2019-2020 Graduate Academic Catalog

2019–20 Graduate Academic Catalog Page 19 Student Services Support Services Support Services The University recognizes the importance of providing our graduate students with a high level of support and provides a full range of student services including career services, counseling, and, for residential students, a wide range of ministry opportunities. Career Services Career Services seeks to facilitate career exploration and the development of lifelong career navigational skills, while continually networking to enhance opportunities for students. Career Services is staffed by professionals certified in the areas of résumé writing and career coaching. Students may take advantage of workshops or individual appointments geared to assist them with resume writing, interviewing, networking, gaining admission to graduate school, or understanding the job search process. Career assessment surveys and individual coaching sessions are also available to help students determine majors and occupations. The Career Services homepage ( cedarville. edu/career ) links to the very latest in network-based job search programs (such as LinkedIn), guides to major employers, and directories for graduate schools. Six career fairs are held each year to provide opportunities for prospective employers to meet with students. Potential employers also visit the University for individual on-campus recruiting days and interview sessions. Students may register for free with Jobs4Jackets powered by HandShake, a job and internship database that enables students and employers to connect for employment needs. Students may browse job openings and upload a résumé for employer and staff review. This is a service they may continue using as alumni. Students may also sign up for JacketConnect, an online mentorship program that connects students with alumni in their field. Affiliations National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) National Career Development Association (NCDA) Midwest Association of Colleges and Employers (MWACE) Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches (PARW/CC) Highlights Ranked as one of the top career services offices in the Ruffalo Noel-Levitz student satisfaction survey among all participating public and private institutions. Employment statistics for Cedarville graduates consistently rank above the national averages provided by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE). Counseling Services Counseling Services provides a place where students can find understanding, encouragement, and counsel as they deal with personal, interpersonal, and spiritual concerns. Staffed by licensed professional counselors, this service offers individual 50-minute counseling sessions that work around each student’s class schedule. This service, for which students pay no additional charge, is offered by appointment. In the case of a crisis, the service is provided as needed. Additionally, Counseling Services offers a mentoring program as a resource that includes faculty and staff members. Location : SSC 163 Phone : 937-766-7855 Web : cedarville.edu/counseling Email : counseling@cedarville.edu Food Services Graduate students may purchase meals in the dining hall at faculty/staff rates. Current rates are posted at the entrance to the dining hall. cedarville.edu/dininghall Healthcare and Medical Services Student healthcare is provided by University Medical Services (UMS), an ambulatory student healthcare facility that provides healthcare services similar to a family practice office. UMS is located adjacent to the Doden Field House and contracts with several local physicians and practitioners so that healthcare services are available to students right on campus. The services of UMS include physician visits and nursing appointments, physicals for athletics and ministry participation, academic physicals, laboratory services, allergy injection services, immunizations, and travel immunization services. UMS also works closely with area hospitals and specialists to coordinate referrals for students to specialty physicians and for other medical services such as radiology testing. Phone : 937-766-7862 Fax : 937-766-7865 Web : cedarville.edu/ums Email : ums@cedarville.edu Another healthcare service available to students on campus is Cedarville University Emergency Medical Service (CUEMS), a volunteer EMS ambulance ministry manned by students who are nationally and state certified EMTs. CUEMS responds primarily to emergencies on campus. Also, CUEMS provides mutual aid to the Cedarville Township and the surrounding community when needed. The students who are involved in the ministry volunteer their medical expertise to the Cedarville University family and strive to demonstrate Christ’s love and compassion to their fellow students in time of need. To learn more about the ministry of CUEMS, visit the following website: cedarville.edu/ums . For information about how you can become an EMT, visit cedarville. edu/EMSEducation . Information Technology Cedarville University is nationally known as a leader in instructional technology. A computer and high-speed Internet connection are necessary to access online course activities using CULearn. You may access CULearn at cedarville.edu/culearn . Log in using your Cedarnet username and password. Contact your professor if you are unable to access your course. You will also want to conduct academic business using two online tools: • CedarInfo • Viewing your transcript, checking your class schedule, updating your address, etc. • cedarville.edu/cedarinfo • Self Service • Registering for classes, developing your academic plan, accessing your financial account and making payments, retrieving tax documents, etc. • cedarville.edu/selfservice For both CedarInfo and Self-Service, log in using your CedarNet username and password. Before using CULearn, CedarInfo, and other network resources, please read the Acceptable Use Policy for CedarNet at cedarville.edu/acceptableuse . Use of Cedarville University computer or network resources implies agreement to these policies.