The next morning I was on the phone to Miley. She was pleasant and effusive, explaining that her goal is to instill self-confidence in students who are about to enter the job market. The first part of the senior-level course is devoted to job research, resumes, and cover letters, and the etiquette of job interviews. Yes, she said, having photos taken of themselves in swimsuits is a requirement of the course. Women are to wear a one-piece bathing suit and high heels.
Men wear swim trunks and dress shoes without socks.
They can't wear makeup and their hair has to be pulled back. It's not a fun thing to do. But Miley considers the exercise essential to the course. Sometimes they do need to make a few adjustments. The course is offered by HSU's department of Family and Consumer Sciences, which Miley chairs.