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Backpack To Briefcase. An Introduction to Rowan University’s Co-Curricular Transcript. What is Backpack To Briefcase?. “Backpack To Briefcase” is a Rowan University program that helps you transition from a student to a professional. “Backpack To Briefcase” uses DATA180:
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Backpack To Briefcase An Introduction to Rowan University’s Co-Curricular Transcript
What is Backpack To Briefcase? • “Backpack To Briefcase” is a Rowan University program that helps you transition from a student to a professional. • “Backpack To Briefcase” uses DATA180: • Document your college experience and involvement on campus • Stay organized and on track • File and store important documents • Highlight your leadership skills
What are the Benefitsof using Data180 as a Rowan Student? • Upload Documents & Pictures • Save important papers and homework assignments • Save flyers, reports, and pictures from events of your organizations and student groups • Build Up Your Resume • Add your student organizations, sport teams, and honor societies • Choose from over 150 SGA organizations on the Activity Guide • Design Your Portfolio • Record information from internships • Add references • Upload work from internships or jobs • Personalize and design to express yourself • Have potential employers electronically view your portfolios & resumes
How to Log On • User Name: 9-digit Rowan ID Number • Password: First time use is a pre-generated password emailed to you from Data180 • Personalize after the first time you’ve logged in
Creating My Portfolio • Under Resumes & Portfolios tab • Click “Add” an then “Edit Title” to create your resume • Organize your selection options • Change the style and format • Click on the blue highlighted resume name to see an instantly generated copy of your resume
The Activity Guide • Includes a list of SGA-affiliated activities. • Honor societies • Sports & Intramurals • Art & Dance • Greek Life • Volunteer Groups • Special Interest and more! • Click on desired group, fill out the template and it is automatically sorted and uploaded to the resume page!
Updating & Editing my Portfolio • “Input Activities Tab” • Choose a selected area, click add, and input data in the fields required • Includes Education, Work Experience, Professional Development, References, Skills, etc. • Can also use “Activity Guide” from home page to update
Adding Artifacts • Upload important pictures and documents • Academic Work: projects, term papers, lesson plans, annual reports, lab reports, scholarship essays etc. • Internship Work: hour logs, evaluation essays, work and reports while on the job, etc. • Student Organizations: pictures, flyers, minutes, etc. • Personal Interest: photography, artwork, movies, music, poems, short stories, etc. • Organize your Artifacts with labeled folders
Personalizing Your Portfolio • “Resumes and Portfolios” Tab • Style and Design you resume/portfolio changes • Add Picture Headings (choose from a provided selection or add artifact) • Adjust Font, Colors, and Layouts of your resume. • Use “Sections and Portfolio Templates” from the Home Page for premade designs • To Learn More, Join Our Next Workshop: Creating and Personalizing Your Showcase Portfolio! • Mon, Dec 6 – 2:00-4:00 p.m. • Mon, Jan 31 – 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Any Questions or Comments? Need Help? Arrange a Personal Meeting Melissa Novak G.A. Student Enrichment & Family Connections Contact Information: Email: novakm63@students.rowan.edu Cell Phone: (609) 221 – 4788 Office: Student Center, Room 217 Monday 1:00 - 6:00 Wednesday 10:00 – 3:00