Blackmore Library
The staff of the Blackmore Library is committed to the academic success of all Capital students. The library demonstrates this commitment with a wide range of services and resources. Library instruction is provided in various formats, including in-class sessions, personalized appointments and streaming video tutorials available on the library web page. The Reference Desk is staffed by professional librarians and questions may be submitted via email to refdesk@capital.edu, by telephone 614-236-6351 and in person.
The library Web site is the gateway to a robust collection of online resources available 24/7. These include hundreds of research databases that are accessible on campus and off campus. Library resources include e-books, e-journals, DVDs, and CDs as well as traditional library materials.
The Blackmore Library is an information commons style library. Students can locate books, articles, and then write their papers on the library computers. Food and Drink is permitted in all areas of the library, and there are vending machines in the 24 hour study area for snacks and beverages.
The Library is open Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to midnight; Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Saturday, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.; and Sunday, 1:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Please check the Web site for holiday or special hours.
Bookstore
The Capital University Bookstore, located in the Campus Center, is the primary source for textbooks and supplies for students enrolled in undergraduate programs, Adult and Continued Education, School of Management, and the University of Dayton program. The Capital University Bookstore will begin renting textbooks for the Fall 2011 Semester. Check out your textbooks and see if they can be rented at your campus bookstore online at at www.capital.bncollege.com through the texbook tab. Shop our Web site for any school spirit apparel. For the convenience of stu- dents and faculty, the Bookstore is open extended hours at the beginning of each semester. The Bookstore buys back current edition books from any source, at any time of the year with a student ID. All Bookstore questions may be directed to 614- 236-6116 or bookstore@capital.edu.
Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT)
The Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (Blackmore Library, 2nd Floor) provides academic support services to students and faculty. Peer tutoring, study strategies counseling, learning style assessment, and testing services are available to students. The Center supports faculty by providing assistance in adapting coursework for students with disabilities. Additionally, the Center administers tests for general education waivers, College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) waivers, and evaluation of prior college credit equivalencies.
Information Technology
The office of Information Technology provides and supports the following services:
- Telecommunications
- Computer Labs
- Service Desk
- Instructional Technology & Academic Support
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- ID services
- Web Site Management/Development
- Classroom/Multimedia Support
- Network/User Account Administration
- Security & Incident Response
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Offices are located in the lower level of Blackmore Library and 204 Battelle Hall. All computer, telephone questions or requests should be directed to the I.T. Service Desk by phone: 614-236-6508 or by e-mail at servicedesk@capital.edu. Detailed information about I.T. services can be found at their Web site www.inside.capital.edu/IT.
Institutional Research and Assessment
The Office of Institutional Research and Assessment (IRA) provides support to decision-making, planning, and evaluation activities of Capital University leadership by conducting studies related to ongoing academic affairs and institutional effectiveness. The office provides data analysis and interpretation for use in planning and policy decisions while also serving as a repository for information on Capital University’s faculty, student, and staff populations. The IRA office is located in Yochum Hall 214. The Institutional Research and Assessment site is available at: http://www.capital.edu/25633.
International Education Office
Located in Renner Hall, the International Education Office provides services to faculty, international students, visiting scholars and American students who want to study abroad. The following areas are included:
- admission policies for non-immigrant students;
- advice about immigration regulations;
- academic and personal counseling;
- guidelines for faculty-led short-term study abroad programs;
- orientation for new international students;
- International Student Association advising;
- facilitation of study abroad (including Capital’s own program in Hungary as well as countries worldwide);
- ESL (English-as-a-Second-Language) program serving students with TOEFL scores below 500/173/61;
- periodic newsletters.
The Schumacher Gallery
Located on the fourth floor of the library, The Schumacher Gallery maintains a collection of 2,500 objects, divided into seven areas: 16th-19th Century Period Works, Ethnic Arts, Asian Art, Works by Ohio Artists, Contemporary Painting and Sculpture, Graphics, and Inuit Art. In addition to the permanent holdings, the gallery hosts temporary exhibitions designed to enhance the academic courses at the university and to bring artworks of historical and contemporary significance to the area. Students are encouraged to attend receptions and creative programs where they meet informally with artists and others who share an interest in the arts. The Schumacher Gallery serves the students and the public six days a week during the academic year. It is open Monday through Saturday from 1-5 p.m. There is no entrance fee. For additional information, call 614-236-6319 or visit the gallery Web site at www.schumachergallery.org.
Radio Studio
WXCU, Radio Free Capital, was voted the “Best Student Run Internet Only Radio Station” by the College Music Journal in 2007. The station is led by an all-student management team and features a commercial-style alternative format. The studio is equipped with the latest radio broadcasting technology, including both production and playback equipment currently on the air at broadcast stations in Columbus, providing students with experience that translates directly into real world applications. The station is available over the internet at WXCURadio.com, on the campus cable system, and is featured in various campus locations. Additionally, the station hosts several concerts each academic year and supports the efforts of student groups campus-wide.
Television Studio
The Capital University television studio is located in the basement of Blackmore Library. Featuring three Ikegami studio cameras, it serves as a production facility for students majoring in Electronic Media and Film, as well as the broader campus community. The studio is home to “Skyline Columbus,” an award-winning interview program produced each semester by Capital students. The show is carried weekly on a local educational access channel operated by Time Warner Cable and the city of Columbus. The studio also houses a post-production facility that includes a mix of Avid and Final Cut Pro workstations, the two top industry standard choices for non-linear video editing. The equipment is used for classes, pre-production for “Skyline,” and to produce Capital’s own multimedia website, “CapVision.” Students working on “CapVision,” a magazine-style website about student life and campus activities, gain valuable experience using these professional non-linear editing systems.
The Cabaret Theatre
The Cabaret Theatre, home to The Capital University Theatre, is a modified black box space located in the basement of the Harry C. Moores Campus Center. With flexible seating and staging (thrust, arena, proscenium, and environmental), the theatre is capable of seating up to 120 a performance. The theatre is equipped with a scene shop, a control booth, and a production design office. These facilities combine to provide students, faculty, and the Capital community the opportunity to collaborate on a variety of theatrical productions including musicals, Shakespeare, contemporary drama, and premieres of original works. |