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UNMEASURABLE: DEVELOPING SOFT SKILLS
IN HIGHER ED.
Presented By: Senora Miller-Logan, Assistant Director and Golda Sharpe, Project Coordinator
Memphis In May Student Affairs Conference 2014
Fostering Student Success: Developing Strategies For Student Recruitment, Retention, and Graduation
The University Of Mississippi, Luckyday Success Program
CONTACT INFORMATION
• SENORA MILLER-LOGAN • E-MAIL: [email protected]
• GOLDA SHARPE • E-MAIL: [email protected]
WWW.LUCKYDAYSCHOLARSHIP.OLEMISS.EDU
PRESENTATION OVERVIEW
• INTRODUCTIONS/CONTACT INFORMATION
• PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
• THE NEED FOR SOFT SKILLS
• HOW ARE WE PERFORMING?
• THE LUCKYDAY APPROACH
• KEY TAKEAWAYS
• DOOR PRIZES
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
• UNDERSTAND THE CHANGING LANDSCAPE OF THE WORKFORCE AND HOW BEST TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR WORKING IN THE 21ST CENTURY
• THE LUCKYDAY APPROACH TO SOFT SKILL DEVELOPMENT
70% OF THE TIME
PEOPLE OF AVERAGE INTELLIGENCE OUTPERFORM
PEOPLE
WITH THE HIGHEST LEVELS OF INTELLIGENCE
FACT
EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE ACCOUNTS FOR
58% OF JOB PERFORMANCE
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Source: Talent Smart http://www.emotionalintelligence.net/
FACT
What are employability skills?
Self-management
Thinking and solving
Working together
Understanding business
Communicating
Degree/Certificate
Operating Machinery
Speaking a foreign language
Typing Speed
Filing
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Soft Skills Hard Skills
Changes in the Workplace
1960s Present Day
Higher Education’s Responsibility
Source: https://chronicle.com/items/biz/pdf/Employers%20Survey.pdf
Written and oral communication skills
Adaptability
Managing multiple priorities
Making decisions
Problem solving skillsSource: https://chronicle.com/items/biz/pdf/Employers%20Survey.pdf
Students Lack
Source: https://chronicle.com/items/biz/pdf/Employers%20Survey.pdf
Top Implications
Liberal arts & career development are intrinsically linked
Increase support of experimental opportunities
Approach career development as career exploration
Luckyday Scholarship Luckyday Retreat Peer Mentor Groups PLAN Session Study Hall
Development of Soft
Skills
http://www.resume-now.com/
Resume Development
http://www.interviewacademy.org/create-cover-letter/
Cover Letter Development
Mock Interviews
Career Fair
All Majors Career Day Educator Recruitment
Day Pharmacy Recruitment
Day Engineering Career
Day Insurance and Risk
Management Career Day
Internship Fair Diversity Fair
University Resources
Etiquette Dinner
CRITICAL QUESTIONS FOR STUDENTS
Work Ethic
Problem Solving
Flexibility
Working under
pressure
Team player
Self-confidenc
e
Communication
Time-manageme
nt
Constructive
Criticism
Key Takeaways
Students are responsible for the development of their soft skills. The University makes them aware of this necessity and provides resources and guidance.
We know that certain characteristics in business will remain constant; therefore, it’s imperative students are aware of the importance of soft skill development.
Thank You for Your Attention.
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