This arrangement provides students with experience coupled with professional feedback and instruction. The CCS operates on a year-around basis. Appointment times are days, evenings and Saturday mornings. Orientation and Fees Clients call the Counseling Department to schedule initial appointments through the department secretary. Counseling students schedule follow-up sessions during clinic hours with their assigned clients.
Clients are usually self, school or court referred.
Fees are collected on-site and deposited with the University on a regular basis. The CCS account is audited by the University. Counseling records are kept on-site while the client is active. Records for former clients are kept at UNO Kayser Hall Room 233 for 6 years. The CCS is coordinated by a .49 FTE person whose is responsible for maintaining the working relationships with cooperating schools, publicizing CCS, conducting the pre-service orientation for new counselors, overseeing the budget, and other necessary administrative activities.