ePortfolio OverviewFall 2011 BBA Orientation

Jessica LowyAssistant Director

BBA & Pre-BBA Advising & Programming

What is an ePortfolio?

How will I benefit from using an ePortfolio?

• Assess and reflect upon yourpersonal growth throughoutthe program

• Determine areas of strengthand weakness, and set goals

• Track experiences during and beyond the BBA

• Share your accomplishments and goals with others

What kind of information will I document?

• Courses that have had a significant impact on your professional and leadership development

• Co-Curricular Experiences– Orientation– Case competitions– Senior seminars– Business research certificate– Leadership Academy

What kind of information will I document?

• Study Abroad

• Internships

• Extracurricular and LeadershipActivities– Student organizations– Sports– Fraternities/sororities

• Service and Volunteer Activities

• Life Experiences/Interests

Related skills/leadership competencies

1. Synthesis and analysis2. Creative problem solving3. Positive impact in

organizations4. Global worldview5. Social responsibility & ethics6. Differentiated leadership7. Communication8. Self-awareness9. Teamwork & relationships

Skills matrix

Creating portfolios

• Main purpose of ePortfolio site is self-reflection and assessment

• You can create different portfolios showcasing your skills to share with others (online & PDF)

Getting started

• All students enrolled in BUS 365 – Business Communication will be sent log in information

• If not enrolled in BUS 365 e-mail me via FirstClass to request an account

• System is connected to EagleOps – can log in there and resumes will be shared

• Will be required in 365, but then it’s up to you to continue!