2020-21 Student Handbook

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Blackboard Blackboard is the courseware management system that the School and University use for web- enhanced and web-based courses. Users can access Blackboard from the website http://blackboard.umaryland.edu/ Copying Services (SSW) A copy machine for student use is located on the fourth floor of the SSW, near the computer center.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Blackboard Copying services Counseling Center (UMB) Daily Bulletin Emails Faculty Office Hours HS/HSL Illness/Absence Meeting Rooms (SSW) One Cards (UMB) Parking Permits (UMB) Student E-mail accounts Student Financial Assistance and Education (UMB) SURFS/SIMS

Counseling Center (UMB) As a student at UM, you already have an established record of performing well and using resources effectively. You may encounter new and challenging stressors during your graduate or professional school education. The Counseling Center can help you develop the resiliency to meet the many demands on the road to becoming a professional. The Counseling Center offers individual and couples counseling, medication management, referrals, educational workshops, and consultation services. On this web site (www.umaryland.edu/counseling) you will find a wealth of information, including self-help resources, podcasts, appointment information, and a faculty guide. Daily Bulletin E-mails The School’s online Daily Bulletin (www.mysswbulletin. info) is your most valuable source of information about School events, deadlines, special opportunities, etc. Please be sure to read it, since this is the way the Administration is able to communicate with all students. Students, faculty and staff wishing to publish items in the Bulletin should submit the information via the Daily Bulletin Web site (www.mysswbulletin.info). Any material for inclusion must be received no later than Noon the day preceding the date of publication. Faculty Office Hours/Mailboxes Faculty post office hours in their online syllabi located in Blackboard and on their office doors. The posted hours are the best times to try to reach faculty either in person or by phone-- particularly to address academic matters. Faculty mailboxes are located on the first floor. Health Sciences & Human Services Library (HS/HSL) The Health Sciences and Human Services Library (HS/HSL) provides collections and services for campus students, faculty and staff, as well as for the University of Maryland Medical System. The library’s electronic resources can be accessed within the library or from home or offices via the internet. For more information on the HS/HSL and its services, resources and programs, please call (410) 7067996 or visit the library’s website: www.hshsl.umaryland. edu.

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