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The Counseling & Recruiting Office The Counseling and Recruiting Office at Mississippi Delta Community College supports the mission and philosophy of MDCC by contributing to the learning process and educational experiences of currently enrolled and prospective students. Our objective is to respond to the educational, personal, and psychological needs of students that may result from the complexities involved in college enrollment and/or the preparation for college attendance. The Counseling & Recruiting Office is dedicated and committed to understanding, honoring, and promoting the enhancement of student development. The Office of Counseling and Recruiting is located in the Vandiver Student Union, in Room 110 inside the Career Center. We offer a wide range of support services to our students and counsel students who seek help in a variety of areas. Specifically, common counseling issues include:
Our commitment to the support of students, faculty and staff and the enhancement and healthy functioning of the college is reflected in the professional development and services provided by the Counseling & Recruiting Office which include:
Your Initial Appointment (Intake): We want to provide prompt service, but sometimes you may have to wait before your appointment. If you need assistance before your appointment, please feel free to call or come to the Counseling Center and ask to speak to a Counselor. Length of Services: The MDCC Counseling Center, like most college counseling centers, generally provides short-term services. If it appears that longer-term services are appropriate, your counselor will assist you in locating an off-campus provider. Evaluation of Services: We value feedback regarding our services. In addition to any verbal feedback you wish to give us, we would encourage you to fill out our anonymous evaluation forms, which are presented to clients at various times during the semester. Your comments are used as a basis for modifying and improving our services. Feel free to share suggestions, complaints, or compliments with your counselor or the Director of Counseling at any time. THE MDCC COUNSELING CENTER: A CONFIDENTIAL SERVICE Confidential Services: Confidential information is kept securely at the Counseling Center and is only shared with other Counseling Center staff for the purposes of professional consultation. Counseling information must remain confidential and secure except in certain rare situations (listed below), or unless you indicate in writing that you wish the information to be communicated to specific persons outside the Center. Exceptions to Confidentiality: Exceptions to confidentiality arise but they are a rare. These exceptions are designed to preserve health and safety. They include: 1) Cases of severe imminent physical or psychological danger to yourself or another. 2) Cases of suspected child or elder abuse. 3) Extremely rare instances when a court subpoenas Counseling Center records. If we ever need to act on one of these exceptions, we will do so in a caring manner, and will try to include you in the process whenever possible. Career Services: The Career Center’s office is in room 110 of the Vandiver Student Union Building. The Career Center is here to help you decide on your major, to choose a career, or to provide guidance on how to be successful in the world of work. If you have questions about your career or your major, we would be happy to make a referral to the career counselor. Counseling Center
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