UNM Campus Support Systems
LEARNING SUPPORT AND COUNSELING SERVICES
Located at 2021 Mesa Vista Hall, 277-3506, the Educational Diagnostician offers an educational diagnostic evaluation in the areas of intellectual expectancy, academic achievement, and auditory and visual processing abilities. Most full diagnostic evaluations are designed specifically for students suspected of having a learning disability. Following all evaluations, an extensive written report is compiled and reviewed with the student. Working with the counseling services, the diagnostic unit will assist in providing any services to better enable the student to attain academic fulfillment.
A student-athlete who has been diagnosed with or suspects they may have a learning disability is highly encouraged to meet with his/her athletic academic advisor immediately. This will give the student-athlete the opportunity to receive specific information on how he/she can seek assistance through our Accessibility Services Center.
General Library
The general library at the University of New Mexico includes Zimmerman Library, Fine Arts Library, the Center for Southwest Research, Parish Memorial Library and the Centennial Science and Engineering Library. For library hours, call 277-2003. Also, located on the North Campus are the Medical and Law Libraries. The libraries include:
Zimmerman Library
http://eLibrary.unm.edu/zimmerman/
Center for Southwest Research
http://www.unm.edu/~cswrref/enghome.html
Parish Memorial Library
http://elibrary.unm.edu/pmleref/
Fine Arts Library
http://elibrary.unm.edu/falref/
Centennial Science and Engineering Library
http://elibrary2.unm.edu/csel/
Health Science Center Library
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Law Library
http://lawschool.unm.edu/library/frame/lawlib.html
CENTER FOR ACADEMIC PROGRAM SUPPORT
(CAPS-3rd Floor-Zimmerman Library), 277-4560
CAPS offers a variety of academic support services, free of charge to students. One-on-one tutoring is provided for most undergraduate courses and for study and library strategies. Students may make appointments at the CAPS reception area or by telephone. In addition to the one-on-one tutoring, walk-in services are available for algebra, calculus, chemistry, and physics classes. The Writing Lab provides tutorial instruction for students writing papers for any undergraduate course. English as a Second Language (ESL) tutors are also available in the Writing Lab. Other services include workshops, study groups, and exam review sessions. CAPS tutors participate in a nationally certified training program that emphasizes tutoring and content-area skills. CAPS also houses a program for students with learning disabilities.
COMPUTER & INFORMATION RESOURCES & TECHNOLOGY:
Computer & Information Resources & Technology (CIRT) provides network computing and data communication services and support for the UNM community. Services include e-mail, Internet access, dial-up services, public computer labs (called pods), academic computing, NetID authentication, and the CIRT Support Center (277-4848 or e-mail support@unm.edu). The CIRT building is located at 2701 Lomas Blvd. NE. CIRT’s Web site (it.unm.edu) provides information about services and support available.
CAREER COUNSELING AND PLACEMENT:
Located at the Student Services Center (2nd floor-Rm. 220), 277-2531, career.unm.edu
Career Services provides comprehensive services and resources to assist UNM students exploring career options, gaining career-related experience while in college, and pursuing career objectives upon graduation. Career counseling and testing are available for students who are undecided about an academic major or appropriate career options. Occupational information is available in the Career Resources Library to assist with the career decision making process, as well.
The Cooperative Education and Internship Program provides opportunities for students to explore options, develop valuable knowledge and skills, spend time in the world of work, and gain college credit in paid local and national positions. Students who take advantage of these opportunities find that they are better prepared and more competitive for the job market when coming to the end of their degree programs. Recruiters from government agencies, business and industry and school systems also come to campus to recruit undergraduate and graduate students for a variety of co-op and post-graduation positions through on-campus interviews and various career fairs during the academic year.
Workshops are available on Internet job search techniques, resume writing, and interview preparation. The Career Resources Library is full of employer literature, books on occupational information, directories of companies and graduate schools, job listings, and more. For those pursuing teaching career and graduate school, a credentials file service is offered. Computers are available at the Career Resource Library. Our web site is maintained by students for students with information on the Career Expo, Educator Fair, part and full-time job postings, interviewing schedules and more.
Services are available to all students, of all majors and degree levels. Fees are charged for some of the services. For example, there is a $15.00 one-time fee (subject to change) for those registering for Cooperative Education or placement services. Career Services has a web-based database system for easy access to career planning information, registration with Career Services, and student resumes for employers to download. All students are encouraged to visit Career Services early in their UNM experience.
STUDENT-ATHLETE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (SAAC)
PURPOSE:
The purpose of the committee is to provide an opportunity for student-athletes to voice their concerns about and offer input on issues which affect their university careers as students and athletes. The committee will provide a vehicle for student-athletes to provide input on university policies, practices and decisions that affect the University?s athletic program and existing or proposed NCAA and conference rules and regulations.
MEMBERSHIP:
The committee shall be comprised of a representative from each Universitysponsored sport engaged in intercollegiate competition. Each representative shall be selected by their respective team members or by other means acceptable to team members, as soon as possible after the beginning of school each Fall. However, a representative must have completed one academic year at the University. Athletes shall be advised in writing when they report to school in the Fall of the existence of the committee, the right to select a representative, and the date of the first meeting.
CHAIRPERSON:
The committee shall select a member as chairperson at its first meeting each Fall. The chairperson shall call and preside over each meeting after consultation with any other officers that the committee shall elect. Unless the committee elects another member, the chairperson shall serve as the committee?s liaison to the Athletic Council. The liaison shall be a non-voting member of the Athletic Council.
SECRETARY:
The committee shall select a member as secretary at its first meeting each Fall. The secretary shall keep the minutes of each meeting and circulate them to the members of the committee in a timely manner following each meeting.
MEETINGS:
The committee shall hold at least one meeting per month during the semester. The dates and times of such meeting shall be determined by the committee, except that the first meeting each Fall shall be called by the Athletic Director.
LIFE SKILLS
Although, today?s student-athletes are on campus with their peers, they may not have the same opportunities to attend on-campus life skill lectures which are available to the general student body. Therefore, the University of New Mexico has set up its life skills program in conjunction with the requirements set forth by the NCAA. Its goals and objectives are to:
- Provide academic, educational, and cultural support systems for all UNM student-athletes;
- Facilitate the professional, social and personal growth of all student-athletes;
- Support and encourage positive, responsible lifestyles for UNM studentathletes;
- Ensure sufficient opportunities for student-athletes to positively contribute to both local and University communities;
- Strive for equity and diversity that will allow student-athletes at the University to foresee their occupation of choice through successful completion of a degree program and;
- Work diligently while ascribing to the goals and objectives stated by the Life Skills Program.UNM?s Athletic Department requires that all student-athletes attend the scheduled seminars.Each year, the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), along with the Life Skills advisory committee, determine the seminars and community service projects for participants involved in the Life Skills program. (Dates and times will be announced at the beginning of the Fall semester).Topics for the seminars will be picked to fulfill the five commitments of personal growth. These points include: academic excellence, athletics excellence, personal development, community service and career development. Topics to be covered will include but is not limited to the following: study skills, goal setting, time management, stress management, sexual responsibility, substance abuse, community outreach and career development.