Southwestern Oklahoma State University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024
SERVICES, ACTIVITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS
AL HARRIS LIBRARY The university library serves a vital role in research, which occupies a significant place in the life of the university. The Al Harris Library, named in honor of a former University president, is a major resource to the university. It is centrally located on the Weatherford campus. It is open seven days a week (84.5 hours a week). The library holds over 289,000 bound volumes, over 920,000 electronic books, and subscribes to approximately 145,000 print and electronic periodicals. The collection is expanded by 200,000 microforms, over 17,000,000 media materials, and access to 100 online and full text databases. The library is a partial federal and state document depository. The General Thomas P. Stafford Archive houses several special collections including the university’s history. Digital copies of these materials, online publications, institutional reports, and other materials can be found on the university repository, SWOSU Digital Commons. The library instruction program focuses on developing critical thinking skills and other information literacy concepts in selecting information for research assignments. Sessions are offered to undergraduate and graduate courses, delivering both in person and online instruction. CAMPUS POLICE SWOSU maintains a Campus Police Department pursuant to authority granted by Statutory Law of the State of Oklahoma (title 74, 360.17). Police officers of the Campus Police Department are bona fide peace officers, bonded and commissioned by the Regional University System of Oklahoma. The Campus Police has the responsibility of enforcing state law and all regulations of the University. CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING AND LEARNING The Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning assists Southwestern Oklahoma State University, a student-centered university, by providing resources and professional growth opportunities for faculty on enhancing instructional practices, integrating technology in the classroom, advancing online learning, and promoting strategies which increase student learning and success. SWOSU offers courses in multiple instructional formats: • In Class courses are designed following the traditional class model in which the student receives instructions inside a classroom. Courses conducted in a classroom use Canvas, a learning system that will allow students to have course materials delivered to them electronically. In class students can also engage in online discussions by utilizing the Discussion feature found in Canvas. Multiple courses conducted in a classroom also offer students, who attend courses remotely, the opportunity to access in class courses via the ZOOM webinar conference technology. • Online courses are delivered over the Internet and provide access to the teacher and to classmates wherever the student is able to connect to the Internet. At SWOSU, online course work uses Canvas, a learning management system that will allow students to have course materials delivered to them with the ability to connect with faculty and students in ongoing discussions each week. • Webinar courses are at a specific time each week, but these courses differ in that the lectures and class interactions are delivered through the student’s laptop or desktop computer. Seeing and hearing the instructor and other students is done computer to computer. SWOSU utilizes the ZOOM webinar conferencing system. • Blended courses are ones where a combination of delivery methods is employed such as ITV/Zoom and Online together with in-person attendance. • Interactive Television (ITV) is another delivery system for course work at Southwestern Oklahoma State University. ITV courses are conducted via two-way television, and students are able to interact
ACADEMIC SUPPORT CENTER The Academic Support Center (ASC) was created to strengthen SWOSU’s efforts toward student retention and degree completion. The Center integrates support services provided by the Office of Retention Management, the Student Success Center, and Academic Success Advising. Student services in the ASC include pre-advising assistance, career exploration services, academic tutoring, peer mentoring, and academic coaching from a professionally trained staff in each of these areas. The Academic Support Center includes the following support services: • Academic Success Advising Southwestern Oklahoma State University provides career services and advising services for all students and alumni. This office provides assistance to students with enrollment questions, securing internships, summer work opportunities and full-time employment upon graduation. • Retention Management The Office of Retention Management focuses on helping students attain their collegiate goals and maximize their academic success. The department facilitates the College Success course, assists students in accessing university and community resources, and offers one-on-one academic coaching for all students on campus. This office helps to recognize their strengths while addressing any weaknesses that may be counterproductive to academic achievement. • Student Success Center The Student Success Center provides academic coaching, study groups, academic workshops, supplemental tutoring and engagement workshops during the day, nights, and weekends. A state-of-the-art computer facility and discussion workspace allows students and peers to receive assignment help and preparation for quizzes, exams, and/or other projects. Students that need help advocating for services, or better understanding academic requirements, are encouraged to contact an Academic Coach to help navigate those responsibilities. ADMISSIONS AND RECRUITMENT The Admissions and Recruitment Office coordinates public relations with high schools, two-year institutions, and other organizations in the area served by the University. Representatives visit schools, attend career day programs, and provide admission counseling and campus tours for all interested students. Recent high school graduates, transfer students, and returning adult learners can be assisted by the Admissions and Recruitment Office. The office can be contacted at (580) 774-3782 or visit https://www.swosu.edu/admissions/index.php. The office is located in the Stafford Center, Room 207. • New Student Orientation All freshmen are required to participate in New Student Orientation (NSO). NSO includes enrollment sessions prior to the beginning of the fall semester in which students receive academic advisement and enroll in fall coursework; New Dawg Welcome, a SWOSU tradition when students meet as an entire class; and the SWOSUConnect course. More than 40 student Orientation Leaders (OLs) assist with all aspects of the program to help new students make a smooth transition into college life at SWOSU. Students are exempt from the NSO enrollment process if they have been out of high school two or more years. For more information, contact the Admissions & Recruitment Office in STF-207 (580) 774-3782 or e-mail admissions@swosu.edu.
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