Lyon College Services

The Basics

Basic services offered: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance
Remedial services: N/A
Counseling availability: minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, 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: 32%
Percent of graduates employed after 1 year: 56%
Percent of graduates employed after 2 years: $54%
Main employers of graduates: Acxiom Corp.; Alltel; Arkansas Eastman Company (division of Eastman Chemical); Arvest Bank; Stephens Inc.; Wal-Mart

Campus Resources

Library on campus/close promixity?: Yes
Library collaboration present?: Yes
Number of books available: 146,280
Number of subscriptions: 625
Number of microforms: 2,928
Number of audiovisuals: 6,901
Number of E-books: 20,075
Description of library facilities: John Quincy Wolf folklore collection (Ozark folk music, Memphis blues), Stroud Collection of Historic papers, Craig Genealogy Collection
Museums in proximity: The Grigsby House (c. 1867), a log house moved from nearby Bethesda, Arkansas, is used for folklore and local history classes. The Kresge Gallery in the Alphin Building presents traveling art exhibits. The Regional Studies Center provides information on Ozark culture and history.

Technological Availability

Wireless internet on campus?: Yes
Public computers available: 110
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.): 24
Classroom connection ports (avg.): 915
Total wireless capacity: 150 students/faculty
Recommended OS: Microsoft
Wireless coverage: in all the libraries, in some classrooms

Safety

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

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