Marymount University

Graduate Catalog 2016-17

Academic Support Services

Library and Learning Services

Dean: Dr. Zary Mostashari

Library and Learning Services facilitates learning, teaching, scholarship, and lifelong learning opportunities by providing Marymount University students, faculty, staff, and the community with access to information and a variety of educational support services. Its facilities are the Emerson G. Reinsch Library and the Ballston Center Library Extension.

Emerson G. Reinsch Library

The Emerson G. Reinsch Library is an integral part of the learning resources of the university. The collection and services reflect both the curricula and the general needs of the university community. It offers the following:

  • a collection of more than 500,000 volumes in print or electronic format
  • access to more than 80,000 journals in print or electronic form
  • more than 200 online information resources — many of which are full-text — available on or off campus 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
  • library research instruction through class-based presentations or individual appointments
  • reference assistance in person, by phone, chat, or email
  • internet access on more than 80 public computers, which includes PCs and Macs; access to many software packages on most public computers
  • group study rooms that can be reserved online
  • coffee bar
  • scanners, printers, and black-and-white photocopiers
  • netbooks, power cables, headphones, and USB drives that can be checked out
  • wireless access

The library’s goal is to respond to the changing needs of students, faculty, and staff. Library faculty and staff work closely with colleagues in academic departments to ensure that the library’s resources and services meet the needs of the Marymount community.

Marymount University’s membership in the Washington Research Library Consortium (WRLC) allows students and faculty members to borrow from or use on-site the collections of American University, The Catholic University of America, Gallaudet University, George Mason University, The George Washington University, Georgetown University, Howard University, and the University of the District of Columbia. Library consortium members share an online catalog of collections. Loan requests for books, articles, or media are made online and delivered to the student’s home institution or via email access. Interlibrary loan requests from libraries throughout the United States can be arranged if materials are unavailable in the collection.

Center for Teaching and Learning

The Center for Teaching and Learning provides a variety of programs for Marymount students and faculty that promote student success and support student learning. The center is staffed by specialists in teaching and learning, writing, instructional technology and design, disability and access services, and advising. The center offers the following services for graduate students:

  • one-on-one writing support by trained graduate and undergraduate writing consultants
  • assistance for students preparing applications for further study, honors and awards, and distinguished scholarships
  • support for faculty development such as instructional technology support and teaching pedagogy support
  • workshops, coaching, and outreach for students who need assistance to achieve greater success
  • academic accommodations and support services for students with documented disabilities

Student Access Services

Student Access Services (SAS) are available for all eligible students through the Center for Teaching and Learning. The director of SAS assists students with disabilities in determining reasonable accommodations and is available throughout the year for information, referrals, and consultation with students and faculty. The specific accommodations that a student is eligible to receive are determined on a case-by-case basis, using the disability documentation submitted by the student to SAS. SAS does not duplicate the services offered to all students through other campus offices.

To receive support from SAS, the student must submit typewritten documentation from a qualified professional that describes a clearly diagnosed disability and its current functional impact on the student in academic settings. Marymount does not conduct testing or provide diagnosis, but a list of local evaluators can be provided upon request.

After submitting the appropriate documentation to SAS, students wishing to receive accommodations in Marymount courses must develop with SAS a Faculty Contact Sheet (FCS), which contains a list of the student’s approved course accommodations. Some accommodations made in the past have included allowing extended time for examinations; the use of e-readers, volunteer note-takers, and sign language interpreters; and the option to record lectures. Students must present the FCS to their instructors and discuss their accommodations and any disability-related concerns they may have about the course at the start of each semester. SAS supports students through this process by providing one-on-one consultations on topics such as personal self-advocacy, disability disclosure, and effective communication with professors.

The following accommodation requests will require additional procedures and documentation from the student: housing and dining accommodations, emotional support animals, and other major modifications. Please refer to the SAS section of Marymount’s website to review our most updated policies and procedures. Marymount's Office of Student Access Services readily adheres to the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act (ADA/AA), Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and all pertinent state and local laws and regulations.

Career and Internship Services

Career advisors provide individual guidance, career advising and coaching, and vocational assessments. The Center for Career Services (CCS) offers frequent workshops and programs on establishing educational goals suited to career and internship plans, choosing careers, developing a résumé and cover letters, supporting internship site selection, gaining employment, and interviewing.

Outstanding internship and field experiences for graduate students seeking hands-on experience are available throughout the Washington area with corporations, government agencies, schools, hospitals, and retail establishments. Depending on the degree program, the term "internship" may not always be used. Other terms for field experiences completed for academic credit include clinical rotations for nursing and physical therapy students, student teaching for education students seeking teaching licensure, or a practicum for students in a variety of business and human services programs. Noncredit internships, both paid and unpaid, are also a popular and helpful way for graduate students to gain experience in their chosen field of study. Information on all types of internships and field experiences is readily available on the CCS website, in the CCS's resource library, and from department chairs or program directors.

Catalog Contents

Graduate Catalog 2016-17

General Information

Admission

Financial Information

Academic Support Services

Academic Information and Policies

Academic Opportunities

Graduate Programs

Course Descriptions

University Leadership

Notices to Students

Index