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& academic OAIP offers current information about LS&A academic policies, procedures, and courses and maintains the SAA website (http://www.lsa.umich.edu/saa/). OAIP also publishes the LS&A Bulletin and the First-Year Handbook. Orientation Resources Office of New Student Programs
Academic Resources Academic Resources First-year seminars are small discussion-based classes of no more than 20 students. They typically require no advanced preparation or prerequisites and satisfy an LS&A distribution or general requirement. A total of approximately 150 seminars are taught each year by regular faculty from all departments/programs in LS&A, as well as from other UM schools and colleges. Designed to address a specialized topic of broad interest of current concern, seminars present a unique academic experience for entering students to participate actively in their own education. The small-group format provides opportunities for students to develop skills in critical thinking and communication through class discussions, oral presentations, reports, and varied writing assignments. International Center The International Center provides information, advice, and referrals for those in the UM community who are participating in or considering an international experience. American and international students, faculty, staff, visiting scholars, and alumni may obtain information regarding options for overseas study, scholarships, internships, work, volunteering, travel, and international careers through individual consulting and informational programs. UM international students and scholars can rely on the International Center for support services, general information, orientation, and advice about visa and immigration issues, employment, cross-cultural issues, taxation, health insurance, and other practical concerns important to the successful program completion and quality of life of international students. Language Resource Center The LRC allows students to practice the skills needed in foreign language and literature classes. It also houses a variety of state-of-the-art multimedia equipment that enables students to further develop language skills. A large number of materialsparticularly international television programming brought in from one of the LRC's three satellite dishes, as well as computer-based programsare available for students to browse. Sweetland Writing Center
(SWC) The Sweetland Writing Center helps students write successfully in their undergraduate courses. One of the most valuable services offered by SWC is the Writing Workshop. Any LS&A student, any student enrolled in an LS&A course, or any graduate student may schedule an appointment with an experienced SWC faculty member to obtain help with writing assignments, from finding a topic and developing an argument to polishing a paper. You may also obtain assistance with choosing your first writing course at UM, working on personal statements for graduate or professional schools, or tackling a specific writing problem (e.g., writer's block). You may drop in or schedule an appointment by calling (734) 764-0429 to meet individually with a faculty member. The Writing Workshop is also available in some residence halls on a few evenings. Because students often feel most comfortable talking about their writing with peers, many prefer to visit the peer writing tutors rather than faculty in the Writing Workshop. Peer tutors, upper-level undergraduates who have completed the seminar in peer tutoring, are located in a computer classroom adjacent to the Angell Hall Computing Site, and are available during Fall and Winter Terms on a walk-in basis Sunday – Thursday, from 7-11 pm. Math Lab The Math Lab is a free walk-in tutoring service for students enrolled in mathematics courses through Math 216. Math Lab tutors are advanced undergraduates in mathematics and mathoriented fields who are selected for their expertise and ability to explain mathematics. Graduate student instructors and faculty volunteers also participate. Hours are 10am-4pm and 7-9pm Monday through Thursday; 10am-2pm Friday; and 2-4pm Sunday. No appointment is necessary. Services for Students
with Disabilities Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) provides services, free of charge, to students with visual impairments, learning disabilities, mobility impairments, or hearing impairments. We also work with students who have chronic health problems or psychological disabilities. SSD offers services not provided by other UM offices or outside organizations. We provide such services as accessible campus transportation, adaptive technology, sign language and oral interpreting, readers and other volunteers, guidance for course accommodations, and requests to modify degree requirements. Before and after a student enrolls at the University, SSD staff are available to answer questions and provide referrals concerning admission, registration, services available, financial aid, etc. In addition, SSD can help assess the need for modified housing, attendants, interpreters, transportation, classroom accommodations, notetakers, or adaptive equipment. To request additional information call (734) 763-3000 (Voice/TTY). International Programs
(Study Abroad) The Office of International Programs administers University of Michigan academic-year and summer study abroad programs in countries throughout the world. It also provides academic counseling on all aspects of international study. Students who are considering study abroad are encouraged to drop in anytime from 8am-5pm Monday – Tuesday, Thursday – Friday, and 12-5pm Wednesday; no appointment is required. Students also may wish to attend the annual Study Abroad Fair in late September and information meetings about particular programs in October of each year as they begin to consider which programs may best suit them. Science Learning Center The Science Learning Center (SLC) is an interdisciplinary resource center provided by LS&A to support teaching and learning in the five natural science departments: astronomy, biology, chemistry, geology, and physics. Located in the Chemistry Building, the SLC facilities include computer labs, graduate student instructors and study group meeting alcoves, and a loan desk for reserve and research materials. SLC programs are designed to improve student learning and involvement in the sciences, particularly in the introductory courses. English Language Institute
(ELI) ELI offers instruction in the English language to non-native speakers enrolled in UM to help them to become effective and fully participating members of the academic community. ELI operates a Writing Clinic and a Speaking Clinic as one-on-one facilities for those who have taken or are taking relevant ELI courses or are deemed not to need regular classroom instruction. |
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