2007-2008 Undergraduate Academic Catalog - Plymouth State ...

Undergraduate Advising CenterIn addition to the assistance provided to students by their academicadvisor and the tools available through myPlymouth,Plymouth State University offers advising services through theUndergraduate Advising Center. The Undergraduate AdvisingCenter, located in the Speare Administration Building, is openMonday through Friday from 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. The staff wantsto help students meet their goals.Each student is assigned an academic advisor and is encouragedto meet and discuss their program requirements withtheir advisor. The Center serves as an additional advisingresource, particularly in relation to the graduation reviewprocess.Each semester students who have earned 48 credits becomepart of the graduation review process. Students receive a letter,encouraging them to meet with the Undergraduate AdvisingCenter staff. The Center’s role is to assist students withdeclared majors to:• Review remaining degree requirements• Calculate major, discipline, and minor GPA averages• Process pertinent paperwork• Plan courses for their remaining semesters• Find available resources to achieve their goals.The Center also provides counsel to students in academic difficultyon the best and fastest ways to return to good academicstanding.Undergraduate Studies OfficeThe Office of Undergraduate Studies administers all studentrequests pertaining to academic affairs (see the AcademicPolicies and Procedures section). This includes course substitutions,overloads, late course drops, and late course withdrawals.The Office also coordinates the undergraduateInterdisciplinary Studies major, the transfer of credits, andtransfer agreements (see the Admission, Tuition, Fees, andFinancial Aid section). The Office of Undergraduate Studiesserves as the student exchange representative for the NewHampshire College and University Council (see Study AwayOpportunities). The Office is located in room 208 of theSpeare Administration Building and is open Monday throughFriday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. or call (603) 535-2235. All undergraduatestudents are welcome to visit for assistance with any academicconcern or need.Academic Support ServicesMath Activities CenterThe Math Activities Center is a hub for extra-class activitiesinvolving mathematics. During operating hours, students mayuse the Center for completing assignments, forming studygroups, and receiving group and/or individual tutorial services.Trained student tutors and faculty, dedicated to student successand achievement in mathematics, staff the Center, whichis located within the Mathematics Department in Hyde, thirdfloor, room 351. The phone number is (603) 535-2819.Plymouth Academic Support Services (PASS)PASS is a federally-funded program designed to provideindividualized academic assistance to students enrolled atPlymouth. Assistance is available for students in time management,exam preparation, note taking, and other study techniques.Academic tutors are available in most introductorylevel courses. Counselors are available to work with studentswith documented disabilities. PASS is located in the lowerlevel of Lamson Library and is open during the academic yearMonday through Thursday, 8 a.m.–7 p.m. and on Fridays 8a.m.–4:30 p.m. Contact the office by calling (603) 535-2270.Services for students with disabilities: PASS provides servicesto students with documented disabilities to ensure thatall academic activities and programs are accessible. Throughpartnerships with students, faculty, and staff, PASS promotesself-determination and self-advocacy to provide opportunitiesfor academic success.Tutoring: Tutoring is available in most introductory levelcourses and is offered on a one-to-one basis or in small groupsdepending on tutor availability. Tutors are highly motivatedstudents who have been referred by faculty and who have aminimum of 3.0 GPA.Writing and Reading CenterThe Writing and Reading Center is a place for all studentsto improve as writers and develop as university-level readers.Professional and student consultants are available for individualizedconferences. Writers frequently visit to get feedbackon drafts in progress, but also visit for other reasons, such asto discuss a new assignment or to learn about a type of writingthey have never done before. Writers of all abilities visitwhile working on writing for courses from all departments.The Center is also a place to visit while doing assigned reading.Consultants help students figure out their source of collegereading difficulties and come up with strategies to improve asreaders.Academic ResourcesPlymouth State University Academic Catalog 2007–2008 29