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Career counseling and advising in general begin on day one of the freshman
year. We encourage students to seek advice from all the possible
resources both on- and off-campus. Plan ahead to get the most out of your
undergraduate years by gathering information from faculty, administrators,
staff, and other students in the School of Art & Design. Look for
information from our colleagues in other University colleges, schools,
and departments; and from personnel in service offices of the University.
Read the documents published by the School and the University. Seek out
advice from individuals whose achievements you regard highly. And use
the internet.
In addition, internships are a great way to get a first look at careers
in which you may be interested. Juniors and seniors in good academic standing
are eligible to receive credit for internships. In many cases, students
network for their own internship opportunities, however, the Student Services
Office compiles requests from organizations for interns, posts opportunities
on bulletin boards, and announces them to all students via email.
Advising occurs on many levels. Students have questions ranging from "How
many English courses do I have to take?" to "Why am I here?"
and "What am I going to do when I leave here?" Small studio
classes in the School afford you the opportunity to develop close working
relationships with your faculty. We encourage you to discuss academic,
professional and personal issues with them. In the fall of 2001, a career
development specialist will be added to the staff of the Student Services
office. Consider members of the Student Services staff listed below to
be primary information resources regarding interpretation of requirements,
policies, and procedures. They will be able to answer most of your questions
or put you in touch with the person who can. All may be reached at 734.764.0397
or through email.
Mary Schmidt, Assistant Dean
for Academic Programs and Student Affairs, is available to discuss issues
which cannot be resolved in consultation with your faculty or Student
Services staff members.
Following are some key University web sites for student information:
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