unmeasurable: developing soft skills in higher ed. presented by: senora miller-logan, assistant...
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UNMEASURABLE: DEVELOPING SOFT SKILLS
IN HIGHER ED.
Presented By: Senora Miller-Logan, Assistant Director and Golda Sharpe, Project Coordinator
Memphis In May Student Affairs Conference 2014
Fostering Student Success: Developing Strategies For Student Recruitment, Retention, and Graduation
The University Of Mississippi, Luckyday Success Program
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CONTACT INFORMATION
• SENORA MILLER-LOGAN • E-MAIL: [email protected]
• GOLDA SHARPE • E-MAIL: [email protected]
WWW.LUCKYDAYSCHOLARSHIP.OLEMISS.EDU
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PRESENTATION OVERVIEW
• INTRODUCTIONS/CONTACT INFORMATION
• PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
• THE NEED FOR SOFT SKILLS
• HOW ARE WE PERFORMING?
• THE LUCKYDAY APPROACH
• KEY TAKEAWAYS
• DOOR PRIZES
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PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
• UNDERSTAND THE CHANGING LANDSCAPE OF THE WORKFORCE AND HOW BEST TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR WORKING IN THE 21ST CENTURY
• THE LUCKYDAY APPROACH TO SOFT SKILL DEVELOPMENT
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70% OF THE TIME
PEOPLE OF AVERAGE INTELLIGENCE OUTPERFORM
PEOPLE
WITH THE HIGHEST LEVELS OF INTELLIGENCE
FACT
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EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE ACCOUNTS FOR
58% OF JOB PERFORMANCE
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Source: Talent Smart http://www.emotionalintelligence.net/
FACT
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What are employability skills?
Self-management
Thinking and solving
Working together
Understanding business
Communicating
Degree/Certificate
Operating Machinery
Speaking a foreign language
Typing Speed
Filing
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Soft Skills Hard Skills
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Changes in the Workplace
1960s Present Day
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Higher Education’s Responsibility
Source: https://chronicle.com/items/biz/pdf/Employers%20Survey.pdf
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Written and oral communication skills
Adaptability
Managing multiple priorities
Making decisions
Problem solving skillsSource: https://chronicle.com/items/biz/pdf/Employers%20Survey.pdf
Students Lack
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Source: https://chronicle.com/items/biz/pdf/Employers%20Survey.pdf
Top Implications
Liberal arts & career development are intrinsically linked
Increase support of experimental opportunities
Approach career development as career exploration
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Luckyday Scholarship Luckyday Retreat Peer Mentor Groups PLAN Session Study Hall
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Development of Soft
Skills
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http://www.resume-now.com/
Resume Development
http://www.interviewacademy.org/create-cover-letter/
Cover Letter Development
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Mock Interviews
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Career Fair
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All Majors Career Day Educator Recruitment
Day Pharmacy Recruitment
Day Engineering Career
Day Insurance and Risk
Management Career Day
Internship Fair Diversity Fair
University Resources
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Etiquette Dinner
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CRITICAL QUESTIONS FOR STUDENTS
Work Ethic
Problem Solving
Flexibility
Working under
pressure
Team player
Self-confidenc
e
Communication
Time-manageme
nt
Constructive
Criticism
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Key Takeaways
Students are responsible for the development of their soft skills. The University makes them aware of this necessity and provides resources and guidance.
We know that certain characteristics in business will remain constant; therefore, it’s imperative students are aware of the importance of soft skill development.
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Thank You for Your Attention.
Questions and Discussion
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