Our dedicated faculty have the resources to deliver the highest quality education within state-of-the-art classrooms and laboratories on the Trocaire campus. As a student, you will have access to more than 100 computer workstations across campus. Program-related labs simulate real-world work environments to give you hands-on experience in your field of study.

Qualified staff can assist you by working with you to determine your individual needs as

well as your educational goals. Personal guidance in test-taking, reading, note-taking, math and english composition are available through the Palisano Learning Center, along with learning modules, media, and computer programs in the Academic Computing Labs.

Palisano Learning Center

Assistance in reading, writing and math skills can be obtained in the Palisano Learning Center (PLC). Experienced staff members are on hand to work with you and will provide the instruction and support services you need to succeed.

The PLC also offers group study sessions, tutoring, computer assistance, study guides, and videos to strengthen your study habits and test taking strategies. The Center also offers anatomy and physiology models for student review.

The Palisano Learning Center is open:

• Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
  8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, Friday
  8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• Saturday (Feb. 11, 25, March 4, 18, April 1 and May 6, 2006)
  9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Academic Computing Facilities

An integrated computer network connects Trocaire's Academic Computing Labs. There are over 100 computers available on campus for student use regardless of their major. Up-to-date microcomputer instruction and word processing software programs are readily available for student use throughout the College within five computer labs and the Palisano Learning Center. All academic PCs run the Microsoft Windows operating system and have a robust array of current software providing students with the up-to-date skills required by today's technically demanding workplace.

The Rachel R. Savarino (RRS) Library

The Rachel R. Savarino Library is located on the 4th floor of Trocaire College. The collection contains books, journals, video- and audiocassettes, newspapers, and the Helene Fuld Media Center for the study and review of health science topics.

The Library has Internet accessible computer workstations available for educational research. Full text electronic databases such as Health Source Nursing / Academic Edition, APA’s PsycArticles®, and Business Source Elite can be accessed through EBSCOhost®. Other health related resources are available through New York State Library's Health Reference Center, the National Library of Medicine and from the RRS Library Web page.

The Library serves the Trocaire College community, the Regional Sisters of Mercy, students from other educational institutions, and community members within the Western New York area. All users must have a valid bar-coded identification card. The Trocaire College community uses the college's Identification Card. Other users are issued cards by the Library.

Professional staff are available whenever the Library is open to assist users with their research needs, whether electronic or paper resources. The Library offers individual and group training on searching the Internet and researching a specific topic of interest. Please call (716) 827-2434 or stop in to arrange tours, orientation or help with a research project.