Winthrop maintains various types of standard audio-visual equipment for instructional use. Audio-visual equipment owned by departments is commonly shared with other departments occupying a given building. Each building has an equipment coordinator who can assist with scheduling for use. The Audio-Visual Services department coordinates audio-visual requirements between buildings, emergency services, and arranges for equipment repairs provided by off-campus vendors.

     Audio-Visual Services provides standard video and audio tape duplication for non-copyrighted material. Limited audio and video production is also provided with assistance in designing and scripting of projects.

     In addition to standard audio-visual support, an educational cable television system is provided to viewing areas in designated academic buildings. The channel line-up consists of regional educational and commercial broadcasting stations, South Carolina ETV closed-circuit feeds, and Winthrop originated programming. One channel is available for scheduling satellite downlinks.

     Coordination and scheduling of teleconferencing is provided with access through the cable television system to academic buildings including a channel available over the cable television system to student campus housing.

     Management and operation of Winthrop's distance education facilities located in Thurmond building is provided. Live, fully interactive College of Business Administration MBA classes are delivered to Coastal Carolina University in Conway, SC. Also, dual credit courses are offered to several area high schools.

     Maintenance. Maintenance services are available for Winthrop-owned audio-visual equipment.

BANKING FACILITIES

     An automatic teller machine is available for use on Myrtle Drive at the Dinkins Student Center and also on the main floor of the Student Center.

BOOKSTORE

     The bookstore, The Bookworm at Winthrop University, sells school supplies, textbooks, stationery, imprinted clothing, and trade books. The store features faculty-authored books; all faculty members with new publications are requested to notify the store about them. Faculty and staff may special order or purchase supplies or books and receive a 10% discount.

     Police Assistance. Emergency services can be obtained by calling the Winthrop University Police, extension 3333.

     Building Security Measures. Faculty, staff and students are advised that all faculty offices, laboratories, and other rooms housing valuable equipment are to be locked at the end of each day and whenever the occupant is to be out for any appreciable period of time.

     The Winthrop University Police will lock all academic buildings each night between 9:30 and 11:30 PM.

     Students using classroom and laboratory facilities after normal class hours must leave the building by 11:30 PM. The lack of adequate supervision and a concern for the safety of the students necessitates this policy.  However, in cases where students are involved in legitimate research, they may remain in or gain entry to classroom buildings after closing times, provided their names appear on a roster supplied to the Winthrop University Police by their department chair or dean and provided they have in their possession a permit issued by Winthrop University Police on the basis of the roster. The roster of students using classroom and laboratory facilities after normal class hours will remain in effect for only one semester. In every case, the building must be unlocked and locked by someone from Winthrop University Police.

     Faculty and staff remaining in or returning to their offices, laboratories, or studios after 11:30 PM and before 6:00 AM on weekdays and anytime during weekends and holidays must first report either in person or by telephone to the Winthrop University Police, extension 3333. Faculty and staff must also report when leaving the building and must see that the doors of the building being used are locked after entry and upon leaving.

     Traffic, Parking, and the Registration of Motor Vehicles. The operation of motor vehicles on Winthrop University property is a privilege granted by the Winthrop University Administration. This privilege is extended to all faculty, staff, students, and visitors having business at the University. Individuals who desire to exercise this privilege are expected to adhere to the South Carolina laws governing the operation of motor vehicles and to the Winthrop University regulations for motor vehicles. Failure to comply will result in a warning or in a penalty that may include the loss of motor vehicle privileges.

     The University will assume no responsibility for the care and/or protection of any vehicle or its contents at any time while it is operated or parked on University property.

     Motor vehicles parked on Winthrop University property by faculty, staff and students must be registered with Institutional Services. All vehicles parked on University property must bear either a regular parking decal or a visitor's parking permit within 48 hours of first arrival on campus.

     Regular registration is for one year beginning with the first day of course registration for the fall semester and ending with the first day of fall course registration the following year. The full registration fee applies until the first of January, at which time the fee is reduced one half.

     Temporary registration for periods over 24 hours must be handled through Institutional Services. There is a $1 per week fee. Temporary registration for 24 hours or less is free.

     Decal placement will be specified at the time of registration. Motorcycles must also be registered.

CAREER SERVICES

     Cooperative Education (Co-op) provides students with the opportunity to obtain professional experience in their major while earning academic credit and an hourly wage. For students interested in positions not related to their major, a non-credit option is also available. Both full and part-time co-ops are available in all academic majors, allowing students to integrate classroom knowledge with the "real world" of work. 

     Academic Computing. Winthrop University Academic Computing supports the instructional and research functions of the University. Within the Division of Information Technology, Academic Computing provides access to diverse computing resources. These resources include a 500 MHz DEC UNIX AlphaServer, other DEC UNIX servers and workstations, Windows NT microcomputer networks, laboratories with microcomputers, and access to DEC VMS clustered AlphaServers. Over 15 computer laboratories supporting PC and Macintosh standards are available on campus for open access and instructional needs.

     Winthrop’s host computers have an assortment of programming languages such as Ada, BASIC, C, C++, COBOL, Fortran, Java, LISP, and Pascal. Two major statistical and computational packages, SAS and Mathematica, are also available. Microcomputer networks and laboratories provide computing resources for support of instructional and research applications. Typical applications include desktop publishing, database management, spreadsheet analysis, graphics, communications, Internet, and word processing.

     Dial-up services provide students and faculty with 24 hour access to Winthrop’s network and computing facilities. All main campus buildings and residence halls are directly connected to the campus network through fiber optic cable. Winthrop is also a node on the Internet. Faculty, staff, and students are provided access to e-mail and the Internet.

    The Academic Computing Center also provides computer access for visually impaired students, as well as Braille printing services.

     General operational hours for Academic Computing labs are posted at: http://www.winthrop.edu/acc/docs/Lab_Info.asp For additional information contact the office of Academic Computing.

     Administrative Systems and Programming. The Administrative Systems and Programming department is responsible for the maintenance of vendor supplied central software used by Winthrop University. This software includes SIS, FRS, HRS, and Benefactor. Through the administrative computing system, faculty have limited access to student and class records for use in academic advising. Clearance for access and the scheduling of training is arranged through department chairs.

     Distance Learning. Winthrop University is a leader in instructional technology, featuring the Distance Education Classroom in the College of Business Administration, Thurmond Building. Utilizing a T1 digital configuration, classes in Winthrop’s Distance Education Classroom are fully interactive between Winthrop and the remote site. Students and teachers communicate with each other simultaneously in classrooms outfitted with robotic cameras, TV monitors, desk microphones, and a fully equipped television control room.

     MBA candidates at Coastal Carolina University in Conway, SC, are already online with Winthrop to take advantage of this learning opportunity. Winthrop’s MBA degree is the same AACSB accredited program that has enjoyed more than 20 years of success serving the Charlotte Metrolina region.  Dual credit courses are also offered over the T1 circuit and through the BEACON network to local area high schools using an ATM fiber network.

     User Support and Academic Computing also provide faculty and staff with access to particular equipment that may not be available in their departments. Currently, this includes a color printer for making full-color transparencies and prints from computer images, a standard laserjet printer, a scanner, and a CD recorder for making audio or data CD’s. A portable LCD projector and laptop computer is also available for use in presentations or travel.

COUNSELING SERVICES

     The Counseling Services staff help students deal with a variety of personal concerns, including family and relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, stress and anxiety, depression, alcohol and drug abuse, sexual abuse, and eating disorders. Short-term counseling for individuals, couples, and groups is free and confidential. One-session assessment and referral services are available to help students improve study, test-taking, presentation, and time-management skills. Wellness services, including outreach seminars and individual counseling, are provided to educate students about health-related topics. Services for students with documented disabilities are available to remove barriers that impede academic success. The College-level Examination Program (CLEP), Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT), Graduate Record Examination (GRE), and Miller Analogy Test (MAT) are administered. For additional information or to help a student to schedule an appointment, call or visit the office.

CREDIT UNION

     All University employees on Winthrop payroll may join the Winthrop Credit Union, which is owned and operated by the members. It is a convenient, safe, and economical way to save and borrow money. For further details contact the Credit Union.

CULTURAL ACTIVITIES

     The College of Visual and Performing Arts presents numerous performances and exhibitions during the school year through its Departments of Music, Theatre and Dance, and Art and Design, as well as through the Winthrop Galleries. Additionally, the Artist Series sponsored by the College of Visual and Performing Arts and ARTS etc. (formerly the Rock Hill Fine Arts Association) brings to the campus outstanding presentations in the fields of music, dance, and theatre. Faculty members are entitled to one free ticket for each event; each ticket may be obtained at Dinkins Student Center until the scheduled date and then at the box office in Byrnes Auditorium. Season tickets are available to employees at reduced prices.

     The Dinkins Student Union Advisory Board each year presents a number of popular concerts, a varied film series and speakers on a wide variety of subjects to which faculty are cordially invited.

     Many opportunities are provided through the University for members of the campus community to sustain an interest in cultural affairs. Announcement of these presentations is made by the sponsoring group.

HEALTH SERVICES

     Health Services, located in Crawford Building, is a well equipped out-patient clinic for students. Health Services is not available to faculty or staff. [See WELLNESS SERVICES for faculty.] Additionally, it has no means to transport anyone in need of immediate aid. In case of medical emergencies, faculty are advised to contact 911 for immediate assistance.

 
IDENTIFICATION CARDS

     All new faculty members and staff should contact the Office of Human Resources and Affirmative Action for assistance in obtaining an identification card. Identification cards for spouses and eligible children are issued by the Office of Human Resources and Affirmative Action upon the written request of the faculty or staff member. Library loan privilege cards for immediate family members of faculty and staff are issued by Dacus Library.

INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT CENTERS

     Arts Teaching and Technology Instructional Center (ATTIC). The Arts Teaching and Technology Instructional Center consists of the McLaurin McIntosh Lab, the Rutledge McIntosh Lab, and the Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) Lab. The various ATTIC facilities serve the instructional and creative technological needs of the students and faculty of the College of Visual & Performing Arts and other campus users.

     Instructional Technology Center (ITC). The Instructional Technology Center is located in 307 Withers. The ITC includes a printed media section with current journals and periodicals, a project area for students, a hands-on technology area with stations for emerging technologies, and a small classroom for electronic presentations and demonstrations. The ITC serves students, faculty, and staff as well as K-12 educators from surrounding school districts. The ITC actively supports the mission of the College of Education through the sponsorship of activities that promote educational leadership through the creative use of technology.

     Mathematics Lab.  The Math Lab is a free walk-in mathematics tutorial service that is staffed by the Winthrop Mathematics faculty. The laboratory which is opened MTWR from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. offers tutorial support for students in Mathematics 101, 103, 105, 140, 141, 201, 291, 292.

     Music Library. The Music Library, in McLaurin Hall, houses the recordings, music scores, and related sound and computer equipment needed to support musical study and creativity.

     Writing Center. The Writing Center, located at 220 Bancroft Hall, provides a free writing consulting service to all member of the university community: students, staff, administrators, and faculty. The Writing Center’s purpose is to help writers at all levels learn more about their writing through tutoring sessions. Tutors help writers learn to analyze assignments, address audiences appropriately, improve their composing processes, strengthen the focus and organization of their writing, and improve their control of language. While the writing center does not provide a proofreading/editing service or a guarantee of better grades, the tutors will help improve writing skills. The Center also provides worksheets and exercises for individual instruction on grammatical problems, Writing Proficiency Exam review and practice Proficiency Exams for students transferring 102 credit from another institution, and access to handbooks, rhetoric, and professional writing texts.

KEYS

     Keys to buildings, classrooms, and offices are issued to faculty members by their department chair or dean and must be returned when the faculty member leaves the employment of the university.

LIBRARY

     Dacus Library houses most of the University's library holdings and offers a wide range of library services to faculty and staff, including reference, interlibrary loan, library instruction, online database searches, and closed carrels. More detailed information on these services, and Special Collections, Government Documents, and Archives, is available from the Office of the Dean of Library Services. Library holdings are accessed through DOC, the Dacus Online Catalog. DOC may be accessed through the campus network or a PC and modem. Ask at the Reference Desk for details.

     Faculty members are permitted to borrow books, subject to recall, for extended periods. These books must be returned or renewed at the end of each semester. Immediate family members of faculty and staff may receive loan privilege cards and borrow books for a two-week period. Interlibrary loans are free to faculty.

     Faculty may borrow books from libraries at Charlotte Area Educational Consortium (CAEC) Colleges. A CAEC borrower's card may be obtained at the Reference Desk.

     Faculty members needing to use libraries at other institutions should request a letter of introduction from the Office of the Dean of Library Services. The request should be made as far in advance as possible, especially if the library to be visited is outside the immediate area.

MACFEAT LABORATORY SCHOOL

     The Macfeat Laboratory School for children ages three to five is a central part of the College of Education and is utilized as a training/demonstration/research facility. The Lab School attempts to enroll a diverse group of children, reflective of the community and the mission of the College of Education. Information on admission and fees may be obtained from the Macfeat Lab School office.

MAIL

     The University maintains a mail service, with daily pickup and delivery. The Post Office is located in the Dinkins Student Center. Intra-campus mail, U.S. mail, and intra-agency mail may be sent and received through the campus mail services. Postage for all official University business is charged to the departments. The Post Office is equipped to meter such mailings. A red account card or department account number must accompany each mailing. Intra-campus mail must be sorted in department order. All mail going to one department must be bundled together. Student mail must be in box order from lowest to highest. All personal U.S. mail must be properly stamped whether sent through the campus mail or deposited at the Post Office.

MAINTENANCE SERVICES (FOR BUILDINGS)

     Building maintenance and repairs are requested by using the A-1 form, "Request for Physical Plant Services," detailing the service required. The request should be sent to the Office of the Director of Physical Plant. All requests should include the budget number and signature of budget authority.

NOTARY SERVICE

     The services of a Notary Public are available at no charge in the Payroll Office and in the Human Resources and Affirmative Action Office in Tillman Hall.

OFFICE FOR EFFECTIVE TEACHING (OET)

     Winthrop’s Office for Effective Teaching is committed to providing leadership and services which will encourage and facilitate teaching excellence throughout the University. The OET advocates recognition of and reward for teaching excellence. The OET provides informational resources, programs, and activities that enhance the continuing development of faculty as college teachers; provides a mentorship program to new faculty; offers a process of peer evaluation aimed at the improvement of teaching; and collaborates with Dacus Library, the Instructional Technology Center, and other University units to develop and promote activities consistent with the OET mission.

     Publicity Procedures. The University Relations Office is responsible for coordinating all media relations, including news stories, announcements, feature stories, radio and television talk shows, and advertising.

     Contacts with media should be coordinated by the University Relations Office. This is a convenience for faculty and students and simplifies procedures for newspaper, radio and television reporters. Every faculty member is asked to inform the University Relations Office of possible news or feature story ideas for newspaper, television, or radio. Of particular interest are research projects, honors, publications, unusual class projects, and the activities of student and faculty groups. The media are particularly interested in people, events, and ideas which involve something out-of-the-ordinary or where there is a strong tie-in to breaking state, national, or international news.

     All official University announcements should be channeled through the University Relations Office.

     Promotional Materials. The University Relations Office coordinates production for all University publications, including design, editing, and production scheduling for brochures, pamphlets, booklets, direct-mail projects, posters, and advertisements. The University Relations Office will accept only assignments which are directly related to University business -- not for personal profit or gain.

     Guidelines and helpful hints to follow while preparing a publication are available through the University Relations Office. All printing requests must be approved by the appropriate dean, department chair, and the University Relations Office.

     FYI (For Your Information). FYI is the news bulletin for all employees. The bulletin, published twice a month, provides the faculty and staff with information about University operations, including personnel and policy changes, faculty and staff activities, new developments, the minutes of academic committees, and other timely items. Deadlines are listed in each issue of FYI.

     Publications Policy. The publications division of the University Relations Office designs, edits, and prepares for printing a variety of campus and off-campus publications. All materials for off-campus distribution must be approved by the University Relations Office prior to publication to ensure accuracy, consistent style, and graphic appeal in communicating information from Winthrop University. A copy of the Winthrop Graphic Standards Manual is available on request from the Office of University Relations.

     Printing Services. Copying, duplicating, binding, sign-making, offset printing, and desk-top publishing are performed by Printing Services. These services are for institutional use only; and since there is a charge for all services performed by this department, requests for services must be made on approved requisition forms, which are available at Printing Services. For a comprehensive description of policies and procedures, contact Printing Services.

RECREATIONAL FACILITIES

     Recreational and athletic facilities are primarily for the use of students and for the support of various academic and athletic programs. Faculty and staff may use these facilities on a space-available basis. Family members and guests of students, of faculty, and of staff may also use the facilities, on a space-available basis; but guests must be accompanied by the student or employee who invited the guest. Winthrop or guest ID's are required for all users of the Peabody facilities.

     Facilities available include a gymnasium, tennis courts, athletic fields, a swimming pool, golf course, weight room, and a lake where fishing is permitted.

SPACE RESERVATIONS

     Requests for the use of any building should be made to the office which holds administrative responsibility for that space. If Physical Plant or Public Safety services are needed, the Space Request Form must be accompanied by a Space Support Services Form. For the purpose of space assignments, the following areas of responsibility are maintained:

Director of Residence Life
     Residence Halls

Director of Student Activities
     Dinkins Student Center and The Shack

Appropriate Academic Dean's Office
     Instructional spaces

Athletic Director
     Athletic facilities and playing fields

Chair, Department of Health and Physical Education
     Peabody Gymnasium, swimming pool, adjacent courts, and playing fields

Dean, College of Visual and Performing Arts
     McLaurin Gallery, Rutledge Galleries and Auditorium, Johnson Theatre and
     Lobby, Byrnes Auditorium, Frances May Barnes Recital Hall, Tillman
     Auditorium

Tillman
     Auditorium - Facilities Manager, College of Visual & Performing Arts
     Lobby - President's Office
     206A - International Center

Withers Building
     Dean's Office, College of Education

Coordinator, Recreational Sports
     Student Activities Center/Withers Gym

Director, Winthrop Conference Center (Joynes Hall)
     All other space

STUDENT PUBLICATIONS

     There are a number of student publications. Contact the Office of Student Life in the Dinkins Student Center.

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
     See COUNSELING SERVICES.

TELEPHONE

     Faculty and staff are issued individual long distance dialing codes for official business with the approval from the appropriate dean or department chair. Long distance calls charged to University budgets should be held to a minimum and limited to official business. Personal calls using the University's long distance system are the responsibility of the faculty member. Faculty and staff may request personal long distance dialing codes for their use.

VEHICLE REGISTRATION
     See CAMPUS PUBLIC SAFETY

WELLNESS SERVICES