Polytechnic University Services

The Basics

Basic services offered: nonremedial tutoring, placement service
Remedial services: reading, math, writing, study skills
Counseling availability: career, personal, academic, psychological

Career Potential

Career advising services: co-op education, on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, other
Percent of graduates employed after 6 months: N/A
Percent of graduates employed after 1 year: 91%
Percent of graduates employed after 2 years: $N/A
Main employers of graduates: BAE Systems Citigroup Consolidated Edicon Co. of NY ExxonMobil General Dynamics/Electric Boat Corportation IBM JP Morgan Chase Keyspan Energy Lockheed Martin Motorola Merrill Lynch NRC Nortel Networks Northrop Grumman Symbol Technology USB

Campus Resources

Library on campus/close promixity?: Yes
Library collaboration present?: Yes
Number of books available: 145,000
Number of subscriptions: 6,040
Number of microforms: 62,000
Number of audiovisuals: 400
Number of E-books: 15,100
Description of library facilities: The Bern Dibner Library of Science and Technology, a state-of-the-art facility, serves as Polytechnic University's information hub, where wireless networks allow users with laptop computers to access the library's electronic services both from within the library and from other campus locations. Its resources are available through the main Polytechnic University Web site (www.poly.edu) or directly through the library's site (http://www.poly.edu/library). In-house library services are augmented by participation in regional and national cooperatives. The University library is an active member of the Academic Libraries of Brooklyn (seven participating libraries) the New York Metropolitan Reference and Research Library Agency (currently 270 member institutions representing 1,200 libraries) and the Long Island Library Resource Council (over 200 participating libraries). The library is also a member of the Online Computer Library Center, which maintains an international database with over 4,000 participating libraries.
Museums in proximity: N/A

Technological Availability

Wireless internet on campus?: Yes
Public computers available: 1,330
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.): 160
Classroom connection ports (avg.): 520
Total wireless capacity: 5,000 students/faculty
Recommended OS: Microsoft
Wireless coverage: in all school buildings and on all school property

Safety

Campus safety details: 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Students granted university webspace?: Yes
Able to register online?: Yes

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