PED 180: Professional Identity & Networking

Pre Course Assessment:

Of students rated themselves asvery confident in their ability to

network/communicate withprofessionals in their field of interest.

8%

54%Had previously done a

professional interview.

Of students responded after taking thecourse they are more confident in theirability to network/communicate withprofessionals in their field of interest.

Had significant exposure totheir field of interest prior to

taking the course.

17%

"I really liked the ability I had to connect with alums throughthe Muhlenberg Network who are now professionals in the

majors I am seriously looking into. Also, I loved the ability tolearn about professional interview and workplace strategies asa first-semester freshman and already establish a connection

with the Career Center this early on in college." -StudentResponse From Post Course Assessment

96%

Of students responded after taking thecourse it helped them reflect on howtheir skills, interests, and passions

align with specific career fields.

As a result of the course, Melissa Reph '20 obtained aninternship with Moravian Historical Society over winter

break. Melissa is intending on majoring in politicalscience. From Bath PA, she has previously done an

internship with The Express Times/Lehighvalleylive.com.She is already involved on campus working at Trexler

Library and The Muhlenberg Weekly.

Adam Ackerman '20 as part of thecourse connected through The

Muhlenberg Network with JessicaAnselm '08, Senior Manager ofInnovation at Dunkin' Brands.

This was Jessica's first timeactively being involved inmentoring as an alumnus.

Sample ePorfolios:

oliviagaynor.blogs.muhlenberg.edu

jordansteinroeder.blogs.muhlenberg.edu

patrickkantner.blogs.muhlenberg.edu

margaretenestvedt.blogs.muhlenberg.edu

92%