Angie, Yes, Angie, the Career Services and placement departments are involved in just about every aspect of the school. If they are doing their job career services staff are gathering information about the careers your institution trains for. They are providing admissions with accurate statistics re job placement and salary ranges the labor market. If admissions is doing their job, they are bringing prospective students to meet with your staff to learn first hand the kinds of services and training your department offers. Ideally you manage the Alumni Community at your school as well. Alumni can be of great assistance to the Career Services departments by identifying externship sites and job openings. Placement staff also need to interact with instructors. Students often ask instructors about what it is like on the job. Placement can provide the details and accurate info re salary, and more. Thanks, Susan Dr. Susan Schulz