Center for Spartan Engineering

2014-2015 Activity Summary

OVERVIEW GOALS

Our goals for 2014-15 were intended to focus on enhancing both our students and employer engagement experiences by leveraging our academic and community/alumni programs and connections. These were built on the foundations of Exceptional Service, marked by Measured Accountability and Focused Priorities, utilizing Smart Risk-taking and “Teaming”.

1. Enhance the employer and student experience within the College of Engineering in regards to creating opportunities for pre– and post– graduation work experience

2. Increase personnel resources to expand and enhance student and employer reach both physically and technologically 3. Continue to re-establish and strengthen the Cooperative Engineering Education Program to increase student career awareness

and preparedness and provide valuable real world experience. Additionally, this establishes pipelines for employers’ full time needs.

4. Expand the international reach to provide international work experiences and employment opportunities abroad for domestic and international students while also identifying potential work experiences for international students in the U.S.

TOP RESULTS

• Planned and executed two large Engineering specific Career Events: Pre-Gallery Co-op/Intern Exchange (814 students scanned) and Engineering Expo (792 students scanned) and 4 mini career fairs (200+ students scanned). These events drew 215+ employers and were all “sold-out”.

• Engaged and Advised over 1821 students in office (up 94% over previous year)- and facilitated contact with 100’s more

through Classroom, Event, Workshop, and Program interaction.

• Planned and executed the 9th Spring Break Corporate Tour (alongside the College of Business) with 30 students (22 Engineering) and 8 companies in Milwaukee and Chicago

• Facilitated 235+ co-op enrollments (an increase of 30%) and created the first Detroit Semester section in Summer 2015

• 2014 graduates were placed at a rate of 94% (82% employed); 93% reported to be engaged in out of classroom experiences

• Coordinated and Facilitated over 75+ Employer “ASK” Sessions, Resume Critiques, and Student Engagement Sessions over the

year

• Re-established the mock interview program in Spring 2015 with weekly interviews and pre-event “Mock Madness” events

(150+ total)

TRENDS

• Decrease in traditional on-campus interviewing (down 42% from 2013-14) coin-

cides with increase in alternative and technology based options (i.e. skype, site visits, phone interviews)

• Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and Computer Science continue

to be the top three majors participating in on-campus interviewing

• Freshmen and Sophomores comprised 20% of all EGR on-campus interviews

ON-CAMPUS INTERVIEWS —employers conducting scheduled interviews at a career center

Engineering Major

# of Student Interviews

% of total

AES 117 7.84

BSE 60 4.02

CEM 265 17.75

CE 79 5.29

CpE 74 4.96

CSE 221 14.80

EE 150 10.05

No Pref 2 0.13

EnvE 17 1.14

MSE 39 2.61

ME 469 31.41

Total 1493 100.00

*89 (5.96%) international student

interviews were held

Career Fairs

TRENDS

• Gallery (BUS), Diversity, Pre-Gallery, Grad School and Science, Ag, Food, Environment had a collec-tive increase of 35%

• Most majors remained similar except AES and ME attendance both up 2%+

• Fresh and Soph accounted for 40%+ attendance

*Includes only engineering focused career fairs

Career Fair EGR # Total # % EGR

Career Gallery (Business) 230 3379 6.8

Career Gallery (EGR) 1860 2989 62.2

Construc on Management 24 198 12.1

Diversity Career Fair 575 2300 25.0

Earn Learn & Intern 141 1003 14.1

Engineering Expo 762 792 96.2

Engineering Pre Gallery 702 814 86.2

Graduate School Fair 14 226 6.2

Law School 4 196 2.0

Nursing Fair N/A N/A N/A

Science, Agriculture, Food

and Environment Fair 60 970 6.2

Summer Employment Fair 117 850 13.8

Teacher Fair N/A N/A N/A

Total A6endance 4527 14253 31.8

Supply Chain Fair 38 536 7.1

-Indicates engineering focused career fair

ADDITIONAL RESULTS

Student Activity:

• Utilized Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) as tools to share

event information, career engagement opportunities, and student co-op/intern experiences

• Planned and executed Career Services Network events including IT Mix-n-

Mingle and LINKS Entrepreneurship Program. Supported Career Ser-vices Network led Events and Activities including Career Gallery and Diver-sity Career Fair (plus post fair interviews); Teacher Fair; Veterans & Athlete’s Mixer

• Created and delivered weekly E-Newsletter & Job Johnny publications

to Engineering students and community

• Identified new ways to utilize Simplicity Software Technology to support

student/employer engagement at events and through the creation of event Resume Books

• Presented in 12 EGR classes to 2400+ students and to 500+ students in 24 Engineering specific workshops

• Maintained over 5100 Job Postings for Engineering students during the year

(800+ Co-op/Internship)

• Developed a new graduating Senior Send-Off event with workshops,

alumni panels, and guest speakers

• Identified new ways to utilize Simplicity Software Technology to support stu-

dent/employer engagement at events and through the creation of event Re-sume Books

Employer Activity:

• Developed a Co-op Partner program in August 2014 (11 to date)

• Centered employer engagement efforts on Spartan Engineering Recruiter

Partners (15), Engineering Week Sponsors (6) and the Co-op Partner pro-gram (11)

Events:

• Collaborated and participated in Entrepreneurship events with the Hive,

Hatch, Spartan Innovations, and CSN Alumni Interaction:

• Collaborated and partnered with alumni and community professional organizations including After 5 Detroit, Hello West Michigan, and Capital Area Michigan Works and in Minneapolis and Chicago

• Served as a lead coordinator for the Detroit Executive Forum with 250+

International:

• Expanded collaborations with other campus departments/colleges to support international student programming and engagement; Partnered on the second China Corporate Tour in June 2015 (with Career Services and Business)

Stewardship:

• Generated over $350k in gross revenue via event fees and employer gifts and sponsorships

• Maintain revenue based partnerships with 30+ corporations spanning

multiple industry sectors from within Michigan and across the nation

Company Event Student Attendance *Includes ASK, Info, Pre-Interview, &Resume Critique

^International students accounted for 10% of EGR attendance

Job & Internship Postings TRENDS

• Although overall job postings declined 31%+, this coin-cides with an increase in company student event at-tendance and alternative job solicitation methods

• Key Growth

• CSE/CpE postings continue to rise

• Major specific postings are up

• Student Advising up 94% from 2013-14

• Freshmen and Sophomores accounted for 40%+ appointments

Major # of Pos�ngs # of full �me # of Co-op/Intern

AES 324 280 44

BE 143 119 24

ChE 251 212 39

CE 233 201 32

CpE 601 487 114

CSE 948 813 135

EE 587 488 99

EnE 157 142 15

MSE 281 228 53

ME 680 565 115

EGR* 915 778 137

Total

Pos ngs 2733 2254 479

*Postings tagged as College of Engineering

2015-16 Plans and Goals

• Improve freshmen involvement in career fairs and programs by 15%

• Enhance career immersion and activities in Wilson Hall to engage students earlier

• Maintain and grow current Partner programs and identify potential future partner prospects.

• Identify a naming partner for The Center for Spartan Engineering

• Maximize opportunities for student-employer engagement during peak times (Sept, Oct, and Feb) by booking 75-80% available

time and space.

• Expand on collaboration with departments and programs within the college for employer engagement and programming

• Identify innovative ways to reach students with traditional workshop programming including but not limited to social media, mo-

bile engagement, blast sessions, and webinars

• Increase social media presence by increasing “likes” and “followers” by 20% on Facebook and Twitter

• Better connect student organizations with The Center and with each other to enhance employer-student connections

• Create new resources or programs including exploring career options, 401k/Benefits, and negotiating

• Continue to seek ways to more efficiently and earlier collect Destination and Summer Survey data

• Explore additional ways to track co-op/intern placement to facilitate EGR 393 growth by 20% and better connect with students

off site (i.e. Handshake)

• Identify alternative assistance for unique populations including athletes, veterans, and transfer students

• Ascertain ways to utilize EGR alumni in impactful ways via mock interviews, panels, mentoring, etc.

• Continue to grow involvement in trending areas of interest including Entrepreneurship and IT. Additionally, utilize data analytics

to determine growing and untapped industries (i.e. Biomedical) and locations of interest (i.e. Detroit)

• Continue to identify opportunities for international students and provide tailored programming and events

Year # of Appointments

Fresh 321

Soph 432

Junior 542

Senior 347

Alumni 38

Unknown 133 Major # of Appointments

AES 123

BE 72

ChE 255

CE 115

CpE 69

CSE 225

EE 162

EnE 40

MSE 63

ME 540

EGR No

Pref 915

Non

EGR 137

Student Advising– 1800+ appts

^47% of EGR job postings were open to International Students

*12% of student advising

was to international students