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UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA
2008 ANNUAL REPORT
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Creating Partnerships On‐Campus Present career related topics to classes Train faculty in teaching about the job search (resume writing, cover letters, etc.) Provide specialized programs for specific areas of study and classes Partner with student organizations Bring employers to campus to present
Employer Partnerships Consult employers how to find talented interns and graduates at a low cost Facilitate opportunities to get into classrooms Provide on‐campus opportunities for presentations and interviews Advise employers in providing quality internships Feature web 2.0 opportunities to interact with students
Creating Success Student Career Development Gain confidence and clarity through one‐on‐one assistance Exploring web 2.0 development activities Become versed in career options and resources Career interest inventories to identify some of your skills, interests, values Career Decision Making course (170:050) Print and online resources for information on careers, internships, employment, and job hunting Volunteer opportunities with the Volunteer Center of the Cedar Valley www.vccv.org and through UNI American Humanics www.uni.edu/americanhumanics
Cooperative Education & Internships for Students and Employers www.uni.edu/careerservices/coop Career‐related experience Academic credit available Pay, stipend or volunteer Local, statewide, and national Part‐time and full‐time internships for fall, spring, or summer listed in CareerLink
For Job Search Assistance for Students and Alumni Individual advising and assistance with professional staff Printed and online job listings through CareerLink Printed and online resources for resumes and job search techniques Resume critiquing service Mock interviews Resume referral to employers On‐campus interviewing Career Peer Advisors Fairs (Fall Career Fair, UNI Overseas Fair for Educators, Spring Career Fair, National Educator Expo)
Table of Contents
2 Executive Summary
3 College of Business
4 College of Education/Teacher Education
5 College of Humanities & Fine Arts
6 College of Natural Sciences
7 College of Social & Behavioral Sciences
8 GIS Programs 85% Graduate College Occupied, Not Seeking 9 Cooperative Education at UNI
10 UNI Overseas Recruiting Fair for Educators
11 UNI Career Fair
Message from the Director National Educator Expo
Dear UNI Colleagues and Career Services Supporters: 12 UNI Career Services By the Numbers
The University of Northern Iowa Career Services office is pleased to publish the results of our 2007‐2008 Graduate Report. The Graduate Report includes data on student’s employment and About the Data continuing education status, salary information and state of residence. It also includes numbers of internships, names of employers who hired UNI graduates, organizations who came to campus and UNI Career Services requested post‐ a broad array of information on our departmental activities. It represents the work of the dedicated graduation information from all students professionals in Career Services, along with our wonderful Peer Advisors, and their commitment to who applied for graduation in December the mission of UNI Student Affairs, “We help students succeed.” 2007, May 2008, and August 2008. Multiple methods were used for data collection, I trust you will find this report useful and informative. including:
Best Wishes, Web‐based survey (surveymonkey.com) Phone calls by third party calling agency Phone calls by Career Services staff (primary method for teacher education)
Robert Frederick
UNI Career Services ‐ an Office of Student Affairs ‐
Administration Career Advisors (specialization) Employer Relations Robert Frederick, Director Tracey Godon, Teacher Education Sarah Goblirsch, Employer Relations Kris Peterson, Office Coordinator Matthew Nuese, Humanities & Fine Arts | Natural Sciences Libby Vanderwall, Events Coordinator Julie Grosse, Secretary of Cooperative Ed Allan Stamberg, Cooperative Education Becky Meyer, Receptionist Amy Unruh, HPELS | Social & Behavioral Sciences Information & Technology Laura Wilson, Business Dale Hartz, Technology Services D. Isabela Varela, Information Mgmt
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Occupied, Not Mean # of # Employed Continuing Still Employed College / Area Seeking Salary Graduates Reporting in Iowa Education Seeking Business 81% $32,661 497 276 206 154 17 52 Education 89% $32,969 680 480 410 319 36 33 Humanities & Fine Arts 79% $29,323 498 304 193 145 48 64 Natural Sciences 91% $37,881 315 181 114 85 50 19 Summary Behavioral Sciences 82% $29,709 588 284 194 156 38 53 G.I.S. Programs 76% $32,450 97 58 39 31 5 14 Graduate College 98% $45,167 118 40 38 34 1 1 OVERALL 85% $32,271 2793 1623 1194 924 195 236
Executive Response Rate of Graduates Occupied in Iowa: Fields of Opportunity 58% of all graduating students participated in the post‐graduation The Board of Regents for the State of Iowa follow‐up survey conducted by UNI Career Services. % has a very simple goal. They envision that 77 “Every day, the quality of life in Iowa is Response Rate by College: employed enhanced by the educational opportunities, 56% College of Business 58% research and scholarship, and service of the nse 71% College of Education Respo in Iowa state’s three public universities.” e 61% College of Humanities & Fine Arts Rat 58% College of Natural Sciences The University of Northern Iowa is proud to improve the workforce 55% College of Social & Behavioral Sciences in the State of Iowa with the talented professionals we graduate. 60% General, Interdisciplinary & Special Programs (G.I.S. Programs) After graduating from UNI, 77% of students who were employed 34% Graduate College stayed in Iowa , and for those who chose to continue their education, 63% stayed in Iowa.
Occupied, Not Seeking The post‐graduation plans of UNI students is diverse and exciting. At UNI, the classification of “Occupied, Not Seeking” means that the graduate has secured employment or other career opportunities and is no longer seeking, or is continuing their education. For 2007‐2008, 73% of UNI graduates are employed, starting a business, or other employment plans and 12% have enrolled in gradu‐ pportunity ate and professional programs. The rate of 85% is a 12% increase over Fields of O the previous year. Employment Locations by Percentage 77% Iowa 3% Illinois 2% Minnesota ≤1% AR, AZ, CA, CT, FL, GA, ID, IN, KS, MA, MD, MI, MO, NC, NE, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, WY, or International
Graduate/Professional School Locations by Percentage 63% Iowa 5% Minnesota, Nebraska Employed Continuing Education Still Seeking 3% Colorado, Illinois, Missouri, Texas 15% 73% 12% 2% Florida, Indiana, Kansas, N. Carolina, S. Carolina ≤1% AL, AZ, CA, GA, OH, PA, TN, WI, WY
UNI at a Glance Enrollment Academic Level Enrollment by College 91% Iowa Residents 11,444 2,520 Freshman 2,788 Education 9% Non‐Residents 1,165 1,924 Sophomore 2,443 Business 84% Full‐time 10,580 2,866 Junior 2,060 Humanities & Fine Arts 16% Part‐time 2,029 3,425 Senior 1,936 Social and Behavioral Sciences TOTAL 12,609 1,599 Graduate 1,795 Natural Sciences 275 Unclassified 1,587 G.I.S. Programs 2 College of Business 3
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