By Samantha Flores |Staff Writer| It is important to know where to go when you need advice for example, how to graduate on time, where to go to pay for your grad check, and how to find internships. "There are students that don't know about us and that we are here for them," said Peer Advisor Luis Jimenez. The Academic Fair featuring advising, financial, and academic services answered any questions students had on May 3 and 4. "Instead of students going from departments, buildings, and programs, they get to come here for a one-stop shop," said Star Kafovalu Advisor and the host of the Academic Fair. Star Kafovalu and Erika Hernandez, advisors, hosted this event in regards to … [Read more...] about The Academic Fair: A One Stop Shop
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Students discuss graduation plans
By Amber Childress |Staff Writer| Although college is supposed to be a four year plan intended for all students, not every student agrees. Some students see college as a process that every student has to go through at their own pace in order to advance. “The process of graduating is everything you’ve done to get you to finish," stated student Jackie Barajas. "It’s the hard work you put in for years, the long hours of studying, the stress, and everything else that comes with it,” added Barajas. Other students consider requirements that must be fulfilled as a determining factor in one's graduation plan. “Before you start taking classes for your major you have to go … [Read more...] about Students discuss graduation plans
Pre-Graduation Party
By Hairuo Yi |Staff Writer| The Pre-Graduation party offered graduation details and post-graduation advise. Senior students on campus received plenty of useful information regarding graduation at the pre-graduation party, which was held at 9 a.m. to 4 p.m, Nov. 1. This event was targeting seniors, but also hosted students from earlier stages of undergraduate careers. “We set up for all students. We had an advising table to help them, introduce advising for the next couple of quarters or to see their holds or to direct them to who their adviser is,” said Director of Advising and Academic Services Eduardo Mendoza. Many students express their fears on graduating due to the … [Read more...] about Pre-Graduation Party
The Career Center
By Tommy McCardle |Staff Writer| Starting a career after graduation could be a scary thought for some, but have no fear. The Career Center can help transform that fear into confidence for students. The Career Center, located in University Hall on the third floor in room 329, offers services such as resume building, job interview training, and personality assessments to match with majors for students fearful of entering the workforce. "What we offer here at the Career Center are mainly things that students can use to find a job," said Victoria Fleming, a student assistant. Cusara Kennedy, a junior majoring in Business Administration/Accounting, noted she remembered hearing about … [Read more...] about The Career Center
Career Extravaganza = Career Opportunities
By Joshua Aguilar | Staff Writer The Career Extravaganza, hosted by CSUSB on April 11, allow those who want to pursue their own career a good place to start. The event was held in the San Manuel Student Union Event Center, which invited 76 employers and students and alumni to meet, interview, and learn about new employers and opportunities. The employers who were present at the event were divided into four sections: Corporate, Federal/State/Government, Non-Profit, and Education/School Districts. Edgar Perez, the Employer Relations Coordinator, along with CSUSB's Career Center, explained the main goal of having the event for the students. "Our main goal was to have a large … [Read more...] about Career Extravaganza = Career Opportunities
Career Center Helps Students Succeed
By Rhejean King-Johnson |Staff Writer| The Career Center is a place with resources to help students succeed. There are advantages through this center to help students and alumni find employment, internships and volunteer opportunities. “The goal of the Career Center is to guide students and alumni to be career ready and land their dream jobs,” said Interim Director Sarai Maldonado. Students with little to no experience can meet with a advisor and be led in the right direction. Those with a lot of experience can also benefit in reaching their dream job. The peer advisor and career counselors will assist student needs whether it's through resume building or simply asking … [Read more...] about Career Center Helps Students Succeed
Networking is advantageous for students
By Michael Isberto |Staff Writer| Networking on campus to build relationships that will help your career is more important than most students realize. Students try to get in and out of school as fast as they can but they do not take advantage of university resources and the connections they can make on campus. The CSUSB Career Center is one of those resources students should take advantage of before they graduate or else they could be holding a degree realizing they have nowhere to go. "The mission of the Career Center is to support the career readiness of all students and alumni by providing advising, assessment, workshops, career events, employer networking opportunities, … [Read more...] about Networking is advantageous for students
CSUSB Career Center expands services
By Randall Higgins |Staff Writer| The CSUSB Career Center has implemented new times and expanded their services to better meet the needs of campus students. The Career Center’s office is located on the third floor of University Hall, in room 329. The Career Center staff members will answer questions, make appointments or set up walk-in appointments. The office hours are new and extended. The office is now open Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Walk-in hours were previously from 1-4 p.m., and are now 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Along with more hours, the Career Center has expanded their services to include a clothes closet for students. The office … [Read more...] about CSUSB Career Center expands services
Who is responsible for underemployment?
By Angie Burkhart |Staff Writer| Employers and college graduates are equally responsible for high unemployment and underemployment rates among college graduates as colleges and universities are. "About 1.5 million, or 53.6 percent, of bachelor's-degree holders under the age of 25 last year were jobless or underemployed, the highest share in at least 11 years," reports the Associated Press. This statistic is alarming, and I believe some are quick to point the finger at colleges and universities while overlooking other important culprits. I believe the companies doing the hiring play a large role in these unemployment rates. "For our nation's youngest workers, as well as for the … [Read more...] about Who is responsible for underemployment?
Higher income opportunities
By Loydie Burmah |Staff Writer| There are several majors here at CSUSB that seem to be popular, but most of them do not gather much monetary success. Majors can be defined as concentrated areas of study in which a student can develop their academic as well as professional skills. On the Fall 2013 Quick Facts document provided by the Office of Institutional Research popular Undergraduate Majors at CSUSB include pre-nursing, psychology, accounting, and bio pre-med. Popular Graduate Majors include public administration, social work, and special education. “Our data is pulled from applications, enrollments, grade reports, etc., which are then provided to our office by Records, … [Read more...] about Higher income opportunities