Ithaca College Orientation 2015 “ Family Matters!”

Change majors 1-2 times in college Have jobs in a lifetime Make 2-3 career changes Career Development Is A Lifelong Process...

We will help your student with: Career planning and support Connecting with IC alumni for networking and opportunities Navigating and finding the right resources

Helping Students Create a Four Year Plan First Year: Self-Assessment and Career Exploration Sophomore year: Career Exploration and Leadership Development Junior year: Career Goal Setting, Gaining Experience, and Graduate School Planning Senior year: Implementation and Transition

Students are responsible for their own success and we are here to help.

Opportunities for Students to Get Involved and Connected Clubs and organizations (200+) Community service and service learning Leadership training Internships/experiential learning Alumni Directory (55,000+) for networking IC Mentoring Network (2,000+) Network Nights

Top Skills/Qualities Employers Seek Communication Skills (verbal and written) Honesty/Integrity Interpersonal Skills Strong Work Ethic Teamwork Skills Analytical Skills Detail Oriented Motivation/Initiative Flexibility/Adaptability Computer Skills Leadership Skills Source: Job Outlook 2015, National Association of Colleges and Employers

Career Services Overview Serve students and alumni in all schools and programs at any time 4,488 job and internship opportunities were offered to our students and alumni via eRecruiting, career fairs and consortia events last year Career Services for life! Career development starts today!

Outcomes May 2014 Graduates “Knowledge Rate”

Hot Off the Press! Gallup Benchmarks for Class of 2015

The Undergraduate Experience: Student Support Ithaca College National Study I had at least one professor who made me excited about learning84%63% My professors cared about me as a person51%27% I had a mentor who encouraged me to pursue my goals & dreams42%22% All three statements32%14% % Strongly Agree Sources: Gallup-Purdue National Study & IC May 2015 graduating seniors prelim survey results

The Undergraduate Experience: Experiential & Deep Learning Ithaca College National Study I worked on a project that took a semester or more to complete51%32% I had an internship or job that allowed me to apply what I was learning in the classroom 51%29% I was extremely active in extracurricular activities & organizations35%20% All three statements18%6% % Strongly Agree Sources: Gallup-Purdue National Study & IC May 2015 graduating seniors prelim survey results

The Undergraduate Experience Ithaca College National Study Student support (3 statements)32%14% Experiential & deep learning (3 statements)18%6% All six statements11%3% % Strongly Agree Sources: Gallup-Purdue National Study & IC May 2015 graduating seniors prelim survey results

Ithaca College Alumni are More Likely to Have: Stronger workplace affiliation Greater job satisfaction Be more engaged Greater career advancement potential and opportunity Stronger sense of well-being Like what they do Thrive financially, socially, physically and emotionally Stronger attachment to the their alma mater Remain emotionally attached and affiliated with the college

You Are a Resource to All IC Students...  Actively listen  Try not to be judgmental or fix everything for them  Provide encouragement, let them share their dreams and concerns  Tell them what you see as their strengths  Share your career and other experiences  Share internships, jobs, volunteer positions with IC

Connect with IC Family Weekend: November 6-8, Parents Newsletter: Complete the Parent Information Form online at ithaca.edu/parents and you’ll begin receiving this quarterly newsletter!ithaca.edu/parents Network Nights: January 2016

Participate in the Mentoring Network Actively participate in:  Family Weekend  Network Nights  Speaking on campus  Helping your student and other IC students Share your experiences and advice Make connections Hire an IC student or alumni Get Involved!

Contact Information Career Services John Bradac, Director of Career Services Alumni Relations Nancy Law, Director of Alumni & Parent Engagement Gretchen Van Valen, M.M. ‘90, Associate Director Institutional Advancement Eric Rosario, Interim Director of Family Giving