Working to support and enhance our students

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• Working to support and enhance our students
  academic journey

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UT Learning Collaborative Mission Statement
The mission of The University of Toledo Learning
Collaborative is to lead in the design and
delivery of innovative and effective programs
and support services for student access,
retention and success. As a gateway and a
catalyst for lifelong learning, The University of
Toledo Learning Collaborative promotes students
self discovery and the achievement of their
academic goals. We engage a diverse student
population in a holistic and humanistic manner
through collegial and community partnerships.
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University of ToledoLearning Collaborative

• Administrative Office
• Divisions of
• Gateway Programs
• University College Degree Programs
• Student Success and Retention
• Academic Support Services
• Academic Enrichment

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Gateway Programs

• High School Initiatives
• Office of EXCELlence
• EXCEL Program
• Upward Bound
• TRIO Student Support Services

• QUEST for Success
• Transition for Success

Its okay to be undecided on a major!
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University College Degree Programs

• A degree-granting division of the Learning
  Collaborative at The University of Toledo (UTLC)
• Highest average age of students at UT
• Specialize in adult education, degree completion
  options, flexible scheduling, maximizing previous
  college credit and unique programs of interest
  since 1971

Tracee Ellis, UC 08, was a single mom raising
three children while attending UT full-time.
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Adult Liberal Studies (ALS)
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Interdisciplinary Studies, Individualized Program
(IDVP)

• Interest not met by an existing degree program
• Diverse or unique areas of interest
• Interdisciplinary and
  Intercollegiate scope
• Student-developed area of
  emphasis approved by
  faculty review committee
• Bachelor of Arts or Science

Aaron Gibbons, UC 08, interned with an online
fishing magazine as part of his individualized
degree program at UT. Here he is on the cover of
the Summer 2007 issue.
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Student Customer Service

• Contact the Office of Student Customer Service
  if
• You have a concern and are not sure how to
  resolve it.
• You want to discuss a sensitive issue in
  confidence.
• You have a complaint about an office or service
  at UT.
• You are uncertain whether any UT policies or
  procedures apply to your situation.
• You feel that a policy or procedure has been
  applied to you unfairly.
• You have suggestions for improving UTs policies
  or procedures.

Susan Andrews, Director 419.530.2500 or
2571 susan.andrews_at_utoledo.edu
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Office of International Student Services

• Hosts more than 1,600 international students and
  scholars from more than 60 countries.
• OISS is accountable for initiating visas and
  maintaining the ability to host international
  students and scholars.

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Student Success and Retention
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First Year Opportunities
New Student Orientation
Rocket Launch Rocket Transition
First Year Experience
http//www.utoledo.edu/utlc/fye/filmFest.html
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MAP WORKS

• Provides for Early Intervention to students at
  risk
• Aligns Student Expectations with Actual Outcomes
• Facilitates Socio-Emotional Transition to College
• Cultivates Student Involvement (Activities,
  Organizations, Leadership)

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MAP WORKS

• Links professionals on campus to help students
  succeed.
• Faculty/staff are empowered to do what they do
  best - spend time solving rather than diagnosing
  potential problems with students.
• www.map-works.com

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Office of Accessibility
The main function of the Office of Accessibility
is to provide accommodations and support services
to students, faculty, and staff with disabilities.
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Academic Support Services
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• Learning Enhancement Center
• The Rathbun Cove

• Provides academic assistance to all University of
  Toledo students. Services include
• Drop-in Tutoring
• Supplemental Instruction
  Peer-led study sessions
  for
  targeted courses
• Workshops

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Tutoring

• Foreign Languages
• Spanish
• French
• German
• Japanese

• Sciences
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Physics
• AP
• Business
• Accounting
• Finance
• Business Stats

Math (all levels) On-Line Tutoring Math Only
http//www.etutoring.org
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SI Supplemental Instruction
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• Student-Athletic Academic Services (SAAS)

Student Athletic Academic Services (SAAS) is a
student-centered resource committed to providing
comprehensive support services designed for
academic enrichment, retention, and life skill
development of Toledo student-athletes.
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UTs Student-Athletes

• 16 Sports Baseball, Mens Basketball, Womens
  Basketball, Mens Cross Country, Womens Cross
  Country, Football, Mens Golf, Womens Golf,
  Womens Soccer, Softball, Womens Swimming
  Diving, Mens Tennis, Womens Tennis, Womens
  Track Field, Womens Volleyball
• 360 Student-Athletes

To excel in the classroom To excel
athletically To excel as role models To excel
in LIFE
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Workshops

• Academic Workshops upon request
• The Olympiad
• Sept. 21-25
• http//www.utoledo.edu/utlc/lec
• Praxis I Exam Preparation for
• Mathematics
• Reading
• Professional Development Workshops offered for
• UT Faculty
• Staff
• Professional
• Organizations

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Career advising and assessments Part-time on-and
off-campus jobs and internships Major and/or
career exploration Mock interviews Job search
assistance Career and job fairs On-campus
interview opportunities Resume referrals Career-re
lated programs Workshops on choosing a
major/career, resume development, job/internship
search, interviewing, business protocol, and
more Career library and website
Criminal Justice Fair
Career Library
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UT Testing Services

• Provides testing services to
• UT students
• Surrounding communities
• Testing centers located at
• Memorial Field House, Room 1080
• Scott Park, ASC Room 1200

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Testing Services in the Memorial Field House

• Make up testing for main campus classes
• Placement testing for incoming students
• Compass testing for Ohio Tech Prep students
• Main campus class exams on computer

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Scott Park Computer Based Testing

• Certification, licensure, and educational
  exams
• GRE
• CLEP
• Praxis
• MCAT (Medical College Admissions Test)
• Social Work Licensure Exam
• Athletic Trainer Certifications
• Nuclear Medicine Exam
• IT Certifications for Cisco, COMP TIA, and Novell

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Academic Enrichment
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Honors Program
The University of Toledo Honors program is
designed specifically to meet the needs of highly
motivated and academically talented students.
Members of UT's Honors Program enjoy a
challenging and nurturing environment conducive
to intellectual growth and discovery.
http//www.utoledo.edu/utlc/honors/explore/

• Students Receive the
• Edward Shapiro Honors
• Fellows in Economics

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Study Abroad in 25 Countries

• MYTH You have to be able to speak a foreign
  language to study abroad.
• FACT Programs in every major are available in
  English in many countries.

• You can afford to study abroad!
• Travel grants
• Scholarships
• Financial Aid

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Undergraduate Research at UT
Students initiate discussions with faculty about
possible research projects, then write submit
their proposal to OUR-UT for consideration.
Unless otherwise mentioned All programs are
open to all UT undergraduates in all areas of
research and/or creative activity at UT.
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Programs sponsored through the Office of
Undergraduate Research
Academic Year Research Program AYRP First Year
Summer Research Experience FYSRE Research
Abroad Undergraduate Summer Research Creative
Activity Program USRCAP UT-City of Toledo
Internship Program TolInterns Volunteer Research
Program Work-Study Research Program WSRP
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Service Learning Community Engagement
Civic Responsibility
Active Learning
Meaningful Service
Guided Reflection
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UT Learning Collaborative Vision Statement
In order to meet the needs of our citizenry and
community, The University of Toledo Learning
Collaborative will cultivate the social, civic,
ethical and academic growth of all University of
Toledo students.
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• www.utoledo.edu/utlc