Department of English

West Chester University

Contact Info
Anne Herzog
532 Main Hall
West Chester, PA 19383
610-436-2822
aherzog@wcupa.edu

Student Announcements

Teacher Education Students: Students majoring in elementary, early childhood, kinesiology, secondary, and special education who wish to teach during the 2010 Fall semester must attend one of the following meetings, which last about 1 hour:

  • Monday, Oct. 19, 1pm, Sykes Theater
  • Tuesday, Oct. 20, 3:45pm or 7pm, Sykes Ballroom 117A
  • Wednesday, Oct. 21, 3:45pm, Sykes Theater
  • Thursday, October 22, 3:45pm, Sykes Ballroom 117C or 7pm, Main Hall Auditorium
  • Friday, October 23, 1:00pm Sykes Theater
You must pre-register for the meeting.

The Test of Writing Competency will be administered on Friday, January 29, 2010 from 4:15-7:15 in the Main Hall Auditorium (room 168). You do not need to register for the test. Please bring (1) a photo ID, (2) lined paper (no spiral edges), and (3) pens with dark ink. Dictionaries are optional.

Can the career center affect the job-search success of its students? Results from the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) 2009 Student Survey show that students who used career center resources intensely were more likely to land a job or get a job offer than others who didn't use or used the career center in a limited way.

As we begin the new school year, the state of the job market is still shaky and uncertain in many industries. Given these challenges, it is more important than ever for students to begin the job search early and to use a variety of strategies and resources to connect with opportunities.

The Twardowski Career Development Center provides a range of services and events to assist students with securing employment, as well as pursuing further education. We want to highlight some key items.

  1. Register on College Central Network (CCN) to:
    • Upload a resume and have it critiqued by a career professional
    • Search jobs and internships posted exclusively for WCU students and alumni
    • Apply to On-Campus Recruiting jobs (many employers conduct interviews in the fall for May graduates!)

  2. Utilize the Job Search Resources & Links on the TCDC website: http://www.wcupa.edu/_services/STU.CAR/students/jobsearch.asp

  3. Details about other job fairs, such as MAEE Education Job Fair in December, will also be available through our office and website.

Career center staff members are available to present resume writing, interviewing preparation, and other professional skill-building workshops to your classes or student groups. Please contact the office at x2501 or submit a Program Request to us online: http://www.wcupa.edu/_services/STU.CAR/workshopRequest.asp