Graduate Course Catalog 2012-2013
Academic and Support Services
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Library
The UNH Library consists of the main Dimond Library and four branch libraries specializing in biological sciences (Kendall Hall), chemistry (Parsons Hall), physics (DeMeritt Hall), and computer science, mathematics, and engineering (Kingsbury Hall). All science libraries have reserve materials, reference and circulating collections, periodicals, and electronic resources specific to their fields.
The Dimond Library offers seating for 1,200, three grand (quiet study) reading rooms, Zeke’s Café, and the Dimond Academic Commons (DAC), a "one-stop" shop for information needs including reference assistance, IT help, rich media equipment (with video and audio equipment to borrow), collaborative work spaces, 149 computers including 125 workstations and 24 laptops that can be borrowed for use in the Library. Wi-Fi and data ports are available throughout the building. Eight study rooms can be reserved for groups of four to twenty-five.
In addition to more than 2 million volumes and access to 50,000 periodical subscriptions, the library has extensive collections of government documents, maps, sound recordings, CDs, videos, DVDs, and a Special Collections and Archives section with rare books, manuscripts, and University publications and papers. The UNH Library offers extensive electronic resources including Refworks, e-books, digital collections, indexes in many subject areas, statistical data sets, and databases supplying full-text periodical and newspaper articles. Library faculty and staff in all five libraries provide expert service to people seeking information or research assistance. Graduate students have additional privileges including access to recently renovated graduate carrels in room 441 on Level Four (please visit the Circulation Desk for the code) and extended borrowing. Graduate carrels have soft seating, individual study carrels, lockers, and Wi-Fi.
Through the UNH Library’s membership in the Boston Library Consortium (BLC), UNH community members are entitled to visit any of the other 18 research institutions (including MIT, Tufts, Williams, and Wellesley) or request material through a virtual catalog from a combined collection totaling more than 34 million volumes. Requestors will be notified by e-mail when the material arrives. In addition, journal articles and books not available on site or through the BLC can be delivered from libraries worldwide through interlibrary loan. Most journal articles are received within 24 hours. The UNH Library is a member of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts; free passes are available at the Circulation Desk.
For more information on Dimond and the science libraries, visit www.library.unh.edu http://www.library.unh.edu/”
Information Technology (IT)
UNH Information Technology (IT)
www.it.unh.edu
Computer Access. UNH has five student computing clusters offering more than 225 computers running Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux. Clusters also provide scanners and paid laser printers. The computers include a suite of productivity and design software, provide access to the Internet, have many course-specific software applications, and give students personal network storage for documents. Spaces specifically designed for group work are available. The clusters are staffed by student consultants who assist with questions or problems. Two locations are available 24 hours a day. For information and cluster hours, visit clusters.unh.edu.
Parker Media Lab. The Parker Media Lab in Dimond Library is available for all students to use. The lab includes high-end audio and video editing workstations along with digital editing software and dedicated staff to assist students with course-related and personal projects. The lab also offers a range of camcorders, audio recorders, and associated equipment for students to borrow. Details can be found at parkerlab.unh.edu.
Computer Store. The UNH Computer Store offers UNH students, faculty, and staff access to the highest quality, standardized computer products and services, coupled with expert advice and excellent customer service. We carry Apple and Dell notebook and desktop computers; iPads and iPods; laser and ink jet printers and cartridges; heavily discounted software, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suites; and a variety of other supplies and peripherals at educational pricing. Speak to a live staff member at (603) 862-1328 or visit us online at computerstore.unh.edu. We are conveniently located on Level 2 of the MUB, across from the student mailboxes.
Computer Repair. UNH Computer Repair Services provides UNH students, faculty, and staff warranty service and computer maintenance and repair. A complete list of services is available online at tps.unh.edu/crs. The Computer Repair Service Center is conveniently located next to the Computer Store at the MUB, Level 2, East, across from the student mailboxes. For more information, call (603) 862-4242.
Computer Training. Each semester, UNH IT courses are offered on a variety of topics. For more information, call (603) 862-4242.
Technology Support. UNH IT provides UNH students, faculty, and staff with support for telephones, network connectivity, computing accounts, supported software applications, exam scanning, and a wide variety of personal computer issues.
By Phone
IT Service Desk
(603) 862-4242
it.unh.edu/helpdesk
In Person
Dimond Academic Commons IT Support Center
Dimond Library – Level 3 (Main Level)
www.library.unh.edu/dac
On the Web
Fill out a support request form at: it.unh.edu/contactus
On-Site
Available to residence hall students only. Call the IT Service Desk at (603) 862-4242 or visit the IT Support Center, Dimond Library Level 3, to request this service.
Web Solutions. Web Solutions designs, develops, and manages websites and web-based applications for the UNH, USNH, and its partners. Web Solutions provides expert development and design services for projects ranging from an enterprise content management system to a custom application. Web Solutions offers consulting and project management for large-scale online projects. For more information or to fill out a request form, visit Web Solutions at it.unh.edu/websolutions.
Graduate Student Housing
Babcock Hall and Forest Park Apartments
Babcock Hall is a community of 180 graduate, international, and nontraditional students. Five-story Babcock Hall combines social, educational, and cultural opportunities with the convenience of on-campus living. All rooms are single occupancy, simply furnished, and are wired for cable television and Internet access. Each floor has a kitchenette and several study and television lounges available for residents' use. The building has table tennis, a piano, a fireplace, laundry facilities, and mail delivery located on the lobby level.
Family housing at the Forest Park Apartment Complex provides campus housing for married students, students with dependent children, single graduate students, and newly appointed faculty members. The community at Forest Park is diverse, with students and faculty members from all over the world. The three-acre complex is located on the southern edge of campus, within close walking distance of UNH academic and administrative buildings and Durham's shopping and business district. The two- and three-story buildings within Forest park house 97 apartments. These include studio (efficiency), one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments.
Following acceptance to the Graduate School, any student interested in on-campus housing should contact the University's Department of Housing.
Summer Housing
Rooms in Babcock Hall are available to graduate students taking courses during the summer. Students interested in summer accommodations should contact the Department of Housing. Off campus housing is listed on the Web at www.unhmub.com/housinglist.
Dining Services
UNH Dining Services provides guests with a variety of healthy, tasty options at almost any hour of the day or night. More than 300 chefs, servers, managers, student employees, and others serve up dining options that range from classics like wood-fired pizza to homemade soups and vegan dishes. Retail locations throughout campus offer grab-and-go foods and convenience items. A variety of meal plans are available to all UNH community members, or cash, credit, Cat’s Cache (UNH debit program), and Dining Dollars are accepted. With eight retail and three dining hall locations and a variety of payment options, there is something to fit any appetite or budget.
Campus Recreation
The Hamel Student Recreation Center is available to all full-time matriculating students and Recreation Pass holders, seven days a week (excluding UNH holidays and shutdowns).
The center offers participants two multipurpose courts, a group exercise studio, club/martial art studio, a fitness center, basketball/volleyball courts, an indoor track, a lounge, locker rooms, towel and lock service at the equipment room, saunas, a bouldering wall, indoor pool (located in the Field House), and several grass and three synthetic sports fields.
Participants may participate in group exercise classes such as step aerobics, Reebok cycling, or cardio kickboxing. Noncredit courses are also offered including CPR and First Aid, yoga, and pilates.
The intramural sports program consists of 26 different sports and activities offered through co-rec and to men's and women's teams. There are also 32 sport club teams.
Ice skating in the Whittemore Center arena is available during nonpeak/nonteam hours.
During the summer, the Department of Campus Recreation manages a large outdoor recreation facility on Mendum's Pond in Barrington and an outdoor pool located on Edgewood Ave.
Memorial Union Building
The "Heart of Campus" is the Memorial Union Building (MUB). The original building was a gift from UNH alumni and is the official state war memorial. It is the location for lectures, cultural programming, and a large number of free or inexpensive entertainment programs and activities.
The MUB is wireless in all public spaces and meeting rooms. Key areas of the MUB are the Information Center; two state-of-the-art movie theaters, which include 3-D capability, Games Room with both billiards and electronic games; the UNH Copy Center; the UNH Bookstore; the UNH Computer Store; the Ticket Office; and lounge/study space. On the second floor, student mailboxes are available for free for graduate students at Granite Square Station. Close by, mailing and shipping services are also available at Granite Square Shipping. Computing and Information Services provides a computer cluster. The Food Court offers expanded dining options, and limited drinks, candy, and popcorn are also available at The Notch on the third floor. More than 60 student organizations have office space in the MUB.
The Office of Student Involvement and Leadership (OSIL), a division of the Memorial Union, is responsible for service to more than 200 student organizations and assists students with the mandatory registration and recognition process. Student organization, involvement, and leadership information and events can be accessed through Wildcat.Link@unh.edu. UNH students, staff, and faculty can access all pages by using their UNH IT ID.
Off-Campus and Commuter Services
Found within the Office of Student Involvement and Leadership (OSIL), located in the Memorial Union Building, Room 114, UNH Commuter Student Services provides resources, services, and programs for all students living off campus. Resources available include listings for off-campus housing, tenants' rights information, and the UNH Community Guide that has both community and UNH information (available as a PDF on our website). We also host programs such as Commuter and Transfer Survival Day (an orientation program for all new UNH students held before classes begin each semester), Good Morning Commuters, breakfast during Graduate Student Appreciation Week, non-traditional student events, and many others. The Commuter Connection, an e-mail containing UNH events, activities, and programs is a great weekly resource; subscribe at www.unhmub.com/off-campus/. In addition, specific programming and support is offered for student veterans and non-traditional students. Visit our website, e-mail off-campus@unh.edu, or call (603) 862-0303 for additional information or assistance.
The Office of Student Involvement and Leadership
Located in Memorial Union Building (MUB), Room 114, the Office of Student Involvement and Leadership is the home of student organizations, leadership development programs, Greek life, and Commuter Student Services. We are the place to help you get involved on campus! Find information ranging from student organizations, fraternities and sororities, sample apartment sublet agreements, staying connected to campus, and much more. Student organization, involvement, and leadership information and events can be accessed through Wildcatlink.unh.edu. UNH students, staff, and faculty can access all pages by using their UNH IT ID.
Health Services
The University has a nationally accredited health and wellness program. www.unh.edu/health-services
Medical Services
Health Services provides comprehensive, student-focused, primary medical care through a team approach. The clinical staff consists of board-certified physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, and medical assistants who are committed to prevention and holistic care. Primary medical care is provided for a large variety of common concerns. http://www.unh.edu/health-services/index.cfm
Office of Health Education and Promotion
The Office of Health Education and Promotion coordinates health promotion activities on campus. Services provided include educational programs/workshops, individual and group health counseling, and support to promote healthy lifestyle choices. http://www.unh.edu/health-services/services/index.html
Student Health Benefits Plan
Health insurance is required as a condition of enrollment for full-time degree students at the University of New Hampshire. Students have the option of waiving this requirement if they present proof of adequate coverage; alternatively, students can acquire an affordable health benefits plan sponsored by the University. For more information about the University's Student Health Benefits Plan, visit http://www.unh.edu/health-services/shbp
Health Record Requirement
In order to provide effective care, Health Services requires that students who have been formally accepted for a graduate program in Durham, and who register for five or more credits, have medical records on file with Health Services. It is the student's responsibility to complete the forms before the beginning of classes. Any student failing to complete these requirements may not be cleared to register for future classes. For more information on the requirements, visit http://www.unh.edu/health-services/requirements.html
Counseling Center
The Counseling Center offers confidential professional consultation, individual and group therapy, and educational workshops for a broad range of emotional, psychological, and interpersonal concerns.
Appointments can be made over the phone or in person. In addition, emergency services are offered, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. All information about a student's visits to the Counseling Center is confidential and cannot be released without the written permission of the student.
The staff comprises licensed psychologists, doctoral interns, postdoctoral fellows, and a consulting psychiatrist. The Counseling Center is fully accredited by the International Association of Counseling Services, Inc. and offers a doctoral internship training program that is accredited by the American Psychological Association.
Center for International Education
The Center for International Education (CIE) is the clearinghouse for international activities on campus. It administers the dual major in international affairs, undergraduate study abroad, and annual scholarship competitions for the Student Fulbright Program and the National Security Education Program. Each semester, CIE also offers international enrichment opportunities through its New Hampshire International Seminar Series and Faculty International Development Grants on a competitive basis.
Disability Services for Students
www.unh.edu/disabilityservices
The University of New Hampshire is committed to providing students with documented disabilities a living and learning experience that assures equal access to programs and facilities. The University will make reasonable accommodations, as supported by documentation, to promote maximum independence and access to the full range of college activities at UNH.
All students with disabilities who anticipate the need for academic and nonacademic accommodations and services should self-identify and provide written documentation to Disability Services for Students (DSS). Please see the website for the timeline to request accommodations http://www.unh.edu/disabilityservices/request-accommodations-timeline. The office is located in Smith Hall, Room 201, (603) 862-2607 (Voice/TTY), or e-mail disability.office@unh.edu . Contact DSS as soon as possible after acceptance to assure accommodation of disability and smooth coordination of available services. All disability related documentation is strictly private and remains in the DSS office.
Inclusive Excellence
Inclusive Excellence Initiatives
Through educational programming, staff training opportunities, and academic research, our goal is to make the University of New Hampshire a more diverse, respectful community, one that communicates to all of its members that they are respected and that their contributions are valued.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusive Excellence
Diversity is a community value at the University of New Hampshire. We are committed to supporting and sustaining an educational community that is inclusive, diverse, and equitable. The values of diversity, inclusion, and equity are inextricably linked to our mission of teaching and research excellence, and we embrace these values as being critical to development, learning, and success. We expect nothing less than an accessible, multicultural community in which civility and respect are fostered, and discrimination and harassment are not tolerated. We will ensure that underrepresented groups and those who experience systemic inequity will have equal opportunities and feel welcome on our campus. We accept the responsibility of teaching and learning in a diverse democracy where social justice serves as a bridge between a quality liberal education and civic engagement.
International Students and Scholars
The Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) promotes international education at UNH by facilitating the enrollment and employment of foreign nationals and by providing them with essential support services. The OISS coordinates programs that encourage interaction between the international, campus, and local communities, thereby fostering awareness and appreciation of other cultures. It is the responsibility of the OISS to ensure University compliance with U.S. immigration and employment regulations and to assist international students, exchange scholars, faculty, and staff in the achievement of their academic and professional goals.
The OISS staff provides immigration advising, non-academic counseling, information on University policies, administrative support, and referral services. A variety of social and educational programming activities is offered, including orientation for incoming students, faculty and staff, and others.
All international students are encouraged to maintain contact with the OISS and are required by law to report changes of address, academic program, or source of educational funds.
Office of Multicultural Student Affairs (OMSA)
OMSA creates opportunities for people to participate in an inclusive community and to explore and understand diversity, social justice, inclusion, and equity via programs, trainings, retreats, brown-bag discussions, etc. We serve all members of the UNH community through these various opportunities and beyond.
Our work is grounded in understanding diversity that includes people of all abilities, ages and ethnicities, genders, nationalities, races, religions/spiritual traditions, socioeconomic classes, and sexual orientations.
Providing support, advising, and development opportunities for African American/Black, Hispanic/Latino/a, Native American/First Nations, Asian/Asian American, Pacific Islanders, Multiracial, Arab/Middle Eastern, and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Questioning students is at the heart of our work.
We are located in the Memorial Union Building (MUB), Room 327. We look forward to serving you.
President’s Commissions
Inclusive Excellence and the President's Commissions
For information and resources on ways that UNH invites a diversity of experiences to its learning community, visit the University's Inclusive Excellence website at www.unh.edu/inclusive and visit the four President's Commissions websites as listed below. Faculty, staff, and student volunteer commission members are appointed each year by the president to advocate for improvement of UNH policies and practices in access to education and employment.
President's Commission on the Status of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Issues
www.unh.edu/glbt
The UNH President's Commission on the Status of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Issues facilitates the development of a University community that is equitable and inclusive of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and expressions.
President's Commission on the Status of People of Color
www.unh.edu/cspc
The UNH President's Commission on the Status of People of Color proposes, recommends, and evaluates programs, policies, and services aimed at fostering diversity on campus and ensuring that the environment is supportive of people of under-represented groups.
President's Commission on the Status of People with Disabilities
www.unh.edu/cspd
The President's Commission on the Status of People with Disabilities is to promote empowerment and inclusion of students, faculty, staff, and guests with disabilities. They serve a diverse group that includes individuals with visible and non-visible disabilities. The commission provides a forum for discussion of disability-related issues relevant for the campus and larger community.
President's Commission on the Status of Women
www.unh.edu/womens-commission
The UNH President's Commission on the Status of Women creates equal employment and educational opportunities for all UNH women by promoting an environment free of sexism and discrimination through policy, advocacy, and education.
Sexual Harassment and Rape Prevention Program
The Sexual Harassment and Rape Prevention Program (SHARPP) is a crisis intervention center dedicated to providing free and confidential services for all members of the University community. SHARPP operates a 24-hour support line as well as in-person and online advocacy services to respond to the needs of survivors of sexual assault, sexual harassment, childhood sexual abuse, relationship abuse, and stalking. SHARPP also provides support and crisis services for those who are impacted by abuse experienced by someone they are close to. Additionally, SHARPP presents a wide range of educational programs to the University community and serves as a campus-wide resource on issues relating to sexual and relationship violence. For more information about SHARPP, please visit www.unh.edu/sharpp.
UNH Transportation Services
UNH Transportation Services administers visitor parking; parking for faculty, staff, and students; and University mass transit. Other services offered by Transportation Services are Cat Courier, Guaranteed Ride Home, Safe Rides, and the Bike Program.
Wildcat Transit
Wildcat Transit Bus Service provides public transportation from Durham to Dover, Portsmouth, and Newmarket, with connections to other local and interstate bus service providers.
Campus Connector is the on-campus bus service.
The Campus Connector provides free service for students and visitors throughout the campus and the town of Durham.
Wildcat Access
Wildcat Access provides rides for people with either permanent or temporary disabilities who cannot access Campus Connector around campus.
University Police
The nationally accredited University Police Department’s mission is to support the University community in creating a safe environment that is conducive to higher education by protecting life and property while supporting the rights and dignity of all persons. Specific educational programs are provided by professionally trained police officers including drug and alcohol abuse prevention. Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) is taught to female students, staff, faculty, or community members and a walking patrol provides escort services for students, faculty, and staff. Sign up for free emergency notifications, crime alerts, and safety bulletins at https://alert.unh.edu.
Veterans Information
The UNH veterans coordinator, located in the Registrar's Office, provides counseling on all aspects of veteran's benefits and assistance in procuring and completing the required forms and certifications for veteran's benefits. The veterans coordinator maintains a comprehensive directory to assist veterans in contacting state, local, and University resources. The coordinator also provides a framework for networking among campus veterans. For further information, call (603) 862-2066 or e-mail Lonn Sattler at UNH.Veterans@unh.edu.
See the UNH Veterans webpage to request benefits, stay up to date on benefits changes, and find out about events at www.unh.edu/veterans
