Center for Student Success Resources

The Center for Student Success is located on the corner of Prairie and Evanslawn.

“We are here to partner with you as you work to meet your goals, whatever they may be. ”- Tory Nair, Director of Career Services

What is the Center for Student Success?

Wondering what to do with your major? Where to look for a job? How to prepare for an interview? If you answered yes to the questions above, the Center for Student Success is the place for you! The Center for Student Success is comprised of Alumni Relations and Career Services. Staff members are passionate about helping you feel confident about reaching your career aspirations.

Some amenities at the Center for Student Success include:

• The signature snack (popcorn and coffee, tea, or hot chocolate from the Keurig)

• Soft seating around the fireplace (students can do homework or relax)

• McWethy Room (study space as well as Career Services' presentations, employer conversations, student organization meetings, and student activities)

• Spartan Attic (gently used professional clothing for students to take)

• Offices (meet with Student Success staff)

Meet the Staff

• Teri Tomaszkiewicz, Vice President of Alumni Relations

• Tory Nair, Director of Career Services

• Ashley Hacker, Communications Coordinator

• Maria Valenciano, Alumni and Career Office Coordinator

Services Provided

Deciding what you want to do after college can be both stressful and overwhelming. The staff at the Center for Student Success is fully committed to helping you reach all your career goals. AU students can either attend a group workshop or make an individual appointment to reach their career needs. To schedule an appointment, email career@aurora.edu or request an appointment using your Aurora Handshake account. In Handshake click on "Career Center" in the upper right-hand corner then "Appointments". You will then be able to view Tory and Penny's calendar. Topics discussed include:

• Career exploration

• Job and internship search

• Resumes

• Cover letters

• Mock interviews

• Networking

Group Sessions

Aside from individual presentations, the Center for Student Success offers a variety of group sessions. These sessions include but are not limited to:

Workshops With Athletic Teams and Classes

AU athletic teams and classes visit the Center for Student Success to learn more about Career Services and the services offered. These sessions are led by Tory or Penny and include interactive activities to get students thinking about their career path.

Conversations With Employers

Career Services often brings employers to campus to present on their organization, tips for success, and job openings. Some employers that have visited AU are the U.S. Army, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS).

Sundays @ 7

Every Sunday at 7 p.m. a one-hour career conversation takes place via Zoom. For 45 minutes, an AU alum talks about their career journey and shares advice with current students. The last 15 minutes you have the opportunity to ask questions.

Career Services Presentations

You will receive an email to your AU address notifying you anytime Career Services will be presenting on job search, resumes, cover letters, Handshake, etc.

Follow along to learn about the specific resources the Center for Student Success offers in more detail.