Career Coach: One College s Strategy Chandra Bell, Ph.D., LPCC-S EMSI User Event May 7, 2015
Columbus State Community College: Background Locations The Columbus Campus is located on more than 80 acres in Columbus Discovery District The Delaware Campus is located in Delaware County Columbus State also has 9 Regional Learning Centers Ashville, Dublin, Gahanna, Grove City, Marysville, Plain City, Reynoldsburg, Southwest Columbus (Bolton Field) and Westerville Coverage Zones: Franklin Union Madison Delaware
Columbus State Community College Fast Facts Enrollment: 24,664 Average Class Size: 19 Types of Degrees: Associate of Arts & Associate of Science (Transfer Programs) Associate of Applied Science (Career Programs, including certificates) Associate of Technical Studies (Career Programs individualized degree) Enrollment Status: Part-Time: 62.38% Full-Time: 37.62%
Columbus State Community College Fast Facts Cont. Students by Gender 60 54.95 50 45.05 40 30 20 Females Males 10 0 Females Males Average Age : 27
What led to the purchase of Career Coach? Accreditation Action Project: Career Assistance for Undecided Students Goals: Increase the number and percentage of new and continuing students who declare a major by the end of their first term Increase academic success (i.e. course completion, academic progress, and retention) Objectives: Gather relevant data and identify the characteristics of the undecided student population Develop an intrusive counseling intervention Develop a web-based tool to assist students with career exploration and major selection Develop career pathway options for existing majors including educational pathways beyond the associate s degree
How Career Coach Provided a Solution Provided a web-based tool to assist students with career exploration and major selection Provided career pathway options for existing majors Provided local labor market information
Career Coach Implementation Career Coach- Purchased 2011 Faculty Input to Map Academic Programs Faculty & EMSI Input on Related Careers Marketing Campaign Campus Update Student News Key Stakeholder Presentations
Career Coach Strategy: Phase I Career Counseling Local Labor Market Information Resume Builder Hot Jobs Geographic Area (up to 100 miles away) Administrator Reporting Monthly Annual
How Career Coach affected our Career Development Model? Career Exploration Career Assessments Major Exploration Career Counseling Career Planning Resume Review Job Search Student Employment
Career Coach Strategy: Phase II Student Success First Year Experience Course Career Development Project Career Action Plan Dream Career What the Career Entails Job Duties and Responsibilities Current and Future Job Market
Career Coach Strategy: Phase III College Credit Plus State mandated program allowing all college ready students, grades 7-12 to take college coursework All school districts required to adopt a local policy on career advising by 2015-2016 Free tuition, books, and no fees Promote rigorous academic pursuits and provide a wide variety of options to college ready students Developed a Career Toolkit Assessment Career Coach Career Quest Transfer Options
Career Coach Strategy: Phase III Cont. Guided Pathway Strategy Multiple Entry & Exit Points Certificate (emphasis on occupational stepping stone) 2-year Option (emphasis on career & technical programs) 4-year Option (emphasis on articulation/partnerships) Industry View Assessment (Holland Code) Matching Occupations by Career Cluster Labor Market Information Wages Estimated Annual Job Openings Number of People Employed in Area Number of People Reaching Retirement
Career Coach Strategy: Phase III Cont. Workforce Connection Who s Hiring Job Listings Similar Careers Compare ( i.e. wage, employment, and skills) Transfer Options CC+ to CSCC C&T CC+ to CSCC AA or AS CSCC C&T to 4-year CSCC AA/AS to 4-year
What s Next? Possible use of EMSI API to integrate data deeply into CSCC website. API- give us access to the raw data so that we can build the infrastructure around pathways Work to conform degree Departments in Career Coach to align with Ohio career pathways. Add articulation guides to align with degrees in Career Coach Train the Trainer Faculty Academic Advisors High School Counselors
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