Additional Teaching and Learning Resources

For Students

	College 4 Me: A College Guide for Students with Attention Deficit Disorder. Bryce, Christina L. (2006). Lulu. LC 4818.5 .B79 2006
	The Naked Roommate: and 107 Other Issues you Might Run into at College. Cohen, Harlan. (2007). Sourcebooks. LB 2343.3 .C62 2007 Note: Selected readings from this book have been used in ENG101 for a structured collaborative research assignment involving instructors, librarians, & Writing Center tutors. Students use scholarly articles about factors influencing college student success to write a research paper or detailed outline.
	First in the Family: Your College Years, Advice about College from First-Generation Students. Cushman, Kathleen. (2006). Next Generation Press.    LB 2343.C87 2006
	Your College Experience: Strategies for Success. Gardner, John N.  (2009). Wadsworth Cengage Learning. LB 2343.32 .G35 2009 (2003 edition also available: LB 2343.32 .G35 2003)
	How to Have Fun without Failing Out: 430 Tips from a College Professor. Gilbert, Rob. (2007). Health Communications. LB 2343.3 .G55 2007
	1001 Things every College Student Needs to Know (Like Buying your Books before Exams Start). Harrison, Harry H. (2008). Thomas Nelson Publishers. LB 2343.32 .H37 2008
	Stop Procrastinating Now!: 10 Simple & Successful Steps for Student Success. Hoffman, August John. (2009). Pearson/Prentice Hall. LB 2395.4 .H63 2009
	College Unzipped: an All-Access, Backstage Pass into College Life, from All-Nighters and Exam Nail Biters to Tuition Fees and Getting your Degree. Ierardo, Cynthia. Kaplan Pub. LB 2343.32 .C64 2007
	Succeeding as an International Student in the United States and Canada. Lipson, Charles. (2008). University of Chicago Press. LB 2376.4 .L57 2008
	Student to Student: a Guide to College Life. Miller, Paula Jean. (2007). Regal Books. BV 4531.3 .S78 2007
	How to Survive your Freshman Year. Northcutt, Frances. (2008). Hundreds of Heads Books. LB 2343.32 .H68 2008
	Study Skills: Do I Really Need this Stuff? Piscitelli, Stephen. (2009). Pearson Prentice Hall. LB 2395 .P59 2009
	The Prentice Hall Guide for College Writers. Reid, Stephen. (2008). Pearson Prentice Hall. PE 1408 .R424 2008
	Self-Advocacy Skills for Students with Learning Disabilities: Making it Happen in College and Beyond. Reiff, Henry B. (2007). Dude Pub. LC 4848.38 .R45 2007
	Conquering your Quarterlife Crisis: Advice from Twentysomethings Who have Been There and Survived. Robbins, Alexandra. (2004). Perigee Book. HQ 799.5 .R63 2004
	The Adult Student's Guide to Survival & Success. Siebert, Al. (2008). Practical Psychology Press. LB 2343.32 .S556 2008 Note: See also the bibliography on Teaching Adult Learners, available from the library's website under For Faculty > Bibliographies.
	College 101: The Book your College Does Not Want you to Read. Stevens, Guy. (2004). Back Alley Press. HF 5382.5 .U5 S73 2004
	15 Easy and Fun Ways College Freshmen can Improve their Vocabulary. Thompson, Rico. (2003). 1stBooks, 2003. LB 2343.3 .T46 2003

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Liaison Librarians

The Reference & Instruction librarians offer a broad range of information literacy instruction to the University community, from introductory research sessions to advanced research techniques for graduate programs. The librarians are eager to work with faculty to design research projects for classes and to be sure that the library has adequate resources to support assignments.

For more information, contact your department's liaison librarian:
Becky Canovan: liaison to Core Curriculum, Psychology, Sociology, history, political science, and military science
589-3649 or bcanovan@dbq.edu

Anne Marie Gruber: liaison to DNAS, Nursing, CGIM, and Bridge Program
589-3849 or amgruber@dbq.edu

Jonathan Helmke: liaison to Aviation/Flight Operations, Business, CIS, and Honors Program
589-3216 or jhelmke@dbq.edu

Mary Anne Knefel: liaison to Communication, Religion/Philosophy, and Seminary
589-3215 or mknefel@dbq.edu
Carolynne Lathrop: liaison to English, Education, Health/PE/Recreation, and Fine/Performing Arts
589-3219 or clathrop@dbq.edu

Academic Success Center

The Academic Success Center (ASC) at the University of Dubuque is located on the second floor in the Charles C. Myers Library. The goal of the Academic Success Center is to empower students and to connect them with the resources necessary to achieve both academic and personal goals. The ASC is equipped with computers, an assortment of software, textbooks, reference books, TextAloud, TV-VCR, books in alternative formats and audio book players.

See the ASC website at: http://www.dbq.edu/asc/

You can reach the Academic Support Center at 589-3262. You may also contact the Academic Support Center Director, Jennifer Erickson, at 589-3570.

Multimedia Services

Multimedia Services, located at 100 Van Vliet Hall, supports audio-visual systems and instructional technology on campus. Services include equipment reservations, classroom installations and training, and special event support. Students may check out laptops, projectors and camera gear for in-class use. Student organizations can use sound and video equipment for special events. Media Services can also assist with DVD duplication and production.

See the Multimedia Services website at: http://www.dbq.edu/tech/multimedia/multimedia.cfm
For more information, contact Mike Willis at 589-3350.

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