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APA and MLA Style Guides for Citations. If you click on the Online Writing Labs tab, then Research and Citations in the menu on the left-hand side, you will also find citation style guides for IEEE, Chicago Style, ASA, AMA, and other citation styles.

Library and research services

As a CMU student, you have full access to the services and resources of the CMU Library. The CMU Library website provides more information about helpful library services and resources. Reference librarians will help you find information on your research topic and answer other questions related to the library. Working with a librarian is a great way to make the research process easier and save yourself time and effort. To request help, email a librarian or call 989-774-3470. If you need a copy of a particular journal article or book --or many articles and books-- the library’s Documents on Demand office is the place to go. E-mail Documents on Demand or call 989-774-3022 for copies of the items you need. These services are free to students.

Writing Center

The Writing Center is a free resource that assists with any writing, at any level, from any discipline. The Writing Center is open to all current students, faculty, and staff. We regularly work with undergraduate and graduate writers from various disciplines, including non-native English speakers.

For additional information, visit the CMU Writing Center website: https://www.cmich.edu/academics/colleges/liberal-arts-social-sciences/centers-institutes/writing-center 

Help Desk

The CMU Help Desk is your primary resource for technological assistance. If you experience technical difficulty, please call 989-774-3662 or visit the IT HelpDesk website.

Mental health matters

It is important to take care of your emotional well-being. I recognize that students can experience mental health challenges that make learning difficult. If you find that life stresses such as increased anxiety, feeling down, strained relationships, suffering a loss, or dealing with a personal struggle are interfering with your academic or personal success, CMU is here to help. Please consider contacting the CMU Counseling Center in Foust 102 by calling 989-774-3381 for free, confidential counseling services. More information and other resources are available at the CMU Counseling Center, or we can schedule a meeting, and I can connect you to resources. You are not alone, I am available to assist you in connecting with resources that might best meet your needs.

Financial wellness

I understand that the majority of college students experience some type of financial insecurity at some point-from lack of steady income to housing insecurity to confusion about debt or financial aid-and that these stresses can impact their lives on campus. Students do not need to navigate these challenges on their own. CMU’s Financial Wellness Collaborative, located in Bovee UC 116A, offers 1:1 Peer Coaching for students to talk about scholarships, budgeting, credit, and debt, paying back school loans, and many other financial issues. They are a first-stop resource for students who are feeling overwhelmed or confused about their financial situations.

Food insecurity

One in three CMU students report being hungry without immediate means to satisfy that hunger. I understand that being hungry makes learning and succeeding in college difficult. CMU has a Student Food Pantry and a list of community resources available to address concerns related to food insecurity and other basic needs.

International students

While you are probably already familiar with the  Office of Global Engagement, there are many other services on campus that you may find helpful. All CMU services are available to domestic and international students alike. There is free support for mathematic skills (Mathematics Assistance Center) and writing (Writing Center), as well as tutoring for specific classes you may want help with (Academic Advising and Assistance). As you approach graduation or begin looking for an internship, you may also want to visit the Career Development Center. 

Harassment and discrimination 

You have a right to feel safe and supported while pursuing your degree at CMU. Central Michigan University, an AA/EO institution, strives to maintain our campus as a place of work and study for faculty, staff, and students that is free of all forms of prohibited discrimination and harassment based upon age, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religion, sex, sex-based stereotypes, sexual orientation, veteran status, or weight. Any student who has concerns about such behavior should contact their instructor or the Office of Civil Rights and Institutional Equity at Bovee UC 306, 989-774-3253 or ocrie@cmich.edu.

Sexual and Gender-Based Misconduct Policy

CMU strives to eradicate sexual and gender-based misconduct through primary prevention and ongoing awareness programs, education, training, clear policies, and serious consequences for acts of sexual and gender-based misconduct. With the exception of the confidential resources named explicitly within the Sexual and Gender-Based Misconduct Policy, CMU staff and faculty are responsible employees and are required to report any information they know about possible sexual and gender-based misconduct to the Title IX Coordinator in OCRIE at (989) 774-3253. Reports to OCRIE are intended to provide options and resources to survivors. Please keep these reporting obligations in mind as you seek support from staff and faculty you trust, and know that there are also support centers on campus that will maintain confidentiality, which includes  Sexual Aggression Peer Advocates (989-774-2255) and the CMU Counseling Center (989-774-3381). Inquiries about the application of Title IX can be made to CMU’s Title IX Coordinator, the US Department of Education’s Assistant Secretary, or both. CMU’s Title IX Coordinator can be reached at 103 E. Preston St., Bovee University Center, Suite 306, Mount Pleasant, MI 48858, 989-774-3253.

The University Ombuds**

The Ombuds serves as a designated neutral for students, staff, and faculty seeking assistance with university-related concerns. Ombuds provide impartial, informal, independent, and confidential assistance to office visitors. Please understand that in cases of imminent threat of harm and/or suspected violation of CMU’s Sexual and Gender-Based Misconduct Policy, confidentiality cannot be guaranteed. The Ombuds works with visitors to identify possible options and additional resources, as well as policies and processes to be aware of in pursuing informal or formal resolution and grievance procedures. However, the Ombuds may not participate in these formal processes.  The Ombuds may offer alternative perspectives; facilitate interpersonal dialogue; and help visitors prepare for difficult discussions. Contact the Ombuds at 989-774-3010 and at ombuds@cmich.edu. The office is located in Warriner Hall 214. More information is online at https://www.cmich.edu/about/university-leadership/office-president/university-ombuds-office.

Classroom threats and safety

The unthinkable: fire, severe weather, or threat of violence can strike at any time. It takes all of us working together to prepare for and take action during an emergency. In the event of campus violence, imminent danger, or threat, we will do the following:

1. If possible, we will GET OUT: remain calm and quiet as we will flee to safety as directed by the instructor.

2. If we can’t get out, we will HIDE OUT: if it’s not safe to exit, lights will be turned off, and all doors will be locked and barricaded, if possible. We will move to a predetermined safe zone in the classroom and remain calm and quiet until help arrives or we are notified that it is safe to leave.

3. If a violent threat enters the room, we must TAKE them OUT. Every classroom is different, and some instructors/students might have special training that would be useful in such a situation or special needs that must be addressed.

For more information, visit CMU’s emergency management website.