Student Handbook 2013-2014 - The Chang School - Ryerson ...

Services and SupportPhotocopiers and PrintersPhotocopiers are available on the 2nd and 5th floors andoperate on a convenient copy-card system, run by the RyersonOneCard office. Coin-operated photocopiers are available onthe 5th floor. To print from computers in the Library, youwill need to have funds available on your OneCard. Fundscan be loaded onto your card at the card value centre (CVC)machines, which are located on the 2nd and 5th floors ofthe Library. Printing from wireless laptops is also available.Reloadable copy cards for the use of the printers/photocopierscan be purchased at a cost of $5 (includes $4 worth of printing)from the CVC machines or from the Ryerson OneCard office.Scanners are also available.Study SpaceQuiet and group study is available throughout the Library.Floors 6, 7, and 9 are dedicated for individual quiet study,while the 10th floor is designated for Silent Study. Floors 4, 5,and 8 allow for group discussion. The 4th floor has movablefurniture to enable students to arrange the seating in a varietyof configurations depending on their study needs. Group studyrooms on various floors are bookable online to further supportgroup work. Access to study space will expand dramaticallywith the building of the new Student Learning Centre onYonge Street, which is expected to be completed by 2015.Contact UsIn person: 350 Victoria street (at the corner of Gould andVictoria Streets). The Library’s entrance is on the 2ndfloor of the Library Building. Research help, IT Assistance,Circulation, and Reserve are on the 2nd floor.By phone: 416.979.5055Website: www.library.ryerson.caTwitter: @ryersonlibraryMath CentreTutoring and facilitated study groups are designed to improveyour math skills and support your success in math-relatedcourses across all faculties. Drop by the Centre for on-the-spottutoring, in both group and individual sessions.Math Lite QuizzesTry our Math Lite self-assessment quizzes to help you assessyour math skills. Visit www.ryerson/ca/ce/mathlite to takethese online quizzes.Contact UsIn person: Library Building, room LIB-549, 350 Victoria StreetBy phone: 416.979.5000, ext. 2993By email: mathcentre@ryerson.caWebsite: http://www.ryerson.ca/mac/The Writing CentreThe Writing Centre offers one-on-one tutoring, workshops,writing groups, and handouts to help you improve yourwriting skills, from organizing thoughts, to using referencescorrectly, to tips for editing and revising your papers. Visit usonline for details and handy tip sheets – and drop in beforeyou start your next essay!Contact UsIn person: Library Building, room LIB272B (main floorof the Library, Ronald D. Besse Information and LearningCommons), 350 Victoria StreetBy phone: 416.979.5000, ext. 2892By email: writingcentre@ryerson.caWebsite: www.ryerson.ca/writingcentreEmploymentCareer Development and Employment CentreThe Career Development and Employment Centre (CDEC)assists all continuing education students desiring professionaladvice on entering the workforce, building a career, meetingemployer expectations, and finding career opportunities.Some of the services offered include career assessments,employment counselling, resumé advising, mock interviews,job postings, professional development events, workshops,online tutorials, and cyber resumé assistance. Appointmentsmay be booked on the CDEC website. Other extensive, onlineresources are also available to aid continuing educationstudents in their decision making.Career Resource Centre (CRC)Located at the Career Development and Employment Centrein POD60A, the CRC features computers and an extensivecollection of print, electronic, and multimedia resourcesrelated to educational and career planning. Referencematerials include Ryerson alumni, business, and educationaldirectories; career planning guides; and job search resources.Materials found in the CRC offer extensive support for theself-guided learner on career options, networking, job searchtechniques, resumé writing, etc.Contact UsIn person: Podium, room POD60, 350 Victoria StreetBy phone: 416.979.5177By email: career@ryerson.caWebsite: www.ryerson.ca/careerWhoPlusYouWe are pleased to offer Chang School learners and alumnifree and unlimited access to WhoPlusYou, an innovative jobsearch and matching service developed in collaboration withthe Digital Media Zone at Ryerson University.What is it?WhoPlusYou is the first site that delivers accurate, quick,and private matchmaking for the marketplace, allowing jobseekers to find the right matches for their employment andjob market needs.Why is it different?The WhoPlusYou MarketMatch profile is built to assistyou by:▸▸accurately understanding your skills and interests;▸▸engaging you with a community of employers and peers; and▸▸matching you with the opportunities you care about andare highly qualified for.WhoPlusYou organizes the job market for you. It finds,organizes, and tracks hundreds of thousands of jobs basedon your skills and interests, including those posted bycompanies from The Forbes Global 2000 list, the Globeand Mail 1350 list, and by the small- and medium-sizedenterprise community.With its simple to use online CV and presentation tools,WhoPlusYou helps you market your value in an effectiveway – so you can communicate with employers instantlyand securely.How does it work?Once you register and activate your profile, WhoPlusYoubegins by searching for the right employment and professionalnetworking opportunities. Your profile attracts the matchesthat fit your qualifications and interests. Your personal identityis always protected, and until you choose to connect, yourprofile and all its contents remain completely private.Take a look at our video on YouTube to learn more abouthow WhoPlusYou works and to find out how it can benefit you.Get startedFind the perfect jobs, and discover the current marketknowledge that will help you manage your career.Create your free account.Contact UsPaul Goodrick, Career AdvisorPhone: 416.979.5000, ext. 2734Email: CEcareers@ryerson.caServices and Support30 For the most current information, see our website at www.ryerson.ca/ce. The Chang School Student Handbook 2013–2014 31