Academic and Career Counseling

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A Career as an Academic Librarian: This presentation is intended for groups at or above the high school, and presents an introduction to many of the common roles of an academic librarian, including reference, instruction, collection development, and programming. It will also identify possible variations between working as a librarian at a for-profit, community college, or 4-year institution.
Speaker: John T. Rasel

A Success Formula for All, V+A+F+CV=S :  What is a formula?  A formula is an equation that expresses in symbols a general fact, rule, or principle. Formulas are shortcuts for expressing a word concept (Slater and Wittry, 2020).  This definition of a formula, that was shared in a college text book of an entry-level accounting course, can also be helpful to any and everyone on their road to success!  This goal setting and goal attainment presentation will reveal to all audiences a success formula, V+A+F+CV=S (Success).
Speaker: Kenneth D. Hale

Assistive Technology Involving Students with Disabilities
Speaker: Mary Sender

African American Males Success Strategies: Tools for success
Speaker: Terry A. Webb

Balancing Academics and Athletics: As a former college athlete, Ms. Campbell will discuss tips for balancing academics and athletics and preparing for life after college athletics. This speech is intended for current athletes at the middle school, high school or college level.
Speaker: Cicely D. Campbell

Connecting Youth with Life-Changing Opportunities: Opportunities are plentiful. Yet, many opportunities are not taken advantage of, which does not serve youth or society well. In this presentation, we discuss the importance of preparing youth to be ready, willing and able to take advantage of educational and career opportunities, which can have a significant and positive impact on their future.
Speaker: Kenneth D. Hale

Defeating Self-Imposed Limitations: This is a goal setting, self-exploratory workshop.
Speaker: Terry A. Webb

Leadership
Speaker: Dr. Charles Dull

Learning Disabilities (LD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Speaker: Mary Sender

Math Anxiety
Speaker: Carilynn Bouie

Math Study Skills
Speaker: Carilynn Bouie

Note Taking: How to take notes in an academic environment.
Speaker: Terry A. Webb

Pitch Yourself - Mastering Your Professional Introduction: "So, tell me about yourself...". Don't get tongue twisted answering this question when you run into a professional you admire, in an interview, or at a career fair. Learn what answer the employer wants to hear and walk away from this workshop with your elevator pitch ready to go!
Speaker: Beth Johnson

Study Skills
Speaker: Michael Lanstrum

Test Anxiety: What it is, and how to control it.
Speaker: Terry A. Webb

Test Taking Strategies: Tips for taking standardized and short answer tests.
Speaker: Terry A. Webb

The Transition from High School to College: What I wish someone would have told me before I went to college.
Speaker: Terry A. Webb

Veterinary Medicine Career Topics:  Acquire knowledge about various aspects of the veterinary medicine career field.
Speaker: Carrie Harviel

Why Planning Matters - Life, Education and Career Planning for Youth and Adults
speaker: Dr. JaNice Marshall