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Individual and group advisement is provided to assist students in job readiness, getting a
job, holding a job, promotions, and job changes.
 Job Opportunities: Full-time and part-time employment opportunities can be
viewed in the Career Center or online a this online
job board gives students the opportunity to view jobs, post resumes, and apply
online for on or off campus positions.
 Georgia Hire: Through Georgia Hire, students and alumni who are job seeking
can search the campus’ unique and password-protected database 24 hours a day.
Resumes may be posted online, and a host of other career resources may be
accessed.
D. MINORITY ADVISING PROGRAM
The Minority Advising Program (MAP) is a support program for minority students. MAP
offers students a variety of personal and academic support services. The primary goals of
the program are to ensure that the college experience is a positive one for minority students
and to promote academic achievement and encourage persistence to graduation or program
completion. The MAP Director serves as a liaison between minority students, administrators,
and other external agencies. Some of the programs offered under MAP include seminars,
career counseling, personal advising, academic advising, and cultural enrichment activities.
The office, located in C-220 on the second floor of the Student Center, is open weekdays
from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and after hours by appointment.
E. INTERNATIONAL STUDENT PROGRAM
The international Student Program is a support program for international students. The
program offers career advising, personal advising, academic advising, opportunities for
campus and community involvement, and cultural enrichment activities. The International
Coordinator serves as a liaison between international students, faculty, administrators, the
Department of Homeland Security, and other external agencies. The International Student
Office, located in C-219, is open weekdays from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. and after hours by
appointment.
F. DISABILITY SERVICES
The Disability Services Office is located in the Student Center, C-103. It is open Monday-
Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and after 5:00 p.m. by appointment for evening students.
Individuals with Physical, Medical, or Learning Disabilities: Darton State College
complies with all aspects of the Public Law 504 and Americans with Disabilities Act
requirements for accommodating students with documented disabilities. In addition, the
University System of Georgia has established special guidelines for students with learning
disabilities. Therefore, students with disabilities who are requesting accommodations are
required to:
a. Provide the Office of Disability Services with a current transcript and current (within the
last 3 years) documentation verifying the disability. Documentation is defined as the
following: test results; psycho-educational evaluation results; and/or a physician’s
diagnosis and recommendations. Information provided to the Disability Services Office is
strictly confidential and will remain separate from application materials.
b. Complete the voluntary self-disclosure form that will be sent with the letter of acceptance
and the release of information form.
c. Contact the Disability Services Office before taking the COMPASS placement exam, if
seeking accommodations.
d. Work through the Coordinator of Disability Services to arrange any special academic or
scheduling accommodations that may be required.
Students need to be aware that rules of conduct and attendance policies apply to all