General Catalog 2007-2009
Counseling Services advances the overall wellness of students through individual/ group counseling sessions; educational programming and consultation; crisis intervention; and specialized referrals. Located in the Student Union, confidential counseling services are provided by licensed therapists to assist and support as students negotiate life challenges (Ext. 6437).
The Career Services Center assists all students with career exploration and development through individual appointments, workshops, services, resources and special events as well as a comprehensive web-site. Assistance is available to help students with the process of selecting a major, identifying and securing an internship, preparing resumes, developing interviewing skills and locating full-time employment opportunities. Career Services also assists students with the graduate school application process.
The resources in our Career Library range from study abroad information to graduate school directories and exam information. FOCUS, a computer-assisted on-line career exploration system is a resource that can be very helpful for students of all levels as they seek to connect their own skills, interests, traits and value systems with academic and career areas. A network of alumni volunteers are a valuable resource for students interested in conducting informational interviews to gain further insight into a career field.
The Center develops and maintains relationships with a variety of employers and encourages student interaction with employers. Internship and job postings are available in the office, distributed through the Career Weekly and posted electronically. Employers conduct on-campus recruitment visits and participate in a variety of local and regional job and internship fairs co-sponsored by York College. In addition, Career Services hosts the Nursing Recruitment Event and a Career Expo job and internship fair on-campus each year.
All of these services, resources and events are designed to empower students to be active participants in their own career development and life planning. Career Services strives to equip students with the tools they need to make informed career decisions both now and in the future.
Spiritual Life/Religious Resources
The College retains the services of local chaplains for the purpose of providing students an additional means of counseling and a source of spiritual guidance on campus. The Chaplains’ offices, located in the Student Union post day, evening, and weekend hours throughout the year. The Brougher Campus Chapel serves as the center of worship for all faiths in the College community.
Interfaith programs and worship are planned and coordinated by the Council on Religious Activities, the religious organizations, and the chaplains in conjunction with the college’s Religious Activities Coordinator. The council and religious staff work to foster an atmosphere on campus which will enhance an awareness of the spiritual dimensions of life.
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