Counseling

Academic Advising
See Academic Advising.

New Student Orientation
All new students are encouraged to attend new student orientation, held Fall Semester before classes begin. Orientation is a three-day event full of workshops and activities which acquaint students with other students, staff, administration and the community. Students meet with academic advisors in departmental orientation sessions to learn about course requirements, academic policies and procedures, and class scheduling, and to ask questions about their majors. The College holds a Winter Semester orientation session the first Friday before the start of the semester.

Career Advising
Academic and Career Advising Services (ACAS) provides counseling for students who need guidance in selecting a major and a career objective. A career exploration course (LE 120) is offered each semester and is recommended for students who wish to conduct in-depth self evaluations and occupational research to help them understand the role that aptitude, interest, values, and temperament play in career satisfaction. Students may also elect to complete computerized career assessments.

A career strategies course (LE 124) is held each semester for students who want to learn to use a variety of techniques to market themselves effectively to employers. In addition, strategies for achieving maximum job adjustment and growth are presented.

Guidance Counseling
Students frustrated with the day-to-day concerns of college and personal life are invited to visit the Dean of Students Office. The Dean meets with students individually or in groups and directs them, as necessary, to other available counselors and advisors.