Institute of Mathematical Sciences

The Center for Writing & Rhetoric is committed to making writing and writing instruction an integral part of graduate education. The center supports students from all fields and at any stage of the writing process, through individual consultations, videoconferencing, online support, and campus-wide workshops. It also offers Dissertation Boot Camps the second weekend of every month where students dedicate time to crafting their dissertations and sharing tips and strategies with colleagues.

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The Career Development Office (CDO) works in partnership with students to achieve their career objectives. Professional career consultants provide one-on-one counseling, resume and cover letter critiquing, networking opportunities, individual job listings, on-and-off campus recruiting, and a number of career skills workshops to help students focus their search, target appropriate employers, implement job search strategies, and build skills in self-marketing. The student’s role in this partnership is to actively participate in self-assessment, career exploration, and proactive job search strategies to ensure a successful transition from graduate school to a fulfilling career.

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A collaboration between the Student Success Center and Office of Information Technology, the Digital Learning Lab (DLL) recognizes that excellence in professional work, scholarship, research, and teaching must pay attention to and integrate technology skills. The DLL offers learning opportunities to help you understand and master technology that will support the work you do and develop your academic and professional knowledge and skills.

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The Preparing Future Faculty (PFF) program offers workshops, teaching clinics, and individual consulting on all aspects of the teaching and learning process, including the development of a teaching philosophy statement, syllabi, and teaching portfolio. Through its workshops, practicum, and portfolio development, students planning to enter teaching careers are able to earn the program’s Professional Development Certificate in College Teaching.

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The Honnold/Mudd Library houses the main library collections for The Claremont Colleges. The collections include nearly two million volumes and extensive holdings of journals, magazines, and newspapers. Students also have access to several nearby affiliated libraries: Denison Library, located on the Scripps College campus; the botanical and horticultural library of the Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden; and the library at the Claremont School of Theology.

The library regularly conducts research workshops and provides reservable, graduate-only study spaces and lockers to store study materials. The library provides access to course readings for all courses across the colleges.