STUDENT HANDBOOK - The Chang School - Ryerson University

Services and SupportThe Access CentreThe Access Centre provides students with disabilities theaccommodation services and supports needed to achieve academicsuccess and access to the University. Access Centre staff work incooperation with Ryerson departments to ensure that studentswith disabilities receive the services they may need, includingaccommodations for tests and exams, text in alternate formats,assistive technology support, accommodations for the classroom, signlanguage interpreting, and a computer lab with adaptive technology.Register at the Access Centre today!Contact UsIn person: Podium, room POD62B, 350 Victoria StreetBy mail: The Access CentreRyerson University350 Victoria Street, room POD62BToronto, Ontario, M5B 2K3By phone (voice): 416.979.5290By TDD/TTY: 416.979.5274By fax: 416.979.5094By email: accessfrontdesk@ryerson.caWebsite: www.ryerson.ca/accesscentreEnglish Language SupportStudents who use English as an additional language can access freeservices including one-on-one sessions, classroom instruction, andonline and distance learning modules to help refine your writing,speaking, presentation, and reading and listening skills.Contact UsIn person: Victoria Building, lower level, room VIC-B17,285 Victoria StreetBy phone: 416.979.5000, ext. 4682By email: els@ryerson.caWebsite: www.ryerson.ca/elsLearning Success CentreThe Learning Success Centre offers services and resources to helpall students reach their academic potential. Topics include skills foressay writing, time management, test preparation, group work, oralpresentations, managing test anxiety, and understanding your uniquelearning style.Drop-in Service for Chang School LearnersLearners from The Chang School can access Ryerson’s LearningSuccess Centre on a priority basis. Contact the Centre for informationabout dates and times.Contact UsIn person: Victoria Building, lower level, room VIC-B15,285 Victoria StreetBy phone: 416.979.5000, ext. 7350By email: lss@ryerson.caWebsite: www.ryerson.ca/lssLibrary and ArchivesTo support Ryerson’s unique programs, the Library and Archiveshouse an extensive collection of books, periodicals, governmentdocuments, maps, audiovisual materials, and electronic resources.The Ronald D. Besse Information and Learning Commons on themain floor provides approximately 140 computer workstations forstudent use, and also houses the Learning Commons Lab for libraryinstruction, the Geospatial Map and Data Centre, the Writing Centre,and peer strategists from the Learning Success Centre. CCS labs onthe 3rd and 6th floors provide additional access to computers. TheMath Assistance Centre is located on the 5th floor. Laptop loans arealso available. Wireless access is available throughout the Library.Chang School students and instructors are invited to use ourservices and facilities. Reference staff are on duty most hours to assistyou with your research and general inquiries.Using the LibraryLibrary cards are required to sign out books. Chang School studentsmay obtain free library cards by presenting their registration receiptsat the Circulation desk (Library privileges are only valid for theduration of your course(s)). A valid Ryerson OneCard may also be usedfor library transactions.Students who fail to pay library fines will have their grade(s)withheld until fines have been cleared and/or overdue books returned.Students should familiarize themselves with the various conditionsrelating to the use of Library materials and facilities.Research HelpThroughout the academic year, the Library offers free workshops tohelp build research skills. The Library also offers online research helpfor our off-campus users:Email: We will respond to your inquiry within 24 hours.Live Chat: This service enables Library users to communicate, viareal-time chat, with library staff while engaged in research online.No software is needed; just follow the simple instructions underAsk Us at www.library.ryerson.ca.Archives and Special CollectionsThe Archives document the history of Ryerson University and itsantecedent institutions. It collects University records of permanenthistorical value in all media produced by the administrative, academic,and research units in the course of daily university operations. Archivalholdings vary from documentary or manuscript material such asminutes, correspondence, reports, and publications to non-printmaterial such as photographs, films videotapes, audio-recordings,paintings, maps, and artifacts. The Archives also services the Ryersoncommunity by assisting in the analysis and scheduling of institutionalrecords.28 For the most current information, see our website at www.ryerson.ca/ce.