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IDEA CENTER (Individual Development & Educational Assistance) The IDEA Center provides students with assistance in the areas of writing, math, reading comprehension, study and research skills, time management, speech presentation, Photoshop, Illustrator, sketching, and more.
LIBRARY
The FIDM Library is a curated collection of materials supportive of all our creative and business majors. The collections include over 25,000 books and eBooks, 200 magazines, and 40 research databases as well
as several trend forecasting reports for market intelligence. In addition, newspapers, trade papers, scholarly journals and video resources support the curriculum.
A selection of textiles and material swatches are available to collect and use for inspiration and class projects, and the library subscribes to the Material ConneXion® database for research information on over 7,000 innovative and sustainable materials.
Our team of librarians and specialists provide instruction, reference, and research support to students, faculty and alumni. The library
catalog and research databases are online and accessible to students while on or off-campus, on any device, ensuring that the Library’s resources are readily available to inform and inspire.
PERSONAL COUNSELING
The Personal Counseling Department provides counseling support for
all students to address emotional, social, and academic issues pertaining to their personal and professional goals. The counseling session focuses on basic counseling needs such as problem solving, conflict resolution, goal setting, communication improvement, time management, and stress management related to academic and personal issues, as well as crisis counseling. Although FIDM’s goal is to maintain confidentiality, if a student expresses suicidal tendencies or plans to harm others, the Personal Counselor will contact parents and the appropriate authorities as required legally.
The Personal Counseling Department can provide referrals for licensed therapists, psychologists, and psychiatrists, as well as clinics and agencies, to students who are seeking mental health and healthcare support while attending FIDM. All counseling sessions are held in a supportive, safe,
and confidential environment. In the event of any emotional situation or crisis, students should contact a Personal Counselor for an appointment immediately. If the student has an urgent need to speak with a counselor and the counselor is not immediately available, please contact the Front Desk. FIDM will make every attempt to reach a Personal Counselor, a
family member or friend, or they will call 911.
STUDENT SERVICES
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