Dickinson Student Achievement Center open
for students, despite delays

Casey Buckman, Corner Post staff

Oct. 29, 2002 - In spite of the absence of some furniture and many boxes of files, the Dickinson Student Achievement Center is open for business. The newly renovated facility is located in the Ag Building, in room 2-64.

"We are thrilled to have the Center open and available for students," said Paul Vaughn,
Associate Dean of Academic Programs for the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources. "Comments I have received from the students have been extremely positive, and they are proud to have an area that not only effectively meets the academic/career needs of students but is extremely attractive as well."

Vaughn said he and his team of DSAC facilitators anticipate having distance education equipment for video conferencing, computers for accessing career information and a wealth of information available to students on topics that range from resume preparation to enhancing leadership skills.

The new facility is also stimulating excitement in the Academic Programs area. For example, the Academic Programs Office is working with CAFNR Student Council to design a process that will evaluate the effectiveness of career placement activities. The APO will also be working with academic advisers and others to identify ways to change the advising process.

"If things go according to plan… and we can get through the unboxing stage… you will see a number of new and exciting things coming out of the Dickinson Student Achievement Center," Vaughn said.

The formal dedication will be Feb. 5. For more information, stop by the Academic Programs Office or watch for postings and e-mails.


Story originally posted 11/18/02

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