1995-1996 Academic Catalog

WSRN Students interested in applying and developing their skills in electronic media are encouraged to join the staff of WSRN, the College's student radio station. Operating at 530 AM, the station airs 56 hours weekly, serving the student body with entertainment and information. Though broadcasting students possess an edge as a result of their coursework in broadcasting, students from all majors are encouraged to apply for staff positions. Those interested should contact the WSRN station manager. Career Services The Career Services Office seeks to assist students in translating abilities, values, and aspirations into a plan of action for sound career decisions and employment. Career Services provides materials which explore such topics as job search techniques, resume writing, interviewing, and gaining admission to graduate school. Interest inventory tests and a computer-assisted career development program are available to help students in determining majors and occupations. The office maintains a career library with job search information, company files for researching job opportunities, and graduate school catalogs. The course COLL-400 Employment Strategies ad– dresses topics relative to the job search. Available to all juniors and seniors during the winter and spring quarters, it offers one quarter hour of credit which may be applied toward graduation. A complete description of the course is listed in the Interdisciplinary Studies section of the catalog. Special events such as Career Day in October, Nurse Recruiting Day in November, and the Christian School Recruitment Conference in February, are held each year to provide the opportunity for prospective employers to meet with students. Potential employers also visit the College for individual on-campus recruiting days. Through the Resume Expert program, students who register with the office are placed in a job-match data base program which enables Career Services to provide resumes to employers. The office maintains credential files for all education majors and provides registered seniors and alumni with a reference/credential service. Existing employment opportunities are listed in biweekly job bulletins. Career Services provides students with pertinent job opportunity information and contact names through the campus-wide computer network system. The College recognizes that most students solidify career goals during the collegiate experience. The Career Services Office endeavors to assist in this process by maintaining a library of pertinent information concerning career opportunities and providing testing and career counseling through which students become acquainted with the career decision-making process. 9 Counseling Services The Counseling Service provides a place where students can find understanding, encouragement, and counsel as they deal with personal, interpersonal, and spiritual concerns. Counselors are available to discuss personal problems, self-appraisal, decision-making, relationships, prepara– tion for marriage, spiritual growth, and a variety of other concerns. Support groups are formed as needed. This service, for which students pay no additional charge, is provided by appointment. In the case of a crisis, the service is provided as needed. In addition, the vice president for Christian ministries, faculty members, and staff members provide counsel and guidance to students. Faculty advisors are particularly prepared to assist students in program and course selec– tion. Vehicles Freshmen with grade point averages of 2.50 or higher may bring motor vehicles to the College after their first quarter. Sophomores, juniors, and seniors must maintain a 2.00 cumulative grade point average to retain the privilege of having a motor vehicle at the College. Dozens ofsocial se111ice organizations visit the campus each year to recruit Cedarville graduates.