PROGRAMS OF STUDY
CAREER SERVICES
All institutions that participate in the Carl D. Perkins grant are required to participate in the Program of Study, also known as SOAR.
It’s all about outcomes! One of the main reasons you are going to Mercyhurst University is to help you advance into a rewarding career. Our Office of Career Services was established to help you move toward that goal. Services include:
Mission of SOAR The mission of SOAR (Students Occupationally and Academically Ready) is to prepare students for college and careers in a diverse, high-performing workforce.
• Placement and coordination of all internship/externship activities • Posting of job openings, internship and externship opportunities • Helping identify skills, interests and work values • Vocational counseling • Creation and formatting of a resume • Developing job search skills • Developing Interviewing skils • Long & short range career counseling • Help in developing credential files • Housing and transportation to annual Career & Job Fair • Job placement & networking
What is SOAR? SOAR is built on programs of study which incorporate secondary education and postsecondary education elements and include coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant career and technical content. These career and technical programs of study includes a statewide articulation agreement partnership between secondary schools and postsecondary institutions. SOAR Supports High Demand Careers: SOAR programs prepare today’s student for High Priority Occupations (HPO) which include career categories that are in high demand by employers, have higher skill needs, and are most likely to provide family sustaining wages.
The Office of Career Services coordinates all internship/externship activities throughout the year. In addition, the office posts part-time jobs, helps students develop resumes, develops credential files, and maintains close contact with the Career Development Center at the Erie campus.
Benefits of SOAR: • Saving Money on College Tuition • Saving Time by Shortening College Attendance • Getting on the Right Career Pathway • Entering the Job Market Ready • Getting a Consistent Education
PEER TUTORING SERVICES The peer tutoring program helps students achieve their academic best in their classes. Peer tutoring is free of charge and may be utilized by all students, not just those who are having severe difficulty. Help with homework assignments and projects is available in the peer tutoring Lab.
Frameworks of SOAR: All Program of Study students entering MUNE from a CTE institution must complete the following: Secondary Components • Validated Competency Lists Alignment to PA Academic Standards • Articulation to Postsecondary Institutions • PDE/BCTE Career and Technical Education Program Approval • End of Program Assessment • Industry Certification Alignment, if appropriate Postsecondary Components • Articulation to Secondary Programs • Validated Core Common Competency Lists • Alignment to College Standards • Approved Career and Technical Education Program(s) • End of Program Assessment • Industry Certification Alignment, if appropriate
Peer Tutoring The Peer-Tutoring Center is located in the new Academic Success Center in Miller 12. Students do not have to make an appointment to use this free service, but can drop in at any time their designated tutor is available. Who are the Peer-Tutors? • Students who are currently enrolled in classes at MUNE • Students who have taken the course for which they are tutoring and earned a B or better • Students currently enrolled in the course who are on their way to earning an A • All peer-tutors have been recommended by instructors and have at least a 3.0 GPA • All peer-tutors have completed a thorough application and training process
For the 2013-2014 Academic Year, Mercyhurst University – The North East Campus offers articulated credits in the following program: • Office Medical Management- Health Information Management (10 credits)
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