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Library Sessions on Information Literacy

Kelvin Smith Librarians will work with you to provide a library orientation and research skills session for your students. This is best done in conjunction with a specific writing assignment, so students are working on a project when they visit the library. For more information, see: http://library.case.edu/ksl/services/libraryservices/infoliteracy/. To go directly to the online Research Guides composed by KSL reference librarians, see: http://researchguides.case.edu/.

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Office of Undergraduate Studies

Location: Sears 356
Phone: 216.368.2928
Web: http://www.case.edu/provost/ugstudies/undstud.htm

The Office of Undergradaute Studies is staffed by enormously helpful folks whose job it is to help students succeed at Case. If you have a student who is in academic trouble (missing classes, failing to do her/his work, disrupting learning, etc.) contact this office (and the Director of Composition) immediately. For a list of which Academic Dean to consult, see: http://www.case.edu/provost/ugstudies/whom.htm

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Registrar

Location: Yost 110
Phone: 216.368.4310
Web: http://www.case.edu/provost/registrar/registrar.html

The Registrar's office is where you will turn in grade sheets, and also where you will send students to complete drop/add forms or ask other enrollment questions. This website also provides useful links to the Searchable Schedule of Classes, the Academic Calendar, and to Electronic Class Lists. (Please note, you must be listed online as an Instructor of Record in order to access class lists online.)

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Office of Student Affairs

Location: Adelbert Hall 110
Phone: 216.368.2020
FAX: 216.368.6957
Email: ofsa@case.edu
Web: http://studentaffairs.case.edu/default.html

The University Office of Student Affairs provides programs, facilities, and services designed to extend and enhance the student experience at Case. In all of our activities the University Office of Students Affairs seeks to:

  • > Collaborate actively with students, faculty, and staff to develop and provide programs and services that enhance the quality of life at the university and foster a just and humane community.
  • > Design opportunities that enable students to develop ethically, intellectually, socially, and physically.
  • >Educate students to act as responsible members of the campus community and encourage leadership and involvement in the local, national, and world community.

Services and programs offered directly through the Office of Student Affairs include:

  • > Crisis Intervention. Crisis intervention is an important function of the vice president for student affairs and staff. The vice president and staff urge students who have personal or family problems to contact them. They will listen, intervene if appropriate, or refer the student to other resources. Students' concerns remain confidential.
  • > Cultural Activities Ticket Drawing. Ticket drawings, open to all Case students, are held weekly during the fall and spring semesters. Pairs of tickets areavailable for the Thursday evening performances of the Cleveland Orchestra. In addition, passes are occasionally available for "open rehearsals" of the Cleveland Orchestra on Thursday mornings. Students may sign up on Monday and Tuesday; drawings are held on Wednesday morning. The winner's list is posted in the Office of Student Affairs at noon on Wednesday.
  • > Judicial/Disciplinary Process. The Office of Student Affairs administers the University's judicial/disciplinary process which is described in later sections.
  • > Minority Affairs. The Office of Student Affairs works with students, faculty, and staff to coordinate programs and services that support the recruitment, retention, and placement of minority students.
  • > New Student Orientation. The office holds orientation to welcome new students to the campus and make their transition to University life as comfortable as possible. Upperclass students serve as coordinators and leaders for orientation activities.
  • > Student Research. The office designs and implements research projects about student life. The results are shared with students (and student organizations), faculty, and administrators.

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University Counseling Services

Location: Sears 201
Phone: 216.368.5872
Web: http://studentaffairs.case.edu/counseling

Introduction to Our Services
The college years mark a time when students face new challenges and undergo significant personal and social changes that can affect their academic performance, career plans, personal lives or their relationships. Understanding and adjusting to these challenges and changes in not always easy, and students often seek help from others. University Counseling Services (UCS), a division of Student Affairs, offers help to students who experience a variety of difficult personal and interpersonal challenges. Our office is staffed with psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, counselors and doctoral level counseling trainees who specialize in helping students adjust to these changes and to college life in general.

Who is Eligible for UCS Services?
UCS provides services to students enrolled in the University's undergraduate, graduate and professional schools, and to students in the University Circle Institutions - Cleveland Institute of Art, Cleveland Institute of Music, and Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine. Spouses and partners of students are also eligible for couples counseling with the enrolled student.

Emergencies & After-Hour Services
UCS offers walk-in counseling service for students in crisis who do not have an upcoming appointment and feel the need to speak with a counselor as soon as possible. Walk-in hours are Monday through Friday, 3:00-4:30 at the Sears location. For emergencies that arise after regular office hours, please call 844-8892 and ask to speak with the University Counselor On-Call. This counselor can be reached 24 hours/day, 7 days/week.

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Educational Services for Students

Location: Sears 470
Phone: 216.368.5230
Web: http://studentaffairs.case.edu/education/

OUR MISSION
Educational Services for Students (ESS) seeks to empower students to maximize their learning experience at Case. By fostering collaboration among students, faculty, staff, and the greater Cleveland community, ESS delivers services that empower students to maximize their learning experience at Case. ESS offers these services:

  • > a supportive environment for individual academic advising and coaching;
  • > peer tutoring and mentoring;
  • > the Plain Dealer Electronic Learning Center (PDELC);
  • > programming for students with disabilities, new students, commuting students, graduate teaching assistants, and other diverse student populations;
  • > academic support through classes and seminars; and
  • > graduate and professional school admission testing

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Center for Women

Location: Thwing Student Center 309
Phone: 216.368.0985
Web: http://www.cwru.edu/provost/centerforwomen/index.html

Mission

The mission of the Case Center for Women is to improve the educational, professional, and social climate and to increase opportunities for women within the University and community through education, advocacy, and research.

Vision

The Center for Women will be a primary source of empowerment and leadership for women. Our educational and research programs will combine experiential learning with rigorous scholarship. Our advocacy efforts will be known for combating sexism, homophobia, and racism. We will be a force for the achievement of greater gender and multicultural balance and equity, better campus communication, and a stronger sense of community at Case. Our partnerships with others on the campus and with alumnae/i and the larger community will create a synergy of effort that benefits both the campus and the community.

Values

We honor the experiences of all women, champion diversity, create spaces for open dialogue, and promote social justice.

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Disability Services

Location: Sears 470
Phone: 216.368.5230
Email: disability@case.edu
Web: http://studentaffairs.case.edu/education/disability

The Disability Services office is here to assist students with disabilities to fully participate in their chosen programs and activities. Please contact the Coordinator to discuss your personal needs.

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