1. University Career Services Committee
A Brief History

2. A Brief History of UCSC 1960s Early 1970s
University Career Services Committee (UCSC)
A Brief History of UCSC
1960s
- Established as University Placement Committee
- A lot of field trips/interaction with employers
Early 1970s
- Name change to Placement & Related Services Committee
- Letter from President Enarson requesting membership
Source: UCSC Documents from Ohio State University Archives, retrieved December 2006

3. A Brief History of UCSC Late 1970s New purpose:
University Career Services Committee (UCSC)
A Brief History of UCSC
Late 1970s
New purpose:
To provide regular contact and communication between members
To coordinate policies, procedures and programs among members to enhance responsible career exploration, selection and implementation by students and alumni
To promote the career planning and placement functions as integral parts of the educational process
To serve as a liaison between Career Services and University administration
To promote professional development for committee members through in-service workshops and programs
Source: UCSC Documents from Ohio State University Archives, retrieved December 2006

4. A Brief History of USCS Late 1970s Changes reflecting new purpose:
University Career Services Committee (UCSC)
A Brief History of USCS
Late 1970s
Changes reflecting new purpose:
Name change to Career Planning and Placement Services Committee
Expansion of membership to enhance the promotion of career planning and placement functions as integral parts of the total educational process (i.e. inclusion of admissions and residence hall staff)
New committees:
Policy: discuss and coordinate career planning and placement policies that apply uniformly across campus (i.e. credential files, fees, reciprocity, assessments)
Programming: assess career development and placement needs and requests for specific programs among students
In-service Training: provide professional development to members
Communications: update members on relevant programs, issues and resources
Source: UCSC Documents from Ohio State University Archives, retrieved December 2006

5. A Brief History of UCSC Late 1970s
University Career Services Committee (UCSC)
A Brief History of UCSC
Late 1970s
- University-Wide Career Development Services Committee
Highlight of recommendations:
Career services personnel to assist faculty with career development of students
Career services coordinator with university-wide responsibilities
Central clearinghouse for career services information
Regular meeting of career services to identify common concerns and share info
Assessment of career development services
Source: UCSC Documents from Ohio State University Archives, retrieved December 2006

6. A Brief History of UCSC Early 1980s
University Career Services Committee (UCSC)
A Brief History of UCSC
Early 1980s
- VP for Academic Affairs and Provost requests a study of career services
Recommendations:
Institutional priority of academic/career advising
Creation of Director of University Career Services
Creation of career exploration center
Analyze articulation/coordination of academic and career advising
Computerized career guidance/placement
Career services at regional campuses
Implementation of peer counseling program
Self-study of career services in health sciences
Coordination/funding of credential services
Source: UCSC Documents from Ohio State University Archives, retrieved December 2006

7. A Brief History of UCSC Mid 1980s Late 1980s Mid 1990s
University Career Services Committee (UCSC)
A Brief History of UCSC
Mid 1980s
Establishment of officers positions, descriptions, terms, election process
Creation of Principles and Standards for Career Services at Ohio State
Recommendation for the Nature & Structure of the Office of Career Development (President’s staff advisory committee; For staff and faculty)
Late 1980s
Creation of mission statement
Mid 1990s
Name change to University Career Services Committee
VP and Provost charged UCSC to conduct study to create a model and improve system (Recommendation of coordinated hub; Implementation of $1.2 million; Career Connection became first phase of model)
Source: UCSC Documents from Ohio State University Archives, retrieved December 2006

8. A Brief History of UCSC 2000s Development of website
University Career Services Committee (UCSC)
A Brief History of UCSC
2000s
Development of website
Coordinated professional development and annual speakers
Conducted Outcomes survey
Created new vision and mission statements and structure
Source: UCSC Documents from Ohio State University Archives, retrieved December 2006

9. University Career Services Committee (UCSC)
A Brief History of UCSC
2007
UCSC Vision Statement: To cultivate the potential of all Ohio State University students to become contributing world citizens by fostering valued and innovative career services.
UCSC Mission Statement: UCSC is an organization of university professionals committed to responding to the career development needs of students at The Ohio State University. UCSC members exchange ideas and coordinate the dissemination of career-related information and events. UCSC supports the professional development and promotes the value of the combined talent of its members. Through its unified voice, UCSC advocates policy resulting in practices that enhance the total educational experience of students at The Ohio State University.

10. UCSC Strategic Priorities
University Career Services Committee (UCSC)
UCSC Strategic Priorities
Define UCSC membership (expectations, responsibilities, benefits).
Increase UCSC membership and participation.
Develop a strategy to demonstrate value to administration and new leadership.
Investigate how student career needs are being met.
Identify core philosophies and policies that guide the career services committee.
Establish and record standard protocols for running meetings and conducting business. (e.g. bylaws)

11. UCSC Team Structure MEMBER SERVICES TEAM:
University Career Services Committee (UCSC)
UCSC Team Structure
MEMBER SERVICES TEAM:
Purpose: To recruit, orient, and retain UCSC members Activities:
-Facilitate event recruiting -Maintain listserv -Member surveys -Retain members -Conduct monthly programming -Coordinate Annual Speaker Event
INTRA-OFFICE COMMUNICATION TEAM:
Purpose: To disseminate best practices amongst members and coordinate career services policy Activities:
-Establish shared standards -Develop policies -Identify grant opportunities -Coordinate Career Award and Professional Dev. Grant
STUDENT SERVICES TEAM:
Purpose: To coordinate cross-college career related events and resources Activities:
- Provide career and special events support -Collaborate with academic advisors -Support Student Advisory board -Conduct needs assessment
OUTREACH/ ADVOCACY TEAM:
Purpose: To ensure the representation of UCSC in University and broader community activities and keep members informed of initiatives that impact career services Activities:
-Maintain university relations and community relations -Address annual reporting needs
TECHNOLOGY TEAM:
Purpose: To address and coordinate any technology requests and needs for UCSC Activities:
-Maintain UCSC website
-Research technology vendors and products -Determine need/desire for products and services and disseminate information