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	Credential Files Where do I pick up materials to open or update my credential file? What is a credential file? How do I request that my credential file be mailed? How do I pay for credentials? Job Search Who do I contact for information related to a job search? Orientation Where can I find information about Orientation? Transcripts How do I order transcripts? Teacher Education Who do I talk to regarding the PRAXIS/CAAP tests? Where can I find information about teacher licensure? Who do I talk to for out-of-state licensing verification and background checks? Who do I contact for information about teacher education practicums or student teaching? Credential Files What is a credential file? A credential file is established by students/alumni pursuing a career in education. It consists of a cover sheet and letters of recommendation. Where do I pick up materials to open or update my credential file? Pick up materials for your credential file from the Career Services office, 131 MacKay Hall, Ames , Iowa, 50011 , or call (515) 294-6466. There is a $20 fee to establish a new file in the Human Sciences Student Services Office. There is no charge to update the letters in your file. As a new policy, effective February 1, 2007, we will no longer be including the Data Sheet for Employment with your letters of recommendation. The Data Sheet will be replaced with a cover sheet which states, "Enclosed are letters of recommendation sent on behalf of [insert candidate name]." We would expect that your resume would include the information that was previously contained in the Data Sheet (i.e. current address, phone number, email, education and work experience). Please note: Credential files are maintained in Career Services for 15 years from the last date of activation. To keep your file active you must provide more recent letters or contact Career Services about the status of your file. How do I request that my credential file be mailed? Send the following information to credreq@iastate.edu, fax to 515-294-6467, or mail to Career Services, 131 MacKay Hall, Ames , Iowa, 50011-3188. Please include the following: your name (and previous names if applicable) address phone number major and graduation date complete address to which the file should be sent $5 payment or credits on account must be received before credentials will be sent. To protect your privacy, we cannot honor requests made over the phone. How do I pay for a credential request? Write a check to Iowa State University and send to Career Services, 131 MacKay Hall, Ames , IA, 50011, or phone (515) 294-6466 with a credit card. The fee is $5 per mailing or you may purchase 10 credits for $25. Each credit is good for one mailing of your credential file. Job Search Assistance Who do I contact for information related to a job search (i.e., resumes, cover letters, mock interviews)? For job search information, contact the Career Services Coordinator in the HS Student Services Office, phone 515-294-6466, or email hscareers@iastate.edu. Orientation Where can I find information about Orientation? Information about Orientation can be found on the Human Sciences Orientation web site. For additional information, contact Michele Lee, advising/orientation coordinator for the College of Human Sciences, phone (515) 294-0866, email hsorientation@iastate.edu. Transcripts How do I order transcripts? Visit the Office of the Registrar's transcripts page or contact the Office of the Registrar, phone (515) 294-1840. Teacher Education Who do I talk to regarding the PRAXIS/CAAP tests? For information related to PRAXIS/CAAP tests, visit the University Teacher Education Program web site. For additional information, contact the University Teacher Education Program, by phone at 515-294-7886, or by email, utep@iastate.edu. Where can I find information about teacher licensure? For information about teacher licensure, visit the University Teacher Education Program web site or contact, Linda Reindl, University Teacher Education Program, phone (515) 294-7004, email teacherlicensure@iastate.edu. Who do I talk to for out-of-state licensing verification and background checks? For information about out-of-state licensing verification and background checks, contact, Linda Reindl, University Teacher Education Program, phone (515) 294-7004, email teacherlicensure@iastate.edu. Who do I contact for information about teacher education practicums or student teaching? For information about teacher education practicums or students teaching, contact Carolyn Klaus in the University Teacher Education Program (UTEP) Office, phone (515) 294-6694, or Sue Griffin, phone (515) 294-3710, or stop in the UTEP Office, 133 MacKay Hall.