Albertson College Services
The Basics
| Basic services offered: | nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance, other |
| Remedial services: | reading, math, writing, study skills |
| Counseling availability: | minority student, career, military, personal, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious, other |
Career Potential
| Career advising services: | on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training |
| Percent of graduates employed after 6 months: | N/A |
| Percent of graduates employed after 1 year: | N/A |
| Percent of graduates employed after 2 years: | $N/A |
| Main employers of graduates: | N/A |
Campus Resources
| Library on campus/close promixity?: | Yes |
| Library collaboration present?: | Yes |
| Number of books available: | 198,201 |
| Number of subscriptions: | 1,142 |
| Number of microforms: | 29,768 |
| Number of audiovisuals: | 592 |
| Number of E-books: | 0 |
| Description of library facilities: | Terteling Library includes a computer lab, 4 group study rooms, and the Curriculum Resource Center which houses K-12 curricular materials. The library is a selective depository for U.S. Government documents. |
| Museums in proximity: | McCain Student Center,The student union houses a bookstore, coffee house, movie theater, snack bar and dining area plus a TV lounge and student government offices; J.A. Albertson Activities Center, a 75,000 square-foot activities center which contains a large gymnasium, swimming pool, weight and aerobics rooms, and locker areas; Langroise Performing and Fine Arts Center, houses the college's music, theatre, dance and visual arts departments and includes a 188-seat recital hall and a 140-seat studio theater, Jewett Auditorium, is an 850-seat auditorium used for concerts, lectures, symposia and meetings that require a large capacity and a full stage; Rosenthal Gallery of Art, hosts a half-dozen art shows each academic year, including four or five touring exhibits and contains a stage that is used for intimate performances and readings; Orma J. Smith Museum of Natural History is home to an extensive collection of insects, mammals, fish, reptiles, plants, minerals, fossils and human artifacts, including a large collection of Native American baskets, blankets and pottery; Whittenberger Planetarium is located in Boone Science Hall and hosts several astronomy shows each year for local school children and adults; Glen & Ruth Evans Gem and Mineral Collection includes more than 50 glass-enclosed cases containing common and rarely-found gems and minerals, including Brazilian and Mexican Agate, Biggs Jasper, Varisscite, Lake Superior Agate, Tiger Eye, Bruneau Jasper and Owyhee Jasper; Sterry Hall was one of the two original buildings first built at Albertson, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and houses Archive collections for Idaho Governors Phil Batt and Robert Smylie, and Idaho Senator Steve Symms. |
Technological Availability
| Wireless internet on campus?: | Yes |
| Public computers available: | 240 |
| 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.): | N/A |
| Classroom connection ports (avg.): | N/A |
| Total wireless capacity: | 40,000 students/faculty |
| Recommended OS: | Microsoft |
| Wireless coverage: | in all the libraries, in all classrooms, in computer labs, in administrative/faculty offices and work areas, in some of the college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing, in all college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing, in all school buildings and on all school property |
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?: | Yes |
| Able to register online?: | Yes |
If you are in need of more detailed information, check out the Albertson College website!