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Sign Language depar tment awaits SACS approval By Rhonda Day Contributor Due to financial struggle since last fall semester, Georgia Perimeter College has faced a road block awaiting their 2013 reaffirmation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to authorize the Sign Language Interpreting Program. “SACS placed GPC on ‘Warning’,” SLIP Department Chair Damita Boyd said. “Therefore GPC cannot yet start the program or become a level II institution.” A level II institution would classify GPC in allowing graduates to receive Baccalaureate Degrees. Boyd, a four-year member of the department chair, said GPC is currently seeking to offer students a Baccalaureate Degree in Sign Language Interpreting. As of now, the college offers three academic programs to students interested in Sign Language and Sign Language Interpreting: an Associate of Arts degree (AA) in Sign Language, an Associate of Applied Science degree (AAS) in Sign Language Interpreting, and Certification in Sign Language Interpreting. The latter two are for students seeking a career in Sign Language Interpreting, while the Associate of Arts is for students who complete
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their two-year academic work and plan to transfwer to four -year colleges and universities, or those coming back into the interpreting program at GPC. General education for an AAS in Sign Language requires about 28-30 hours. “The Certificate Program has no general education,” Boyd said. “But students are encouraged to have a degree already from another institution to enroll in the certification program. The Certification and AAS programs require basic fluency in ASL.” In addition, ASL classes and the Sign Language Interpreting Program seeks to offer strong foundational skills in interpreting and professional conduct, allowing graduates to participate in the community both locally and nationally, as allies and professionals. This initiative supported by the college, and the college through the faculty senate has been approved by the Office of Academic Affairs though GPC still waits for the green light from SACS to trailblaze it into action. The Atlanta Journal Constitution reported that Georgia Perimeter officials expect to have all concerns resolved within a year. “GPC will remain fully accredited through that period,” Georgia Perimeter spokesperson Barbara Obrentz said.
Newton student aff airs counselor teaches students about f ormulating a résumé By Tamesha Campbell
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The content of the résumé is important because it includes an analysis of an individual’s professional experiences and education. Use a maximum of two font styles to maintain consistency, and avoid using borders. Resumes have three main different formats. The chronological format lists education and employment information from most recent to least recent. Resume-writing-tips. com suggests this method for those who have a steady history of employment. It is the most favored by employers because it is the easiest to read. The functional format is for those who have little to no work experience or have been unemployed for some time. It groups experience by types or functions to focus more on an individual’s particular skills. Resume-writing-tips.com warns applicants about this format because it’s not usually preferred
Summer is approaching, and many students are seeking employment. Getting a job can be challenging without the correct resources such as a résumé Student affairs counselor Pamela Coleman hosted a résumé workshop April 1 at the Newton Campus focusing on the Do’s and Don’ts when trying to construct the perfect résumé . “Your résumé will determine how long you will wait in line to be seen and heard,” Coleman said. Résumés should be printed on a letter-sized white or off-white paper in black ink. Ideally, résumés should be one page; however, if important information cannot be omitted, two pages will be acceptable. When it comes to the content, include name, address, telephone number and email address centered at the top of page. Do not title the page as “Resume” because the employer
by employers, but still can come in handy for those who have a good amount of volunteer, project and student activity work. Lastly, a combination method uses both formats to structure a detailed outline of work history. Coleman said in order to get some booster points, include extracurricular activities, any awards received and any volunteer experience. It is important to tailor the information in order to gear towards the specific requirements of the company. Spend time to write a well-organized resume and seek assistance from English professors if needed. Any typos and grammatical errors will give the employer a negative impression of the applicant. “You have 30 seconds to sell yourself to the employer,” said Coleman. Therefore it is important to have a precise, clear-cut resume. A well-written resume will give candidates a chance of being selected for an interview, so spend time in preparing it.
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