Lost in a crowd? Not at Southeast! Students come from all over the United States and from more than 40 countries around the world. A mediumsized university, Southeast has freshman class sizes averaging 25-30 students. Our overall student-faculty ratio is 18 to 1, and students consistently rate the effectiveness of instructors significantly higher than the national average. As one student summed it up, “They’re teachers. They’re mentors. They’re top-notch professionals.”
Real-Life Professional Experience Are You an Honor Student? Honors Program students thrive in small classes designed for active participation and scholarly inquiry with their honors colleagues and professors. Honors students choose from a variety of courses that satisfy their degree and Honors Program requirements. Opportunities to live in honors housing, use the latest technology and participate in field trips and research underscore the importance of the Honors Program within the University’s educational mission.
Want to Study Abroad? How would you like to spend a semester studying in London? You can do that. Want to student teach in Wales? You can do that. How about holidays in Mexico and summer vacation in Germany— with academic credit for all? You can do that, too. In fact, Southeast offers more than 30 study-abroad programs, giving our students an “international” perspective of the world.
Schedule a tour at WWW.SEMO.EDU or call (573) 651-2590
Do you see yourself in the White House? Several Southeast students did, and one even worked for the President’s chief of staff! Other students have had internships or clinical experiences with syndicated newspapers, international corporations, major hospitals and innovative school districts. Internships are an essential part of the educational process. One hundred percent of our programs provide you with experiential learning—learning outside the traditional classroom—that makes you more marketable upon graduation.
FOR MISSOURI STUDEN
TS
The Southeast Tuition Guarantee Program caps the increases that a Missouri undergraduate student will experience during the time it takes to receive a college education. There is nothing to sign. This is a promise to those who enroll beginning in fall 2008 and continuing through spring 2012. Incidental fees (tuition) for Missouri resident undergraduate students will not raise more than $400 per year.
!"#$%&'()'*$++,-"#
COLLEGE OF
s The Donald L. Harrison College of Business has earned elite AACSB International accreditation —a recognition earned by only 10 percent of universities offering business degrees.
The Harrison College of Business is housed in Robert A. Dempster Hall, a totally Wi-Fi environment featuring an electronic presentation lab and more than 400 networked computers with the latest software.
outheast has one of the finest colleges of business in the Midwest. The Donald L. Harrison College of Business is accredited by AACSB International—considered the gold standard of business school accreditation. It is an honor held by only 10 percent of institutions offering business degrees worldwide. As a Southeast business graduate, you will be in demand. Graduates enjoy a job placement rate approaching 100 percent within the first year after graduation. You will have the opportunity to get an education in global business by participating in a variety of study-abroad opportunities.
In addition to its national reputation, the business program is one of the most popular among Southeast students. You may choose from many career fields including accounting, economics, finance, management, marketing, international business and management information systems.
Class materials can be accessed through podcasting/vodcasting in MP3, MP4, RSS or Atom formats, with new technologies developing rapidly. Dempster Hall is a totally Wi-Fi environment.
Internship programs give you hands-on experience with companies nationwide. Other active learning experiences include team projects with local and regional companies, opportunities to manage the college’s financial portfolio, visits to the New York Stock Exchange or the Chicago Board of Trade and opportunities to participate in the International Business Study Tour. One hundred percent of our students have the opportunity to participate in internships.
Our faculty—nearly all of whom hold doctorate degrees—teach in classes with around 21 students. This personalized learning takes place in the Robert A. Dempster Hall where you will have access to existing and emerging technology available 24/7.
We have extended teaching and learning beyond the static terminal of desktop computers to anytime, any place, anywhere via iPods, laptops and other wireless devices.
Our students score among the top 25 percent of business students from more than 300 colleges and schools of business who take the national Major Field Achievement Test in Business. The strength of the program also is measured by the job placement rate among business majors, which is 98 percent within one year after graduation. Our graduates work in such prestigious firms as KPMG International, American Airlines, Price Waterhouse Coopers, Maritz, Procter & Gamble and Anheuser-Busch.
For three consecutive years, Princeton Review recognized the Harrison College of Business among the top business programs in the nation.
Employers and students value our techno-savvy environment. In a 2006 survey of 98 nationally known business programs, Southeast ranked in the top 7 percent in learning to use and manage technology.
The Harrison College of Busin ess boasts a 98% job placement rate.
COLLEGE OF
T
Southeast is the nation’s only twotime winner of the prestigious Christa McAuliffe Showcase for Excellence Award, recognizing excellence in teacher education and in science and math.
Southeast’s education program is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education and is featured as one of 20 national model programs selected by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities.
he difference between the teacher education program at Southeast and many others is the fact that our students get firsthand experience in the classroom beginning with the freshman year and concluding with a semesterlong student teaching experience in two schools. Just how good is Southeast’s teacher education program? Southeast is the nation’s only twotime winner of the prestigious Christa McAuliffe Showcase for Excellence Award, recognizing excellence in teacher education and in science and math.
You will experience a variety of teaching settings culminating with a full semester of student teaching during your senior year—not the traditional 8 or 9 weeks, but 16 full weeks of actual on-the-job training. This experience can be in the immediate area or in one of more than 50 countries in Asia, Latin America, Africa, Europe, the South Pacific and the Middle East, or in a Native American school in the United States. You also can choose a semester-long program in Russian language and culture or a semester teaching at-risk students in Europe.
Our education program is fully accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and is featured as one of 20 national model programs selected by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU). Southeast’s leadership in education has led to its acceptance into the prestigious Renaissance Group of Institutions.
Middle and secondary education students can choose from more than 15 subject area majors. Southeast also offers a range of graduate school options, including master’s and specialist degrees, as well as a cooperative Ed.D. program in education.
At Southeast, we have built our reputation on active learning and realworld experience. Because you will begin assisting and observing in area classrooms starting in your freshman year, you will accumulate more teaching practice and knowledge than graduates from other universities. This approach gives you a distinct advantage in the job market.
The national recognition of the College of Education is rivaled only by its international distinction. The American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE) has presented the college with the “Best Practice Award for Global and International Teacher Education”—an award recognizing exemplary practice in the cultural, global and international arenas. In addition, Southeast was one of only 33 institutions nationwide to be selected as part of the White House Conference on Education, an honor which no other Missouri institution has ever received. The international recognition that the education program has received highlights our college’s pivotal role in preparing teachers for the nation’s schools.
Southeast teacher education students get first-hand experience in the classroom beginning with the freshman year and concluding with a semester-long student teaching experience.
COLLEGE OF
P
Facilities on campus such as the Athletic Training Laboratory, the Bone Density Laboratory, the Speech and Hearing Clinic and a police academy prepare you to compete for exciting careers.
rograms in the health and human services fields combine theory and practice ensuring that graduates are competitive in the job market. Careers in these fields are consistently among the “25 Hottest Careers” nationally. In the next few years, the number of positions in these areas is expected to grow.
Our sport management program is one of approximately 40 undergraduate programs approved by the primary professional organization in this field. Graduates work in sales and marketing, communications and administration of the sport business.
If you choose to study health, fitness, athletic training, exercise science or sport management, you are prepared to enter dynamic and varied careers. Recreation majors study management, therapeutic recreation, commercial recreation and outdoor recreation. Careers abound in private, governmental, corporate and educational settings. In addition, we prepare K-12 teachers in the areas of developmental physical education, sport pedagogy and adapted physical education. A major in exercise science, athletic training or health promotion prepares you to work with physically active individuals and to help them recognize, prevent and rehabilitate injuries. Employment includes private, public, corporate-based and hospital-based settings. Cuttingedge facilities, such as the Human Performance Laboratory, Athletic Training Laboratory and the Bone Density Laboratory prepare you to compete for exciting careers.
Our nationally accredited nursing programs offer technologyenriched course work, preparing you to work in America’s current health care climate. Demand for baccalaureate-prepared nurses and master-prepared family nurse practitioners is high. Those seeking employment enjoy a 100 percent employment rate at graduation. A nationally accredited social work program provides the oppor tunity to serve. One innovative stipend program for students interested in public child welfare leads to guaranteed employment with the Missouri Division of Family Services immediately upon graduation.
Approximately 10 percent of our nation’s population has some type of communication disorder, and there has been steady growth in employment for speech-language pathologists. Our nationally accredited program in communication disorders, with the on-campus Speech and Hearing Clinic, serves as a valuable testing and treatment service to our students.
Many of the College of Health and Human Services academic departments are housed in Crisp Hall, including Nursing, Social Work and Criminal Justice.
Human environmental studies focuses on health and well-being. If you are interested in nutrition, the American Dietetics Association nationally accredits our dietetics program, as well as our postgraduate internship. If you major in child development, you will be placed for pre-school teaching experience in one of our nationally accredited childcare centers. Family studies majors work with a variety of ages in the Hoover Eldercare Center or Horizon Center. Fashion merchandising, hospitality management and interior design students find internships in area businesses and in large metropolitan areas.
With internships and clinical training, the College of Health and Human Services produces competitive graduates with exceptional passing rates on national certification exams. Criminal justice students benefit from theory and experiential learning, including the availability of a police academy on campus and the state-of-the-art Missouri Highway Patrol Crime Lab. Focus areas include law enforcement, corrections or social rehabilitation with internships available in local, state and federal agencies. Southeast is one of 37 institutions nationwide selected to partner with the U.S. Marshals Service. Criminal justice students who successfully complete the paid internship program are ready for employment by the Marshals Service after graduation.
The Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program prepares you to become an Air Force officer while completing University requirements for a bachelor’s degree in your chosen field and receiving a minor in Air Force ROTC. Upon graduation, students have a guaranteed job in the U.S. Air Force.
Criminal justice students benefit from theory and experiential learning, including the availability of a police academy on campus and the state-of-the-art Missouri Highway Patrol Crime Lab.
COLLEGE OF
P
Our public relations program is one of only 19 institutions (none in Missouri) that holds certification by the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA).
rograms in the College of Liberal Arts provide you with the critical thinking and communication skills needed to face a changing society and an increasingly competitive job market. An education in liberal arts offers broad-based training for careers in business, the arts, media, education and the legal profession. You will become involved in art shows, debates, and television and radio productions, as well as experiments in psychology labs. Our students have made politics come alive by working on political campaigns and by serving as interns in the German government and with the White House Press Corps. Southeast has joined 109 other institutions worldwide in securing prestigious mass communication program accreditation by the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications (ACEJMC). Only one other institution in Missouri, the University of Missouri-Columbia, has this elite accreditation. In addition, our public relations program is one of only 19 institutions—none in Missouri—that holds certification by the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). Southeast is now positioned among only eight other institutions in the world that have both recognitions from ACEJMC and PRSA.
Campus media, student publications and internships prepare you for a wide range of exciting careers. Internships are available on campus with the National Public Radio (NPR) affiliate 90.9 KRCU FM, the student-managed FM station 103.7 KDMC, the Arrow student newspaper and the “U2” campus cable television station. Students also work with the latest desktop publishing equipment and software for advertising, journalism and public relations.
Our historic preservation program is one of only four such programs in the United States that offers a four-year degree. A field school and an extensive nationwide internship program give you the opportunity to put classroom concepts into practice.
If you are a budding author, you will be surrounded by a world of writing and publishing when you become a part of an on-campus community of writer-publishers with the student literary magazine, Journey, which recently received first place in the Southern Literary Festival Competition. Imagine how you will feel studying our exclusive William Faulkner collection or holding a book inscribed by Albert Einstein.
Student organizations provide you the opportunity to spend time with students who share your interests, such as Southeast’s chapter of Psi Chi—the National Honor Society for psychology students. This chapter recently was given the highest award from the American Psychological Association, distinguishing it as the “best chapter in the nation.” Psi Chi and the Psychology Club co-sponsor the annual Student Research Conference, an event that gives you the opportunity to display your scholarly endeavors.
ACCREDITATION
CERTIFICATION
If you are among the few who effectively combine communication, thinking skills and technology, a major in the liberal arts could be a path to a rewarding future.
EXAMPLES OF LIBERAL ARTS ACTIVITIES u u
u u
u u u
u u u u u
u
u
Arrow Student Newspaper Creative Minds Advertising Association Debate Team Historic Preservation Association Journey Student Magazine KRCU National Public Radio KDMC-LPFM Student Public Radio National Broadcasting Society Pre-Law Club Psi Chi National Honor Society Psychology Club Public Relations Student Society of America Society of Professional Journalists U2 Campus Television
SCHOOL OF
T Southeast provides a combination of traditional classroom learning with real-world experience that makes students more marketable upon graduation.
oday’s industrial and agricultural environment is vast, dynamic and highly dependent on technology. It is impossible to imagine sending graduates out into today’s society without the latest technical and management skills. These careers require skilled individuals with college degrees who can apply and manage technology to solve problems, and who can learn and adjust to advances in technology.
At Southeast, technology is one of our hallmarks! The School of Polytechnic Studies was created in recognition of the technical and management needs of industry and agriculture. The Otto and Della Seabaugh Polytechnic Building is a state-of-the-art facility that has the finest classrooms, laboratories and equipment in an ergonomic setting designed to promote student learning. In addition, the new Charles L. Hutson Agriculture Greenhouse, the irrigated turf plots, and the University Farm all add new dimensions to the agriculture and horticulture programs.
Degrees from the Departments of Agriculture and Industrial and Engineering Technology prepare graduates for careers in today’s changing high-tech society. The quality of our programs is recognized regionally and nationally. The Department of Industrial and Engineering Technology has programs accredited by the National Association of Industrial Technology and has the designation as a Missouri Center of Excellence in Advanced Manufacturing Technology.
The School of Polytechnic Studies combines traditional classroom learning with real-world experience to make our students more marketable upon graduation. The internship and student research programs, the University Farm, the horticulture greenhouse, the Rice Research Station and the Technology Resource Center provide opportunities for practical experience. It is truly an exciting time to begin your study in the School of Polytechnic Studies as graduates currently enjoy a placement rate near 100 percent.
Southeast Polytechnic Studies graduates currently enjoy a placement rate near 100 percent.
FACILITIES u
u
u
u
u
u
u
u
u
u
A 252-acre University farm utilizing the latest in beef production and row crop technology A 110-acre rice research station, home of the Missouri Rice Breeder A new 11,000-square-foot agriculture greenhouse complex A 4,000-square-foot Technology Resource Center to promote interaction with area industries A vineyard under development *10 million Otto & Della Seabaugh Polytechnic Building (more than 80,000 square feet of classroom and lab space) Thirteen laboratories with the latest high-tech equipment Designated Center of Excellence in Advanced Manufacturing Technology Six classrooms with multimedia instructional technology and Internet access Seven networked computer labs
COLLEGE OF
O
Our selection by NASA to host the NASA Educator Resource Center for the state of Missouri is a testament to the rigor and reputation of our science, math and technology programs.
ur engineering physics program is nationally accredited by the Accrediting Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET), which means that, as a graduate, you are eligible to become a registered professional engineer. Having this certification greatly improves your employment opportunities. Since the program received ABET accreditation, the number of engineering physics majors has doubled. ABET is the sole accrediting body of engineering programs, and Southeast is one of only 17 similarly named engineering programs nationwide to receive such accreditation. At the foundation of your success is an active faculty of teacher-scholars supported by well-equipped laboratories. Our nationally recognized faculty provide personalized instruction along with unique undergraduate research oppor tunities. Efficiently designed facilities and laboratories, along with state-of-the-art software and computer technology, give you a dynamic environment for learning. You will find low student-instructor ratios and personalized academic advising.
If you major in chemistry, you will benefit from a degree program certified by the American Chemistry Society. Career opportunities in chemistry-related fields are numerous, and medical technology graduates enjoy a job placement rate of 100 percent.
The popular field of environmental science gives you the opportunity to study environmental protection, law, health and compliance. Our math students have finished first in national competition, and recently one of our students was named to the USA Today Academic All-American Team, an honor given to only 60 of the nation’s top students. Others have gone on to some of the most recognized graduate programs in the country.
Through a partnership with the Missouri Highway Patrol Crime Lab, you may work alongside experienced criminologists who have access to modern technology, including spectrometry and chromatography equipment, as well as ballistics analysis, DNA testing, serology and fingerprinting.
If you choose to study computer science, you will take courses taught by faculty who bring valuable experience to the classroom. State-of-the-art computer labs reserved for computer science majors are maintained in Robert A. Dempster Hall. Computer science graduates have gone on to study in some of the country’s premier institutions and have been employed by countless prestigious firms. You are encouraged to take advantage of the variety of field experiences available. Biology majors may choose to spend a summer studying marine biology in Mississippi at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory conducting experiments on a research vessel. You may study at the widely known Danforth Plant Science Center in St. Louis or immerse yourself in chemistry during a summer working for Pfizer.
The College of Science and Mathematics prepares you for careers in one of the many financially rewarding fields of tomorrow.
Although entry into medical school is highly competitive, Southeast students have been accepted at a rate of 72 percent, considerably higher than the national average.
.$+%'$#&'/$+0,1'*"%%$#&
SCHOOL OF
W Our expanding emphasis on the visual and performing arts is one of the reasons we are one of the fastest-growing universities in the state of Missouri.
A picturesque setting on the banks of the Mississippi River provides a dynamic location for the new River Campus, home of the Earl and Margie Holland School of Visual and Performing Arts.
As a dance student, you will experience the intensity of ballet, the freedom of jazz dance and the challenges of modern dance in a facility that affords ample space for practice and an impressive venue in which to perform.
ith the opening of the new River Campus in 2007, Southeast came under the national spotlight. While many universities struggle with enrollment, Southeast is growing rapidly and has even enjoyed the incredible experience of opening this new campus for the visual and performing arts. State-of-the-art performance facilities provide you the opportunity to perform in dance programs, choral and orchestral concerts, plays, musicals and theatre events. Art, dance, music and theatre have a new home on the property of a 150-year-old riverfront seminary. The historic 19th century structure has been renovated for classrooms, lecture halls, studios, and music recital spaces. An adjacent facility houses large and small performance theatres, art studio spaces and costume and scene shops. Bringing all the visual and performing arts together in one location creates unique opportunities for you to experience innovative degree programs, such as the new Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) and an interdisciplinary program that combines dance, music and theatre.
As an art major, you can expand your talent in facilities that allow you to study not only traditional approaches to art, but also to experience the latest technology for producing art. If music is your forte, you will be thrilled when you play or sing in one of the new performance halls. New practice rooms, as well as the latest composition technology, allow you to receive classical training in state-of-the-art facilities.
Southeast’s history of thrilling theatrical performances continues with new energy as the River Campus pairs the University’s lively theatre program with a spacious new performance hall and a smaller flexible theatre. Our students have showcased their talents around the world, serving as apprentices in New York theatres, studying music in Germany and art in Italy, singing in Carnegie Hall and marching in Scotland’s famous military Tattoo. In addition, our graduates have gone on to some of the country’s premier graduate programs, including the New England Conservatory of Music, the Juilliard School and Indiana University.
Do you see yourself “on Broadway” or singing in a world-famous concert hall? What about studying music in a country that gave birth to the likes of Bach and Beethoven? If this appeals to you, then Southeast is the place for you.
MUSICAL PERFORMANCE GROUPS u u u u u
u u u
u u u
u u u
Brass Quintet Cantus Choralis Choral Union (open to all) Flute Choir Golden Eagles Marching Band Guitar Ensemble Jazz Ensemble Musical Theatre/Opera Workshops Redhawk Concert Band Southeast Chamber Winds Southeast Percussion Ensemble Southeast Show Band University Choir University Symphony Orchestra
Some of the Above Require Auditions
GETTI NG I N VOLV ED
Finding something to do is not a problem at Southeast. Your biggest challenges will be setting priorities, making choices and using your free time wisely. The night with “nothing going on” is rare—maybe nonexistent. A typical week offers a women’s soccer match, a classical music concert, a comedy act sponsored by Student Activities Council, a dance and an intramural sports tournament. The beautiful Show Me Center is a performance arena that hosts entertainers, concerts, ice shows and Division I men’s and women’s basketball.
Division I Athletics
s
outheast competes in NCAA Division I athletics in the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC). Teams and athletes from Southeast have a winning tradition, not only at the conference level, but also in NCAA championship competition. Whether you’re a member of our intercollegiate teams or a fan cheering them on to victory, athletics is an exciting part of life at Southeast!
NCAA DIVISION I ATHLETICS OHIO VALLEY CONFERENCE Men’s Sports Baseball Basketball Cross Country Football Track (indoor/outdoor) Women’s Sports Basketball Cross Country Gymnastics Soccer Softball Tennis Track (indoor/outdoor) Volleyball
The Student Aquatic Center features a recreation pool , a six-lane, 25-yard lap pool and educational water amenities.
Get Fit. Get Healthy. Have Fun! Do you like playing sports, but don’t have the time or interest to join a college varsity team? Would you like to learn to play a sport you’ve never tried? Intramural and club sports are an excellent way to get your exercise, relieve the stress of school and make new friends. Southeast offers a variety of intramural sports and club teams. If you are not interested in organized team sports, check out the 90,000-square-foot Student Recreation Center including our brand new aquatic center, which features a recreational pool and whirlpool, a six-lane 25-yard lap pool and a climbing wall.
INTRAMURAL SPORTS
In addition to basketball courts, the center also features racquetball courts, a large weight room and cardio equipment area, as well as an indoor track.
u
A second recreation center is located on the south campus to create maximum opportunity for you to visit and work out. If you are into fitness or simply enjoy athletic competition from time to time, you will find yourself a regular at the “Rec Center.”
u
u u u u u
u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u
Badminton Basketball Billiards Darts Dodgeball Flag Football Floor Hockey Golf Indoor Soccer Inner Tube Water Polo Putt Putt Racquetball Sand Volleyball Soccer Softball Swimming Table Tennis Tennis Ultimate Frisbee Volleyball Walleyball Washers Wiffleball Wrestling
Join the Club Do you have a hobby? Look around and you will probably find a group of students who share your interests. Maybe you will join a marketing club or the computer science club, the Spanish club or the Student National Education Association. If your interest is psychology, you surely will want to become a member of the Psi Chi Club—recently named national psychology honor society chapter of the year!
SPORT CLUBS u u u u u u u u u u
Bass Anglers Fencing Judo Rock Climbing Roller Hockey Soccer (Men’s & Women’s) Swimming Tae Kwon Do Ultimate Frisbee Volleyball (Men’s & Women’s)
Whether it’s a late-night pizza run, registering student voters or cheering the Redhawks on to another victory, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to get involved at Southeast!
You Can Become a Leader Visit our beautiful, safe campus where you will find students who are wonderfully diverse, friendly and fun loving. Southeast has a well-trained, fulltime police force that protects students 24/7.
L
eadership, organization and teamwork—these are skills you need. With more than 150 organizations at Southeast, there are activities to help you gain these skills. You’ll find these activities also are a great deal of fun! If you see yourself planning entertainment and activities such as concerts, celebrity lectures and movies, then explore the Student Activities Council (SAC). Student Government can provide you with a voice in campus politics and procedures affecting students. If journalistic experience is something you’re after, check out the Arrow, our award-winning newspaper, or the campus magazine, Journey. Or gain broadcast experience on the campus cable television station or on the two radio stations on campus. If you’re musically inclined, whether or not you’re a music major, consider joining the internationally acclaimed Golden Eagles Marching Band, the symphony orchestra,
the wind symphony, flute choir, guitar ensemble, concert or jazz bands or the University Choir. In 1999 the Golden Eagles performed at the prestigious Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Scotland and were asked to return in 2008. They are only the second U.S. university band invited to do so. Speech fans can experience the thrill of debate on Southeast’s winning forensics and debate team, while theatre enthusiasts can display a multitude of talents in the various plays pro duced each year.
Mass communication majors engage in a variety of professional clubs including the Creative Minds Advertising Association, College Radio Association and Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA). In addition, you may opt to participate in a variety of leadership programs including the nationally recognized Emerging Leaders program. And many students choose community service as an outlet for their personal goals and energy. Soon, you could be a very busy college student!
Southeast is a leader when it comes to preparing you for a career. At Southeast, all students have two advisors: academic and career.
What are you doing after graduation?
s
tudents say the most important reason they attend college is to get a better job. Southeast is a leader when it comes to preparing you for a career. At Southeast, all students have two advisors: academic and career. Building on that strong combination, we take career preparation to a higher level. We have proficiency checks in place to ensure that you graduate with the knowledge and skills to help land your dream job.
Across the curriculum, technology enhances learning—in language labs, in the management of stock portfolios, in learning the latest nursing techniques, in chemistry and graphic design, in education and in sophisticated science labs.
Here is how it works. You first complete a career assessment, then learn to interact with Missouri’s employment Web page and prepare a resume and cover letter. Later in your program, our team of professionals, including a full-time campus internship coordinator and a career specialist located in St. Louis, works with you to identify internships and career opportunities. Before you know it, you will be graduating and getting your first paycheck!
A recent spring break trip to the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, D.C. found some of our best and brightest students learning from leading minds in international policy issues—nationally known policy makers like Sam Nunn and Henry Kissinger to name a few.
Fraternities and Sororities If you “go Greek,” you may choose from national fraternities and sororities—well established organizations in which members participate in community service, intramural sports, scholarship activities, leadership development and fundraising events. Last year Greek organizations donated thousands of dollars to local charities. They also provide terrific “home-away-from-home” experiences. Fraternity and sorority membership is a great way to make the sometimes-overwhelming college experience a bit more personal. A multi-million dollar renovation was completed in the housing complex, which added amenities— both functional and aesthetic.
Southeast’s residence halls come in many different styles including community-style, suite-style, small-group living and apartments. To accommodate remarkable growth, a new residence hall is planned for fall 2009.
Living on Campus
L
iving on campus is an integral part of the college experience. Students who live in one of Southeast’s 12 residence halls eat their meals in one of the dining areas, study in the lounges or computer labs, and sleep—when there’s time!
You have many choices about where you will live including suite-style living with a private bath, walk-in closet and laundry facilities on each floor. Your residence has the necessary furniture, but the makeover begins when you bring in your own with plants, posters, pictures, etc. Each room has access to long-distance telephone service, voicemail and 24-hour Internet access.
Southeast’s residence halls come in many different styles including community-style, suite-style, group living and apartments. Generally, students share a double room with a roommate. This arrangement gives new students opportunities to meet other students and to get to know the campus. Each floor or wing is staffed with a community advisor who is available to connect you to University resources. Dining on campus isn’t just grabbing fast food and running— it can be a culinary experience! Students living in the residence halls can choose from three main dining areas open from early morning to midnight. There’s always someplace to pick up a bagel, salad or pizza, or it can be an opportunity to enjoy a leisurely meal with friends and have a lively discussion about today’s psychology lecture.
Many consider Southeast’s residence halls to be the best in the state of Missouri.
The University Center, Southeast’s campus union, provides space for meetings, food service, a bookstore, computer labs and much, much more.