IPFW Com 114 Handbook

This section offers helpful on-campus resources you may need or perhaps offer to your students. This is a quick reference guide that outlines the different organizations and their available services.  For a comprehensive list of campus service, look to the Student Handbook. Also, student and department organizations are continually changing. A comprehensive list can be found at the following website: http://new.ipfw.edu/offices/student-life/organizations/

Academic Internships, Cooperative Education and Service Learning (OACS)

Neff 337; 260-481-6939; www.ipfw.edu/oacs

Mon.–Fri. 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

This office provides students with a variety of opportunities for students to gain professional experience along with their coursework.

Admissions

Kettler 111; 260-481-6812; www.ipfw.edu/admissions

Mon.–Thurs. 8 a.m.–6 p.m., Fri. 9 a.m.–5 p.m., first and third Saturday of each month 9 a.m.–noon, excluding holiday weekends

Helps students gain admission to the university, transfer credits, and change majors

Alumni Relations

Walb Student Union 125; 481-6807; www.ipfw.edu/alumni

Mon.–Fri. 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Personnel available at events on nights and weekends

Helps students connect to alumni in relevant career fields

Audio Visual Technology Services (AVTS)

Science Building G43; 260-481-6519; AVScheduling@ipfw.edu; www.ipfw.edu/avtech

Mon.–Fri. 8 a.m.–5 p.m., other times by appointment

Provides A/V equipment and technology support for academic classes and special events

Bursar

Kettler Hall G57; 260-481-6824; Fax 260-4811-5495; bursar@ipfw.edu; www.ipfw.edu/financial/contact/bursar.shtm;

Mon. 8 a.m.–6 p.m., Tues.-Thurs. 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Fri. 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Provides in-person and electronic customer service for student accounts, billing, and various university payments; also sells Citilink bus passes to students

Business Office for Student Affairs and Student Activities

Kettler Hall G54; 260-481-0723

Mon.–Fri. 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Conducts training sessions for treasurers of all student organizations and approves “Event Planning Forms” for student organization events

Career Services

Kettler Hall 109; 260-481-0689;www.ipfw.edu/career

Mon.–Tues. 8 a.m.–6 p.m., Wed.–Thurs. 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Fri. 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Career counseling, assessment, and assistance for students and alumni; also sponsors job fair prep sessions, job fairs, and networking events, mock interviews, résumé and cover letter critiques, and job search strategies

Center of Career Opportunities (Purdue CCO)

www.cco.purdue.edu

Purdue students are offered access to job openings through Career Services with a Purdue ID

JobZone

www.ipfw.edu/jobzone

Access to internship, work-study, and full and part-time employment opportunities for IPFW students

CATV 5

Helmke Library B44; 260-481-6582; www.college56.org

Mon.–Thurs. 8 a.m.–11 p.m., Fri. 8 a.m.–6 p.m., Sat. 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Sun. noon–11 p.m.

The station provides equipment and facilities for video projects students create and get broadcast on CATV

Center for Academic Support and Advancement (CASA)

Kettler Hall G23; 260-481-6817; www.ipfw.edu/casa

Mon.–Fri. 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Offers support in developing reading, writing, math, and study skills

SPOT Learning Center

Kettler Hall G21; 260-481-5419; www.ipfw.edu/casa/tutoring/TutorTrac.shtml

Mon.–Thurs. 8a.m.–8 p.m., Fri. 8 a.m.–4 p.m.,

Provides free one-to-one tutoring appointments and drop-in tutoring

Center for Women and Returning Adults

Walb Student Union 120; 260-481-6029; www.ipfw.edu/cwra

Mon.–Fri. 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Provides resources specifically for women and returning results

Child Care - The Learning Community (TLC)

2041 Reed Road, East State Professional Park, Fort Wayne, IN 46805; 260-424-8852

www.ipfw.edu/childcar; www.tlckidsfirst.com

Fall/Spring/Summer Semesters: Monday-Friday 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Provides child care for students with children 6 weeks – 12 years old

Collegiate Connection

Kettler Hall 105;260-481-5478; www.ipfw.edu/cconnect

Mon.–Fri. 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Allows high school students to take college classes while still in high school to earn dual credit

Crossroads

Kettler Hall 108D; 260-481-4113; www.ivytech.edu/fortwayne/crossroads

Mon.–Fri. 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Allows students to begin a degree at Ivy Tech Community College–Northeast and complete it at IPFW while avoiding typical roadblocks experienced by transfer students; losing credits, time, and money

Dean of Students

Walb Student Union 111C;260-481-6601;www.ipfw.edu/dos

Mon.–Fri. 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Advocates for student issues such as grade appeals and late full withdrawal

Dental Hygiene Clinic

Neff Hall 109; 260-481-6575; www.ipfw.edu/dental/hygieneclinic/contact.shtml

Call for hours and appointments

Provides dental examinations, cleanings, fluoride treatments, dental sealants, and X-rays

Diversity and Multicultural Affairs

Walb Student Union 118;260-481-6608 or 6921; www.ipfw.edu/odma

Mon.–Fri. 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Provides academic support, academic coaching, personal advising, and cultural and thematic programming for students of all cultural and ethnic backgrounds

Financial Aid Office

Kettler Hall 102; 260-481-6820; www.ipfw.edu/financial

Mon.–Thurs. 8 a.m.–6 p.m. and Fri. 9 a.m.–5 p.m. (check during summer and holidays)

Assists students in locating funds for college costs

First Year Experience

Kettler Hall G25; 260-481-6077; www.ipfw.edu/fye; Mon.–Fri. 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Helps first-year students integrate to college life by offering Learning Communities, sponsoring campus events, and connecting students to various IPFW resources

Follett’s IPFW Bookstore

Kettler Hall Bookstore; 260-483-6100; www.ipfw.bkstr.com

Mon.–Thurs. 8:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m., Fri. 8:30 a.m.–3 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.–1 p.m.

One-stop shopping for all your college needs

Health Insurance

Walb Student Union 111;260-481-6601;www.ipfw.edu/dos/services/insurance.shtml

Mon.–Fri. 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

All registered domestic students may choose to purchase health insurance sponsored by Purdue University

Information Technology Services Help Desk

Kettler Hall 206; 260-481-6030; www.its.ipfw.edu/support

Mon.–Fri. 7:30 a.m.–11 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun. noon–10 p.m.

Offers general IPFW computing-related questions

Office of International Education (Formerly International Student Service, ISS) 

Kettler Hall 104;260-481-6034; www.ipfw.edu/iss

Mon.–Thurs. 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Fri. 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Maintains admissions process and requirements for undergraduate international students

IPFW/Parkview Health and Wellness Clinic

Walb Student Union 234;  260-481-5748;www.ipfw.edu/clinic

Mon.–Fri. 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

Works with local physicians to meet student healthcare needs

IU Credit Union Branch

Kettler Hall 198F (teller office); 260-481-6263; Kettler Hall G35 (loan office); 260-481-6273

www.iucu.org

Mon.–Fri. 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Full-service financial institution for students, staff, faculty and all residents or employees in Indiana. IU Credit Union ATM’s are located in Kettler Hall, ground level

Helmke Library

Helmke Library; 260-481-6505; www.lib.ipfw.edu

Mon.–Thurs. 8 a.m.–11 p.m., Fri. 8 a.m.–6 p.m., Sat. 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Sun. noon–11 p.m.

Provides comfortable individual and group-study spaces, student-access computer workstations, research consultations, tutorials, course guides, and research tools created by librarians, and on- and off-campus access to databases and indexes, e-reference books, and 40,000+ e-journals.

Mastodon Academic Performance (M.A.P.) Center

Kettler Hall 108C; 260-481-6054; www.ipfw.ipfw.edu/athletic-advising

Mon.–Fri. 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Advises student-athletes, monitors NCAA eligibility, administers the grade check program, administers athletic study table, teaches the Freshman Success for Student-Athletes course, coordinates class registration of student-athletes

Mastodon Advising Center

Kettler Hall 109; 260-481-6595; www.ipfw.edu/mac

Mon.–Tues. 8 a.m.–6 p.m., Wed.–Thurs 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Fri. 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Summer Mon. 8 a.m.–6 p.m., Tues.–Fri. 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Provides academic advising to students by monitoring student’s academic progress, helping with course registration, and overall understanding of the educational process

National Student Exchange (NSE)

Mastodon Advising Center

Kettler Hall 109; 260-481-6595; www.nse.org; www.ipfw.edu/nse

Mon.–Tues. 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Wed.–Fri. 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Summer Mon.–Thurs. 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Fri. 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Allows students to spend one semester or one year of study at one of approximately 200 different colleges and universities in the United States, its territories, and Canada; while remaining enrolled at IPFW and paying regular IPFW tuition and fees

Personal Counseling Services (IPFW/Parkview Student Assistance Program)

Walb Student Union 210; 260-373-8060 or 800-721-8809; www.ipfw.edu/counseling/

Mon.–Fri. 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Walk-ins accepted until 4 p.m.

Offers free and confidential short-term group, individual, and couples counseling services to all currently enrolled IPFW students

Printing Services

Printing Services/Warehouse 104; 260-481-6801; Mon.–Fri. 8 a.m.–5 p.m

Provides various printing services to students such as: color or black and white copies, résumé printing, poster prints up to 11 x 17 on white 10 lb. stock; large format color printer for paper or vinyl banners, laminating, folding, cutting, binding, coil, or spiral with 24-hour service. Students need to bring CD or flash drive or e-mail .pdf files to printsrv@ipfw.edu

Registrar

Kettler Hall 107; 260-481-6815;www.ipfw.edu/registrar

Mon.–Thurs. 8 a.m.–6 p.m., Fri. 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Provides official and unofficial (IU and Purdue) transcript services

Administers, coordinates, and conducts registration and related procedures

Research and External Support

Kettler Hall 252; 260-481-4101; www.ipfw.edu/ores

Mon.–Fri. 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Offers research funding for undergraduates and coordinates annual student research symposium

Safe Zone

University-wide; www.ipfw.edu/safezone

Support program for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, or queer (LGBTQ) students.

A “Safe Zone” office sign on campus indicates that at least one individual in the office has completed a Safe Zone training workshop and will be positive, supportive, and affirming

Services for Students with Disabilities

Walb Student Union 113; 260-481-6657; www.ipfw.edu/ssd

Mon.–Fri. 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Provides appropriate academic aids and services to ensure equal access for students with disabilities such as: accessible computers and assistive equipment, reader and sign-interpreter services, and special test-proctoring services

Student Housing Information

Cole Commons; 260-481-4180;www.ipfwstudenthousing.com

Hours vary

IPFW Student Housing provides apartment-style living for students.

Student Life Office

Walb Student Union 115; 260-481-6609; www.ipfw.edu/stulife

Mon.–Fri. 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Offers various outlets for students’ professional development and extracurricular activities

Studio M

Walb Student Union 220;260-481-0114; www.ipfw.edu/studiom

Mon.–Thurs. 9 a.m.–11 p.m., Fri. 9 a.m.–9 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.–8 p.m.

Assistance with audio and video editing and provides high-definition video cameras and digital SLR for checkout

Study Abroad Opportunities - Office of International Programs (OIP)

Kettler Hall 269; 260-481-6494; http://www.ipfw.edu/oip/events/default.shtml

Offers over 400 outstanding study abroad opportunities available through IPFW,

Indiana University, and Purdue University during spring-break, summer, semester, and academic-year programs in Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, South America, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean

Testing Services

Kettler Hall 232; 260-481-6600

Mon.–Thurs. 8 a.m.–7:30 p.m.; Fri. 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat. 9–11 a.m.

Offers various placement test and standardized tests (such as CPA, GRE, and TOEFL)

University Police

Support Services Building; emergency 260-481-6911, parking 260-481-5424,

non-emergency 260-481-6827

Open 24/7 - ticket payments taken from 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., payment drop box available 24/7

Issues various permits and helps students with locked cars, dead batteries, and provides escorts.

Veterans’ Services

Kettler Hall 107; 260-481-6126;Mon.–Fri. 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

The Veterans’ Services coordinator provides educational support services for veterans of the

U.S. Military

Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs

Kettler Hall 172; 260-481-6844; www.ipfw.edu/vcsa

Mon.–Fri. 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Evenings by appointment

The office is responsible for general matters pertaining to student life, provides assistance for students who may experience problems with any office in Student Affairs, and helps students understand IPFW policies and other university matters

Walb Union Information Desk

Walb Union Lobby (WU 127); 260-481-6611; www.ipfw.edu/safety

Mon.–Fri. 7 a.m.–6 p.m.

Provides IPFW class and sports schedules, campus and city maps, bus schedules, help with Mastodon cards, campus keys, and refunds for WALB vending machines

Writing Center

Kettler Hall G19;260-481-5740; www.ipfw.edu/casa/writing

Mon.–Thurs. 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Fri. 10 a.m.–2 p.m., Sun. 1–5 p.m.

Helps students in every stage of the writing and researching process