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What’s for you @ Brock UWhat’s for you @ Brock U

Library

• Many scholarly resources • Group study, quiet study, silent study • Research help desk • Live chat with the librarians available through

the main web page • Faculty lectures held where

faculties discuss their research

Learning Commons

• Career Services can be found in the Learning Commons

• Peer Assistants are available • Facilities:

• 7 study rooms available for use by 106 students

• 1 large group study room for use by up to 12 students equipped with an LCD panel which connects to a laptop

• 113 new computers• 6 MACS

Library Services

• One-on-one help with specialized librarians • Laptop loans FREE

–Check out for 4 hours (renewable) –30 laptops to sign out

• Brock is a member of RACER• Special Collections and Archives

Student Development Centre

• Learning Skills• First Generation Students• Students with DisABILITIES• Foundations in

Leadership• Aboriginal Scholars

Learning Skills

• Drop in centre open from 8:30 am until 9:00 pm Monday-Thursday

• Assistance with every subject• Over 60 Workshops • Academic consultations to ease exam anxiety

and schedule conflicts• Tutoring centre, cost is determined between

the tutor and tutee

Students with disABILITIES

• One on one meetings to assess the situation and creating circumstances that will allow for the student to succeed

• Assistance with planning the students schedule

• Access to note takers, translators, fm radios, exam accommodations and 1 on 1 learning strategy

• All free and confidential.

Foundations in Leadership

• 12 hour practicum series over 6 weeks.• Four levels;

Bronze = communication, Silver = problem solving, Gold = teamwork, Platinum = self development

• Classes are on campus, practice with feedback

Staying HealthyStaying Healthy

Health Plan

• Through Green Shield• Provides coverage on

health and dental for information on coverage visit busu.net and look under Services

Student Health Services

• Our team of 8-10 nurses and 18 physicians see an average of 150 students per day

• We have 20 employment opportunities for students

• We have a massage therapist and a psychiatrist who come in once a week

Health Continued

• Prescription drop off located in health services and if it is dropped off before 12pm it can be picked up between 5 and 5:30 the same day

• You can use health services even if you have opted out of the Brock University Students Union health plan

Staying Safe on the Brock CampusStaying Safe on the Brock Campus

Campus Security• 24/7/365 patrolling• 22 officers with Special Constable authority• Security vehicles patrol campus

– All vehicles are equipped with First Aid, 2 vehicles have two Automated External Defibrillator (AED) units available

– Provides boosts for cars

Security Continued

• Lost and Found• 91 emergency telephones • Foot Patrol available at

Ext 4700• Ext. 4300

8:30-4:30 and 3200 (emergency/night)

Foot Patrol

• Open Monday to Friday 7:30-11• Volunteer opportunities• Service extension: 4700

Parking Services

• Zone 1- 2 terms $320 1 term $160 • Zone 2- 2 terms $228 1 term $114 • Up to four vehicles on a parking pass • Quarry View, Residence S and M Lots

$420/full year in Overnight parking in a patrolled lot

• Temporary permits $5 until the following noon

Parking Continued

• Metered lots accept cash, MasterCard and Visa for $2.50/hour

• What about move in day?– Make sure you leave your four way flashers

on if there is no one at your vehicle!– Loading/unloading 15 minutes outside each

residence• If you are commuting…visit carpool.ca

available through brocku.ca/parkingservices to register

Catch the Badger SpiritCatch the Badger Spirit

First Generation Students

• First student in their immediate family to attend post secondary education

• Eases the transition• They meet to answer questions and holds

socials to integrate students positively

Campus Store

• Run by Brock for the benefit of Brock’s students • Offers new and used textbooks, study guides,

stationery, clothing, confectionary as well as health and beauty products

• Many types of technology at Brock Micro• Additional services offered at Footnotes

Athletics

• One of the most successful athletic programs in Canada

• Commitments and demands on students prevent them from playing more than one sport

• Students must train in the off season• Must be a full time student to play varsity• Varsity teams pay for away game transport

Athletics Continued

• Athletic scholarship are available and range from $500 to $3500

• Scholarships are funded from within the Athletic program

• Funded by a variety of donors• Athletes allow coaches access to their grades

and must maintain a 60% average to play• Athletes must maintain a 70% to maintain

their scholarship

Athletics continued• Presence - Coaches at games• Profile- Brock is high profile with lots of

sponsors• Accountability – Coaches and athletes are

held accountable for their actions

Recreation Services

• Zone memberships give access to fitness facilities and are available at our services fair

• All students including those without a Zone membership can access the track, the gymnasiums for pick-up sports, the Aquatic Centre, Squash and Tennis courts and an array of Intramural sports

Staying on TrackStaying on Track

Career Services

• Career & Employer Events• Job Postings• Workshops• Resume and Job Interview Help• Experience Plus• InfoSkills Plus

Eating Well &Living in the CommunityEating Well &Living in the Community

Aboriginal Student Services

• Assists the Native population at Brock University

• Promotes cultural awareness through seminars, workshops, media and various alternative resources

• Offers array of federally funded programs

Student Rights and Equity Services

• Celebrate and acknowledge diversity in the Brock community

• Advice for resolving issues • 100% confidential• Personal counseling• Free support when you need a place to talk

Campus Ministries

• Represents many denominations• Pastoral counselling is available• Run small group discussions including a faith

and science open discussion• Masses are available• Run two trips a year as weekend retreats• Offer $2 home cooked dinners off campus

International Services

• Study abroad and exchanges• Solidarity Experiences Abroad (SEA)• Assistance to International Students• International events• Volunteer opportunities• Faculty led trips

International PLUS

• An extension of Experience PLUS • 30 exposure hours to be completed on

exchange • Students participate in:

• Two career service workshops • Two workshops held by International Services • Two international lectures

Exchange Opportunities

• Apply January of second year • Do exchange in third year • Short term and long term exchanges available • Earn Brock credits and pay Brock tuition • Two letters of recommendation and a

minimum 70% average

Study abroad

• For schools where Brock does not have an exchange treaty

• A letter of permission is required for these exchanges

• Tuition and other fees are paid to the other university

ResourcesLibrary

•www.library.brocku.caHealth Services

•brocku.ca/healthservices

Health and Dental Plan

•http://brocku.studentwise.ca/

Campus Security

•brocku.ca/campussecurity

Parking Services

•brocku.ca/parking

Student Development Centre (SDC)

•brocku.ca/sdcCampus Store

•www.bookstore.brocku.ca

Athletics

•brocku.ca/athletics

Recreation Services

•brocku.ca/recserve

Career Services

•careerservices.brocku.ca

Campus Ministries

•brocku.ca/campusminstries

International Services

•brocku.ca/international

Thank You!