Included are materials in the areas of writing, math, study, and communication skills, prepared for students on various levels. Often adult learners need to make various life adjustments when they enter a baccalaureate program. They may be unaware of their academic options, or find themselves confronted with important career and personal choices. Counselors are frequently able to assist in the decision making process. They interact with students and try to prevent or to minimize circumstances that might interfere with academic performance and good standing, field placement, work and career advancement, or personal and family well being.
Counseling occurs both formally and informally, individually and in small groups.
The counselor works with each student individually to satisfy urgent needs and accomplish short and long term objectives. The purpose of counseling services is to help students develop the coping, planning, and problem-solving skills needed to function independently as working, adult students. Students with problems that cannot be adequately addressed by the counseling staff are referred to appropriate community-based agencies or private organizations. Student Ori entation Effective student orientation is particularly important for adult students returning to school. The Office of Student Services works closely with the Office of Education and the Admissions Office in planning and coordinating these activities.