University of Southern Maine Services

The Basics

Basic services offered: nonremedial tutoring, 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, older student, psychological, birth control, religious

Career Potential

Career advising services: co-op education, on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training
Percent of graduates employed after 6 months: 40%
Percent of graduates employed after 1 year: N/A
Percent of graduates employed after 2 years: $N/A
Main employers of graduates: Maine Medical Center, University of Southern Maine, Hannaford Supermarkets, Shaw's Supermarkets, Sweetser, Department of Human Services, LL Bean.

Campus Resources

Library on campus/close promixity?: Yes
Library collaboration present?: Yes
Number of books available: 561,006
Number of subscriptions: 2,040
Number of microforms: 1,047,544
Number of audiovisuals: 2,838
Number of E-books: 7,890
Description of library facilities: Rare books and manuscripts, university archives, Jean Byers Sampson Center for Diversity in Maine, Osher Map Library and Smith Center for Cartographic Education.
Museums in proximity: Southworth Planetarium,Osher Map Library, Art Gallery

Technological Availability

Wireless internet on campus?: Yes
Public computers available: 850
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.): 14
Classroom connection ports (avg.): 30
Total wireless capacity: 1,000 students/faculty
Recommended OS: Microsoft
Wireless coverage: in some of the libraries (excluding computer labs), in all the libraries, in some classrooms, in all classrooms, in computer labs, in administrative/faculty offices and work areas, in some of the college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing

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

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