Campus Life and Services
This page contains information about many aspects of life at 91福利社: student organizations, sports, libraries and research facilities, life in the residence halls, health and safety, and more. For more, see the .
Students at 91福利社 are invited and encouraged to become fully engaged in the life of the University community which occurs beyond the classroom. Programs and services are offered on the McNichols campus and open to students.
Student handbooks and brochures which describe the specific policies, regulations, services, organizations, activities, hours of operation and events are available and distributed on campus and available on 91福利社's Student Life Office (SLO) site. Additional information may be obtained from the Student Life Office or the appropriate office providing the service.
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Student Organizations and Activities
The University offers year-round activities and opportunities for social, personal, intellectual and professional growth and involvement. Special events such as lectures, picnics, receptions and athletic contests offer the opportunity for students, faculty and administrators to gather and meet informally. From orientation through commencement, a wide range of events are available to all.
More than 55 organizations welcome student involvement. Fraternities and sororities, honor societies, pre-professional clubs, international and ethnic associations, etc., promote the growth of their members and offer both social activities and informational/educational programs open to the campus community at large.
Campus media include a student newspaper (), magazines, literary journals and an on-campus radio station. These organizations inform the campuses while providing relevant professional experience to those who participate.
Co-curricular programs are offered by the offices of Residence Life, Student Life, International Services, University Ministry and other university organizations. Lectures and seminars offered on campus are of personal, professional and academic interest.
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Intercollegiate & Intramural Athletic Opportunities
Intercollegiately, the Titans are the only NCAA Division I program in the city of Detroit and have a proud tradition of athletic and academic excellence. Currently, men's teams compete in basketball, cross country, fencing, golf, indoor and outdoor track, lacrosse, soccer and tennis. Women's varsity teams include basketball, cross country, fencing, golf, softball, indoor and outdoor track, lacrosse, soccer and tennis. Both the men's and women's teams compete in the Horizon League. For the latest on 91福利社 teams, visit .
Any full-time student is encouraged to try out for a varsity team if he or she so desires. Opportunities also exist for participation in the Titan pep band or on the cheerleading and dance squad. Tryouts are held prior to each varsity season and further information is available from the respective head coach or by calling the Athletic Department at 313-993-1700.
91福利社 students are also encouraged to enjoy Titan Athletics by attending games. Admission to all home athletic events is free to students with a valid 91福利社 ID card. Further information is available by contacting the Calihan Hall ticket manager.
For recreational enthusiasts, the Fitness Center and Intramural Sports offers a number of facilities for students. Located on the McNichols Campus, the Fitness Center is a option for both students in on-campus living and for commuter students. Whether participating in a game of basketball, pumping iron, doing yoga, running on the indoor track, or enjoying a fruit smoothie, this hot spot affords a place to socialize with friends and relieve the tensions of the day through exercise.
Depending on interest, numerous team sports, intramural competitions and physical fitness activities are offered, including aerobics, softball, volleyball, basketball and soccer. For further information, contact the Fitness Center and Intramural Sports Department at 313-993-1240.
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Facilities
The Student Center offers a variety of services for use by students. Dining facilities provide a wide range of choices from a snack to a full meal. The fully-stocked bookstore carries both new and used texts, supplies, apparel and snacks. Lounge areas are available for conversation or quiet study. Games rooms offer pool, ping-pong and table games for those who wish to pass the time in recreation.
Many buildings have study lounges and food vending areas for students on a short break between classes. The McNichols Library provides excellent environments for quiet study, reading, writing and research.
Fitness Center
The Fitness Center is a great addition to on-campus living. Whether participating in a game of basketball, pumping iron, doing yoga, running on the indoor track, or enjoying a fruit smoothie, this hotspot affords a place to socialize with friends and relieve the tensions of the day through exercise. The Fitness Center is free to all 91福利社 students and employees.
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Libraries/Instructional Design Studio
The McNichols Campus Library, School of Dentistry Library, the Instructional Design Studio, and the Kresge Law Library provide access to print, media, and electronic collections and Knowledge (Blackboard) course development and design services to the University community.
More than eight hundred twenty-five thousand volumes, 3,000 leading law, literary, health, social science, scientific and professional print journals, over 240,800 electronic journals, 10,700 audiovisual items, 190,800 ebooks, and a collection of over 73,000 U.S. Federal and State government documents comprise the libraries' collections. Media resources include DVDs, CDs, and multi-media kits.
All library facilities and services are open to registered on campus and online students, faculty, staff and administrators. Librarians are available in each library to assist patrons in conducting their research. Librarians provide instruction in research techniques, and answer questions sent electronically to "email a Librarian" or "Ask a Librarian Online Chat." Research Tutorials videos covers how to search for, evaluate, and select appropriate academic information and how to cite references used in order to prevent plagiarism or copyright violations. To check out materials, a validated student ID/library card is required.
Libraries/IDS maintains the 91福利社 of 55 academic discipline pages and four mission initiatives (catholic, social justice, sustainable communities, and diversity). Each page contains subject-specific resources including online databases of full-text articles, selected bibliographies of core materials owned by the libraries, links to resources available through the Internet, lists of new materials acquired, and links to professional associations. The portal provides access to 91福利社's special collections, the catalogs of the 91福利社 and DALNET libraries' resources and services, and links to a number of other catalogs, including Jesuit and Mercy sponsored higher education institutions in the United States. Digital copies of required student theses, projects, and doctoral dissertations are available in the special collections institutional repository on the portal.
The libraries' databases allow students to directly search online for full-text journal, magazine, and newspaper articles. Electronic journal collections include biomedical, mental health, nursing, dental, engineering, education, science and technology, humanities, law, African American studies, women's issues, social sciences, and business titles. The databases also contain citations to dissertations, patents, technical meetings and papers and books covering current research in all the academic disciplines.
The Kresge Law Library offers access to specialized collections in American, Canadian, and International law, with particular strengths in Michigan law and U.S. federal government documents. The Library's online catalog, Murphy, is accessible from each of the other University libraries. Access the law library Website () to view policies and hours of service, or to access Murphy.
The Instructional Design Studio provides leadership in the use of technology in course development and design. IDS services include website design, digital graphic and video production for classroom use, digital content conversion, audio development for web delivery, and distance learning classroom support. IDS serves as an active advocate for the use of media and technology for teaching and learning through training, providing access to tools and information on how to use technology, and creation of materials for teaching and learning. The Instructional Designers provide technical support for Knowledge (Blackboard) course delivery.
The University Libraries are members of the Detroit Area Library Network (DALNET). The network includes a joint online public catalog of over two million volumes and direct access to three million additional volumes, circulation information, and image databases. Students and faculty from each member institution have access to the resources of the other institutions in person and through the use of the online catalog. The University Libraries also participate in MeLCat, the Michigan Electronic Library Catalog, an automated, statewide resource-sharing service, and offer interlibrary loan access to the collections of OCLC members throughout the world.
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Information Technology Services (ITS)
Information Technology Services (ITS) provides the computing, network, telecom, cable TV and audiovisual environment for the University community.
ITS computing labs provide on-campus access to desktop computers for students to use the Internet or academic-related courseware. For students bringing a personal notebook to campus, wireless access is available in all classrooms and many other locations across the campuses. For resident students, high-speed connectivity is available in every dorm room, as well as limited wireless access. An on-campus Help Desk offers phone support, as needed.
For the convenience of students, a web-based portal provides self-service access to many University services.
Each student is eligible for a free University web-based email account, file storage account, and web publishing account. Email accounts are generally assigned upon entry to the University.
Students are also eligible for hardware and software discounts from local and national businesses.
Online and hybrid courses are offered through 91福利社's local Blackboard server.
For more information, please visit .
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Research Programs and Centers
Special research facilities are available in Engineering & Science. Chemistry has extensive modern instrumentation, NMR, ESR, several UV-visible, infrared, and atomic absorption spectrometers; a differential thermal analyzer, a Gouy balance; a solution calorimeter; and equipment for photochemical and kinetic work.
Biology is housed in the fully-equipped Life Sciences Building with teaching and research labs for faculty and students; preparation, animal, aquarium, isotope and instrumentation rooms; greenhouse, photographic labs.
Engineering, besides its own research facilities, is affiliated with the Environmental Research Institute of Michigan and local industrial research labs. Notable on-campus facilities include the magnetic resonance laboratory, the Manufacturing Institute, and an automotive center with both an automotive electronics laboratory and an engine laboratory.
The serves the adult Detroit metropolitan community with psychotherapy on a sliding-fee scale. It also provides closely-supervised experiences for clinical Ph.D. students.
The Psychology Laboratory provides facilities for experimental and observational research with individuals and groups, including full audio/video monitoring capabilities.
The Child Psychodiagnostic Clinic provides diagnostic services and treatments for children with educational and behavioral problems. It also provides supervised experience for psychology students.
The School of Architecture's (DCDC) is a multi-disciplinary, nonprofit architecture and urban design/research firm dedicated to creating sustainable spaces and communities through quality design and the collaborative process. The DCDC works with community-based development organizations, local governments, residents and stakeholders, private developers, students, and local design professionals to enhance local leadership capacity and to promote quality design. Utilizing broad-based community participation in conjunction with design technologies, the DCDC produces projects that respond to locally defined concerns while empowering residents and stakeholders to facilitate their own process of community planning, development, and building design.
The Center for Cyber Security and Intelligence Studies (CCSIS) is an interdisciplinary center for research and education that marries information technology, law enforcement, homeland security, and national security. CCSIS offers eight degree programs (two all-online): Bachelor's degrees in Computer Information Systems and Criminal Justice; Master's degrees in Computer Information Systems, Information Assurance, Intelligence Analysis, Criminal Justice and Security Administration; and a new 5-Year Cyber Security degree in which students earn both a bachelor's and a master's degree. In 2009, CCSIS moved into the Briggs Building and renovated a wing on the second floor. The state of the art facility has advanced laboratories, innovative distance learning classrooms, and 24/7 security. Students in CCSIS degree programs can work beside professors on leading edge research like "Internet Predator Analysis" and "Mobile Device Security". Professors are highly published and have extensive real-world experience as leaders in their domains. They actively cultivate collaborative relationships at the national level which allows students to participate in important, relevant Cyber Security work.
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Parking Facilities
There are ample, lighted and patrolled parking facilities on the McNichols Campus. Parking permits, issued by the Titan Information Center (TIC) in the Student Center, are required of all students, faculty and staff. Parking rules and regulations are available from the TIC. Unauthorized parking may result in the issuance of tickets which result in holds on the student account which prevent registration and graduation. Repeated violations or unsafe operation of a vehicle may result in the loss of driving privileges on campus.
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Residence Life
Living on campus is an attractive option for many students. University residence halls offer a safe community environment which encourages academic success, personal growth and social development. Resident students are best able to become fully immersed in the academic, organizational and social life of the University community.
The residence hall system can provide housing for approximately 900 students. The majority of our students live in doubles. There are single rooms that are offered on a space-available basis and cannot be guaranteed.
The McNichols Campus includes six residence halls that offer both traditional and suite-style living arrangements. Our residential buildings are located on the south end of campus and are a short walk from all campus facilities. All residence halls feature furnished study lounges and social lounges, laundry facilities and vending machines. Titan-to-Go is a late-night store located in the main lobby of Shiple Hall that is open to all residents.
The residence halls are staffed by Residence Directors and Resident Advisors (RAs). These professional and paraprofessional staff members are trained to support and assist the residents. Resident Advisors rotate duty responsibility to respond to the needs and concerns of residents. The paraprofessional staff are supervised and trained by a staff of full-time professionals and graduate students. In addition to the residence hall staff, a member of the University Ministry team also lives in the residence halls.
Throughout the year, a variety of programs and social activit