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TRAVELING THE ROAD TO SUCCESS
Spotlight on the Center for Academic Success.
By Donyel L. Griffin
Issue date: 9/5/07 Section: Campus News
Where else on campus can you find a career center, state of the art media equipment, a speech presentation center, a cozy area to hang out at before classes and a Starbucks? No where else but the Center for Academic Success (CAS). Those of us who have been at Kean for a while can remember a time when there was no CAS building, and there was just a construction site. Now, that very same spot which used to be empty has transformed into one of Kean's newest, technologically equipped and multi-purposed places on campus and has been a part of Kean since Spring 2005.
CAS is more than just a building; it is the home to many services in which all Kean students will need at some point. Just to name a few there is the First Year Center, Career Services, Transfer Admissions, the Passport Program and also the English, Communications, Media/Film, and General Education Departments. There also is a myriad of computer labs in the building (13 to be exact), and 20 seminar rooms making the building a great center for technology and lectures.
The entire fourth floor is dedicated towards Communications and Media/Film students. There are special computer labs loaded with computer technology for media students to experience doing projects in their field. The third floor of the building is home to the English Department, faculty offices, and is also where the majority of English classes are held. The Starbucks students usually count on to get something to eat or drink before classes is also located on this floor.
If you are curious as to what the General Education department is about, it is designed to provide Kean students with valuable courses and to prepare you for upper level classes, and it can also be found here.
Throughout the semester sometimes there is a class that
we have problems with no matter how hard we study. For those students who find it hard to grasp certain subjects whether it be Math, English, Spanish, or any other subject can take advantage of the free Tutoring Services available in CAS. There is no need to be embarrassed. We all need help at some point and the tutors at the center are not only skilled in their subject, but are also friendly. During the course of a college students' career, they will have to perform at least one public speaking assignment, if not more. To address this issue the Speech Presentation Lab was opened to help students with one of their biggest fears, public speaking.
Another service which is important for future career skills is the Career Center that can assist students with writing resumes, preparing for interviews, and learning about professionalism.
Some of us have always known what we wanted to do, but for those unsure of what major to choose they can come to this building and visit someone who specializes in the Undecided/Undeclared Student Services for guidance, such as Dr. Stephen Kubow, Jackie Victorero, or Jean Brown.
With everything the CAS has to offer, you will definitely find yourself there whether it be for a class or for a cup of coffee; so make use of everything that CAS can offer!
CAS is more than just a building; it is the home to many services in which all Kean students will need at some point. Just to name a few there is the First Year Center, Career Services, Transfer Admissions, the Passport Program and also the English, Communications, Media/Film, and General Education Departments. There also is a myriad of computer labs in the building (13 to be exact), and 20 seminar rooms making the building a great center for technology and lectures.
The entire fourth floor is dedicated towards Communications and Media/Film students. There are special computer labs loaded with computer technology for media students to experience doing projects in their field. The third floor of the building is home to the English Department, faculty offices, and is also where the majority of English classes are held. The Starbucks students usually count on to get something to eat or drink before classes is also located on this floor.
If you are curious as to what the General Education department is about, it is designed to provide Kean students with valuable courses and to prepare you for upper level classes, and it can also be found here.
Throughout the semester sometimes there is a class that
we have problems with no matter how hard we study. For those students who find it hard to grasp certain subjects whether it be Math, English, Spanish, or any other subject can take advantage of the free Tutoring Services available in CAS. There is no need to be embarrassed. We all need help at some point and the tutors at the center are not only skilled in their subject, but are also friendly. During the course of a college students' career, they will have to perform at least one public speaking assignment, if not more. To address this issue the Speech Presentation Lab was opened to help students with one of their biggest fears, public speaking.
Another service which is important for future career skills is the Career Center that can assist students with writing resumes, preparing for interviews, and learning about professionalism.
Some of us have always known what we wanted to do, but for those unsure of what major to choose they can come to this building and visit someone who specializes in the Undecided/Undeclared Student Services for guidance, such as Dr. Stephen Kubow, Jackie Victorero, or Jean Brown.
With everything the CAS has to offer, you will definitely find yourself there whether it be for a class or for a cup of coffee; so make use of everything that CAS can offer!