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Learning Resources

Information Resources Division

The Information Resources Division (IRD) provides computer, telephone, networking, and videoconferencing support to the University community. Instructional facilities include the campus network, computer classrooms, multimedia classrooms, interactive video classrooms, computer laboratories, and mobile multimedia equipment.

IRD also operates the University data communications network. This high-speed network interconnects buildings, offices, classrooms and laboratories to provide an integrated communication facility for the institution. The University network also connects users to the global Internet. The combination of wide-area and local-area network facilities provides high-speed Internet connections to every office, classroom, and laboratory on campus.

Computer classrooms provide for hands-on instruction using modern computer equipment and software. Multimedia classrooms provide modern multimedia presentation capabilities for faculty and students. Interactive video classrooms provide real-time, fully-interactive videoconferencing capabilities between the UT Permian Basin main campus and a wide variety of distant locations.

Information Resources Access Policy

The following policy will govern student access to state-owned information resources at UT Permian Basin.

1. Only individuals showing enrollment in the current semester will be provided access to UT Permian Basin information resources. For the sake of this policy, enrollment in any summer term will constitute acceptable enrollment for the entire summer.
2. If a student is involved in research with a faculty member, the student MUST enroll in a research course and pay the appropriate tuition and fees in order to have access to UT Permian Basin information resources.
3. Students who have received a grade of "incomplete" in a prior semester and who requires access to UT Permian Basin information resources as a legitimate requirement for completing the course will be required to pay the established information resource fees currently in effect prior to being provided information resource access.

The J. Conrad Dunagan Library

 The J. Conrad Dunagan Library is a blend of traditional resources and new technology, pursuing a vision of becoming   the learning nexus for the University community by offering innovative services and fostering lifelong learning behaviors. The   Library is a 66,000 square foot, two story full feature facility opened in January 2001 in its current location. At full capacity, it   has seating for 400 students. There are 54 computing workstations and two enhanced workstations available for students   with disabilities. A classroom of 20 Macintosh computers is available to students on a part-time schedule. Class sessions   and individual instruction promote command of the information seeking skills needed to successfully complete assignments   and graduate.

 To easily locate books and articles, the Library offers FalconFinder, a one-stop, comprehensive discovery tool to facilitate   most research needs to a core print collection of more than 700 of the most widely used academic journals, with another   4000 journals available full-text by means of online electronic databases, as well as 240,000 print volumes and nearly   200,000 eBooks. Library computing workstations are available to facilitate access to electronic databases, commercial full-   text materials, and the Internet. In addition, the Library checks out laptops to students. Other types of resources are   available in Special Collections, particularly items relating to the history of the Permian Basin area and the western region of   the country. These materials include materials by and about J. Frank Dobie, the papers of regional leaders John Ben   Shepperd and J. Conrad Dunagan, manuscripts of significant Texas writers, a Texana history collection, unique collections of   regional photographs, and the University Archives. Visit the website at http://library.utpb.edu/ for more information.

The University Math and Science Center

The University Math & Science Center (UMSC) is dedicated to assisting students in improving individual academic performance and retention by offering a supportive environment for developing intellectually. The UMSC provides flexible support, group and individualized instructional services, and technical materials to enhance students' knowledge and skills, test performance, and course retention for most math courses and general science courses.

The Success Center

The Success Center is the University's initiative geared towards providing a location where academic resources such as tutoring, AVID, supplemental instruction, and mentoring can be centrally located. This one-stop shop approach to student success is fostered by an intensely focused team of coordinators and student support staff. Housed in the Success Center are tutors that focus on all levels of math, science, writing, reading, statistics, history, and more. In addition to in-person tutoring, the Virtual Success Center and Online Writing Lab (OWL) provides electronic tutoring assistance to students who want to further attain assistance but cannot make it to campus. Please contact the Success Center for additional information.

Publication & Special Projects

To enhance teaching and learning, Publications and Special Projects provides a wide spectrum of teaching assistance including the layout and design of instructional materials such as transparencies, book covers, charts, paper presentations, and illustrations. In addition to faculty support, PSP assists in special events projects through graphic design, photography, and the coordination of University print requirements.

FalconOnline

The FalconOnline Learning Center is responsible for coordination and deployment of quality distance education through the use of the most advanced and efficient learning technologies available. In a continuing effort to educate those who integrate technology into their teaching, FalconOnline works with faculty to design, develop, deliver, and support undergraduate and graduate courses for more flexible delivery to learners of UT Permian Basin. The Center's services include training and support for face-to-face sessions, online learning, and blended models. The Center promotes distance education initiatives to exchange online courses and programs with other UT System component institutions through the UT Online Consortium (UTOC).

UTOC: The University of Texas Online Consortium (UTOC) links to various admissions and registrar offices throughout the UT System. Designated contacts at each campus and service support staff of the UT components are available to assist students. To see a full listing of courses and host universities for the online programs, please access the UTOC website at www.utcoursesonline.org.

Admissions: To take online courses, follow the UT Permian Basin admission process starting with completing the application at www.utpb.edu/admissions/apply-now/.

Online and E-Advisor is a service to facilitate the academic advising process for students. For more academic advising information see www.utpb.edu/academics/undergraduate-success/academic-advising-center or contact OnlineAdvising@utpb.edu.

Course materials are available at the UT Permian Basin Bookstore online at www.bkstr.com, utpb@bkstr.com, or 1.800.381.5151 available between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM CST.

Computer Requirements: Current operating and system requirements for online courses can be found at http://www.utpb.edu/online/reach/technical-requirements. Classroom courses may require additional software that is available at the bookstore for purchase or, in some cases, may be accessed in the UT Permian Basin campus computer labs.

UTOC: The University of Texas Online Consortium (UTOC) links to various admissions and registrar offices throughout the U T System. Designated contacts at each campus and service support staff of the UT components are available to assist students. To see a full listing of courses and host universities for the online programs, please access the UTOC website at www.utcoursesonline.org. UT Permian Basin students may enroll in online courses offered at another UT campus through the Texas Information System (TIS) at tis.telecampus.utsystem.edu.

University Facilities

The property, buildings, or facilities owned or controlled by the University are not open for assembly, speech, or other activities as are the public streets, sidewalks, and parks. The responsibility of the UT System Board of Regents and UT Permian Basin to operate and maintain an effective and efficient system of institutions of higher education requires that the time, place, and manner of assembly, speech, and other activities on the grounds and in the buildings and facilities of the University be regulated. No person, organization, group, association, or corporation may use property or buildings owned or controlled by the University for any purpose other than in the course of the regular programs or activities related to the role and mission of the University.

Most campus buildings and facilities are accessible to members of the campus community and their guests and visitors during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, and for limited hours on the weekends (this excludes most holidays). Students have access to the buildings during scheduled class sessions including laboratory, library study, and research periods. After normal business hours, including weekends and holidays, all campus buildings are considered closed and secured. Persons needing entry must sign in at the Mesa Building Information Center or utilize "late door entry" procedures. Late doors are equipped with electronic locks and closed circuit television cameras. This electronic access control system can allow access to those authorized entry and assigned a code for the system. Exterior building doors on campus are equipped with electronic alarm, which annunciate at the alarm monitoring company during prohibited hours. A member of the UT Permian Basin Police Department responds to each alarm.

Parking permits are required to park on campus. The parking spaces in all lots are restricted as marked or posted. All underground parking is reserved. Only Student Housing residents are allowed to park at Student Housing. Parking permits are typically purchased during registration and are valid from September through the following August. The permits are marked with a expiration sticker. Permits can be obtained at the Police Department Information Center, located in the Mesa Building Lobby throughout the school year and are prorated as necessary.

In compliance with the Texas Education Code 51.207, UT Permian Basin has procedures for enforcing State of Texas vehicle inspection laws for vehicles parking or driving on the University campus.

In compliance with the Texas Transportation Code 681.008, UT Permian Basin allows disabled veterans to park with a free University permit in a disabled parking space for an unlimited period of time.