Experiments in Careers Subject Design and Delivery: The Bond University Professional Practice Program

Overview The Bond University Professional Practice Program Snapshot Rationale Development Model Benefits Student Engagement Review Next steps – BUPPP 2.0

Bond University Professional Practice Program (BUPPP) Commenced January 2012 Non – Traditional subject All full degree students Appears on AHEG Student based approach Design, Delivery and Management – Career Development Centre Team Focus on employability through extra-curricular activities undertaken during degree i-Learn based 310 Students enrolled

BUPPP Rationale Fair Work Act 2009 Changes – all unpaid internships and work experience illegal – significant impact for Bond To provide a learning framework for employability that aligns with employer expectations from graduates Provide support for Graduate Outcomes To provide recognition for the various activities Bond students undertake that add value to the Bond and broader community

Development Stakeholder consultation –Sem 2, 2010 Model development – Sem 3, 2010 Academic Senate – Sem 1, 2011 Teaching and Learning – Sem 2, 2011 Trial – Sem 3, 2011 Commencement – Sem 1, 2012 Review and consultation – Sem 2, 2012 Key question – What is it that we want students to know or be able to do through participation in BUPPP?

Model Student based approach Non – traditional – no credit point, no fees, no exams, classes or tutorials Spans duration of degree 13 Modules AHEG – completion of 20 points Key process – Plan, Act, Reflect (experiential learning model) Delivered via i-Learn integrating Teaching and Learning and Career Development Theory and Practice Process for new module development/activity inclusion

Modules Module 1: Industry Experience (10) Module 2: AIME (10) Module 3: Transferable Experience (8) Module 4: Bond Leadership (8) Module 5: Post Graduate Study (6) Module 6: International Students (6) Module 7: Community Leadership (4) Module 8: Community Engagement (4) Module 9: Global Experiences (4) Module 10: Career Leadership (4) Module 11: Career Engagement (2) Module 12: Industry Knowledge/Research (2) Module 13: Macquarie Undergraduate Development Program (8) Additional items: Career Plans and Pre and Post Measures

Mythical Perfect Graduate Degree (quality grades) Internships & Work Experience Relevant Experience: Part Time employment, Volunteering Transferable Experience: Team skills: Leadership, Extra-curricular, Community, Sport Global Perspective: Travel, languages, study abroad

Benefits Students – graduate outcomes, increased engagement and opportunities with CDC, increased opportunities within Bond and broader community, comprehensive services, recognition of involvements CDC - Increased student engagement for the duration of the degree, comprehensive services for students, individually based – aligns with Bond core value of personalised education, enhanced graduate outcomes through employability focus, employer recognition

Student Engagement Personalised process via consultations, feedback and subsequent planning process Initial welcome email, personalised consults and engagement during enrolment Promotion via Academic Advisors, Academics, Faculty Internship Staff, CDC Team

Review End 2012 – 310 enrolments, 17 completed AHEG Feedback process with stakeholders – current enrolled students, graduates and other stakeholders Key challenges: Students tended to postpone participation due to external factors i-Learn site overwhelming and complicated Learning activities – disconnect for employability vs teaching & learning (credit) AHEG awareness – value? Pre & Post measures - incomplete

Next Steps Consult re: i-Learn and student administration challenges Redesign of modules Redesign of learning activities – align with tools and processes of graduate recruitment Career Plans Research element – pre & post measures Increase awareness of details and processes to all stakeholders across the University – Academics, Academic Advisors, Internship staff

Questions? Kirsty Mitchell General Manager, Career Development Centre 07 5595 3341 Kirsty_mitchell@bond.edu.au

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