Description:

Xavier University of Louisiana (Xavier), an HBCU, will provide an overview of a campus-wide approach to integrating academics, ensuring the career readiness of first-year students. This session will outline the steps to build a comprehensive career model of connecting students to the necessary resources. Additionally, Xavier will provide the tools used to engage the entire campus in the process. Xavier will focus on a team approach of advising first- year students using the Strong Interest Inventory (SII). They will share information on key staff that serves as team advisers, including becoming SII trained and certified. Xavier will share the implementation of Career Pathways, including engaging faculty, embedding staff into departments, hosting workshops, and using campus resources. They will share how the SII is used to develop career and academic plans during advising sessions for first-year students and how faculty have integrated the CPI into the College Experience course curriculum.

Audience:

Career Services

Level:

Intermediate

Track:

Coaching & Advising

Type:

Traditional

Main Speaker:

Tracey Jackson, Xavier University of Lousiana

Additional Speakers:

Candace Stanton, Xavier Uinversity of Lousiana