Murray State University Career Services provides a variety of opportunities and assistance in all aspects of career development. Whether you are a current student, alumni, parent, an employee of the university, or employer we invite you to visit all of the Career Services links. At the top of the page, click on "Students, "Employers" or "Parents" for additional information.
The mission of the Career Services Office is to support the institution’s purpose of educating individuals to become productive citizens in society by serving as a liaison between students, alumni, faculty and the world of work, while providing integrated career placement services. These services include career counseling, job search strategies, credential building opportunities and information on employment trends and current hiring procedures, which will ultimately result in meaningful and satisfying employment upon graduation.
An essential part of the job search process is experience. Through cooperative education and internship opportunities available through Career Services, students can find the right employment that will add value to their degree. Several career fair events are designed and sponsored by the office throughout the year to connect students to employment opportunities.
Career Services also maintains several other opportunities for students. These include part-time employment for both on and off-campus employers through work-study programs. They also promote the National Student Exchange program, that allows students to attend another college or university for up to one year. Graduate school information is available for students looking to complete their studies at another university.
In addition, services which are provided to all students, faculty and alumni include: workshops, seminars, presentations, on-campus and mock interviews, cover letter and resume assistance, on-line recruiting services, credential referrals, and individual career counseling.
MEET OUR STAFF
| Ross Meloan, PhD | Director | Regina Hudspeth | Career Specialist | ||
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Career Services NSE Coordinator Murray State University 100 Oakley Applied Science Bldg Murray, KY 42071 (270) 809-3375 (office) (270) 809-3516 (fax) rmeloan@murraystate.edu www.murraystate.edu/careerservices |
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Career Services Murray State University 100 Oakley Applied Science Bldg Murray, KY 42071 (270) 809-2907 (office) (270) 809-3516 (fax) vhudspeth@murraystate.edu www.murraystate.edu/careerservices |
Dr. Ross Meloan is an alumnus of Murray State University with experience in Student Affairs, the Registrars Office and Counseling and Testing since 1977. Dr. Meloan was also a Director of Franklin College from 1975-77 and is a 18-year veteran of the Career Services Office. Dr. Meloan is married to Sharion Meloan, the Administrative Assistant to the Vice President for Finance & Administrative Services. He recently became the proud grandfather of another aspiring soccer player. |
Regina Hudspeth has been with Career Services since Fall 2007. She manages Racer Tracks, a resource she encourages all MSU students to utilize for their job search, plans career fairs sponsored by Career Services, and coordinates on-campus interviews. You will find her out on campus presenting on job search techniques or in her office encouraging students through the process as well. Regina obtained both her BS and MS degrees at Murray State University. She is married to Danny Hudspeth, '78, and has two sons; Dominique, '08 and O’Shea (Brooke), Lexington, KY, both University of Kentucky graduates. |
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| Ray H. Karraker | Internship & Cooperative Education Coordinator |
Katie Mantooth | Career Counselor
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Career Services Murray State University 100 Oakley Applied Science Bldg Murray, KY 42071 (270) 809-3117 (office) (270) 809-3516 (fax) rkarraker@murraystate.edu www.murraystate.edu/careerservices |
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Career Services Murray State University 100 Oakley Applied Science Bldg Murray, KY 42071 (270) 809-3804 (office) (270) 809-3516 (fax) kmantooth1@murraystate.edu www.murraystate.edu/careerservices |
Ray Karraker joined the Career Services staff Fall 2008 as the Coordinator of Cooperative Education and Internships. Ray comes to Murray State from a business background in the banking and financial services industry. He is a graduate of Murray State with a BS in economics (’74) and M.B.A. (’77). He resides in Murray with his wife, Sabrina and daughter MacKensie. Ray is active in his church and enjoys numerous outdoor activities. |
Katie Mantooth joined Career Services in August 2012. She brings over 13 years of career services experience and looks forward to helping Murray State students successfully navigate both the career development and job search processes; develop resume and cover letter writing and interview skills; as well as implement effective job search and professional branding strategies. Katie graduated from the University of South Carolina with a master's in student personnel services and Queens University of Charlotte with a bachelor's in corporate communications. Outside the office, Katie enjoys time with her husband Jamie, two daughters, Porter (10) and Betsy (8), and son, Jack (5) as well as painting, crafting and running.
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| Donna M. Kitchen | Administrative Assistant II, NSE Program Assistant, and KHEAA Work-Study Coordinator | |||
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Career Services Murray State University 100 Oakley Applied Science Bldg Murray, KY 42071 (270) 809-2906 (NSE Program Asst) (270) 809-3053 (KHEAA Coord) (270) 809-3516 (fax) dkitchen@murraystate.edu www.murraystate.edu/careerservices |
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Donna M. Kitchen is often a Murray State student's first contact with Career Services. She is the Administrative Assistant to Director of Career Services and keeps the office running. Donna also manages the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority Work-Study Program (KHEAA), a program that benefits both employers and students. She also serves as the Program Assistant to the National Student Exchange Program (NSE), a program that allows MSU students to exchange with different universities in the United States, its territories, and Canada for up to a year. In addition to her duties at Murray State, Donna enjoys playing pinball and riding her motorcycle with her husband, Larry. |
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