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CAREER SERVICES ASSESSMENT SUMMARY & PLAN REPORT

2015-2016

TABLE OF CONTENT

I. Career Counseling Program 2-3

II. Freshman Focus Team Program 4-5

III. Career Fair Employer Program 6-8

IV. Career Fair Student Program 9-10

V. Workshop (CPDC) Program 11

VI. Employer Engagement Program 12-14

VII. Alumni Engagement Program 15-17

VIII. Graduate Status Report 18-25

IX. Assessment Summary to Staff Presentation 26

X. Learning & Development Outcomes 27- 36

XI. 2016-2017 Assessment Plan 37

II. CAREER COUNSELING PROGRAMParticipation

• 4466 students

Colleges • 819 CAFES• 304 CAED• 730 OCOB• 1340 CENG• 654 CLA• 586 COSAM

Class Level • 82 Alumni• 3 Faculty/Staff• 249 Graduate• 1498 Senior• 953 Junior• 936 Sophomore• 815 Freshman

Appointment Type • 110 Assessment Interpretation• 752 Career Counseling• 37 Concentration• 149 Graduate School/Personal

Statement• 317 Internship/Summer/Co-op• 190 Interview Preparation/Mock• 98 Job Offer Evaluation/Salary

Negotiation• 295 Job Search• 604 Major Change• 224 No Show• 1574 Resume/Cover Letter• 186 Other

Outcome/Engagement Survey KPIs • 62% never had counseling appointment while at Cal Poly, 38% have had at least one• 34% not aware of the services, 3o% too busy, 28% no need• Purpose 51% career counseling, 45% resume/cover letter, 25% major change

Satisfaction As a result of my participation in career counseling appointments: Agree or Strongly Agree

• 70% (628 of 894) I am more confident in my choice of major.• 75% (683 of 906) I am more aware of careers that relate to my major or areas of interest.• 72% (641 of 889)I feel more confident in my ability to create a resume that showcases my

skills/talents...• 64% (540 of 845) I feel better prepared to interview for jobs.• 68% (592 of 876) I am better able to articulate my professional goals.• 66% (573 of 871) I am better able to articulate values, attitudes, and beliefs.• 76% (691 of 906) I am more aware of career-related information and resources.• 68% (604 of 894) I am more confident in my career path.• 76% (693 of 907) I am more likely to seek career advice/counseling/information on campus in

the future.• 78% (715 of 919) I am satisfied with the career counseling I have received.

Change of Major Survey • Student participation numbers: 125

Year • 63 - 1st year (50%)• 51 - 2nd year (41%)

• 10 - 3rd year (8%)• 1 - 4+ years (1%)

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College • 29 CAFES (23%)• 13 CAED (10%)• 5 OCOB (4%)

• 46 CENG (37%)• 12 CLA (10%)• 20 COSAM (16%)

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): • 62% of students learned to make an appointment from WOW/Soar, academic advisor, MSC, or a

friend. • 94% of students able to select THREE activities that could help clarify choice in major• 92.8% of students very likely or somewhat likely to take action steps recommended by career

counselor to help clarify or change major in the next two weeks.• 90% of students respond confident or very confident in deciding major that is a good fit as a

result of the appointment

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III. FRESHMAN FOCUS TEAM Participation

• 92% of freshmen (total of 4,494) as compared with 90% from previous year • 1,172 freshman students one-on-one through scheduled appointments and FasTrak • 5,396 freshman students through in-house workshops and classroom presentations • 68 students through 6 career exploration and career readiness groups • 3,500 freshman students through early career programming and connections during SOAR/WOW

Outcome/Engagement Survey (594 freshmen)

• 84.7% of freshmen reported that individual career counseling appointments were helpful to their career and professional development

• 82.1% of freshmen reported that career/employment workshops were helpful to their career and professional development

• When asked why they haven't participated in a career counseling appointment, 55.1% of freshmen reported that there is no need yet, 30.5% reported that they weren't aware of the service, and 28.8% reported being too busy

• As a result of participation in a career counseling appointment, 69.1% of freshmen reported being more confident in their choice of major, 76.5% reported being more aware of career related information/resources, and 78% reported being more aware of careers that relate to their major

• As a result of participation in Career Services workshops, 71.3% of freshmen reported that they have increased confidence in their major/career path and 75.6% reported knowing what steps to take in their career development

• As a result of participation in Career Services programs and services, 69% of freshmen reported being more confident in their choice of major, 72% reported being more aware of careers related to their major, and 67.9% reported being more satisfied with their Cal Poly experience

• 44.4% of freshmen reported that they did not engage with the Freshman Focus Team while 64% reported being familiar with the Freshman Focus Team

Change of Major Appointment (63 freshmen)

• 90.5% of freshmen reported that they are "very likely" to take an action step recommended by their Career Counselor to help them clarify/change their major.

• 92.1% of freshmen reported being "confident" or "very confident" in deciding on a major that is a good fit for them, as a result of their counseling appointment.

Counseling Group Surveys (68 freshmen)

• Fall 2015 (Major/Career Exploration Group) o Group A: 25% decrease in major/career stress level, 177.8% increase in confidence

about self-awareness, 81.8% agreed their goals were met o Group B: 38% decrease in major/career stress level, 190.8% increase in confidence

about self-awareness, 90.9% agreed their goals were met • Winter 2016 (Major/Career Exploration Group)

o Group A: 25% decrease in major/career stress level, 903.6% increase in confidence about self-awareness, 58.3% agreed their goals were met

o Group B: 40.9% decrease in major/career stress level, 498.8% increase in confidence about self-awareness, 83.3% agreed their goals were met

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• Spring 2016 (Major/Career Exploration Group) o Group A: 36.2% decrease in major/career stress level, 71.4% increase in confidence

about self-awareness, 100% agreed their goals were met • Spring 2016 (Career Readiness Group)

o Group A: 100% increase in career readiness, 39.4% decrease in stress, 299.6% increase in confidence about an overall career plan, 100% of students reported the group met their expectations and are satisfied with what they learned

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IV. CAREER FAIR EMPLOYER PROGRAM Participation Employer Responses: 138

• Fall Career Fair: 70 • Winter Career Fair: 24 • Spring Career Fair: 35 • Computing Career Fair: 9 • 41% of respondents were Cal Poly alumni

Fall Career Fair Industries

• 12.9% Computer Software • 10.0% Aerospace • 8.6% Software • 8.6% Consulting • 7.1% Agriculture • 7.1% Manufacturing • 4.3% Construction • 4.3% Consumer Goods & Services • 2.9% Pharmaceuticals/Medical Products • 2.9% Internet • 2.9% Computer Hardware • 2.9% High-Tech Equipment/Applications • 2.9% Education

• 2.9% Energy and Utilities • 2.9% Food, Beverage, and Tobacco • 1.4% Administrative, Technical,

Professional Services • 1.4% Architecture • 1.4% Automotive • 1.4% Environment • 1.4% Financial Services • 1.4% Government • 1.4% Metals and Mining • 1.4% Utilities • 1.4% Wholesale Distribution • 4.3% Other

Winter Career Fair Industries

• 12.0% Retail • 8.0% Aerospace • 8.0% Manufacturing • 8.0% Military and Defense • 8.0% Semiconductors • 8.0% Agriculture • 4.0% Architecture • 4.0% Advertising • 4.0% Automotive

• 4.0% Communications • 4.0% Computer Software • 4.0% Consulting • 4.0% Financial Services • 4.0% Food, Beverage, and Tobacco • 4.0% Government • 4.0% Management • 4.0% Utilities • 4.0% Other

Spring Career Fair Industries

• 14.3% Computer Software • 11.4% Manufacturing • 8.6% Consulting • 8.6% Financial Services • 5.7% Consumer Goods and Services • 5.7% Food, Beverage, and Tobacco • 5.7% Wine & Viticulture • 2.9% Administrative, Technical,

Professional Services • 2.9% Aerospace • 2.9% Automotive

• 2.9% Construction/Heavy Construction • 2.9% Energy and Utilities • 2.9% Entrepreneurship • 2.9% Food Distribution • 2.9% Forestry • 2.9% Government • 2.9% Health Care and Health Services • 2.9% IT Consulting • 2.9% Software • 5.7% Other

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Computing Career Fair Industries • 55.6% Computer Software • 11.1% Energy and Utilities • 11.1% Financial Services • 11.1% Retail • 11.1% Software

How many students did you meet at the Career Fair? Fall Career Fair

• 16.7% met with 11-30 students • 20.8% met with 31-50 students • 33.3% met with 51-75 students • 8.3% met with 76-100 students • 16.7% met with 100+ students

Computing Career Fair

• 11.1% met with 10-30 students • 11.1% met with 31-50 students • 44.4% met with 50-100 students • 33.3% met with 100+ students

Winter Career Fair

• 4.3% met with 0-10 students • 21.4% met with 10-30 students • 32.9% met with 31-50 students • 25.7% met with 51-100 students • 15.7% met with 100+ students

Spring Career Fair

• 11.4% met with 0-10 students • 25.7% met with 11-30 students • 25.7% met with 31-50 students • 14.3% met with 51-75 students • 11.4% met with 76-100 students • 5.7% met with 101-150 students • 5.7% met with 151-200 students

Reason for Attending

• Networking with candidates is the top reason why employers attend Career Fairs • Branding is second most frequently reported reason why employers attend Career Fairs • Conducting screening interviews is the third most frequently reported reason why employers attend Career

Fairs Top 3 Criteria for Evaluating Potential Hires

1) Resume 2) Expression of Interest in Company 3) Overall Enthusiasm

Quality of Student Resumes

• 0.03% overall reported that Cal Poly student resumes did not meet expectations • 67% overall reported that Cal Poly student resumes met expectations • 27% overall reported that Cal Poly student resumes exceeded expectations • 0.03% overall reported Not Applicable

Student Dress

• 0.01overall reported that students’ dress did not meet expectations • 72% overall reported that students’ dress met expectations • 23% overall reported that students’ dress exceeded expectations • 0.03% overall reported Not Applicable

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Ability to Communicate

• 0.03% overall reported that students’ ability to communicate did not meet expectations • 65% overall reported that students’ ability to communicate met expectations • 31% overall reported that students’ ability to communicate exceeded expectations

Overall Impression

• 0.04% overall reported that their overall impression of students did not meet expectations • 55% overall reported that their overall impression of students met expectations • 40% overall reported that their overall impression of students exceeded expectations *95% reported their overall impression of students met or exceeded expectations

How does Cal Poly Rate

• On a scale of 0-10, most respondents rated Cal Poly Career Services an 8 in comparison with other universities

• On a scale of 0-10, most respondents rated Cal Poly Students a 9 in comparison with students at other universities

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IV. CAREER FAIR STUDENT PROGRAMParticipation Student Responses: 388

• Fall Career Fair: 115• Winter Career Fair: 273

What was your primary motivation for attending the career fair? Fall Career Fair

• 34.5% To obtain an interview• 28.4% To learn about companies and job opportunities• 26.7% To network with recruiters and build professional relationships• 8.6% To understand how career fairs work• 1.7% Other

Winter Career Fair • 34.7% To obtain an interview• 27.4% To learn about companies and job opportunities• 27.0% To network with recruiters and build professional relationships• 6.6% To understand how career fairs work• 2.6% It was a class assignment• 1.8% Other

Top ways in which students reported they prepared for career fairs: 1. Researched employers online - 69.3% overall reported this2. Had a resume checked by a career counselor or other professional - 45.8% overall reported this3. Applied for a job opportunity online – 45.3 % overall reported this* 88.9% of students reported that they feel their preparation helped them in their conversations

• Students rated Career Fairs as the 2nd most impactful program or service that influenced their professionaland career development.

The top five reasons that students have not participated in the career fairs were: 1) No need to yet (I am not ready to utilize their services)2) Too busy3) Time conflict – I had to go to class or work4) I do not think that career fairs can help me5) Not helpful for my major

The top three primary motivations to attend the career fairs were: 1) To learn about companies and job opportunities2) To obtain an interview3) To network with recruiters and build professional relationships

Key Performance Indicators: • 45.77% of students reported that as a result of the career fair, they were offered a position, interviewed at

the career fair, or offered an interview at a later date. • 91% of students agree or strongly agree that as a result of their participation in the career fair, they

experienced how a career fair works. • 77% of students agree or strongly agree that as a result of their participation in the career fair, they gained

confidence by talking with recruiters. • 55% of students agree or strongly agree that as a result of their participation in the career fair, they

expanded their professional network. • 73% of students agree or strongly agree that as a result of their participation in the career fair, they are

more confident in my ability to make a favorable first impression with employers. 9

• 78% of students agree or strongly agree that as a result of their participation in the career fair, they are more knowledgeable about companies and jobs in my field.

• 65% of students agree or strongly agree that as a result of their participation in the career fair, they are more confident that they will get a job in their chosen field upon graduation.

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V. Workshops Program – Career & Professional Development Certificate (CPDC) Student participation numbers: 90

• 30.0% 1st year • 25.6% 2nd year • 27.8% 3rd year • 6.7% 4th year • 10.0% 5th year or more

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• All students reported an increase in confidence in their career path. • On average students networked with 3.3 industry professionals as a result of the program. • 96% of students reported a professional network as very/extremely important as a result • 81% of students report ability to create resume BEFORE the program as average, below average or poor. • 91% of students reported ability to create resume AFTER the program as good or excellent. • 98% of students would refer a friend to participate in this program

Rate your level of increase in confidence.

• 0.0% Very slight • 12.1% Slight • 31.3% Moderate • 47.0% Significant • 9.6% Very significant

Rate the importance of having a professional network • 0% Not important at all • 1.1% Slightly important • 3.4% Moderately important • 38.2% Very important • 57.3% Extremely important

Rate your ability to create a resume BEFORE participating in this program.

• 10.1% Poor • 23.6% Below average • 47.2% Average • 19.1% Good • 0.0% 0 Excellent

Rate your ability to create a resume AFTER participating in this program.

• 0.0% Poor • 0.0% Below average • 9.0% Average • 53.9% Good • 37.1% Excellent

Would you refer a friend to participate in this program?

• 97.8% Yes • 2.3% Unsure • 0.0% No 11

VII. Employer Engagement ProgramFocus Group Participation: 15 Groups

STRENGTHS

Career Services provides exceptional customer service and recruiting opportunities to employers. • Quality and quantity of services offered (career fairs, OCI, networking sessions, industry insiders,

panels)♦♦♦♦♦♦ • Career Services provides great customer service; personalized, catered experience♦♦♦• Career Service staff well experienced, respected and trusted♦♦• Providing recruiting space on campus for networking and OCI♦♦

Employers find value in hiring Cal Poly talent • Offering employers great talent, they want to build their brand here♦♦♦♦♦• Learn by doing is real, students are prepared for work on day one♦♦♦♦♦♦• Student/employer projects in the classroom to give students a real portfolio♦♦• Cal Poly is industry specific. Employers know what majors they want to hire from♦♦

Faculty have strong employer connections and are influential on students • Students follow faculty’s advice on internship and job opportunities♦♦♦• Faculty have a lot of connections to employers♦♦

WEAKNESSES Lack of employer related resources and infrastructure hinder employer engagement across campus

• Not enough time and funding to support employer events♦♦♦• Lack of parking for employer events and on-campus recruiting♦♦♦• Space limitations for events in Career Services and on campus♦♦• Cumbersome and outdated CSM platform♦♦• Location in SLO (far from metropolitan areas)♦♦♦♦

Organizational structure limits communication and efficiency on campus • Limiting scope of Cal Poly employees’ job descriptions♦♦• Employers get referred to many places around campus to meet their needs♦• Employers go directly through departments to circulate job postings♦♦• Colleges are siloed – hard for employers to interact with multiple Colleges♦♦• Unsure of what department head to contact. Difficult to get in touch with faculty♦♦

Difficult to manage employer expectations while also building strong partnerships • Employers want a lot for a little money. Asking for too much♦• Misperceptions from employers on what Cal Poly can provide (Asking for top student names and

current offers)♦♦♦• Employers aren’t interested in combined events. They want exclusivity♦♦♦• High turnover of recruiters in companies♦♦

Students lack opportunities or knowledge of opportunities • Students are unsure what companies are at career fairs and relevant to their major♦♦♦• For niche events, students don’t know where and when employers are on campus♦• Not all relevant majors are informed on jobs/events♦♦♦• Out of state and international students don’t have many opportunities at career fairs♦

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OPPORTUNITIES Integrating employer/student interactions into the Cal Poly experience

• More organic and casual events with employers/students, especially underclassmen ♦♦♦♦♦♦• Invite employers to campus to host a competition among students to solve a real problem♦♦♦• Departments take on real world problems with employers for senior projects♦♦• Student field trips (single employer or multi-day trip, sponsored by employer)♦♦♦♦ ♦• One-day externship/job shadowing opportunities for students♦♦♦• Employers want to set up their own targeted events for students♦♦♦

Assisting employers with recruiting strategies and navigating Cal Poly • Recruiting at Cal Poly 101/employer orientation to offer to new employers and recruiters ♦♦• Career Services offers webinars to new employers to facilitate connections♦ (MPACE Phoenix)• Design senior projects that directly benefit employers♦• Streamline way to refer/connect employers to clubs and relevant faculty♦♦♦♦• Contacts on Cal Poly department websites or Career Services website to know who to contact –

flow chart♦♦

Incorporating employers into strategic planning and academic affairs for non-recruiting activities • Employer advisory board for Career Services♦• Enhancing faculty/employer relationship through visiting scholars or faculty internships♦• Connecting employers to faculty to build skills into curriculum ♦• Industry professional guest lecturers/teaching niche courses♦♦

Enhance funding and infrastructure for additional employer engagements • Additional money to bring employers to campus♦• Have an event center on campus♦♦• More interview rooms at Career Services♦♦• Employer Relations positions for all colleges♦♦• More parking for employers♦♦

Enhancing technology to better facilitate employer engagement • Robust communication system and strategy♦♦• Employers need ability to post jobs easier on current CSM♦• Get notified if any job or internships are posted on MJ within specific major or by company♦♦• Have students keep email accounts when they graduate♦

BARRIERS/CHALLENGES (THREATS) Limited funding, space, resources, and staff time

• Time♦♦♦♦♦• Money♦♦♦♦• Space♦♦• Staff♦♦• Cost of offering company tours♦• Marketing♦♦♦• Technology♦♦♦

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Proximity to large markets • Location♦♦♦♦• Dismissing smaller regions or CA♦

Campus culture and systemic regulations • Siloed mentality on campus♦♦• Focus on fundraising♦• Red tape/bureaucracy – slow moving approvals and forms♦

KEY ♦ Career Services – Counseling Team♦ Career Services – Employer Partnerships♦ Staff♦ Faculty♦ Centers and Institutes♦ Local Employers♦ Students - General♦ Students - Leaders♦ Staff & Students – Diversity♦ Regional Employers (Bay Area/LA)

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VIII. Alumni Engagement ProgramFocus Group Participation: 8 Groups

STRENGTHS

• Direct engagement with alumni through clubs and affinity groups ♦♦♦♦♦♦• Faculty/staff maintain connections with alumni and can make referrals ♦♦♦♦• Alumni speaking in classes, clubs (including 100 level), Career Services events ♦♦♦♦♦♦• Alumni employers connecting with students via class competitions and projects ♦♦• Alumni know caliber of CP students, are familiar with curriculum, have common connection

♦♦♦♦♦♦• Career Services serves alumni job seekers with exclusive, free services and offers connections to

employers ♦♦♦♦• Alumni hiring students as interns and full-time hires ♦♦♦♦• Alumni access to students via Career Fairs and MustangJOBS ♦♦♦♦• Use of social media (primarily LinkedIn) to stay in touch with alumni and connect them to

students; many departments/groups currently do this ♦♦♦♦• Department alumni board puts on “How Does it Really Work?” series such as Careers in D.C. ♦• Site visits with alumni ♦♦

WEAKNESSES • Communication to students is not targeted enough ♦♦• Alumni speakers should be brought into more classes and clubs ♦♦• Managing an intern can take a lot of work on the part of the employer ♦• Employers targeting alumni on MustangJOBS don’t receive candidates (flip side: Career Services

doesn’t offer as much support for alumni in mid/upper career range) ♦♦• Not many alumni know of services they can access as a job seeker or employer through Career

Services ♦♦♦♦♦• Alumni often don’t feel communication from Cal Poly is authentic ♦♦

OPPORTUNITIES • Some alumni are eager to help, they just need to be asked ♦♦♦♦• More classroom and club presentations ♦♦♦♦• Regional events ♦♦♦♦• Industry tours ♦♦♦• Mentor programs (individual, small group) ♦♦♦♦♦♦• Mechanism (ie-a database) for Career Services and students to connect with alumni (and

training for students on how to build the relationship) ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦• Social/informal student-alumni interactions (not job driven) ♦♦♦• Offer virtual and/or in-person workshops targeted towards alumni ♦♦• Connect out-of-state students and alumni ♦♦• Facilitate more demographic-specific alumni-student connections ♦♦♦♦• Virtual forums to connect students and alumni ♦♦♦

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• Alumni can give back by serving on a panel, being a competition judge, offering a project ♦♦♦• Formal professional networking event for students and alumni ♦• Identify faculty who can promote job/internship opportunities offered by alumni employers ♦• Career Services alumni communication/newsletter/brochure including job openings, events,

engagement opportunities ♦♦♦♦• Career Services student newsletter featuring alumni students can reach out to ♦• Career Services sponsored regional alumni networking events (alumni only, not students) ♦♦♦• Student mock interviews with alumni (in person or via Skype) ♦• Job shadowing program ♦♦• Connecting alumni with academic departments and other groups when they are on campus anyway

(ie-during Career Fairs); “Department Days” before/after career (vice versa: Career Services couldconnect with alumni when they are on campus for other departments’ activities)♦♦♦♦♦

• Alumni reception before/after Career Fair and similar events ♦♦♦• More robust use of LinkedIn/social media to engage alumni and connect them to students ♦♦♦• Engagement of alumni through Career Services offers a non-monetary way to support Cal Poly; can

be a pipeline for future giving ♦♦♦♦• Alumni storytelling (including about multicultural context in the workplace) ♦♦♦• Partnering with Alumni Relations; connect Career Services CSM with alumni database ♦♦♦• Tracking current student participation and then engaging with those students when they

become alumni ♦♦• Letting alumni know how they can connect back to Career Services ♦♦• More interdisciplinary opportunities (i.e. projects/competitions) ♦• More communication between Career Services and departments about alumni who want to

engage ♦• More collaboration between Career Services and clubs when alumni are present ♦• Make it fun and easy for alumni to participate (offer social component, childcare, block hotel

reservations, make sure there’s a benefit to them to participate) ♦♦• When Career Services serves alumni, perhaps distinguish services for recent grads versus alumni who

have been out for longer ♦• Offer alumni programming from Career Services during events like homecoming, cultural FSA

weekend, family weekend ♦♦♦• Offer more opportunities for alumni to reengage with Cal Poly at any point, not just as recent

grads ♦• Connect with graduates before they leave Cal Poly at commencement fair, cultural

commencements ♦♦

BARRIERS/CHALLENGES • Increased alumni engagement will be most successful with collaboration, yet campus

departments and clubs are often siloed; coordinating could be difficult and there could be a “turfwar” ♦♦♦♦♦

• Alumni are only interested in getting involved with departments/activities they were connected to asa student ♦♦

• Identifying timing that is opportune for both students and alumni ♦♦• Remote location ♦♦♦♦♦• Student apathy; perception that Career Services primarily serves certain majors ♦♦♦♦• Competition for students time and attention ♦♦• Ineffective communication outreach ♦♦ 16

• Cost ♦♦♦♦♦• Time ♦♦♦♦♦• Human resources ♦♦• Lack of support/buy-in from at the university/administration level ♦• Alumni misconceptions about what Career Services offers ♦♦♦• Momentum to get new initiatives started ♦• Ensuring that opportunities are mutually beneficial for alumni and students involved ♦• Some alumni didn’t have a positive experience as students and don’t want to connect ♦♦♦• Initiatives need to be enduring priorities; payoff may take 3-5 years or more ♦• Campus culture doesn’t promote engagement beyond graduation ♦♦• Figuring out how to reach alumni ♦♦• Faculty may be resistant to being asked to add to their curriculum ♦• Career Services’ current CSM platform doesn’t offer way to flag alumni ♦• Ensuring that alumni we engage represent diversity ♦• Not all alumni use LinkedIn or social media ♦• Sometimes an alum has a personal connection with a specific staff/faculty member; when that

staff/faculty leaves campus it severs the alumni connection to the department ♦

KEY

♦ Students at large♦ Local alumni♦ Staff♦ Faculty♦ Student leaders♦ Employer Relations♦ Career Counselors♦ Diversity group♦ Employers in SF/LA

MISC IDEAS

• ASI currently uses a database to track alumni for outreach regarding internships and mentorship.• Society of Women Engineers has a student Alumni Director who coordinates with alumni for

tours, guest speakers, etc. They are currently setting up an alumni database.

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88%FOUND JOBS IN

CALIFORNIA

STARTING MEDIAN SALARY HOW STUDENTS GOT THEIR JOBS JOB LOCATION

$56,000

To inspire all students to embrace their unlimited possibilities

*Data is based on 2,399 student responses collected within nine months of graduation, 52% overall response rate. For detail breakdown by college and major, go to: careerservices.calpoly.edu/gsr.**Other pursuits include intentional plans such as travel, gap year experience, artistic pursuits, and personal commitments.

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C A L P O LY C A R E E R S E R V I C E S

GRADUATE STATUS REPORT FACT SHEET (2014 - 2015 GRADUATES)

CAL POLY CAREER SERVICES

PERSONAL REFERRAL

ELECTRONIC LISTING

ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS

INTERNSHIPS

30%

25%

14%

8%

7%

ARE EMPLOYED WITHIN 9 MONTHS OF GRADUATION

98%

63% before graduation, 23% within 3 months, 12% within 9 months

23% 12%63%

OF THOSE EMPLOYED,

EMPLOYMENT TIMELINE MAJOR-RELATED JOBS

94%FOUND JOBS

RELATED TO THEIRMAJOR

GRADUATE OUTCOMES*

ATTENDING GRADUATE

SCHOOL

WORKING PART TIME

OTHERPURSUITS**

STILLSEEKING

91% POSITIVELYENGAGED

67%5%4%

WORKING FULL TIME

15%

9%

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careerservices.calpoly.edu/gsr

TOP EMPLOYERS

» AMAZON

» APPLE

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» LOCKHEED MARTIN

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» PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC

» PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS

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» UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON

» WESTERN UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES

TOP GRADUATE PROGRAMS

» DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY

» DOCTOR OF VETERINARY MEDICINE

» JURIS DOCTORATE

» M.A. EDUCATION

» M.A. COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY

» M.S. ACCOUNTING TAXATION

» M.S. AGRIBUSINESS

» M.S. AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION

» M.S. BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

» M.S. BIOLOGY

» M.S. CIVIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

» M.S. CIVIL ENGINEERING

» M.S. ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

» M.S. ENGINEERING

» M.S. FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

» M.S. MATHEMATICS

» M.S. STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING

» MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

» MULTIPLE SUBJECT TEACHING CREDENTIAL

» SINGLE SUBJECT TEACHING CREDENTIAL

CA EMPLOYMENT BY REGION

1%

12%

7%48%

8%19%

5%

BAY AREA COUNTIES

SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY

SOUTHERN COUNTIES

LOS ANGELES COUNTY

CENTRAL COUNTIES

SAN DIEGO COUNTY

NORTHERN COUNTIES

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*Data is based on 476 student responses collected within nine months of graduation, 50% overall response rate. For detail breakdown by college and major, go to: careerservices.calpoly.edu/gsr. **Other pursuits include intentional plans such as travel, gap year experience, artistic pursuits, and personal commitments.

TOP EMPLOYERS

» CAL POLY » E.&J. GALLO WINERY » FOSTER FARMS » GEORGE P. JOHNSON » ORACLE » PEACE CORPS » SELF-EMPLOYED » SOUTHERN WINE & SPIRITS » SUNFED RANCH » US FOREST SERVICE

» DIETETIC INTERNSHIP, UC DAVIS

» DOCTOR OF VETERINARY MEDICINE, KANSAS STATE UNIV.

» DOCTOR OF VETERINARY MEDICINE, UC DAVIS

» M.B.A, CAL POLY

» M.S. AGRIBUSINESS, CAL POLY

» M.S. AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION, CAL POLY

» M.S. AGRICULTURE, CAL POLY

» M.S. ENGINEERING, CAL POLY

» PHD ANIMAL SCIENCE, LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY

» SINGLE SUBJECT TEACHING CREDENTIAL, CAL POLY

TOP JOB LOCATIONS

» FRESNO, CA » OXNARD, CA » PASO ROBLES, CA » REDWOOD CITY, CA » SACRAMENTO, CA » SAN FRANCISCO, CA » SAN JOSE, CA » SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA » SANTA MARIA, CA » TEMPLETON, CA

GRADUATE OUTCOMES* STARTING MEDIAN SALARY

$45,000$

90%FOUND

JOBS RELATED TO THEIR MAJOR

MAJOR-RELATED JOBS


ATTENDING GRADUATE

SCHOOL

WORKING PART TIME

OTHERPURSUITS**

STILL SEEKING

87% POSITIVELY ENGAGED

59%WORKING FULL TIME

12%

7%14%

7%

CAL POLY CAREER SERVICESGRADUATE STATUS REPORT FACT SHEET (2014 - 2015 GRADUATES)COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, FOOD AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

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TOP EMPLOYERS

» CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO » DAHLIN GROUP » GENSLER » HERRERO BUILDERS » MBH ARCHITECTS » MCCARTHY BUILDING CO » MIYAMOTO INTERNATIONAL » RRM DESIGN GROUP » WEBCOR BUILDERS » XL CONSTRUCTION

» M.S. ADVANCED ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN, COLUMBIA

» M.S. CIVIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING, CAL POLY

» M.S. CIVIL ENGINEERING, NOTRE DAME UNIVERSITY

» M.S. CIVIL ENGINEERING, UC BERKELY

» M.S. CIVIL ENGINEERING, UNIV. OF BRITISH COLUMBIA

» M.S. STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING, STANFORD UNIVERSITY

» M.S. STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING, UC SAN DIEGO

» MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE, HARVARD UNIVERSITY

» MASTER OF URBAN DESIGN, UNIV. OF BRITISH COLUMBIA

» MCRP/M.S. TRANSPORTATION PLANNING, CAL POLY

TOP JOB LOCATIONS

» IRVINE, CA » LOS ANGELES, CA » OAKLAND, CA » SACRAMENTO, CA » SAN DIEGO, CA » SAN FRANCISCO, CA » SAN JOSE, CA » SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA » SANTA BARBARA, CA » SEATTLE, WA


$52,000$

99%FOUND


MAJOR-RELATED JOBS


ATTENDING GRADUATE

SCHOOL

WORKING PART TIME

OTHERPURSUITS**

STILLSEEKING



10%

2%7%

1%

CAL POLY CAREER SERVICESGRADUATE STATUS REPORT FACT SHEET (2014 - 2015 GRADUATES)COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN

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TOP JOB LOCATIONSTOP EMPLOYERS

» APPLE » CISCO SYSTEMS » DELOITTE » ERNST & YOUNG » GRANT THORNTON » KPMG » ORACLE » PRICEWATERHOUSE COOPERS » TRIAGE CONSULTING GROUP » WORKDAY

» M.S. ACCOUNTANCY, CSU, SAN DIEGO

» M.S. ACCOUNTING TAXATION, CAL POLY

» M.S. ACCOUNTING, SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY

» M.S. ACCOUNTING, ST. MARY’S COLLEGE

» M.S. ACCOUNTING, UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN

» M.S. ACCOUNTING, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CA

» M.S. ECONOMICS, CAL POLY

» M.S. FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING, CAL POLY

» MASTER OF ACCOUNTING, UNIVERSITY OF OREGON

» MULTIPLE SUBJECT TEACHING CREDENTIAL, CAL POLY

» LOS ANGELES, CA » OAKLAND, CA » PASO ROBLES, CA » PLEASANTON, CA » REDWOOD CITY, CA » SAN DIEGO, CA » SAN FRANCISCO, CA » SAN JOSE, CA » SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA » SANTA CLARA, CA

STARTING MEDIAN SALARY

$57,000$

97%FOUND


MAJOR-RELATED JOBS


GRADUATE OUTCOMES*

ATTENDING GRADUATE

SCHOOL

WORKING PART TIME

OTHERPURSUITS**

STILLSEEKING



7%

3%14%

2%

CAL POLY CAREER SERVICESGRADUATE STATUS REPORT FACT SHEET (2014 - 2015 GRADUATES)

ORFALEA COLLEGE OF BUSINESS

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TOP EMPLOYERS

» APPLE » BOEING » CHEVRON » CISCO SYSTEMS » GENERAL ATOMICS » LOCKHEED MARTIN » NORTHROP GRUMMAN » RAYTHEON » ST. JUDE MEDICAL » WORKDAY

» M.B.A, CAL POLY

» M.S. ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING, CAL POLY

» M.S. BIOENGINEERING, CAL POLY

» M.S. CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING, CAL POLY

» M.S. ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING, CAL POLY

» M.S. ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING, STANFORD UNIV.

» M.S. GEOSYSTEMS, UC BERKELEY

» M.S. MECHANICAL & AEROSPACE ENGINEERING, UCLA

» PH.D. BIOENGINEERING, UC SAN DIEGO

» STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING, UC SAN DIEGO

TOP JOB LOCATIONS

» CUPERTINO, CA » FREMONT, CA » IRVINE, CA » LOS ANGELES, CA » PLEASANTON, CA » SAN DIEGO, CA » SAN FRANCISCO, CA » SAN JOSE, CA » SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA » SUNNYVALE, CA


$68,000$

98%FOUND


MAJOR-RELATED JOBS


GRADUATE OUTCOMES*

ATTENDING GRADUATE

SCHOOL

WORKING PART TIME

OTHERPURSUITS**

STILLSEEKING



9%1%

9%2%


COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

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TOP GRADUATE PROGRAMSTOP EMPLOYERS

» APPLE » CAL POLY » FAMILY CARE NETWORK » GOOGLE » KSBY » LUCIA MAR USD » MINDBODY » ORACLE » ROSETTA » UTAH PAPERBOX

» JURIS DOCTORATE, CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY

» JURIS DOCTORATE, UC HASTINGS

» JURIS DOCTORATE, UCLA

» JURIS DOCTORATE, USC

» M.A. COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY, SANTA CLARA UNIV.

» M.A. EDUCATION, CAL POLY

» M.A. HISTORY, CAL POLY

» M.S. SOCIAL WORK, CSU SACRAMENTO



TOP JOB LOCATIONS

» ARROYO GRANDE, CA » CUPERTINO, CA » LOS ANGELES, CA » PALO ALTO, CA » REDWOOD CITY, CA » SACRAMENTO, CA » SAN FRANCISCO, CA » SAN JOSE, CA » SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA » WASHINGTON, DC


$45,000$

86%FOUND


MAJOR-RELATED JOBS

WORKING PART TIME

ATTENDING GRADUATE

SCHOOL

OTHERPURSUITS**

STILL SEEKING


61%5%

WORKING FULL TIME

10%

12%12%


COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS

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*Data is based on 318 student responses collected within nine months of graduation, 46% overall response rate. For detail breakdown by college and major,go to: careerservices.calpoly.edu/gsr. **Other pursuits include intentional plans such as travel, gap year experience, artistic pursuits, and personal commitments.


COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS

TOP EMPLOYERS

» CAL POLY » HARDY DIAGNOSTICS » MINDBODY » ORACLE » SAN LUIS COASTAL USD » SAN LUIS SPORTS THERAPY » SANTA CRUZ BIOTECH » SCRIBEAMERICA » THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC » WORKDAY

» DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY, AZUSA PACIFIC UNIV.

» DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY, USC

» M.A. EDUCATION, CAL POLY

» M.S. BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES, CAL POLY

» M.S. BIOLOGY, CAL POLY

» M.S. COMPUTER SCIENCE, CAL POLY

» M.S. MATHEMATICS, CAL POLY

» M.S. PHYSICS, CSU SAN FRANCISCO



TOP JOB LOCATIONS

» IRVINE, CA » PASO ROBLES, CA » PLEASANTON, CA » SACRAMENTO, CA » SAN DIEGO, CA » SAN FRANCISCO, CA » SAN JOSE, CA » SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA » SAN MATEO, CA » SANTA MARIA, CA


$40,000$

90%FOUND


MAJOR-RELATED JOBS


GRADUATE OUTCOMES*

ATTENDING GRADUATE

SCHOOL

OTHER PURSUITS **

WORKING PART TIME

STILL SEEKING

89% POSITIVELYENGAGED

38%ATTENDING GRADUATE

SCHOOL


11%

14%

5%6%

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2015-2016 Assessment Plans 7,229 Survey Responses

Survey REsponses Survey Responses

● Career Counseling:○ Change of Major Appointments = 125

■ 90% of students respond confident or very confident in deciding major that is a good fit as a result of the

appointment

○ Workshops - Career & Professional Development Certificate = 90

■ 98% of students would refer a friend to participate in this program

○ FFT - 68 students Counseling Groups | 64 students C.O.M. appts | 594 1st year students from Outcome Survey

■ Career Readiness Group - 100% increase in career readiness, 39% decrease in stress, 69% increase in confidence

about career plan, 100% of students reported the group met their expectations

■ Major/Career Exploration Group - 36% decrease in major/career stress level, 71% increase in confidence about

self-awareness, 100% agreed their goals were met

● Career Fairs:○ Fall: 70 employers 115 students | Winter: 24 employers 273 students | Spring: 35 employers didn’t survey students

○ Top 3 criteria for evaluating potential hires 1) Resume 2)Expression of interest in company 3) Overall enthusiasm

● Career Services Outcome Survey = 3372○ 42% of students have considered (21%), are in the process (4%), or have changed (17%) their major

● GSR (2014-2015): 2399 with new & improved features○ Top Employers, CA Employment by Region, Top Grad Schools, Top Grad Programs, College-Specific Summary Sheets

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Career ServicesLearning & Development

Outcomes2016

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Student Affairs Division Learning Themes

• Build Relationships• Get Involved• Be Well• Be Inclusive• Continue Your Success

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Build Relationships

Students who engage in Student Affairs programs and services will:Build meaningful relationships that contribute to a healthy and inclusive community that promotes student success.

Descriptors:• Build positive relationships & networks• Develop a sense of belonging• Contribute to healthy community• Develop interpersonal skills• Successfully collaborate with others

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Get InvolvedStudents who engage in Student Affairs programs and services will:Demonstrate socially responsibility, ethical behavior, and meaningful community engagement through service, leadership, and career development activities.

Descriptors:• Demonstrate civic engagement and social responsibility• Explore career opportunities• Engage in leadership development• Develop personal responsibility and a commitment to ethical

decision making.• Engage in meaningful activities promoting Learn By Doing

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Be Well

Students who engage in Student Affairs programs and services will:Display behaviors and participate in communities that foster a strong sense of self, and health & wellness.

Descriptors:• Explore personal identity & values• Strengthen/ build resilience• Engage in self-care/ healthy behaviors• Utilize health & wellness resources• Engage in goal setting and reflection

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Be Inclusive

Students who engage in Student Affairs programs and services will:Learn about themselves and others to enhance their roles as culturally engaged citizens in an inclusive community

Descriptors:• Build awareness of the intersectionality of identities• Navigate and interact across d ifference• Develop understanding of power and privilege• Increase personal awareness and commitment to social justice• Demonstrate knowledge of global systems

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Continue Your Success

Students who engage in Student Affairs programs and services will:Build academic and practical skills to support life-long success.

Descriptors:• Identify academic and campus resources• Build skills for life-long success• Engage in professional development• Hone personal strengths• Foster Cal Poly pride

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CAS Learning & Development Outcomes Aligned to Division Learning Themes

CAS Learning & Development Outcomes Student Affairs Division Learning Themes

Cognitive complexity Be Inclusive , Continue Your Success

Humanitarianism and civic engagement Be Inclusive, Get Involved

Interpersonal competence Be Inclusive, Build Relationships

Intrapersonal development Be Well, Build Relationships, Get Involved

Knowledge acquisition, construction, integration, and application

Be Inclusive, Continue Your Success, Get Involved

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3. BE WELL:Display behaviors and participate in communities that foster a strong sense of self, and health & wellness

Students who engage in programs, activities, and services provided by: Will/Will be able to:

Career Services a) Demonstrate a unique and authentic professional personal brand.b) Identify and apply strengths, values, interests, &/or personality, contributing

to increased self-awareness and meaningful career path options.c) Appreciate the value of reflection.

Build Relationships1. BUILD RELATIONSHIPS:

Students who engage in Career Services programs & services will Build meaningful relationships that contribute to a healthy and inclusive community that promotes student success.Students who engage in programs, activities, and services provided by: Will/Will be able to:

Career Services a) Build, cultivate and leverage a professional network.

9/1/2016

2. GET INVOLVED:Demonstrate socially responsibility, ethical behavior, and meaningful community engagement through service, leadership, and career development activities. Students who engage in programs, activities, and services provided by: Will/Will be able to:

Career Services a) Be aware of and utilize career related events including career fairs,networking sessions, on-campus interviews, and professional/empl events.

b) Engage in campus activates and gain valuable career related experienceincluding service, campus leadership/involvement, part-time work, studyabroad, academic projects and research.

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5. CONTINUE YOUR SUCCESS:Build academic and practical skills to support life-long success.


Career Services a) Identify and apply strengths, values, interests, and/or personality,contributing to increased self-awareness and meaningful career pathoptions.

b) Identify and utilize job resources: MustangJOBS, career fairs, on-campusinterviewing, networking sessions, career/co-op/internship/part-time jobs,and on-line resources.

c) Strategize and execute a successful job search.d) Prepare an effective resume.e) Develop a professional portfolio or work samples showcasing coursework,

projects, co-curricular involvement, and experience.f) Prepare for the interview process, and implement strategies for successful

interviewing. g) Complete necessary steps in the graduate/professional school application

Build Relationships

4. BE INCLUSIVE:Learn about themselves and others to enhance their roles as culturally engaged citizens in an inclusive community


Career Services a) Demonstrate respect for people from diverse backgrounds.b) Value differences and promote inclusion in the workplace.c) Function effectively as part of a diverse work group.d) Communicate effectively, demonstrating professionalism in a variety of

cultural contexts.

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2016-2017 Assessment PlanProgram Assessment

MethodData Collection Outcomes Sub Team

Graduate Status Report GSR Survey Ongoing(Publish 4/ 17)

5c & 5g SethRick

Career Counseling Workshop SurveyFFT: Group Survey

9/ 16 to 5/ 17End of each quarter

1a, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4d , 5a-5g

SethKatie S.

Career Fairs/Events Fall Career Fair Survey

10/ 14/ 10 to 10/ 28/ 16

1a, 2a, 3a, 4a, 4d , 5b, 5c, 5d , 5f

Katie M.Lauren

Recruiting Career ServicesSoftware/ Processes

Evaluation

6/ 16-9/ 16Career Services WikiChange Management

Files

1a, 2a, 2b, 4a, 4d , 5b, 5c, 5f

LaurenKatie M.

Rick

Employer/AlumniEngagement

Employer Outcome & Engagement

Survey

5/ 17 to 6/ 17 1a, 2a, 2b, 5b, 5c, 5d , 5h DaleSeth

Tracking & Outcome Analysis

KioskProgram Reports

OngoingMonthly/ Annual

2a, 3b, 5b RickDenise

Seth

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Documents

CAREER SERVICES ASSESSMENT SUMMARY & PLAN REPORTcontent-calpoly-edu.s3.amazonaws.com/careerservices/1/images/new_ourstory/Career...CAREER SERVICES ASSESSMENT SUMMARY & PLAN REPORT