1. Collaborating To Impact Leadership Development and Career Readiness Skills in Student Employees
Victoria Lopez-Herrera
Associate Director, Student Development
Campus Recreation
University of Texas at San Antonio
Nikki Lee
Senior Associate Director
University Center, Events Management & Conference Services
University of Texas at San Antonio
Ellissia Hill
Director, Residence Life
Campus Living Villages
University of Texas at San Antonio
Nigel Harris
Associate Director, Operations
Campus Recreation
University of Texas at San Antonio

2. Learning Outcomes
List at least three resources to help identify career readiness skills and competencies for student employees. 
List at least three different leadership models to reference in the future. 
Select at least one department within their Division of Student Affairs to propose a collaboration. 
Identify at least two different tools or strategies for assessing student learning.

3. Identifying Career Readiness Skills

4. Identifying a Leadership Model

5. The Student Leadership Challenge
Example
The Student Leadership Challenge
Model the way: Verbal & written communication
Enable Others to Act: Work in a team structure
Challenge the Process: Problem-solving skills

6. Example Concrete Experience Reflective Observation
Abstract Conceptualization
Active Experimentation 
Theory of Validation
(Laura Rendon)
Theory of Experiential Learning 
(David A. Kolb)

7. Commonalities | Shared Objective | Vision of Success
Collaboration
Commonalities | Shared Objective | Vision of Success 
Appropriate Time

8. Shared Career Readiness Skills
Leadership
Communication
Critical Thinking/Problem Solving
Conflict Resolution 
VIDEO

10. Challenges & Successes
Logistics ​
Resources
Shared Vision
Communication 

11. Lessons Learned Planning Intentionality Vision Resources Objectivity
Share experience

12. Brainstorm

13. Assessment & Moving Forward
VLH
Post Training Survey 
Session Assessment 
Video testimonials  
Exit interviews  
Performance Evaluations  
Student leaders facilitate sessions – learned now teach

14. Resources

15. Resources:
American Association of Colleges & Universities. (2013). Key Findings from 2013 Survey of Employers. Retrieved from:
Jossey-Bass Higher & Adult Education. (n.d.). Retrieved October 25,2016, from
Komives, S. R., & Wagner, W. (n.d.). Leadership for a better world: Understanding the social change model of leadership development.
Kouzes, J. M., & Posner, B. Z. (2008). The student leadership challenge: Five practices for exemplary leaders. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
National Association for Campus Activities (NACA) and National Intramural and Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA) White Paper. (2015). Considering the Impact of Participation and Employment of Students in Campus Activities and Collegiate Recreation on the Development of the Skills Employers Desire Most (pp. 1-21, Rep.). (n.d.).
National Association of Colleges and Employers. (2015). Job Outlook Retrieved from:
Seemiller, C. (2014). The student leadership competencies guidebook. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
Shankman, M. L., Allen, S. J., & Haber-Curran, P. (2015). Emotionally Intelligent Leadership: A Guide for Students, 2nd Edition. John Wiley & Sons.
Stenta, D. A., & McFadden, C. W. (2015). Student leadership development through recreation and athletics (147th ed., Fall 2015). San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass. New Directions for Student Leaders.
Peck, A. (2017). Engagement and employability: integrating career learning through cocurricular experiences in postsecondary education. Washington, DC: NASPA-Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education.

16. Thank you! Nikki Lee Senior Associate Director
University Center, Events Management & Conference Services
(210)  
Victoria Lopez-Herrera
Associate Director, Student Development
Campus Recreation
(210)
Ellissia Hill
Director, Residence Life
Campus Living Villages
(210)
Nigel Harris
Associate Director, Operations
Campus Recreation
(210)