Additionally, students can take part in a range of co-curricular activities offered through the Offices of Career & Professional Development, located in the Dietz Center for Professional Development, and the Office of Global Education, located on the first floor of Old Main. The integrated professional development program consists of the following required and optional components to help equip each student for transition to life after graduation: Required 1. Complete the liberal arts curriculum focused on critical thinking, global awareness, effective communication, problem solving, and systems knowledge. These skills are needed in complex, ambiguous, ever-changing professional environments. 2. Acquire professional skills (All are required for students to access alumni networks and official college recruiting activities.): a) construct a professional resume (approved by the student’s academic department); b) participate in at least one official mock interview; c) establish a professional online profile (as defined by the academic department); and d) develop a fluency with relevant technologies and digital tools. 3. Participate in professional experiences: a) at least one off-campus, credit-bearing (1) internship, (2) field experience, or (3) undergraduate research experience approved by the academic advisor and b) a networking opportunity as defined by the academic department in consultation with the offices of career development and professional development (e.g. departmental alumni/professional panels, alumni engagement networking events, or internship-related networking opportunities). 4. Articulate the relevance of liberal arts, disciplinary, and applied experiences at Franklin College in a culminating document. Additional Opportunities • • • •
Workshops that address skills and competencies needed in the workplace Networking opportunities with alumni and other professional friends of the college Activities to develop an appreciation of the arts and Special topics courses which focus on issues relevant for professional success and the betterment of the student, their peer groups, and society.
22. Religious Life Program The Religious Life program welcomes all Franklin College students and strives to create a safe environment for students to put into practice the beliefs of their various religious and spiritual traditions. In addition to Christian worship services, students are invited to develop their spiritual lives through workshops, field trips, discussion groups, and services designed to engage students of any religious background. Opportunities are also available for students who may be exploring their spiritual lives for the first time. The college chaplain is also available to assist students in finding appropriate communities of worship in the local area. All Religious Life activities are optional and students will not be asked to participate beyond their comfort level. Rev. Dr. Hannah Adams Ingram serves as college chaplain and is available to meet with members of the campus community to discuss spiritual life, religious questioning, discernment about future goals and more. Meetings can be scheduled by email at HAdamsIngram@franklincollege.edu or by phone at (317) 738-8140. The Religious Life offices and student lounge are housed on the Page -42
