Libraries and Academic Services
The Dr. Murray and Anna C. Rockowitz Writing Center
7th Floor Library
(212) 772-4212
http://rwc.hunter.cuny.edu
The Dr. Murray and Anna C. Rockowitz Writing Center is a comprehensive service designed to provide tutorial assistance and academic advisement to students as well as technical support and development to faculty, staff, and alumni. Part of the Klara and Larry Silverstein Student Success Center located on the 7th floor of the Cooperman Library, the RWC offers services to all registered students at the college – undergraduate and graduate – and maintains an inclusive website comprising an extensive library of online materials and resource links in the areas of research information and techniques, writing tools and references, evaluating information sources, ESL and literary resources, and instructional resources regarding teaching and learning. Students can utilize the RWC’s services by registering for individualized, paired, or online e-tutoring sessions by appointment, receive assistance on a drop-in basis during scheduled hours of operation, or attend the RWC’s on-site workshop series. Tutors help to develop a reading-writing process that students can use to improve their skills and to negotiate the requirements of academic reading and writing. For additional information, contact us at (212) 772-4212 or online at http://hunter.cuny.edu/rwc
Hunter College Libraries
The Hunter College Libraries, with locations at all of our campuses, offer the Hunter College community access to a wide variety of services, collections, and spaces for research and teaching. At the 68th Street campus, the Leon & Toby Cooperman Library occupies nine floors in the East Building, with entrances to the library on the 3rd and 7th floors. The Cooperman Library is home to the Hunter College Archives & Special Collections (Floor 2), the Silverstein Student Success Center (Floor 7), and the Education Library (Floor 6). Also at the 68th Street campus, the Zabar Art Library is located on the 16th Floor of the North Building. The Brookdale campus (425 East 25th Street) is home to the Health Professions Library, and the Silberman Building (2180 Third Avenue) houses the Social Work and Urban Public Health Library.
Our spaces include collaborative work areas, reservable study rooms, and areas for quiet study. Additionally, we provide desktop, laptop, and tablet computers as well as printers, photocopiers, scanners, whiteboards, and lots of electrical outlets.
Librarians are available for one-on-one and group research consultations. Request an appointment with a librarian by completing the Research Consultation form here: ask-a-librarian.
For more information about our services, including specifics about each of the libraries, please visit the Hunter College Libraries’ website.
Please note that the Cooperman Library is undergoing a phased renovation project which involves temporary floor closures due to construction. Take note of posted signage in the library and check our website for up-to-date information.
Leon and Toby Cooperman (68th Street Campus)
East 68th Street & Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10065
Phone: (212) 772-4143
Health Professions Library (Brookdale Campus)
425 E. 25th St. at 1st Avenue
New York, NY 10010
Phone: (212) 481-5116
Schools of Social Work & Urban Public Health Library (Silberman Building)
2180 Third Avenue at 119th Street
New York, NY 10035
Phone: (212) 396-7654
Archives & Special Collections (68th Street Campus)
East 68th Street & Lexington Ave. - 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10065
Phone: (212) 772-4149
Zabar Art Library (68th Street Campus)
East 68th Street & Lexington Ave. - Rm 1608N
New York, NY 10065
Phone: (212) 772-5054
The Leona and Marcy Chanin Language Center
209 HW
(212) 772-5700
The Chanin Language Center is a multi-media foreign language learning and teaching facility. The Center consists of two independent study labs equipped with 72 multi-media workstations, the Cecile Insdorf Foreign Language Screening Room, and a small library where walk-in tutoring sessions take place. Students can supplement their foreign language skills from the elementary to the advanced level by working with computer applications, both on-line and in house, based on textbooks and/or student activity manuals. The Chanin Center also houses an extensive collection of foreign language films and video programs. An audio CD home borrowing program is available to students enrolled in a foreign language course. A 30-minute orientation session is required for all first time users. Hours and additional information can be found on our Web site: http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/chanin
The Health Professions Education Center (HPEC)
Director: Martin Dornbaum; Mezzanine floor, Brookdale West Building; (212) 481-5129, mdornbau@hunter.cuny.edu
Evening Supervisor: Peter Marquez; edcenter@hunter.cuny.edu
Website: http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/shp/centers/hpec/
The center maintains regular office hours throughout the academic year, Monday-Thursday 9AM-9PM and Fridays 9AM-5PM.
The Health Professions Education Center (HPEC) is an academic learning center serving all students and faculty at the Hunter College Nursing and School of Health Professions. A variety of comprehensive support services and programs are offered at the HPEC to enhance student academic success, retention, and completion rates by applying best practices and addressing student learning needs from multiple pedagogical perspectives. Our services are designed to develop critical thinking, reinforce practice of clinical skills, and foster a supportive, professional environment for student collaboration and scholarship.
The HPEC combines traditional approaches to teaching with new instructional technologies that reflect the dynamic nature of all health professions. Services at the center include:
· Access to the largest collection of health-related videos and instructional media within CUNY.
· Computer-aided educational software and virtual training technologies.
· Access to state board testing preparation programs.
· Technology support at the Hunter College Brookdale Campus.
· Beta testing and evaluation of new instructional media.
· Faculty consultation for research and classroom media integration.
· Development and administration of e-learning initiatives, online testing, and digital content.
· Individual and group study support.
· Simulation laboratory support through the New York Simulation (NYSIM) Center.
Faculty and students from all Hunter College schools and departments are always welcome to view the many resources available at the HPEC.
Graduate Students Association
All registered graduate students except those who do not pay the student fee because they are maintaining matriculation are members of the Graduate Students Association (GSA) and may use the services provided by the association, which include use of the graduate lounge and attendance at departmental colloquia and special departmental projects and events.
Every spring each graduate department or program elects a representative to the GSA Senate. GSA members may serve on the Hunter College Senate and on many college committees. A GSA delegate also participates in the University Student Senate. Copies of the GSA constitution and additional information may be obtained from the GSA office. Graduate students are encouraged to participate actively in the affairs of the association. For information, call (212) 772-4309. The GSA office is located in Room 218 Thomas Hunter Hall.