Page 93 of Delgado Community College 2003-2004 Catalog by Delgado Community College New Orleans Louisiana

examinations appropriately to accommodate the special needs of students with disabilities, provided the academic integrity of the course or examination is not violated, and the health and welfare of all students are safeguarded. Career Development Center The Career Development Center assists students in securing employment while enrolled at Delgado and upon graduation, and also administers career inventories in order to provide career exploration and development to students. Occupational opportunities, salary ranges, and goal setting information is also available. Students at the West Bank Campus and at the Northshore are encouraged to register with the City Park Campus Career Development Center at the beginning of their final academic semester. This entitles them to participate in on- campus interviews with prospective employers and makes current job listings, resume critiques, and employer literature available to them. Notices of employment opportunities processed at the City Park Campus are also posted at Delgados West Bank Campus, Northshore, and Charity School of Nursing. Seminars on job readiness techniques are offered at the City Park, Charity, Northshore, and West Bank Campuses. instruction for many educational and career objectives, the student is ultimately responsible for selecting and defining career goals and for obtaining employment. Faculty and staff members assisting students cannot assume responsibility for educational and career decisions or for employment. Students who wish to work on any campus should make initial application at the appropriate campus. Campus vacancy notices are posted at each location. Each new student employee is required to complete a PARTNERS training session before the end of the first semester of employment. Office of Enrollment Services The Office of Enrollment Services provides information about the college to a wide variety of populations such as high school groups, new students, adults, returning students and the health services/business/industry segment. This office handles career days; college nights; high Although the college can provide school visits; information booths at area malls, hospitals, and personnel offices; and many other Delgado recruitment activities within the Greater New Orleans area. Scholarships for entering students are coordinated by this office. The scholarship deadline is February 15 for the fall semester and December 1 for the spring semester. Scholarships are awarded for the fall semester at the Honors Convocation, scheduled in April. The Office of Enrollment Services also sponsors an annual college day held at the City Park and West Bank Campuses. This is an excellent opportunity for students to visit Delgado and also have the opportunity for students to speak to representatives from colleges and universities from Louisiana and Mississippi. Other promotional programs such as counselor days and informational sessions in addition to a variety of newsletters and promotional mailings are provided to interested members of the community. OARS (Orientation Advising Registration Support Services) is an orientation program designed to assist new students in making the transition to Delgado. Each session includes orientation, individual advising, registration (scheduling of classes) and a campus tour. OARS sessions are conducted by Orientation PALS (peer advisors and leaders). OARS is required of all new students entering Delgado in a degree or certificate program. OARS sessions are offered during registration periods for the fall, spring and summer semesters. Appointments for OARS are made at the conclusion of placement testing. selected and trained to help new students to become acclimated to the college lifestyle. PALs are enthusiastic, eager, and committed to giving essential facts and insights into the Delgado experience. Health Service The Delgado Community College Health Service provides emergency and first-aid care for students, staff. and faculty in the event of accidents or sudden illnesses on City Park Campus. Health counseling is available, with referral to appropriate agencies. There is an The Orientation PALs are students who are 97

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