Southern New Hampshire University • A computerized training room with 28 networke computers, an instructor’s computer, overhead projection, video, television and satellite downlink • Conference rooms for individual and group study • Resource support for courses • An enclosed quiet study area • Networked study carrels • Printers, copiers, and scanning machines • Eighteen laptops with wireless network capability available for loan within the library • The Pantano Art Gallery spotlighting New England artists The library online gateway can be accessed from the university Web pages at www.snhu.edu/library.asp.
Dorothy S. Rogers Career Development Center The Career Development Center assists students with career planning and job search during and after their college careers. Career planning and development is critical for today’s college students who will be seeking career opportunities in an increasingly competitive job market. Career Development Center services fall into two primary areas: career planning and experiential learning (internship).
Career Planning Deciding on a career is a systematic process that requires time and planning. Making effective career decisions requires careful self-assessment and investigation of career options, therefore students are encouraged to start meeting with the Career Development team early in their academic career. The Career Development Center’s professional staff offers one-on-one counseling and workshops year-round. Career assessment tools help clarify career objectives and values that relate to personal goals and lifestyles. Career exploration and informational interviewing provide opportunities for students to make better informed decisions about their career options. Traditional job search assistance is offered and students are strongly encouraged to participate in resume reviews and mock interviews offered by both Career Development professional staff and employer partners. Contacts are made with representatives of business, government and industry to recruit students and graduates on and off campus. The center’s career library contains materials on trends, job-hunting techniques and employment opportunities, as well has housing supplemental materials on the Career Development Website. Two dynamic online resources connect students to thousands of employers and company contacts for job searching, career exploration and networking opportunities. An early partnership with the Career Development Center will help students prepare to enter into their chosen careers. Services continue to be available after graduation. 20
Experiential Education (Internship) Students in most majors at Southern New Hampshire University have the option of participating in experiential education experiences or internships. Internships earn credits toward degrees and integrate classroom study with related on-the-job work experiences, some of which are paid positions. These opportunities bridge the gap between textbook theory and the actual practices of the work world and allow students to test their career choices. Graduate students interested in pursuing an internship must begin the process by contacting Graduate Enrollment Services located in Webster Hall. Mandatory workshops are then offered by the Career Development Center. The Career Development Center maintains a working relationship with local, regional, national and international employers. These employers are easily accessed by students via an online employer database that is maintained by the Career Development Center. Students are also encouraged to research and engage contacts to develop valid internship sites.
Office of Disability Services The Office of Disability Services coordinates accommodations and services for students with documented disabilities. The Office’s Disability Specialists work closely with faculty, staff and the ADA/504 Compliance Committee to ensure that reasonable accommodations are made to provide program and facilities access to individuals with disabilities. For more information go to www.snhu.edu/603.asp.
Services To Students With Disabilities 1. Section 504 Compliance and ADA Compliance Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in any program or activity receiving federal assistance. Southern New Hampshire University intends to comply fully with Section 504 and with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Southern New Hampshire University’s ADA/504 policy is coordinated by the ADA/504 Compliance Committee, which endeavors to ensure that reasonable accommodations are made to provide program and physical access.
2. Self-Identification and Documentation of Disabilities While the university makes no pre-admission inquiry about an applicant's disability, such knowledge can often be helpful in the admission process. We recognize that to disclose any disability is a personal choice that every applicant may exercise. We respect that choice; however, we encourage applicants with disabilities to self-disclose to the Office of Disability Services. It is only through self-disclosure that informed decisions can be made by the applicant regarding the suitability of Southern New Hampshire University. This information is also useful after the student is enrolled to access appropriate services. Accommodations can be made only after the student provides complete documentation to