career and internship preparation courses, reconsidered jana k. lithgow | associate director,...
TRANSCRIPT
Career and Internship Preparation Courses, Reconsidered
Jana K. Lithgow | Associate Director, Business Career Services University of Illinois at Urbana-
Champaign
Let’s Jump Right In
• Jana Lithgow, M.Ed., M.S.• She, her, hers• University of Illinois at
Urbana-Champaign• Associate Director,
Business Career Services• Midwest enthusiast• Mizzou superfan
• Image removed to reduce file size
Overview
• Purpose of internship and career preparation courses
• Course models at three unique institutions• Course creation and implementation: stories of
success and failure• Academic Credit vs. No Credit• Collaborating with Faculty• Best Practices discussion• Q&A
What’s the Point?
• Why offer these courses?– Employer demand– Employer engagement– Consistent experience for all students– Student recruitment and retention strategy
Loyola University ChicagoQuinlan School of Business
• Image removed to reduce file size
BSAD 220: Career and Internship Preparation
• Academic calendar• Curriculum requirements• Online?• Instructors• Sections• Prerequisites
Emmanuel College
• Image removed to reduce file size
INT 1001: Internship and Career Planning
• Academic calendar• Curriculum requirements• Online?• Instructors• Sections• Prerequisites
University of Illinois College of Business
• Image removed to reduce file size
BUS 101: Introduction to Professional Responsibility
• Academic calendar• Curriculum requirements• Online?• Instructors• Sections• Prerequisites
Course Creation and Implementation
• Loyola University Chicago• Emmanuel College• University of Illinois College of Business
Academic Credit
• Pros:– Higher level of student engagement– Faculty and administration buy-in– Institutional value of course
• Cons:– Non-faculty instructors– Credit isn’t free
Collaborating with Faculty
• Involve them from the beginning• Seek input from known allies• Get feedback on curriculum and course design• Partner with faculty who do academic advising
Best Practices
What Questions Can I Answer?
