NACE Research Questions to Career Centers participating in 1st Destination Survey

The Citadel Career CenterLead the Way

What are we doing to assist students in articulating the value of their education?

What can we do to better help students in this endeavor?

Page TisdaleCAREER ENTHUSIAST

TALENT CONNECTOR

Associate Director

The Citadel Career Center

Over 5 years Career Development – in 5th year at The Citadel Career Education & Employer Relations, 1 in M.Ed. Secondary School Counseling

5 plus years in Recruiting and Human Resource Management

3 years in Sales & Management

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Clemson University: B.A.

Citadel Graduate College: M.ED.

Global Career Development Facilitator: University of South Carolina

NACE – Management Leadership Institute

College enrollments are strong. Tuition continues to rise in both public and private institutions.

US DEPT OF EDUCATION - COLLEGE SCORECARD (WITH DATA FROM SOURCES INCLUDING IPEDS, NSLDS, AND DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY)

The College Scorecard aggregates job placement and salary data. Also, recent changes to the FAFSA allow applicants to use prior tax year data (helping students apply for financial aid and

receive offers earlier than ever before).

• Colleges have less time to cultivate relationships with students before making an offer

• Students have more time to compare, appeal, and negotiate with institutions.

Families are better equipped to make college choices based on

(perceived) Return on Investment (ROI).

Federal initiatives now offer consumers more transparency

about college costs and salaries.

The Citadel Mission and Lead 2018

Meaningful employment is at the center of The Citadel’s mission and vision.

The Citadel Office of Institutional Research - Graduation Survey May 2015

Exceeding Expectations (82%)

NACE 1st Destination Survey

National Averages for Placement Data

How did we get here?DATA FROM THE EDUCATION ADVISORY BOARD

INDICATES THE CITADEL CAREER CENTER IS WELL ON ITS WAY TO BEING A LEADER IN THE FIELD.

A snap shot of national trends related to campus career development

SOURCE: EDUCATION ADVISORY BOARD CAREER SERVICES IN THE 21ST CENTURY

ALUMNIEngage alumni mainly as a revenue for the

alumni association

EMPLOYERSProvide resources to connect to students (but lack of development in strategic partnerships)

STUDENTSProvide workshops & how-to services (with dwindling attendance)

The Citadel Career Center – Making Connections

A goal without a plan is just a dream

Students

411 freshman developed a Career Plan

180 seniors learned "The Ethics of Job Hunting"

98 students attended FBI Info Session

15 students prepped for EY applications

20 EE freshman started resumes

60 students came to drop-in hours

EXPLORE – PREPARE – ENGAGE

The Citadel Career Center in action – A SNAPSHOT 784 students #hireCitadel

Current Programs and PlanningCAREER EDUCATION

• 700 plus VIP assessments /Career Plans

• 28 LDRS101 Classes • 50-80 Student

Appointments• 20 Academic

Classroom Visits• Faculty Collaboration

on Mentor Programs• Leadership Training

Program

EMPLOYER RELATIONS

• All major Career Fairs Coordination & Collaboration for Engineering Expo (180 employers)

• Employer Campus Visits (20)

• hireLINK and Management of online software - CSO Transition

• Employer Feedback initiative

• Leadership Training Program

SUMMER PROGRAMS

• Study USA Programming – The Citadel in DC

• Alumni Engagement • 50-80 student

appointments• Workshops• Support of all Career

Education initiatives LDRS

• Leadership Training Program

COMMUNICATIONS

• Increase attendance and awareness of programs as measured by engagement

• Social Media Marketing

• Focus on Data driven outcomes like (NACE 1st Destination Survey)

• Leadership Training Program

INTERNSHIPS

• Standardizing and Internships (56 current)

• Collaboration with Departments on Internship programs on High Impact Practices

• Development of Experiential Transcripts

• Employer Outreach and site visits

• Leadership Training Program

• 15-20 Student appointments

Ideal State of Career ServicesExplore - Prepare - Engage

Engage Students Early and Often

Facilitate meaningful experiences between

students & alumni with similar interests

Cultivate strong employer

relationships that engage - students, faculty and staff

Key StakeholdersEmployers and Alumni – making connections

Establish relations (w/

student & faculty

support)

Develop opportunities

to engage

Stay connected, even if the

opportunity isn’t perfect

right now

Seek advisors /

community engagement

Special ProgramsStudents making Connections

The Citadel in DC

The Citadel in DC 2016 was a 9-week pilot program. 8 cadets & 1 CGC student lived in Washington, DC at George Washington University from June 4th - August 6th. The experience involved working at an internship and a cross-curricular course, “Leadership in Action,” which included elements of Art, Business and Political Science.

Senator Tim Scott Congressional Intern (Colin Hicks mentor)

DC Metropolitan Police (Bill Wozinak coordinated internships)

Department of Homeland Security (Ben Shotzberger coordinated internships)

North America National Industrial Sand Association (Darrell Smith mentor & internships)

Pentafit - Corporate Wellness (Darrell Smith Monica Pampell mentor)

The Office of The Provost Marshall (Bill Wozinak coordinated internship)

Neil Couch: Pitching internship program to The Citadel / Chuck Eassa: Tireless coordination Ben Shotzberger: Tireless effort for DHS connections / Duane Flemming: GWU Connection for Alumni Panel and event ideas /Austin Branch: CIA Visit and Mentoring / Benjamin Wham: White House Tour / John Lathers: Panel / Cassandra Thomas: Panel / Brendon Cooney: Panel / Bob Membane: Washington Nationals Game

AAC&U Five High-Impact Practices

Forging new paths?

“LEARNING BEGINS WITH STUDENT ENGAGEMENT. IS IT POSSIBLE TO

STRUCTURE CERTAIN ASPECTS OF THE EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE SO THAT

IT MAY COMPLIMENT AN INSTITUTION’S LEARNING GOALS FOR ITS

STUDENTS?”

Develop High-Impact, Collaborative PracticesHelp Students Make Connections

Every member of a campus community has an obligation to ask, “What am I doing to support a better outcomes related to meaningful career

development as it relates to my area?"

Internships Service Learning

Study Abroad / Study USA

Undergraduate Research

We are developing a holistic approach to strong outcomes related to career development

BENCHMARK

ROBUST EMPLOYER RELATIONS

• What works and what needs improving?

• NORFOLK NAVY SHIPYARD• SOUTHERN TEACHERS

ASSOCIAION• SCANA

FACULTY & STAFF SUPPORT • Career Requirements &

Integrated Programming • LEADERSHIP TRAINING

PROGRAM • SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING• SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT Mentorship

Opportunities• CLASS of 1986• CITADEL IN DC

ADVISORY OPPORTUNITIES

• Engage companies in more meaningful dialogue with faculty.

•BLACKBAUD•BOEING

What programs and resources are being used and what is the impact?

How satisfied are students using the services, programs, and resources?

What programs are needed?

More comprehensive data for students, faculty and staff.