THE SUPPORT
YOU NEED
TO SUCCEED
email ssc@mi.edu tollfree 323.462.1384 web mi.edu/student-support-centerINTRODUCTION
The Student Support Center (SSC) helps students maximize the benefits of
their educational and social experience at Musicians Institute, while providing the
professional development strategies needed to pursue careers in the music and
entertainment industry. By creating a supportive environment to facilitate the goals of
each student, the SSC is dedicated to ensuring the best opportunities for success in
the real world upon graduation and beyond.
Through one-on-one scheduled appointments, group workshops, tutoring sessions
and a variety of additional resources, SSC counselors can provide assistance to
current students and alumni in the areas listed on the following page.
lastupdated 07.22.2015 page 3 STUDENT AFFAIRS CAREER DEVELOPMENT ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT INTERNSHIP PLACEMENT AND ASSISTANCE INTERNATIONAL STUDENT AFFAIRS HOUSING ADDITIONAL SERVICES Personal Counseling Health & Wellness Tutor Scheduling
Academic Appeals & Changes Professional Development Career Mentors
Career Workshops General Affiliations and Discounts to Career Events Social Media Management Network Events and the Alumni Pass
Audition Training Internship Companies
Visa-Related Assistance & Adjustment Counseling
Apartment Vacancy Listing Service Roommate Referral Service and Housing Meetings
Student Housing Guide Shuttle Service/Transportation Community Resources Student Workers Lockers pg. 4 pg. 5 pg. 6 pg. 6 pg. 8 pg. 7 pg. 8
The Student Affairs office offers a multitude of services and strategies to help students overcome any challenges they may face during their time at MI. These services include:
STUDENT AFFAIRS
Personal Counseling
Assistance in resolving personal difficulties or adjusting to campus life. Students can meet with a counselor one-on-one, and all conversations are confidential.
Tutor Scheduling
Scheduling free, one-on-one tutor sessions to help students keep up with academic course work.
Health & Wellness
Information on nearby medical clinics, doctors, and hospitals for students’ physical and mental health needs. Free yoga/meditation classes open to all students.
Academic Appeals & Changes
Assistance with certain academic-related processes like final grade appeals, incompletes, course load adjustments, formal complaints, or changes of enrollment status, such as a withdrawal or leave of absence.
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CAREER DEVELOPMENT
SSC staff provides information, resources and networking opportunities to help students create and meet personal career goals. Counselors provide individual, one-on-one attention or group sessions during scheduled appointments that can cover résumés, cover letters, EPK’s (Electronic Press Kits), personal web-page development and mock interview services.
Career Mentors
Students can meet with industry experts on specific topics. These mentors guide students through the challenges of meeting their own unique career goals. Bookings are done through the MI Portal at http://mobile.mi.edu.
General Affiliations and Discounts to Career Events
Students are encouraged to attend career related events with MI’s discounted and seasonal rates. Past events and affiliations include: NAMM Show, ASCAP I Create Music Expo, TAXI Road Rally, Grammy U, California Copyright Conference, and more.
Professional Development
A variety of services are offered to help implement job search strategies, get industry exposure and develop promotional materials. This includes assistance with MI’s talent and job networking website: http://connects.mi.edu/
Career Workshops
Career-related workshops are held every quarter to bolster a student’s understanding of the music and entertainment industries.
ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT
The services of the SSC continue to be available after students graduate from their MI program. Alumni can stay connected to MI and the music industry through clinics, educational events and networking opportunities. Graduates also have the opportunity to make appointments with SSC team members.
INTERNSHIP PLACEMENT & ASSISTANCE
The Internship Program provides first-hand experience in the music industry through internship positions in music-related companies for Audio Engineering and Common Course students. Music Business students are required to complete an internship for their major’s requirement in their second quarter.
Social Media Management
Alumni can receive instruction on the best practices and current trends in using various social media platforms for branding, marketing and promotion.
Network Events and the Alumni Pass
Alumni are invited to special Alumni-only networking events. Alumni also have access to the school during specific times in the quarter.
Audition Training
Students & alumni learn the techniques of preparing for auditions to ensure the best chance of getting hired through Audition Workshops and Mock Auditions.
Internship Companies
Internship companies can include publishers, recording studios, marketing firms, post-production facilities, artist managers, music libraries, record labels, PR firms, booking agencies, and more.
MI provides no guarantee regarding the future availability of internships at specific companies or in specific positions. Placement is subject to availability and student qualifications.
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HOUSING
MI is dedicated to assisting students who are seeking housing that is safe, comfortable, convenient and affordable.
Apartment Vacancy Listing Service
Students have daily access to vacancy listings for areas adjacent to MI (Hollywood, West Hollywood and Hollywood Hills).
Student Housing Guide
This informative MI Housing Guide includes valuable information about settling in and getting around Los Angeles, and includes guidelines for dealing with landlords, rental agreements, hostels, hotels, and tips for maintaining a budget. The Housing Guide also has a current list of apartment managers and home-stay companies that have worked with MI students in the past.
Roommate Referral Service and Housing Meetings
MI students and graduates have exclusive access to MI’s Roommate Referral list. Housing meetings, which provide an opportunity to meet potential roommates in-person, are conducted daily during each two-week quarterly break.
Shuttle Service/Transportation
We provide a free shuttle service within a two-mile radius from the school to your home. Shuttle hours of operation are Monday - Friday 5:00pm - 2:00am and Saturday - Sunday 10:00pm - 1:00am.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
In addition, SSC team members can provide assistance in the following areas:
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT AFFAIRS
Our International Student advisors can counsel students in regards to Student Visas, I-20’s, F-1 extensions, Transfers, OPT work permits, and other student visa related topics. Culture shock and adjustment counseling is also available for those students having difficulties adjusting to a new environment.
Community Resources
Discount tickets for entertainment events & attractions are available, as well as public transportation maps.
• Transportation Inquiries • LAX Welcome Booking Service
• Ticket Sales
• Campus Map & Parking
Student Workers
Opportunities are available for on-campus employment and federal work-study placement*.
*Federal Work Study is only available to those whose Financial Aid Packet enables them to receive it.
Lockers
Lockers are available on campus, and students can sign up in the SSC. All lockers must be shared between two students, so come with the person you’ll be sharing a locker with and the lock you’ll be using.
CONTACT STUDENT SUPPORT CENTER
STUDENT AFFAIRS SUPERVISOR
Elliott Maude | maudee@mi.edu | 323.860.4346
STUDENT AFFAIRS COUNSELOR
Hilde Meffert | hildem@mi.edu | 323.860.1185
CAREER DEVELOPMENT COORDINATORS
Freddy Cupen-Ames | freddyc@mi.edu | 323.860.1132 Lena Tufenkjian | tufenkjianl@mi.edu | 323.860.1139
email ssc@mi.edu tollfree 323.462.1384 hours M-F 8:30am - 6:30pm locatedPassage West, First Floor web mi.edu/student-support-center
ALUMNI COORDINATOR
Megan Doheny | megand@mi.edu | 323.337.1062 Ext.392
INTERNSHIP COORDINATOR
Carolann Mota | motac@mi.edu | 323.860.1112
HOUSING ASSOCIATE
Rossana Brassea | rossanab@mi.edu | 323.860.1108
DIRECTOR OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENT AFFAIRS
