1. Making the Connection: Moving Career Development from Optional to Infused in Higher Ed Irene J Hillman Manager, Career Development Decosimo Success Center University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, College of Business

2. Decosimo Success Center at UTC College of Business

3. Connect with Leadership Mission: The mission of the College of Business at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is to provide quality educational programs that produce academically-prepared and business-world ready men and women for a competitive global environment. Values: Intellectual Growth, Collegiality, Integrity, Creativity, Community, Diversity Objectives: “As we looked at our strengths, our weaknesses, and our challenges, several themes repeatedly emerged—strong emphasis on student interaction, a commitment to experiential learning, a close relationship with our community and region, and a dedication to our alumni.”

4. Connect with Leadership Mission: The mission of the College of Business at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is to provide quality educational programs that produce academically- prepared and business-world ready men and women for a competitive global environment. Values: Intellectual Growth, Collegiality, Integrity, Creativity, Community, Diversity Objectives: “As we looked at our strengths, our weaknesses, and our challenges, several themes repeatedly emerged—strong emphasis on student interaction, a commitment to experiential learning, a close relationship with our community and region, and a dedication to our alumni.”

5. Connect with Leadership Cite National/State Statistics Compile College-Specific Data Collect Input & Present Ideas Collaborate toward a Shared Plan Be the Resource

6. Decosimo Success Center: Three Keys to Student Success Experiential Learning Career Development Academic Advising

7. Connect with Students: Service Programming One-on-One Career Advising Sessions Internship/Job Posting & Distribution Career Assessments (CareerLeader) Resume Workshops Mock Interviews Exploring Business Majors Info Session

8. Connect with Students: Service Programming Bridge Events Business Card Workshop Resume Week Moc Interview Week Career Closet

9. Connect with Students: Academic Programming Experiential Learning: Academic Internship Program (BUS 3900) Success Seminar: Career Development (BUS 3410) Experiential Learning: Business Mentor Program (BUS 2900) Business LLC (UTSU 1999)

10. Lessons Learned 1. Seek ideas from faculty and staff on a one-on-one basis, taking the time to meet with members individually to discover insights requiring close inspection. 2. Don’t take on too much at once. Find priorities and focus on quality over quality. 3. Faculty advice in developing academic plans is gold - Seek it out like a 49er! 4. Tie business community into career development programs to make them robust, exciting, and unique.

11. Connect with Employers Info Tables Real Resume Reviews or Quick Questions Internship Program Development Assistance Internship & Job Posting and Email Notifications On-Campus Interviews Campus Tour Program Business Mentor Program Guest Speaking Bridge Events Career Closet Donations

12. Suggested Reading A Roadmap for Transforming the College-to-Career Experience Edited by Andy Chan & Tom Derry (Wake Forest University) Teaching Career Development: A Primer for Instructors and Presenters Written by Debra Osborn (NCDA Monograph Series)

13. Students First