85% Occupied Internships Take 77% Employed in Iowa Center Stage Full Details Inside Page 8 UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA 2008 ANNUAL REPORT : ON rt ITI po D Re L E te CIA ua PE rad S 8 G 200 UNI Career Services 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 102 GILCHRIST HALL ♦ CEDAR FALLS, IA 50613 ♦ PH: (319) 273‐6857 FAX: (319) 273‐6998 ♦ WWW.HIREAPANTHER.COM 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 Occupied, Mean Median # of Employed Continuing Business: 2007‐2008 Not Seeking Salary Salary Graduates # Reporting Employed in Iowa Education Still Seeking Accounting 88% $38,055 $37,500 121 73 51 34 13 9 Economics 67% $22,500 $22,500 18 9 4 4 2 3 Finance 77% $29,817 $27,500 120 75 58 49 0 17 of General 82% $31,786 $27,500 59 39 32 27 0 7 Financial Management 75% $27,955 $27,500 51 28 21 18 0 7 Business Real Estate 63% $27,500 $27,500 10 8 5 4 0 3 Management 80% $34,583 $30,000 144 69 53 41 2 13 Business Administration 78% $30,833 $27,500 35 18 13 9 1 4 Human Resources 73% $22,500 $22,500 21 11 8 7 0 3 Information Systems 78% $49,166 $47,500 35 18 13 9 1 4 Supply Chain 100% $37,500 $37,500 10 6 6 4 0 0 Marketing 80% $29,167 $30,000 94 50 40 26 0 10 General 74% $30,000 $30,000 41 23 17 11 0 6 Sales & Advertising 88% $27,500 $27,500 47 24 21 14 0 3 Management 67% $30,000 $30,000 6 3 2 1 0 1 Total 81% $32,661 $27,500 497 276 206 154 17 52 Employers Hiring UNI Business Graduates Aegon Homestead Restaurant Principal Financial Aerotek Hy‐Vee Print Sports AGCO Corporation Iowa City Press Citizen Re/Max American Trust and Savings Bank Iowa Wireless Ross and Company Bank of America ITA Group RPS Plan Administrators Bankers Life & Casualty J Majors RSM McGladrey Bruns Machine John Deere Sears Holding Cornwell, Frideres, Mahar, & Asso‐ John Deere Credit State of Iowa ciates Johnson County Extension Office Supply Management Sys‐ Cornwell Fritters Mayor and Associ‐ Kerndt Brothers Savings Bank tems ates KPMG Target Deloitte Limited Brands Taylor Vet Hospital Business at UNI Delve Mason‐Allen TCS Bank Dermatology Assoc. Menards Thompson Dillard's Nationwide Insurance UNI ‐ College of Business Occupied % Mean Salary Enterprise Rent A Car New England Financial University of Iowa Credit Ernst & Young Northwest Bank Union 2008 81% $32,661 Exceptional Persons Inc. Northwestern Mutual US Cellular 2007 78% $35,421 Farm Land Foods PFG Veridian Credit Union Farmers Mutual Pipac Center Verizon Wireless Occupied in Iowa Genesis Marketing Research Pizza Ranch Waverly Health Center Employed: 75% Heartland Financial Plumb Tech Wells Fargo Continuing Education: 92% Hills Bank and Trust PricewaterhouseCoopers College Highlights AACSB International Accredited MBA recognized by Princeton Review as a “Best Business School” Finance students pass the CFA® at twice the international average Accounting students pass the CPA at a rate five times greater than comparable national statistics 3 Employed in Employed, Teacher Education: 2007‐2008 Occupied, Not # of PK‐12 non‐PK‐12 Continuing Seeking Graduates # Reporting Education Education Education Still Seeking Art Education 100% 22 18 11 7 0 0 Business Teaching 100% 2 1 0 1 0 0 Education Comm.