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Faculty Job Search Series & more graduate careers and professional development updates

CAPD

CAPD’s team devoted to graduate student career and professional development has been busy this semester. About the Faculty Job Search Series Our Faculty Job Search Series, a year-long suite of programs designed to support graduate students and postdocs with their faculty job search, is underway. Also this semester, Sr.

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President’s corner: Katherine Frank, the “curator” of today’s most innovative cross-sector partnerships

University Business

This past fall, the polytechnic launched an apprenticeship certificate that breached uncharted waters between a higher education institution and the state Department of Workforce Development. UW-Stout’s initiatives are supported by three pillars: the K12 space, the technical college sector and business/industry.

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Benefits of Integrating Service-Learning With Other High-Impact Practices

The Scholarly Teacher

This site was named for lead-contaminated soil, a remnant of the city’s industrial past, that potentially impacts child health. Students also developed and administered a short survey to better understand barriers for residents to agree to soil testing. Being in “the field” may present liability concerns for your institution.

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Sophomore Event Series: Fall 2023 events for MIT sophomores

CAPD

Join your classmates for this year’s series of events from Career Advising & Professional Development tailored to sophomores, a collection of events that will help you make strategic career moves this fall. This workshop is a collaboration of the International Students Office and Career Advising and Professional Development.

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Faculty-Student Partnerships in Curriculum Design and Review

The Scholarly Teacher

We saw each other on camera during virtual pedagogical or professional development events hosted by our institution and heard each other’s names at teaching-related initiatives. Students are assessed through a final report and presentation.

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Me in the Future (MIT Future): Fall 2023 events series for first years

CAPD

Explore MIT’s career services: tour of Career Advising & Professional Development | Thurs, Aug 31, 11:30 am, 1:30 pm ( E17-294 ) During your time at MIT, you’ll likely need your resume reviewed, learn how to use a cover letter, finesse your LinkedIn profile, and network with employers.

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Biotech boot camp at Villanova exposes students to career paths

Confessions of a Community College Dean

What’s the need: The COVID-19 pandemic spurred an interest in biotech and biomedical careers among Villanova’s students, says Kevin Grubb, associate vice provost of professional development and executive director of the career center at Villanova.