Copyright & Disclaimer Information - Illinois Institute of Technology

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Campus Resources Libraries As the central library, the Paul V. Galvin Library provides a broad range of services including information on engineering, business, science, mathematics, the humanities, architecture and design via the Internet; numerous electronic and paper-based databases; a document delivery service; interlibrary loan; and special collections. Students can access holdings through the ILLINET Online Cataloging System, which provides information about the collections of 800 libraries throughout Illinois, and through corporate memberships at The John Crerar Library at the University of Chicago. Patrons of the Galvin Library can use a World Wide Web-based network providing access to Engineering Village and ProQuest, two comprehensive, fulltext databases in engineering and business, as well as many other CD-ROM indexes, abstracts and full text databases. The Graham Resource Center on the lower level of S.R. Crown Hall houses architectural and city and regional planning materials. Multicultural Programs Copyright & Disclaimer Information: Copyright © 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007. CollegeSource®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation. CollegeSource® digital catalogs are derivative works owned and copyrighted by CollegeSource®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation. Catalog content is owned and copyrighted by the appropriate school. While CollegeSource®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation provides information as a service to the public, copyright is retained on all digital catalogs. Copyright & Disclaimer Information: Copyright © 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007. CollegeSource®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation. CollegeSource® digital catalogs are derivative works owned and copyrighted by CollegeSource®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation. Catalog content is owned and copyrighted by the appropriate school. While CollegeSource®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation provides information as a service to the public, copyright is retained on all digital catalogs. The Center for the Study of Ethics in the Professions Library at the Downtown Campus contains a variety of material dealing with topics in practical and professional ethics. The Louis Biegler Library on the Rice Campus contains a collection of electrical engineering materials. The focus is on electronic access to information. The Chicago-Kent College of Law Library at the Downtown Campus is a technologically advanced library with outstanding collections in law, business and the social sciences. Chicago-Kent also houses one of the largest collections of international law and commerce materials in the Midwest. The library at the Moffett Campus supports research on food technology and safety. The Center for Multicultural Programs (CMP) assists minor- personal counseling; academic monitoring: and assistance ity students with transition from high school. One aspect in obtaining pre-professional employment and scholarships. of IIT’s success in retaining and graduating minority students CMP offers opportunities for collaborative study and peer is the Academic Challenge for Excellence program, a collection mentoring. CMP maintains a computer lab, interactive of personal and professional development activities. These learning software and learning aids, and a video library of include a weekly fall semester orientation class; academic and historical, cultural and social topics. Women’s Center IIT’s Women’s Educational Development Center assists women students in their academic programs. Social, cultural and educational events are planned for women students, Writing Center faculty and staff through the Women’s Network, a support group of women on campus. The Writing Center coordinates all aspects of instruction in lab, lecture, design, ITP and IPRO classes. For many of these written, oral, electronic and interpersonal communications at classes, students will have one-on-one contact with a commu- IIT. The program is based in the Lewis Department of nications instructor and the opportunity to complement their Humanities, where students can go for tutoring on writing acquisition of technical knowledge with professional help in assignments and questions about the communications inten- communication. Students may also benefit from the Writing sive “C-Courses.” Assistance is also available for non-native Center’s peer tutors, who assist in ITP classes, offer one-onspeakers of English (ESL). In addition, the program directs one tutoring five evenings per week throughout the semester IIT’s Communication Across the Curriculum initiative, and conduct special evening programs on such things as which provides intensive, in-class communications training in Power Point presentation skills and HTML. Student Affairs The Office of Student Affairs oversees many areas of student all students to participate in athletics, student organizations life and serves as the primary advocate and ombudsperson for and professional societies. Students are also encouraged students. Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to contact to take advantage of the cultural, educational and recreational the office for help or referrals. resources on campus, as well as in the Chicago area. For additional information on activities, organizations and services, Activities outside the classroom and laboratory complement consult the IIT Student Handbook. and enhance IIT’s central educational mission. IIT encourages IIT Undergraduate Bulletin 1999-2001

Illinois Institute of Technology Athletics and Recreation Copyright & Disclaimer Information: Copyright © 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007. CollegeSource®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation. CollegeSource® digital catalogs are derivative works owned and copyrighted by CollegeSource®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation. Catalog content is owned and copyrighted by the appropriate school. While CollegeSource®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation provides information as a service to the public, copyright is retained on all digital catalogs. Copyright & Disclaimer Information: Copyright © 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007. CollegeSource®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation. CollegeSource® digital catalogs are derivative works owned and copyrighted by CollegeSource®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation. Catalog content is owned and copyrighted by the appropriate school. While CollegeSource®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation provides information as a service to the public, copyright is retained on all digital catalogs. Campus Resources The Department of Athletics and Recreation offers a compre- active member of the National Association of Intercollegiate hensive program of varsity sports, intramural competition, Athletics (NAIA). instruction and informal recreational activities for both men and women. The Scarlet Hawks men’s varsity teams compete For nonvarsity athletes, intramural teams provide spirited in intercollegiate baseball, basketball, cross-country and competition in basketball, handball/squash, racquetball, softswimming; women’s varsity teams compete in cross-country, ball, tennis, touch football, swimming, cross-country and swimming, basketball and volleyball. The university is an volleyball. Recreational activities, open swimming and open free-play activities are all available. Campus Ministry The Campus Ministry works with student religious organiza- campus minister is available to discuss personal or spiritual tions on campus. These organizations sponsor activities issues in a confidential setting and to help students look for faith development, worship, socializing and service. The for opportunities for volunteering or community services. Counseling and Health Services This office provides help with educational, personal and problems are treated on-site by a physician and a nurse medical problems. Educational counseling can help a student practitioner or referred to local clinics and hospitals. All study more efficiently by teaching a variety of study skills. counseling and health services are strictly confidential. Personal counseling can help students get through crises This office also oversees the student health insurance program or deal with a variety of problems, big and small. Medical as well as the university’s immunization policy. Disability Resources Services for persons with disabilities are coordinated by the Center for Disability Resources and Educational Development. Persons with disabilities who are interested in applying for admission to any of IIT’s educational Residence and Greek Life More than half of IIT’s full-time undergraduates live on campus. The Residence Life Office offers a wide range of programs and services designed to enhance campus life. The office coordinates resident advisers, student security, and the Residence Hall Association. Student Activities Co-curricular activities and events provide opportunities for students to expand their intellectual, social and recreational interests. The Hermann Union Building (HUB) is the site for feature films, theatrical productions and concerts. The HUB has lounges, study areas, meeting rooms, student organization offices, an auditorium, a ballroom, a cafeteria, a pub, a bowling alley and a game room. The HUB Office oversees many student groups and acts as liaison between the administration and the various organizations. programs are invited to call the center prior to their arrival on campus to discuss their individual needs. Enrolled students with disabilities are encouraged to consult the office regarding access to IIT facilities. In addition to seven residence halls, there are seven fraternity houses. The seven fraternities and two sororities have very active programs, and membership is open to commuting as well as resident students. Housing for married students is available in four campus apartment buildings. The campus is home to numerous student organizations including the Student Leadership Committee, IIT’s student government; the Residence Halls Association (RHA), which governs the hall councils; Greek Council, the governing organization for social fraternities and sororities; the Organization of African-American Students Impacting Society (OASIS); Latinos Involved in Further Education (LIFE); Union Board, which plans much of the social and cultural activities on campus; Technology News, the student newspaper; WOUI-FM, the student radio station; and TechMate, the commuter student organization. IIT Undergraduate Bulletin 1999-2001 181

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Athletics and Recreation<br />

<strong>Copyright</strong> & <strong>Disclaimer</strong> <strong>Information</strong>: <strong>Copyright</strong> © 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007. CollegeSource®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation. CollegeSource® digital catalogs are derivative works owned and copyrighted by CollegeSource®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation. Catalog content is owned and copyrighted by the appropriate school. While CollegeSource®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation provides information as a service to the public, copyright is retained on all digital catalogs.<br />

<strong>Copyright</strong> & <strong>Disclaimer</strong> <strong>Information</strong>: <strong>Copyright</strong> © 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007. CollegeSource®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation. CollegeSource® digital catalogs are derivative works owned and copyrighted by CollegeSource®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation. Catalog content is owned and copyrighted by the appropriate school. While CollegeSource®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation provides information as a service to the public, copyright is retained on all digital catalogs.<br />

Campus Resources<br />

The Department <strong>of</strong> Athletics and Recreation <strong>of</strong>fers a compre- active member <strong>of</strong> the National Association <strong>of</strong> Intercollegiate<br />

hensive program <strong>of</strong> varsity sports, intramural competition, Athletics (NAIA).<br />

instruction and informal recreational activities for both men<br />

and women. The Scarlet Hawks men’s varsity teams compete For nonvarsity athletes, intramural teams provide spirited<br />

in intercollegiate baseball, basketball, cross-country and competition in basketball, handball/squash, racquetball, s<strong>of</strong>tswimming;<br />

women’s varsity teams compete in cross-country, ball, tennis, touch football, swimming, cross-country and<br />

swimming, basketball and volleyball. The university is an volleyball. Recreational activities, open swimming and open<br />

free-play activities are all available.<br />

Campus Ministry<br />

The Campus Ministry works with student religious organiza- campus minister is available to discuss personal or spiritual<br />

tions on campus. These organizations sponsor activities issues in a confidential setting and to help students look<br />

for faith development, worship, socializing and service. The for opportunities for volunteering or community services.<br />

Counseling and Health Services<br />

This <strong>of</strong>fice provides help with educational, personal and problems are treated on-site by a physician and a nurse<br />

medical problems. Educational counseling can help a student practitioner or referred to local clinics and hospitals. All<br />

study more efficiently by teaching a variety <strong>of</strong> study skills. counseling and health services are strictly confidential.<br />

Personal counseling can help students get through crises This <strong>of</strong>fice also oversees the student health insurance program<br />

or deal with a variety <strong>of</strong> problems, big and small. Medical as well as the university’s immunization policy.<br />

Disability Resources<br />

Services for persons with disabilities are coordinated by<br />

the Center for Disability Resources and Educational<br />

Development. Persons with disabilities who are interested<br />

in applying for admission to any <strong>of</strong> IIT’s educational<br />

Residence and Greek Life<br />

More than half <strong>of</strong> IIT’s full-time undergraduates live<br />

on campus. The Residence Life Office <strong>of</strong>fers a wide range<br />

<strong>of</strong> programs and services designed to enhance campus life.<br />

The <strong>of</strong>fice coordinates resident advisers, student security,<br />

and the Residence Hall Association.<br />

Student Activities<br />

Co-curricular activities and events provide opportunities for<br />

students to expand their intellectual, social and recreational<br />

interests. The Hermann Union Building (HUB) is the site<br />

for feature films, theatrical productions and concerts. The<br />

HUB has lounges, study areas, meeting rooms, student<br />

organization <strong>of</strong>fices, an auditorium, a ballroom, a cafeteria,<br />

a pub, a bowling alley and a game room. The HUB Office<br />

oversees many student groups and acts as liaison between<br />

the administration and the various organizations.<br />

programs are invited to call the center prior to their arrival<br />

on campus to discuss their individual needs. Enrolled<br />

students with disabilities are encouraged to consult the <strong>of</strong>fice<br />

regarding access to IIT facilities.<br />

In addition to seven residence halls, there are seven fraternity<br />

houses. The seven fraternities and two sororities have very<br />

active programs, and membership is open to commuting<br />

as well as resident students. Housing for married students<br />

is available in four campus apartment buildings.<br />

The campus is home to numerous student organizations<br />

including the Student Leadership Committee, IIT’s student<br />

government; the Residence Halls Association (RHA),<br />

which governs the hall councils; Greek Council, the governing<br />

organization for social fraternities and sororities; the<br />

Organization <strong>of</strong> African-American Students Impacting Society<br />

(OASIS); Latinos Involved in Further Education (LIFE);<br />

Union Board, which plans much <strong>of</strong> the social and cultural<br />

activities on campus; <strong>Technology</strong> News, the student newspaper;<br />

WOUI-FM, the student radio station; and TechMate, the<br />

commuter student organization.<br />

IIT Undergraduate Bulletin 1999-2001 181

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