Career Services

Students encountering unresolved problems with individual faculty members should submit a written appeal to the Director of TASC. If the student is not satisfied with a decision made by the Director of TASC, the student may submit an appeal to the Director of Student Success.

Examples of Reasonable Accommodations: • use of dictionary for homework and tests • assistance from tutors • alternative exam arrangements (i.e., extra time for exams, separate room for testing) • written directions to supplement oral directions (i.e. test, homework) • additional time to read extensive homework assignments

ACCESS TO FACILITIES BY DISABLED PERSONS Culver-Stockton College will take the necessary steps to ensure that any qualified disabled person is neither denied the benefits nor excluded from participation in any program or activity provided by the College nor denied the use of its services. Because the scheduling of classes and/or the arranging of housing may require reasonable advanced planning, persons with disabilities accepted for admission should identify themselves at least two months prior to the start of the semester of admission and indicate the nature of accommodations they may need. Persons with disabilities occurring or manifesting after admission and before the start of or during the semester will be handled on a case-by-case basis.

The Career and Internship Services Center plays an important role in the C-SC student’s collegiate experience and is designed to help students relate their education to a wide array of career options. Employers expect students to be savvy about using their college years to gain related work/internship experience, add leadership experiences through extracurricular organizational involvement and athletics, and take every advantage of opportunities to learn about their strengths as they relate to the marketplace. Students will be more successful in their post-graduation pursuits if they combine excellence in academics, campus involvement and leadership, and quality internship/work experiences before graduation. For graduate students, the Career Center is an important part of professional development and provides resources to assist students with career exploration, career education, and placement. Contact the Director of Career and Internship Services in the Gladys Crown Student Center or via telephone at 573-288-6536 or e-mail at careercenter@culver.EDU for more information.

UNDECIDED STUDENT ADVISING The Office of Career and Internship Services works with undecided major students one-on-one to help them learn more about the link between their academic strengths, personal passions, and career opportunities. Utilizing personality assessment tools, this office focuses on identifying a student’s strengths and abilities and then uses that information to identify career paths that are the right fit for the student’s natural talents.

CAREER EXPLORATION The Career Center hosts a variety of workshops and programs during the academic year to assist students with career exploration, internship planning, graduate school preparation, résumé development, interviewing skills, and the job search. Students can begin career planning early in their college career by meeting with the Career Services staff, preparing a résumé and cover letter, planning for internship prospects related to their career interests, attending job fairs, and gaining meaningful summer work or career-related experience throughout college and beyond.

INTERNSHIPS Most Culver-Stockton undergraduate students must complete an internship as part of their academic requirements, and advance planning is necessary if they are to complete it before the senior year. Internships can be used as a career exploration or as preparation for a future career. Internships offer the opportunity to connect with professionals within a specific career field and provide experience in a professional environment that can be valuable on a résumé when applying for positions after graduation. Whether paid or unpaid, the student also may or may not choose to receive academic credit for the internship depending on the major requirement or need.