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Thinking MISSION: We provide students and alumni with exceptional academic and professional employment services.
World Wide Career Advantage 24 H o ur s A D a y , 7 D a y s a W e e k, 3 65 D a y s a Y ea r From career exploration to evaluating a job offer, our virtual career center provides resources to meet individual needs anytime, anywhere with hands on career information, tools, publications, and links for every stage of career planning and implementation. Specialized career applications and online tools helped over
VISION:
100,000
To become a national leader
students,
in our field by developing and providing exceptional academically and professionally related employment services for students, alumni and employers.
alumni, employers and members of the general public from over 100 different countries
Real World Results
customize their career
search and engage in their
future. Our interactive resources are
customized, online, and on demand to a world wide audience 24/7/365!
Our three tiered approach
The web site traffic comes
Cyber Career Coaches reach
extends to all programs and
from over 100 countries and
beyond the limits of on-
services so students and
every time zone on earth. Of
campus marketing and
alumni can receive
more than 100,000 unique
communication through the
personalized assistance in
visits, 75% find what they
use of CMCâ€&#x;s MySpace,
person and at a distance.
need in just one click.
Facebook and YouTube.
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thinking, real-world
results‌
Advantage for Everyone
&
incorporates a wide variety of career Related activities and guarantees all undergraduate students a credit bearing, or practical work experience related to their major. Our partnership with employers, alumni, mentors, and the community provides a wealth of experience and opportunities for students through student employment, internships, cooperative education, employer events, and career fairs.
reputation by sharing its expertise
Innovation Executive Initiatives
Guaranteed Career Advantage The Career Advantage Program (CAP)
CMC continued its award winning and career center innovation at conferences and hosting several
Summary
The 2008 year started robustly in terms of Assistant Dean employment activity from students, alumni, and employers. However by fall, the national economic problems began to have a negative impact. Still, 2008 saw well over 100,000 individual clients served; the largest number ever for the CMC and our Guaranteed Practicum continued to exceed 70% of the graduating class having one or more qualifying experiences. CMC directly contributed to 1,423 coop/ intern placements during the year. Tom
Wunderlich
webinars.
We continued to deploy new technology to meet the needs of students and employers through the addition of Optimal Resume. CMC can now electronically check resumes completed and submitted by students and alumni, before sending them to employers. We upgraded FOCUS, our primary career development and planning tool, and incorporated it into multiple University College Courses. In addition, CMC has developed a Certificate of Career Experience and had our first recipient
in this December‟s graduating class. Our unique student employment programs continued to grow with over 300 students earning over $200,000 in need based financial aid and CMC hosted 16 Career Fairs and special employer events for students and alumni. The bottom line is that CMC delivered cutting edge services to over 100,000 people around the world and in the process generated a minimum of $5,429,946 in salaries for our students and $1,732,308 income for the university during 2008.
Graduate Advantage Program
Alumni Advantage Program
Recruitment Advantage Program
The Graduate Advantage Program helps
While the majority of our activity with
The Recruiting Advantage Program (RAP)
prepare current and future graduate students
alumni is electronic, the Alumni/Employer
provides a variety of programs,
for graduate study and entry into their
Panels bring alumni, graduating seniors, and
communication tools, and services to our
careers; this year we hosted a mini fair, work-
employers together to network and share
employer partners including eRecruiting, job
shops on transition and test-preparation.
information. CMC continues to be an
posting services, career fairs, on-campus
invaluable resource for our graduates.
recruiting, individualized recruitment action
“I'm still excited about graduating and constantly looking ahead to my future career plans. It's great to know the CMC offers it services to not only current students, but also alumni who are searching for a new job, career, or just general tips and information. I definitely plan to continue using its services after graduation and have encouraged my fellow classmates to do the same.” Mario Edmonds, Distance Student
plans, special promotional opportunities, and
“The Career Management Center (CMC) has been an invaluable asset in helping me finding a job. They provided me with seminars and workshops on important topics including techniques for interviewing, creating an effective resume and networking; I highly recommend every student take advantage of the wonderful opportunity the CMC provides to help in achieving career goals." Patrick Hines, Engineering Student
our CMC corporate VIP sponsorship programs.
“The education you provided will be invaluable in preparing [our] community for recruiting new talent into the workforce. We are fortunate to have the opportunity to consult with an award-winning organization...We certainly look forward to partnering with you in the future." NAVFAC MidLANT
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Focus on Technology Virtual Career Center Dynamic Services, World Wide Reach With visitors from every time zone on earth, our virtual career center and web based technologies provide a menu of services to meet individual needs with hands on applications and new media targeting every mode of career planning and implementation.
President’s Blog “New media is obviously an important tool... Watch football coach Bobby Wilder try to find a few new recruits while doing a guest-speaking stint at the Fall Career Fair luncheon.” John R. Broderick, September 2008
Laura Czerniak Director of Technology
With more than 100,000 unique visitors this year, most find what they need in just
Applications with one Click of a Button
one click. Career
Almost 3,500 new resumes uploaded and over
assistance, resources, and experience
11,000 applications
anytime, anywhere. Our
submitted online through eRecruiting.
interactive tools are customized, online, and on demand 24/7/365.
Most Popular Paths to Success When searching for experience, the most common need is resume writing skills. This year we round off our self-serve tools with Optimal Resume, already in the top 3 most popular pages.
1. eRecruiting
Career Tools 56,400 views: 1) eRecruiting 2) Focus 3) Optimal
2. Resume
4) CareerSearch 5) Internships USA
3. Part-time
Career Assistance 14,300 views: 1) Seminars 2) Instant Career
4. CAP 5. Full-time 6. Cover Letters
Messaging, 3) How to Establish a Cyber Career Center 4) Career Consultation, 5) Contact a Cyber Career Coach Career Resources 88,000 views: 1) Resume 2) Cover Letter
Services you note as particularly outstanding?
3) Career Exploration 4) Career Tools 5) What Can I do w/This Major
“The Career Management Center is a very thorough and
7. Experience
Career Experience 116,300 views: 1) eRecruiting 2) Part-Time
8. Directory
3) Full-Time 4) Experience 5) Intern/Co-op
9. Alumni
Online Presentations– 2,525 views: 1) Resume, 2) Orientation
10. Seminars
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Senior Satisfaction Survey
3) Intern/Co-op 4) Career Exploration 5) Job Search
elaborate assisting tool for finding your career, and the staff is truly helpful and effective. The tools that they provide in this division are excellent and definitely expedite the process of achieving success in one's career, as long as you are motivated.”
Big BlueNET Mentors Best Piece of Advice
New Optimal Tools Taking the time to customize configuration and benchmark success, the CMC introduces Optimal with rave reviews. The Optimal interactive suite delivers step by step writing tutorials and personalized video interviewing. This combined with the cybercoach review center and student and alumni web publishing will help optimize any experience.
Networking mentors help students on a lifelong path seeking experience and engagement. Our new, enhanced system provides mentors access to job, portfolio, and career guidance. These value added features will help further build career networking opportunities targeting employers, faculty, and student groups.
Develop network of mentors early in [your] college career” Jacqueline Skinner, Associate Director Consortium for the Advancement of Private Higher Education
"It helped me learn how to prepare a professional resume the correct way. It was also very easy to use and I like the way it guided me through the whole thing...like having a person there. I know that I'll use this tool from now on."
“Make use of your opportunity to network in college as it can gain you access to a variety of resources for career choice, job search, and more” Chandra Stone, Mental Health Case Manager Piedmont Community Services
“Continually network and develop a visible work ethic!” Frederick Matthies, Retired Naval Officer and Past Educational Administrator
"It's clear and easy to understand. It helps a lot in areas where you are unsure and it gives step by step instructions to ensure you are doing everything correct." "The ability to work on portions of the resume over extended time by saving and retrieving information. I also liked the ability to instantly put the resume in different formats to see how they looked."
“Technical skills are great but learn to write well” Paul Riley, BS Geography, 1993 Geographer, US Census Bureau
Prepare for your next career step now” Lekeshia Hall, Computer Engineering, 2000 Firewall Engineer Team Lead, IBM Corporation
Use all the career resources ODU has to offer, it worked for me!” Kim (Brant) Manoso, Marketing Teacher Education, 1992 Marketing
Paths for Lifelong Learning
86% Improved Outcomes: 18% Gained a Clear Advantage 55% Much Better Prepared 88% Have an Action Plan:
20% Executing My Plan 50% Clear Plan Moving Forward
Elaine Dawson, BS, Business Administration 1st MAJOR: Sociology FINAL: Information Systems STUDENT EMPLOYMENT: Desktop Publishing JOB AT GRADUATION: CMC Computer Network Support Tech II - Web Designer/Administrator CURRENT POSITION: ODU Senior Assistant Registrar for Data Analysis and Technical Services
I am happy to finally be in the job that best matches my skills and abilities and my ongoing desire to learn.”
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Technology Advantage New Paths to Future Success After years of anticipation, the My Future tab in the MyODU portal in now under development to help point students in the right direction.
Dynamic Video Brings Careers to Life Students preview their future with video career-casts. There is something for everyone on CareerTV, dynamic video that links students to the inside track. While CMC YouTube creates custom playlists to showcase career perspectives, our live webcasts capture students attention.
Contact and Referrals Aid in Retention Our Career Center Contact Manager puts the CMC, University College, and Excellence in Advising all on the same page. C3M records and easily tracks contacts and referrals including interventions through Early Alert Response System. 2-WAY COMMUNICATION: ● 21,000 Contacts ● 9,000 Individuals
INCLUDING 1-WAY EMAIL: ● 105,000 Contacts ● 20,000 Individuals
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Foundation for New Beginnings Montree Thepongsva, BS, Computer Engineering
STUDENT EMPLOYMENT: CMC Computer Support Technician INTERN/CO-OP: GE FANUC, Charlottesville, Virginia FIRST JOB OUT OF COLLEGE: Technical Administration, Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum CURRENT POSITION: Senior Technical Analyst, MicroStrategy
“All my successes since graduating college began at the CMC. If it wasn't for the CMC, I would have never gotten where I am today.”
Cyber Career Center The Cyber Career Center
CMC Satellite at the Virginia Beach Higher Education Center
continues to reach beyond
CMC opened in its new location mid Fall with the grand opening scheduled for the beginning of Spring 2009.
the campus walls, by
To complement our new physical
providing Old Dominion
presence a virtual kiosk is in
University students and
development, featuring live
alumni with career Heidi Mcferron Assistant Director CCC Supervisor
services at almost
connections via
anytime and at anyplace.
chat and video
Throughout the 2008
conferencing.
year, Cyber Career Coaches made 2,387 contacts with students and alumni. Of these contacts, 751 were with ODU Alumni. Over 1,100 students and alumni utilized the walk-in assistance provided by our Cyber Career Coaches, while the remainder chose to take advantage of our career services offered at a distance. The 2008 year also brought
Cyber Career Coaches
resources and events through social networking sites including: Facebook, Myspace, and Connections. A new YouTube site was also launched to
the addition of new
individual student contact.
nationally recognized in the career services field. Multiple staff members
exploration and research capabilities for
associated with the CCC have been
our students and alumni. Optimal
invited and/or accepted to present on
Resume was also introduced at the
the Cyber Career Center concept, both in person and at a distance, on
beginning of the Fall 2008 semester, providing students and alumni an easier
direct interaction with Cyber Coaches
distance methods now represent over 50% of our
Career Center (CCC) continues to be
in May of 2008, providing new career
Optimal Resume also allows clients
Contacts through the Cyber Career Center and
alumni success stories. The Cyber
Center. Focus was upgraded to Focus 2
and practice interviewing skills.
Connecting to Students on Demand
share career information, and student/
technologies and upgrades to the Cyber Career
process to build resumes, cover letters,
continued to promote CMC
numerous occasions throughout this past year.
Presentation invitations have included a Webinar for the
Eastern Association of Colleges and Employers, and a virtual presentation for the Distance Credentialed Counselors program.
through the Optimal Review Center.
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Student And Alumni Programs
Alice Jones Director, Student
This past year the CMC offered 361 programs and classes designed to assist each college in partnering with employers, faculty, students and alumni. These programs were designed in order to increase networking relationships and provide resources and services pertaining to career planning, internships, practica, cooperative education and graduate placement functions with particular emphasis on giving individuals everything needed to gain a Career Advantage. 6,694 students attended these events.
& Alumni Programs
Employer Panels This panel presented to UNIV 120 and was one of 4 panels where Alumni and employers shared tips for success with students exploring careers and majors. Panelists: Erik Cooper, NAVFAC Midlant, Alum; Burden Lundgren, ODU Faculty; Jeff Parrish, Hoggard-Eure Associates, P.C., Alum; Mark Moore, LifeNet
Career Advice & A Slice
Graduation Scramble CMC knows graduates scramble at the last minute to find employment, so we invited them to attend a graduation scramble: including breakfast and resume writing, interview skills and job search strategies hosted and presented by employers.
Upward Bound Presentation
CMC made a presentation to 50 students, parents and faculty involved with the Upward Bound program about career options and opportunities as part of their Career Expo in November.
Helping Students Act Their Best
Topics included: Making the Grade: Applying for City/ State Employment, Take the Lead-Leadership Skills, Dress for Success, Budgeting For Your Future, Career Suicide: What not to interviewing and first months on the job. Each event was hosted and presented by employers.
Does Undergraduate Employment Matter? Mythbusters: Does Undergraduate Employment Matter was a series of three events designed to assist freshman to be successful early on with regard to careers. Emphasis was placed on professionalism, working early towards goals, and self-awareness. Sessions were conducted in various freshman residence halls.
Helping Students Look Their Best
Helping Students Be Their Best
This year the CMC hosted the largest Etiquette
In February the Business Satellite created and
CMC staff participated in offering congratulations to
Dinner to date. It was attended by 99 students
executed a very popular “dress for success”
over 300 graduating seniors at the Senior Breakfast,
and 22 employers from 11 different companies
workshop designed in the format of the popular
and organizations. We began the evening with an
TV show, “What Not to Wear.” The student
Friday prior to graduation during
energetic and interactive session including a five
organization, Alpha Kappa Psi, helped to present
both the fall and
course meal to review dining etiquette, immediately
the event sponsored by Albritton and Associates.
the spring semester.
followed by networking. It was great opportunity for
27 students attended this highly successful work-
Soon to be gradu-
students to learn and
shop and we are planning to feature this event
ates were each given
employers to connect
again next semester prior to the Career Fair.
CMC planners and
with students. We are
invitations to attend
anticipating this event
our senior scramble
to be as equally
event to help prepare them for their
popular Spring 2009.
job search.
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Courses and A New Assessment Tool Successful New Tool:
Credit and Coursework:
Certificate of Career Experience:
UNIV 120 Major and Career Planning, builds
Following the Certificate of Career Experience in the College of Engineering and Technology, steps have been taken to establish similar certificates in the College of Sciences and the College of Business and Public Administration. The College of Sciences has approved Certificates of Career Experience in Physics and Psychology, with decisions pending from the Departments of Math, Computer Science, Chemistry and Earth Science. Curriculum information has been prepared for presentation to the administrators within the College of Business and Public Administration.
a sound foundation for career decision-making through inventories, research, & personal Taking the time to customize configuration
reflection. This year University 120 introduced
and benchmark success, the CMC launches a
133 students in 9 sections to career and major
new career tool (focus v2) with rave reviews.
exploration with guided opportunities to identify academic and occupational interests. UNIV 195 Workplace Readiness, a new course, offered for the first time Fall 2008, focused on workplace readiness, helping
“I learned what professions fit my personality, what I can do with my intended major, and how to search for internships.” "[I] narrowed down the search of my job interests, now I know more about the jobs I want to pursue, and the courses I need to take to get to the degree I need." “FOCUS allows me to evaluate my career choices and provides other avenues for how I can use my degree to my best advantage.”
students develop communication skills, project
A Special week
development, conflict management ethics and
of programs
leadership.
included CashCourse to help
UNIV 200 Career Implementation, provided 61 students in 4 sections internships and cooperative education information while emphasizing the job search. UNIV 400/500 University Engagement, was
students learn how to create a budget, manage credit cards , student loans, and more. Programs were co-sponsored by the Office of Financial Aid and Northwestern Mutual Financial Services.
“I am thrilled I
offered for the first time during Fall 2008. This
enrolled in this course;
course is designed to assist seniors and graduate
it has given me the
students with career search methods to locate
information, guidance,
full-time post graduation employment as well as
and motivation I
transition to work and graduate school.
ultimately needed to
UNIV/SCI 495 The Intersection of Business and Science, was an establishment of a collaborative course between the CMC and the College of Sciences, combing new trends in science and industry with basic business practices and career development skills.
begin my career search. I will be using this knowledge and resources gained through this course to acquire a position upon graduation.“
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Experiential Education Programs Experiential Education, which includes internships and cooperative education
Beverly Forbes Director Experiential Education
Coop/Intern/Major Exploration Fair
experiences, continues to be an
The 1st Annual Coop/Intern/Major Exploration Fair was held on
important part of the student
February 6, 2008. In collaboration with the Center for Major Exploration, 35
experience at Old Dominion University. Despite a downturn in
employers were on hand to recruit interns and cooperative education students, as well as sharing information regarding majors and
the economy, 483 intern/coop
careers. Representatives from each of the
positions were posted during 2008,
colleges were also on hand to assist the 300+
and more importantly, students
students who attended. Twelve lucky students
participated in 1423 experiences, an
won music download cards in a random drawing of those who swiped in for the fair.
increase of almost 11%. Students and employers rated these
experiences highly. In order to more effectively track the experiences of our interns and coops, a new centralized procedure for recording placements was developed. In addition, a new CAP continuance policy was articulated and placed on the website.
Internship/Coop Applications
Certificate of Career Experience Following the Certificate of Career Experience in the College of Engineering and Technology, steps have been taken to establish similar certificates in the College of Sciences and the College of Business and Public Administration. The College of Sciences has approved Certificates of Career Experience in Physics and Psychology, with approval pending from the Departments of Math, Computer Science, Chemistry and Earth Science. Curriculum information has been prepared for presentation to the administrators within the College of Business and Public Administration.
Langley Aerospace Research Summer Scholars
City of Norfolk:
Erin Mills and Bev Forbes provided a presentation on “Professional Communication” to interns as part of the City of Norfolk Municipal Internship Program in July 2009.
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Staff from the CMC had an opportunity to make presentations to the interns in the NASA-LARSS Program (Langley Aerospace Research Summer Scholars ). The presentation, “Why Go to Graduate School” was included in the NASA-LRC Career and Graduate Seminar held in April, July, and October. Presentations were made by Penny Pickel, Bev Forbes, and Christine Autrey.
Preparing Students For Global Communities Graduation Fair
International Career Advantage Program (ICAP) ICAP assists students interested in working as interns outside of the United States. Erin held an ICAP orientation each semester, and a total of 23 individual ICAP appointments were made in 2008. Additional collaboration between the Career Management Center Erin Mills and the Office of Assistant Director international Study Abroad has Career Consultant begun and will continue into 2009. Additionally, ICAP has begun offering more detailed Curricular Practical Training (CPT) workshops for International students interested in internships here in the United States, Erin conducted our first American Work Culture Workshop this Fall for international students interested in finding out more information on American work culture and employer expectations. Work culture workshops will now be offered every semester as part of a transition to the world of work series.
Parent And
In order to provide CMC services more effectively to our graduates, several initiatives were put into place. For the first time, CMC staff members were part of the Graduate Fair offered at the ODU Bookstore, along with participating ring vendors and cap and gown providers. Students who completed a short survey about post-graduation plans were entered into a raffle for a diploma frame. Susan Oncu, a graduate from the College of Health Sciences, was the winner.
Golden Key International Honour Society
Co-Advisors Bev Forbes and Erin Mills, along with three Golden Key Chapter members, attended the 2008 International GK Conference in New Orleans, LA. The chapter received a presentation for achieving Gold Standard and Erin Mills and Bev Families Program Forbes made a presentation entitled “Professional As a part of the Parents and Families Program sponsored by Communication – It‟s a BIG Deal”. In addition, a the Office of New Student and Parent Programs, Andrea community service Harrell and Bev Forbes presented information concerning the project was Career Management Center programs including the UNIV 195: included as part Workplace Readiness course, Career Advantage Program, and of the conference, the Cash Course available at the CMC website. and the three student members participated by working at homes damaged by Hurricane Katrina.
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Employer Programs CMC hosted 16 Career Fairs and Special Events with over 611 employers and organizations registered and thousands of students, alumni and special guests were in attendance. Included in these were the Spring and Randy Shabro Director Employer Programs
Fall 2008 Career Fairs, open to all of Hampton Roads area military,
CMC partnered with the Regional Military Employment‟s Program (RMEP) through hosting their quarterly Employer Advisory Board (EAB) in July 2008 at the Virginia Beach Higher Education Center. This resulted in CMC being able to successfully promote the Fall 2008 Career Fair to both military employers and military services members.
Fall and Spring Career Fair Pictures
active duty, retired and adult family members. Over 200 military guests took advantage of the opportunity to participate. In addition, our on-campus recruiting advantage was enhanced in 2008 through the use of our state-of-theart employer lounge with flat screen TV, beverage service and employer office with telephone, internet and a touch screen to show which students have checked in for their appointment or interview. Over 55 companies used our 6 interview rooms and facilities to interview nearly 500 students.
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Regional Military Employment’s Program
Target Case Study Contest CMC partnered with Target Corporation‟s $3000 grant funded Target Case Study Contest. 4 person student teams prepared a case study on the business related issue “Staffing Our Stores”. 12 teams participated and 4 teams were selected to present their final case study to a panel of Target Representatives. This partnership provided a great opportunity for Target, CMC and students to make an academic and professional connection. This highly successful opportunity will be repeated in 2009!
Sponsorships
Appreciation
CMC continued to grow its ranks of
Employer Appreciation
Corporate VIP Sponsors in 2009 with the welcome addition of Northwestern Mutual Financial Network as a Silver Level Sponsor and Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Northrop Grumman Corporation renewing their Silver Level Sponsorships for 3 years each.
events such as ODU Men‟s/Women‟s basketball games at the Ted Constant Convocation Center, recognize our Very Important Partners and help develop new relationships. CMC sponsored 4 of these events in 2008 with over 44 employers/guests in attendance.
New Employer Event
Symposium
Included in our special events this
CMC and Virginia Beach Higher Education Center hosted its 2nd
year was a new event: Career Speed
Annual Employers Symposium in August 2008, with over 50
Networking. Employers met with groups
employers and organization representatives
of students in 5 minute “speed” sessions
in attendance. The symposium had the
which gave students and employers a
benefit of 2 guest speakers who spoke on
chance to give their 30 second “elevator
13 Workplace Readiness Skills and new
speeches” on why the employer should
technologies that foster interviewing and
consider them for possible employment.
information sessions for companies who
Christina Duncombe, Market Recruiter
cant always come to campus. Pictured
from Walgreens commented:
below: during the Things To Do and Know
“This was my favorite event so far! Sign me up for the next one!”
Interactive Session the group brainstormed ways to better prepare students for employer expectations.
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Student Employment The student employment team has been busy this year linking students with part-time job opportunities on campus and within the Hampton Roads community. Our Job Posting Unit posted 75 Co-ops, 718 internships, and 2,725 jobs totaling over 3,500 employment opportunities. Through these experiences students have found opportunities to not only earn a pay check to help them with their financial needs while in studying here at the University; they gained transferrable skills, and developed networks that will last a lifetime. Andrea Harrell Assistant Director Student Employment
CMC Peer Counselors Please welcome our Student Employment Peer Counselors. Peers are students educating their fellow students in the job search and job preparation process. peers specialize in part-time jobs.
Work Study Program
Volunteer Of The Season: 140 Hours Of Service With Virginia Brynne Burkett Beach Animal Control Junior, Speech Pathology Party
Brynne began with the CSI program at the first of the year. She learned that she could earn her Federal Work-Study award working with the Virginia Beach Animal Control where she was already volunteering. She was excited about the opportunity to earn money to help with school, while continuing her passion for working with animals. Brynne‟s major responsibilities at the shelter include exercising, socializing, and handling the animals. She also assists with making sure the animals have proper food and water. She works with the public when she shows the dogs to prospective adopters in the shelter and at off site adoption events. “The shelter has helped me with my future career goals in many ways. Some of the skills I am gaining are the ability to deal with many different people, the ability to prioritize and multi-task quickly, and how far a little patience and effort truly goes. “
Placement
Hours
Income
STAT CSI AR
190 62 65
$ 100,124.11 $ 52,681.00 $ 51,635.03 $ 204,440.14
Part Time Off Campus Students
134 451
12,977.60 5,664.95 4,957.36 Total 28.49 avg hrs per wk $10.94 avg per hour Total
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$ 413,094.00 $617,534.14
Motivated Students Today, Hardworking Workforce Tomorrow The Student Temporary Assist Team (STAT) provide free assistance for ODU departments, helping students maintain a flexible schedule while earning their Federal Work Study award. Our 190 STAT students worked 12,977 hours earning approximately $7.70 per hour. The Community Service Intern (CSI) program provides solid documentation of community service expenditure that assists the university in meeting the Federally required minimum of 7% of Federal Work Study funding being applied to community service. CSI placed 62 students in non-profit organizations contributing 5,664 hours. Although positions are unpaid, our students earned approximately $9.30 per hour from their FWS award. The America Reads (AR) program is essential to the university in that it is required in order for the university to continue to receive ALL federal student aid. Our America Reads coordinators trained and placed 65 students in local classrooms, totaling 4,957 hours of community service averaging approximately $10.41 per hour. Through CSI and AR, ODU students provided over 10,500 hours of service to the community. CMC receives a $50,000 allocation from the Federal Work study grant to administer Job Location and Development (JLD), a part time off campus jobs program which produced over $400,000 in salaries for students this year.
College Of Engineering and Technology The College of Engineering continues to prepare its students for the work place. Starting with freshmen, 422 students participated in classroom coop/internship seminars as part of ENGR 110/111. Additionally, 67 upper classmen attended Engineering CAP orientations for preliminary internship information, and 83 students participated in a 2-seminar training series preparing potential applicants for CAP experiences and helping to facilitate the application process through the eRecruiting system. Every semester Beverly Forbes provides live career seminars on resumes, job search strategies, and interviewing for Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Beverly Forbes Liaison, College of Engineering and Technology
Mechanical Engineering seniors. During 2008, 96 students participated in this 3-seminar series. She also presented one teletechnet career lecture to 216 Engineering Technology seniors and presented to 21 members of the National Society of Black Engineers.
Engineering Early Advantage Program This year was the largest Engineering Early Advantage Program in its 9-year history, welcoming 15 incoming female freshmen engineering students. Sponsored by the Virginia Space Grant Consortium, the program was awarded $11,000, the largest grant since its 2001. Students completed projects
Corporate Circle Day The Frank Batten College of Engineering and Technology held Engineering Corporate Circle Day events during the fall and spring semesters, in conjunction with the College Development Officer. Seven employers attended the Spring 2008 event, and ten employers attended the Fall 2008 event, with over 100
under engineering supervision at the VMASC facility in Suffolk and participated in on-campus orienta-
students attending each Corporate Circle Day.
tion events with female faculty, administrators, and previous
Engineering Open House
EEAP participants. Program highlights included a meeting with Dr. Charles Wilson, Dean of University College, as well as a field trip to the Lockheed Martin Lighthouse Facility in Suffolk, VA. One of the participants from the 2005 program, Katherine Sammons, graduated in December 2008 with a double major in mathematics and mechanical engineering. As the top student from the Frank Batten College of Engineering and Technology, she won the Alumni Association Outstanding College Scholar Award, and she served as the Banner Carrier at the December 2008 Commencement.
As a kickoff to Engineers' Week activities, the Frank Batten College of Engineering and Technology offers a 2-day Engineering Open House event. Each year, the CMC Engineering Satellite staff administers an Engineering Lab Tour event on the Friday of Engineering Open House week. This year, we welcomed approximately 100 students from 8 secondary schools and another 50 parents and potential ODU engineering students. Engineering student tour guides directed participants through 12 laboratories which were demonstrated by faculty and students. In addition, four Engineering Corporate Circle sponsors and five professional and student organizations hosted displays in the atrium of Kaufman Hall.
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College of Business and Public Administration
Penny Craig-Pickel Liaison College of Business and Public Administration
The staff in the CBPA Satellite Office saw 355 students individually over the course of the year. In the Spring Semester, our staff conducted extensive marketing for the Target Case Study Competition and we cultivated strong support from several key Management faculty. The winning team consisted of four business majors. In addition, the Satellite Office conducted 6 Information Sessions with approximately 75 attendees. Eight Internship Orientations were conducted with approximately 80 attendees, and the staff also held 12 information sessions and made 8 class presentations to approximately 325 students. Mock Interviews were conducted by 4 corporate recruiters for 23 students. A new presentation was initiated for Masters of Public Administration students regarding CMC resources and we are also working in concert with the MPA Internship Coordinator to create a web link for career related services for MPAs. This web site will help to meet accreditation standards.
Accounting Job Fair In the Fall Semester, the CBPA Satellite hosted the representatives, over 130 students attended this fair and at least 10 obtained internships as a direct or indirect result of this event. Pictured Right: CMC Staff Members use C3M, an electronic check-in system, to register students and provide nametags.
During the Summer, the CBPA Satellite began the process of implementing a new Resume Approval initiative requiring all undergraduate applicants to the College of Business to submit to CMC a resume for approval before admission. This procedure also included the use of C3M and Optimal Resume, the newest electronic resume tool in CMC. By Fall 2008, the system was in place and 183 resumes have been approved for admission to the College of Business.
"Optimal helped me learn how to prepare a professional resume the correct way, was very easy to use and I like the way it guided me through… I know that I'll use this tool from now on."
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In March, the Satellite office collaborated with the Dean‟s Office to prepare and host 76 honors students and 10 recruiters for the Annual CBPA Constant Hall Partner’s Reception. In April, the CBPA satellite collaborated with the Engineering Satellite to present a Technology Panel consisting of representatives from local industry. In April, four CMC partners provided mock interviews for 23 business majors.
A Typical Job Search Using CMC Resources
Accounting Job Fair with a total of 22 employer
CBPA Resume Approval
Constant Hall Partners Reception
MBA Networking Event This fall, the CBPA Satellite designed and held an event exclusively for MBA students and alums. This event was held at the SpringHill Suites, Marriott in November. It was sponsored by Norfolk Southern and was attended by 15 professional recruiters and 41 MBA students and alums. Norfolk Southern Sponsored The Event
Jen Fordham, MBA, Dec. 2008: This semester she attended 8 CMC events, sent out 80 resumes, received 4 interviews and 2 job offers. She will be starting in January as a Senior Career Consultant for Centura College.
Dress For Success In February the Satellite created and executed an extremely successful “Dress for Success” workshop designed in the format of the popular TV show, “What Not to Wear.” The student organization, Alpha Kappa Psi, helped to present the event which was sponsored by Albritton and Associates. Approximately 30 students attended this highly successful event.
College of Arts and Letters Collaboration with various departments continues to be a key factor. Working with faculty in the departments of Communication, Criminal Justice/ Sociology, and English to coordinate career fairs, alumni/employer panels and mock interview sessions helps our students better prepare to market their skills and get their “career advantage”. This year, Alice Jones Liaison College of Arts and Letters
staff in the Arts and Letters Satellite office provided individual career and job search assistance to
Arts and Letters Open House The Arts & Letters Advising Triad hosted an Open House during the first week of class during the fall semester to introduce students and faculty to our new space and the programs and services we are able to provide.
approximately 450 graduate, undergraduate students and alumni. Staff members worked as part
of a collaborative team with the Arts & Letters Advising Triad and presented information to 896 parents, new and transfer students during orientation sessions. In addition, staff presented information for 8 classes, 11 seminars/workshops and special requests , 9 events involving employers or alumni, 2 Open House and 17 Orientations. 2008 was an exciting year with many changes and challenges. With the collaborative efforts of our staff and faculty
Telling The Arts & Letters Story The PATHS Program (Plan Act Then Have
colleagues we were able to assist students in making the successful
Success) is a collaborative effort between
transition from liberal arts student to polished professional.
members of the Arts and Letters Triad designed to help students get an edge on the competition,
Graduate Networking Resource Award
and help prepare them to tell their “liberal arts
This networking award is offered to 1 doctoral student in the
story”. Students participated in programs focused
College of Arts & Letters in the fall and spring semesters. The
on Career Decisions, Academic Success, and
purpose of the award is to give the recipient a list of updated networking contacts for his/her upcoming job search. The recipient
Career
will receive a list of potential job search contacts (approximately 125).
First award for Graduate Networking Resource Award was
given to Matthew T. Hall, PhD Candidate in International Studies.
Achievement Award
GEICO Achievement Award
Real World Realities “…I often dream, as many others, of the stay-at-home job where I can work on my own schedule with almost no supervision. That has changed. It just doesn't fit the person that I've grown to be. I need a more
Jasmine Benford, Sophomore majoring in Criminal
structured profession -- so freelancing would be almost impossible… I
Justice and minoring in Human Services in the
need people. Because I was doing this internship at a distance, it was
College of Arts and Letters was chosen to receive
only me and my computer. And quite frankly, Mr. Dell isn't as exciting
this $1000 scholarship based upon her academic
as the guy who promotes him on TV. I need personality. I need others
achievement, campus involvement, essay and
whom I can learn from. I need culture, experiences ... fun!
faculty letters of recommendation.
“… my perspective on the type of job I desire has changed.” Ashley, English Intern
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College of Sciences Outreach efforts were expanded in the satellite office. The staff sponsored 61 events for science students, including 16 classroom presentations, 9 seminars, 10 employer A. Kate Griffin Assistant Director Liaison to the College of Science
events, 18 PREVIEW presentations, and 8 „CMC on the Run‟ lobby
UNIV/SCI 495
Internship Numbers Increased Internship numbers increased over 2007 totals, with significant gains made in Computer Science and Biology. On-campus offerings were developed in the ODU Research Foundation‟s Water Quality Lab, and the Biology and Chemistry departments. Faculty collaboration was a highlight of the year. Kate
Aubrey Sparks participated in a Psychology internship at the Theatre of the Sea and was able to swim with dolphins. attended regular meetings were given in Biology 290, Psychology 371, with Chief Departmental Advisors, created a faculty guide to Computer Science 110, and Science 101. tables.
Presentations
Custom presentations were designed for the College of Sciences. Topics included internship orientation, creating science resumes and curriculum vitae, navigating online job search resources, preparing personal statements for graduate school, professionalism and networking skills,
internships and co-ops, and is working with a faculty member to establish an
internship program with La MICA, a research facility under construction in South
The CMC established a collaborative course with the College of Sciences. The Intersection of Science and Business gives students an understanding of the role science plays in business or industry and career paths available to them, a general background in business essentials, and the communication skills necessary to successfully work in a business setting. Students receive exposure to guest lecturers including employers and business faculty, and learn practical applications of job search strategies. The course will be offered in Spring 2009.
America. To encourage students to gain credit for practical experiences, and participate in career development courses, the Liaison worked with faculty in the Psychology and Physics departments to design and approve Certificates of Career Experience.
career fair preparation, creating job
Employer’s Comments:
search strategies, and interviewing. In
“Our intern was dependable, punctual, and excited about learning! She strived to get
addition, Kate served as a small-group
to know the job, her co-workers, and the people we support in order to better function
facilitator in the University College‟s
as part of the team and in order to learn from her experiences. We cannot thank her
LADDERS program, sponsored Mock
enough for her dedication and conscientiousness in her work here".
Interview Days for students applying to
C. Slater, Hope House Foundation, Fall 2008
graduate schools, met with students applying to professional health schools to discuss interview skills, conducted individual mock interviews, and
High Number of Attendance and Participation Event Name
Classroom Presentations and Seminars
Employer Events
Orientation Presentations
Individual Appointments and Walk-ins
Attendance
304
78
525
340
participated in the Pre-Health Advisory Committee‟s mock interview panels. In Fall 2008, the satellite awarded its first Graduate Networking Resource Award to Gongjun Yan, a PhD student in Computer Science.
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"...If it were not for the CMC, I would not be working my dream job, right out of college and getting to mingle with the stars in Hollywood. Make sure to take advantage of all the great services the CMC has to offer, cheers!" Nigel W. Tierney, M.S. Computer Science, Fall 2008
College of Health Sciences and College of Education ODU began regular operations with itâ€&#x;s new Health Sciences Satellite Office which allows ODU Career Management Center to
Right People...Right Time...Right
Place
College of Health Sciences The 2nd Annual Health Sciences Career Fair, saw an increase of 40% in employer registration and student attendance. 173 students attended and the Dean has declared this will now be a regular annual event.
partner and interact with College of Health Sciences students, Randy Shabro Liaison College of Health Sciences and College of Education
faculty and staff. This past year the CMC Satellite Office has partnered with the
College of Health Sciences in presenting workshops and coordinating mock interviews with the Physical Therapy Department and supporting their annual business project open house. In addition
College of Education
CMC continued our
CMC continued our positive relationship with the College of
positive and
Education and worked specifically with Teacher Education
productive relationship with
Services, hosting 48 school districts in the Teacher Recruitment
the College of
Fair. 150
Education and the
students
Teacher Education
attended this
Services by
event in
co-hosting the
February
School District
2008.
HR Appreciation Reception for over 25 school districts.
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Faculty And Staff 2008 Assistant Dean Tom Wunderlich Assistant Dean Career Management University College
Directors Laura Czerniak Director Technology
Beverly Forbes Director Experiential Education, Engineering & Technology Liaison
Alice Jones Director Student & Alumni Programs, Arts and Letters Liaison
Randy Shabro Director Employer Programs, Education & Health Sciences Liaison
A. Kate Griffin Assistant Director Sciences Liaison
Andrea Harrell Assistant Director Student Employment
Heidi McFerron Assistant Director Distance Site Liaison
Assistant Directors Penny Craig-Pickel Assistant Director Business and Public Administration Liaison
Erin Mills Assistant Director Career Consultant
Staff Susan Craig Satellite Office Coordinator
Jackie Elliot Office Coordinator
Kim Miller Fiscal Technician
Joe Rejuney Recruiting Consultant
Cynthia Williams On-Campus Recruitment Coordinator
Graduate Assistants– Coordinators and Cyber Coaches
Corey Boone
Richard Brammer
Christina Brooks
Paul Dearman
Courtney Harris
Jesse Mitchell
Julie Sexton
Lauren Waters
GAâ€&#x;s and Student Workers who graduated in the 2007-2008 year or are not pictured: Christine Autrey, Camela Brown, Madelyn Cardenas, Carla Carrington, Cathia Charlot, Shavon Chavis, Stephanie Crockett, Jennefer Fordham, Linda Garder, Santino Granato, Sarena Harper, Katie Lavell, Jasmine Lilly, Skye Jaundoo, Jewel Massenburg, Joslyn McElvy, Christine Morrison, Whitney Maddux, Matt Myers, John Rash, Tina Subaba, Lucy Twimasi, Ramonica Williams, Miecko Woods, Lewis Woodruff
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Outreach and Participation The CMC continues to reach out to our alumni and students by working closely with Colleges and Departments across campus. Our customized electronic publications include the Directions newsletter for students, Connections for Alumni, RAP Sheet for employers, and the Faculty Link for faculty in each college. The Alumni Office and CMC worked together to support several initiatives including: Panels called “5 under 25” to connect freshman with alumni, assisting with the creation of articles on career and alumni services, supported the alumni office with interns and served on the Director of Outreach Search Committee. The CMC also collaborated with the Housing Office to establish liaisons to freshman, sophomore, and upperclassman populations in order to facilitate more efficient and effective on campus programming in the residence halls. Community Outreach included participation in the Empowerment Summit, sponsored by the Urban League of Hampton Roads. Four senior CMC staff members, 2 graduate assistants, along with several ODU students attended this event with people from across the state. The event consisted of several workshops, followed by a career fair where CMC staff members assisted by critiquing resumes. The CMC sponsored a bus for students interested in attending UVA‟s Diversity Career Day in Charlottesville, VA to network with over 150 employers. Service wasn't limited to our ODU community. We were also involved in many activities that benefited the local area including: For Kids Angel Tree, Salvation Army, Dress the Teddy Bear Christmas Project, and served on a Career Panel for the Southeastern Virginia Association of Volunteer Administrators workshop which focused on educating non-profit organizations about internships and other special programs available for them through local colleges and universities. Our partnership with the Virginia Pilot‟s Career Connections branch provides us with the capability to post on campus jobs as well as provide access to hundreds of jobs of all types posted with the Virginia Pilot via kiosk in Webb Center and desktop applications in the Cyber Career Center. In addition, links on the Career Connection website publicizes CMC services to students and alumni and links the general public to our electronic resume writing seminar. 1,417 utilized the Virginia Pilot Career Connections Kiosk in Webb Center
Presentations Career Services Institute (CSI) East -Kate Griffin, Penny Pickel; Shared Best Practices Eastern Association for Colleges and Employers -Heidi Mcferron and Laura Czerniak; Webinar: Turning Up Technology Golden Key International Conference -Beverly Forbes, and Erin Mills; From College to Career: Professionalism and Communication NASA– Langley Research Center -Beverly Forbes, Penny Pickel and Christine Autrey; Why Graduate School Norfolk Municipal Internship Program -Beverly Forbes and Erin Mills; From College to Career: Professionalism and Communication National Student Employment Association (NSEA) -Andrea Harrell; Technology and Student Employment: Bridging the Gap Between Technologically Savvy Student Employment Operations Southern Association of Colleges and Employers (SOACE) -Alice Jones, Heidi McFerron and Teresa Simpson (Lamar University, Texas); Nuts and Bolts for New Career Professionals Southern Association of Student Employment Administrators (SASEA) -Andrea Harrell; Professionalism: Placing Your Student Workers on the Fast Track to Student Employment Success Virginia Association for Colleges and Employers -Heidi McFerron and Stephanie Crockett; Dealing With Students Who Have Less Than Perfect Records Virginia Association for Colleges and Employers -Stephanie Crockett, Heidi Mcferron, and Andrea Harrell; Navigating Students Through The Twists and Turns of Professional Communication Virginia College Personnel Association Kate Griffin; Preparing For On Campus Interviews
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Event Contacts Event Type
People
Class
1,597
Employer Event
1,084
Orientation
1,635
Seminar
433
Student Event
1,739
Table
51
Workshop
155
Online Seminars
2,525
Total
9,219
Resume Approval Interviewing
People 169 641
Electronic Student Event
672 1,024
Employer Event
1,033
CCC Walk In Class Seminar Orientation Appointment Total
1,106 1,189 1,858 1,909 1,916 6,241 17,758
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Employer 12%
Workshop 2% Table 0%
Student 19%
Orientation 18%
Seminar 5%
Individual Contacts Contact Type
Online Seminars 27%
Class 17%
The Bottom Line... This year CMC assisted 6,170 students with guaranteed practical experience, over 100,000 individuals visited the virtual Career Center and individuals from over 100 countries around the world accessed our services. In addition, 192 students enrolled in our various courses.
Employment Opportunities Posted
Income Generated From Programs
Program
Placement
Hours
Income
STAT
190
12,977.60
$100,124.11
CSI
62
5,664.95
$52,681.00
AR
65
4,957.36
$51,635.03
Total
$204,440.14
$413,094.00 $4,812,412.80
in eRecruiting: 3,518 eRecruiting Applications
College
Count
AL BU EN HS SC ED UC TOTAL
2716 3927 1491 273 1582 843 291 11,123
Unique Website Visitors Exceeded 100,000
Part Time Off Campus
134
28.49 avg hrs per wk, $10.94 avg per hour
Intern/Coop
691
$14.61 avg per hour
Students
1142
Total
$5,429,946.94
Income Generated From Tuition CMC Program
Experience for Credit
Credit Hours
Tuition Income
Intern/Co-op
1061
5835
$1,468,164
UNIV 120-400
192
192
$46,392
Total
1253
6027
$1,514,556
Income Generated From Grants, Events and Sponsorship $217,752.00
CMC Total Fiscal Impact $7,162,254.94 Page 23
2008 Annual Repor t Seven Things You Should Remember About The CMC:
1 5
Old Dominion University is the only doctoral degree granting institution in the country to “guarantee “ all undergraduates a practical work experience for credit in their major.
2 6
CMC is the only career center in the country providing around the clock live services through our unique Cyber Career Center Concept.
3
CMC serves over 11,000 active employers representing over 6,000 companies
CMC provides the capability for employers
After accepting the prestigious Chevron Award
to not only register for events electronically
from the National Association of Colleges and
but to electronically select their booth
Employers in 2007, the CMC made several
location at multiple venues, the only career
national and international presentations to
center in the country with such capability.
showcase technology in career services.
7
4
CMC serves a world wide audience of over 100,000 unique visitors a year.
CMC provides the America Reads and Community Service Internship programs that ensure the university meets it‟s federal requirements to continue to receive federal work study funding.