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Adams Center
Bookstore
Fitness Center
Learning Resources Center
Media Center
Parking
Residential Complex
Campus Security
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Adams Center
The Adams Center for Clinical Learning is a College facility incorporating the latest in educational technology to enhance the students' clinical experience. A two-way audiovisual link to the Center for Advanced Ophthalmic Care expands the students' contact to the Center's teaching staff and patients. Computerized digital imaging, full motion video, presentation managers, photograph slide capabilities and recording potential make the Adams Center the "gold standard" for using technology in optometric education.
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Bookstore
The bookstore serves as a resource to students, faculty and alumni in the purchase of textbooks, other educational materials and ophthalmic equipment. It stocks a variety of other types of merchandise, including office supplies, gift items, stationery and insignia clothing for the convenience of students.
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Fitness Center
ICO is pleased to offer you our well-equipped modern recreational facility. This facility features a full-sized gymnasium, racquetball courts, locker rooms equipped with relaxing whirlpool spas, and a multipurpose fitness center. The fitness center features Stairmasters, treadmills, elliptical trainers, stationary bicycles (both computerized and spinning-style), a rowing machine, and a variety of strength training equipment.
To help you achieve your best form, ICO retains a full-time Fitness Coordinator, certified by the American Council on Exercise and with a graduate degree in exercise science. The Fitness Coordinator provides, free of charge, a variety of one-on-one fitness testing services. Fitness testing services include body composition testing (bioelectrical impedance method), cardiovascular endurance testing, muscular strength testing, muscular endurance testing, and flexibility testing.
The Fitness Coordinator also provides, free of charge, one-on-one training services. These include equipment orientation, individualized workout programs, supervised workouts, sports-specific training counseling, assistance with implementing programs designed by a physical or occupational therapist, and nutrition counseling.
Athletes can find a home at ICO. In conjunction with the Student Association, the ICO Fitness Center runs a variety of intramural sports. Recent intramural leagues have played flag football, basketball, volleyball, and softball. The ICO Fitness Center also provides equipment to student-organized sports groups including a soccer team, a wallyball group, a floor hockey group, and a kung fu club. Students wishing to start their own sports teams, whether for intramural or extramural play, can be sure that the Fitness Center will assist in any way possible.
Group exercise classes are available, free of charge, to all students. The class schedule runs throughout the academic year, and changes quarterly. Class formats may include cardio-kickboxing, spinning, step, circuit training, Pilates-based training, and running and walking programs.
The Fitness Coordinator also provides a variety of wellness programs, emphasizing the importance of developing healthy eating and exercise habits, disease prevention, and a spiritually nourishing approach towards physical health. With these goals in mind, the Fitness Coordinator offers a variety of health education programs, including: monthly bulletin boards focusing on different aspects of health; healthy snack breaks during final exam periods; an annual health fair; biweekly seated massage performed by a licensed massage therapist; a winter running incentive program; a regular wellness column in the student newsletter; free samples of healthy food and/or well-body products; and quarterly wellness incentive programs.
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Learning Resources Center
The Shepard Library is dedicated to supporting the curriculum and research needs of ICO students and faculty. It contains a comprehensive collection of books, periodicals (print and online), CD-ROM's, DVD’s, slides and videocassettes relating to the visual sciences, ocular and general health. The Library purchases copies of all required or supplementary texts for student reserve. Leisure reading materials also are available in the forms of fiction books and general interest magazines.
The Library provides a haven for studying, with its central skylight, large windows, enclosed courtyard, numerous group study rooms, comfortable seating and study carrels. Food and drink are permitted.
The Learning Resources Center has four computer rooms. The computers connect to iLink, the Library's online catalog (http://library.ico.edu) and VisionCite (http://www.visioncite.com), an index database for articles in the vision sciences going back two decades, and the Library’s full-text electronic journals and books. High-speed internet and intranet connections, laser printers, scanners, optometric practice management software and Microsoft Office Suite with Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint also are provided.
The Library’s media center houses data projectors, DVD players, VCRs, camcorders, digital camera, laptops, calculators and slide viewers for campus users. It also records all campus lectures, and makes them available on audio cassettes or as MP3 files on a website.
Librarians provide research and computer assistance, and an interlibrary loan service so that students and faculty may access articles and books from around the world.
Library Hours (School Year):
Monday - Friday 8:00 am - Midnight
Saturday 9:00 am - Midnight
Sunday 10:00 am - Midnight
On quiz days and during finals week, the Library opens one hour before the quiz or final (usually 7 am). Quarter and holiday breaks are posted on the library’s webpage and an hour’s sign. Summer/vacation hours also are posted. Hours are subject to change.
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Media Center
The media production center provides a complete range of support services for the College community. Staffed by professional media specialists, the department provides graphic design, photography, audio visual and multi-media services to enhance the educational program. The department's video and multi-media capabilities allow faculty and staff to develop specialized teaching materials.
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Parking
A four level parking structure, providing space for 350 vehicles is available for student use. The structure is completely enclosed and allows direct entry into the educational complex.
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Residential Complex
This modern facility provides convenient and modern housing for students who wish to take advantage of the outstanding amenities available. The Residential Complex (RC) is open to all students, however incoming students are guaranteed housing in the complex if they so desire. The facility consists of three floors of one and two bedroom suites with the fourth floor composed of one, two, and three bedroom apartments. All accommodations are fully furnished and a comprehensive meal plan is available through the food service. Within the complex is a lobby, meeting rooms, study and social lounges, laundry facility, sun deck, computer center with Internet and Intranet access, recreation area with Ping-Pong, billiards and foosball and a patio complete with a gas barbecue. In addition to convenient access to the library, lecture center, IEI and recreation center, an advantage to residing in the "RC" is the opportunity to establish long-term friendships with colleagues.
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Campus Security
The Illinois College of Optometry is committed to maintaining an environment that is safe and secure. The College's Security Service coordinates its efforts with the Office of Student Affairs. The Office of Student Affairs offers educational programs and services on crime awareness and prevention, alcohol and substance abuse, and sexually related offenses, as required by federal law. Copies of the federally required Campus Security Report may be obtained upon request from the Student Affairs Office. The report contains federally mandated information regarding: reporting of crimes and emergencies on campus including statistics, campus access policies, authority of Campus Security, drug/alcohol/personal safety education programs offered on campus.
Security on Campus
The College security force is staffed with professional officers who have had considerable experience in law enforcement. Security officers are on duty 24 hours a day every day of the year. Closed circuit TV monitors are used for surveillance of parking lots and the surrounding College property.
The Security Officers have instructions to check identification of anyone on campus whenever necessary. Since Security Officers may not recognize everyone, it is important that each student wear his/her College ID badge at all times. This will save time and trouble for all concerned and avoid possible embarrassment. If you are requested to present your identification, please cooperate with the officer because he/she is functioning in his/her capacity for your welfare and safety.
Persons carrying packages out of the building may be challenged. The security officers have instructions to contact the administrative offices for clearance on packages or boxes going out of the building to prevent disappearance of personal articles and school equipment.
Public access to the campus is restricted to two controlled entrances: the business entrance on Indiana Avenue and the Illinois Eye Institute entrance on Michigan Avenue. When a receptionist is not present, entrance to the campus is gained by:
- Access card (ID) which is issued to all students, staff and faculty.
- Admittance by a Campus Safety Officer.
The following are some suggestions of ways to reduce the possibilities of personal loss:
- Keep important items locked in a secure place.
- Keep car doors locked, windows rolled up, and items in cars not visible from the outside.
- Do not leave clinic equipment unattended and do not leave purses, jewelry, money, etc. on desks, in the library, or in the washrooms.
- Personal items (unless properly secured) should not be left overnight at the College.
- Be aware of your surroundings.
- The possession, storage, or use of any firearm or other weapon on campus is strictly prohibited.
Under extraordinary circumstances, it may be necessary for the College to conduct a reasonable search of a student's locker, R.C. room, or other campus facilities.
For your welfare and protection, anything or anyone of a suspicious nature on the College premises should immediately be reported to Campus Security (x7633) or a member of the College Administration. In the Residential Complex, report anything suspicious to Security or a Resident Assistant. Students should not hesitate to call College Security, or the city police when the occasion seems to warrant this action. In such cases, give full information and follow instructions given. Infractions, crimes and other information must be documented according to the Uniform Crimes Reporting System (UCR) as dictated by law. Statistics and records of all Campus Safety activities will be compiled monthly and forwarded to the College administration in a timely manner, a copy of this is available in the Student Affairs Office.
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