Questions about these courses can be discussed with the student's advisor. The entire staff is devoted to assisting all students in the selection of appropriate academic majors, researching possible career goals, and exploring all aspects of a person's lifestyle and life goals. Students, both traditional age and adult learners may come to the Center to receive personal counseling services designed to address the unique developmental needs of these populations. They, also, may participate in small growth groups which occasionally form at the request of students. Brief workshops dealing with specific topics of interest are offered as well.
Career counseling is considered to be an important part of total life adjustment.
Students are encouraged to begin career planning as first year students so that by their senior year they are well on their way toward a meaningful life goal and have already established with the College Placement Center a file for prospective employers. This should mean that the transition between college and graduate school or employment will be made with a minimum amount of difficulty. Placement Office functions include such services as providing workshops or individual assistance in preparing a resume, in preparing for the interview, in developing an effective and organized job search process, as well as other typical services to meet the needs of the job seeker. This service requires no fee and includes the mailing of the file to prospective employers during the process of the job search. It is particularly important to note that all incoming international students receive special instruction in English if needed.