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applicable, are customized to focus on particular disciplines or fields of
study ensuring that the workshop content is relevant to your needs.
Topics regularly covered include time management, getting the most from
lectures, critical reading, problem-solving, preparing for and writing
exams. Study Skills coaches offer personal coaching either by appointment
or on a drop in basis during regularly scheduled hours, and will refer
students to other academic resources when appropriate.
For more details contact Studying for Success:
Location: Room G28, Main Level, Killam Library
Telephone: 494-2404
Website: http://sfs.studentservices.dal.ca/
24. Study Skills/Tutoring Service
Students can access a range of academic support services through the
Studying for Success Program, including study skills and tutoring
services. For information, consult the website at
http://sfs.studentservices.dal.ca/
25. Turnitin.com
Plagiarism is considered a serious academic offence. Dalhousie University
subscribes to Turnitin.com , a service which allows instructors to check student papers
for originality. Academic Computing Services and the Dalhousie
University Libraries jointly support this service.
Faculty who wish to use this service can get started at
http://academicintegrity.dal.ca/Turnitin%20at%20Dal/
Intructions_for_usin.php
Resources for developing awareness among students, and to help them
avoid plagiarizing are available at http://academicintegrity.dal.ca/
26. University Bookstore
The University Bookstore, owned and operated by Dalhousie, is a service
and resource centre for the university community and the general public.
The Bookstore has required and recommended texts, reference books and
supplies, as well as workbooks, self-help manuals and other reference
material. As well, you can find titles by Dalhousie authors.
The Bookstore carries all necessary and supplementary stationery and
supplies. Also available are gift items, mugs, clothing and crested wear,
cards, jewelry, class rings and backpacks with new items being introduced
on a regular basis. A Special Order department is located at the customer
service area and will order and ship books worldwide and work with
faculties and departments to meet their specific needs..
The main Bookstore is situated on the lower level of the Student Union
Building on University Avenue, and is open year round, Monday to
Saturday (hours vary throughout the year).
The Health Sciences Bookstore has the largest and most complete medical
book section in Atlantic Canada, with over 2,000 titles in stock. Thousands
of other titles are specially ordered annually, and the department ships out
books to consumers and hospitals throughout the world. The Health
Sciences Bookstore is located in the Dentistry building, 5981 University
Avenue, and is open year round, Monday to Saturday. Hours vary
throughout the year.
The Sexton Campus Bookstore is located in the Student Service Centre at
1360 Barrington Street (Building B) and is open from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Monday to Friday. It supplies texts and reference books required for
Architecture and Engineering students as well as crested clothing,
stationery and other supplies.
The Bookstore website has online ordering capabilities, for both textbooks
and general merchandise. Visit the Bookstore online at http://
www.dal.ca/bookstore.
27. University Health Services
The university operates a medical clinic, in Howe Hall, at Coburg Road
and LeMarchant Street staffed by family doctors and nurses. Further
specialists’ services are available and will be arranged through the Health
Service when indicated. All information gained about a student by the
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Health Service is confidential and may not be released to anyone without
signed permission by the student.
Appointments are made during the clinic’s open hours, from 9 a.m. to 10
p.m., Monday to Friday and 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday,
by calling 494-2171. In the event of an urgent medical problem, students
may seek medical advice during clinic hours. After hours, students may
wish to seek assessment at the local emergency room. The QEII emergency
room on Summer Street is the closest emergency room.
All students must have medical and hospital coverage. All Nova Scotia
students are covered by the Nova Scotia Medical Services Insurance. All
other Canadian students must maintain coverage from their home
provinces. This is especially important for residents of any province
requiring payment of premiums. All non-Canadian students must be
covered by medical and hospital insurance prior to registration. Details of
suitable insurance may be obtained from the Student Accounts office prior
to registration. Any student who has had a serious illness within the last
12 months, or who has a chronic medical condition, may wish to contact
and advise the Health Services; preferably with a statement from the
doctor. Further information is available on our website at
http://www.healthservices.dal.ca.
28. University Secretariat
The University Secretariat provides professional and administrative
support and advice to the Board of Governors and University Senate so as
to facilitate their effective governance of the University.
The Secretariat manages, coordinates and informs the effective operation
of the Board and Senate by:
• Supporting the operations of the University's governance bodies and
their respective standing and ad hoc committees;
• Proposing and developing objectives and plans to establish and
achieve priorities;
• Advising on governance issues and developing and implementing
policies, procedures and processes that reflect governance best
practices;
• Developing, implementing, managing and coordinating the University
academic integrity, student discipline & academic appeals policies and
processes, and maintaining official records relative to these processes;
• Serving as a repository for University policies and information and
data on matters relating to University governance; and
• Facilitating communication and collaboration with key stakeholders.
Visit the website at: http://secretariat.dal.ca/
29. Writing Centre
The Writing Centre’s programs recognize that students in all disciplines
are required to write clearly to inform, persuade, or instruct an audience in
term papers, laboratory reports, essay examinations, critical reviews and
other academic assignments. Students benefit from discussing their work
with supportive instructors and peer tutors.
The Centre currently offers a number of services. The main office in the
Learning Commons allows students to obtain advice on writing issues.
Tutors also work part of the week at the Sexton Library and the Kellogg
Library. Finally, seminars are held throughout the university year on
topics such as essay writing, science writing, mechanics of writing, English
as a second language issues, admission applications, etc.
Contact the Writing Centre by visiting the main office in the Killam
Learning Commons, calling 494-1963 or emailing at writingcentre@dal.ca.
Students can also obtain information on services, hours of operation, and
links to writing resources at http://www.writingcentre.dal.ca.