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ACADEMIC RESOURCE CENTER
ARC | 1st Floor, Willet Memorial Library arc@wesleyancollege.edu
The primary goal of the Academic Resource Center (ARC) is to assist students in achieving academic success. Recognizing that different students have different needs, many and various on-campus resources are provided to support a student’s academic concerns, needs, and goals. The ARC is located on the first floor of Willet Memorial Library. The ARC offers programs and services that assist Wesleyan College students in achieving academic success. It consists of the Writing Center, and study zones for student use. A comprehensive list of services and programs we provide can be found on the Wesleyan College website.
The Writing Center The Writing Center is available to all students who would like help improving their writing skills in general or enhancing a particular piece of writing. The ability to write effectively is one of the most important factors an employer considers in the hiring process.
Tutoring Program The Tutoring Program provides free academic counseling and tutoring for students who seek to improve understanding of course content and academic success skills. One-on-one sessions or group peer-assisted study sessions are available.
Workshops Workshops take place throughout the semester on various topics to help students achieve academic success. Topics may include effective study strategies, time management, and goal planning.
CENTER FOR CAREER DEVELOPMENT
CCD | 1st Floor, Olive Swann Porter Building wesleyancollege.edu/career or careerdevelopment@wesleyancollege.edu
Programs & Services
• Search & Preparation for Jobs, Internships, and • Major & Career Exploration
Graduate Schools • Handshake Career Resource Platform • Mock Interviews & Interview Skills • FOCUS 2 Career Assessment • Career Fairs, Networking Guidance, & Career • Resume/CV & Cover Letter Review
Workshops • “Wolves at Work” Closet From Here to Career: The Four Year Plan The CCD’s Four Year Plan (From Here to Career) is designed to ensure that students make the most of their four years at Wesleyan and are prepared for a successful career after graduation.
First Year Career preparation should not start in your senior year. Lay the groundwork now to ensure that you are successful later. Engage in student life through Wesleyan’s variety of clubs and activities, and acquaint yourself with resources on campus. • Complete the Focus2 Assessment (during WISe 110) • Activate your Handshake account & explore its resources (during WISe 110) • Explore majors, minors, and different career paths
Sophomore Year Your sophomore year should be about taking initiative and getting ahead of the game. Explore and declare a major, participate in campus events, and build transferable skills by taking on a leadership role in a club or organization. Begin researching what is needed for your desired career path, and make sure you are on track to be successful.
• Set up a meeting with the CCD to review your resume and begin your LinkedIn profile • Meet with your faculty advisor for your major to discuss curriculum requirements
Junior Year Your junior year is a crucial time in planning for employment or graduate school after graduation. By the end of the year you will very likely have completed an internship or other professional development experience, and further clarified your desired path after graduation. Keep up with your co-curriculars and document them on your resume/LinkedIn, and your senior year will be smooth sailing! • Set up a meeting with the CCD to complete a strategic plan and mock interview • Complete a Professional Development Experience for PDE 400 credit • Enroll in PDE 401 (Professional Practice Seminar) to prepare for your next career steps
Senior Year Your final year at Wesleyan should be focused on solidifying your plans and understanding your professional and financial responsibilities post-graduation. Be sure to check in frequently with both the CCD and your faculty advisor to ensure you are on track. • Set up a meeting with the CCD to complete a strategic plan and mock interview • Complete your graduation audit with the Registrar
Commuter students are a valued part of the Wesleyan community. The Academic Resource Center and the Lane Center for Service & Leadership collaborate throughout the year to bring academic and social programs to commuter students. Most on-campus workshops and Leadership Tuesday events provide Dining Hall meal vouchers to commuter attendees. The Commuter Lounge, located on the 3rd Floor of OSP, features a TV, student areas, and lounge chairs for commuter students to hang out between classes. You can also rent a locker from the Library. Check your email for more information about commuter specific events!
DISABILITY & ADVOCACY SERVICES
Office of Disability & Advocacy Services| 1st Floor, Olive Swann Porter Building jamos@wesleyancollege.edu
Disability & Advocacy Services works to identify and eliminate barriers through consultation and partnership with students, faculty, and staff to support Wesleyan’s commitment to creating an accessible environment for all community members. The office works to develop reasonable accommodations and services to identify and address barriers in the college environment that might limit your ability to independently meet the demands of life on campus.
Programs & Services • Accessible Reading Materials • Communication Access (ex. sign language interpreters, etc.) • Timed Assessments (exams): Extended time, alternative input (ex. computers) • Physical Access to Classrooms and Residence Halls • Dietary Accommodations • Accommodations for Temporary Injuries or Medical Conditions
To request an accommodation, please complete the “Request for Disability Services” form (search “Disability Services” on the Wesleyan College website). All requests for accommodations will be considered on a case-bycase basis depending on need. Proper medical documentation is required to provide an accommodation. For more information, please email jamos@wesleyancollege.edu.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION
Human Resources | 1st Floor, Tate Hall | equityandinclusion@wesleyancollege.edu
The Office of Equity & Inclusion ensures that Wesleyan College remains committed to equality in educational opportunities and abides by federal and state laws including Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which was updated in 2020. Wesleyan does not discriminate in offering access to its educational programs and activities on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or other human identifier or characteristic.
This office also administers the policy on discrimination, harassment and sexual misconduct and directs the investigation of complaints concerning these matters. Prohibited conduct includes any form of harassment, discrimination, sexual assault, sexual harassment and related misconduct, including interpersonal (relationship) violence, stalking and any form of retaliation. You can learn more about how our community supports this commitment by searching for “Compliance” on the Wesleyan College website. If you or another campus community member experiences discrimination or sexual misconduct, seek assistance, guidance and support by contacting Tonya Parker, Chief Diversity Officer and Dean for Equity and Inclusion, at tparker@wesleyancollege. edu or 478-757-4028. New Student Guide | 21
Additionally, the Office of Equity & Inclusion is committed to supporting students through engagement, cultural awareness, diversity dialogues, workshops, and inclusion trainings. Through this programming, we work to create a more inclusive and culturally aware environment for all campus community members.
SAFETY ON CAMPUS
Campus Police | 3rd Floor, Olive Swann Porter Building 478-960-7969
At Wesleyan, we are committed to providing the safest campus environment we can for our entire community. Safety is a shared responsibility between Campus Police and the campus community. Campus Police employs a staff of sworn officers that hold the same authority as city police officers and sheriff’s deputies. Campus Police is available 24-hours a day, 365 days a year. The Wesleyan Police Officers conduct rounds and constant surveillance in order to ensure safety for the students, faculty and staff. All gates but the main entrance and Tucker Road entrance are closed at night. In the event of an on-campus emergency or closing, the Wesleyan community will be updated via the WesAlert Safety Awareness System and the Wesleyan College website.
WesAlert Safety Awareness System WesAlert provides alert messages to your cell phone and email that provide information in the event of a weather closing, tornado warning, or campus emergency. WesAlerts are only be used in the case of an emergency. To sign up for WesAlert, go to WesPortal.wesleyancollege.edu and click “New User” under the “Wesleyan Alert” heading on the main page. Family members can also sign-up for WesAlerts without needing a Wesleyan email address. We highly encourage all members of our community to sign up for this service.
Emergencies Call Campus Police if you are in need of emergency assistance, see suspicious activity, or have information related to the ongoing situation. When an emergency happens, authorities will immediately respond to the
situation, verify the facts, and provide those involved with instructions. If you need to call 911 for emergency medical assistance, please also contact Campus Police to help the first responders get to you as soon as possible. Resident Advisors or Professional Staff may contact Campus Police for you in the event of an emergency situation.
Emergencies Campus Police provides safety escorts for the Wesleyan community at no cost. This resource can be used when walking around campus at night or whenever you feel that you need a safety escort. Contact Campus Police at 478-960-7969 to arrange a safety escort.
WILLET MEMORIAL LIBRARY
24-Hour Floors The first and second floors of the library are available to students 24 hours a day. Access is granted through the badge on your Wesleyan ID card given at Orientation.
Catalog and Databases Through our website, you can access LUCY, the Library’s online catalog. There is a link to GALILEO, a collection of more than 100 bibliographic and full-text databases, plus other academic databases. You also have access to Subject Guides and a Databases A-Z listing.
Locations • 1st Floor: New Books/ Video-to-Go/
Current Magazines • 2nd Floor: Periodicals/ Reference/ Fine
Arts/ Scores/ Juvenile/ Oversize/ Thesis/
Nursing Collection • 3rd: Circulating Collection/ Archives &
Special Collections
Loan Periods The standard loan period for students is three weeks with two renewals allowed if no one else is waiting for the item. Some items circulate for one week, including juvenile materials and scores. Video-to-go, the popular DVD collection, circulates for 3 days. Other specific items such as periodicals and videos do not circulate. A Wesleyan ID card is required to check out materials or to use Reserve items. Students can check due dates and renew their items by using LUCY. Wesleyan students also have limited borrowing privileges at Mercer University and Middle Georgia State University.
Reserves Faculty will frequently leave supplemental reading on reserve in the Library. Reserve loan periods are established by the individual faculty member and may be library use only; one day; three days; or seven days. A photocopier is available on the first floor of the Library. Copies will be deducted from your Papercut account.
Research Help & Library Instruction Library instruction sessions are scheduled at the discretion of individual faculty members. If you require one-onone assistance with a research project or assignment, you can book an appointment from the Library website or contact Virginia Blake, Kristi Peavy, or Rhiannon Bruner. General reference services are also available whenever a librarian is on duty. Please do not hesitate to call or email if you have a library question or concern.
Study Rooms & Lockers The Library has study and conference rooms available for group or individual work. You can “book a space” for up to two hours from the Library website. A bank of 24 lockers are available for checkout in the second floor lounge. Commuters can check out a locker for a week at a time and can renew it if no one is waiting to use it. An additional 90 lockers are located on the second floor. These may be used for an entire semester, but you will need to supply your own lock.
Laptops & Other Technology The main floor of Willet Library is equipped with two multimedia tables for group use. One is located near the ARC and the other is in the Burgess Design Lab. The DLab is fully equipped with two 3D printers as well as two PCs and a Mac with the full Adobe Creative Suite. Laptops with the Adobe Creative Suite and Camtasia video editing software are available for in house checkout. Students who have completed the training can use the vinyl cutter, embroidery and sewing machines, and other equipment in the Makerspace on the second floor; you can bring your own supplies or use available materials without cost thanks to generous donations. A green screen and camera setup is also available by appointment on the second floor.
Special Collections Archives and Special Collections are maintained in secure locations on the third floor of the Library. Use of these collections is under the supervision of the Archivist or Library Director. The Archives are open Monday- Friday 1:00pm-4:30pm, or by appointment, during the semester. Please contact the Archivist to ensure the requested research information is ready and available.
