Family Guide
Understanding Your Daughter’s Transition
to College
Learning Resources
The Learning Resources Center is an individualized
laboratory
support
service
for
the
Learning
Resources
Program.
It
is
a well-equipped
facility
containing
practice
materials,
audio-visual
equipment,
software
books,
reference
materials
and
computers for student usage. The Center
offers
such services
as
instruction in reading and study skills, task management
and test-taking, peer tutoring, academic support for students
with
special
needs and preparation for placement examinations for
graduate
study
(LSAT, GRE).
The math department and the foreign language department
offer learning laboratories as well. There is an active program
of student learning and assessment that begins at the first-
year level and continues through the senior year.
There is also a comprehensive writing center with computers
and
writing
resources,
tutoring
and
workshops. Tutoring is available in Biology, Chemistry, Physics,
Mathematics, Computer and Information Science and
Modern
Foreign Languages.
The Freshman Success
Program provides
support
and
academic
assistance
for
Science,
Engineering,
and
Mathematics
majors
to
increase
success
and
retain
students in the major.
The Women’s Research and Resource Center contains
a collection
of materials about women and serves as a place where students
can come, relax, study and meet in small groups.
Planning
a
Career
The function of the Office of Career Planning and
Development is to help students of all classifications
achieve their career objectives by clarifying their goals,
identifying their skills and interests and making informed
career decisions. Students are encouraged to begin meeting
the staff during their first year of matriculation at the
College. We encourage all students to participate in activities
designed to build networking skills, polish resume writing
and interviewing skills, provide career opportunities and
prepare students for life following Spelman.
The Office of Health Careers serves as
a repository of information for students interested in careers
in the health professions. Information about professional
schools, admissions requirements, financial aid, summer enrichment
programs and career options is available.
The Office of Graduate School Relations encourages
graduate and professional school enrollment among Spelman
students. It also engages in building bridges with universities
and programs that are interested in Spelman graduates.
Learning
to
Care
for
Herself
Self-Discipline
and
Character
