Next Generation Career Development at UVA. Board of Visitors Update. 21 February 2014

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1 Next Generation Career Development at UVA Board of Visitors Update 21 February

2 University students need advising in three key realms: personal, academic, and career. Total Advising We must ensure we have an adequate infrastructure in place to meet the needs of our students in these three critical realms 2

3 In the past several months we have made significant progress on the Career portion. III. Career: Formation of the Career Services Council Appointment of Everette Fortner to lead this initiative Academic 3

4 External pressures on college student outcomes are growing. Employment Landscape Parental Concerns Student Outcomes Parent Employer Concerns Needs Legislative Pressure 4

5 Internally, UVA total investment in central career services is low compared to competitors. Career Services Budget ($M) Total Students to Serve (thousands) $3.5 $3.0 $2.5 $2.0 $1.5 $1.0 $0.5 $- $3.0 $2.5 $2.4 $2.4 $2.0 $1.9 $1.4 $1.4 $ Investment per Student FTE in Career Services $400 $350 $300 $250 $200 $150 $100 $50 $0 $340 $185 $147 $132 $86 $77 $67 $62 $ Source: Council of Foundations Competitive Survey,

6 UVA student outcomes are lower than we desire Percentage of Students at First Destination Within Six Months of Graduation 98% % 78% The 2012 Destinations Study in the CLAS was the first in many years, with only 52% of students reporting McIntire SEAS CLAS Employed Grad School Other 6

7 Spending cuts and disparities among schools have led to six key areas of concern. Advising Student Engagement Internships Employer Relations Parent and Alumni Engagement Student advising capacity is low (or at capacity) throughout the system Less than 50% Lower in first and second year Disaggregated information leads to confusion among students Decentralized; lack of coordination Insufficient outreach Low, though variable across schools Career Culture Sporadic sharing and collaboration Lack of understanding of career role in total advising 7

8 Vision (draft) 100% of students reaching desired first destination at graduation/six months post First step Fulfilling personal and professional lives Empower students to own the process and outcomes 8

9 Four Lead Initiatives Career Clusters Cluster Launch Integrated Employer Relations Student Engagement Partnerships Internships 9

10 HEALTH SCIENCE PUBLIC POLICY, LAW AND GOVERNMENT CONSULTING, MANAGEMENT, HUMAN RESOURCES, SALES ARTS, MEDIA, COMMUNICATIONS FINANCE, REAL ESTATE, INSURANCE ENGINEERING, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, SUSTAINABILITY ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION, COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, AND NONPROFITS

11 Arts, Media & Communications Overview The Arts, Media & Communications cluster covers a wide range of the liberal arts field of study, including areas such as performing and studio art, writing and literature programs, and media studies. Read more about this cluster. Notable Alumni Lewis M. Allen, Jr. (CLAS 46) Nancy Andrews (CLAS 86) C. Shelby Coffey III (CLAS 68) Katherine A. Couric (CLAS 79) Claudia Emerson (CLAS 79) Tina Fey (CLAS 92) Mark Johnson (CLAS 71) Henry S. Taylor (CLAS 65) Featured Courses ARTH 1500 Seminars in Art History CPLT 2020 History of European Literature DANC 1400 The Art of Dance MDST 2000 Introduction to Media Studies MUSI 1010 Introduction to Music ARTS 2110 Introduction to Photography For more information, contact us. LinkedIn group Searching for Jobs Graphic Designer, New York, NY Digital Media Specialist, Boston Audio Operator,Los Angeles Media Sales Rep, Chicago Videographer, Charlottesville Communications Coor., Atlanta Editor, Roanoke, VA Design Consultant, St. Louis Theatre House Captain, Toronto Recommended Activities Arts Events Publications Grants Community Engagement Film, Media, Video Recommended Arts Events Alumni Videos Activities Publications Grants Community Engagement Film, Media, Video

12 Four Lead Initiatives Integrated Employer Relations Career Clusters Cluster Launch Student Engagement Website and Apps Partnerships Internships 12

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14 Four Lead Initiatives Integrated Employer Relations Career Clusters Cluster Launch Student Engagement Website and Apps Partnerships Internships Internship Portal 14

15 Four Lead Initiatives Integrated Employer Relations Career Clusters Cluster Launch Student Engagement Website and Apps Integrated Employer Relations Partnerships Internships Internship Portal 15

16 To make these initiatives happen, we need to invest $1.2MM in Necessary Investment in Career Services $1500 $100 $100 $400 $600 $300 Initial Investment Career Clusters Online Resources Internship Portal Integrated Employer Relations Total Central leadership of Career Services Four incremental counselortypes and admin support Launch e-portfolio with pilots Expand Career Peer Educator Program Website overhaul Two supporting mobile apps Marketing/ Webmaster for ongoing maintenance Internship position One employer services position Redefined employer services director position 16

17 The result will be career services with an organizational concept that transcends schools and focuses on students and employers. Intentional and collaborative Honest and accountable Students Servicefocused Innovative and nimble

18 With this investment Career Advising will be a strong part of the Total Advising concept. Total Advising 18