility, students can quickly and easily complete a wide range of administrative tasks, including registering for courses, changing course selections, obtaining I.D. cards and unofficial transcripts, printing copies of their course schedules, tuition and fee payment, financial aid, flexible spending accounts, and dining services. Services tailored especially for foreign students, scholars and their dependents are also available.

THE RICH RESOURCES OF THE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY

The University of Delaware Library includes a rich array of electronic and print resources. The Library includes the Hugh M. Morris Library, where the main collections are housed, the Library Annex, three branch libraries on the Newark campus - the Agriculture Library, the Chemistry Library and the Physics Library - and a fourth branch, the Marine Studies Library on the Hugh R. Sharp Campus in Lewes, Delaware.

The collections parallel the University’s academic interests and support all disciplines. Books, electronic databases and books, electronic journals, periodicals, microforms, government publications, electronic databases and software, maps, manuscripts, media in video and DVD format, and Internet access provide a major academic resource. Library staff members provide a wide range of services, including assistance with electronic library resources, reference assistance, interlibrary loan, instructional programs, and assistance to users with disabilities. The Library’s AskRef Live! service provides online live reference service many hours of the week.

Over 2,700,000 volumes of books and journals, more than 40,000 electronic journals, more than 230 databases, as well as more than 3,400,000 items in microtext are included in Library collections. The Library’s resources are broadly based and comprehensive, with emphasis on the social sciences, humanities, science and engineering. Library Special Collections of rare books and manuscripts include the Delaware Collection; the Unidel History of Chemistry Collection; the Unidel History of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture Collection; manuscripts, such as the papers of Emily Coleman, Tennessee Williams and William Butler Yeats; and archives, including those of American Poetry and the Bird and Bull Press. Library Digital Projects including the University of Delaware Library Postcard Collections with more than 2,000 images of Delaware is accessible online at www.lib.udel.edu/digital/.

The Library is a depository for publications of the U.S. Government and for all patents issued by the U.S. Patents and Trademarks Office.

The University of Delaware Library Institutional Repository using DSpace software provides access to original research by University of Delaware faculty and staff via the Web at http://dspace.udel.edu. Faculty research collections from images of tissue arrays to Disaster Research Center report are easily available to the UD community and the world.

The Morris Library provides seating for approximately 3,000, more than 200 public access Internet workstations, more than 175 wired Internet ports and wireless Internet access in much of the Library for laptop users. The newly-constructed Student Multimedia Design Center, located on the Lower Level, provides more than 70 computer workstations with access to multimedia applications software, 2 studios, as well as the Internet. The Morris Library also includes a large Reserve Room designed for quiet study, group study rooms, a periodical reading room, a Special Collections area including an exhibition gallery and a reading room with a controlled environmental system for rare materials, Instructional Media carrels and Media Viewing Room, and an Assistive Technology Center with special equipment and computer access.

The University of Delaware Library Web (www.lib.udel.edu) offers access to the Library's vast electronic resources, including DELCAT, the University's online catalog (delcat.udel.edu/).

The Library provides online electronic access to more than 240 databases, including a large number of full-text databases with full electronic articles, as well as many reference databases in all disciplines. Electronic library resources are accessible to University of Delaware students, faculty and staff from residence halls, offices and buildings throughout the University, and to University uses from off-campus using a UD computing account. The Library Web page serves as a gateway research tool and provides access to electronic resources on the Web, including those licensed for UD faculty, staff, and students. To assist users in navigating the Web, the Library has created more than 105 subject Web pages in academic disciplines. Each subject web page includes a “Guide to Internet Resources” which points to a selection of some of the best Web sites in each subject area.

The Library is a member of the Association of Research Libraries, the Center for Research Libraries, CIRLA (Chesapeake Information and Research Library Alliance), and PALINET, through which it is connected online to OCLC, the Online Computer Library Center.

For further information, call (302) 831-2965. For Library hours, call (302) 831-BOOK (2665), or check the Library Web site www.lib.udel.edu.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES

The information technology resources available at the University of Delaware are unparalleled. The University’s commitment to providing a superior technology environment enables students and faculty to pursue academic studies and to conduct the business of campus life easily and effectively.

Students communicate with their professors and peers, conduct research, and submit assignments using a wide range of technologies for their academic work. A Student Multimedia Design Center in the Morris Library enables students to use the latest technology to create multimedia projects for assigned course work as well as personal use.

All University classrooms are connected to the campus network, which enables faculty to use a wide variety of multimedia services and devices in their teaching. Many faculty use a learning management system or other web tools to enhance their courses. Some faculty use personal response systems (clickers) to engage students in class material as well as foster a collaborative atmosphere to enhance student learning. Many classrooms have network connections at student seats to facilitate the use of laptop computers during class. The University also has wireless access zones across campus including the Morris Library, selected classrooms, residence hall lounges, dining areas, and locations where students gather. Students can locate wireless access zones by viewing an online campus map at (www.udel.edu/wireless).

General access computing sites are located conveniently across campus where students may use desktop computers or connect their laptop computers via the wired or wireless network (http://www.udel.edu/sites). At these sites, each student may print 100 black and white pages every six months without charge. Detailed information about the University’s PrintLess printing policy can be found at www.udel.edu/topics/printless.

Instructional video is broadcast by the University’s television network, and many classes include special viewings as part of course requirements.

ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS ABOUT COMPUTERS ON CAMPUS
How can I get help for general computing problems?
For questions about general computing problems, contact the Information Technologies (IT) Help Center. You can browse the Center’s web site for online answers (www.udel.edu/help), including step-by-step instructions about setting up and using UD supported software. You can call the Center at (302) 831-6000 or send e-mail to consult@udel.edu.

Online videos located on the “Consulting on Demand” web site (www.udel.edu/cod) can help you with a variety of tasks as you use your computer on UD’s network. All videos play on both Macintosh and Windows computers with free software: Quicktime or iTunes. You can stop, start, and rewind these videos to review sections of an episode. Each episode is available on a subscription basis (RSS or iTunes) or “on demand” (download episodes at your convenience). You can also access the series of videos from the IT Help Center’s web site www.udel.edu/help.

Where can I get information about recommended computer hardware and software?
The Technology Solutions Center (TSC) can help you decide which computer products are best suited to your needs. You can evaluate systems on display and read accompanying literature from manufacturers. The TSC also prepares standard configurations that can be found at www.tsc.udel.edu. The TSC (located in Room 002B Smith Hall) is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. You can call the TSC at (302) 831-8895, send e-mail to tsc-info@udel.edu, or browse its web site http://www.tsc.udel.edu.

What computer should I bring to campus?
If you plan to bring a computer to campus, you must bring one that meets the University’s current minimum system requirements. Because computing technology changes rapidly, please check the TSC’s web site (www.tsc.udel.edu) or call (302) 831-8895 for the most up-to-date information regarding minimum system requirements. For your convenience, the University also recommends that you bring a printer to campus.

How do I connect my computer to the campus network?
It depends! Students can connect their computer directly to the campus network in their residence hall room. Off-campus students can dial-in to the network from all regions of Delaware as well as parts of Maryland or connect through DSL or cable modem service. Browse the IT Help Center’s web site (www.udel.edu/help) for the most up-to-date information about how to connect. For further information, call the IT Help Center at (302) 831-6000. The University also has wireless access zones across campus including the Morris Library, selected classrooms, residence hall lounges, dining areas, and locations where students gather. Students can locate wireless access zones by viewing an online campus map at www.udel.edu/wireless.

Visit the Dean of Students Office for Guidance and Support

The Office of Campus Life is directly responsible for overseeing crisis management, the Judicial System, Residence Life, the Center for Black Culture, and multi-cultural programs. In addition, the office can approve student-initiated withdrawals from the University and serves as an advocate for students who are having problems that might affect their educational progress. You can contact the office at (302) 831-8939 or (302) 831-2117.

ACADEMIC ADVISEMENT TO KEEP YOU ON TRACK

UNDERGRADUATE ADVISEMENT
Academic advisement is available to all students, and students are strongly encouraged to seek regular advisement through their assigned advisor. Assignment of students to advisors is coordinated by their college or major department. To find out who your faculty advisor is, call your major department or academic dean’s office, or use your personal logon to your academic record in UDSIS. Students who have not yet declared a major are placed in the University Studies Program and are advised by professional staff affiliated with the University Studies Program (see below).

Academic advisors can help students with course selection, choice of major, maintaining progress toward a degree, career goals, and selection of graduate or professional schools. All freshmen are required to consult with an advisor and obtain the advisor’s approval for course selection for the next semester. Academic advisors can also provide referrals to support services for students who need help with personal, medical, or other issues. Successful undergraduate students tend to be those who meet with their advisors at least once each semester.

University Studies Program
The University Studies Program advises students who have not declared a major, providing them with guidance in choice of courses for each term and eventual choice of major. The Center's professional advisors provide a full range of services to students from the time that they enter the University until the time that they declare a major, when they will be assigned an advisor from within their new program. The website of the University Studies Program includes extensive information to help University Studies students choose courses appropriate for majors that they may be considering – please see http://ust.udel.edu/.

Associate in Arts Program
Students in the University's Associate in Arts Program for Delaware residents are served by professional advisors who maintain office hours in Elliott Hall in Newark as well as at the UD Academic Centers in Wilmington, Dover, and Georgetown. The Associate in Arts advisors ensure that students maintain timely progress toward completion of their Associate degree, and also work with them to facilitate their transition to the Newark campus as juniors pursuing a bachelor's degree.

Students Who Have a Declared Major
Students’ who have a declared major and are affiliated with a specific college, usually seek the assistance of their faculty advisor or the Assistant Dean of their own college, but if in doubt, the student is welcome to consult with professionals from the University Studies Program for referral to the appropriate office. Advisors in the University Studies Program are happy to assist students who are considering a change of major or merely want more information on opportunities available to them.

Graduate Advisement
Graduate students usually work one-to-one with their faculty advisor or thesis/dissertation director. In some departments, the student’s thesis/dissertation committee members may also provide advisement. The graduate student’s advisor is generally agreed upon at the time of admission or soon after.

Continuing Education Advisement
Current and potential continuing education students should consult the Adult Centers for Continuing Education Student Services (ACCESS) (see:www.continuingstudies.udel.edu/access) for career counseling and interest assessment, educational planning and academic advisement, and administrative assistance. Offices are located in Newark at 116 Pencader Dining Hall and in Georgetown at the William A. Carter Partnership Center on the Owens Campus of Delaware Technical & Community College. Daytime and weekday evening appointments may be arranged by calling (302) 831-2741 in Newark, or (302) 855-1630 in Georgetown. Administrative help is available for those planning to register for credit and noncredit courses.

MAXIMIZE YOUR ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

The Academic Enrichment Center offers activities that provide undergraduates with extensive academic assistance, through individual tutoring, group study sessions, academic success and study skills workshops, personal and social advising, and referral assistance, throughout the year. These programs and activities are designed to help students maximize their academic performance while pursuing degree programs.

TUTORIAL SERVICES: Individual and group tutoring are available in a wide range of subject areas. All tutors have faculty recommendations and are screened by the Academic Enrichment Center. In addition to the services mentioned above, the AEC publishes a directory of tutors for students who wish to select and pay for their own tutors. This TutorFind directory is available in the Academic Enrichment Center lobby and is updated regularly.

LEARNING DISABILITIES/ADHD SERVICES: Students with documented learning disabilities and/or ADHD receive accommodations as determined by the University’s Documentation Review Committee (DRC). Documentation guidelines are available online and at the AEC.

Individual accommodations are provided on a case-by-case basis. In addition to providing eligible students space in the Test Accommodations Center (TAC) for extended time in a reduced-distraction setting, LD/ADHD staff members may provide other assistance, including referrals to other AEC and UD supportive services.

THE SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM, an academically intensive five-week residential program, is offered to a limited number of incoming freshmen who have been accepted to the University and who would benefit from these academic support activities prior to their first semester. This program enables selected freshmen to become acclimated to the campus, giving them an opportunity to take coursework in mathematics, English, and academic self-management and to participate in a variety of academic support and enrichment activities.

THE JOHN HENRY TAYLOR SCHOLARS PROGRAM is designed for students pursuing baccalaureate degrees in the fields of mathematics and science. Participants include students who are underrepresented in these fields with regard to ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and/or educational preparedness. John Henry Taylor Scholars are given the opportunity to participate in individual and group tutorials, mentoring, study skills, and enrichment activities. The program is designed to assist academically able students and provides opportunities for leadership. John Henry Taylor Scholars are invited to begin their studies in the Summer Enrichment Program.

THE STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES PROGRAM (SSSP) is a comprehensive support service that combines academic, personal and career counseling, tutoring, cultural enrichment, personal advocacy and mentoring for students who meet program eligibility guidelines. The primary objective of the Student Support Services Program is to equip qualified students with the skills and resources necessary for academic success and, ultimately, college graduation. The program is funded by the U.S. Department of Education. University of Delaware undergraduates, with potential to be in the first generation of fouryear college graduates in their families, students who come from limited-income backgrounds, and students who have a documented disability are encouraged to apply for the program.

For more information, please contact the Academic Enrichment Center, 148-150 South College Ave., Newark, DE 19716, (302) 831- 2805 or visit: www.aec.udel.edu.

NEED HELP WITH MATH?

The Math Tutorial Site provides free tutorial assistance and other resources for students of Intermediate Algebra (MATH 010), most one hundred level math courses and Calculus (MATH 221, MATH 241). The Tutorial Site provides math problem assistance (limited tutorial assistance in mathematics by qualified undergraduate students, and graduate students). It also has solution manuals to most of the math textbooks of courses mentioned above, and a library of Algebra, Precalculus, and Calculus textbooks. The Tutorial Site is located in 106 Ewing Hall. Students who would like information about private math tutors should contact the Academic Enrichment Center at (302) 831-2805.

IMPROVE YOUR WRITING SKILLS

The University Writing Center offers individualized consultations in writing to University students. Writers at any level and from any discipline may attend the Center at no charge. Center consultants are prepared to discuss any aspect of writing. They can help writers decide on topics, how to organize information, revise a draft, document sources, or self-edit. In addition, the Center offers advice on prewriting strategies, essay exams, documentation styles, and thesis or dissertation writing.

The Writing Center is located in 016 Memorial Hall. Although appointments are not always required, students are encouraged to reserve a time by logging on to http://www.english.udel.edu/wc/.

SUPPORTING THE ACADEMIC SUCCESS OF ALL STUDENTS

The University is committed to creating an educational community that is intellectually, culturally, and socially diverse, enriched by the contributions and full participation of people from different backgrounds. As part of its strong commitment to support a diverse student population, the University offers a number of programs and services for students in particular fields of study. These programs have been highly successful in supporting the success of students from underrepresented groups and those who face challenging social, economic, educational, or other life circumstances.

A.S.P.I.R.E. ((Academic Support Programs Inspiring Renaissance Educators) is housed within the Delaware Center for Teacher Education and encourages underrepresented students to pursue a career in teaching. The program provides students with academic support through regular meetings with their ASPIRE (academic) advisor. In addition, tutors, study skills classes and study groups are available to ensure student’s success. In scheduled meetings with students in the various teacher education majors, students can discuss areas of professional development and mutual interest in a collegial atmosphere. For further information, call (302) 831-2334 or visit www.udel.edu/dcte/aspire/index.html.

THE EXCEL PROGRAM is a comprehensive college academic and financial support program for students in the Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics. The Program provides financial assistance, academic advisement and career development support to students from groups who are underrepresented in the various areas of business. The Excel Program includes a pre-freshman Summer Enrichment Academy and provides academic and professional development opportunities from freshman through senior year. Interested individuals should contact the Excel Program coordinator at 302-831-4369 or visit the college’s website at www.lerner.udel.edu/advising/Excel.html.

NUCLEUS is an interdepartmental program in the College of Arts and Sciences. Funded by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Undergraduate Science Education Program, its goal is to recruit, retain and graduate academically talented students, including underrepresented students, majoring in the sciences. NUCLEUS assists such students in attaining their bachelor’s degree and encourages them to pursue advanced degrees in the sciences. Concentrating on mentoring and student advisement throughout the undergraduate career, this program provides comprehensive academic enrichment services. Academic monitoring, community outreach and undergraduate research opportunities create an environment that encourages positive integration and academic achievement. For further information, call (302) 831-3095 or visit www.udel.edu/NUCLEUS.

RISE (RESOURCES TO INSURE SUCCESSFUL ENGINEERS) is a comprehensive support program for students in the College of Engineering. A key component of the RISE program is the summer bridging experience, which takes place before the freshman year to provide a transitional period for incoming freshmen through a strictly regimented schedule, mandatory study halls and tutoring. Throughout their college experience, RISE students receive tutorial assistance, as needed, as well as guidance in time management, academic mentoring, career and professional development workshops, interaction with faculty, student organizational participation and academic achievement recognition. These services are designed to promote academic and career related success. For further information, call (302) 831-6315 or visit www.engr.udel.edu/rise.

ENSURING THAT ALL STUDENTS FEEL WELCOME

The University is committed to creating an educational community that is intellectually, culturally, and socially diverse, enriched by the contributions and full participation of people from different backgrounds. Toward that end, the University seeks to increase the racial and cultural diversity of its student body, faculty, and staff, to create a climate that encourages all members of the University community to respect and appreciate individual and cultural differences, to promote equity for people of different backgrounds in all areas of University life, to develop organizational practices that involve the participation of diverse groups, and to enhance the curriculum by including the perspectives of different races, cultures, and genders. The Commission to Promote Racial and Cultural Diversity (www.udel.edu/diversity/) guides the University in carrying out these goals. The President appoints Commission members. Promoting an improved environment for all students, faculty and staff is a primary goal of the Office of Affirmative Action and Multicultural Programs, which supports the functions of the Affirmative Action Office, the Office of Women’s Affairs, the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) Community Office, and the caucuses of the Commission to Promote Racial and Cultural Diversity, namely, the LGBT, African Heritage, Latino Heritage, Asian Heritage, and religious and spiritual life caucuses.

Matters related to discrimination based upon race, ethnicity, gender, class, sexual orientation, disability, religion and acts of intolerance are of concern to this office. The office plans educational workshops for the campus community, drawing upon the talent and experience of faculty and staff. Under the leadership of the Assistant Vice President for Affirmative Action and Multicultural Programs, the office seeks to foster a greater awareness and understanding of issues that will promote an improved environment for students, faculty, and staff. The offices are located in Hullihen Hall, rooms 124 and 305-307. For further information, please contact (302) 831-8735.

UNDERSTANDING WOMEN'S ISSUES

The Office of Women’s Affairs works with the University community to increase awareness and understanding of women’s issues, including gender bias in the classroom, acquaintance/date rape and sexual assault, and women’s health and career concerns. The office coordinates programs and supportive services that encourage women to develop their intellectual talents, achieve academic objectives, identify long-term goals, and participate equally and fully in society. Support and confidential advice for women and men with concerns, including sexual harassment and possible grievances, are available. Call (302) 831-8063 for more information or visit www.udel.edu/OWA.

The University is committed to achieving equity for women and to responding to their concerns in all University endeavors. The Commission on the Status of Women (CSW–see www.udel.edu/CSW/), which reports to the President of the University, consists of faculty, staff, and students. The CSW identifies problem areas, makes recommendations for change, and works closely with the Office of Women’s Affairs and other units to implement change. Recommendations have been implemented in the areas of safety; sexual assault; sexual harassment; sexism in the classroom; salary equity; child care; and recruitment, promotion, and retention of women. The CSW also initiates programs on women’s and gender issues. The CSW sponsors awards and funding programs to recognize women’s accomplishments, as well as the accomplishments of those men who work to promote women’s issues. This includes the Student Travel Award Program, which provides funding for students presenting scholarly papers and participating in panel discussions, the Geis Student Research on Women Conference, and the Bessie Collins and Mae Carte Awards for returning adult women students.

IS ENGLISH YOUR SECOND LANGUAGE?

The English Language Institute is a University support service for foreign students who need to improve their language skills for graduate or undergraduate study. The Institute offers six levels of intensive language instruction, which address listening, speaking, reading, vocabulary, and writing skills. For graduate and undergraduate students, the Institute offers two courses in English for academic purposes. One focuses on developing the oral/aural skills necessary for such academic activities as note taking, test taking, oral presentations, and seminar discussions, and the other emphasizes composition skills necessary for research and college writing and reading skills for improving speed and comprehension. Students in the Institute receive tutoring as well as access to computer-assisted instruction. Additional programs offered by the Institute include a testing preparation course to develop skills and strategies for taking the language proficiency sections of such tests as the TOEFL, GRE, and GMAT. The ELI also offers business English courses, a semi-intensive evening program, a Prelaw, and a PREMBA program. Private tutoring in language skills also is available. Discounts are available for spouses of graduate students and visiting scholars; fee waivers are accepted for full time employees and their qualified family members. The Institute is located at 189 West Main Street, Newark, DE. For further information, call (302) 831-2674 or visit www.udel.edu/eli.

WELCOMING MEMBERS OF OUR INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY

The Office of Foreign Students and Scholars offers a support system for students (both undergraduate and graduate) as well as for students in the English Language Institute, and visiting scholars and their immediate families.

Services include immigration regulations, academic and personal counseling, and cultural adaptation. Information on travel abroad and travel advisories are available. The Office of Foreign Students and Scholars is located at 30 Lovett Ave. For more information, call (302) 831-2115.

KEEPING OUR STUDENTS HEALTHY

The Student Health Service (SHS), nationally accredited by Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC), located in Laurel Hall on the south end of the The Green, provides out-patient and in-patient medical services for all undergraduate and graduate students. The SHS is staffed by well-trained, fully licensed professionals. The physician staff are board certified, board eligible, or fellowship trained in the following specialties: family practice, pediatrics, gynecology, internal medicine, sports medicine, and adolescent medicine.

SHS physicians and nurses are available to see patients from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. On-call physician coverage is maintained for telephone consultation on nights and weekends when the SHS is open. Students may see nurses, nurse practitioners, or physicians by appointment. Students without appointments are screened by a triage nurse; seriously ill patients are seen immediately and may be referred directly for hospital emergency care. Other patients are treated or scheduled for further care based on the urgency of the illness or injury.

Services include X-ray and some laboratory testing, surgical treatment for minor lacerations, EKG testing, some non-operative orthopedic services, University of Delaware Emergency Care Unit (UDECU) hospital transport services and evaluation and referral for complex medical cases. Out-patient services also include an immunization clinic for allergy injections, routine immunizations and travel vaccines, gynecologic service, and a sports medicine clinic in the Bob Carpenter Sports/Convocation Center. Many prescription and over the counter medications are available in the SHS Dispensary. A number of prescription card plans as well as most major credit cards, checks, and cash are accepted for these medications. The SHS also provides equipment (sharps containers for lancets, needles, etc.) and information on the availability of other services on campus for the handling of infectious medical wastes (e.g., material contaminated with blood or other potentially infectious materials). Through its Self- Care Cold Clinic and Self-Care Wound Clinic, the SHS supports students with educational materials and some complementary over-the- counter medications, providing self-directed care for minor health problems.

The SHS also assists a sexual offense support (SOS) group to help survivors of sexual offense, and to provide individual education on acquaintance/date rape awareness and prevention.

All full-time students are eligible for these services and are charged the semester and winter session health fee. This fee does not cover X-ray costs, prescription drugs, orthopedic appliances, private ambulance services, some special injections, P.P.D. tests, off-campus laboratory testing sent to private labs, and any off-campus transport for medical care specialists. The student health fee also supports the mental health services offered through the Center for Counseling and Student Development. Part-time matriculated students can receive health services by paying the health fee for full coverage, or by purchasing a particular service. The University sponsors an optional accident and sickness insurance program for all admitted full- and part-time students. All services listed are provided as of January, 2007 and are subject to change. For more information, call (302) 831- 2226 or visit www.udel.edu/shs. To ensure confidentiality, do not use e-mail to correspond with SHS practitioners on personal health issues.

COUNSELING CENTER TO HELP YOU FULFILL YOUR POTENTIAL

Services at the Center for Counseling and Student Development include individual counseling, group counseling, career development programs, a career library, special interest workshops and consultations with University groups and individuals. These services are available to all matriculated students who pay the Student Health fee. The Center is staffed by psychologists, psychiatrists, and counselors who are trained to assist college students achieve their full academic potential, make realistic career and education plans and work toward resolution of personal concerns. At the Center, students may freely discuss, in a confidential and professional setting, any concerns they may be experiencing. The Center also serves as a referral agency by helping students who need specialized assistance to locate appropriate campus and off-campus resources. To make an appointment, visit or call one of the campus centers: 261 Perkins Student Center (302) 831-2141 or 209 Laurel Hall (302) 831-8992. More information can be found at www.udel.edu/counseling.

PROMOTING STUDENTWELLNESS
Balancing academics, employment, finances, relationships, friendships, family, and social activities while in college can be difficult. It can also take a toll on one’s physical and emotional health. The Wellspring Student Wellness Program promotes students’ behavioral and emotional wellness and helps students evaluate options for maintaining healthy lifestyles, through prevention, intervention, support and education. Core topics addressed by the program are those most salient to the well-being of traditional college-aged persons, such as nutrition, fitness, stress management, relaxation, body image, disordered eating, recreational drug and alcohol use, tobacco cessation, gambling, issues regarding sexuality, sexual assault, dating violence, but others are also covered.

Specific services provided for University of Delaware students are as follows:

• Individual appointments with a Behavioral Health Specialist for any of the topics listed above;
• Substance abuse screening, assessment, brief interventions and/or counseling with a Substance Abuse Counselor;
• Sexual assault and/or dating violence 24 hours, 7 days per week crisis intervention, support, and information;
• Wellspring, Sexual Offense Support Services (S.O.S.), or Promoters of Wellness (Pow!) educational outreach programs;
• Volunteer opportunities within S.O.S. and Pow!;
• An opportunity to serve on a council, coalition, or committee addressing on-going wellness initiatives;
• Resource materials for class papers, projects, and/or presentations in residence halls, classrooms, clubs, or the community;
• Wellness classes and undergraduate internships for academic credit;
• Help for friends and significant others;
• College student peer support.

Wellspring also provides services for parents, UD faculty and staff, and others in the community:

• Consultation about both on-campus and local community health-related resources and how to navigate the systems;
• Information about student’s development in relation to wellness or health concerns and the college environment;
• Support regarding a student’s on-going or new wellness concerns which may be exacerbated by the college experience;
• Guest speakers for events, clubs or classes;
• Support, information, and referrals to assist in helping students with their personal issues and academic performance.

For more detailed information, please go to www.udel.edu/Wellspring.

HELPING ATHLETES MEET ACADEMIC GOALS

The University of Delaware is committed to promoting the academic and athletic achievement and personal development of its student-athletes. Toward that end, Student Services for Athletes (SSA), a comprehensive program of support and life skills development, assists student athletes with making the best possible academic and personal adjustment to the University.

The staff of Student Services for Athletes works closely with coaches, faculty, and student services personnel to help studentathletes balance the demands of their academic responsibilities and participation in athletics. Student Services for Athletes directly assists student-athletes through counseling, academic support, workshops and programs, teaching, and publications.

SSA also serves student-athletes through co-sponsorship of the student-athlete advisory council and the HENS peer mentoring program. The program serves the professional community through its research, training, and consultation activities, and by publishing and presenting to other professionals providing support services to student-athletes.

The SSA staff is comprised of professional staff, graduate students, and interns in both counseling psychology and athletic counseling, all experienced in general counseling issues as well as issues specific to student-athletes.

For additional information, please contact the offices of Student Services for Athletes in 108-G Delaware Field House, telephone (302) 831-4571, or visit the SSA web site at www.udel.edu/ssa.

ACCESSIBILITY FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) OFFICE
The ADA Office is committed to providing equal access for students with permanent, documented physical and emotional disabilities and temporary medical conditions. The Office assists students to be independent through reasonable accommodations that are determined on a case-by-case basis. It is the student’s responsibility to self-identify as early as possible and to meet with the Coordinator to discuss individual needs on a timely basis. Please contact the ADA Coordinator by phone (302) 831-4643, by TDD (302) 831-4563, by FAX (302) 831-3261, by e-mail, kmancini@udel.edu, or visit the web site at www.udel.edu/ADA. The office is located at 413 Academy St., Room 165, in the Office of Human Resources, Newark, DE 19716.

THE ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT CENTER-STUDENTS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES AND/OR ADHD
The Academic Enrichment Center (AEC) is committed to providing equal access for students with documented learning disabilities and/or ADHD. The University’s Documentation Review Committee (DRC) reviews documentation submitted by students who request accommodations. Eligibility for reasonable accommodations is determined on a case-by-case basis utilizing established documentation guidelines. Students with disabilities who qualify for accommodations at both the ADA Office and the AEC may be accommodated at either location depending upon their needs. Please contact the Academic Enrichment Center by phone (302) 831- 2805/1639, or visit the web site at www.aec.udel.edu. The AEC is located at 148-150 South College Ave., Newark, DE 19716.

Students with temporary disabling conditions should contact the Americans with Disabilities Act Office (ADA) to discuss temporary accommodations.

PREPARE FOR FUTURE SUCCESS WITH CAREER SERVICES

The Bank of America Career Services Center offers career planning, experiential, and job placement programs to provide matriculated students with a variety of opportunities to learn about and prepare for eventual careers. Career planning and experiential programs are available to students at all academic levels, while job search services are directed to students in the final year of their degree program. Assistance is also available to alumni.

Experiential programs provide an excellent means for exploring career alternatives and building one’s resume. These include the (credit and non-credit) internships, volunteer opportunities, and part-time and summer jobs. Resources are available for locating local, regional, national, and international internship and volunteer placements. Both undergraduate and graduate students may participate in these opportunities concurrently with classes, in the Summer or Winter Sessions, or during leave of absence from the University. Positions relate to a wide variety of academic disciplines. Part-time and summer jobs in the region are listed online at www.udel.edu/CSC/. Internships are managed by eRecruiting. Registration with Career Services is necessary for participation.

Career planning programs are available to assist students in preparing for employment. A special workshop series covers such topics as resume writing, vita and dossier preparation, interview techniques, and job search strategies. These and other programs are offered to students and alumni throughout the year. The Career Center web site provides an updated listing of all programs. Students also may discuss career-related concerns in individual interviews with professional staff members.

The Career Resource Center, a comprehensive library of career-related information, contains materials for students to use on site and online. Resources include books; experiential opportunities; trade publications; employer directories; occupational literature; graduate and professional school information; full-time vacancies; and parttime and summer job openings. Videotapes and cd’s enable students to experience simulated interviews, learn company background information, and view career programs. Computer terminals in the Career Resource Center provide access to the World Wide Web. The center’s home page (www.udel.edu/CSC/) introduces students to career-related events, job listings, employer information and graduate and professional schools worldwide.

Employment Services, including a Campus Interview Program, Credential Service, Resume Referral Service, job fairs, and employer information are available to UD students nearing completion of their academic degrees. The Campus Interview Program includes more than 300 business, industry, government, and service organizations who visit the campus annually. An additional 500 employers participate in the twelve job fairs offered each year. The Credential Service provides a centralized repository for reference materials for students and alumni.

The Bank of America Career Service Center is located at 401 Academy Street. For further information on the Experiential Program or Credential Service, call (302) 831-1232. For general information, call (302) 831-2392, and for information on the Campus Interview Program, call (302) 831-2391 or visit www.udel.edu/CSC/.

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