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Elected Studies: Career Development for Elected Studies

A guide to help you research and locate Elected Studies materials at Fisk and beyond!

Fisk Alumni Writers & Creatives

Judith Jamison

Dancer for the Alvin Ailey Dance Theatre, became Creative Choreographer after Alvin Ailey's death in 1989. Spent the next 21 years as Creative Director for the company.

Nella Larsen

Novelist and Short story writer during the Harlem Renaissance period. Quicksand (1928) and Passing (1929) were two popular literary works that brought her success. 

Nikki Giovanni

American poet whose writings ranged from calls for black power to poems for children and intimate personal statements.

Book Profile

Career Development Tools

The Office of Career Planning & Development at Fisk University provides counseling for students and alumni to assist each person to acquire self-awareness regarding goals and preferences, and to use that knowledge in decision-making related to career planning and professional development. Individual appointments are available through Bulldog CareerConnect upon request to provide assistance with the following services:

  • Resume and Cover Letter Development
  • Career Counseling
  • Graduate School Counseling
  • Mock Interviewing
  • Professional Development Workshops
  • Internship and Full-time Job Placement Assistance
  • Networking and Professional Development Opportunities

Bulldog CareerConnect is our online career management system that enables students, employers, and alumni the opportunity to view, post, and apply for career opportunities.

Career Development Books