Pacer Transition Session: Getting the Help You Need Pacer Transition Session: Getting the Help You Need Fall 2008 Corey Feraldi, Career Services Stephanie Foote, Academic Success Center and First-Year Experience Cindy Gelinas, Counseling Center and Disability Services
Overview of Session Career Services Counseling Center Disability Services Health Center Insurance Academic Support/Success
Confidential & Free Issues & Concerns Classroom presentations Alcohol and Other Drug programming Peer Educators Counseling Center
Disability Services Classroom Accommodations Assistive Technology Center Disability Services
Professional, confidential care provided for all students Diagnose and treat common medical problems Educate and Listen Location: SAC, Room 106 Hours of operation: M-F, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Health Center
Health Insurance (Optional) –Website: studentinsurance.com Accident Insurance (Included in Mandatory Health Fee) Insurance
Individual Counseling Appointments Career Reference Library Experiential Education Opportunities (job shadowing, internships, co-ops) Full-time and Part-time Jobs Career Services
Help Rooms and Labs on Campus* Writing Room (H&SS, Rm. 112); Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. and Friday 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Math Lab (Penland, Rm. 221); Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. and Friday 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. *All tutoring services are offered free of charge Academic Success Center
Individual Tutoring Tutoring is available on an individual basis to students experiencing difficulty in a specific subject area Students may personally request assistance or may be referred by faculty *All tutoring services are offered free of charge Academic Success Center
Time Management and Study Skills Students who wish to receive assistance in time management, study skills, or various learning strategies can work one-on-one with a professional staff member in the Academic Success Center. Appointment requests can be made via the Academic Success Center webpage using the “Appointment Request Form.” Website: Academic Success Center
Question #1 What office can help me find a part-time job?
Answer #1 Career Services Penland, Room 107
Question #2 How can you request a tutor?
Answer #2 1. On the web Request a Tutor Form 2. By phone In person Penland 108
Question #3 How much does it cost for a visit at the Student Health Center and/or a session at the Counseling Center? HINT: Both cost the same!
Answer #3 Nothing! All enrolled USCA students can access these services for free.
Question #4 Find the domain for the following function:
Answer #4 Didn’t get the correct answer? Visit the Math Lab in Penland 221 for help.
Question #5 Career Services can help me with which of the following: A: Counseling for depression B: Job Shadowing C: Individual tutoring
Answer #5 B: Job Shadowing
Question #6 If you needed a classroom accommodation for a physical, psychological or learning disability, which office would you contact?
Answer #6 Disability Services B&E, Room 126
Bonus Question What is the cost of on campus tutoring for USCA students?
Bonus Question Nothing! All enrolled USCA students can receive on campus tutoring for free!
Good luck this semester!