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An Academic Commons at USD

An Academic Commons at USD. Universities are finding a new role for the library building in increasing student engagement, retention, and success by converting some spaces into a student study, interaction, services, and support center.

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An Academic Commons at USD

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  1. An Academic Commons at USD Universities are finding a new role for the library building in increasing student engagement, retention, and success by converting some spaces into a student study, interaction, services, and support center. The USD Academic Commons will feature a collection of services and programs designed to help students achieve their academic goals. Where: First Floor of the I.D. Weeks and Lommen Health Sciences Library building (University Libraries) When: Open fall 2010 Anne C. Moore

  2. The complex of the Libraries and Muenster University Center will provide a central access point to a variety of campus resources in a one-stop environment that is open hours that are convenient to students. Muenster Univ. Center Academic Commons • Campus Dining • Barnes & Noble Campus Bookstore • Campus Scheduling • Coyote Card • Dean of Students • Event Planning • Student Activities Center • Student Government Association • University Housing  • Academic Advising & Career Planning Center • Athletic Advising • Tutoring • Supplemental Instruction • Student Support Services • Center for Academic Engagement • ITS Help Desk • Library Circulation & Reference • Software Support • Writing Center • Speech Presentation Center Anne C. Moore

  3. USD Academic Commons • A student-centered environment with a variety of collaborative spaces; students select the space most suited for work on their current project. • Students can work alone or in groups the way they are comfortable with everything they need regardless of residence hall, major, or ethnicity. • Staff and peers will be available both in-person and online during extended hours to assist students with a wide variety of academic questions. Anne C. Moore

  4. Student Collaborative Spaces Digital Editing and Media Viewing Rooms Study Rooms Individual Workstations Powered collaborative tables Anne C. Moore

  5. A group study & collaboration room Anne C. Moore

  6. A group study & collaboration room Anne C. Moore

  7. A group study & collaboration room Anne C. Moore

  8. Academic & Career Planning Center • Professional Academic Advisors for first 48 credits • Advice on Careers and Focus on Whole Student Development • Employer liaison; Career exploration resources • Tutoring; Supplemental Instruction; FYE • Athletic Advisors/Tutors • Student Support Services (TRIO): U.S. Dept of Education grant-funded program that seeks to improve the retention and graduation rates of students from disadvantaged backgrounds Anne C. Moore

  9. Career Development Resource Center Academic Advising and Career Planning Center Student Support Services Anne C. Moore

  10. Center for Academic Engagement • Focuses on Learning Outside the Classroom • Helps students identify and realize opportunities for quality experiential learning • Service‐Learning • Study Abroad  • Undergraduate Research & Creative Activity • National Student Exchange • Nationally Competitive Scholarships (Truman, Udall, Fulbright, Rhodes, etc.) Anne C. Moore

  11. Math Emporium (formerly Lab) • Tutor support for students in all Math courses • 600 students in first two Math courses will have 1 classroom session per week and 2 required lab sessions in the Math Emporium • Self-paced exercises and tutorials with video help in My Math Lab software • Swipe I.D. to enter and record attendance Anne C. Moore

  12. ITS Help Desk • Information Technologies Help Desk • Support for campus accounts • Hardware and software troubleshooting for personal computers • Equipment lending (laptops, projectors, cameras, camcorders, etc.) • Equipment delivery to classrooms Anne C. Moore

  13. Library and Software Support • Joint service desk for: • Library Circulation, Reserves, and Media • Library Reference and Information • Software Support Anne C. Moore

  14. University Writing Center • Students, faculty, and staff meet with trained, writing consultants to discuss their writing and get assistance with developing their writing skills. Anne C. Moore

  15. Speech Presentation Center • Advises and coaches students who are preparing Speeches and Presentations • Connected to the Writing Center Anne C. Moore

  16. Anne Cooper Moore Dean of Libraries 605-677-5122 Anne.Moore@usd.edu

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