Southwest Minnesota State University Services
The Basics
| Basic services offered: | women's center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance |
| Remedial services: | reading, math, writing, study skills |
| Counseling availability: | minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological, birth control |
Career Potential
| Career advising services: | on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training, other |
| Percent of graduates employed after 6 months: | N/A |
| Percent of graduates employed after 1 year: | 87% |
| Percent of graduates employed after 2 years: | $N/A |
| Main employers of graduates: | The Schwan Food Company; US Bancorp; Marshall Public Schools; Southwest Minnesota State University |
Campus Resources
| Library on campus/close promixity?: | Yes |
| Library collaboration present?: | Yes |
| Number of books available: | 202,363 |
| Number of subscriptions: | 946 |
| Number of microforms: | 227,623 |
| Number of audiovisuals: | 11,314 |
| Number of E-books: | 8,166 |
| Description of library facilities: | Z L Begin Collection, Foundation Center Collection, Selective Federal Documents Collection. 9.2 million dollar library building renovation including two computer lab classrooms, wireless technology, new fixtures/furnishings, archive room, art gallery, and updated entrance area. |
| Museums in proximity: | Anthropology Museum, Natural History Museum, Planetarium, William Whipple Art Galleries, Academic Commons, Fitness Center, Nature Center, Greenhouse, Wildlife Area, GIS Center, Southwest Marketing Advisory Center, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center (History Center), Center for Rural and Regional Studies, Women's Center |
Technological Availability
| Wireless internet on campus?: | Yes |
| Public computers available: | 310 |
| Computer courses offered?: | No |
| Email accounts granted?: | Yes |
| Campuswide internet access?: | Yes |
| Usable computer locations: | computer center/labs, residence halls, library, student center |
| Library connection ports (avg.): | 300 |
| Classroom connection ports (avg.): | 20 |
| Total wireless capacity: | 600 students/faculty |
| Recommended OS: | Microsoft |
| Wireless coverage: | in all the libraries, in some classrooms, in computer labs, in administrative/faculty offices and work areas |
Safety
| Campus safety details: | 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc) | Students granted university webspace?: | No |
| Able to register online?: | Yes |
If you are in need of more detailed information, check out the Southwest Minnesota State University website!