C o u n s e l i n g , C a r e e r, & D i s a b i l i t y S e r v i c e s N e w s l e t t e r
Fall 2012
In this Issue
Tips for the Holidays 1
Finally, A Shorter,
Totally Updated
Career Assessment
Important Notice from Disability
Services
Attention Books on
CD Users:
Accessibility & e-textbooks
Helping Students in
Distress
2
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4
Contact Information 5
Did You Know?
Spring Registration
Registration for the upcoming spring
2013 classes began
Monday, November
12, 2012. Students should contact their faculty advisor and register early for best selection of classes.
The holidays are a time of great joy and excitement for the world. There are celebrations and parties and times for reflection. Sadly this is also a time for stress and sometimes depression and longing.
Following are a few tips to keep the holidays happy and fulfilling.
1. Take time for yourself.
Family is part of the holidays. But make sure to take breaks and breathers. Even during family events you can step outside or take a walk.
2. Gifts are not everything.
Gifts are part of the fun of the holidays but also add to the stress.
Come up with creative solutions to spending lots of money on gifts. Draw names. Create themes. Give gifts to charity instead of each other. Sponsor a family or child that may not get a gift.
Make it fun.
3. Holidays are great but they don’t solve our problems.
Remember that holidays come and go. We will still have our daily issues. Try not to get too much tied up into the holidays.
It’s easy to become depressed as they end. Remember that not everyday can be as exciting as these times.
4. Listen to others and listen to yourself.
Make sure to try and listen to those around you and find out their holiday joy. Tell others what you like about the holidays. Have fun. Take breaks. Breathe deep.
The holidays are joyful times and stressful times. Try to balance them out so that everyone has a great time.

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Undecided on Your
Major?
Schedule an appointment with a Counselor for help.
Roane County
(865) 882-4546
Oak Ridge
(865) 481-2003
Where to Find Us
We are in our renovated area in D-100 in Roane
County.
In Oak Ridge, we are in
B-102.
We invite you to stop by for a visit.
If you are undecided on your major, please take advantage of the new and improved Kuder Journey for college students and adults.
Kuder listened, and you can now complete all three assessments in about 20 minutes total.
So even if you have taken a much longer version of Kuder, we encourage you to try the new and improved version. Kuder Journey
Login instructions are linked here for your convenience. All three assessments have been shortened and revamped including:
(1) Kuder Career Interest Assessment,
(2) Kuder Skills Confidence Assessment, and
(3) Kuder Work Values Assessment.
Please visit our Career Decision Making web page for additional online resources to help you explore majors as well as the job market. Be sure you check out the Career Planning Websites to get the latest information on “What Can I Do With This Major,” “Hot
Jobs in TN,” and much more.
For individualized career counseling, please schedule an appointment with a Counselor. Please call Roane County at
(865) 882-4546 or Oak Ridge at (865) 481-2003.
Students receiving accommodations should schedule an appointment with his/her Counselor to set up accommodations each semester. Please come in for accommodations before the holiday break. Remember that accommodations are not retroactive, and they do not roll from semester to semester.

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Need
Accommodations?
Make sure you have self-identified to a
Counselor and registered with
Disability Services.
Please see the
Disability Services
Handbook or contact our office for more information:
Roane County
(865) 882-4546
Oak Ridge
(865) 481-2003
Students receiving books on CD through Disability Services should be aware that Disability Services is in the process of transitioning to eTextbooks/eTexts. This change is necessary because Learning Ally is currently phasing out books on CD and will no longer have them available June 2013.
What are eTexts? These are electronic editions of textbooks, which are accessible online using your Web browser. The eBooks are identical to the printed textbooks that you typically purchase from the bookstore but are generally offered at a lower cost. They can be read online through your favorite browser from any computer with a web connection. You also have the option of downloading sections of the eBook, listening to selections copied into a text-tospeech synthesizer, or reading online with a screen reader.
Students have the option of purchasing e-Textbooks/e-Texts as available from bookstores. If the e-Text is not available from the bookstore, or if the student prefers to purchase or rent a traditional hard copy textbook, then he/she may request Disability Services obtain e-Texts through Access Text Network as available.
The student must be registered through Disability Services with an approved accommodation for books on CD/e-Texts. Per publisher rules, the student will be required to show proof of text book purchase and to provide a flash drive with sufficient memory before e-Texts are ordered. Please talk to your Counselor or see the
Disability Services web page for more information.

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The Office of the Assistant Vice President of Student Services and
Dean of Students has developed this resources guide primarily to aid faculty and staff in assisting students experiencing various difficulties including crisis situations. If you have not received a copy of this guide you may contact your department head or the
Assistant VP/Dean of Students office for a copy at extension 4550.
As a faculty or staff member, you are in an excellent position to recognize behavior changes that may characterize an emotionally distressed or troubled student. A student’s concerning behavior, especially if it is inconsistent with your previous observations, could reflect a need for intervention or be a “cry for help.” The college years can be very stressful for many. In the contemporary climate of competition, erosion of civility in society and pressure, some students find the stress unmanageable and can interfere with learning. In some cases, these students may even disrupt the learning of others. In every situation of distress your calm, caring and helpful attitude will be critical as you assist the student. Please remember that your safety as well as the student is a priority as well in times of crisis.
REMEMBER: Keep this guide at a prominent place in your work space for quick reference, especially if you need to know who and when to call at RSCC if a student concern/emergency arises.
Roane State Community College is a TBR and AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Director of Human Resources/Affirmative Action, 276
Patton, Harriman, TN 37748, (865) 882-4679, humanresources@roanestate.edu. RSCC Publication #13-062.

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Counseling, Career, &
Disability Services
Staff:
Tracey Watson
Director
Jeff Snell
Counselor
Julianne Davis-Cole
Counselor
Tina Messamore
Support Staff
Carol Jarabek
Support Staff
Roane State Community College
Counseling, Career, and Disability Services
Contact Information
Roane County
Tracey Watson, Director watsontl@roanestate.edu
865-882-4546
Carol Jarabek, Support Staff jarabeklc@roanestate.edu
865-882-4546
Oak Ridge
Jeff Snell, Counselor snellja@roanestate.edu
865-481-2003
Julianne Davis-Cole, Counselor davisjy@roanestate.edu
865-481-2003
Tina Messamore, Support Staff messamore@roanestate.edu
865-481-2003 www.roanestate.edu/counseling www.roanestate.edu/disabilityservices www.roanestate.edu/careerservices
From bottom left: Carol Jarabek, Tracey Watson, Julianne Davis-Cole
From top left: Tina Messamore & Jeff Snell