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“My biggest take away from this class is that my career choice in Applied Behavioral Sciences is a very good fit. Ashford has made my dream of working with children with behavioral health issues a very possible reality.”
“I really learned a lot about myself and my top strengths. This has helped me decide on a
career and what I need to do to get there …”
“My biggest take away from this course that I am on the right path to bettering my future. After taking the career assessment I found out that I have chosen the right career. …Now I know and I am doing what I need to, to succeed. “
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Integrating Career Assignments into the Curriculum
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Morgan Johnson
AVP, Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning Ashford University [email protected]
Jeffrey Hall
Associate Dean, Division of General Education Ashford University [email protected]
Session Outcomes
• Evaluate importance of career integration in online curriculum
• Apply career development process to curriculum across disciplines
• Analyze effectiveness of implementing efforts in increasing career related assignments
Who is Ashford University?
50,000*
Common services offered in your office?
Career Services strives to
empower students and alumni
to discover, develop, and apply
their unique talents in order to
achieve their greatest career
potential.
Resume Critiques
Interview Prep Webinars Self-
Assessments
Online Resource
Center
How Do We Reach Our Students?
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• Telephone
• Contact Us button
• Webinars
• Adobe Connect/ Screen Share
• Resume Power Hour
• Curriculum Integration
Research
Statistics
• 80% of grads are unemployed on graduation date
• 95% did not have a career or job search plan
• 7 months for average grad to find a job
Employers Perspective
• Understanding of “who they are” in the world of work
• Research and articulate how they can impact work and mission
• Market themselves • Discernment of value to
economy
University of Maryland Pilot
• 2 pilot semesters of PSY 100 • Incorporated 3 assignments • Surveyed students:
• Greater awareness of employers
• Stronger intentions to pursue internships
Gainful Employment
Is the amount of student loan debt being taken out
worth the income they will make after
completing the degree?
Are our academic programs training
students for gainful
employment?
Institutional Commitment
DISCOVER
DEVELOP APPLY
• Career Plan - Discover • Career Goal – Develop • Resume - Develop • Cover letter - Apply • Elevator Speech - Apply
Five Career Services Discussion Topics
Faculty Development
Faculty Success stories
In-depth Integration
Add on to Course
Career Services Integration
EXP 105
Integrating Career Services Early In The Student Experience: Validation Is Power!
Division of General Education Assistant Professor
Dr. Wendy Conaway
Career Conversations
“I applaud your realization that there might be other careers that you aren't aware of. That is exactly why we suggest that
our students network and do research so that they can become fully informed about their options. Our Career
Services does a great job of helping our students become prepared I totally agree, but the legwork is up to the student!”
“The tasks you have chosen from the checklist we provided make good sense. I particularly like that you have identified the ones that can apply at your current job to help you prepare for your long term career. When we say long term career goal, we are talking about a career that will satisfy you for the rest of your working life.
Whereas obtaining further education can help you get to that point, it really isn't a long term goal in itself; at least, we hope you don't plan to work on your Master's
for the next 30 years!
With that said, what kind of long term career are you seeking in the field of accounting? Do you want to open your own accounting firm? Work for an already
established business? How will networking help you get there?”
Faculty Menu
• Career Plan - Discover • Career Goal – Develop • Resume - Develop • Cover letter - Apply • Elevator Speech - Apply
Five Career Services Discussion Topics
Step 1: Introduce Career Service Integration initiative and proposal to college faculty Step 2: Send the five career services discussion templates to faculty along with planning table (next slide) Step 3: Review the program integration planning table at the college level Step 4: Prioritize integration based on the following factors
1. New program curriculum 2. Upcoming program reviews or curriculum updates 3. Existing programs
Step 5: Finalize integration plan and dates in coordination with College Program Manager and development schedule
Step 6: Implement course integration plans by program Step 7: Send finalized integration table to CSIT for report to Provost Step 8: Continuous review of programs and course integration
Curriculum Integration Steps
Integration Planning Table
Integration Planning Table
Career Integration Progress
53%
80%
55.17%
27%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
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90%
100%
Forbes School ofBusiness
College of Education College of Liberal Arts College of Health,Human Services, and
Sciences*Percentage of curriculum integration goal
Measuring Impact
• Student Learning Outcomes • Student Retention • Alumni Surveys • Career Readiness
Alumni Surveys n
Alumni Surveys
Resources for Faculty
My Career
DESIGN LAB &
CETL
Things to Keep in Mind
• Collaboration between faculty and career services staff is a must
• Career readiness preparation should start early
• Must obtain faculty buy-in and administrative support
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