Newswise — Ville Julie College has experts ready to solve all kinds of back-to-school mysteries, from the jitters of a child's first day at school to ways to make your career a happy one.
Maryland's third-largest independent, coeducational college will also open new residence halls this fall as the transformation of the school from a commuter campus to a mixed residential-commuter school continues.
Starting Strong: Dr. Barbara Shelton, Ed.D., has tips for parents sending their children off to school for the first time. The director of the Early Childhood Leadership Program can offer advice on how to get children reading and make the most out of those first days of school.
Getting Ahead: College students today can't wait until graduation is in sight to start their job search. Focus on the skills and contacts necessary to conquer the job market as soon as you arrive on campus, suggests Jennifer Adcock, director of cooperative education. Students who arrange paid internships in their major often have job offers before graduation. An average of 97 percent of Villa Julie graduates obtain jobs within six months of graduating.
Changing Gears: In today's world, a new breed of investigator can help solve white-collar crimes. Joyce Becker, Dean of the School of Graduate and Professional Studies, says legal, accounting and information technology students who earn a Master's in Forensic Studies at Villa Julie will have tools to play a vital role in fraud investigation. Forensic specialists are needed for forensic accounting, litigation support and preventing computer crimes.
Staying Sharp: Dr. Kevin Manning, President of Villa Julie College, knows the dangers of burnout. The College has doubled in enrollment in the past 10 years and continues to add new housing and academic facilities to meet interest in Villa Julie's distinctive career focus. He developed the College's award-winning Career ArchitectureSM process that teaches students how to find a career that matches up with their values, a key aspect of career satisfaction.
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