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IPS Facilities

The Institute occupies two floors in office space located at 2001 Jefferson Davis Highway.  The classrooms, library, student lounge, and chapel are located on the first floor. The faculty and administrative offices are located on the fifth floor of the building.

Classrooms
The classrooms are equipped with information technology including wireless connectivity for computers.  The student desks are designed to promote use of laptop computers in each classroom.

Student Lounge and Study Areas
The student lounge is located on the first floor.  It is equipped with vending machines, a microwave, wireless connectivity, and computer access.  Bulletin boards with information relating to specific degree programs, as well as academic, spiritual, and social activities are located in the student lounge.  Recent professional publications are also available in the student lounge.

Faculty and Administrative Offices
The faculty and administrative offices of the Institute are located on the fifth floor of the Institute.  Access to this area before 9:00am and after 6:00pm requires Kastle key access available through the Business Office.

The Mary S. Thelen Library
The Mary S. Thelen Library is a modern library facility located in the first floor. It is dedicated to supporting the study, research, training, and instructional needs of the Institute students, faculty, and staff.

The Library is in a dynamic period of growth which will extend for the next five years. The collections include the Circulating Collection, Reference Collection, Serials Collection (print and electronic journals and other serial publications), the Video and Audio Tape Collections, the Psychological Test Collection, and the Fr. Benedict Ashley Archives. In addition, the Library provides access to psychology, behavioral sciences, theology, and philosophy electronic and online databases; computer workstations with high-speed Internet access; audio and video equipment; and independent learning resources.

The focus of the Thelen Library collections is mainly materials related to clinical psychology, while also developing special collections in the areas of Christian/Catholic psychology (also referred to as Integration), theology, and philosophy.

The Thelen Library also facilitates access to the collections of other libraries through cooperative agreements with two academic institutions in the Metropolitan Washington area, and participates in various resource sharing activities with other libraries through soliNet and the Online Cooperative Library Center (OCLC) network.

Additional information concerning library and other learning support services is available in the Library webpage, or by calling the Library: (703) 416-1680.

Chapel
A chapel is located on the first floor of the Institute.  Mass times are published in Mind Matters.