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The University of Iowa Marvin A. and Rose Lee Pomerantz Career Center Optimizing Success 2011-2012 Annual Report Summary 2011-2012 Quick Facts Table of Contents • Over 9,300 students participated in career-related workshops and 2 Table of Contents programs 2 Mission Statement • Peer Advisors, Career Advisors 3 UI Student Facts and staff conducted more than 4 Career Advancement 4,600 student advising sessions 5 Experiential Education • More than 4,400 job and 6 UI Community-Based Learning Program internship opportunities were posted on HireaHawk.com 7 Academic and Leadership Programs • Over 4,300 interviews were 9 Alumni Career Services hosted on campus during the 9 Corporate and Community Relations year 10 Employer Relations and Events • Staff from the Center traveled 10 Employer Relations Program Participants 14,500 miles to conduct 12 Career Fairs employer outreach 12 Recruiting Statistics • The www.careers.uiowa.edu 244,194 13 Top Hiring Internship Organizations website received visits 14 2010-2011 Annual Graduate Survey Mission Statement • More than 350 students Pomerantz Career Center participated in the Career 15 Statewide Impact assists The University of Iowa with enrollment management Leadership Academy each 20 Organizations Hiring UI Students by empowering undergraduate semester students to become leaders, maximize their potential and • Six career fairs were held, with a achieve professional success. We accomplish this through combined student attendance of professional advising, innovative more than 2,500 and experiential education and the development of extraordinary relationships with our stakeholders. Pomerantz Career Center Annual Report • 2 UI Student Facts Fall 2011 Enrollment Data for Undergraduates from University of Iowa Students University of Iowa Students Colleges of Liberal Arts and Sciences and Tippie Summary of Total Enrollment by Geographic Summary of International students, Veterans Origin, Gender, Ethnicity (Fall 2011) and Students with disabilities (Fall 2011) College of Business: OSIRIS Enrollment Reports College of INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATES (Fall 2011) College of Liberal Arts Henry B. Tippie College of Business 362 Business and Sciences College of Liberal Arts and Science 1,257 Combined 1,619 Women 917 8,903 Men 1,409 7,467 VETERANS ATTENDING IOWA Henry B. Tippie College of Business 17 ETHNICITY College of Liberal Arts and Science 255 Combined 272 African American 15 471 American Indian or STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES Native Alaskan 6 51 FALL 2011 Asian American 61 548 All Colleges 810 Hispanic/Latino 58 830 Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian 3 32 Two or more races 8 231 ORIGIN Resident 1,069 9,322 Non-Resident 1,257 6,859 Total Students 2,326 17,181 Pomerantz Career Center Annual Report • 3 Career Advancement Advising: (walk-in sessions and internship/program/career advising appointments) Total advising sessions: 4,608 Career Development Programs Presented: Number of Programs Presented by Career Advisors 243 Student Response Estimated Total Attendance 8,060 More than 4,600 students Number of Programs Presented by Peer Advisors 60 to Career Advisor Assistance: utilized the Pomerantz Estimated Total Attendance 1,260 Career Center for personal, “Gary did a great job of going above and beyond in Total Programs 303 professional advising and assisting me with job opportunities.” Total Estimated Attendance at Programs 9,320 walk-in sessions during —Shawn M. the year and over 9,300 students attended workshops “Alicia was extremely helpful and very knowledgeable!” and sessions presented by 2011-2012 Career Series for International Students: —Tyler H. staff and Peer Advisors. Total Attendance: 508 Students receive assistance on choosing a career that Fall 2011: • Preparing for the Fall Job & Internship Fair “ ...The staff was helpful and Megan was wonderful. She connects with a major, • Work Visa Options after Graduation made me feel at ease and gave me realistic expectations gaining experience through • Networking for my upcoming interview. I will definitely be internships, involvement • Internship and Job Search Strategies recommending this to friends.” and volunteering, job and • Interviewing —Nicole D. internship search strategies • Employer Panel on Hiring International Students and many other topics. • 289 total attendees across the 6 workshops “I feel more content with weighing out my options! ” Spring 2012: • Résumé Workshop —Jacqueline C. • Prepare for the Spring Career Fairs • Internship and Job Search Strategies “We didn’t want to leave! She (Amy) was very • Networking enthusiastic and extremely helpful. Made us very • Interviewing • From First Impression to Full-Time confident and excited for the fair!” • Career Preparation During Summer Break —MaKenzie M. and Sara T. • 219 total attendees across the 7 workshops Pomerantz Career Center Annual Report • 4 Experiential Education Hands-on experience through opportunities such as internships is crucial for students preparing to enter the workplace. The Pomerantz Career Center coordinates the following programs: Zero-Credit Internship Registration— This offering allows students to have an official notation on their UI transcript recognizing their internships. The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars— This option provides an opportunity for students to experience life in the nation’s capital while interning at either government or private-sector organizations, in addition to attending academic seminars. 2011– 2012 Internship Enrollment Data SEMESTER Zero-Credit Credit Total Fall 2011 131 49 180 Spring 2012 216 78 294 Summer 2012 286 98 384 Katie Constable learns about professionalism at her internship with KCRG, the ABC affilate in TOTAL 633 225 858 Cedar Rapids, Iowa From From HireaHawk.com ISIS Pomerantz Career Center Annual Report • 5 UI Community-Based Learning Program The Community-Based Learning Program helps connect students, faculty members and staff with community non-profit organizations to assist with needs in the area. These valuable experiences benefit both the students and community partners. Fall Volunteer Fair* August 31, 2011 62 organizations; 850 attendees Academic and Leadership Spring Volunteer Fair* Programs January 25, 2012 55 organizations; 725 attendees Make A Difference Day* Students from across campus enroll each semester in courses Sunday, October 23, 2011 offered through Pomerantz Career Center. From leadership approximately 70 volunteers cleaned the development to job search strategies for seniors, these courses peninsula area adjacent to the banks of offer students an opportunity to prepare for careers after the Iowa River college. * Event Co-Sponsor Department: Leadership Studies Certificate in Leadership Studies Career Leadership Academy Iowa Nonprofit Summit breakout session Global Leadership Initiative November 15, 2011 Developing Authentic and Sustainable Partnerships with Higher Education: approximately 50 attendees Pomerantz Career Center Annual Report • 6 Academic and Leadership Programs Career Leadership Academy The curriculum for this popular program is based on national survey data and employer input on desired qualifications of new graduates. Through Ariel Ferguson service-learning projects, group work, networking Psychology B.S., Leadership Studies Certificate, opportunities and classroom work, students Human Relations Minor prepare for life after college. “When I first came to Iowa, I was lucky CLA Participation Numbers enough to be a part of the Career Leadership Number of students who have Academy Living and Learning Community. taken one CLA class since 2007: 1,900 The Pomerantz Career Center (PCC) gave Students in Fall 2011: 372 me the opportunity to not only develop my Students in Spring 2012: 385 leadership abilities, but I was surrounded Alumni of CLA all 4 Phases as of Spring 2012: 523 by students whom shared a similar drive for success. Over my first year here, the GLOBAL LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE PARTICIPATION Students learn about leadership at LeadersLive. PCC scheduled events with community Total Number of participants since 2010: 42 employers, which encouraged us to enhance Number of students traveling to Xicotepec, Mexico, in Spring 2012: 7 our skills in the following leadership areas: Self, Group, Communication, Cultural Competency and Ethics and Integrity. CLA CERTIFICATE IN LEADERSHIP STUDIES This certificate began in Fall 2010, with Fall 2011 allows for current students to begin creating as the first semester a student could earn the professional networks, and luckily enough certificate for me, I was able to earn an internship with Spring 2012 = 14 students earned the certificate a non-profit organization—Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Johnson County..” Pomerantz Career Center Annual Report • 7 Academic and Leadership Programs CLA Points of Pride – CLA Impact Department: Below are excerpts from a summary of Career Leadership Academy Career Programs the CLA’s impact on The University of Iowa Phase III Service Projects: Career Exploration students based on the pre-and post-test Job Search Strategies survey for students who completed the Fall 2011 The Washington Center Career Leadership Academy Phase I and II courses. • Gerdin Cancer Hope Lodge Garden Rehabilitation and Fall Festival Career Exploration 95% of Phase II students reported that Students who are considering more • Best Buddies – Pair with a Best they can work cooperatively with others in than one career choice find this Buddy Mini Golf Tournament and a group Volunteer Drive class useful to help them explore interests