Montclair State University - Student Handbook

II. Important Information for All Students

III. Undergraduate Student Procedures and Policies

IV. Graduate Students

V. Services for Undergraduate and Graduate Students
   A. Alumni / Veterans
   B. Arts / Entertainment /    Music / Activities
   C. Campus Resources:    Academic and Personal    Needs
   D. Counseling / Medical /    Emergency Care
   E. Employment / Career    Services
   F. Financial Needs:    Banking / Bill Payments
   G. International Studies
   H. Study Centers
   I. Teacher Programs /    Child Care Services
   J. Telephones /    Technology / Computer    Access

VI. Student Rights and Responsibilities

VII. University Writing Standards

VIII. University Policies

IX. Directory of Information

STUDY CENTERS

CENTER FOR ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT AND ASSESSMENT (Tutoring and Testing)
Location: Morehead Hall, Rooms 139-145
Phone: (973) 655-5425/4364
Office Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Tutoring Hours: Monday to Thursday 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM and Friday 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
The mission of the Center for Academic Development and Assessment is twofold: 1) to provide learning support programs that encourage academic success for Montclair State University students with the ultimate goal of helping them become independent lifelong learners, 2) to provide testing for placement in English writing, reading and mathematics courses.

1. CADA is certified by the College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) that provides tutoring, supplemental instruction and academic development services to Montclair State University students. The individual and group tutorial sessions are offered in most academic areas by the master and peer tutors who have excelled in their particular subject areas and have been recommended by the faculty. All tutors receive training on study skills and tutoring techniques to best assist students.

Supplemental Instruction (SI) is offered by CADA as a learning support program designed to help students master the difficult course content through the development and/or implementation of learning strategies. CADA organizes scheduled out of classroom weekly SI sessions with trained SI leaders to work with the students from the selected courses. The SI sessions are open to any student in the course.

Additionally, the Center offers a variety of workshops on effective study strategies and learning techniques. Students are encouraged to stop by and learn how CADA can assist them in enhancing their academic performance through the application of effective note taking and listening skills, memory and test taking strategies, writing, and stress management skills.

2. The Center also coordinates and administers the Montclair State University Placement Test (MSUT) to all entering freshman, readmitted and transferred students with fewer than 26 transferable credit hours. Test proctoring services for non-Montclair students and other standardized tests for external agencies are also provided by the Center for Academic Development and Assessment.

LIBRARY
Library Hours: (973) 655-4298
Circulation/Reserves: (973) 655-4288
Multimedia Resources: (973) 655-5119
Reference: (973) 655-4291
Sprague Library is open during fall and spring semesters as listed below. Please telephone the Library (973) 655-4298 for hours during holiday, non-class periods, and summer sessions or consult the library's homepage at http://library.montclair.edu

Monday Thursday: 8 a.m. - 12 Midnight
Friday: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday: 12 Noon - 9 p.m.

Students should apply at the Library's Circulation Counter to have their MSU I.D. card bar-coded; required to borrow books and for other library services. Librarians offer assistance to students for assignments, reports, research, and other services. The Library has collections of books, periodicals, microforms, and media covering many subjects; it is a depository for federal and state documents. Reserve readings are available at the Circulation/Reserves Counter or electronically through the Library's homepage and Blackboard. Group study rooms are available on the Upper Level; Faculty/Graduate Reading Room is on the Lower Level. A computer lab is on the Upper Level; laptops may be checked out for three hours from the Multimedia Resources department on the Lower Level. Many resources can be accessed from the Library's homepage: http://library.montclair.edu

READING AND STUDY SKILLS CENTER- LITERACY ENRICHMENT CENTER
Location: College Hall, Room 105
Phone: (973) 655-4247
Literacy@mail.montclair.edu
The Literacy Enrichment Center offers assistance to all students in studying from texts, developing a flexible reading rate, and improving personal reading. Diagnosis of reading and study skills, counseling, and tutoring are also available. In addition, the Literacy Enrichment Center serves community needs through a reading clinic for ages 6-18. The Literacy Enrichment Center provides clinical and educational experiences for undergraduates and graduate students.