continue its development through the junior year PDS course. Junior PDS is designed to refine interview skills. A major focus of the course is gaining interview experience through four weeks of mock interviews both as an interviewer and interviewee. Additionally, the class includes other relevant career topics such as presenting oneself professionally and the development of effective communication skills. The early stages of the job search process begin at the end of this course. The main product of this course is the complete development of the student portfolio. Emphasis in the junior year course is placed on refinement – refinement of skills, talents and achievements. Once the students understand their special skills and are able to focus on these strengths, they are then prepared to begin the job search process early in the senior year. The Senior PDS course is designed to assist the senior in beginning the career search process, to provide the opportunity to solidify interview skills, to gain knowledge regarding options available after graduation, and how to identify and accept the emotions and issues regarding transitioning out of college. Additionally, the class includes other relevant career topics such as personal financial planning, recruiting, post-graduate options, and business etiquette.
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
The Nichols College Department of Public Safety is comprised of a team of dedicated and professional security officers. All officers are trained in basic first aid, CPR, and in the use of Automated External Defibrillator (AED). Each Public Safety vehicle used on campus is equipped with an AED. Training and development in areas involving the protection of life and properties is ongoing. The Public Safety Department is staffed around the clock throughout the year. Our mission is three-fold: 1) To provide protection of life and property to the Nichols College Community. 2) To provide educational programs throughout the campus in assisting students with their living styles and habits within the college community. 3) To enforce all laws, policies and procedures on campus. Safety is everyone’s concern on a college campus. You should become familiar with the Student Code of Conduct (available online at the Nichols College Portal) and other materials that outline the college’s policies and procedures.
Parking The Department of Public Safety also serves as the administrator for the on-campus parking program. Each registered student’s account will automatically be billed for their parking privileges. Parking fees may be waived by completing a Parking Fee Waiver Request form. Parking Fee Waiver Request forms may be obtained in person at the Public Safety Office or online at the Nichols College Portal by the the Business Office Forms site. Parking Fee Waiver forms must be received by August 15, 2012. Forms received after September 18, 2012 will result in the student acount being billed for parking fees for the entire semester. Spring Parking Fee Waiver forms received after February 6, 2013 will result in the student account being billed for parking fees for the entire Spring semester. Students may waive both semesters by checking both the Fall 2012 and Spring 2013 boxes during the Fall semester.
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