The College of Science and Health and the Career Development and Advisement Center
Considering a major in Science and Health?
Already a Science and Health major?
Need general or specific academic and/or career information?
If your answer is Yes to any of these questions, this Advisement Option is for you!
Fall 2006, every week beginning September 19th
Tuesdays from 3:30-5:00
Wing 120
for advice related to Nursing, Community Health, Exercise and Movement Scinces or Communication Disorders.
Wednesdays from 3:30-5:00
Science 319
for advice related to Biology, Chemistry/Physics, Computer Science, Environmental Science or Mathematics.
This is FREE - Drop by and ask any academic or career-related questions!
CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND ADVISMENT CENTER
 An Interactive Experience - First-Year Seminar
Lynne Orr recently spoke in a First-Year Seminar class to help make students aware of the services provided by the Career Development Center.
The presentation began with Lynne asking students to stand in different spots in the classroom, according to what genre of movies they preferred. She got the students thinking about why they liked certain elements in movies, how their preferences related to their own lives, and what this said about their personalities.
After getting the students thinking, she asked them to move to different spots according to their chosen major or career. Again, she asked them to consider not only what they liked, but why. The students considered various elements of their chosen careers, such as whether they preferred working with people, things or ideas.
After this initial ice-breaking activity, Lynne began her presentation. Rather than speaking directly about the Career Development Center and its services, Lynne spoke to the students about the personal steps that they could take in career development. Lynne outlined a plan that students could play an active role in, with steps such as ‘Discover Yourself,’ ‘Gather Career Information,’ ‘Make a Decision,’ and ‘Job Search.’ After elaborating on each step, Lynne reminded the students that the Career Development Center was a good place to go for guidance along the way.
Overall, the presentation was lively and personalized. Addressing the students about their personal plans was more interactive than just a lecture about the center. It allowed students to take an active role in the presentation, and in their own Career Development. The students seemed attentive and interested. They asked questions, explored their preferences, and willingly shared fears, concerns, hopes and goals with Lynne. It was an interactive experience that everyone learned from.
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