Ithaca College Orientation 2015Ithaca College Orientation 2015
““Family Matters!”Family Matters!”
•Change majors 1-2 times in college
•Have 10-15 jobs in a lifetime
•Make 2-3 career changes
Career Development Is Career Development Is A Lifelong Process...A Lifelong Process...
We will help your We will help your student with:student with:
• Career planning and support
• Connecting with IC alumni for networking and opportunities
• Navigating and finding the right resources
Helping StudentsHelping StudentsCreate a Four Year Create a Four Year
PlanPlan• First Year: Self-Assessment and Career
Exploration
• Sophomore year: Career Exploration and Leadership Development
• Junior year: Career Goal Setting, Gaining Experience, and Graduate School Planning
• Senior year: Implementation and Transition
Students are responsible Students are responsible for their own success and for their own success and
we are here to help.we are here to help.
Opportunities for Opportunities for Students to Get Students to Get
Involved and Involved and Connected Connected • Clubs and organizations (200+)
• Community service and service learning• Leadership training • Internships/experiential learning • Alumni Directory (55,000+) for networking• IC Mentoring Network (2,000+)• Network Nights
Top Skills/Qualities Top Skills/Qualities Employers SeekEmployers Seek
• Communication Skills (verbal and written)
• Honesty/Integrity• Interpersonal Skills• Strong Work Ethic• Teamwork Skills
• Analytical Skills • Detail Oriented• Motivation/Initiative• Flexibility/Adaptability• Computer Skills• Leadership Skills
Source: Job Outlook 2015, National Association of Colleges and Employers
Career Services Career Services OverviewOverview
• Serve students and alumni in all schools and programs at any time
• 4,488 job and internship opportunities were offered to our students and alumni via eRecruiting, career fairs and consortia events last year
• Career Services for life!• Career development starts today!
Outcomes Outcomes
May 2014 Graduates May 2014 Graduates “Knowledge Rate” “Knowledge Rate”
Hot Off the Press!Hot Off the Press! Gallup Benchmarks for Gallup Benchmarks for
Class of 2015Class of 2015
The Undergraduate Experience:The Undergraduate Experience:Student SupportStudent Support
Ithaca Colleg
e
National
StudyI had at least one professor who made me excited about learning
84% 63%
My professors cared about me as a person 51% 27%I had a mentor who encouraged me to pursue my goals & dreams
42% 22%
All three statements 32% 14%
% Strongly Agree
Sources: Gallup-Purdue National Study & IC May 2015 graduating seniors prelim survey results
The Undergraduate Experience:The Undergraduate Experience:Experiential & Deep LearningExperiential & Deep Learning
Ithaca Colleg
e
National
StudyI worked on a project that took a semester or more to complete
51% 32%
I had an internship or job that allowed me to apply what I was learning in the classroom
51% 29%
I was extremely active in extracurricular activities & organizations
35% 20%
All three statements 18% 6%
% Strongly Agree
Sources: Gallup-Purdue National Study & IC May 2015 graduating seniors prelim survey results
The Undergraduate ExperienceThe Undergraduate Experience
Ithaca Colleg
e
National
StudyStudent support (3 statements) 32% 14%Experiential & deep learning (3 statements) 18% 6%
All six statements 11% 3%
% Strongly Agree
Sources: Gallup-Purdue National Study & IC May 2015 graduating seniors prelim survey results
Ithaca College Alumni Ithaca College Alumni are More Likely to Have:are More Likely to Have:
• Stronger workplace affiliation• Greater job satisfaction• Be more engaged• Greater career advancement potential and
opportunity • Stronger sense of well-being• Like what they do• Thrive financially, socially, physically and
emotionally• Stronger attachment to the their alma mater• Remain emotionally attached and affiliated with the
college
You Are a Resource to You Are a Resource to All All
IC Students...IC Students...Actively listenTry not to be judgmental or fix everything for themProvide encouragement, let them share their dreams and concerns Tell them what you see as their strengthsShare your career and other experiencesShare internships, jobs, volunteer positions with IC
Connect with ICConnect with IC• Family Weekend: November 6-8, 2015
www.ithaca.edu/familyweekend
• Parents Newsletter: Complete the Parent Information Form online at ithaca.edu/parents and you’ll begin receiving this quarterly newsletter!
• Network Nights: January 2016
• Participate in the
Mentoring Network
• Actively participate in: Family Weekend Network Nights Speaking on campus Helping your student
and other IC students
• Share your experiences and advice
• Make connections
• Hire an IC student or alumni
Get Involved!Get Involved!
Contact InformationContact InformationCareer Services•John Bradac, Director of Career Services
[email protected], 607-274-6635
Alumni Relations•Nancy Law, Director of Alumni & Parent Engagement
[email protected], 607-274-3194
•Gretchen Van Valen, M.M. ‘90, Associate Director [email protected], 607-274-1695
Institutional Advancement•Eric Rosario, Interim Director of Family Giving
[email protected], 607-274