Student Enrichment and Career Center
The Student Enrichment and Career Services
office offers a wide variety of services and programs for students
and alumni in the area of academic and career development. These
services assist students in achieving their academic goals, meeting
the expectations set forth by the college, and planning for "life
after graduation". Career services include: career/major exploration,
internships, graduate school advisement and preparation, student
employment, and job placement assistance.
Students who are undecided regarding
their major and/or career can attend the annual "Meet Your Major
Fair." This event provides new students the opportunity to meet
with faculty from all the academic departments on campus. Career
testing and individual appointments are also available with the
staff. Other options include a computerized career planning program
for individuals seeking a more comprehensive search that matches
their interests, talents, and values with potential careers.
The internship program is an excellent
opportunity for students to "test out" a field of interest while
gaining valuable professional experience. Student interns can earn
academic credit on a credit/no credit basis. Students can participate
in an internship as early as the second semester of their freshmen
year and any subsequent fall, spring or summer semesters. Information
sessions are held throughout the year to prepare students interested
in obtaining an internship. A wide variety of internships are offered
both locally and nationally in the areas of government, health care,
non-profit, business, industry, finance, and law. New internship
positions may also be developed with the assistance of the Student
Enrichment and Career Center staff.
Other programs and services that assist
students in exploring potential careers include: informational interviews,
student employment, and community volunteer/service opportunities.
Workshops and seminars are held throughout the year to help students
further explore their career options.
Graduate and professional school advisement
is also available. The Career Resource Library offers graduate school
guides and references, CD Roms, and other electronic and printed
resources on this topic. Information on GRE, LSAT, MCAT, GMAT and
other graduate exams and preparation resources are available through
the Student Enrichment and Career Center.
Seniors and alumni can access full-time
positions which are listed both in the office and on the internet.
A resume referral service, on-campus recruiting, job search links,
alumni network receptions, and mock interviews assist students with
their career search. In addition, the annual "Job Fair" and the
"Senior Institute" provide valuable information and contacts for
those preparing for their job search.
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