Philander Smith College Services
The Basics
| Basic services offered: | nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance |
| Remedial services: | reading, math, writing, study skills |
| Counseling availability: | career, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological, religious |
Career Potential
| Career advising services: | on-campus job interviews, resume assistance, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training |
| Percent of graduates employed after 6 months: | 35% |
| Percent of graduates employed after 1 year: | N/A |
| Percent of graduates employed after 2 years: | $N/A |
| Main employers of graduates: | V.A. Hospital,Home Depot,Cingular Wireless, Hollywood Video, Department of Human Services,Staffmark, Burlingtons,Arkansas Children's Hospital, UPS, Blue Cross Blue Shield, State Government, Alltel |
Campus Resources
| Library on campus/close promixity?: | Yes |
| Library collaboration present?: | Yes |
| Number of books available: | 67,756 |
| Number of subscriptions: | 283 |
| Number of microforms: | 2,360 |
| Number of audiovisuals: | 1,096 |
| Number of E-books: | 0 |
| Description of library facilities: | The Technology Center in the Library has 30 computer stations. The Archival Center has special termperature/humidity controls, display areas and three research computer stations; The Library has 28 other computers stations designated for research. There are computers in teh Technology Center and Library that are designed for visually impaired students. The library houses a separate Children's Collection, Faculty Development Center and small grouplearning areas in addition to the following: data ports for lap-top interface; presentation system adn tele-video conferencing features. The systesm allow for the transfer of video, keyboard and mouse signals to or from any computer on the system, has two hidden projection screens and is designed for large screen display of ttransparencies, hard copies adn 3D objects, DVD, CD and VHA presentations, cable television adn video projections; the Conference Center has a hidden electronic projection screen with an audiovisual system that is capable of graphics display, 35MM slide presentations, audiotape, DVD, CD and VHS presentations. The Music lab features a hidden, electronic projection screen in a classroom setting with a digital, surround sound system, computer graphics display capability, video tape, DVD, CD, phonograph player, cable television, audiotape and auxiliary input and an electronic piano as a teaching aid. The two Multi-Media Student Listening Rooms have desktop multimedia equipment for VHS tape, DVD/CD playback and electronic keyboards for composition and playback; six monitors in teh multimedia listening area have assigned media channels for audio, DVE,CD, phonographic functions simultaneously and cable television capability. The Teacher Education Lab has 15 computers with a hidden electronic projection screen, a 35MM slide projector with remote control, video projection adnintgegrated teaching station with laptop and desktop input adn VHS/DVD/CD playback. |
| Museums in proximity: | Eighty piece Afro-American Art Collection in various media. The collection's value is approximately 403,000.00 |
Technological Availability
| Wireless internet on campus?: | No |
| Public computers available: | N/A |
| Computer courses offered?: | Yes |
| Email accounts granted?: | Yes |
| Campuswide internet access?: | Yes |
| Usable computer locations: | computer center/labs, residence halls, library, student center |
| Library connection ports (avg.): | 25 |
| Classroom connection ports (avg.): | 75 |
| Total wireless capacity: | students/faculty |
| Recommended OS: | Microsoft |
| Wireless coverage: |
Safety
| Campus safety details: | 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc) | Students granted university webspace?: | No |
| Able to register online?: | No |
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