Academic Services
Academic Advising
Academic advising is part of the College’s commitment to its students. Upon enrolling, each student is assigned an academic advisor, usually a faculty member in the department of the student’s declared major, who helps to plan and monitor the student’s ongoing program of study. The advisor helps the student meet graduation requirements by drawing up academic plans consistent with the student’s background and goals; together the advisor and student update this plan each semester. During or between semesters, advisors are available for consultation by phone or email.
Academic Support Team
The College is committed to helping students succeed academically and personally. The Academic Support Team consists of faculty and staff members with the demonstrated ability to balance sympathy and discipline. These members interact regularly with assigned campus and Woods Online students, monitoring each student’s progress, discussing problems and offering suggestions for overcoming obstacles.
Information Technology Services
The College makes available to students a wide variety of IT services. New students are provided with a College email account, productivity software and online training materials. A help desk is available for assistance with questions and problems. Students have online access to course materials through a learning management system (woodsonline.smwc.edu); links to the Bookstore provide details on course textbooks and costs. Students may access their accounts, schedules, grades and transcripts through the student portal which is at: https://my.smwc.edu. Wi-Fi is available campus-wide.
Learning Resource Center
The Learning Resource Center, located on the second floor of Rooney Library, is committed to providing academic support to all students through a variety of success initiatives and resources. Students are encouraged to request one-on-one tutoring assistance (online or campus options), utilize math and writing assistance, or use the quiet study space/computer access to complete homework in an academic atmosphere. Additional test preparation resources can be made available upon request for a variety of tests including but not limited to ACT, SAT, GRE, and CLEP. Finally, the center is also a testing site for the College-Level Examination Program (CLEP). Contact the Director of the Learning Resource Center to schedule a test.
Writing Center
The Writing Center, located in the Learning Resource Center, is available to assist SMWC students during all points of the writing process. We accept all types of academic writing, including but not limited to, assignments for Woods Core classes, outlines for speeches, lab reports, and longer pieces of writing such as Master’s theses. Help is available through walk-in tutoring, scheduled appointments (either in person or via Skype), and email feedback. Contact the Writing Center Director for more information.
Library
The Mary and Andrew Rooney Library provides access to traditional and online library collections and services. A number of electronic databases, many containing full text articles, are available to authenticated users both on and off campus. Interlibrary loans and “purchase on demand” services allow the library to meet the changing academic needs of students and faculty, whether on campus or online. The library also provides meeting and classroom spaces to campus and community groups.