VCU Libraries
Cabell Library Research &
Instructional Services for UNIV
111 and UNIV 112
Focused Inquiry Guides
VCU Libraries are one of the largest research libraries in Virginia – with
nearly two million volumes; almost 24,000 journal and other serial
titles; more than 3.18 million microforms; film, video, sound, comic,
manuscript and book art collections; and the largest health sciences
library in Virginia. James Branch Cabell Library is the university’s
center for study and research in the arts, humanities, social sciences, and
physical sciences.
Academic Advising
Hibbs Hall, 1
st
Floor
827-8648 (UNIV)
The University College provides academic advising for all first-year
students and for those who are not yet admitted into a professional
school or academic program. Your advisor can help you find your way
around the university, especially in helping you understand academic
requirements and policies, choosing an appropriate program of study,
and identifying educational and career goals.
The Writing Center
Academic Learning Commons,
4
th
Floor, Room 4203
828-4851
The
University College
Writing Center offers support for currently
enrolled VCU students and faculty. Services for students include one-
on-one consultations and
workshops
on a wide variety of topics
associated with academic writing, reading, and critical thinking.
As you
work on your writing assignments, you will benefit the most if you plan
multiple visits to the Writing Center – for brainstorming and planning,
for developing and organizing, and then for revising.
Students are now able to schedule appointments online. They can do
this via
UCMe
, or they can also click "Advising Appointments" in the
VCU portal
.
English Language Resources
@ the Writing Center
Academic Learning Commons,
4
th
Floor, Room 4203
828-4851
English Language Resources @ the Writing Center provides specialized
support to English Language Learners at VCU. This service encourages
success by helping students develop their vocabulary and reading
comprehension, fluency in composition, oral communication, and
understanding of American academic rhetorical expectations.
Stop by
the Writing Center or call to ask for an ELR consultation
!
Course Schedule
The detailed schedule for each unit will be posted to Bb Course Documents. There is a folder for each unit. In the
folder, you will find the schedule and other materials such as readings that are not in the textbook, detailed
descriptions of major assignments, etc.
Daily assignments are listed on the Unit Schedule. I will also post the daily assignments to Bb Assignments. Pay
close attention to the instructions for submitting assignments.
