Lucy Carson Library
James E. Short Center
(406) 683-7541
The mission of the Lucy Carson Library (LCL) is to help in the creation of information and technology literate lifelong learners and to positively impact the way that faculty teach, students learn, and staff work. Students’ intellectual welfare is our focus. Information is not limited to the library shelves, nor to the hours and days the library is open. Access to our resources is 24 hours a day and 365 days a year. Helping people connect with and utilize this information and technology is the goal of the LCL staff.
The facility offers:
- Wireless internet accessibility;
- On- and off-campus accessibility to resources;
- Digital and print information resources in all curriculum areas as well as pleasure reading;
- A robust resource sharing system augments our collection;
- A library web portal to access all our digital resources and services;
- Information and technology literacy instruction;
- Scanning, photocopy, printing, and media assistance;
- An excellent balance between group and quiet study spaces;
- Comfortable furniture;
- Food and drink friendly environments with a coffee shop and eatery on site.
The LCL staff provides the latest technology, media, and duplication services. A fully automated library collection fulfills part of the information needs of most patrons. A resource sharing department assists in locating information not available in the collection. Library and technology instruction is available for individuals, small groups, or classes. The staff tailors these information literacy presentations to faculty and student requests.
School of Outreach
Main Hall 115
(406) 683-7537
Toll Free (866) 799-9140
The School of Outreach embodies Montana Western’s mission of serving citizens of all ages with academic, community-service, and lifelong-learning programs. Outreach programs extend beyond traditional University course offerings to provide students with more choices, to promote professional development, and to serve community interests. Credit, non-credit, grant-funded, self-supporting, and sponsored programs are offered at locations on- and off-campus, as well as sites linked by technology. Outreach programs use alternative schedules that allow students to take classes at night, on weekends, or during Summer Session. The School of Outreach also offers all of the UMW online courses.
The School of Outreach issues a bulletin of course offerings three times each year-in July, December, and April, corresponding with the Fall, Spring, and Summer Sessions, respectively. The Outreach Bulletin is supplemental to the campus Schedule of Classes and is of interest to students seeking to accelerate their studies, enroll in an online course, pursue a professional development opportunity, or just have fun.
Honors Program
Eric Dyreson, Ph.D.
Honors Program Chair
(406) 683-7275
The UMW Honors Program gives a limited number of curious and motivated students the opportunity to seek greater challenge through Honors Seminars. These are small, interactive, interdisciplinary classes, each based on a common theme, rich in reading, writing, and independent projects. The 15 or fewer students in each seminar get to know one another well, engage in service learning activities, and present their work to the seminar, as well as to other audiences.
Each seminar is designed to serve as a substitute for general education or major classes so that students are not slowed in their progress toward graduation. To graduate with an Honors endorsement, students take at least four seminars, with at least two seminars at the 300- or 400-level.
Students submit an Application to Graduate With Honors Endorsement form with their graduation application materials when applying to graduate from Montana Western.
Return completed Honors applications to: The Honors Program Chair, The University of Montana Western, Campus Box 75, 710 S Atlantic, Dillon MT 59725-3598.
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