The gamecock. (Columbia, S.C.) 1908-2006, August 25, 1981, Page Page 17B, Image 37

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August 25,1981 ? GAMECOCK ? Page 17B Student Affairs Dean Tells Of Opportunities Dear Student, I would like to take this opportunity to welcome all of you to the the university and briefly acquaint you with the Division of Student Affairs. As our name suggests, we are involved in virtually all phases of student life. Accordingly, we provide a wide range of programs and services for you, the students. Below you will find brief descriptions of the four offices which constitute the Division. I urge each of you to visit these offices and take advantage of the many services they provide. If I can ever be of assistance, I hope you will contact me. Have a Good Year! Marsha A. Duncan Dean of Student Affairs THE COUNSELING AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT CENTER is the primary counseling service for university students. Located in the Pendleton Building, it provides a wide variety of services for students including: individual counseling for personal, social, emotional, and educational concerns \skill development and growth oriented groups, such as asserti veness training, anxiety management, weight reduction, human relations training, POninf with lmilinocc I o etc.; consultation for groups regarding personal or organizational concerns; support services for handicapped students; reading and effective study skills programs through individual consultation, group activity or formal classes; and specialized veteran services. All services are considered strictly confidential and are provided by highly qualified counselors. Regular office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please call (777-5223) or stop by personally for an appointment. COUNSELORS IN CAREER PLANNING are available to assist in deciding on a career direction, choosing a major consistent with that career direction, and identifying activities that will help develop marketable skills. A career library with an interactive computer terminal, career decision-making groups, individual counseling, and testing are available to students and alumni to assist in the career decision. The Career Planning Office also aids students in the transition from the academic setting to the world of work. Jobseeking skills are taught in the area of resume preparation, interviewing skills, job preparation and search. Call 777-7280 or ctnn hv I Pnlloda for further information. THE STUDENT EMPLOYMENT OFFICE assists USC students in finding part-time and summer jobs off campus while they are enrolled in school. The office maintains a current listing of job openings and internships in the Columbia area. Both part-time and summer vacancies are listed. These opportunities enable students to develop skills, test career interests, develop future employment contancts, gain experience, and defray educational costs. Currently enrolled USC students may call 777-7846 for information or visit the 'office on the ground floor of Welsh to investigate the job opportunities available through the listing. Liocated in trie lower level of the Russell House West Wing, the OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL SERVICES provides a wide range of specialized services for students, staff (and their dependents) from other nations as well as American students interested in overseas study. Services to nonAmericans include the issuance of all immigration/visa docu- s ments, interpretation f of the U.S. and its j educational systems i and assistance with t personal concerns of j many types:financial; | health; schooling for t dependents; housing; ( travel; language; c academics; etc. In i addition, the office < coordinate thp ar?_ 1 tivities of the various international student groups. The volunteers in International Service Activities publish an informational newsletter, sponsor a weekly reception, organize the annual International Week ' and provide orientation for new arrivals. The Columbia Council for Internationals miici icdii imbi families for foreign students and provides social and educational activities for spouses. ENGLISH LANGUAGE SERVICES for non-native speakers of English are offered by the English Program for Internationals (EPI). The program provides three basic services: 1) English proficiency testing for all newly admitted foriegn students: 2 )s pecial non-credit ] courses in English as a < foreign language for ] regularly admitted ( foreign students and ( community people i with additional > English language t needs;3) an intensive i program in English as i a foreign language for ( those who need to ? study English on a full - 7 time basis. \ SERVICES TO J AMERICAN STUD- ENTS include the availability of reference material on study abroad as well as information on travel and employment in other countries. Assistance in locating j financial aid op- t portunities for graduate and un- g dergraduate study ? abroad is also | nrnviHprl AHvicorc K V/ V K\AVVI A A Vt f IUV/1 kJ may be reached at 777- | 7461. The English I Program for In- * ternationais may be contacted at 777-7519. THE OFFICE OF STUDENT LIFE of- I ers a wide range of , jrogran services ; ind activities for < iniversity students. \ For new students it | >rovides an Orien- ! ation program and an | >ngoing resource ' renter, the Peer Ad- ! rising Program ! 1 < l At-_ i juuiiwi in me tower < evel of the Russell ! louse west wing). For | he New and Returning < Student alike, it offers ! i chance to become ] nvolved in campus life hrough the Student Vctivities Office ; Homecoming Comnission, Bell Camp, \ rravel Center, Union < Executive Council, < Jnion Cultural Series, | itc.), Intramural and vcci cauuudi opui lb, i ireek Affairs, Student ; Media (the Gamecock, jcl met and i 3Iacfe,WUSC, etc.), j ind a host of other < ictivities. Fur- \ hermore, it provides | tudents with the >pportunity to develop | kills and broaden 1 heir scope of ex- < >erience through | jrograms such as the < Carolina Leadership | Program, Open Door iealth Enrichment, National Student Exchange, and the Student Volunteer Program. Finally, the >ffice coordinated ;ampus-wide disciplitary actions and adrises students wishing o withdraw from the iniversity. For further nformation about the )ffice of Student Life md its programs call 77-8151 or stop by the vest wing of the lussell House. *S> ! M&. Garnet li oO" and 01 ; Black I will come out I JL I Look for Student 1 Media i tTfcjar [l^w^li-WtK: <3 ond SRLQon I v c * * ' > f !*', '?M^ ' * \ t *