The Academic Support and Career (ASC) Center offers academic support and career planning services. Together we help and encourage each other to grow academically and consider God’s call in our lives.
Academic Support
Students seeking academic help may take advantage of a variety of opportunities including:
Food 4 Thought:
The ASC Center hosts these sessions four nights per week. Between the hours of 7 PM and 10 PM, the Center is staffed by student employees to provide assistance in all areas of academics. There may also be additional hours led by students and/or a professor to help prepare for an upcoming exam. In the spring, there are designated Food 4 Thought nights to help sophomores prepare for the CBEST.
Writing Assistance:
At any time, students can email papers to the Academic Support and Career Center for writing assistance and peer reviews. Upon receiving a student’s paper, the ASCC staff will review the paper and email the student back with commendations, recommendations, and advice.
Mentor Groups:
Currently, mentor groups are made up of one upperclassman and two to three freshmen. These groups are encouraged to meet every other week for academic aid and accountability, as well as encouragement and advice for navigating the world of college. These groups are open for anyone to be a part of, and leaders are chosen based on past college success.
Major Decisions:
The ASC Center hosts talks and events related to specific academic areas, such as choosing a major.
Supplemental handouts:
Handouts on study skills, time management, taking notes, and class readings are available in the ASC Center.
Helpful Links
The ASCC has found the following links helpful:
- The OWL at Purdue
Writing and grammar aids, including guides to page formating and citation styles. - Diana Hacker Online
Up-to-date guidelines for MLA, APA, Chicago, and CSE citation styles, as well as instructions for research and other aspects of documentation.
Career Planning
For students needing advice and instruction on preparing for their chosen careers, the ASCC assists students with programs such as:
- “Calling and Careers” seminars where students may hear lectures and have their questions answered by professionals from a variety of fields.
- Workshops on résumés and cover letters.
- Practice job interview sessions to help students prepare for life experiences.
The Career Center is a place to get advice for life planning and career decisions. We offer services such as “Calling and Careers” seminars, where we bring guests on campus who share their own career decisions with students. We also provide résumé writing and interviewing tips.
Helpful Links
Cover letter and résumé tips
Internship & Career Opportunities:
- Sony Pictures
Sony offers three different types of internships. - Association of Christian Schools International search engine
Find employment at an ASCI-affiliated school located anywhere in the United States. - Doulos Discovery School
An ASCI school in the Dominican Republic, looking for teachers, interns, and support staff. - English Language Institute in China
Teaching English in China. Available to those of any major, no teaching experience required. - Business as Missions
A Youth With A Mission division offering training courses and experience. Great for business majors who are also interested in missions!
See more opportunities on the ASC job board, which is located outside the north entrance to the ASC.