Academic Services

Student Portal
The University provides a personalized Web portal for students to access information about schedules, accounts, registration, classes, grades, special announcements, and other resources.  All University offices and services are accessible by Web site and e-mail. 

Academic Advising
Each student is assigned an Academic Advisor.  The role of the advisor is to provide a degree-completion plan for the student, monitor the student's progress against that plan, respond to questions regarding course selection or curricula, and to assist the student as needed.  Advisor approval is required before registration.  If circumstances arise that may affect a student's ability to successfully matriculate (health, employer-related issues, etc.) the student should contact his or her advisor as quickly as possible to address such concerns.

Academic Tutoring
Faculty are available as subject tutors during posted hours and by e-mail.  Individualized computer-aided or multimedia campus-based and Web-based tutorials are also available.

Campus Centers
Library services and computer labs are available during most weekdays and evening hours in the Campus Center area.  To receive services without coming to campus, students may take advantage of call-in/e-mail services provided by the Director of University Libraries, or help-line/e-mail support provided by the Campus Center staff.  Copying machines are available in both Campus Centers for student use.

Technical Support
Technical assistance is provided via phone, e-mail or in person.  The campus center staff provides first level support both in person and over the phone when the campus is open (see the campus hours of operation).  The campus center staff can provide assistance with logon issues, use of campus equipment and basic issues within eCleary.  To contact the Washtenaw Campus Center by phone, call 734.332.4477, extension 3380, and to contact the Livingston Campus Center, call 517.548.3670, extension 2229.  To request assistance via e-mail, send a message to support@cleary.edu.  Please refer to the student portal (https://students.cleary.edu) for up to date support policies and practices.

University Library Web Site
The library Web site is a research starting point and a source for learning more about information services.  The site is a portal for accessing the on-line databases and provides links to additional information including the library's research wiki and blog.

On-Line Databases
Cleary provides a variety of bibliographic databases, commonly referred to as the on-line libraries.  These libraries provide access to information including business articles, reports, company information, and legal information.  Below is a list of the on-line libraries available through the University

• ProQuest ABI/INFORM Global.  Journals and company profiles with topics in business, finance, economics. 1800 business periodicals. Includes national newspapers (Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, New York Times, Washington Post). 1971-present.
• ProQuest ABI/INFORM Trade and Industry. Trade and industry periodicals and newsletters. 750 business periodicals and newsletters. 1971-present.
• ProQuest ABI/INFORM Dateline.  Local and regional business publications.  This source focuses on hard-to-find local and regional business news coverage of large corporations, privately-held companies, local start-ups, executive profiles, marketing, finance, and industry news.  It provides access to business information not typically found in national news sources.  Contains news and analysis, information on local markets, and more gathered from major business tabloids, magazines, daily newspapers, wire services, and city, state, and regional business publications.
• ProQuest Ethnic NewsWatch.  A comprehensive, full-text database of the newspapers, magazines, and journals of the ethnic, minority, and native press.
• ProQuest GenderWatch.  GenderWatch is a repository of an important historical perspective on the evolution of the women's movement and the changes in gender roles.  Publications include scholarly journals, magazines, newspapers, newsletters, regional publications, books, and governmental and special reports.
• LexisNexis.  Full-text of business, medical, and legal articles. Also includes transcripts. The reference section features biographical information for politicians or executives, country profiles, polls and surveys, quotations, state profiles, and a world almanac.
• Hoover's Online.  Industry and company information: financial data, ratios, news and analysis, and market data. Also featured are related channels focusing on business news, career development, and personal finance. Find names and contact information.
• CountryWatch.  Social, political, economic, and business information on various countries from around the world.
• Marketresearch.com. MarketResearch.com is the world's largest and continuously updated collection of market research.  This database provides market intelligence, and offers more than 160,000 market research reports from over 600 leading global publishers.
• BizMiner provides granular industry research and data development that reports on more than 16,000 lines of business in national and local markets.  The company provides Financial Analysis Profiles, Cash Flow Profiles, local and national Marketing Plan Research Profiles, Local Business Summaries, State Market Indices and Business Risk Indexes. Research methodology tracks and analyzes the experience of over 18 million US business facilities, condensing millions of data points into the unique measures.
• Michigan Electronic Library (MeL).  An information portal sponsored by the Library of Michigan.  The site provides individual or multi-database searching.  By using the MeL Pathfinders, researchers may choose a subject to find Web sites, databases, and books.  The site includes selected Internet resources, full-text magazines, newspapers, and electronic books.  This state-funded, comprehensive site includes many useful proprietary resources available to Michigan residents.  A variety of Infotrac and OCLC (Online Computer Library Center) databases are available through MeL.
• NetLibrary.  Full textbooks. 

Research Assistance
Students and faculty seeking research assistance may contact the Campus Center staff or the University's librarian for help.  Assistance is available via e-mail, by phone, or in person by appointment.  To request assistance via e-mail, send a message to the Cleary University Librarian at librarian@cleary.edu.

Michicard
The Michicard statewide library card is available to all students at Cleary University.  The Michicard system allows students to check out materials and have access to reference materials at any of the 276 participating libraries in Michigan.  Contact the Campus Center for an application form and card.

Interlibrary Loan
Interlibrary Loan (ILL) is available to assist students, faculty, and staff in obtaining materials the Cleary University Library System does not carry.  These include books, journal articles, and videos.  The typical turn-around time for an inter-library loan request is one to four weeks.  Contact the Cleary University Librarian at librarian@cleary.edu for assistance.

Audio/Visual Equipment Use Policy
Audio/Visual (A/V) equipment is available for use within Cleary University.  Requests should be made 48 hours in advance.  Request forms are available at both Campus Centers; requests can also be made through the University Web site.  Students requiring equipment at either the Howell or the Ann Arbor campus should request equipment directly from the Campus Center staff.  Requests are on a first-come, first-served basis.

Library Checkout Policy
The Cleary University Library is primarily a collection of relevant online databases.  However, the library does maintain a small, focused collection of print and multi-media materials.  Books may be checked out for a period of 7 days.  One renewal is available for an additional 7 days.  Materials may be renewed by phone. Check with the Campus Center staff for more information.  Periodicals and reference materials are available for in-library use only.

Reserve Materials
Books, articles, and other materials may be placed on reserve by faculty.  The check-out period for reserve materials varies, so check with the Campus Center staff regarding due dates.  Materials will only be on reserve during the term in which the course is being offered.  Review books for the Cleary exams are on reserve in both libraries and may be checked out for one week.

Career Services and Placement
Career Services at Cleary University are designed to guide students and alumni in developing effective job-searching skills and strategies. Assistance is also available to help students and alumni obtain information necessary to locate and secure positions in their field. Cleary posts employment leads for student and alumni use on the University Web site. Services available on both campuses include: career counseling, and personality, skill, interest, and value assessments, as well as rsum and cover letter writing assistance.

Students may select internship opportunities to satisfy elective credit requirements.  Internships may range from one to six credits.  When a student is placed in an internship course the requirement is such that for every one credit the student is enrolled, his work commitment is ten hours per week for ten weeks for each one credit in which he is enrolled.  Placement to an internship is manage either through the Dean of Students or the Director of Career Services and Placement.