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Student Resource Center prepares today’s student for tomorrow

MADISON, WI (Sept. 29, 2005) - There are many pressures the typical college student has to face on a day-to-day basis, including juggling full-time credit loads, preparing for class projects or exams, and deciding what to do after graduation. Edgewood College students get help doing these things and more from a staff of dedicated people who specialize in preparing them to deal with these life issues.

In addition to providing Edgewood students with career services, personal counseling, learning support, and academic advising, the Student Resource Center (located in DeRicci Hall, room 206) has an ambitious lineup of events and workshops this semester designed to help students improve their study skills and prepare for real-world experiences.

“Part of the mission of the Student Resource Center is to look at the educational needs of the whole person,” said SRC office coordinator Kasey DeWitt. “Some of this is practical stuff geared toward freshmen and sophomores who need to learn this material now. For the juniors and seniors, we offer things that would assist them when they leave Edgewood. We can guide students in many areas.”

Student Resource Center Staff

Shawn Johnson-Williams
   Director of Career and Counseling Services
Jennifer Bublitz
   Associate Director of Career Services
Janet Billerbeck, MSW, CICSW
   Personal Counseling Director
John Boyne, M.A.
   Personal Counselor
Laurie Laz
   Director of Learning Support Services
Sara Anderson
   Academic Support Specialist
Elizabeth Watson
   Disabilities Coordinator
Angela Woodward
   Writing Specialist
Karen Kohn
   Director of New Student Academic Services
Kathie Moran
   New Student Academic Services Coordinator
Kasey DeWitt
   Student Resource Center Office Coordinator
Odette Ahn
   Administrative Assistant

(608) 663-2281

Workshop topics range from “Conquer your Math Anxiety” to the always popular “How to be an Effective Note Taker.” “Crisis Management vs. Time Management” is next up in the series and will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 4. There are also workshops that focus on test-taking and public speaking, and even one on punctuality (or lack thereof), appropriately titled “Perfectly Late: Dealing with Procrastination.”

“I have used what I learned to set realistic time expectations for myself, and I also found out that I learn best by doing readings and not from lectures alone,” said Bill Dougherty, a senior English Writing major who first learned about the SRC’s services in his Freshman Forum class. Last year, Dougherty also attended resume-building and leadership marketing workshops.

“From those two workshops I learned how to write an effective cover letter and resume, as well as figuring out what skills I have gained from leadership positions that makes me a better candidate to employers,” said Dougherty. “I think the workshops helped me realize that leadership positions are great for more than just meeting people and having fun; they can lead to career options.”

Junior Olga Martinez has utilized the knowledge of the trained SRC staff for learning support, and has also attended many workshops and events. Last year, Olga participated in mock interviews, for which area professionals come to campus and conduct realistic job interviews in a style and setting consistent with what is expected in the business world. Afterwards, students receive feedback on their performance and tips on how make a positive first impression on a potential employer. Mock interviews are offered again this fall from November 15-18.

“I think attending workshops has put me into contact with other students looking for the same types of help and the same resources as I am,” said Martinez. “I think they are a great resource.”

SRC also sponsors other events not necessarily designed for classroom applications. For example, more than 60 people attended the Sept. 22 Etiquette Dinner aimed at teaching soon-to-be college grads the “finer” techniques of fine dining. Meanwhile, “Spa Day” offers students a free massage by licensed massage therapists to help ease some of the tensions of finals week.

If you are a student in need of one of the Student Resource Center’s many services or simply have a question or comment for the center, please call the SRC at (608) 663-2281.

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About Edgewood College

Located in Madison, Wis., Edgewood College is a Catholic liberal arts college with 2,400 undergraduate and graduate students. It offers more than 40 academic and professional programs, including master’s degrees in business, education, nursing, and other fields, and a doctoral degree in educational leadership. For more information about Edgewood College, please visit http://www.edgewood.edu or call 800-444-4861.

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