学者 学术服务
The chief academic resource of any institution of higher education is its 教师 和工作人员. But these committed people rely on programs and facilities which enhance learning.
新生培训和第一年经验
Westmont conducts a comprehensive orientation program for all new students before classes begin. All new students (including transfers) must attend the four-day fall orientation program. 在Westmont, we desire to establish first-year students on a strong academic footing and to assist them in developing sound relationships with 教师 and peers. First-Year Seminars provide small discussion-based courses that help prepare students for integrative learning. Our First-Year Experience involves both the Academic and 学生生活 offices in order to best provide for the transition needs of new students. A First-Year Retreat is offered each September as a means to develop relationships and 成长 in one’s faith. If first-year students have needs or questions, they may contact the Campus Life Office.
学术顾问
Academic advisors assist students with adjustment to college, 学术计划的发展, 以及职业生涯/研究生院规划. 为了使这种关系有效, students are encouraged to consult advisors on a regular basis. Incoming students are assigned a 教师 advisor based on their expressed major interest. Students may change advisors as their interests or major selections dictate. Courses selected for registration must have an advisor approval. 尽管顾问可以提供建议和咨询, it is the student’s responsibility to know and complete all requirements for a degree. Any general questions should be addressed to the Student Records Office.
成功学者研讨会. Some students may need to strengthen their academic skills and disciplines to learn increasingly difficult and complex material. Academic support is available to all students through the 成功学者研讨会. Students who do well at Westmont possess good academic skills and discipline, and the ability to organize time and information in efficient and meaningful ways. This seminar is a six-week program that trains students in a variety of skills to help them succeed at Westmont College. If interested, students should contact the Student Records Office.
学生成功中心
The 学生成功中心 is designed with all students in mind - those who wish to hone their skills to achieve the next level, 以及那些努力表现的人, 感觉困, 或者不知道该向哪里求助. All students will be supported in identifying potential barriers to academic success and discussing strategies to improve, 成长, 培养健全的思维.
残疾人服务
Westmont is committed to ensuring equal access to programs and services. In keeping with this commitment and in compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1990 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008, the college will provide reasonable accommodations to students with appropriately documented disabilities. The Coordinator of 残疾人服务 will meet with students to discuss individual needs. It is the student’s responsibility to initiate this process. The office provides referrals to local providers that can be contacted for further assistance. If students require services or have questions about qualifying for services, 他们应该联系残疾人服务协调员. The Office of 残疾人服务 is located upstairs in the Voskuyl图书馆. 有关更多信息，请参阅残疾人服务网站.
作家的角落
All students can receive help with their writing by dropping in at 作家的角落 in the Learning Commons of Voskuyl图书馆. The staff of peer tutors is trained by the English Department and will assist clients at any stage of the writing process. 获取有关写作中心的最新信息, visit 作家之角 website via the English department 首页page.
图书馆 & 信息服务
罗杰·约翰·沃斯库尔图书馆, 以韦斯特蒙特的第三任总统命名, 为学生提供服务和资源支持, 教师, 和工作人员. 图书馆的藏书包括书籍, 期刊, 电子资源, 音乐成绩, dvd, 还有录音. Librarians work closely with academic departments to ensure that the collection 成长s in focused ways to meet student and 教师 needs. Materials not owned by the library may be borrowed through local consortial arrangements or through the library’s participation in an international interlibrary loan network. Guidance in the use of these resources is provided in subject and course-related reSearch guides available on the library website and through library instruction. 与研究相关的指导会议, 由韦斯特蒙特图书管理员教授, are offered both in class and in the library instruction lab. Librarians are also available for one-on-one reSearch consultations at the 研究 Help Desk located in the Learning Commons. The Learning Commons is on the main level of the Voskuyl图书馆 and, 除了研究帮助台之外, IT帮助台在哪里, 作家之角, 53台双启动计算机, 多种舒适的座椅选择, 走站, 还有技术支持的小组自习室. 这个21世纪的空间汇集了图书馆, 技术, and other campus services in an environment designed to foster collaborative and creative work and social interaction. The Westmont College Archives collection is located on the lower level of the library and is comprised of items relating to its history, 1940年至今, 以及它的前辈们, 西方圣经学院, 1939-1940, 和圣经宣教学院, 1937-1939. Voskuyl图书馆 is also 首页 to other Westmont departments providing student support services. 职业发展 & Calling, 残疾人服务, and Internship Programs are located on the upper level.