Rethinking Success: From the Liberal Arts to Careers in the 21 st Century

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1 Rethinking Success: From the Liberal Arts to Careers in the 21 st Century NC Campus Compact Conference February 4, 2014

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3 Law School and Medical School have separate career offices Students Supported

4 Comprehensive Model For Personal & Career Development Career Courses Employer Relations Career Education & Coaching Innovation, Creativity & Entrepreneurship Office Operations OPCD Leadership Development Marketing & Communication s Family Business Center Mentoring Resource Center Professional Development

5 Activating the University Ecosystem Career Education & Coaching Career Courses Professional Development Family Business Center Employer Relations OPCD Innovation, Creativity & Entrepreneurs hip Marketing & Communicatio ns Leadership Development Office Operations Mentoring Resource Center Resources, Events, Coaching, Connections, Work Opportunities, Learning Experiences Inform and Partner with Faculty, Staff, Parents, Alumni, Employers Educate Students & Inspire Excellence

6 Key Programs Resources, Events, Coaching, Connections, Work Opportunities, Learning Experiences Inform and Partner with Faculty, Staff, Parents, Alumni, Employers Educate Students & Inspire Excellence LinkedIn Career Connectors Group Career Coaching New Venture Grants Resume/LinkedIn reviews Mock interviews Internship Stipends OPCD web site resources, directories, job/intern boards, Internship site Career fairs Career treks Employer Information Sessions Job shadowing On Campus Recruiting Mentoring training Outcomes by major Major information sessions OPCD web site Explore majors Prof/Grad school information Mentoring programs, training Information via blogs/twitter LinkedIn Career Connectors Group College-To-Career Courses (Counseling) Leadership courses (B-school) Entrepreneurship & Social Enterprise minor Teamwork and Design-Thinking (ESE) Life in the Liberal Arts (pilot courses) Mandatory Orientation

7 Workshop Time! ;-)

8 What is the big problem?

9 All Students Face Intense Challenges And an Uncertain Future Today s Students World of Work Little Work Experience Technology Internet Speed = Immediacy Globalization Entitled Consumers Rapid Change Stress, Anxiety Competition

10 Whole Person Framework Personal, Career & Professional Development Where shall I go How will I be effective Who am I How do I get there

11 What is the big problem?

12 What is your mission?

13 Wake Forest University Mission Our mission is to educate the whole person, graduating students who seek purpose-filled lives while building a community dedicated to serving humanity in the spirit of our motto, Pro Humanitate.

14 OPCD - Mission Alignment

15 What is your mission?

16 What is your President s commitment?

17 Personal and Career Development is Mission-Critical Problem: young people have been defining success and choosing careers with less attention to larger questions of meaning and purpose ( Wellsprings of Responsibility article, 3/12/2009) President Hatch reiterates the issues and voices support at every opportunity Wake Forest University President Nathan O. Hatch WFU Faculty are Teacher-Scholars who value mentoring and are committed to student success on campus and in career/life Vice President for Personal and Career Development reports to Provost and President; member of President s Cabinet

18 Innovation-Impact Matrix President driving / supporting Innovation & Change Other Person driving / supporting Innovation & Change Mission-driven Alignment High impact potential with increased resources and collaboration Moderate impact potential Career Services Focus Moderate to Low impact potential Low impact potential

19 What is your President s commitment?

20 Who should be your campus partners?

21 Many Influencers College-To-Career Community Network Student Professor Friends RA, Student Leader Parent Employer Mentor Academic Advisor OPCD Coach / Staff WF Alum WF Staff Member Powered by: Office of Personal and Career Development

22 Cross-University Support & Collaboration Faculty / Advisors PR & Communications Provost / Deans / Center Directors Student Life OPCD Advancement Admissions Alumni Relations Parent Relations

23 Who should be your campus partners?

24 What are your desired outcomes?

25 Strategic Outcomes Clarity of Direction Job Search & Professional Competencies Positive Post- Graduation Outcome & Lifetime Employability Connections Confidence

26 Core Career Competencies Self Awareness Relationship Development / Mentoring Entrepreneurial / Innovator Mind-set Leadership & Team Building Networking Etiquette & Skills Professional Brand & Pitch Interviewing Skills Personal & Professional Managemen t Market Knowledge Emotional Intelligence Self- & Social-Awareness/Management

27 First Destination Results Undergraduate Classes of Positive Outcomes

28 World Class Employers

29 Graduate Schools

30 WFU OPCD in the news

31 What are your desired outcomes?

32 What resources are required?

33 OPCD Leadership Team Andy Chan Vice President OPCD Kathy Baker Director Family Business Center Allison McWilliams Director Mentoring Resource Center Polly Black Asst. VP & Director Center for Innovation, Creativity & E-ship Matt Williams Associate Director Marketing & Communications Kate Brooks Executive Director Personal, Career & Prof. Development Mercy Eyadiel Executive Director Employer Relations, Mkt Readiness & Empl Vicki Keslar Office Ops Manager & Exec Asst to the VP Evelyn Williams Assoc. VP, Prof of Practice Leadership Development Heidi Robinson Asst. Prof of Practice, Director College To Career Courses

34 Before and After

35 What resources are required?

36 OPCD website: Rethinking Success tab Andy s blog: Heart of The Matter Twitter: Chanfucious achan@wfu.edu More information

37 Thank you!