ACADEMIC INFORMATION 

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND HUMAN SCIENCES 

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE 

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS, EDUCATION, AND LAW 

COLLEGE OF GRADUATE STUDIES AND RESEARCH 

AWARDS AND FINANCIAL AID 

GENERAL INFORMATION 

Academic Services 

University Services 

Student Affairs 

GENERAL INDEX 

GLOSSARY 
 

The University library system consists of the Leddy Library, housing the main collection, the Paul Martin Law Library, an autonomous, associated library, and the Paul E. Vandall Map Library, housed in the Department of Geography. The Leddy Library also houses the Curriculum Resource Centre, a specialized collection of K-12 materials for Faculty of Education students. The principal objectives of the libraries are to develop collections in support of instructional and research programs, and to provide reference and information services to assist the university community in making maximum use of materials available. A policy of open access to the collections affords the reader opportunity to browse at leisure, or to exploit in depth the literature of a field of special interest.

Seating is available for 1,200 readers in a variety of general seating facilities, including open and closed carrels.

The collection contains 2,188,000 volumes of print material, 776,000 microform (volume equivalent) items and 350,000 government documents. About 8,000 current periodicals and serials are received, including important newspapers, both foreign and domestic. The library system has extensive collections of Canadian federal and provincial government documents and publications of major international organizations.

The Library is fully automated and connected to the campus network. The on-line, public access catalogue (LUIS) is available through terminals in the library or off-site, via personal microcomputer and modem. There is an ever-increasing number of electronic resources available to students and faculty of the University. The library strives to support undergraduate research through its on-site collection and as a member of several consortia within Ontario to expand our off-campus resources. 

8.1.2 ATHLETICS & RECREATIONAL SERVICES

The University of Windsor's Department of Athletics and Recreational Services offers a full program of interuniversity athletics and campus recreation activities. Interuniversity varsity teams, nicknamed the Lancers, compete in the newly formed Ontario University Athletics conference (OUA). Nationally, Windsor is affiliated with the Canadian Interuniversity Athletic Union (CIAU). Varsity teams compete for berths at OUA conference and CIAU national championships, staged at different universities across the country.

The men's interuniversity program includes basketball, cross-country running, golf, football, ice hockey, soccer, indoor track & field, and volleyball. Women's interuniversity teams include basketball, cross-country running, ice hockey, soccer, indoor track & field, and volleyball. Regular conference schedules are supplemented by a non-conference schedule including games against opponents from different universities across Canada and the United States. If you are interested in trying out for a varsity team, you can contact the Athletics Office at (519 253-4232, Ext. 2437. Ask to speak with the coach of your particular sport, or plan to attend that team's opening meeting, usually held in late August or early September.

For those students who do not wish to compete in varsity athletics but are still interested in becoming involved, there are numerous opportunities available. For spectators, admission to all Lancer home events is free with a valid student ID card, and there are numerous part-time jobs as well. Students help organize behind-the-scenes aspects of home games, organize and publicize special events, even keep statistics and collect gate receipts. Positions as team managers and student athletic therapists are also available. The University of Windsor is home to the Green Shield Canada Sport Therapy Clinic, a state of the art sport injury facility.

Participation in Campus Recreation provides more options for those not interested in varsity athletics. Instructional classes in campus recreation include weight training, fitness, learn-to-swim, martial arts, tai chi, and dance. If you enjoy recreational and competitive intramural sports, a challenging program with a variety of activities is available. Activities include volleyball, basketball, slo-pitch, badminton, floor or ice hockey, soccer, and innertube water polo. No prior experience or specific skill level is necessary. Different levels of competition allow novices and those with experience the opportunity to participate. Competitive club experiences are also available in women's and men's rugby.

As with varsity athletics, there are also a number of part-time jobs available in Campus Recreation, ranging from referees and intramural co-ordinators to fitness and aquatic instructors. To join an intramural program or team, or to apply for a position with Campus Recreation, call (519) 253-4232, ext. 2449, or sign up in September when you arrive on campus.

You can visit our website at http://web2.uwindsor.ca/athletics.

8.1.3 COMPUTING SERVICES

Computing Services is in the University Computer Centre, located on the south end of the CAW Student Centre. Computing Services provides a full range of facilities and services for students, faculty and staff. The Helpdesk, Computing Consultants and Operation staff are located on the main floor of the building. The lower level houses the Computer Lab and the Computer Classroom.

The Computer Lab is open from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m., seven days a week, during the Fall and Winter terms. During the summer and Christmas holidays, the Lab operates on a shorter schedule. The Lab is always staffed by a Student Consultant to provide assistance. 

The Servers typically used by students, namely the UNIX SGI server and Novell servers, operate from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. They can be accessed from the Computer Lab and other locations on campus.  The SGI can be accessed from home using the dial-up services. 

The Helpdesk is staffed between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. during working days. Consulting support is available during normal business hours.  Documentation on various services is available from the HelpDesk.

A Userid is required  to use the UNIX and other servers: students can activate their userid at a microcomputer located in the Computer Lab for this purpose; faculty and staff can obtain a userid by filling out a form indicating their employee number. The personal computers in the Computer Lab can be used by simply producing a student card.

Facilities
The following is the list of major facilities available to students:

UNIX Server (SGI): The UNIX server can be accessed using X-terminals, microcomputers (with appropriate software) from various locations across campus and through via Telnet.  Fortran, Java, IMSL, C, SPSS, SAS, SAS/GRAPH and MAPLE are some of the over 80 applications available on the server.  The SGI is also used by students for e-mail. 

Computer Lab Facilities:  The Computer Lab has 73 microcomputers on a Student Novell network, 40 X-terminals accessing the SGI, two Macintosh computers and 8 ethernet laptop docking stations. The microcomputers access  Corel WordPerfect and other popular software such as  SPSS for Windows, MAPLE, CorelDraw, QuatroPro and Paradox.   The X-terminals access the software on the SGI.  The Macintosh computers run System 7 with Word and Excel software.  There are  dot matrix and laser printers available to all workstations.

Dial-up Access:  Students can use our computing resources from home and residences  using the student dial-up system for a nominal charge.

Internet Access:  Students have access to many Internet services such as e-mail, WWW access, Telnet, FTP and many others.  These are available from the Computer Lab, most microcomputers on campus, some residence buildings as well as off campus through the student dial-up service.

Services
Computing Services offers the following services to students:

Helpdesk:  Offers problem solving for computer related problems through telephone, e- mail or walk-in contact. Solutions requiring longer or multiple contacts will be referred to the Computing Consultants.

Consulting:  Consulting is available on computing related issues for graduate students and faculty members. Undergraduate students can use this service for specialized, non- assignment related problems.   Student Consultants are always available in the Computer Lab. 

Training:  Computing Consultants offer non-credit seminars and workshops on a variety of topics during the term. The seminars are open to all students at no cost. The schedules are posted in the Computer Lab and are published in the electronic "Daily News", the "Lance" and "Insight".

Documentation:  An extensive HELP facility and on-line PUBLIC files are available on the WWW to provide detailed information and help.  Computing Services publishes a bi- monthly newsletter called "Insight", which contains technical information for the active computer user.  It is placed in the Computer Lab, at the HelpDesk and in other campus computing facilities.  Handouts on various topics and services of interest to students are  available at the Helpdesk.

Databases:   Computing Services, in conjunction with Leddy Library, maintains a large collection of databases that are available for student and faculty research.  These databases, available on the WWW by registered students and faculty, include the Canada Census, General Social Surveys, CANSIM and many others. 

SOCR:   Computing Services also works closely with SOCR ( Student Organized Computing Resources) which provides students with the opportunity to host their own WWW pages.

Further information is available at Computing Services' WWW site at:  http://web2.uwindsor.ca/computing/
 

8.1.4 COUNSELLING

For Academic Advising, Career Planning and Placement, Financial Counselling, Students with Special Needs, International Students, and Aboriginal Education Counselling, see "Student Affairs," 13.3.

For Medical Facilities, see "University Services," 13.2.

For Campus Ministry, see "University Services," 13.2.

Psychological Services Centre

Located in two houses at 326 and 336 Sunset Avenue, the Psychological Services Centre provides confidential assistance to students, staff and faculty in dealing with both crisis situations and personal problems of longer duration. The staff includes five clinical psychologists, four psychology doctoral-level interns, other graduate students from the Department of Psychology, one consulting psychologist, and one consulting psychiatrist.

Methods of counselling can vary from individual sessions to group, couple, or family therapy. The Centre conducts both psychotherapy groups and topic-focused groups, such as stress management, eating disorders, interpersonal relationships, and women's issues. We also offer workshops in specific areas such as stress around exams, topics relevant to residence life, and others as the need arises. Our staff also consults with faculty and staff an any department to assist them in helping students.

Applications for service can be made in person at 326 Sunset Avenue. For additional information, call either 973-7012 or 253-4232, Ext. 7012. Hours are 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday and the office is closed for the month of August. Services are free to students.

8.1.5 HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICE 

The objective of the Human Rights Office is to create and promote an environment in which all members of the university community interact on the basis of mutual respect and which is harassment-free. The office deals with all forms of harassment, discrimination and issues of procedural, unfairness, employing various procedures, remedies and sanctions to settle disputes. The Human Rights Commissioner has been authorized by the university to investigate complaints and request person(s) to cooperate in investigations of complaints. Confidentiality is assured in all dealings with the Office.

The University of Windsor has a policy that prohibits harassment and discrimination on the basis of gender, race, sexual orientation, disability, ancestry, place of origin, citzenship, creed, age, marital staus, receipt of public assistance and family status. Behaviour constituting a violation of the University policy and/or the Ontario Human Rights Code is considered to be a serious offense.

Complaints, concerns or questions should be directed to the Human Rights Office, 310 Sunset Ave., or call 253-4232, ext. 3400. 

8.1.6 LIAISON AND APPLICANT SERVICES

Representatives from this office present information about the University of Windsor to prospective students for undergraduate and graduate admissions and for admission to the Faculty of Law. Liaison officers offer details with respect to undergraduate admission requirements, student awards and financial aid, residence, academic program particulars, first year programs, student services and campus life. Presentations are made to student groups, secondary administrators and parents.

This area is also responsible for conducting tours of the campus for individuals and groups. Tours include a guided walk through the campus and buildings, academic advising in the appropriate area when required and visits to special areas as requested.

Special open house activities for prospective applicants are conducted through the year. 

Those interested in the services of Liaison and Applicant Services should contact the office directly at 440 Sunset Avenue. For those from within the local calling area the telephone number is 973-7013. Others may use our toll free number 1-800-864-2860.