Career Development Programs include career counseling, individual consultation regarding career options, resume writing, cover letters, and job search strategies with professional staff; workshops on all career-related topics; and speakers from various businesses and organizations discussing their career fields, occupations, industries, and career opportunities. FOCUS is a Web-based assessment tool that can help students find out more about majors and careers that suit their interests and skills. A Career Fair is held in the spring semester and attracts more than 75 employers, representing all fields, seeking students and graduates for full-time, part-time, and cooperative education positions. The Majors Expo, held in the fall semester, gives students the opportunity to explore majors and minors, while providing information about related career opportunities. Career Resource Computer Lab offers comprehensive technical resources to all students for rĂŠsumĂŠ creation, career exploration, company information, and job searches. For more information, visit careers. SouthernCT.edu.
Center For Adaptive Technology Through the use of adaptive applications, as well as reading and writing aids, the Center for Adaptive Technology (CAT) helps students with visual, physical, and learning disabilities to become independent computer users. The CAT’s professional staff provides computer access evaluations and training in a supportive, accessible environment. During open lab hours students may use adaptive technology to complete coursework, access emails, print documents, and utilize the internet. Adaptive technology is also provided in other campus locations, including the library and some of the general computer labs. Call (203) 392-5799 or visit cat.SouthernCT.edu for the latest information and schedules.
Childcare Reimbursement Program The Division of Student and University Affairs sponsors a childcare reimbursement program for a limited number of both undergraduate and graduate student parents. The program offers a modest reimbursement of up to $500 per family per semester to help student parents cover childcare expenses, whether the services are provided through a licensed daycare center or through babysitting services. The reimbursements are awarded to those students who meet all of the eligibility requirements with priority based upon financial need. All applications will be reviewed by the Child Care Reimbursement Program Committee. For more information, call (203) 3926946, or visit SouthernCT.edu/womenscenter and click on Work-Life Balance. The Early Learning Center, a licensed day care at Gateway Community-Technical College, 20 Church Street, New Haven, provides year-round care for children ages 3-5. As part of a Connecticut higher education institutional collaboration between Southern and Gateway, special discounted rates are available for the childcare tuition of children of Southern students. Sliding scale tuition is available for New Haven residents. For information about the program and rates, call (203) 285-2131. For daycare services for children under three years of age, call the Connecticut Care Infoline at 1-800-203-1234 to receive referrals for statelicensed infant care centers throughout Connecticut.
Community Hour To strengthen a sense of campus community and to allow participation in campus events, the university has set aside two-and-a-half hours each week, from 1:05 to 1:55 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, as Academic Community Hours. During these times, student organizations, academic departments and administrative units of the university are encouraged to sponsor programs and activities.
Commuter Student Services Students who do not live in university residence halls are considered off-campus and/or commuting 84 STUDENT SERVICES