1. Career Leadership Academy
Connecting Leaders with Leaders: How Career and Leadership Development Work Together
Kelley Ashby
&
Stacy Welp
Career Leadership Academy
The University of Iowa
April 13, 2017

2. Presentation Objectives
Inform participants of the research supporting the Career Leadership Academy (CLA)
Share CLA format—how leadership and career development are woven together
Discuss the application of the Relational Leadership Model and the Social Change Model of Leadership Development
Engage participants in a discussion of experiential learning opportunities
Brainstorm ways participants can build this type of program on their campuses

3. Session Overview Group Activity
Review of 2008 NACE and The University of Iowa data
History of Career Leadership Academy
Career Leadership Academy Curriculum
Experiential Learning Opportunities Discussion
Lessons Learned
Q&A – How can this be applied to your institution?

4. What Do Employers Want?
Brainstorm on flip chart.

6. What is the Career Leadership Academy?
CLA Video

7. Career Leadership Academy at a Glance
4 Semester Program – 4 Phases
Each Phase is 10 weeks
Students earn Academic Credit
Academy Graduation Notation on Transcript
Open to all majors at The University of Iowa

8. Career Leadership Academy Sponsors
University of Iowa Provost
Pomerantz Career Center
Tippie College of Business
5 Business Sponsors
80 Businesses Endorse CLA

9. Who Are Career Leadership Academy Students?
Over 370 for Fall 2008
18% Minority/Underrepresented
(UI campus average is 9 – 10 %)
44 Majors
Colleges Represented
Business
CLAS
Education
Engineering
Nursing
27 Alumni of Program

10. Career Leadership Academy Curriculum Leadership Models
Relational Leadership Model
Social Change Model
Situational Leadership

11. Career Leadership Academy Curriculum Texts
Komives, S.R., Lucas, N. & McMahon, T. (2007). Exploring leadership: For college students who want to make a difference. Anderson, L.E. & Bolt, S.B. (2008). Professionalism: Real skills for workplace success. Dietz, K.A. & Golden, J.P. (2004). Boundless Diversity: An introduction to the Golden Personality Profiler. Higher Education Research Institute (1996). A social change model of leadership development. (version 3)

12. Career Leadership Academy Curriculum 4 Phases Coursework
Phase I: Self-Aware Leader
Phase II: Understanding Others
Golden Personality Type Profiler
Leadership Concepts, History, & Theory
Relational Leadership Model
What Employers Want Panel
Informational Interview —Leadership in Career Field
LeadersLive Luncheons
Career Development Progress
Journal Reflections
Teambuilding & Groups Dynamics
Communication Styles & Listening Skills
Understanding Difference
Problem Solving
Leading Difficult People
LeadersLive Luncheons
Resume Workshop & Review
Challenge Course
Group Presentation
Career Development Progress

13. Career Leadership Academy Curriculum 4 Phases Coursework
Phase III: Interacting with Others
Phase IV: Engaging the World
Leadership Styles and the Social Change Model of Leadership
Transferable Skills
Understanding Power
Conflict-Resolution & Overcoming Team Problems
A Leadership Self Assessment
Networking
Career Development Progress
Service Project
Mock/Perfect Interview
Journal Reflections
Professionalism
Job Search & Interview Techniques
Personal Financial Management
Dealing with Change & Transition
Accountability & Workplace Relationships
Career Development Progress
Etiquette Dinner
Presentations
Academy Graduation

14. Career and Leadership Skill Development Activity
Hand 1 copy of “The Perfect Candidate” to each group (5 – 6 groups).
Show List Experiential Opportunities.
Activity: Have groups discuss what skills come out in each of the experiential opportunities.
Come up with your own activities if time permits in your group.

15. Career Leadership Academy Experiential Activities
LeadersLive Luncheons
Mock Interviews
Networking
What Employer’s Want Panels
Resume Writing Workshop
Job and Internship Fair
Service Learning Project
Challenge Course
Group Presentations
Etiquette Dinner
Informational Interview
Graduation Ceremony Planning

16. Lessons Learned - Successes
Program growth from 56 students in Spring 2007 to over 500 in 5 semesters 
90% of the students who start CLA, continue with the Academy
100% of 1st CLA Graduating Class wants to continue to be involved with the Academy
Will Fix

17. 94% of Phase I students reported CLA helped them better understand themselves, leadership concepts, and employee readiness

18. 80% of Phase II students reported CLA helped them understand how group dynamics influence the effectiveness of teams and work groups
“The Leadership Academy has really opened my eyes about different aspects and ways of leading through specific activities.  A lot of people, like me, probably think they know who they are and what type of leader they are, but when you actually sit down, do the activities, and can physically see the results, it is a different story.”
  Todd

19. 90% of Phase III students reported CLA helped them understand how service and leadership are related
“I was extremely pleased that this (service) project was within the course objectives for Phase III. The classroom teachings of the Career Leadership Academy can only go so far, but being able to apply the knowledge in a real life situation gave the students a better understanding of leadership roles. Additionally, I enjoyed the autonomous nature of the project. Students are not always going to be spoon fed by teachers or employers about guidelines. Learning from our mistakes is much more valuable.”
Bridget

20. 100% of Phase IV students report CLA met their expectations
“Getting involved in the Career Leadership Academy was one of the best things I could have ever done during my college career.  Not only have I learned more about leadership styles, capabilities, and myself but I have also learned about some very exciting opportunities. I know that because of this new understanding of my leadership skills and qualities, I will be a better leader at my future place of employment.”
Brittani

21. Lessons Learned - Challenges
Managing the Growth:
Keeping it intimate and meaningful
Diversity of Students:
Meeting students where they are
Variety of majors
Challenging students to grow whether they are freshman to junior
Pass / Fail versus Graded Course
Funding
Academic Buy-in

22. How can this be applied to your campus?
Q. & A.
How can this be applied to your campus?

23. Thank You!
Kelley Ashby Director Career Leadership Academy Pomerantz Career Center The University of Iowa 100 Pomerantz Center, Suite C310 Iowa City, IA
Stacy Welp Graduate Assistant Career Leadership Academy Pomerantz Career Center The University of Iowa 100 Pomerantz Center, Suite C310 Iowa City, IA