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Table of Contents

FloridaACE Mission, History, and Commitment to Diversity page 2

Conference Welcome page 3

Career Fair Plus Conference App/TextEventPics Information page 4

Conference Schedule pages 6-8

Roundtable Moderators and Topics page 8

Consortium Member Gatherings page 8

Breakout Session Descriptions pages 9-16

President’s Council Sponsors pages 17-18

Door Prize Contributors page 18

Conference Committee Members pages 19-20

Keynote Speakers pages 22-24

FloridaACE Awards pages 24-25

Vendors/Exhibitors pages 25-27

Breakout Session Presenter Bios pages 29-32

2016-2017 FloridaACE Board Members page 33

Associations of Interest pages 34-36

Saddlebrook Resort Layout page 37

Wi-Fi Access

Conference Wi-Fi Password is FloridaACE17

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Florida Association of Colleges and Employers (FloridaACE) About FloridaACE FloridaACE is the Florida Association of Colleges and Employers. FloridaACE membership includes representatives from higher education institutions from within the state, from public and private colleges and universities; state and community colleges; technical schools/college career centers and cooperative education personnel, as well as industry employers who recruit on Florida campuses. FloridaACE helps built Florida’s workforce by promoting innovative internships, cooperative education, and career opportunities through partnerships among career professionals in education, government, and industry. History FloridaACE was conceived in April 1965, during a meeting of career services directors at the University of South Florida. In 1987, FloridaACE merged with the Florida Cooperative Association to form one organization called the Florida Cooperative Education and Placement Association. In June 2001, the membership voted to change the name to the Florida Career Professionals Association in order to be more reflective of the membership. In June 2014, the name was changed to the Florida Association of Colleges and Employers, aligning with SoACE (Southern Association of Colleges and Employers) and NACE (National Association of Colleges and Employers). The current membership consists of over 400 members including most the state of Florida’s public and private colleges and universities as well as various businesses that recruit on these campuses. Our Commitment to Diversity FloridaACE is committed to attaining a diverse membership and providing access to all programs and resources to individuals regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender age, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability or appearance. FloridaACE encourages the recruitment and professional development of individuals from all underrepresented groups by continually developing, examining and instituting policies, practices and procedures to:

Achieve and promote a diverse and multicultural representation with its membership

Attain diversity at all levels of FloridaACE by supporting active recruitment, retention and promotion

Provide access to all conference, publications, educational services and employment. Serve as an advocate and resource for heightening awareness and accuracy of

diversity issues, and the review of contractual and other business or programmatic activities for compliance with the spirit of this policy.

(FloridaACE’s commitment to diversity was passed by the general membership at the annual business meeting held on June 17, 1999 in Marco Island.)

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Welcome to the 2017 FloridaACE Conference!

On behalf of the 2017 Conference Planning Committee and the FloridaACE Board, it is my absolute pleasure to welcome you to the Saddlebrook Resort in Tampa. This year’s conference would not have been possible without the hard work offered by our dedicated volunteers. Volunteers will be identified with a ribbon under their name tag—please express your appreciation to these talented individuals who have dedicated so much time and expertise to ensure the success of this event! The FloridaACE Board selected this year’s theme, Bridge to Career Success, because of the richness of the metaphor. Bridges offer connection, contact, and transition. They are also specifically designed to span an obstacle. Our hope is that you’ll approach this Annual Conference with a desire to connect with new colleagues and new ideas. We also hope that you’ll notice (and take advantage of) several contact/networking sessions throughout the Conference designed to create smaller conversations and a few guided dialogues. Lastly, we’ve seen evidence of rippling change from culture and generations to economies and education. FloridaACE wants to equip you to lead the transition within your organization. At this year’s Conference, we are glad to host vendors who care deeply about understanding your context and offering solutions to support your success. We have selected 16 breakout sessions from a very deep set of proposals and have slightly revised our Roundtable Sessions. Rather than inviting an individual to offer keynotes, we have invited panelists (employer/recruiters for the opening session and career services professionals for the closing session) to offer multiple points of engagement and ideation. This conference would not be possible without the generous financial support of our President’s Council Sponsors: Enterprise Holdings, CCFCC (Colleges of Central Florida Career Consortium), Career Fair Plus, Siemens, CareerShift, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and Flagler College. Our sincere gratitude to each of these sponsors! On behalf of everyone who made this event possible, we hope you enjoy your time at Saddlebrook. In addition to the Conference program, you may want to take advantage of the on-site Spa, award-winning restaurants or golf & tennis facilities (additional costs apply). Just off property, you’ll find the Tampa Premium Outlet Mall and the Wiregrass Mall with plenty of fun places to explore. We are so glad you are here attending what promises to be a rich investment in your professional development! Best, Rob Liddell, Ph.D. 2017 Conference Chair and Vice President Twitter: @liddell_rob FloridaACE Twitter: @Florida_ACE Official Conference Hashtag: #FloridaACE17

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Conference Plus+ App

Career Fair Plus is the official app provider of the Florida Association of Colleges & Employers Annual Conference! Download the app from the Google Play or iTunes App Store by searching “Florida ACE Conference Plus” or “FloridaACE Conference Plus.”

Take pics during the conference and text them to 813-279-2486

They will be included in our conference slide show between sessions in Pegasus South and in the Lagoon Pavilion. Images will be available for viewing and downloading during and after the conference. You can access the slide show anytime by calling the number above and selecting 2 on your keypad – a link will be texted to you.

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Conference Schedule

Wednesday, June 14, 2017

9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Registration Open in Hotel Lower Lobby 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Exhibitor Area Open in Pegasus Foyer

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. New Member Orientation in Pegasus South

1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Welcome and Opening Keynote Session in Pegasus South Bridges to Employment: Leveraging Competencies in Recruitment and Retention

Panelists include: Teri-Anne Brennan, Enterprise Lina Pabon, ADP Mike Rausch, Fastenal

2:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Registration Open in Hotel Lower Lobby 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Exhibitor Area Open in Pegasus Foyer 2:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. BREAK

2:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Roundtables in the Lagoon Pavilion (descriptions on page 8)

4:45 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. BREAK

5:15 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. Consortium Member Meetings Colleges of Central Florida Career Consortium Reception in Lagoon Pavilion

Community College and Technical School Consortium (CCTSC) in Boardroom C

6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Welcome Cocktail Reception at Fountain Terrace

8:00 p.m. Dinner on Your Own

Thursday, June 15, 2017 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Registration Open in Hotel Lower Lobby

8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Breakfast, Annual Business Meeting, and Employer/Exhibitor Spotlight in the Lagoon Pavilion

10:00 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Exhibitor Area Open in Pegasus Foyer

10:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. BREAK

Note: all breakout sessions are located on the second floor

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10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Breakout Sessions- Block A (descriptions on pages 9-10) Who Before Do: How to Help Students Find Better Jobs by Finding Themselves in

Boardroom 1

Up, Up and Away! Aerospace Internships at Polk State College in Boardroom 2 How to Promote Social/Emotional Intelligence in Students for Academic/Career Success in

Boardroom 3 Development & Administration of a Career Clothing Closet in Boardroom 4

11:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. BREAK

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Breakout Sessions- Block B (descriptions on pages 11-12) Connecting College to Career: Your Ultimate Resource Guide to Bridging the Gap between

Academics and Employment in Boardroom 1 Launching a Matched Job Shadow Program in Boardroom 2 The Power of Networking-Partnership Approach in Boardroom 3 Thinking Outside the Box: Creative Approaches to Your Employer & Advising Events in

Boardroom 4

12:30 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. BREAK

12:45 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. Recognition Luncheon in Lagoon Pavilion

1:30 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. Exhibitor Area Open in Pegasus Foyer

1:45 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. BREAK

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Breakout Sessions- Block C (descriptions on pages 13-14) Why Career Centers Need Job Developers in Boardroom 1

Leadership Dialogues in Boardroom 2 Your Career Ikea: Building an Inclusive Approach to Career Advisement in Boardroom 3 Bridging the Gap: Increasing Campus Engagement through Embedded Career Liaison

Model in Boardroom 4

3:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. BREAK 3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. Breakout Sessions- Block D (descriptions on pages 15-16)

Are YOU Doing It Right? Campaigning Outside the Office in Boardroom 1 Exhibit Your Excellence: Utilizing an Internship Showcase to Enhance Peer-to-Peer

Learning in Boardroom 2 Career Planning Wellness: Taking a Holistic Approach in Boardroom 3 Adapting to Change: Lessons Learned from Growing an Internship Program in Boardroom

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4:15 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. BREAK

7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Enterprise Closing Banquet in Lagoon Pavilion

8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Enterprise After Party in Lagoon Pavilion

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Friday, June 16, 2017

9:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Breakfast/Keynote/Closing Session in Lagoon Pavilion Building Bridges for Student Success: University-wide Competency Development Door Prizes Announcement of 2018 Conference Location

11:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 2018 Conference Committee Sign-ups in Lagoon Pavilion

Roundtable Topics (Wednesday from 2:45 – 4:45 p.m.)

Best Practices to Advise Students Pursuing a Career in Healthcare

Emily Fiore, Gianna Nicholas, and Kristen Fowler—USF Tampa

Bridging the Gap with Brand Strategy Peter Thorsett and Katlyn Kurtz—USF Tampa

Building Relationships with Student Veterans via Collaboration and Support John Sheehy—Stetson University

Developing Career Readiness in Student-Athletes Kristen Fowler—USF Tampa

Providing Effective Career Services to International Students Dona Gaynor and Dean Miyakusu—Florida Institute of Technology

Resumes Out of the Box! Erin Minta—Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Taking the Critic Out of Online Resume Critiques Lesa Shouse—USF St. Petersburg

The Millennial Way: Millennials in the Workplace Lauren Cavicchi—Florida International University

Understanding Repeated Student Interaction Sarah Fox—University of West Florida

Utilizing Resources to Engage Physical and Hard Science Majors in Career Krystle Graham—Florida State University

What You Should Know about CPT and OPT for International Students Jess Kobryn—Flagler College

Women in STEM: Aim Higher Program Jonathan Hall and Bill Blank—University of Central Florida

Consortia Member Gatherings (Wednesday from 5:15 – 6:15 p.m.) Colleges of Central Florida Career Consortium (CCFCC) Reception Location: Pegasus Ballroom Audience: CCFCC Member Institutions, Employers

Community College and Technical School Consortium (CCTSC) Meeting Location: Boardroom C Audience: CCTSC Member Institutions Note: If your institution does not belong to or is not meeting as a state or local consortium, please enjoy some free time.

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Breakout Sessions

Block A (Thursday, June 15th from 10:15a.m. - 11:15a.m.)

Who Before Do: How to Help Students Find Better Jobs by Finding Themselves

Presenter: Jennifer Fonseca, Palm Beach Atlantic University Location: Boardroom 1 Description: The Office of Career Development at Palm Beach Atlantic is committed to helping its

students and alumni to find where their deep gladness intersects with the world’s deep needs. We believe career development is a lifelong process of self-exploration and awareness. Most students will undergo several career changes throughout their lives, and therefore it is essential that they are empowered and equipped with the understanding of how to make career decisions, not just help them "plug in" to a specific job/field where they'll stay for life. We partner with students to assist them in the development of vocational discernment and practical job search skills, which they can use for a lifetime.

Outcomes: As a result of attending, participants will: Learn five crucial areas of identity development useful for anyone to have a more

successful and meaningful career;

Glean practical implementation steps to animate an identity-based approach to

helping students find personally meaningful employment; and

Consider three common detriments associated with helping students find jobs but

not find themselves.

Up, Up and Away! Aerospace Internships at Polk State College Presenter: Matina Wagner & Ryan Wallace, Polk State College Location: Boardroom 2 Description: Polk State College is the only public institution in the state of Florida which offers

both AS and BS degrees in Aerospace Administration, Professional Pilot, and Aviation Maintenance Administration. Students in the Aerospace degree program can choose to complete an internship course as an elective in their undergraduate program. Dr. Ryan Wallace coordinates these internships with area aviation business partners. Interested students complete an application and extensive resume review process prior to being recommended for internship positions. During the internship, students are provided with a variety of opportunities to build skills, network with industry professionals and learn valuable information about the career field. Most students graduate from the program with a job secured.

Outcomes: As a result of attending, participants will:

Consider approaches to build and mature external partnerships with industry;

Gain insights for programming and student advising thru the presentation of

program-specific activities; and

Reflect on shared experiences as it relates to internship management processes.

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How to Promote Social/Emotional Intelligence in Students for Academic/Career Success

Presenter: Jean Keelan & Doug Meyn, University of South Florida-Tampa Location: Boardroom 3 Description: Employers are looking for students who have Social/Emotional Intelligence as it

contributes to a positive work environment with highly engaged employees. Social/Emotional Intelligence skill sets in students also contributes to highly successful students. How can colleges and universities increase students’ knowledge of Social/Emotional Intelligence?

Outcomes: As a result of attending, participants will:

Learn the five areas of Social/Emotional Intelligence and how they relate to the

NACE Career Readiness Skill Sets;

Consider means to measure learning outcomes of FTICs (First Time in College

Students) on this topic; and

Develop programmatic ideas incorporating Social/Emotional Intelligence and

personality measures (based on the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator).

Development & Administration of a Career Clothing Closet Presenter: Leslie Mille, Florida State University &

Amanda Peters, University of South Florida-St. Petersburg Location: Boardroom 4 Description: Economic means should not be a barrier that deters students from presenting

themselves professionally to potential employers. Providing students access to professional, interview-appropriate attire alleviates an obstacle that could potentially stand in the way of a student’s success. The Career Center at Florida State University and University of South Florida-St. Petersburg have each implemented career clothing closets to provide their students access to free professional attire that is appropriate for career fairs, interviews, and the workplace. Attendees will learn how these career centers developed, launched, and administer their career clothing closets, including how they navigate the logistical challenges that come with managing and maintaining this service that benefits their unique student populations.

Outcomes: As a result of attending, participants will:

Learn various techniques for how to develop, launch, and maintain a career clothing

closet;

Consider differing perspectives for implementation which will provide options that

other career centers can scale based on their available resources; and

Gain insights into the potential challenges managing and maintaining a career

clothing closet.

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Block B (Thursday, June 15th from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30p.m.)

Connecting College to Career: Your Ultimate Resource Guide to Bridging the Gap between Academics and Employment

Presenter: Kelly Dulin, Enterprise Holdings & Amanda Peters, University of South Florida-St. Petersburg Location: Boardroom 1 Description: Building a successful recruiting relationship with universities and finding campus

resources to get connected with students to fill your hiring needs can be a challenge. Enterprise Holdings and the University of South Florida-St. Petersburg have begun creating a seamless process that allows the employer to engage and connect on campus while respecting policies and procedures laid out by the University’s Career Center. Through consistent outreach methods, on-campus participation, special workshops, and a solidified internship program, Enterprise has started building a brand on USF-SP’s campus by working hand-in-hand with Career Center staff. Employer Relations professionals can utilize this presentation to better support businesses who want to engage on campus and build valuable relationships going forward.

Outcomes: As a result of attending, participants will:

Learn methods for developing and nurturing employer/campus partnerships;

Discuss solutions for developing, maintaining, and growing employer relations on a

college campus; and

Consider the challenges faced in developing this relationship as well as some

possible solutions for navigating various campus policies.

Launching a Matched Job Shadow Program Presenter: Lauren Kume & Cathy Barrios, Florida State University Location: Boardroom 2 Description: As the Governor and Legislature of Florida have a renewed focus on helping

students secure jobs, the Florida State University Career Center launched FSUshadow, a matched job shadow program, during academic breaks. FSUshadow gives students the opportunity to shadow employers, community partners, alumni and friends of the university and gain insight into a wide variety of career fields and industries. After bench marking with the top 25 public institutions, FSUshadow was created and launched six weeks into the fall 2016 semester. The inaugural session held during Winter Break 2016 included businesses and organizations throughout the State of Florida and the southeast region of the US. Learn about program creation logistics, employer/Host outreach, student marketing, and our tips and tricks. Challenges that turned into opportunities will also be shared.

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Outcomes: As a result of attending, participants will: Gain insight on how to launch and implement a matched job shadow program,

including key program components such as funding, legal considerations, and

program management;

Learn how a job shadow program can benefit both employers/hosts and student

participants; and

Discuss implementation changes to sustain a successful program.

The Power of Networking-Partnership Approach Presenter: Mike Rausch, Fastenal Location: Boardroom 3 Description: The power of networking and using the partnership approach incorporates three

categories of Strategy, Networking, and Synergy. I will walk through the specific strategy that Fastenal uses to maximize networking opportunities to build synergy with all stakeholders involved. Bringing the "How may I serve you" concept to add value to the student's learning environment. The goal is to compliment the classroom setting with examples of real life application that enhances the overall experience. Identifying the right Cultural fit is huge in making a solid career choice, the more information portraying that the better long term outcome will be. The power of strategic partnerships aids in this objective.

Outcomes: As a result of attending, participants will

Gain an informed understanding of Fastenal’s recruiting strategy;

Identify strategies to partner with employers and recruiters; and

Consider alternate frames of reference (e.g. servant leadership) as an engagement

approach.

Thinking Outside the Box: Creative Approaches to Your Employer & Advising Events

Presenter: Emilio Lorenzo & Diane Klein, Nova Southeastern University Location: Boardroom 4 Description: This session will provide insight and ideas for taking an innovative approach to your

career advisement programming. Whether it's setting up an advisement office in an elevator, hosting employer-funded case competitions or taking students on employer site visits—innovation is the key ingredient to creating a buzz on campus and engaging your students in their career development. We will also show how programs such as a Sales and Marketing Competition can be a great tool for students to gain relevant experiences in their field and is an ideal way to help employers create brand awareness on campus. We will also discuss how working with faculty can help you establish programs like a "Pre-Health Day Conference," providing a full day of networking and breakout sessions with current Doctors, Dentists, Pharmacists and others from the health care field.

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Outcomes: As a result of attending, participants will: Learn how to build and implement unique programs that lead to increased student

participation;

Discuss strategies to leverage & optimize relationships with faculty, alumni and

employers; and

Consider means of increasing employer brand awareness on campus.

Block C (Thursday, June 15th from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.)

Why Career Centers Need Job Developers

Presenter: Andrea De La Cruz & Carmen Carter, Florida International University Location: Boardroom 1 Description: This session will identify strategic ways to utilize a job developer to focus on

cultivating employers during peak recruiting season—to build relations during our busiest time. Key points and highlights will be how to create a job development program, the benefits and best practices, how to leverage university resources to expand the job developers reach, such as: data and analytics, university wide goals and objectives, and industry specific trends. Discuss the difference between employer development and employer relations.

Outcomes: As a result of attending, participants will:

Consider multiple approaches to resourcing an employer

relations/development function;

Develop strategies associated with optimizing University resources and

leveraging opportunities; and

Identify proactive outreach activities associated with employer development.

Leadership Dialogues Presenter: Mark Colvenbach, University of Tampa Location: Boardroom 2 Description: Addressing the career progression of the FloridaACE membership, this session has

specifically been designed to create an opportunity for graduate students, entry-level, and mid-managers & supervisors to interact with an experienced director in an informal conversation about trends impacting Career Services and Talent Acquisition. Topics of conversation will vary based on attendee interest.

Outcomes: As a result of attending, participants will:

Interact with colleagues from several institutions and organizational environments

discussing trends impacting the administration of a Career Services office;

Consider strategies and developmental opportunities to advocate for personal

career management; and

Pledge to “trust the process.”

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Your Career Ikea: Building an Inclusive Approach to Career Advisement Presenter: Emily Tasca & Emilio Lorenzo, Nova Southeastern University Location: Boardroom 3 Description: What does diversity mean in higher education today? As higher education evolves,

today’s students look much different than in past generations. In a globalized world, access to education has created a diverse campus, which has redefined the needs of 21st century students. In this session, we will provide insight as to how you can train and better equip your career development staff to support such students in their collegiate journey. These strategies can include structured staff education, strategic collaborations with various departments on campus, and inclusive programming initiatives. Advisors need to be more equipped to assist diverse populations including international, veterans, LGBTQ, and students with disabilities. We will discuss how workshops such as Safe Zone Training, as well as campus/community partnerships, can create a stronger approach for your team in helping students define and align their career goals with their own individual identities.

Outcomes: As a result of attending, participants will:

Gain insights on unique needs of diverse populations of students, including

international students, veterans, LGBTQ, and students with disabilities;

Learn tips on client approaches, unique programming ideas, and strategies to

engage such populations in traditional and non-traditional values; and

Increase career staff knowledge on diverse populations, as well as hiring trends and

best practices related to these populations.

Bridging the Gap: Increasing Campus Engagement through Embedded Career Liaison Model

Presenter: Geneva Goldberg, Florida State University Location: Boardroom 4 Description: How do you effectively build relationships across campus to support student career

success? In this session, participants will learn about the embedded career liaison model at Florida State University where the majority of colleges have a dedicated and embedded career liaison. This model has helped increase the visibility of The Career Center across campus and is effectively increasing engagement with students, faculty and staff. Attendees will learn best practices in communicating with stakeholders, increasing metrics and becoming integrated into an academic College. Participants will have an opportunity to share what is working on their campuses and will leave with nuggets they can apply to their own institution.

Outcomes: As a result of attending, participants will:

Learn strategies for building effective academic partnerships;

Apply best practices in building effective collaborative relationships on their

campus; and

Obtain a thorough understanding of what is needed to embed a career professional

into an academic unit.

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Block D (Thursday, June 15th from 3:15 p.m. - 4:15p.m.)

Are YOU Doing It Right? Campaigning Outside the Office Presenter: Martha Rosa, Florida International University Location: Boardroom 1 Description: “Are YOU Doing It Right?” began as a thought in Fall 2013 and has grown from a one

table campaign to a campus wide marketing blitz! This program is focused on meeting students where they are and engaging them with the services our offices provide while offering internship and career development on spot triage. In return, we receive vital data that helps support on-campus programming, data collection, and student tracking/follow-up. Attendees will be walked through the formation of “Are YOU Doing It Right?” and track it forward to the campus-wide blitz campaign that is today. Attendees will be able to take away important campaign techniques and data collection opportunities.

Outcomes: As a result of attending, participants will:

Trace the program from initial discussion through implementation and to its current

campus-wide blitz campaign;

Identify and curate student insights and feedback useful for programming; and

Consider diverse means of interacting with students.

Exhibit Your Excellence: Utilizing an Internship Showcase to Enhance Peer-to-Peer Learning

Presenter: Amy Barber, Stetson University Location: Boardroom 2 Description: Have you found yourself wondering how to make the rest of campus aware of the

exceptional internships your students complete? Come learn how one institution utilized a peer learning approach to increase campus visibility of the internship program and engage campus partners. The presenter will discuss the benefits and challenges of implementing the Internship Showcase, Stetson University’s Peer-to-Peer Internship Fair. This event not only allows past interns to unpack and practice discussing their experiences, but also helps younger students, faculty and staff understand the diverse, challenging, and exciting internships available to students in all majors. Participants will leave with tips on how to implement similar programs on their own campus, as well as examples of student presentations and promotional materials.

Outcomes: As a result of attending, participants will:

Understand how to apply peer learning to increase awareness of internships across

campus;

Learn how to successfully develop and market a new career program; and

Learn how to identify and utilize campus partners, including faculty, staff, and

student leaders.

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Career Planning Wellness: Taking a Holistic Approach Presenter: Doug Meyn & Jean Keelan, University of South Florida-Tampa Location: Boardroom 3 Description: We all see students that, on a continuum, can range from having very little

knowledge about career planning and progression, to students who seem to have clear direction and career planning skills, but may lack the resources to achieve their career goals. No matter where a student is on this continuum, we are learning that students are frequently anxious, which is validated by the National College Health Association survey. As studies have shown, anxiety can be a significant impediment to effective decision-making. During the 2015-2016 academic year, a research study was conducted in the University of South Florida’s Tampa Office of Career Services to determine the anxiety levels of students pre-and post- initial career counseling session, to see if the anxiety levels of students were reduced post session. The results of this study will be presented with implications for implementing programming directed toward decreasing anxiety and increasing career wellness.

Outcomes: As a result of attending, participants will:

Learn about the extent and potential negative impact of anxiety surrounding career

decision making;

Discover what students report as being helpful in reducing career-related anxiety in

career counseling sessions; and

Gain insights from a career counselor’s perspective of how to structure a career

counseling session to provide the student with information that will promote sound

career decision making.

Adapting to Change: Lessons Learned from Growing an Internship Program

Presenter: Mariana Carrasquel, Aileen Alvino & Brittany Carter, Florida Atlantic University Location: Boardroom 4 Description: Internships and experiential learning opportunities greatly enhance the career

readiness for students. As a result, the demand for internship programs is increasing from students, employers and practitioners. With this increased attention, how can you manage a growing number of students participating in internship courses? Come learn how the FAU Career Center made changes and additions to their internship programs to improve student learning and streamline their processes.

Outcomes: As a result of attending, participants will:

Gain an understanding of how the FAU Career Center adapted to growth within their

internship program;

Learn about additions to an internship course curriculum that can enhance student

learning and reflection; and

Identify efficient strategies that practitioners can use to streamline an internship

program.

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2017 President’s Council Sponsorships We would like to express our sincere appreciation to our 2017 President’s Council sponsors. Their donations help to offset the cost of this program; their partnership helps to continue the growth of this Association. The conference would not be possible without the generosity of the organizations listed below. President’s Level ($3,000 and above)

Gold ($1000-$1999)

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Silver ($500-$999)

Bronze ($100-$499)

Door Prize Contributors One highlight of the FloridaACE conference has always been our fabulous door prizes. The drawings will take place during the Closing Session on Friday, June 16th. You must be present to win. A very special thank you to the many organizations who have generously donated this year’s door prizes: Grand Prizes Provided by: Door Prizes Provided by: Enterprise Holdings Alex Groenendyk, Author of This is Who We Hire Saddlebrook Resort & Spa CareerShift Disney Worldwide Services Lynn University Mark Lyden, Author of Do This! Get Hired! Orange Technical College Rollins College

Tennessee Association of Colleges and Employers UTC University Career Services Vendor Contest Prize Provided by: Enterprise Holding

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Conference Committee Members This event could not have happened without the hard work of our conference committees. Thank you! Awards Alicia Smyth, Chair, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Arin Baynard, Seminole State College

Bill Blank, University of Central Florida

Teri-Anne Brennan, Enterprise Holdings

Stacy Lanigan, Lynn University

Matina Wagner, Polk State College

Door Prizes Bill Blank, Chair, University of Central Florida Evaluations Arin Baynard, Chair, Seminole State College

Ommy Pearson, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Tara Stevenson, Flagler College

Exhibitors/Vendors Stacy Lanigan, Chair, Lynn University Tracy Joinson, Palm Beach State College

Kayla Siwiec, Enterprise Holdings

Renee Couperthwaite, Florida Institute of Technology

Sarah Fox, University of West Florida

Graphic Design Melanie Brown, Chair, University of Central Florida Logistics John Sheehy, Chair, Stetson University Ben Heins, Co-Chair, University of South Florida, Sarasota-Manatee New Member Orientation Michele Groves, Chair, State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota Photography Tara Stevenson, Chair, Flagler College

Andrea De La Cruz, Florida International University

Arnold James, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

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President’s Council John Sheehy, Co-Chair, Stetson University Mike McCay, Co-Chair, University of South Florida, Tampa Programs & Speakers Kim Franklin, Co-Chair Stacy Ballinger, Co-Chair, Florida Gulf Coast University

Matina Wagner, Polk State College

Stacy Lanigan, Lynn University

Nelly Leon, Florida International University

Courtney Hand, University of Central Florida

Cindy Oakley, Valencia College

Emmanuela Stanislaus, Florida International University

Recreation/Entertainment Ben Heins, Chair, University of South Florida, Sarasota-Manatee

Kelly Dulin, Enterprise Holdings Christina Reese, Enterprise Holdings Kayla Siwiec, Enterprise Holdings Stephanie Seymour, Enterprise Holding

Registration Valerie Kielmovitch Mandel, Chair, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Sandi Ohman, Co-Chair, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Rick Casey, Pasco-Hernando State College

Nancy Cheek, Saint Leo University

Jennifer Fonseca, Palm Beach Atlantic University

Naomi Lampkin, Enterprise Holdings

Erin Minta, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Social Media Tara Stevenson, Co-Chair, Flagler College Stacy Lanigan, Co-Chair, Lynn University Room Hosts Jamie Chilton, University of South Florida Lynn Chisholm, University of South Florida Kristen Fowler, University of South Florida Sonia Gonzalez Hernandez, Florida International University V’Rhanku Haynes, Florida State University Jessica Kobryn, Flagler College Diane Klein, Nova Southeastern University Naomi Lampkin, Enterprise Holdings Valerie Kielmovitch Mandel, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Maria Martinez, University of South Florida Gianna Nicholas, University of South Florida Christina Reese, Enterprise Holdings Harold Shaw, University of South Florida Emily Tasca, Nova Southeastern University Calvin Williams, Florida State University

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Opening Session Keynote Panel

Bridges to Employment: Leveraging Competencies in Recruitment and Retention

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Closing Session Keynote Immersive

Building Bridges for Student Success: University-wide Competency Development

Dr. Neil Burton is the Executive Director of the Center for Career & Professional Development at Clemson University. His educational background includes a B.A. in Journalism, a M.A. in English, and a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership. Prior to assuming his current role in July 2011, Neil worked for the Cooperative Education Program and in the University’s Office of Student Financial Aid. Neil has taught in four of the seven colleges and has taught everything from freshman composition courses to doctoral seminars. He and his wife, Denise, have four children, the two oldest of which currently attend Clemson.

Tim Harding currently serves as the Associate Dean of Career Development and Engagement at the University of Tampa. Mr. Harding is active in the professional associations affiliated with the student affairs and career services fields, including the Southern Association of Colleges and Employers where he served as president. Most recently, Mr. Harding co-chaired the National Association of Colleges and Employers’ 21st Century Career Services Model Task Force and the 2016 First Time Attendees committee. Mr. Harding earned a Master of Science in Education from Indiana University and a Bachelor of Arts from Anderson University. In 2009, he completed the Stetson College of Law/NASPA Student Affairs Policy and Law Certificate Program.

David Sargent is the Director of Information Technology and Career Counselor for the Center for Career and Professional Development at Clemson University. He has been with Clemson for 17 years supporting the Career Center and their University partners in the use and optimization of career specific information technology systems. He serves as liaison to University departments and centers regarding career services related technologies and develops partnerships with departments and centers to coordinate or support career related services delivered across campus. Dave has served on the Board of Directors for both the South Carolina Association of Colleges and Employers and the Southern Association of Colleges and Employers.

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FloridaACE Awards New Member Award The goal of this award is to recognize a new member who has helped keep FloridaACE strong by volunteering for conference committees and/or special projects. A letter of nomination may be submitted by any current FloridaACE member to the past president by the deadline. Anyone who has been a member of FloridaACE for less than four years and has served on projects and/or conference committees is eligible. Student of the Year Students enrolled in any 2- or 4-year higher education institution and have completed a minimum of 10 weeks of employment in an internship, co-op or work experience related to their major are eligible for this award. A current FloridaACE member has nominated the following students who have demonstrated achievement of professional, personal, and/or academic skills in a learning environment: Tevin Ali (Florida Atlantic University); Cathy Barrios (Florida State University); Rachel Boone (Stetson); Brittany Harris (University of South Florida, Sarasota-Manatee); Fergie Idrovo (Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University); Jacob Kilgore (St. Johns River State College); Brian Malcolm (University of Central Florida); Lukas Oest (State College of Florida) President’s Award

This award recognizes members or groups who go above and beyond throughout a given year to meet the needs of membership and provide an opportunity for the association to reach the next level. It is awarded at the discretion of the current President and may not be given each year. It is intended to recognize the member’s contribution to FloridaACE and serve as an example of their impact to those in our profession.

Dr. Kristin Walker has 14 years of experience in education and fraternity/sorority life. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in English from Radford University, her M.Ed. in Counselor Education and her Ph.D. in Educational Leadership from Clemson University. Kristin currently serves as the Associate Director of Analytics and Initiatives at Clemson University’s Center for Career and Professional Development. In addition to coordinating the Center’s competency initiatives and assessment, she oversees the graduate and off-campus internship area. Kristin teaches in Clemson’s Masters and Doctoral programs and has been a volunteer and Board Member of her sorority, Alpha Sigma Tau. Kristin has traveled to and worked with students at more than 40 college campuses.

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John T. Brownlee Leadership Award The award, established in 1987 and presented annually, serves as an ongoing memorial in recognition of John Brownlee and his dedication and commitment. In John's 10-year involvement with FloridaACE, he served as a board member and as President. He brought tremendous energy and enthusiasm to our organization. Those who knew John, knew of the high standards he practiced in both his personal and professional life. He found time to be active professionally, socially, and in the community, but always kept family as his number one priority. He was honest and truthful. He was a leader and an achiever. Eligibility Criteria:

Nominees must have been a member of FloridaACE for at least three years. Current officers and board members are ineligible to receive the award but may

make nominations. Emphasis for selection will be placed either on contribution to a specific program,

project or activity within FloridaACE or professional contribution to the career development/recruiting field.

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CareerShift www.careershift.com CareerShift has provided pro-active job search resources to hundreds of higher education members for over seven years. Students, alumni, employer development professionals, career counselors, recruiters and outplacement firms all provide testimony to its robust search engines and organizational tools.

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Omnia Group www.omniagroup.com Omnia Group's CareerMaze is a behavioral based career guidance assessment and report for students and career counselors.

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The Florida Association of Colleges and Employers wishes to honor the life of

Gary Karl.

Gary Karl, a longtime member of FloridaACE, was taken from his family, friends, and colleagues far too early on New Year’s Eve.

Gary served Palm Beach State College in Palm Beach Gardens as a Career Advisor II. He worked for Palm Beach State for nearly 21 years and was a

graduate of Palm Beach State College, Lynn University and Barry University.

Gary often served as a presenter, room host and volunteer for the FloridaACE Annual Conference over the years.

Our thoughts are with his loved ones and colleagues.

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Breakout Session Presenters (listed alphabetically by last name)

Aileen Alvino serves as the Associate Director of Career Services at Florida Atlantic University. Prior to her current role, she was the Program Coordinator at South Dakota State University after graduating with her Bachelor of Arts degree in Organizational Communication and her Master of Arts degree in Communication both from the University of Central Florida.

Amy Barber is the Internship Coordinator at Stetson University, a liberal arts institution of nearly 4,300 students nestled halfway between Orlando and Daytona Beach. In this position, she is responsible for student advising on internships, employer relationship management, and faculty development related to internship courses.

Cathy Barrios is the Graduate Assistant within the Experiential Learning Unit at The Florida State University Career Center. Previous to this role, she was the Academic and Student Affairs Assistant to the State University System of Florida—Board of Governors, a Research Assistant for the Center for Disaster Risk Policy, and a Campus Ambassador for the Peace Corps all in Tallahassee.

Mariana Carrasquel is the Internship and Cooperative Education Coordinator at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton. Prior to this role, she provided advice to international, transfer, and undergraduate students regarding scholarship options to ensure their needs were met through the Scholarships and Fellowships Office at Florida International University. Also at FIU, Mariana served as a Graduate Assistant within the College of Business Career Services Office.

Brittany Carter is an Internship Advisor within the Florida Atlantic University Career Center. Florida Atlantic University has more than 40,000 students pursuing coursework in more than 180 degree programs across 10 colleges.

Carmen Carter serves as the Assistant Director for On-Campus Recruitment within the Employer Relations Section of Florida International University’s Career Services. She builds and develops relationships with current and prospective employers through site visits, virtual meet-ups, and digital correspondence. Carmen partners with recruiters in implementing strategic recruitment plans to increase or maximize their campus awareness and presence.

Mark Colvenbach serves as the Director of the Office of Career Services at the University of Tampa. He provides day-to-day guidance and direction to the office, supervises full-time professional staff, hires and trains staff, and is responsible for the operating budget. Mark identifies and engages employer partners for recruitment and academic purposes and provides leadership to employer-focused programs including UT’s employer advisory board, annual

recruiting trends event, Focus on series, and job/internships fairs.

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Andrea De La Cruz is the Assistant Director of Employer Relations at Florida International University. She recruits new employers through outreach activities and by referred faculty & alumni contacts. Andrea encourages employer involvement in Career Center activities and programs by maintaining active involvement with employer organizations such as the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce and government agencies.

Kelly Dulin is the Talent Acquisition Manager for Enterprise Holdings in the Tampa market. Previous to this role, she served as an Area Manager with responsibility for Pasco, Hernando, Citrus, and Hillsborough Counties and a Branch Manager also in the Tampa area. Kelly is a tireless advocate for Enterprise and a partner to Career Centers throughout the West Central Florida region.

Emily Fiore serves as a Career Consultant within the Office of Career Services at the University of South Florida, Tampa. Previous to this role, Emily was the Student Employment Coordinator (also at USF-Tampa) and the Career Center Representative to the Florida State University Computer Science Department. Through this latter role, she collaborated with FSU Computer Science faculty and staff to promote awareness of Career Center resources while serving as an initial point of contact for employers interested in recruiting Computer Science student talent.

Jennifer Fonseca is a career development professional with more than 20 years of higher education experience in both private and public institutions. While her background includes managing a residence life program, designing and teaching a strengths-based course, and personally advising more than 500 college students, she is most passionate about activating and developing the destiny and purpose of individuals.

Kristen Fowler is a Career Counselor and Job Search Strategist at the University of South Florida in Tampa. Through this role, she serves as a liaison to the USF Athletics Department, the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, the School of Geosciences, the College of Marine Science, and some programs within the College of Engineering. Kristen has planned and is in the process of implementing a career-readiness

certification program within the USF College of Engineering including weekly facilitation of programs and workshops. Geneva Goldberg is the Assistant Director in Experiential Learning for The Career Center at Florida State University and serves as the Career Liaison to the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy. She is responsible for connecting students and employers to meaningful and engaging experiential learning opportunities and works with students in all aspects of career development.

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Jean Keelan is the Director of Career Planning at the University of South Florida, Tampa. In this role, she supervises the professional staff of Career Counselors/Consultants and creates new programmatic initiatives to deliver career services to a large university community. Additionally, Jean partnered with Innovative Education to develop career modules for Canvas to enable greater faculty adoption rates when incorporating career planning into the curriculum.

Diane Klein serves as the Associate Director of Career Development at Nova Southeastern University. She is a double alumna—earning her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and her Master of Science degree in College Student Affairs. She has grown NSU’s internship program immensely since assuming the role.

Lauren Kume is the Senior Assistant Director for Experiential Learning at Florida State University. She is a member of the leadership teams associated with three signature programs at FSU: FSUshadow, Nole to ProfessioNole, and ProfessioNole database. Lauren supervises four embedded Career Liaisons to the Florida State College of Arts and Sciences and to the College of Communications and Information Sciences.

Emilo Lorenzo is the Assistant Director of Career Advisement at Nova Southeastern University. He understands the importance of helping students reach their career goals and the impact that informational resources can have on attaining such desired outcomes. Emilio plans to meet and advise students to help them overcome the various challenges they may face as they strive to reach individual career goals.

Doug Meyn is a Career Counselor supporting the Muma College of Business at the University of South Florida, Tampa. He facilitates the exploration of student purpose, personality, interests, values, and skills in order to identify meaningful career direction and goals. Doug enjoys constructing realistic plans that include skill and professional development, experience, and effective strategy—commenting that there are few things that compare to the satisfaction of helping people set and achieve meaningful goals.

Leslie Mille is the Associate Director in The Career Center at Florida State University where she provides leadership to administrative functions of the Center including marketing, publications, and technology. Additionally, she administers the University-wide Career Portfolio and Garnet & Gold Scholar Society programs. Prior to this role, Leslie served as the Director of Alumni Relations within the Florida State University College of Business.

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Gianna Nicholas serves the students at the University of South Florida-Tampa campus as a Career Consultant. She conducts individual counseling sessions to guide students and alumni on how to make informed career decisions. Topics of these sessions include: occupational exploration, career decision-making, and career action plans. Gianna enjoys coaching students

in self-directed job search strategies and skill development. Amanda Peters is the Employer Relations Coordinator & Career Counselor at the University of South Florida at St. Petersburg. Through this role, she provides career counseling for students and alumni, hosts employer events, and develops partnerships with members of the employer community to provide job and internship opportunities. Additionally, Amanda maintains the Career Center’s database and serves as the point of contact for three University Colleges.

Mike Rausch serves Fastenal as the Director of Recruiting. He began his career with Fastenal more than 20 years ago after completing his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from Carson-Newman University. He has grown with the company serving as a Management Trainee, Assistant Manager, General Manager previous to his current role.

Martha Rosa works with the Employer Relations team at Florida International University to manage employer internship programming and support career related programs and events. Previously, she served as the Student Employer Coordinator on the Career Development and Management team providing career coaching and advising to students.

Emily Tasca joined the Office of Career Development in March 2014 as a Career Adviser. She works with current students and alumni at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels to ensure that each individual is supported in a variety of ways throughout their career exploration and planning process. Emily has held roles in both Career Advisement and Human Resources/University Recruiting. This background

allows her to offer students a unique blended perspective during advising sessions. Matina Wagner is the Internship and Experiential Education Coordinator at Polk State College. She works diligently to match students’ career interests with local business partners’ needs. Additionally, Matina coordinates with Program Directors to provide services for students and faculty around Prior Learning Assessment, Community-based Learning, and Service Learning initiatives.

Ryan Wallace is a Professor of Aerospace Science at Polk State College. Dr. Wallace developed the first public 4-year aviation degree in Florida and instructs several classes on aviation safety and managerial skill each term. Additionally, he advises multiple student organizations around aviation and has served as a manuscript reviewer for refereed journals.

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2016-17 FloridaACE Board Members President Alicia Smyth Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University president@florida-ace.org Twitter/IG: @asmyth_erau Vice President Rob Liddell University of Tennessee at Chattanooga vice.president@florida-ace.org Twitter: @liddell_rob Secretary Megan Hollis Florida State University secretary@florida-ace.org Twitter: @meganhollis15 Treasurer Robin Kazmarek Stetson University treasurer@florida-ace.org Information Management Director Tara Stevenson Flagler College info.manager@florida-ace.org Twitter: @tsteves_flagler Professional Development Director Kim Franklin Stacy Ballinger, Florida Gulf Coast University prof.dev@florida-ace.org Membership Development Director Michele Groves State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota member.dir@florida-ace.org Employer Member Carla Toles Disney Worldwide Services emp.member2@florida-ace.org

Employer Member Teri-Anne Brennan Enterprise Holdings Emp.member1@florida-ace.org Twitter: @TABrennan State University Member Bill Blank University of Central Florida state.univ.member@florida-ace.org Private College/University Member Stacy Lanigan Lynn University private.univ.member@florida-ace.org Twitter: @stacylanigan Community/State College Member Arin Baynard Seminole State College comm-state.coll.member@florida-ace.org Past President Adam DeRosa Broward College past.president@florida-ace.org

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Associations of Interest FLORIDA ASSOCIATIONS

Colleges of Central Florida Career Consortium (CCFCC) www.ccfcc.com The Colleges of Central Florida Career Consortium is an association of 12 private educational institutions from the Central Florida area. Founded in 1994, the Consortium’s purpose is to share resources to benefit its students and employers. All CCFCC schools are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and members of the Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida (ICUF). Florida Career Centers (FCC) www.floridacareercenters.org The FCC is a consortium composed of career services directors from 10 Florida public universities (formerly the SUS). The purpose of the FCC is to share information among state university career centers and collaborate on a Statewide Job Fair, which is open to graduates of any Florida university or college. The Statewide Fair is typically held each May. The FCC also coordinates an annual Career Institute, as a professional development opportunity, for FCC staff members each August. Florida Colleges Career Services Consortium (FCCSC) http://sites.google.com/site/fccsconsortium/home The Florida Colleges Career Services Consortium (FCCSC) is a consortium whose membership is made up of all staff/faculty who work in the areas of career services at Florida's state/community colleges or technical schools. There is no cost to participate. Currently, this group meets two to three times a year and has ongoing correspondence through LinkedIn, as well as an email distribution list. Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida (ICUF) www.icuf.org The Independent Colleges & Universities of Florida (ICUF) is a diverse association of 28 private, educational institutions. These colleges and universities award 27 percent of Florida’s bachelor’s degrees and one-third of all degrees. ICUF member institutions are non-profit, Florida-based, and (like Florida’s public universities and community colleges) accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools (SACS). They serve more than 120,000 students at 174 sites around Florida. They offer bachelor degree opportunities on 18 community college campuses. Their enrollments vary from less than 100 to more than 22,000 students. Their average class has 19 students.

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Associations of Interest REGIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

Southern Association of Colleges and Employers (SoACE) www.soace.org The Southern Association of Colleges and Employers, Inc. (SoACE) is an 800+ member organization of human resources, college relations, and career services professionals. Its mission is to provide professional development, to promote personal and ethical standards, and to foster relationships among employment and career services professionals. Membership is composed of colleges and universities around the country and government agencies. SoACE provides on-going training and career enhancement through a variety of sources, including workshops, newsletters, awards, networking opportunities and more. In July of 2007 SACE and SWACE officially merged to become the Southern Association of Colleges and Employers (SoACE). Southeastern Federal Recruiting Council (SEFRC) www.sefrc.org SEFRC provides excellent programs and abundant networking opportunities for attendees to its annual conference. It is held the third week in July.

NATIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

Cooperative Education and Internship Association (CEIA) www.ceiainc.org For forty years, the Cooperative Education & Internship Association, Inc. has provided professional services to its members who work in cooperative education and internship programs in colleges, universities, and business/industry. With a commitment to quality, high standards and customer satisfaction, the Cooperative Education & Internship Association, Inc. is dedicated to promoting cooperative education and internships as premier models of work-integrated learning; providing professionals with opportunities to enhance skills; offering state-of-the-art resources and information; and advancing the field through research and programs.

National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) www.naceweb.org Founded in 1956, NACE represents the interests of more than 1,800 college career services offices at four-year, two-year, technical, and graduate schools, and more than 1,900 HR/staffing functions in business, industry, nonprofit organizations, and government. NACE provides research and information through ongoing employer and college surveys, quarterly surveys of starting salary offers to new college graduates, a quarterly journal, and a bi-weekly newsletter. NACE also prepares an annual forecast of hiring trends, tracks legal issues related to the employment process, and provides benchmark data on best practices.

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National Career Development Association (NCDA) www.ncda.org The National Career Development Association (NCDA) is a division of the American Counseling Association (ACA). With roots spanning back to 1913, the mission of the NCDA is to promote the career development of all people over the life span. To achieve this mission, NCDA provides service to the public and professionals involved with or interested in career development, including professional development activities, publications, research, public information, professional standards, advocacy, and recognition for achievement and service. National Human Resources Association (NHRA) www.humanresources.org The National Human Resources Association (NHRA) is focused on advancing the individual career development, planning and leadership of human resource (HR) professionals. Through professional networking programs and development services offered across the country, we strive to support human resource professionals throughout their career life cycle - from intern to executive - as Human Resources leads the way for change in today's businesses. National Society of Experiential Education (NSEE) www.nsee.org The National Society of Experiential Education (NSEE) is a nonprofit membership association of educators, businesses, and community leaders. Founded in 1971, NSEE also serves as a national resource center for the development and improvement of experiential education programs nationwide. NSE supports the use of learning through experience for: intellectual development, cross-cultural and global awareness, civic and social responsibility, ethical development, career exploration and personal growth. Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) www.shrm.org The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is the world’s largest association devoted to human resource management. Representing more than 250,000 members in over 140 countries, the Society serves the needs of HR professionals and advances the interests of the HR profession. Founded in 1948, SHRM has more than 575 affiliated chapters within the United States and subsidiary offices in China and India.

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Saddlebrook Resort Meeting Room/Function Space Layout

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