Catalog 2010 - Naugatuck Valley Community College - Connecticut ...
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studEnt sErVicEs and ProgrAms<br />
cArEEr sErVicEs<br />
The Career Services Office offers a variety of services to meet the<br />
needs of all students and alumni. Students, prospective graduates<br />
and alumni are eligible to apply for any of the job listings posted<br />
outside our office or around campus. We offer part-time, full-time<br />
and temporary job listings; we announce federal, state and municipal<br />
openings and positions available with placement agencies.<br />
Whether you are looking for academically related employment or<br />
general employment, we can assist you.<br />
Alumni enjoy assistance that provides them with career-related<br />
job leads mailed directly to their home. Alumni and students are<br />
encouraged to take advantage of the following services:<br />
• resume writing workshops<br />
• interview preparation<br />
• career/employment fairs<br />
• job search assistance<br />
• career advising<br />
• employer/job listing database<br />
• on campus interviews and recruitment (as available)<br />
• career resource library<br />
• computers for resume development and internet exploration<br />
For more information, contact Career Services Office, located at<br />
Kinney Hall Room K520 or (203) 575-8223.<br />
workforcE trAnsition sErVicEs<br />
W.I.A. Programs<br />
The federal Workforce Investment Act (W.I.A.) offers a comprehensive<br />
range of workforce development activities through statewide<br />
and local organizations. <strong>Naugatuck</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>College</strong><br />
is a partner in the Workforce Investment Board in the Greater<br />
Waterbury area. NVCC offers approved programs that provide<br />
education and training to adults and dislocated workers who have<br />
been awarded vouchers under W.I.A., these may include:<br />
• Job Seekers<br />
• Laid-off Workers<br />
• Youth<br />
• Incumbent Workers<br />
• New Entrants to the Workforce<br />
• Veterans<br />
• Persons with Disabilities<br />
• Employers<br />
For more information, or to learn if you qualify, contact your<br />
local Department of Labor at www.CTDOL.state.ct.us. Once<br />
qualified by the D.O.L. students should schedule an appointment<br />
to determine an educational plan.<br />
Lucretia Sveda, Director of Workforce and Transition<br />
2 Crosby Street, Danbury CT 06810<br />
In Danbury: (203) 797-9361 or In Waterbury (203) 575-8221<br />
counsEling sErVicEs<br />
The counselors in the Counseling Center assist students with a<br />
variety of career, academic, transfer, and personal concerns. Appointments<br />
may be made in person in Kinney Hall, K519 or by<br />
phone at (203) 575-8025. You can also email counseling@nvcc.<br />
commnet.edu.<br />
• Academic counseling—Academic counseling is offered to<br />
assist students in recognizing the options that are available<br />
for their educational planning, to illustrate the need to plan<br />
ahead, to learn the language of educational planning, learn the<br />
optimal sequence of courses, identify academic requirements<br />
and electives, educational decision making, and develop an<br />
overall educational plan.<br />
nEw students to the college who want to know about admissions<br />
and program requirements should contact the Admissions<br />
office.<br />
rEturning students to the college should contact their<br />
faculty advisor: A list of advisors can found in the Counseling<br />
Center.<br />
• career counseling—Career counseling is an educational<br />
and developmental process which is dedicated to student<br />
self-realization, self-direction, and to assist in developing<br />
skills in career decision making. The counseling center offers<br />
a variety of career planning opportunities including; a series<br />
of individual sessions, a three credit Career Planning course,<br />
a free 6 week Career Planning Seminar, and a computerized<br />
career program (SIGI 3).<br />
• Personal counseling–The distinguishing characteristic of<br />
counseling is a primary concern with the whole human nature<br />
of the student. Counseling services for personal concerns<br />
are provided by professionally trained counselors. Some<br />
concerns for personal counseling include are but not limited<br />
to; academic issues and dilemmas, making life decisions,<br />
developing self-confidence, managing stress, and alleviating<br />
personal barriers to success in college. Referrals to outside<br />
agencies are made as needed.<br />
• transfer Planning—Students intending to transfer to other<br />
colleges or universities should meet with their academic<br />
advisor, or see a counselor early in their academic studies.<br />
Credits that are transferable and applicable vary from college<br />
to college, so it is critical that students learn about the college<br />
of their choice, and the transfer process for that college. The<br />
Counseling Center annually hosts college transfer fairs for<br />
students in which area colleges and universities participate.<br />
trAnsfEr informAtion<br />
Counselors provide assistance for students who desire to transfer<br />
into a four-year college or university. Application forms are available,<br />
as well as information on the transfer of credits, scholarships,<br />
financial aid, and admission requirements for both in-state and<br />
out-of-state colleges and universities. note: It is also important<br />
that students consult with receiving institutions to confirm that<br />
courses will transfer.<br />
transfer to the connecticut state university system<br />
Graduates of the <strong>Connecticut</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>College</strong>s with a GPA of<br />
2.0 or higher are guaranteed admission to the university of their<br />
choice within the <strong>Connecticut</strong> State University System. Students<br />
must to application deadlines. See the Counseling Center for details.<br />
Special Transfer Compacts have been established between<br />
each of the universities in the <strong>Connecticut</strong> State University System<br />
and <strong>Naugatuck</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>College</strong>. These compacts ensure<br />
academic advising by both the sending and the receiving institution,<br />
and full transferability of coursework. Students must apply<br />
through the Counseling Center prior to completing 15 transferable<br />
credits and follow designated transfer programs.<br />
transfer to the university of connecticut<br />
The University of <strong>Connecticut</strong> offers the Guaranteed Admission<br />
Program, an agreement between the University and the <strong>Connecticut</strong><br />
<strong>Community</strong> <strong>College</strong>s. <strong>Naugatuck</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> students may apply if they:<br />
• Make application through the Counseling Center prior to<br />
completion of 16 transferable credits<br />
• Limit to majors offered in UConn’s <strong>College</strong> of Liberal<br />
Arts and Sciences and <strong>College</strong> of Agriculture and<br />
Natural Resources<br />
• Complete a prescribed articulation program at NVCC<br />
• Earn a minimum 3.0 GPA upon graduation from NVCC<br />
• Observe the application procedures and deadlines within<br />
the agreement
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