1. 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

2. 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.

3. 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)

4. Identifying Career Readiness Skills

5. Identifying a Leadership Model

6. 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

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

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

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

11. VIDEO LINK

12. Challenges & Successes
Logistics ​
Resources
Shared Vision
Communication 

13. Lessons Learned Planning Intentionality Vision Resources Objectivity
Shared experience

14. Brainstorm

15. Assessment & Moving Forward

16. Resources

17. Resources:
American Association of Colleges & Universities. (2013). Key Findings from 2013 Survey of Employers. Retrieved from:
Jossey-Bass Higher & Adult Education. (n.d.). Retrieved October 25,2016, from
Komives, S. R., & Wagner, W. (n.d.). Leadership for a better world: Understanding the social change model of leadership development.
Kouzes, J. M., & Posner, B. Z. (2008). The student leadership challenge: Five practices for exemplary leaders. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
National Association for Campus Activities (NACA) and National Intramural and Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA) White Paper. (2015). Considering the Impact of Participation and Employment of Students in Campus Activities and Collegiate Recreation on the Development of the Skills Employers Desire Most (pp. 1-21, Rep.). (n.d.).
National Association of Colleges and Employers. (2015). Job Outlook Retrieved from:
Peck, A. (2017). Engagement and employability: integrating career learning through cocurricular experiences in postsecondary education. Washington, DC: NASPA-Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education.
Rendon, L.I. (1994). Validating culturally diverse students: Toward a new model of learning and student development. Innovative Higher Education, 19 (1),
Seemiller, C. (2014). The student leadership competencies guidebook. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
Shankman, M. L., Allen, S. J., & Haber-Curran, P. (2015). Emotionally Intelligent Leadership: A Guide for Students, 2nd Edition. John Wiley & Sons.
Stenta, D. A., & McFadden, C. W. (2015). Student leadership development through recreation and athletics (147th ed., Fall 2015). San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass. New Directions for Student Leaders.

18. Thank you! Nikki Lee Senior Associate Director
University Center, Events Management & Conference Services
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Victoria Lopez-Herrera
Associate Director, Student Development
Campus Recreation
(210)
Ellissia Hill
Director, Residence Life
Campus Living Villages
(210)
Nigel Harris
Associate Director, Operations
Campus Recreation
(210)