Student Support Services

III. STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

Should it become obvious to you that certain students are not able to function properly in class, you may want to make referrals to the following:

Vice President for Student Development (discipline, anti-social behaviors, improper attire)
Academic Support Center (tutoring, reading, writing, or comprehension problems)
Career Services (questions regarding aptitude and interest in inventories, resume writing)
Department chair/school dean (grade grievances, procedural issues)
Wellness Center: physical health, emotional stability

A. ACADEMIC ADVISING

The Academic Advising Office, located in the Bond Academic Center, can provide important orientation for students at various critical moments. Its functions include

Assist first-time freshmen and transfer students in choosing a major
Advise undeclared first-time freshmen and transfer students
Create schedules for freshmen and transfer students
Provide academic counseling for students who are academically at risk
Assist in coordinating students with academic advisors

B. SPECIAL ACADEMIC SERVICES

Special Academic Services provides support and accommodations to students with disabilities so that they can maximize their learning potential and achieve academic success. Every syllabus should have a statement about the availability of accommodations for students with documented learning disabilities provided they identify themselves early in the semester with the Director of Special Academic Services (x2486).

C. TUTORIAL CENTER

The Tutorial Center at PLNU provides the following free services that will assist students in their academic success.

Peer Tutoring: Receive group or individual tutoring in over 100 courses.
Review Sessions: Group review sessions are provided by tutors in several courses.
Editing: Tutors will assist you in brainstorming, outlining and editing an assignment!
Workshops: The Tutorial Center partners with faculty to provide campus wide workshops that aid in your academic success, i.e. “How to Learn a Foreign Language.”
Computer Programs: The computers are equipped with a typing course, C++ and the following :
- Read and Write , which speaks each word you type. If you have difficulty putting thoughts together on paper, this may be something you would like to look into,
- Dragon Naturally Speaking , a voice recognition program designed specifically for those who have difficulty typing. (Requires one hour of training.)
- ZoomText , a full screen magnificent format for those who have difficulty seeing regular size print.
- BookWise , a program that allows you to scan your textbook and then select the speed at which you want a computerized voice to read back to you.
Resource Library: Information is available on study skills, time management, and testing skills.
Academic Counseling: Counseling for study skills, test-taking strategies, organization, and time management. Periodic seminars are available throughout the semester.

For more information, call x2953.

D. WELLNESS CENTER

The Wellness Center, located on the bottom floor of the Nicholson Student Commons, can provide the assessment and treatment of injuries and illnesses as needed. The Center also does TB testing, immunizations, allergy injections, travel medications and consultations on a variety of health issues. Charges for medications, injections and such can be paid for at the time of service or placed on a student’s bill.

All visits are confidential. The Wellness Center also offers counseling services and can refer to outside providers for an even greater sense of privacy.

E. CAREER SERVICES

The Office of Career Services, located in the Bond Academic Center, is responsible for helping students to find assistance in creative job search skills, resume' writing, interviewing, career planning, and vocational testing. The office also coordinates campus interviews, career days, and some internship opportunities. Assistance is also available to faculty upon request regarding the career implications of various majors and employment trends. The director is available as a resource person for classroom presentations. The Student Employment Office connects University students with employment opportunities both on-and off-campus.

The Career Resource Center attempts to consolidate the major career resources in one area on campus. Resources included in the center are graduate school bulletins, graduate test information, graduate study guides, occupational information in most areas that require a University degree, resources on job hunting, resume writing, interviewing, employer information, Christian service organization information, career listings, economic and employment trends, employer directories, and a variety of related magazines. There are currently more than 300 books available for students and faculty to check out.

F. INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SERVICES

The International Student Services Office is located in the Bond Academic Center next to Academic Support Services. The Director can help the international student in a variety of adaptation tasks.

G. PUBLIC SAFETY

T he Department of Public Safety has been designated to enforce the campus vehicle code and to provide for the safety of all persons using the campus.

Vehicle Registration: All vehicles operated on campus by faculty, staff and students must be registered with the Department of Public Safety.

Faculty/Staff Parking Areas: All faculty/staff parking areas are designated by orange parking lines and/or posted faculty/staff parking signs. Faculty/staff parking is enforced Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. The white parking lines indicate commuter student parking.

Red Zones/Fire Lanes/Handicap Parking: These are not an option when faculty/staff parking spaces are not available. Tickets are not only issued by the Public Safety Department, but also by the San Diego Police Department and the San Diego Fire Department.

Reporting Crimes and Incidents: The Department of Public Safety investigates campus-related incidents and notifies the San Diego Police Department when required. It is important that all crimes occurring on campus be reported immediately to the Public Safety Department to ensure appropriate action is taken.

The University strongly encourages victims and witnesses to report all incidents to the Point Loma Public Safety Department at once, regardless of their nature. Crimes can be averted by promptly reporting suspicious activity. If an individual's actions are suspicious, faculty are encouraged to call the Public Safety Department. A Public Safety officer will assess the situation and take appropriate action.

Personal Property: Point Loma Nazarene University assumes no responsibility for damage to or theft of personal property from vehicles, offices, parking lots or other University buildings.

Most of the thefts that occur on the campus can be prevented by simply locking office doors, windows, vehicle doors, and locking valuables in file cabinets or desk drawers.

Emergencies: Emergencies requiring police, fire or medical aid are to be reported to the Welcome Center at 849-2525. For any other questions or concerns, faculty should contact the Public Safety Office at 849-2201. The Department will respond to the emergency and contact the proper authorities. All officers are trained and certified in first aid and CPR by the American Red Cross.

H. TECHNICAL SUPPORT

Even students who do not own a computer have ready access to computer support through computer labs in Ryan Library. Students can also use InterLibrary Loan and are free to Xerox library materials that cannot be removed from the library. Reference librarians are available to help students during library hours, except for on Sunday.