2002-2003 - The University of Scranton

JANE KOPAS WOMEN’S CENTER
The Jane Kopas Women’s Center fosters a campus community in which women and
men can live in a climate of mutual respect, understanding and equality, and where women
are encouraged to reach their fullest potential. It provides a safe, comfortable and educational
environment in which students, faculty, staff and members of the community can
learn about the current and historical role of women in society and where they can explore
issues of gender equality, diversity and social justice.
Both women and men are encouraged to attend the Center’s co-curricular programs on
gender and diversity issues and to use its resource center for courses, special projects or
personal enrichment. Books, periodicals, videos, tapes, internet access, and informational
pamphlets are available for use, and the Center is also a place to learn about internship possibilities
and conferences.
The Jane Kopas Women’s Center’s central location on the ground level of Fitch Hall
and its comfortable atmosphere make it a place to get away from the daily stress of college
life. There is always a need for work-study students and volunteers to serve the campus
community. Interested students can call (570) 941-6194 or visit the Center from 10:00 a.m.
to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
CAREER SERVICES
Career Services helps students focus on career directions that are consistent with their
unique talents, aspirations, and vision for living. Professional counselors can help students
discover links between their personal traits and career options through individual counseling,
workshops, and many other electronic and hard-copy resources available at the Career
Services Office.
Students who are looking for related work experience while they are attending the
University can benefit from the Career Experience Program and other internship-related
services. As students near graduation they can receive training in resume and cover-letter
writing and in interview and job-search technique. They are also able to participate in
employer on-campus recruiting visits, employment fairs, and the annual Law School Fair.
The Career Services Office is located on the third floor of Elm Park Church and is
open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday (570-941-7640).
COUNSELING CENTER
Sometimes students have personal problems they may wish to discuss with a counselor.
These may be related to the transition from high school to college or to decisionmaking
regarding a variety of challenges that may occur for college students. These may
also include such things as relationships, alcohol and other drug use, or family issues.
The Counseling Center is staffed by psychologists, certified counselors and a licensed
social worker who are available to help students make the most they can out of their years
at the University. Sometimes finding ways to talk about the stresses of life can make the
difference between an average college experience and an exceptional one.
The Center, which is located in McGurrin Hall, second floor, is open from 8:30 a.m. to
4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Later evening sessions may be available by appointment,
and emergency crisis consultation is available on a 24-hour basis from September
through May while classes are in session by contacting Public Safety 941-7777 to reach the
counselor on-call. For Counseling Center appointments, students can call (570) 941-7620
or stop by the Center.
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