Starting next fall, incoming students will have more resources to help them pick a major and career with the introduction of the Career Discovery Residential College in Broussard Hall.
The new residential college will replace the Information Technology Residential College that is currently in Broussard. It will be open to all incoming freshmen whether they have declared a major or are undecided, according to Director of Residential Life Steven Waller.
Since most curriculums on campus now involve technology and students already know the basics, it is time to update Broussard to something that can help more students, Waller said.
The Career Discovery Residential College is important because it lets students know it’s all right to not know exactly what they want to do with their lives when entering college, said Residential Life Associate Director Jonathon Hyde.
According to Hyde, this will provide students with the resources to help them explore their options and figure out what they want to do.
Many students that come to the University know they want to graduate as a Tiger, but don’t know what they want to major in, said ITRC Rector Saundra Granger. One of the goals of the program is to help students pick a major that best fits their interests early in college so that they can graduate on time.
Students in the Career Discovery Residential College will be advised to take introduction courses to help them find what they are interested in instead of only taking general education classes, Granger said.
Even if a student has already decided on a major, the Career Discovery Residential College can help them narrow in on exactly what they want to do in that field.
Students will do extensive research on possible careers, Granger said. They will find what potential jobs in their field will expect of them, the typical work day and even the dress code.
The new residential college will also hold mini-classes to help students learn how to create résumés, application letters and digital portfolios, Granger said.
The building will not receive any new renovations or undergo any changes, and it can house about 150 students, Waller said.