Faculty and Staff
Welcome to Experiential Learning & Career Success (ELCS), your partner for advancing career readiness at UM. We're committed to assisting faculty and staff in implementing ElevateU, UM's distinguished career readiness program.
ElevateU serves as a comprehensive toolkit for faculty and staff, facilitating the integration of career readiness competencies and high-impact practices into course learning objectives and assignments. It's noteworthy that 77.9% of UM Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ seek career guidance from faculty. By providing Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ with hands-on experiences aligned with their academic pursuits and career aspirations, we enhance their success and personal satisfaction post-graduation.
Become a Career Champion
The Ñý¼§Ö±²¥'s Career Champions program engages faculty and staff across campus in shaping Ñý¼§Ö±²¥' future success. This collaborative effort empowers you to bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world skills, ensuring our Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ are career-ready upon graduation.
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ELCS is here to help empower your courses with essential career-ready skills! In spring 2024, the Faculty Senate approved a motion to incorporate career readiness competencies within general education courses. With just 1-3 competencies added, your course becomes a gateway to future opportunities for Ñý¼§Ö±²¥. Access resources and guidance on incorporating career skills in the curriculum through ElevateU for faculty and staff. Join us in shaping well-rounded graduates ready for the world. Learn more and get started on our General Education webpage.
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Submit the to request student-facing programs including presentations for classes or other student groups (see presentation menu), collaborative career programs or events, or use of the Iris Photo Booth.
Submit the to request a presentation, meeting, or consultation for staff or faculty to learn resources, best practices, and more for integrating career readiness into your departmental program or curriculum.
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Looking for a three-step process for integrating career readiness into your curriculum? Check out our .
The offers three options for adding career readiness language to your syllabi: Limited, Extended, and Expansive. Connect Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ to ElevateU resources, career fairs, and Handshake (a platform for Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ to connect to jobs, internships and volunteering).
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Faculty internship advisors are responsible for guiding their Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ toward worthwhile internships and granting academic credit for these experiences.
- is the primary resource for UM Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ to find job and experiential learning opportunities.
- ELCS Career Coaches provide support and connect Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ with a myriad of additional resources to help them prepare to apply and search for opportunities and plan their academic and professional paths.
- Faculty have access to an Internship Moodle shell to support advising and coordinating a set of activities of your Ñý¼§Ö±²¥.
- Learn more about internships about Faculty Internship Advisors
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Enhance your Ñý¼§Ö±²¥' career readiness with easy-to-use platforms that can be easily integrated into academic coursework as part of the curriculum and co-curriculum.
- Help Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ sharpen their interview skills through AI-powered feedback on Big Interview.
- Offer real-world job simulations with Forage, providing hands-on experience for Ñý¼§Ö±²¥.
Learn more about key features and steps to get started with Big Interview and Forage.
ElevateU for Faculty & Staff
Your Griz Guide to Integrating Career Readiness into the Curriculum and Co-Curriculum
