2009-11 Marian University Course Catalog, fall 2010 edition

Personal counseling is available to assist all students who
experience problems that interfere with the realization of
their academic, interpersonal, spiritual, and vocational goals.
Students may seek counseling for a variety of reasons, some
of which may include problems with adjustment to university
life, family conflicts, relationship difficulties, depression,
anxiety, eating disorders, and substance abuse. The LCC is
designed to handle acute and short-term mental health
situations. Group counseling is available depending on
student need and interest. Referrals to off-campus
community agencies may be necessary and are available. Offcampus
referrals are at the student’s expense.
Peer Tutoring:
Peer tutors are usually available in most academic subject
areas. Students who have demonstrated academic excellence
in a specific subject area and have been approved by a faculty
member can tutor students who desire academic support in
those courses. This service is dependent upon tutor
availability for specific courses and is not guaranteed for a
specific course or at all times throughout the semester.
Resource Library:
Audio and video tapes and resource books are available for
check-out on topics such as: Praxis/PPST preparation,
graduate school admission (GRE, GMAT, MCAT), time
management, organizational skills, study strategies, notetaking,
test anxiety, speed reading, memory skills, stress
management, depression, eating disorders, substance abuse,
personal growth and development, and many others.
Students with Disabilities:
In response to requests by qualified students with disabilities,
the LCC arranges for reasonable and appropriate
accommodations in accordance with federal legislation
(Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Americans with Disabilities Act of
1990) and university policy. Auxiliary educational aids may
include note-takers, scribes, readers, enlarged text, extended
time for exams, and administration of exams in a reduced
distraction setting. Prior to the provision of accommodations,
current documentation of disability, condition, or impairment
must be provided to the director of academic support
services for review. Documentation consists of a diagnostic
evaluation, completed within the last three years, that
includes test results and recommendations, by an
appropriately qualified, licensed professional.
Study Skills Assistance:
Individual sessions, CDs, and booklets on issues such as testtaking
skills, test anxiety, time management, note-taking,
reading, and understanding textbooks are available.
Testing Services:
• Placement tests are administered to incoming
freshmen based on their SAT/ACT scores, and to
non-traditional transfer students who need a
placement determination. For more information,
refer to the catalog section, Assessment and
Placement.
• College Level Examination Program (CLEP) – for
more information, see the catalog section, Credit
and Advanced Placement.
• Pre-admission screening for adult students who have
never attended university or who have previously
attended non-accredited institutions. For further
information, contact the Office of Admission at
317.955.6300 or 800.772.7264.
Workshops and Success Seminars:
Workshops and seminars are offered on a regular basis and
as requested. Topics include study skills, test anxiety, learning
styles, test-taking strategies, and time management.
Mother Theresa Hackelmeier Memorial Library
See the University section for the description of the library
and its services.
Writing Center
Located on the lower level of the library, the Writing Center
offers a number of writing-related services for Marian
University students.
Individual Consultations – Tutors are available to assist
students in composing, revising, and editing all forms of
writing projects.
Word Processing – The writing Center assists in the
instruction of word processing and other writing-related
software programs.
Seminars – Occasional seminars are offered to interested
classes in research paper writing, developing ideas for essays,
and general composing and revising strategies.
Resource Library – Style manuals, dictionaries, software
manuals, and essay anthologies are available for overnight
checkout.
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