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Connecting Leaders with Leaders: How Career and Leadership Development Work Together

Kelley Ashby & Stacy Welp Career Leadership Academy The University of Iowa June 7, 2014. Connecting Leaders with Leaders: How Career and Leadership Development Work Together. Presentation Objectives. Inform participants of the research supporting the Career Leadership Academy (CLA)

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Connecting Leaders with Leaders: How Career and Leadership Development Work Together

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  1. Kelley Ashby & Stacy Welp Career Leadership Academy The University of Iowa June 7, 2014 Connecting Leaders with Leaders:How Career and Leadership Development Work Together

  2. Presentation Objectives Inform participants of the research supporting the Career Leadership Academy (CLA) Share CLA format—how leadership and career development are woven together Discuss the application of the Relational Leadership Model and the Social Change Model of Leadership Development Engage participants in a discussion of experiential learning opportunities Brainstorm ways participants can build this type of program on their campuses

  3. Session Overview Group Activity Review of 2008 NACE and The University of Iowa data History of Career Leadership Academy Career Leadership Academy Curriculum Experiential Learning Opportunities Discussion Lessons Learned Q&A – How can this be applied to your institution?

  4. What Do Employers Want?

  5. CLA Video What is the Career Leadership Academy?

  6. Career Leadership Academy at a Glance • 4 Semester Program – 4 Phases • Each Phase is 10 weeks • Students earn Academic Credit • Academy Graduation Notation on Transcript • Open to all majors at The University of Iowa

  7. Career Leadership Academy Sponsors • University of Iowa Provost • Pomerantz Career Center • Tippie College of Business • 5 Business Sponsors • 80 Businesses Endorse CLA

  8. Who Are Career Leadership Academy Students? • Over 370 for Fall 2008 • 18% Minority/Underrepresented (UI campus average is 9 – 10 %) • 44 Majors • Colleges Represented • Business • CLAS • Education • Engineering • Nursing • 27 Alumni of Program

  9. Career Leadership Academy Curriculum Leadership Models • Relational Leadership Model • Social Change Model • Situational Leadership

  10. Career Leadership Academy Curriculum Texts Komives, S.R., Lucas, N. & McMahon, T. (2007). Exploring leadership: For college students who want to make a difference. Anderson, L.E. & Bolt, S.B. (2008). Professionalism: Real skills for workplace success. Dietz, K.A. & Golden, J.P. (2004). Boundless Diversity: An introduction to the Golden Personality Profiler. Higher Education Research Institute (1996). A social change model of leadership development. (version 3)

  11. Career Leadership Academy Curriculum 4 Phases Coursework Phase I: Self-Aware Leader Phase II: Understanding Others • Golden Personality Type Profiler • Leadership Concepts, History, & Theory • Relational Leadership Model • What Employers Want Panel • Informational Interview —Leadership in Career Field • LeadersLive Luncheons • Career Development Progress • Journal Reflections • Teambuilding & Groups Dynamics • Communication Styles & Listening Skills • Understanding Difference • Problem Solving • Leading Difficult People • LeadersLive Luncheons • Resume Workshop & Review • Challenge Course • Group Presentation • Career Development Progress

  12. Career Leadership Academy Curriculum 4 Phases Coursework Phase III: Interacting with Others Phase IV: Engaging the World • Leadership Styles and the Social Change Model of Leadership • Transferable Skills • Understanding Power • Conflict-Resolution & Overcoming Team Problems • A Leadership Self Assessment • Networking • Career Development Progress • Service Project • Mock/Perfect Interview • Journal Reflections • Professionalism • Job Search & Interview Techniques • Personal Financial Management • Dealing with Change & Transition • Accountability & Workplace Relationships • Career Development Progress • Etiquette Dinner • Presentations • Academy Graduation

  13. Career and Leadership Skill Development Activity

  14. Career Leadership Academy Experiential Activities • LeadersLive Luncheons • Mock Interviews • Networking • What Employer’s Want Panels • Resume Writing Workshop • Job and Internship Fair Service Learning Project Challenge Course Group Presentations Etiquette Dinner Informational Interview Graduation Ceremony Planning

  15. Lessons Learned - Successes • Program growth from 56 students in Spring 2007 to over 500 in 5 semesters  • 90% of the students who start CLA, continue with the Academy • 100% of 1st CLA Graduating Class wants to continue to be involved with the Academy

  16. 94% of Phase I students reported CLA helped them better understand themselves, leadership concepts, and employee readiness

  17. 80% of Phase II students reported CLA helped them understand how group dynamics influence the effectiveness of teams and work groups “The Leadership Academy has really opened my eyes about different aspects and ways of leading through specific activities.  A lot of people, like me, probably think they know who they are and what type of leader they are, but when you actually sit down, do the activities, and can physically see the results, it is a different story.”   Todd

  18. 90% of Phase III students reported CLA helped them understand how service and leadership are related “I was extremely pleased that this (service) project was within the course objectives for Phase III. The classroom teachings of the Career Leadership Academy can only go so far, but being able to apply the knowledge in a real life situation gave the students a better understanding of leadership roles. Additionally, I enjoyed the autonomous nature of the project. Students are not always going to be spoon fed by teachers or employers about guidelines. Learning from our mistakes is much more valuable.” Bridget

  19. 100% of Phase IV students report CLA met their expectations “Getting involved in the Career Leadership Academy was one of the best things I could have ever done during my college career.  Not only have I learned more about leadership styles, capabilities, and myself but I have also learned about some very exciting opportunities. I know that because of this new understanding of my leadership skills and qualities, I will be a better leader at my future place of employment.” Brittani

  20. Lessons Learned - Challenges Managing the Growth: Keeping it intimate and meaningful Diversity of Students: Meeting students where they are Variety of majors Challenging students to grow whether they are freshman to junior Pass / Fail versus Graded Course Funding Academic Buy-in

  21. Q. & A. How can this be applied to your campus?

  22. Thank You! Kelley Ashby Director Career Leadership Academy Pomerantz Career Center The University of Iowa 100 Pomerantz Center, Suite C310 Iowa City, IA 52242-7700 Kelley-ashby@uiowa.edu 319-335-1023 Stacy Welp Graduate Assistant Career Leadership Academy Pomerantz Career Center The University of Iowa 100 Pomerantz Center, Suite C310 Iowa City, IA 52242-7700 Stacy-welp@uiowa.edu 319-335-1023

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