S&A CommitteeWestside Counselors Feb. 6, 2013

Des Moines

Lynnwood

Return On Investment

The Cost of Attendance 2012-2013 for an undergraduate degree for residents living off campus is about $14,733 (x 4 = $58,932)

Students need jobs and internships or else LAP syndrome

2011 - 2012 an S&A survey went out asking students what they wanted to fund and Career Services was the number one funding priority

ServicesCAREER COUNSELINGCOOPERATIVE EDUCATION/INTERNSHIPS

(HIP)CAREER AND EMPLOYMENT

Networking

BoeingClothier and Head

AccountingCrane AerospaceDynacraft/

PACCARExpediaFlowFlukeKPMGLynden Transport

Renton Schools South King

County ChamberT-MobileThyssenKrupp

AerospaceWashington State

Legislature ZulilyBECUCity of Seattle

Fisher Communications

PrecorWashington State

Attorney GeneralAT&TTarget

What Employers are saying…To be competitive in the marketplace, CWU students need to develop: Interviewing Skills “Soft” Skills of Interpersonal Communication, Professional

Courtesy, Politeness, Presentation Skills, and Teamwork! Resume Writing Skills Advanced Grammar and Reading Comprehension Skills Knowledge of Industry/Jobs Genuine Interest in Careers Meaningful Career Experiences/Internships Appropriate Business Wardrobe Financial Literacy Skills

Workshops Rock Salt Ready! Educational Placement Files Boeing- Meet the employer Internships Wildcat Career Network Job Search Strategies Accounting Preparation Navigating a Career Fair How to Get a Job on LinkedIn How to Get Into Graduate School Wildcat Wednesday Workshops Supply Chain Management Career Fair Readiness Articulating Strengths Together/Dependable Strengths ®

Events Internship Fair,

CWU/Edmonds Community College TODAY!

Rock Salt Recruiting Event for Accounting Majors

Spring Employment Fair, Edmonds Community College

“Meet the Employer”Events

Fall Career Fair Supply Chain

Management Career Fair

On-campus Interviews

Spring Career Fair, CWU/Highline Community College

Health Providers Job Fair, CWU/Highline Community College

Beyond the OfficeCLASSROOM PRESENTATIONS

New faculty Lynnwood Leadership Group Accounting Education English WA State Legislative Internship Accounting Internships Job Search for Education Major Technical Writing Courses Law and Justice Courses

OUTREACH

Seattle Chamber of Commerce show

Resume Doctor, every Wednesday at Lynnwood every Friday at Des Moines

Grad Finale SOURCE competition Provost Wildcat Caravan New Student Orientations for

Des Moines, Kent, Lynnwood, Pierce, Everett

University 301This class helps students…Set career goalsFormulate job search strategiesLearn how to use social media in job searchingDiscover what makes them a unique candidateCreate a professional imageMake connections in their fieldLearn how to make a memorable

cover letter and resume

“Amazing instructor, knowledgeable, enthusiastic, awesome, learned valuable skills, helpful and insightful”

“Excited about material, approachable, encouraging”

Positive FeedbackStudents/Alumni say: As an Alumni searching for a good job has been reeaaallly tough!

….Merridy Rennick took her time to call me … what makes my experience outstanding is she did not just focus on fixing things, she made me feel good about what was on my resume….I want to recognize Merridy for her outstanding work and effort to reach out and help me today.

Angie, I’ve been working at Swedish Medical Center a little over a month now ….Please know how grateful I am that you listened and truly put things into perspective for me.

Merridy….without this class (UNIV 301) I would be a mess….so thank you!

Angie….I got the news that I am accepted for an entry level position with a local accounting firm….I couldn’t have done it without you.

Faculty say: Angie is just amazing….always a line of students at her door Merridy: Awesome! Great job….amazing student turnout

Connecting

Des Moines Lynnwood

Student, Alumni, Faculty, Staff, Community and Employer Contacts

2009 - 2010 1,192 (1 counselor 10month)

2010 - 2011 1,240 (1 counselor 10month)

2011 - 2012 3,383 (2 counselors since Jan. 2012)

2012 – 2013* 5,000 (2 counselors 10month/11month)

*Projected, July-Dec 2012: 2,475

Budget

 Fiscal Year S&A Allocation # of Counselors # of Peer Advisors2008-2009 $ 56,600 1 (10 month)  12009-2010 $ 43,125 1 (10 month) 12010-2011 $ 70,000 1 (10 month)  22011-2012 $ 70,000 2 (10 /6 month)*  12012-2013 $123,750 2 (10/11 month)  12013-2014 $180,491 2 (12/10 month)

for 2 years then 12/12** 2***

WHY MORE MONEY? To meet the need of increased demand 4 more counselor months = approximately 1,127 more contacts

*Counselor hired in January 2012 **Increase in counselor contract length***Projected