2009-11 Marian University Course Catalog, fall 2010 edition

Academic Services
Academic Advising
Academic advising is available through each school and the
Office of Academic Affairs.
New students, full and part-time, are assigned to an academic
advisor by the Office of the Registrar. Assignments are made
according to the student’s declared major. Exploratory
students are assigned to a faculty member who assists them
in exploring options and planning their general education
base. Non-degree students may be assisted by the registrar
when the student is not part of a regular program.
After initial schedule planning, the student continues to
consult with the academic advisor about program changes,
educational goals, and general progress. The most important
reference tool for academic advising is the current edition of
the Marian University Course Catalog.
If a student needs to change a major or request a different
academic advisor, a Change of Major/Advisor form can be
obtained from the Office of the Registrar. After obtaining all
the necessary signatures, the form must be returned to the
Office of the Registrar for recording.
Computing Facilities
The university provides computing access in different areas of
the campus depending on the needs of the students. The
hours available for computing access will vary by area.
Wireless access to the local area network and the Internet is
available in all residential units, the library, the student
center, and all academic areas.
All computers in the two campus-wide labs, the library open
computing and discipline-specific
labs include word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, email,
and Internet-access applications. Discipline-specific labs
will have added software applications; for example, graphic
design and tutorial software.
Student lab assistants from the Department of Instructional
Technology are available on the first floor of the library to
answer questions, assist with problems, and provide informal
and scheduled formal basic training on how to use the
available software. Discipline-specific computing labs include
biology, chemistry, education, languages, nursing, performing
arts, and visual arts. Some labs also have student assistants
available to answer questions regarding academic software
applications installed in the lab.
Two computer classrooms are available for open computing:
Marian Hall 304 Computer Center and Library 008 located in
the library’s lower level. These classrooms support both
formal class use as well as open computing access by
students, faculty, and staff during non-class times. A
published schedule of class times and open computing times
are posted in the hall immediately outside of each lab.
Adjacent to Marian Hall 304, the computer classroom is an
open lab that is available Monday through Friday, during
daytime hours; please see the posted hours outside the lab.
Library 008 and library open computers are only available
during library hours.
Students can access their e-mail through the web at
https://webmail.marian.edu. Access to their CAMS portal is
accessed at http://camsap.marian.edu/estudent. Both CAMS
and e-mail accounts are available to all Marian University
students. New students are issued their new accounts as they
enroll. If you have forgotten your account information or your
account is not working, please request assistance by visiting
the Department of Technology located in Marian Hall 315.
Language Center
The Christel DeHaan Language Center, located in Marian Hall
207, provides electronic and media support for the study of
languages. Student stations are equipped with technology to
facilitate the study of French, German, and Spanish.
Computer stations offer possibilities for practice and skillbuilding
in vocabulary, language structure, reading,
composition, and review of historical and cultural
information. Access to the Internet broadens the scope of
resources and information available to the student. The
center serves as a classroom as well as an electronic library
for individual study.
Learning and Counseling Center
The Learning and Counseling Center (LCC) is a resource center
for the Marian University community. The staff of the LCC
provides academic support services, personal counseling, and
consultation to all students. Services are provided at no
charge to currently enrolled students. Consultation services
are also provided to faculty and staff.
Assessment and Screening:
Individual assessments are available to screen for learning
difficulties, attention deficit issues, learning style, substance
abuse, depression, anxiety, or eating disorders.
Reading and Learning Strategies Course:
COL 099, a three-credit course is offered each semester with
an emphasis on learning strategies, study skills, textbook
reading skills, and vocabulary development.
Crisis Intervention:
During normal daytime office hours, the director of
counseling and the LCC staff are available to provide crisis
intervention services to all students. Resident students
needing emergency mental health services during the
evening or weekends are directed to contact their residence
hall director or the Campus Police at 317.955.6789. Nonresident
students should call the local crisis intervention
number at 317.251.7575 or 911.
Personal Counseling:
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