Knowledge Management Weekend College Syllabus

Academic Skills Center (http://asc.richmond.edu, 289-8626 or 289-8956): Assists students in assessing their academic strengths and weaknesses; honing their academic skills through teaching effective test preparation, critical reading and thinking, information conceptualization, concentration, and related techniques; working on specific subject areas (e.g., calculus, chemistry, accounting, etc.); and encouraging campus and community involvement.  Hours at the Center are:  

Sunday through Wednesday 3:00-9:00 p.m. and Thursday 3:00-7:00 p.m.  On-call tutors are also available.

Students with disabilities must apply for accommodations through the Student Development Office as soon as possible. The following link provides information and required forms: http://disability.richmond.edu. The main purpose of the University Disability Coordinator’s office is to make sure students with disabilities have the same chance for success (defined as average performance or better) as students who do not have disabilities. The designated disability advisors do this by making sure that students with disabilities are able to access learning material, buildings, services, and programs at the University of Richmond.

Once reasonable access is provided, it is up to the student to do the necessary work - the disability advisors and accommodations help make sure that students have the chance to do it.

University Disability Coordinator:

Office of Associate Vice President for Student Development

Tina Cade, Associate Vice President

28 Westhampton Way

University of Richmond, 23173

(804) 289-8032

tcade@richmond.edu

The holidays and schedules for academic calendars are available on the Registrar’s web site at http://registrar.richmond.edu/planning. The University is a secular institution that values a diversity of religious expression. The University is also an active community with a wide range of personal commitments and academic and extracurricular activities.

Any student may be excused from class or other assignments because of religious observance. A student who will miss an academic obligation because of religious observance is responsible for contacting his or her professor within the first two weeks of the semester. Students who make such arrangements will not be required to attend classes or take examinations on the designated days; however, they are responsible for completing missed work.  Faculty must provide reasonable opportunities for such students to make up missed work and examinations. Visit the University’s web site for information on religious observances at http://registrar.richmond.edu/services/policies/religiousobsv.html.

Counseling and Psychological Services (http://wellness.richmond.edu/offices/caps/ or 289-8119): Assists currently enrolled, full-time, degree-seeking students in improving their mental health and well-being, and in handling challenges that may impede their growth and development. Services include short-term counseling and psychotherapy, crisis intervention, psychiatric consultation, and related services.

Career Services (http://careerservices.richmond.edu/ or 289-8547):  Can assist you in exploring your interests and abilities, choosing a major or course of study, connecting with internships and jobs, and investigating graduate and professional school options. SPCS encourages you to schedule an appointment with a career advisor early in your time at UR.

Writing Center (http://writing.richmond.edu or 289-8263): Assists writers at all levels of experience, across all majors.      Students can schedule appointments with trained writing consultants who offer friendly critiques of written work.

The Writer's Web gives high-level overviews of various topics relating to writing academic papers, including writing thesis statements, supporting your arguments, paraphrasing appropriately and citing sources.

Speech Center (http://speech.richmond.edu or 289-6409): Assists with preparation and practice in the pursuit of      excellence in public expression.  Recording, playback, coaching and critique sessions offered by teams of student onsultants trained to assist in developing ideas, arranging key points for more effective organization, improving style and delivery, and handling multimedia aids for individual and group presentations.