Academic Support Services

Academic Success

Academic Success (Blackmore Library, 2nd Floor) provides academic support services to students and faculty. Peer tutoring, study strategies consulting, general academic advising, learning style assessment, online tutoring, and testing servicees are available to students. Academic Success supports faculty by providing assistance in adapting coursework for students with disabilities. Additionally, Academic Success administers tests for general education waivers, College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) waivers, and evaluation of prior college credit equivalencies. 

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 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 has all textbook options, RENTAL, DIGITAL, USED, AND NEW. Check out your textbooks at your campus bookstore online at at www.capital.bncollege.com through the textbook tab or on the “View my schedule” link on WebAdvisor. Shop our Web site for any school spirit apparel. For the convenience of students 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.

Information Technology

The office of Information Technology provides and supports the following services:

IT is located in the lower level of Blackmore Library. Contact IT via email at: servicedesk@capital.edu or telephone at: 614/236-6508. Detailed information can be found online at: WWW.capital.edu/IT. 

Institutional Research and Assessment

The Office of Institutional Research (OIR) 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 OIR office is located in Yochum Hall 118. The Institutional Research site is available at: http://www.capital.facts-figures118.

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 on Facebook.

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.

Retention Office

The Retention Office is the main contact point for students and parents at the institution. The Retention Office works with students who may be having a difficult time transitioning to college initially, or who are struggling with personal issues that could be hindering academic progress. The Director of Retention is an advocate for students on campus, and meets with students to get them to the appropriate resources on campus that can aid them in being successful in college. 

The office is also a main contact point for parents who might be concerned about the health, well being, and academic progress of their son or daughter. Also, the office is here to answer any general questions or concerns parents might have about the University.

The office is located in the Student Services Center on the first floor of Yochum Hall in room 132, around the corner from the Registrar’s Office. You can reach the office by phone at 614-236-6694, or by e-mail at retention@capital.edu. 

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 and for pre-production for “Skyline.” 

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.