It also acts as a host for visiting international scholars in residence and, with the IASC, sponsors a series of lectures and discussions on international topics each year. Other outreach efforts to off-campus communities include the International Festival in April and various international studies programs for high school students and teachers. The CIE also has responsibility for coordinating education in CCSU's overseas instructional programs and serves as the administrative home for the Intensive English Language Program and the School for International Studies, the latter a joint summer program with the Capital Region Educational Council for high school students. The mission of the University Prevention and Counseling Services is to promote the health and wellness of all members of the CCSU community through a variety of prevention programs, and to provide individual, family and group counseling services to students who may be experiencing psychological or behavioral problems. All counseling services are confidential and no fee is charged.
Every effort is made to help students feel welcome and able to comfortably discuss their concerns.
Some of the prevention programs sponsored by this department include the Natural Helpers Program, On Campus Talking About Alcohol, prevention education programs on a range of behavioral health issues and training for student leaders, staff and faculty. Individualized development of student internships, practicums and assistantships is also available to qualified students. A wide range of services are available, including personal counseling, academic advising, certified sign language interpreting, individualized testing and priority scheduling. In addition, assistance is provided in securing tutors, readers, attendants, textbooks on tape, accessible on-campus housing, elevator keys, reserved handicapped parking and classroom relocation, if inaccessibility exists. The Student Development Center is the umbrella for three essential services that are designed to help students utilize the extensive resources of the University to best advantage and to make their academic programs work for them.