Student Success and Support Services

A broad array of quality services are offered to students. In most cases, students “self-identify” the need for the services and contact the respective offices of their own accord. Faculty or other appropriate individuals at the School may refer students for services. the department of Student Affairs has a Center for Student Success focused on providing resources, services and referrals that support student success. (Student Success advising and new student orientation are required of each student.) While the responsibility for success at our School rests with the student, the School is dedicated to offering quality services to assist students in achieving their academic and career goals. Upon admission, a credentialed and qualified advisor is assigned to students enrolled in SOMI. All students can access resources and communications through various avenues including email, Blackboard, phone, Zoom and in person.

Services for all students encompass student success advising and support to help students meet their educational goals. The Center for Student Success is comprised of success advisors that help students navigate their educational experience. The Center for Student Success collaborates with the administration in these efforts of student support. Success advising is required of each student at a minimum of once per semester.

Student Success

Student Success oversees academic advising, Student Access and Accommodation Services (SAAS), referrals for personal counseling and needs- based programming (individual and group workshops addressing study skills, test taking strategies, time management, stress management and related topics).

Students are assigned a success advisor during the enrollment process and participate in an introductory advising session as a part of the student on-boarding process through new student orientation. Success advisors work with students at the start of their SOMI education and throughout their entire academic journey. They assist students in developing skills and strategies which foster independence: active learning, academic success, progression, timely degree completion, and achievement of their education goals. Advisors also ensure a response to students in a reasonable time frame, no longer than 48 business hours.

Academic Support

Academic coaching and skill-building is available to students seeking academic support by meeting with the Center for Student Success where a customized plan for success can be created. Follow up appointments are encouraged. Students routinely seek assistance (individual and groups) with study skills, managing test anxiety, time and stress management strategies, work-life balance resources and other related topics.

Faculty Academic Support/Tutoring Services

Students requesting or requiring tutoring may request such from any faculty member. Faculty members will make every effort to be available when needed. If a student so chooses, faculty members can make recommendations of current students or graduates who may be of assistance. All tutoring is and will be held in strict confidence.

Faculty Academic Support/Interaction

All program faculty are to provide office hours every week that are accessible and available to work with students on their individual academic concerns/ inquiries. Office hours are posted outside each faculty members door and in course syllabi.

Personal Counseling and Support

Personal counseling and support is offered through StudentLife, a counseling and resource program. Counseling services are offered via telephone, chat, email, and referrals to community resources can be a part of this process.

Learning Commons

The Learning Commons exists to enhance student success by supporting student learning through the effective use of library space and resources, by providing students the freedom to learn collaboratively in defined spaces, and affording the freedom to pursue solitary learning in a quiet space. The Learning Commons is open whenever the College is open. Electronic library resources are accessible 24/7 through the eLibrary.

Library & Librarian Services

The Library is located within the Learning Commons and serves the overall health care information needs of our students, faculty, and staff. It also supports the curriculum objectives of the School. The Library is housed within the Learning Commons and is open to students of both the College of Nursing and the School of Medical Imaging (SOMI). The Learning Commons is open whenever the College and School are open. The Library is staffed by a full-time professional librarian with a Master of Science degree in library science from an accredited institution. The librarian develops and maintains the collection for the School of Medical Imaging, provides library orientations to students and staff, and is available for in-person and email research assistance and assistance with using the library resources.

The Library contains four computers for student use, as well as four private study rooms, and a print collection that includes reserve copies of all required School of Medical Imaging textbooks used in the curriculum. Electronic resources include online journals and ebooks related to the discipline of medical imaging. Under an agreement with the Bon Secours health system librarian, the College shares in the use of a vast collection of these electronic resources. The Library also participates in the National Library Of Medicine’s Docline inter-library loan network. This agreement affords the College and SOMI access to electronic resources the College may not own. The librarian uses publisher and other online resources and input from SOMI faculty to develop the collection and keep required textbook holdings and other titles up to date. The print collection is organized and catalogued in an online public access catalog searchable via the website of the College of Nursing. The electronic collection is organized in an online hospital- system eLibrary that is accessible 24/7 to students in the College/SOMI building as well as remotely. The Library’s resource development and support, and objectives and materials selection process, are evaluated and assessed and adjusted annually as part of the College’s institutional effectiveness process.

  • The Student Conduct policy prevails in the Library. Unauthorized removal of materials, alteration of materials, or disclosing database usernames and passwords are considered abuse of library policy and may constitute violations of the Student Conduct policy (Student Rights and Responsibilities). Failure to follow appropriate procedure and adhere to Library timelines for book checkout and return may result in disciplinary action.
  • A quiet atmosphere is expected at all times in the Library. Groups may not use the common areas of the library to conference or talk. Study rooms are available for individual or group work with the expectation that a quiet atmosphere will be maintained in these rooms as well.
  • Careful handling of library materials is necessary to insure their long life.
  • Beverages are permitted only in containers with lids. Users are responsible for informing the librarian promptly of spills.
  • Books may be borrowed for a two-week period. The process for checking out materials is posted at the book checkout station in the Learning Commons and on the library website. Most items are renewable for an additional two weeks. Print book copies marked Reserve on their spines are to be used IN THE LEARNING COMMONS ONLY AND ARE NOT TO BE REMOVED FROM THE LIBRARY FOR ANY REASON. Removal of these items from the library space may constitute theft and as such is a violation of the Student Conduct policy.
  • A maximum of three items may be borrowed at one time from the library.
  • Items borrowed from the Library should be returned to the book return slot in the Learning Commons.
  • Items lost or damaged beyond reasonable wear should be discussed with the librarian at the time of return and arrangements made to replace them. Damage beyond reasonable wear includes, but is not limited to, moisture, teeth marks and chewing, torn or missing pages or spines, and stains.
  • When an individual graduates or leaves the School for any reason, they must return or replace all borrowed items checked out in their name. To be eligible to receive a diploma, a student must return all library materials or make arrangements with the librarian for replacement. The Library issues periodic overdue notices, and replacement fees for items not addressed or returned after two semesters of loan, will be charged to current student accounts. These fees must be paid along with other charges that are required to be satisfied in order to be in good standing for the School's registration.
  • Copyright Notice is posted on the library’s website. Refer to policy ADM 7.01 for further guidance on copyright issues.
  • Individuals desiring to make suggestions for library additions are encouraged to present them to the librarian.

Career Services

Career Services are offered through the School’s Manager of Career Services. Services include resume preparation, interview practice, and support in the job search process. Career Services prepares and advises students on a range of career-related topics including goal setting, health care employers and current pay rates. The office also advocates for students with health care employers. Career Services collects placement data and reports this data to the appropriate agencies.

Through our partnership with the Bon Secours University Relations staff in Talent Acquisition, career fairs and employment opportunities are advertised to students via face-to-face and email announcements.

Program faculty also maintains continuous contact with various clinical facilities and may communicate potential job openings at those locations as well.

The School of Medical Imaging makes no guarantees concerning employment at any time.

Imaging Lab

The School has a dedicated non-energized imaging lab on campus for use by students enrolled in the radiologic technology program. The lab houses a modernized floor mounted non-energized x-ray tube, a radiographic table, and a demo-model radiographic control panel.

The lab is used for procedural lab classes as instructor(s) demonstrate proper patient positioning and application of technical factors, both which were previously taught in the didactic setting. Students can access the lab during posted building hours (subject to change by semester), to include evenings and weekends, for additional independent practice of their newly learned skills.

Within the Imaging lab is a mobile non-energized C-arm and a mobile non-energized x-ray unit used by instructors to demonstrate unique challenges which exist when doing imaging in the radiology department. View boxes are available in the lab so that a library of hard-copy (film) images may be utilized for review of anatomy and pathologic conditions as seen on radiographs. Upon admission to the SOMI program, students are provided an orientation to the Imaging lab and rules for responsible use of the lab.

Clinical Simulation and Learning Center (CSLC)

The Clinical Simulation and Learning Center (CSLC) is located within the 8550 and 8570 buildings on the Windsor Campus. Skills labs are in the 8550 (main campus) building while simulation activities occur in the 8570 building (next door to main campus). The CSLC consists of a variety of simulation and lab spaces that mimic the actual clinical environment. The goal of the CSLC is to aid students in improving their technical, cognitive, and interpersonal skills.

Students are encouraged to utilize the CSLC to improve or remediate their clinical skills. There is an independent practice lab that is set up for student practice and for faculty to utilize for student remediation. The hours are 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday except on a holiday or breaks.

This lab is equipped with a table for practice, and two bays each with a medium fidelity manikin. There is a variety of equipment and supplies readily available for use. Sharps are kept locked, but can be accessed with prior notification. A QR code posted in the lab will open a link to request assistance to get needed supplies or troubleshoot manikin problems.

For information regarding open lab hour for radiology specific labs, contact program faculty. Individual assistance is available by appointment with the CSLC faculty or program faculty.

Use of the CSLC requires advanced scheduling and preparation with the CSLC faculty. To reserve CSLC space and/or equipment, complete a request form found on the smhsomi.edu website under quick links, "Room/Simulation Equipment Request Form."

Completion of request forms supports the prompt and appropriate preparation of the simulation for the course. Information regarding CSLC simulations can be found on the RIC Higher Education Institutions Teams site under 'Simulation Information."

Quiet Lounge

The Quiet Lounge is designed to provide a peaceful space for individual studying and self-care. This space is available to everyone who needs a moment of tranquility, whether for focused studying or to unwind.

Features of the Quiet Lounge:

  • A calm, low-distraction environment ideal for deep concentration, studying, or quietness.
  • Equipped with a variety of resources, including individual study spaces, charging ports, headphones, and resources to promote mindfulness and self-care.
  • Open during building hours for your convenience.
  • The Quiet Lounge, located by the Center for Student Success, we hope this space helps you recharge, refocus, and find balance. Contact our Student Success team with any questions at studentsuccess@bshsi.org.

Dedicated Classroom

The School has a dedicated classroom: capacity for 30 students. This allows for continuity of learning as all classes take place within this classroom. The dedicated classroom allows students the ability to use the radiologic technology specific equipment and resources in class every day. The use of a dedicated classroom helps to reduce anxiety, in that it allows all classes to be presented in a safe, comfortable, and familiar environment.

Employee Wellness

BSMH Employee Wellness services for students include care for needle stick injuries and treatment for blood borne pathogen exposure. All students must have health coverage for the duration of their enrollment in the School. The School does not provide health insurance.