Department Director
Who is the Department Director of CAPS?
Kell Fujimoto
Everything is...
confidential
True/False; Educational Counselors are advisors.
False
Where is CAPS located?
3rd floor of Student Wellness Center, Room 300B
How many years has the Director worked at SJSU?
17 years
Who are crisis counselors available for?
Students who are suffering from a crisis in their lives.
Who do they offer free brief therapy sessions?
Individual students and couples who are matriculated students of San José State University.
How long do appointments and sessions usually run for?
About 25-30 minutes.
What departments/offices does CAPS collaborate with?
Health center to get medications, student conduct, student affairs, athletics, AAC, pride center, MOSIAC center, black student union, and the Veterans center.
What are some of the Director's hobbies/passions?
Coaches kid’s basketball team
Watches and plays sports
Spending time with family
True/False; Counseling is free for all SJSU students.
True
True/False; Counseling is done on your own time.
True
What are the three types of counseling the educational program offers?
Workshops, group, and individual counseling.
True or False; Counselors are allowed to tell parents/families if their students are using any services.
False
Before being the Department Director what position did he hold?
Personal Counselor
Crisis counseling is specifically intended to assist students who...
“Feel like their lives are falling apart”
“Are having difficulty coping”
“Are in crisis and need to speak to someone immediately”
Personal Counselors help students do what?
Identify and accomplish their academic and career goals, enhance personal development, meet life's challenges, and improve interpersonal relationships.
What does educational counseling address?
Navigating MySJSU (Schedules/Grades/Admin Tasks)
Guidance on Campus Policies and Procedures
Classroom Strategies (i.e. note taking)
How to Communicate with Professors and Peers
Exploring major/career options
Help students overcome academic difficulties
What advice should we give the incoming students?
“Don’t be afraid to ask for help”
What's the Director's main reason he enjoys working in his department?
“Each day is never the same, it is different every day. I feel like I am learning every day.”
Who should you call for assistance after hours?
Call 911
San José State University Police at (408) 924-2222
The Santa Clara County Suicide and Crisis Service at (855) 278-4204
What are some benefits from talking to a counselor?
It help you understand yourself better, become more aware of what is important to you, and grow into the person that you want to be.
What do educational counselors mainly assist students with?
Help students to set short and long term educational goals.
How many clinical counselors does CAPS have?
16 clinical counselors