First year students with undeclared majors and students who have not met admission
standards for specific majors are assigned to the Center for academic advising.
The Center serves all undergraduate students by providing information concerning
academic policies and procedures. The Academic Advising Center is a resource
offering help to all students as they consider various academic programs and
future career goals.
The office of Academic Testing and Assessment provides general information and
registration material for national standardized exams such as ACT, GRE, GMAT,
MAT, TOEFL, CLEP, and PRAXIS.
The ASC offers academic support to all EIU students. The ASC assesses student
learning needs, coordinates the provision of learning assistance resources, and
provides learning strategy instruction. Students are encouraged to call or sign
up for an appointment.
Career Services offers assistance to students in: choosing a major or career
options; career library resources; workshops/seminars on effective resume/cover
letter writing, interviewing skills, and job search techniques; on-campus interviews;
4-5 career fairs hosted yearly; and on-line registration placing your resume
on the web for referrals to employers. Fall/Spring hours are: M-F 8-4:30.
The Counseling Center provides free, voluntary, and confidential counseling and
crisis services to currently enrolled students. Issues commonly presented by
students include, but are not limited to, relationship problems, depression,
eating disorders, anxiety/stress, and anger management. Our staff of psychologists
and counselors also conduct workshops designed to maximize the potential of all
students to benefit from Eastern's academic and social environment. Appointments
can be arranged either in person or by phone.
Some academic departments offer free tutoring services for students
having difficulties in specific classes. For specific tutoring information,
contact the instructor, the department, or call the Academic Success Center.
This office offers assistance to students needing accommodations
for disabilities and who provide documentation of a specific disability(ies)
to the Director. These accommodations may include, but are not limited
to, special testing arrangements; tape recorded textbooks; accessibility
assistance, automatic door openers; assistance in arranging liaisons
with various agencies; and assistance in obtaining tutors.
The Health Education Resource Center provides
several resources on a variety of health related topics which include:
adjustment to college life as a new students,
stress, mental health, nutrition, exercise, eating disorders, cancer, smoking & tobacco,
alcohol, drugs, contraceptives, sexually transmitted diseases, HIV/AIDS, wellness,
and illnesses. Resources include pamphlets, fliers, brochures, posters, and paraphernalia
(buttons, stickers, pencils, key chains, etc.) that students may have for free;
or books, videos, games, and "Programs to Go" (presentation outlines)
that are available to check out.
Eastern Illinois University offers superior students the opportunity to take
part in two Honors programs: University Honors, a lower division program and
Departmental Honors, an upper division program. Both University and Departmental
Honors programs offer students of superior academic ability an unusual opportunity
to develop their potential for intellectual achievement. These programs are intended
to aid students in developing such qualities as independence of mind by undertaking
an enriched curriculum, which provides studies in depth.
Media services offers technology workshops on a variety of topics including web
page creation, image and text scanning, Microsoft PowerPoint, E-mail, and multimedia.
Multimedia development facilities are also available for students to scan photographs
and slides, edit digital images, develop PowerPoint presentations, digitize video
clips, record CD-ROMS, and create Web pages. To register for a workshop, call
Library Services at 581-6061. If you would like to use the multimedia facility,
please call Suzann Bennett at 581-6011.
The Reading Center offers assistance to those who recognize a need for guidance
and practice with essential reading and study skills. Help is given to students
in improving reading comprehension and speed and in practicing efficient study
habits. Individual assistance is offered through computerized instruction on
a walk-in basis from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday - Thursday. Additionally, GST 1000
is a course offered for 2 credit hours each semester to any EIU student who wishes
to improve reading and study skills. Special workshops also help prepare students
for local and state tests.
Term paper clinics are offered at the library each semester. Clinics are designed
to help students develop a plan of basic research. Students are assisted in refining
their topics for research and in selecting and locating appropriate sources of
information in the Library. Clinics are held on an individual basis, by appointment
only. Students may contact Carl Lorber in Reference Services, Booth Library,
or call to make an appointment.
A full range of diagnostic
and treatment services for persons with communication disorders is
available at the EIU Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic. Speech evaluations
and therapy are performed for disorders of articulation, phonology,
voice, stuttering, cleft palate, laryngectomy, neurological disorders
and accent reduction. Language evaluations and therapy are also offered
for the following: language processing, language-learning disabilities,
autism, developmental delay, cognitive disability, aphasia, degenerative
neurological conditions, stroke and traumatic brain injury. Hearing
evaluations include pure tone, speech, tympanometry, as well as hearing
aid and central auditory processing evaluations. Aural rehabilitation
therapy is offered for improving communication skills of persons
with newly diagnosed or long-standing hearing loss. EIU students
are exempt from fees for diagnostic and therapy services except for
the fee associated with hearing/speech screening required for students
teaching. All information regarding clients and their families are
confidential.
A free program for eligible students who are first-generation, low-income, and/or
with disabilities. Services include individual tutoring and counseling, study
skill enhancement, cultural opportunities, career counseling, and leadership
development training. Application is necessary to be eligible for this program.
Call for more information.
The Writing Center is a free service for all Eastern students. While our tutors
(trained graduate students) do not proofread papers, they will answer questions
about how to write and edit papers and other writing projects. Students can come
in for regular tutoring sessions or they can make appointments. Students taking
the Writing Competency Examination should also consider coming to the Center
for help - before or after the exam. Visit the web site for hours and other information.
Student
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