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Spotlight on Student Success Resources By: Katie Olson
Texas Woman’s University Denton Campus provides services to both first-year and transfer students. No matter what your academic or social needs may be, TWU is equipped to assist students in becoming successful individuals. These are a few of the facilities and student organizations campus has to offer: TWU’s Blagg-Huey Library offers different services including free access to computers, printing, scanning, the research datebase and reservations for study rooms. Located on the second floor of the library in Suite 220 the Pioneer Center for Student Excellence provides collaborating programs and services to help students achieve their academic and career goals. At the Pioneer Center, students search internships, attend academic coaching sessions, participate in workshops, and learn about study abroad opportuni-
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ties, which are some of the many services offered. Executive Director of the Pioneer Center for Student Excellence Dr. Joshua Adams states that the facility is here to serve students and keep them connected to all resources they need in order to be academically successful. “It is important for firstyear students, whether freshman or transfer, to connect early in the academic career in order to maximize opportunity. It is never too early to begin thinking about an internship, where to study abroad, or brush up on academic skills,” Adams said. University Dining offers a wide selection of food categories to choose from the Garden Room, to the Underground to various quick stops such as Chick-Fil-A and Which Which. They also provide different meal plans for a busy student’s schedule. Student Health Services caters to the medical needs of students with affordable rates. They offer differ-
ent appointments ranging from Well Woman’s Exams, STD testing and treatment, routine physicals to injury and illness care and also offers the Meningitis shot for students accepted into TWU. The Counseling Center located in West Jones Hall gives free therapy sessions to students needing individual help, couples counseling, crisis intervention or group therapy. The staff at the counseling center embraces diversity and encourage a safe environment for students. Veteran students who attend TWU can take advantage of the Veteran and Military Center. Located in Jones Hall rooms 106 and 107, the Veteran and Military Center at TWU is a dedicated facility for former veterans to study or relax. TWU is dedicated to honoring those who have previously served in all branches of the military. To find out where exciting events
are taking place on campus check out CAB (Campus Activities Board). CAB sponsors various events for all students of all backgrounds. Become more involved with campus life by checking out SGA (Student Government Association). “Student Government Association is the liaison between the student body and administration,” SGA President Rebecca Montoya said. “Any concerns, improvements, or changes, that the students would like to be seen done can be brought up to the executive board so they can accomplish the goal.” Meanwhile, reporter Matt Olson has also looked into other avenues for student involvement along with other academic and special services offered to all students here at TWU.
meets. Fitness and Recreation offers students, staff and faculty the opportunity to become engaged with their own physical fitness. The facilities are comprised of a comprehensive fitness center, an indoor swimming pool, a rock climbing wall, a golf course and game courts for basketball, tennis and volleyball. Over the summer, Fitness and Recreation is playing host to the new Summer Group Exercise Schedule, a free class enabling students and members to stay physically active with a fitness regimen. Fitness and Recreation also allows students, staff and faculty to participate in various intramural sports programs, including basketball, indoor soccer, volleyball, tennis and weightlifting, among other activities and games. The Write Site is available to help students with writing assignments. Students can schedule meetings through the Write Site’s website to receive instruction and assistance. The Write Site also provides work-
shops and seminars to help develop writing skills. The Write Site is located in CFO 129. Over the summer, the Write Site is open Monday through Thursday from 9 am to 5 pm and on Friday from 9 am to 1 pm. Similar to the Write Site, TWU offers the Mathematics and Technology Success Center to help students with math courses and statistical software. Students can receive private instruction from a tutor, either individually or in a group. The Mathematics and Technology Success Center is located in MCL 307. Over the summer, the center is open Monday through Thursday from 7:30 am to 5 pm and on Friday from 8 am to 2 pm. Additionally, the Science Learning Resource Center offers various services to students in science courses. Students can find in-depth information on the subjects they study, and they can receive access to additional learning materials. The SLRC is not open during the summer semester. TWU offers Disability Support Services for the differently abled por-
tion of its population, including testing accommodations, sign language interpreters and Communication Access Real-Time Translation writers. DSS Director Jo Ann Nunnelly stressed the need for students who need services to contact the organization: “The big difference between K through 12 and higher education is that DSS in higher education requires the students themselves to contact us if they want services.” Information about DSS is provided in every class syllabus. Nunnelly continued: “There is a myth that still continues to be alive on college campuses that some people think they have to register within the first two weeks of the semester or they will be unable to receive services, and this is untrue. Some colleges have used a statement like that in the past to encourage students to register, but it is not a requirement.” She added that DSS is open year-round, Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm.
For more information visit www.twu.edu and type your inquiry in the search bar.
Campus Connections Students Need to Know By: Matt Olson
TWU has an active Greek Life component on campus. Students can join various sororities and fraternities to engage with the campus and community while building relationships to develop and advance their professional careers. Greek organizations on campus include Alpha Gamma Delta, Alpha Omicron Pi and Sigma Sigma Sigma of the College Panhellenic Council; Kappa Sigma of the Interfraternity Council; Phi Beta Sigma, Zeta Phi Beta, Delta Sigma Theta, Sigma Gamma Rho and Alpha Kappa Alpha of the National Panhellenic Council; and Sigma Lambda Alpha and Sigma Lambda Gamma of the Multicultural Greek Council. TWU Athletics boasts a significant number of talented athletes. The Pioneers are represented on the basketball and volleyball courts, on the soccer and softball fields and on the gymnastics bar. The softball and volleyball teams received numerous accolades over the past season. Get involved with TWU athletics and show your support by attending games and