Catalog - Virginia Intermont College

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machines (all with built-in heart monitors and personal receivers for television
sound), 27-inch TV’s, a spring-impact aerobic studio, 16 Nautilus-type machines,
a variety of free weights and dumbells. Additionally, the center is staffed by a
certified personal trainer.
J. F. Hicks Memorial Library houses a traditional print collection and also provides
access to many electronic resources. The library has over 160,000 items listed
in the Appalachian College Association catalog, which is shared with 26 other
Appalachian College Association members. Approximately 55,000 of these items
are print materials contained in the library, while online access is provided to over
97,000 electronic books.
Dozens of databases are available from the library’s website, which include many
full-text reference sources and full-text periodicals. Off-campus access is available
to VI students and faculty/staff.
The library’s computers offer internet access, Microsoft Office software, and print
services. Wireless internet access is available in all public areas.
Library services include reference service, bibliographic instruction for individuals
and classes, and inter-library loan service.
The Old Manse houses classrooms and faculty offices for the English department.
The Riding Center is located six miles from the main campus, just off Exit 10 of
Interstate 81. Situated on 120 acres of rolling hills and stunning landscapes, the
Center offers a variety of riding environments, including three arenas and the A.J.
Coyle Memorial Cross-Country Course. Virginia Intermont cares for 60 quality
school horses for students’ use, many which are on loan from well-known barns
and stables around the country.
A limited number of stalls are available for the boarding of private horses at a
charge of $5,000 for the academic year. Applications for a stall must be made
through the Director of Equine Studies.
The Intermont Photography Lab houses 2,500 square feet of laboratories for
both black & white and color film processing and printing in small, medium and
large-format as well as a laboratory for experimental and historical processes.
Such facilities make possible a wide range of courses including work in 35 mm
and large-format photography, color prints and slides, photo-silk screening, gumprinting,
blue-printing, dye-transfer, cibachrome, and a variety of other highly
specialized techniques.
FATC, located in Science Hall is open both day and extended evening hours and
provides tutoring for students in college mathematics courses.
Additional Facilities include an amphitheater with a seating capacity of 1,200.
Virginia Intermont College 2012–2013 College Catalog