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Show PAGE 16 THE THUNDERBIRD TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 27, 1988 Orientation continues despite name change BY JEFF TEBBS SUSC freshmen are required to register for College Orientation 101). A class dealing with the importance of collegiate awareness and involvement, College Orientation has been mandatory for new students for the past five years under the name Freshman (ARLE COME IN AND TASTE OUR DELICIOUS YOGURT BE SURE TO ENTER OUR SECOND ANNIVERSARY DRAWING FOR FREE PRIZES. 570 SOUTH MAIN STREET wimiwBwwaaRwmannwfar 586-23- 23 amiaeranyw mmMaemuLUi&i Orientation. The course title was changed because the class is not restricted to freshmen and many new students dislike being referred to as freshmen. This class will also be beneficial for those students transfering to SUSC. The purpose is to help answer questions, about the college," said Kim Evans, a secretary in the office of the vice president for student services. College Orientation is a passfail course. Students must attend seven of the 10 weekly sessions. The class is offered 1 a.m. Tuesday, 2 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursday noon in the Thorley Music Recital Hall. For the first four weeks, speakers will address such topics as stress management, intellectual preparation and academic inquiry. The class will then break into smaller groups of approximately 20 students, which faculty and staff will advise for the remainder of the quarter. Students may ask questions about the campus, financial aid, and classes during the small group discussions. "That's why we'll have small groups," said Evans, "to discuss any uncertainties students may have." Students can obtain additional information by contacting either the Registrar's Office at 586-771or Evans at 586-7711 0. 5, Counseling, Testing Center offers a variety of services BY JENNIFER Computerized facilities $4.00 hr. plus incentives Periodic pay increases based on merit Career advancement potential Individual work stations Telemarketing SalesService Program Paid training SMART SUSC's Counseling and Testing Center offers many helpful services to all students. Career counseling helps students decide on a career andor a major. Counselors test students for skills and help them research information in their career area. Personal counseling deals with a range of problems. Cary Dunford conducts hypnotic sessions to regulate stress and pain. He also does marriage and family counseling. Jeff Sheffield said, "We will deal with almost any problem or refer you to a social service center. Problems don't mean you are crazy. We aren't the local nuthouse." As well as counseling, the center also provides an excellent testing program. It is possible to test out of many general education classes by scoring a 21 or above on the English and math sections of the ACT. There are five main areas to test out of by taking the CLEP exam. One must score exceptionally well in English, social science, science and humanities to waive some general education classes. Another credit testing program is the foreign language tests. One may receive credit for scoring a 3 or above on the A.P. test in high school. In general the counseling center is a link between students and school. The counselors are here to help and encourage students to ensure their success. They are located on the bottom floor of the Administration Building. Walk-i- n appointments are allowed between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday thru Friday. Week's events greet students BY RACHEL TALBOT Thundei Week, which began yesterday with activities for incoming freshmen, continues today with a dance at 9 p.m. on the lower Quad. The LDSSA Fall Fair takes place Wednesday at the Institute. Thursday's Progressive Activity offers discounts at several local attractions and begins at 6:30 p.m. The Student Center Fun Night, including free videos, pizza, and game show night, starts Friday at 6 p.m. and ends at 8 p.m. when Chr.s Proctor, a new age guitarist, performs at the Starlight Club. Monty Python's film In Search of the Holy Grail follows Proctor's appearance. Saturday's activities include a cookout at 5:30 p.m. followed by a football game at 7 p.m., and a dance on the Lower Quad. More information concerning Thunder Week is available on SUSC's activity hotline at 586-7799. |