Welcome! We are delighted to see you! PARENT ORIENTATION CENTER FOR EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
Center for Experiential Learning Focused on integrating classroom instruction into a
“real world” setting
Professional internships Service Learning International Study Job & Internship Search Tactics
Professional Internships College is involved in pushing students to look at the “Big
Picture” We teach the process of identifying, applying for, and interviewing for internships Maintain good relationships with area employers Sponsor networking programs with alumni and area CEO’s Support experiences that are non-credit and for-credit. Requires completion of 40 credit hours with 2.5+ gpa Linked to affiliates in Chicago and Washington DC
Affiliates Chicago Center Through Roosevelt University 100% of college aid goes with student for tuition Washington Center 50% of aid goes with student for tuition
Service Learning Coordinator works with faculty to insert community
service within the curriculum
Water testing for City of Dubuque with Biology classes
Oversees AmeriCorps in Dubuque Full-time professional opportunities for graduates Largest program in state among private schools Generates Community Work-Study opportunities Open to students with WS in financial aid packages
International Education Under new leadership for fall 2011 Dr. Mark Kehren, Asst. Professor of History Signature programs in Ireland, Spain, South Africa
Affiliate connections to worldwide programs
Planning Costs? S. Africa about the same as LC; Ireland, more
expensive
The majority of students studying overseas and interning
complete their degree in four years
Job & Internship Search Tactics Closely work with faculty on class presentations and
assignments Workshops delivered in residence halls, student club
meetings, and in general sessions throughout semester Invitations extended to collegiate career fairs throughout
the year Focus on all dimensions of the job search
Past Internships
Canadian Embassy, Washington, DC Chicago Cubs, Chicago, IL Make a Wish Foundation, Chicago, IL Underwater Adventures, Minneapolis, MN McGraw Hill, Dubuque, IA Wells Fargo Financial, Des Moines, IA Walt Disney World, Orlando, FL TNT Magazine, Sydney, Australia MTV, New York, New York National Mississippi River Museum, Dubuque, IA Illinois State Police, Rockford, IL Chicago Fire Soccer Team, Chicago, IL Ronald McDonald House, Minneapolis, MN Hyde Park Art Center, Chicago, IL Chicago Crime Commission, Chicago, IL Omaha Royals Baseball, Omaha, NE US Olympic Committee, Colorado Springs, CO Chicago ABC, Chicago, IL Digitas, Chicago, IL
Questions or Concerns
Faye Finnegan Coordinator of Internships and Career Services 563.588.7155 Jeff Roberts Asst. Coordinator of Career Services 563.588.7025 Jeffrey.roberts@loras.edu