1. Creating Successful Partnerships with Career Advancement Center & Faculty Marie Josephitis Career Pathway Leader Stewart J. Foley, CFA Lecturer and Special Advisor on the Practice of Finance

2. Agenda Why engage with faculty? How do we do it? Has it worked?
Lessons Learned

3. Why engage with faculty?
They know their students
Both current and former
Very strong bond
They can drive traffic to your events
They know the curriculum
The search for particular skills
They can provide opportunities for strategic guest speakers
But remember, teaching is their primary job

4. Why should faculty support CAC?
Makes life easier for them
Higher student retention
Raises college rankings
Better outcomes for students
Increase student engagement

5. How can you help faculty?
So, a student comes to your office . . .
Let them know what you do
Encourage faculty to refer students to you
Communicate student successes

6. How do we communicate effectively?
Faculty Liaison
Faculty Meetings
From most to least effective

7. Has it worked? Increased Number of Students Hired in Consulting
Course Content Econometrics
Classroom Visit Microeconomics
Employer Visit Senior Seminar

8. Has it worked?

9. Lessons Learned
Sending s asking for student recommendations doesn’t work
Realistic expectations of faculty networks
They want to know that they helped a student succeed

10. Summary Determine your objectives Make life easier for your faculty
Send only the most important information
Offer fewer and larger scale programs
Calendar of events
Communicate successes