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Show :iix 6 - DIXIESUNNEINS.COM 28 2018 FEBRUARY WE work study gives students hand up G 0, Nelson said DSU and its resources have helped her become a critical part in VAZQUEZ BY NAOMI naomivazquez Dixie State University offers job opportunities for students on campus and through the Work Study Program. Student Employment Specialist Cheryl Brandt said there are usually 10 to 15 total jobs on campus from custodial work to dining services. Recently, Career Services has started web-sit- e using Handshake, a DSU all that connects students with employers, including employers, in their hiring process. "We're trying to educate the employers on campus to go through Handshake for their needs," Brandt said. Brandt said she usually posts availabilities on campus for grounds work, custodial work, mail services, dining services and IT, which are the main employers who offer student , , us F I I l , 1 41 1 positions. McKenzie Nelson, a junior psychology ma- jor from Seattle, said she wanted an job because of the convenience. She began as a technical writing intern for Career Services and is now assistant internship coordinator. Nelson is also an intern and DSU chapter president for us Oncotelligent, a I. non-prof- it organization that focuses on cancer research. Nelson created the first chapter of Oncotelligent, and her template is being used as a tool for new chapters to develop internationally. "I definitely owe this to me working in the Career Center," Nelson said. "I don't know why anyone wouldn't be looking for us opportunities." FEB. Si - AT&T Cody Eckman looses a record for the fiscal year ending on this day. BILLION At Dixie State University, there exists a group of students whose primary job is to distribute funding for the furtherance of academic endeavors. 1997 - Smokers must prove they are over 18 to purchase cigarettes in US Source: onthisday.com t SPECIAL DAIS COMING UP March 2: Dr !JO 1 IS,t, 414ngD"' 1,14i ts,N 0 I I I A !!:; .,?..:,,,,..::4,,,,:,,,,,,.,;,,,;.,,,,,,,,,,:;,.,,,,..-1,,,:,,,,,,,::- I, helping Oncotelligent grow and find support on university campuses, and she recommends seeking positions to every R, us student. Brandt said although there are a variety of s you thcro are Ito, 1 VhDl'ite, 'A Vlk 1 ' us ( , , - ; . , , i ; ' ..- i '. .. y ;( .. - , .. ; ( , . f , Just aWaY - , Unive "J Positions include: I i,11 tit a 1 Dining services I , I Custodial work I and Ja Who is eligible for services I ct le7or St. Study? IT in Students who received financial aid , 0 Seuss Day March 2nd is the birthday of Theodor Seuss Geisel, or Dr. Seuss as he's more commonly known, and therefore is a celebration of his huge collec- tion of work. Every major department and college at DSU has a student liaison (called a student senator) tasked with meeting with department heads and member of the student government, hearing student requests for funding, and writing bills to provide that funding. Gabby Benson, a senior communication major from Murray, serves as the senator of the communication department at DSU. Benson has served since the spring of 2017. "I was replacing a guy who had to quit Benson said. "I got thrown in last spring and just decided to reapply because I liked it so much." Senate positions are posted in the spring and students are encouraged to get involved, Benson said. "It's an application process," Benson said. "You'll go onto OrgSync and submit an application. You have to be declared in the major of your mid-year- March 4: Grammar Day Today, watch where you put that apostrophe, know the right 'there', and make sure you use the right colon. Source: thefactsite.com ," department or college in order to apply." After an application is submitted, the applicant is called in to interview with a panel consisting of someone from the student government, the outgoing senator of the desired department and someone else representing the department or college. Tyler Eddington, a senior finance major from Las Vegas, serves as the senator of the school of business at DSU and became a senator after being recommended for the position. "I was presented the opportunity and thought it would be a good experience," Eddington said. "By the time I was recommended, I knew most of the teachers in the school of business and respected one of the previous senators a lot, and I thought I might as well go after some of the same things. It was a respected position that I was excited to take." Eddington said every student should get more involved at DSU and recommended the senate as a great way to start. "A lot of people think we don't do anything because we're not over things like the 'Wednes-activities or the events that the student government typically puts on," Eddington said. "But we the place friend Students who are in good academic standing Students who are taking nine lunch a mer made As are w teal a withil with arour ru Students who are in need. Grounds work IN their Students who are passing 67 percent of their classes. 0 Ge and I degreeseeking credits students to work on campus," Watson said. "Our departments are required to work around students' school schedule; they cannot schedule them during class time." Work Study positions are o Owl -- -" positions. "It is very convenient for DSU library along with more opportunities. "We have an America Reads position where students will actually go to elementary schools to tutor in reading and math," Watson said. "We also have our educational department where we have students help with the preschool." " . I oh-s- degree-seekin- positions, Testing Center jobs, or positions in the d .', I 'S called Work Study. Work Study positions are offered to students who receive financial aid, are in good academic standing, taking g at least nine credits, are passing 67 percent of all attempted credits and demonstrate need. Lindsey Watson, financial aid Work Study coordinator, said this year there are 186 individual Work Study get for the year. Work Study offers a variety of jobs, which may include teacher's assistant 1 ,,.,.' ? program available by department, and the type of positions and number of positions fluctuate based on the bud- , ' . . ,- I 166 individual Work Study positions. ? on campus are through a d i I 3 :, : I - jobs available, most of the opportunities federally-funde- irrI il irLi , i gliste ties it ; 0 Z -- , 0Z m u) 0T u) a ,aaava,amowo.a.teabaao.kev...Aa,Woba.......a.m0autoodP...,. cz z m t '!: 4 t';'i ';' ( 0 Watson said Work Study offers students a college-friendl- y job with potential to build on social, professional and communication skills. Positions can be found on DSU's financial aid site, and availabilities for the next year will open up July 1. DSU also offers students the option to participate in Cooperative Work Experience, which is a program that offers college credit for working. The number of credit hours a student can earn will be based upon the number of hours they work and requires a weekly meeting with a Work Coop adviser. More information can be found at Career Services on the fifth floor of the Jeffrey R. Holland Centennial Commons Building. Students may apply directly on Handshake for their convenience. They can also reach out to DSU's departmental career coach-es for more assistance on career research, resume re- view, and interview prepa- ration. Appointments with career coaches can be made at Student senators serve, fund academic growth 28 BY CODY ECKMAN 1982 I O"' MAW. like to be involved in more of the individual student lives by helping them with funding and representation." Eddington said when students see something that needs to be improved, he hopes they come to the senate so they can bring the issue'to the rest of the student government and the administration. "Sometimes there are student needs that have to be addressed, and we get to do that," Eddington said. One way that the senate helps meet student needs is through an event they hold each semester called Legislation Day. "Legislation Day is the day we invite students to come and pitch their need or their idea for funding for things that wouldn't typically fall under our bylaws, which restrict and guide our funding rules," Eddington said. Last semester, the senate modeled the funding after the popular reality show, "Shark Tank." Eddington said many clubs, individuals and groups from all departments came and pitched their ideas. Those with the most convincing, complete and effective presentations were awarded funding. In March, the senate will be holding another Legislation Day (calling it "The Luck of the Irish") and Eddington says students are encouraged to prepare well and come present so they can get at the funding, which the senate wants to give them. "I'd love for more students to ask for funding," Eddington said. "We have money that students don't really take advantage of and I can't offer it students have to ask for it." Eddington said funding is available for research, capstone projects, conferences, academic interest trips and more. Students with questions should contact their department's senator. Students interested in becoming members of the senate are encouraged to apply. "It's a great resume builder," Benson said. "Each semester, senators are given an initiative to complete. Being able to show how you specifically made a difference shows employers how creative and motivated you are." Other great benefits include a cash stipend for time served, required leadership courses and the opportunity to make great friends and network with impressive people, Benson said. Luke Kerouac, director of student involvement and leadership said administration is always wanting more students At vers roor uni Iportt ,impa ne-- ( pa Van emy the hers have with Va fess( who to get involved. at th "We're constantly looking in SI for students who are engaged cow in their departments," Kerat th ouac said. "There's not really at C any requirement other than tauo GPA and being involved." Oat Kerouac said students who AnE show they have an interest DS1 always have an edge. "My advice is just to do it get involved," Kerocac said. Interested students must maintain a GPA of 2.75, their major, be in good academic standing and have a desire to give back to DSU. "You're a student, first and foremost," Eddington said. "Good grades, studying and getting help from professors will prepare you best for suecess." Eddington said cultivating a good working relationship with the professors in your department is an important step in finding success and ' de-da- re networking effectively with professors is what he believes got him the opportunity to serve as a senator. Positions for next year's senate open the day after spring break ends and stay open until April 1. The senate meets every Wednesday at 5 p.m. in the Gardner Center and students are welcome to sit in on their proceedings It ;- 0 ir F "I |