Academic Advising Center
http://www.eiu.edu/~acassist/
581-2313

First year students with undeclared majors and students who have not met admission standards for specific majors are assigned to the Center for academic advising. The Center serves all undergraduate students by providing information concerning academic policies and procedures. The Academic Advising Center is a resource offering help to all students as they consider various academic programs and future career goals.

The office of Academic Testing and Assessment provides general information and registration material for national standardized exams such as ACT, GRE, GMAT, MAT, TOEFL, CLEP, and PRAXIS; and University required exams such as TAP (for admission to Teacher Education) and the Writing Competency Exam, which is a required exam for all students who entered EIU prior to Fall, 2000 and are seeking a bachelor's degree.

Career Services offers assistance to students in: choosing a major or career options; career library resources; workshops/seminars on effective resume/cover letter writing, interviewing skills, and job search techniques; on-campus interviews; 4-5 career fairs hosted yearly; and on-line registration placing your resume on the web for referrals to employers. Fall/Spring hours are: M-F 8-4:30; T-R 8-6:45; and Sunday 2-7 p.m. (Evening and Sunday hours apply only when classes are in session.) Contact Shirley Stewart, Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Director, Career Services (217) 581-2412 or cfsas@ux1.cts.eiu.edu.

The Counseling Center provides free, voluntary, and confidential counseling and crisis services to currently enrolled students. Issues commonly presented by students include, but are not limited to, relationship problems, depression, eating disorders, anxiety/stress, and anger management. Our staff of psychologists and counselors also conduct workshops designed to maximize the potential of all students to benefit from Eastern's academic and social environment. Appointments can be arranged either in person or by phone.

Some academic departments offer free tutoring services for students having difficulties in specific classes. For specific tutoring information, contact the instructor, the department, or call the Learning Assistance Center. Honors Programs students also provide tutoring for a fee in many classes. Call 581-7466 for more information.

This office offers assistance to students needing accommodations for disabilities and who provide documentation of a specific disability(ies) to the Director. These accommodations may include, but are not limited to, special testing arrangements; tape recorded textbooks; accessibility assistance, automatic door openers; assistance in arranging liaisons with various agencies; and assistance in obtaining tutors.

The Gateway program is specifically designed for those students with potential who were not admissible for whatever reason through regular channels. Gateway is a selective, highly structured program designed to launch the students on a successful college career. Our ultimate goal is a college diploma. Services include individual tutoring and counseling, nightly study tables, weekly one-on-one advising sessions, small group discussions, academic workshops, cultural opportunities, career counseling, and specialized classes. If you have any questions, contact Don Dawson, Gateway Academic Advisor, in Blair Hall 113 or at csddd2@eiu.edu.

The Health Education Resource Center provides several resources on a variety of health related topics which include: adjustment to college life as a new students, stress, mental health, nutrition, exercise, eating disorders, cancer, smoking & tobacco, alcohol, drugs, contraceptives, sexually transmitted diseases, HIV/AIDS, wellness, and illnesses. Resources include pamphlets, fliers, brochures, posters, and paraphernalia (buttons, stickers, pencils, key chains, etc.) that students may have for free; or books, videos, games, and "Programs to Go" (presentation outlines) that are available to check out.

Eastern Illinois University offers superior students the opportunity to take part in two Honors programs: University Honors, a lower division program and Departmental Honors, an upper division program. Both University and Departmental Honors programs offer students of superior academic ability an unusual opportunity to develop their potential for intellectual achievement. These programs are intended to aid students in developing such qualities as independence of mind by undertaking an enriched curriculum, which provides studies in depth.

The LAC offers academic support to all EIU students. The LAC assesses student learning needs, coordinates the provision of learning assistance resources, and provides learning strategy instruction. Students are encouraged to call or sign up for an appointment.

Media services offers technology workshops on a variety of topics including web page creation, image and text scanning, Microsoft PowerPoint, E-mail, and multimedia. Multimedia development facilities are also available for students to scan photographs and slides, edit digital images, develop PowerPoint presentations, digitize video clips, record CD-ROMS, and create Web pages. To register for a workshop, call Library Services at 581-6061. If you would like to use the multimedia facility, please call Suzann Bennett at 581-6011.

The Reading Center offers assistance to those who recognize a need for guidance and practice with essential reading and study skills. Help is given to students in improving reading comprehension and speed and in practicing efficient study habits. Individual assistance is offered through computerized instruction on a walk-in basis from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday - Thursday. Additionally, GST 1000 is a course offered for 2 credit hours each semester to any EIU student who wishes to improve reading and study skills. Special workshops also help prepare students for local and state tests, such as TAP. Contact Janet Carpenter or Cindy Rich.

Term paper clinics are offered at the library each semester. Clinics are designed to help students develop a plan of basic research. Students are assisted in refining their topics for research and in selecting and locating appropriate sources of information in the Library. Clinics are held on an individual basis, by appointment only. Students may contact Carl Lorber in Reference Services, Booth Library, or call to make an appointment.

A full range of diagnostic and treatment services for persons with communication disorders is available at the EIU Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic. Speech evaluations and therapy are performed for disorders of articulation, phonology, voice, stuttering, cleft palate, laryngectomy, neurological disorders and accent reduction. Language evaluations and therapy are also offered for the following: language processing, language-learning disabilities, autism, developmental delay, cognitive disability, aphasia, degenerative neurological conditions, stroke and traumatic brain injury. Hearing evaluations include pure tone, speech, tympanometry, as well as hearing aid and central auditory processing evaluations. Aural rehabilitation therapy is offered for improving communication skills of persons with newly diagnosed or long-standing hearing loss. EIU students are exempt from fees for diagnostic and therapy services except for the fee associated with hearing/speech screening required for students teaching. All information regarding clients and their families are confidential.

A free program for eligible students who are first-generation, low-income, and/or with disabilities. Services include individual tutoring and counseling, study skill enhancement, cultural opportunities, career counseling, and leadership development training. Application is necessary to be eligible for this program. Call for more information.

The Writing Center is a free service for all Eastern students. While our tutors (trained graduate students) do not proofread papers, they will answer questions about how to write and edit papers and other writing projects. Students can come in for regular tutoring sessions or they can make appointments. Students taking the Writing Competency Examination should also consider coming to the Center for help - before or after the exam. Visit the web site for hours and other information.

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