Career Exploration

For students who have a tentative career direction or major in mind, Career Services can help by providing information on: what students can do with a major ...career paths, supply and demand, destinations of past graduates, salaries, and potential employers. FOCUS, an online career planning tool, is available to help students explore their interests and provide detailed information on a wide variety of occupations.

Part-Time Job Program

The Part-Time Job Program allows students to get connected with the community by listing part-time jobs, temporary and summer assignments with local and regional businesses. Students who participate in the program gain real world experience in the workforce while networking in the community.

Career Preparation

The Career Services staff offers individual appointments, seminars, career fairs and other resources to help students with career preparation. These areas include resume and cover letter writing, tips on job search strategies, internet job posting, professional dress, dining etiquette, interviewing skills and assistance in identifying and connecting with potential employers.

EKU eRecruiting

This easy-to-use and innovative system gives students and alumni greater access to career resources for career exploration and job searches. EKU eRecruiting provides students and alumni with the ability to submit resumes to targeted online resume books, access to current internship and job listings, and ongoing notification of on campus interviews and job fair opportunities.

Counseling Center
Student Services Building 571
Phone: (859) 622-1303 Fax: (859) 622-1305
www.counseling.eku.edu

The University Counseling Center offers services designed to promote the success of students in achieving their academic, social and personal goals. The Counseling Center staff consists of psychologists and counselors who provide personal and career counseling both individually and in groups. Substance abuse assessment and counseling are also available at the Counseling Center. Referral services are provided when the need is beyond the role and scope of the Counseling Center. Psychiatric services are available on a limited basis. Counseling relationships are considered confidential as delineated by the APA Code of Ethics and Kentucky state law. Current students are eligible for counseling services at no additional charge.

Counseling Services

Counseling is viewed as another form of learning while in college. Typical college student concerns that may result in counseling are: adjustment to college, interpersonal conflicts, dealing with loss, test anxiety, time management, stress, academic pressures, anxiety, depression, motivation, making health decisions, traumatic experiences, eating concerns and choice of major. Students can make appointments by calling 622-1303 or dropping by the Counseling Center.

Career Counseling Seminar (GCS 199 - one credit hour)

This course is offered each semester for students who are unsure of their major and career direction. Forty sections are

offered each year and are taught by the Counseling Center staff and part-time staff.

"Tuesdays with the Counseling Center"

Additional services of the Counseling Center include workshops designed to address top student issues. This is a workshop series offered to students on stress management, procrastination, time management, study skills and test anxiety.

Services for Faculty and Staff

The Counseling Center staff also provides consultation to the University community on referral and how to be most helpful to the distressed student. Guidelines for faculty on how to identify troubled students and referral to the Counseling Center can be found at www.counseling.eku.edu/faculty_staff/referring_students php

Dining Services
17 Powell Building
Phone: (859) 622-3691 Fax: (859) 622-6226

Colonel 1 Card Office
1st Floor Powell Building
Phone: (859) 622-2179 Fax: (859) 622-6226

EKU Dining Services provides food services to Eastern Kentucky University through the residence-dining program, retail operations, catering, and athletic concessions. It is the goal of both EKU Dining Services and Eastern Kentucky University to maintain high quality food service for residence hall students and the campus community.

The Residence Dining program operates two dining facilities: the Fresh Food Company and the Stratton Cafe. There are also many retail food operations that are housed on Eastern Kentucky University's campus. The Fountain Food Court blends Aramark's signature Izzi's Southwest, Home Zone, Montague's Deli, an Bene Pasta & Pizzeria with Burger King, Chic-fil-a, Java City, and Freshens national brands. Java City at the Crabbe Library offers gourmet coffees, smoothies, bakery items, and quick service grab-and-go salads and sandwiches. In addition EKU Dining Services operates a convenience store and Blimpies Subs, located in the Martin Hall. It is open until midnight to accommodate students with evening classes.

EKU Dining Services also facilitates full-service catering for over 2500 functions annually. The dedicated catering staff provides a variety of services to both on-campus and off-campus sites.

EKU Dining Services and Eastern Kentucky University remain committed to enhancing the overall campus environment. Tremendous emphasis is placed on actively measuring customer satisfaction, responding to changing environments, and striving for continuous improvement.

Student Identification Card (Colonel One Card Office)

When a first-time student registers at Eastern Kentucky University, the student is given a combination identification - activity card bearing the student's photograph and student identification number. Students must carry their I.D. cards at all times and produce them when requested by members of the University staff. The cards are used when withdrawing books from the library, cashing checks, gaining entry into their assigned residence hall and at University activities. Students are liable for disciplinary action for misuse of I.D. cards.