Specialized Facilities

The Library
The Lewis J. Ort Library provides a wealth of research and reference materials for student and community use.

• Over one-half million print volumes in the collection, with over 4,000 onsite reference titles
• Web access to library holdings and to request circulating materials from the other University System of Maryland and Affiliated Institutions’ (USMAI) libraries, a consortium of 30 academic libraries
• Onsite reference assistance and e-mail reference at www.frostburg.edu/dept/library/userserv/refform.htm
• Media center of non-print materials and teacher materials collection
• U.S. Government documents including electronic repository and Maryland Government documents and maps
• Periodical collection with over 700 print subscriptions and 22,000 Web access titles
• Special collections with emphasis on Western Maryland
• Extensive archival research collections on Western Maryland’s two U.S. Senators (J. Glenn Beall and J. Glenn Beall, Jr.), the Communist Party USA, and railroad photography
• Individual and group instruction in information literacy for use of the library’s print/electronic resources with effective research strategies
• Public Internet work stations, a 24-station electronic classroom and wireless internet access

Visit the Lewis J. Ort Library Web site at http://www.frostburg.edu/dept/library/

Performing Arts Center
Students studying dance, music, theatre and communication can flourish in the Performing Arts Center. It contains three state-of-the-art theaters (Pealer Recital Hall, Drama Theater, Studio Theater), rehearsal spaces, music practice rooms and electronic labs, shops, offices, classrooms and facilities for the hearing-impaired. Campus and community audiences are welcome at a wealth of concerts and performances. For information, contact the Facilities Manager at 301/687-7460..

Lane University Center
This student union was built and operates with student fees. It contains student organization offices, the FSU Bookstore, meeting and game rooms, The Appalachian Station restaurant and The Loft. Information about Lane University Center programs and services are available on the Office of Student and Community Involvement web site.

Harold J. Cordts Physical Education Center
Students with valid University identification can use the extensive indoor and outdoor facilities of the Harold J. Cordts Physical Education Center:

• Three gymnasiums for basketball and other sports
• Swimming pool with 12-ft diving well
• Weight rooms, free weights, and Badger Magnum machines
• Racquetball and squash courts
• Outdoor tennis courts, football stadium with new lighting and synthetic turf, all weather track facilities
• Baseball, soccer and other athletic fields

For information, contact the PE Center Facilities Director at 301/687-4471.

Academic Computing
Students have access to a rich computing environment that includes specialized department labs housed in various campus buildings as well as the main University Computer Center located in Pullen Hall. The University Computer Center offers:

• Apple and Windows workstations connected to the campus network and the Internet.
• Scanning and printing facilities.
• Standard software including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, Internet browsers, Email, programming languages, graphics production and library access.
• Access to statistics packages, programming languages, and database programs through academic
  servers.

Additionally, Academic Computing offers:

• Support for various labs located on campus.
• Operational support for the 24 hour/7 days a week lab in Ort Library 210 (access via student ID only).
• Training for computer lab assistants in other departments.
• Support for Blackboard, PAWS, Email, etc.
• Support for students with connectivity problems to FSU’s network.
• Campus Help Desk (x7777 from on-campus 301/687-7777 from off-campus).

Academic Computing may be reached at 301/687-7090. Visit our web site at http://www.frostburg.edu/admin/acacom/.

Distance Learning
The principal mission of distance education at Frostburg is to enhance your access to the University’s academic programs. The University is committed to providing you the support and resources you need to succeed as a participant in distance education.

Online courses at FSU allow you to pursue your degree requirements outside of the traditional classroom setting and can accelerate or enhance your time to degree. They also help you acquire the technical skills and learning strategies important to the pursuit of your academic and career goals. Courses taught online at FSU have most of their class materials (other than textbooks) available electronically and use the web as the primary means of communication. These courses may require some on-site contact between you and the instructor (e.g., an orientation session or proctored testing) at various times throughout the academic term. Frostburg State University’s online courses are open to all eligible students who are prepared to learn in an online environment.

Interactive Video instruction at FSU is conducted through the University System of Maryland’s Interactive Video Network (IVN). This network allows you the opportunity for interaction with other institutions within the state of Maryland and beyond, particularly between the University System of Maryland at Hagerstown and FSU’s main campus.

For information about Frostburg State University’s distance learning opportunities, contact the Center for Technologies (CIT) 301/687-4353 or visit the CIT web site at http://www.frostburg.edu/admin/cit/.

University Children's Center
The University operates a licensed Pre-School/Extended Child Care Program for the children of students, employees and community residents from Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Developmentally- appropriate experiences are provided for three, four and five-year-olds in art, math, science, cooking, music and movement, dramatic play, large muscle and fine motor activities. The Center is located on University Drive (across from Bobcat Stadium). For more information, call 301/687-4027.

Women's Studies Resource Center
The Women’s Studies Resource Center provides a place for students to find resource materials on gender issues and to get information about the Women’s Studies Program. The Center is located in Room 510 of the Ort Library. Hours vary, so contact a Women’s Studies coordinator for more information: 301/687-
4130 or 301/687-4047.