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Short Abstract
In order to ensure college graduates are career-ready, students require active support throughout their career development cycle. In this presentation, participants will explore how embedding career readiness and experiential learning into online course development is scaled to serve the needs across a large university.
Extended Abstract
Relevance
In Designing to Excel at Scale: Leveraging Career Readiness and Experiential Learning in Online Course Development, participants have the opportunity to see the outcomes of a partnership between a career center and digital learning team at a state university with the goal of increasing student career readiness and experiential learning opportunities. Funding and supporting career centers within higher education institutions allows for the critical development and success of recent graduates in their careers. To achieve this level of success for undergraduates, a marriage between academic and career development content is imperative. This includes supporting their experiences with High Impact Practices (HIPS, AAC&U) and NACE’s Career Readiness Competencies. With students as our key stakeholders, success in the workforce can and should be supported as they matriculate throughout their degree.
Key Takeaways
Participants will consider:
-Utilizing career centers for online course development partnerships
-Embedding career readiness and experiential learning into online course development
-Leveraging industry connections within learning development
Interactivity
The session will include opportunities for engagement throughout the session.
Opening
The opening of the presentation will include a welcome-in activity where participants are asked to consider their knowledge of their on-campus career centers, what challenges they may expect when considering a partnership between their digital learning entities, and how they would garner support and funding for increasing career readiness and experiential learning in online course development.
During
Throughout the presentation there will be brief stops for consideration and thinking to occur, namely in the way of polls, think-pair-share, or other socially constructive engaging activities.
Closing
This will be an opportunity for reflection and considering applications to participants’ own contexts. There will also be opportunity for resource sharing, using perhaps a Padlet or Wakelet to share session resources and connecting opportunities.
In Designing to Excel at Scale: Leveraging Career Readiness and Experiential Learning in Online Course Development, participants have the opportunity to see the outcomes of a partnership between a career center and digital learning team at a state university with the goal of increasing student career readiness and experiential learning opportunities. Funding and supporting career centers within higher education institutions allows for the critical development and success of recent graduates in their careers. To achieve this level of success for undergraduates, a marriage between academic and career development content is imperative. This includes supporting their experiences with High Impact Practices (HIPS, AAC&U) and NACE’s Career Readiness Competencies. With students as our key stakeholders, success in the workforce can and should be supported as they matriculate throughout their degree.
Key Takeaways
Participants will consider:
-Utilizing career centers for online course development partnerships
-Embedding career readiness and experiential learning into online course development
-Leveraging industry connections within learning development
Interactivity
The session will include opportunities for engagement throughout the session.
Opening
The opening of the presentation will include a welcome-in activity where participants are asked to consider their knowledge of their on-campus career centers, what challenges they may expect when considering a partnership between their digital learning entities, and how they would garner support and funding for increasing career readiness and experiential learning in online course development.
During
Throughout the presentation there will be brief stops for consideration and thinking to occur, namely in the way of polls, think-pair-share, or other socially constructive engaging activities.
Closing
This will be an opportunity for reflection and considering applications to participants’ own contexts. There will also be opportunity for resource sharing, using perhaps a Padlet or Wakelet to share session resources and connecting opportunities.
Presenting Speakers
Abbey Leier-Murphy
Learning Designer at University of South Florida-Main Campus
Abbey is a learning designer for the Center for Career and Professional Development (Tampa) and an extension to the Digital Learning team in St. Petersburg. Abbey seeks to build high quality learning experiences that embrace interaction and authentic assessment. She holds a Bachelor's degree in English Education from North Dakota State University and a Master's in Teaching English as a Second Language from St. Cloud State University. In her free time, you'll find her sewing or curled up with a good book and her cat, Florence.
Addye Buckley-Burnell
Associate VP at University of South Florida-Main Campus
Addye Buckley-Burnell is an experienced leader in higher education, currently serving as the Associate Vice President/Executive Director for the Center for Career & Professional Development at the University of South Florida (USF) in Tampa. With nearly 20 years of experience, she has revitalized the Center since November 2022, doubled its size, and formed a dynamic team dedicated to serving USF's 50,000 students and cultivating relationships with employers in the Tampa Bay area.
Additionally, Addye leads USF's Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP), focusing on enhancing students' career readiness through expanded experiential learning opportunities. Through the expansion of meaningful experiential opportunities, she is leading initiatives that empower students to thrive in an ever-evolving professional landscape, equipping them with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their chosen field. Originally from St. Louis, she holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Central Missouri, a master’s degree in counseling from the University of Missouri-St. Louis, and a doctorate in adult education from Auburn University. Having served in pivotal career service roles at esteemed institutions such as Boston University, Auburn University, Missouri State University, and Johnson County Community College, she has consistently championed initiatives aimed at dismantling barriers and fostering an inclusive environment conducive to personal and professional growth.
Additionally, Addye leads USF's Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP), focusing on enhancing students' career readiness through expanded experiential learning opportunities. Through the expansion of meaningful experiential opportunities, she is leading initiatives that empower students to thrive in an ever-evolving professional landscape, equipping them with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their chosen field. Originally from St. Louis, she holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Central Missouri, a master’s degree in counseling from the University of Missouri-St. Louis, and a doctorate in adult education from Auburn University. Having served in pivotal career service roles at esteemed institutions such as Boston University, Auburn University, Missouri State University, and Johnson County Community College, she has consistently championed initiatives aimed at dismantling barriers and fostering an inclusive environment conducive to personal and professional growth.
Stephanie James
Assistant Director at University of South Florida-Saint Petersburg
Steph earned her B.A. in Psychology from Florida State University, and both her M.Ed. in Instructional Design and MLA in Florida Studies from the University of South Florida. She has worked as an Instructional Designer on all three USF campuses and has done everything from faculty trainings to course development. She most enjoys getting to work with faculty from a variety of disciplines and the unique opportunities each course presents. Steph is the Advisor for the USF St. Petersburg Puppy Club and Puppy Love Residential Community. She is a Puppy Raiser for Southeastern Guide Dogs and is currently raising her fifth puppy who accompanies her to work most days and is an honorary member of the team.
Designing to Excel at Scale: Leveraging Career Readiness and Experiential Learning in Online Course Development
Track
Future of Work, Career, and Industry
Description
4/1/2025 | 2:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Main Zoom Room:
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Modality: Virtual
Location: Zoom Room 4
Track: Future of Work, Career, and Industry
Session Type: Lightning Session (15 Min)
Institution Level: Higher Ed
Audience Level: All
Intended Audience: Administrators, Design Thinkers, Faculty, Instructional Support, Training Professionals, Other
Special Session Designation: For Instructional Designers, For Leaders and Administrators
Location: Zoom Room 4
Track: Future of Work, Career, and Industry
Session Type: Lightning Session (15 Min)
Institution Level: Higher Ed
Audience Level: All
Intended Audience: Administrators, Design Thinkers, Faculty, Instructional Support, Training Professionals, Other
Special Session Designation: For Instructional Designers, For Leaders and Administrators