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Drug and Alcohol Awareness
As required by federal law, UMUC provides referral services for
students with concerns about the use or abuse of alcohol and
drugs. Students may discuss referrals with their advisor.
UMUC’s policy on drug and alcohol abuse is listed in the chapter
on University Policies.
Student Advisory Council
The Student Advisory Council provides an avenue for students
to express their concerns about UMUC or their academic career.
The council consists of 12 members, elected by their fellow students,
who act in an advisory capacity to the university president,
provost, deans, and other officials on behalf of all students.
Students who would like to see certain issues addressed or who
have questions should contact their council representative by
e-mail at stac@umuc.edu.
More information on shared governance is available in the
chapter on University Policies in this catalog and online at
www.umuc.edu/gov.
Bookstores
Textbooks and supplies may be ordered online, by phone or fax,
or in person from several bookstores, many of which are convenient
to the sites where classes meet. At some regional locations,
either the textbooks themselves or order forms are available to
facilitate purchases. Bookstores usually have updated lists of the
books required for each course. The Graduate Schedule of Classes
and the UMUC Web site contain information about obtaining
required and recommended textbooks and other materials.
Career and Cooperative Education Center
The Career and Cooperative Education Center at UMUC serves
all UMUC undergraduate and graduate students and alumni
worldwide. It also serves the employer community by preparing
self-aware employees who know their strengths, skills, values,
and uniqueness, and where they might potentially fit in today’s
global marketplace.
Many resources are offered by the center to help students and
alumni explore and achieve their academic and career goals and
gain the skills needed to be self-sufficient in pursuing those
goals. Some services are provided in conjunction with representatives
from Graduate Student Affairs.
Students and alumni may take advantage of career resources by
accessing the Web page at www.umuc.edu/careercenter, by calling
www.umuc.edu/grad
800-888-UMUC, ext. 7780, or by visiting the center in Adelphi,
Maryland. Students coming to the center are encouraged to call or
send an e-mail (to careercenter@umuc.edu) in advance to request
an appointment.
Programs and services include
■ Online résumé posting through CareerQuest
■ Access to employment recruiters online through CareerQuest
■ Online resources and links for career decision making and
development
■ Online career assessment
■ UMUC Mentor Network
■ Job posting notebooks (available on-site)
■ A computer workstation, available in the Adelphi offices by
appointment or on a first-come, first-served basis
Job-search assistance is provided through the Job Development
Seminar, offered online and on-site for a fee. The seminar provides
comprehensive information on preparing for and conducting
a job search. Optional follow-up services include a
professional résumé review and a mock interview session.
Information sessions are presented via telephone conference twice
each month, on Tuesdays from 1 to 2 p.m. The sessions are free
and designed to help students understand the career planning
process, determine where they are in the process, and identify
actions and resources to meet their current career challenge.
Computer Labs and Services
Computer labs are available at many UMUC sites (including
Adelphi, Annapolis, Shady Grove, and Waldorf). These labs are
available primarily for the use of students completing coursework,
but are also open to faculty members, staff, and alumni
on a first-come, first-served basis on presentation of a valid
UMUC ID. Students must bring a floppy or zip disk to save
data or documents.
Lab assistants are available during scheduled hours to help users
with resident software programs, but cannot provide tutoring.
Students may also access host computers at UMUC via the
Internet using Telnet. Two host systems are accessible: Nova and
Polaris. Students must have an account for the particular system
they wish to use. For most students taking courses in computing,
accounts are set up automatically as part of the coursework
and are valid for the duration of the class.
Technical support for students taking online courses is available
24 hours a day, seven days a week, at webtychosupport@umuc.edu
or 800-807-4862.
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