The Primary purpose of career planning and placement must be to aid students in developing, evaluating, and effectively initiating and implementing career plans. Career counseling includes, but is not limited to, assisting students decide on a major, determining what occupations may be within that major, and equipping the student with the necessary skills and tools to make the transition from campus to career. Career planning and placement services must promote learning and development in students by encouraging outcomes such as intellectual growth, ability to communicate effectively, enhanced self-esteem, clarification of values, appropriate career choices, leadership development, and achievement of personal goals.
Career counseling is offered to all students, including alumnae.
Students learn about Career Services through the college catalog and other similar publications. The Director regularly makes announcements in the student communication vehicles and sends introductory letters to all students the first few weeks of school. The Director also participates in presentations to classes, student organizations and residence halls. The Career Library contains many excellent resources that provide the student with additional necessary information to make an informed decision. These resources include books on career planning, occupational outlook handbooks, job search guides, and company and graduate school information.