Center for Global Engagement

The Center for Global Engagement is available for all students and faculty interested in global experiences. Additionally, the Center for Global Engagement (CGE) is available for international students who need advisement in academic areas, as well as areas of adjustment to life in Snow College.

The CGE reviews files for international student admissions, works with the Immigration and naturalization services to facilitate international students in maintaining their legal status, and processes transfers to and from other colleges and universities. The CGE houses the ESL (English as a Second Language) program and the TESL (Teaching English as a Second Languages) program.

The Center for Global Engagement offers housing placement, monitors insurance coverage, and helps with medical needs for international students. In addition, the CGE tracks students’ progress while at Snow College and has a tutorial program for international students needing help in academic courses.

The CGE sponsors programs such as international partners and community outreach, which help strengthen international education at Snow College. The center also sponsors social activities each semester, the International Festival each Spring, advisement for the student International Club, and some programs for study and travel abroad.

Computer Lab

Ephraim Campus

The computer labs located in the Karen H. Huntsman library are for student use. Offering Windows PC and Mac, the labs are available and staffed with a student assistant whenever the library is open during the Fall and Spring semester.

Students are complimented $10 per semester for printing. Printing costs are 10 cents for each black and white copy, and 30 cents for each color copy. Up to $20 of the complimentary balance rolls over between semesters. Large format printing is also available through the library for an additional fee.

Richfield Campus

The computer lab located at the Richfield Campus library is for student use. The computers are all Windows PC. The lab has staff to assist students whenever the library is open.

Students using the lab may print school related items at no charge. Non-school printouts cost 10 cents for black and white, and 20 cents for color. Large format printing is also available through the library for an additional fee.

Library Services

With campus libraries in Ephraim and Richfield, the Snow College library serves as a place where students gather to study, research, and learn. A variety of traditional and non-traditional services are provided to support the educational activities of library users.

Collections

The library is a multimedia facility with collections that include approximately 50,000 print books, 280,000 E-books and thousands of CDs, DVDs, and microforms. Over 100,000 streaming films and millions of streaming music tracks are also available. Through cooperative purchases with other higher education libraries in the state, the library has online access to articles from hundreds of thousands of journals, magazines, and newspapers. Print and digital “Special Collections” provide access to materials related to Snow College, local history, and Utah history.

Services

Access to the Library’s online catalog, other databases and links to library services are available at: www.snow.edu/library

Group Study rooms, copy machines, computers, scanners, large format printer, 3D printer, laminator, projectors, microform scanners, and DVD players are available for use in the library. Video cameras, iPads, laptops, and audio recorders are available for checkout.

Snow College students, faculty, and staff, as well as members of the community, may check out library materials. Inter-library loan services are available to Snow College students, faculty, and staff. Students may use their Snow College identification to check out books from any college or university in Utah.

Reserve

As a service to students and faculty, textbooks and items used to supplement instruction may be purchased and placed “on reserve.” Physical items such as books and videos are kept at the circulation desk and typically loaned out for in-house use for two hours. Fair use copyright guidelines are followed for items placed on reserve.

Instruction/Information Literacy

Librarians are available both in person and online to provide help with library research for academic assignments. They are ready to show students how and where to find the information needed for their coursework. They can also help students learn how to create citations and avoid plagiarism. They are available to help students succeed at Snow College and beyond! To schedule an individual appointment with a librarian, use one of the following contact points:

• Online: Ask a Librarian
• Phone: Ephraim (435) 283-7363, Richfield (435) 893-2219
• Text: (844) 669-7740
• Email: library@snow.edu
• In person: Main Desk at either Ephraim or Richfield

Technical Services

Technical Services is responsible for the acquisition, maintenance, processing and cataloging of all library materials which support the curriculum of Snow College.

The library provides faculty, staff, and students with a range of opportunities and support in making materials requests either for borrowing or for purchase.

Math/Science Lab

The Math/Science Lab provides help with mathematics, chemistry, and physics. (Students who wish to work as lab assistants are encouraged to submit their resumes to Kari Arnoldsen.)

Richfield Campus Academic Support

The Richfield Campus Student Success Advisement Office has information about courses to brush up math and writing skills, college success skill instruction, study group and tutoring assistance and other academic help. Students can enroll in courses or stop by to get information on test taking, note taking, study skills, time management, and other helpful topics. All students are welcome.

Testing Center

Ephraim Testing Center

The Testing Center administers most tests needed by Snow College students, including National and Residual ACT, English Placement, ALEKS Math and BYU FLATS tests. This center also administers classroom tests scheduled by instructors. A $10.00 proctoring fee may be assessed. For appointments or further information, call (435) 283‑7197.

Testing hours are subject to change. Please reference https://snow.edu/academics/testing_center/ for hours of operation.

Richfield Testing Center

The Richfield testing center administers most tests needed by students in the Utah System of Higher Education; including the GED. Proctoring is available for business and private individuals – fees apply and vary depending on circumstances. For appointments, proctoring information, and fee schedule, please call (435) 893-2239.

Testing hours are subject to change. Please reference https://snow.edu/academics/testing_center/ for hours of operation.

Writing Lab

The Ephraim campus Writing Lab is staffed by experienced writers who have been trained on the Ephraim and Richfield campuses to assist fellow students with grammar, organization, and the development of strong ideas. Students are encouraged to use the Writing Lab not only for their English papers, but for all writing assignments. Students who wish to be Writing Lab tutors should contact the Writing Lab Director.

A writing tutor is available several days each week in the Library on the Richfield Campus. For current hours, check the schedule posted in the library or contact Kevin Holdsworth at (435) 896-2251 or kevin.holdsworth@snow.edu