By: Rebecca Hugh
On Oct. 4, the Center for Academic Vision and Excellence (the CAVE) hosted a majors fair in the SCC boardrooms between the hours of 11:00 am to 1 pm.
Some of the faculty participants included criminology, English, education, biology, marketing, management, computer science & info. systems, health care, social work, hospitality, religion, economics, math, international tourism and global studies.
Career planning, counseling services, and student success coaches were also present, as some of the academic departments in support of the fair.
Students had the opportunity to speak with faculty representatives from the different academic departments. If a student was still undecided or even interested in inquiring about another major, the fair allowed those students to explore their interests and get recommendations of future careers and job prospects.
Upon entry of the fair, students were given CAVE sponsored tote bags containing a ruled notebook, pen, and multiple handouts explaining how to access the services offered at the CAVE, the peer-assisted learning (PAL) coaching program schedule for the fall of 2017, the academic success workshop schedule and the 2017 fall tutor schedule.
Many of the faculty attendees handed out brochures containing information about their program as well as career options available. Kaitlyn Taylor, a freshman majoring in psychology, found the information she received at the event very enlightening.
“My experience at the majors fair was very insightful. I was able to talk to professors and career planning faculty about my possible career of choice. Initially, I wanted to major in Criminal Justice, but I decided to major in Psychology instead,” said Taylor. “I want to work for the FBI, and when I spoke to some of the professors in the Criminal Justice department, they clarified what route I should take if I want to pursue a career with the FBI. Thus, I got more information which helped me come to a more concrete decision on what I should major in.”
Overall, the fair was a success. Not only were students given helpful tips and meaningful advice, but they were also given a chance to create relationships with faculty from different departments.
