Collaborating To Impact Leadership Development and Career Readiness Skills in Student Employees Victoria Lopez-Herrera Associate Director, Student Development Campus Recreation University of Texas at San Antonio Nikki Lee Senior Associate Director University Center, Events Management & Conference Services University of Texas at San Antonio Ellissia Hill Director, Residence Life Campus Living Villages University of Texas at San Antonio Nigel Harris Associate Director, Operations Campus Recreation University of Texas at San Antonio

Learning Outcomes List at least three resources to help identify career readiness skills and competencies for student employees.  List at least three different leadership models to reference in the future.  Select at least one department within your Division of Student Affairs to propose a collaboration.  Identify at least two different tools or strategies for assessing student learning.

Top attributes employers seek on a candidate’s resume: Leadership What skills do you hope students obtain or enhance through on-campus employment? Top attributes employers seek on a candidate’s resume: Leadership Ability to work in a team Communication Skills (written) Problem Solving Communication Skills (verbal) Job Outlook 2016 National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE)

Identifying Career Readiness Skills

Identifying a Leadership Model

The Student Leadership Challenge Example The Student Leadership Challenge Model the way: Verbal & written communication Enable Others to Act: Work in a team structure Challenge the Process: Problem-solving skills

Example Concrete Experience Reflective Observation Abstract Conceptualization Active Experimentation  Experiential Learning Theory  David A. Kolb Validation Theory Laura I. Réndon

Commonalities | Shared Objective | Vision of Success Collaboration Commonalities | Shared Objective | Vision of Success  Appropriate Time

Shared Career Readiness Skills Leadership Communication Critical Thinking/Problem Solving Conflict Resolution 

VIDEO LINK

Challenges & Successes Logistics ​ Resources Shared Vision Communication 

Lessons Learned Planning Intentionality Vision Resources Objectivity Shared experience

Brainstorm

Assessment & Moving Forward

Resources

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Thank you! Nikki Lee Senior Associate Director University Center, Events Management & Conference Services Nikki.Lee@utsa.edu  (210) 458-4150  Victoria Lopez-Herrera Associate Director, Student Development Campus Recreation Victoria.Lopez-Herrera@utsa.edu (210) 458-6715 Ellissia Hill Director, Residence Life Campus Living Villages Ellissia.hill@clvusa.com  (210) 877-4000 Nigel Harris Associate Director, Operations Campus Recreation Nigel.Harris@utsa.edu  (210) 458-6715