Vision, Mission, and Core Values
Vision
The vision of Career and Professional Development is to empower students to
discover and pursue a path to a fulfilling career, so they can make their own
unique marks on the world.
Mission
Recognizing that career development is a life-long process, the mission of
Career and Professional Development is to educate and support students as they
explore and further understand themselves and career options, gain valuable
experience, develop as professionals, and launch their post-graduation career
plans.
Core Values
We build relationships: We believe in building relationships with students
throughout the career and professional development process. Our expertise,
experience, connections, and energy are available to each student. We are
committed to helping students find the answers they need to make smarter, more
informed career decisions.
We believe in passion: We believe strongly that each great career fit makes the
world better. We make our mark on the world by helping others make theirs.
Actively discovering and pursuing passions leads to more valuable and impactful
professionals who feel personally fulfilled. We are catalysts: We are
action-oriented. We help students discover where they want to go and help them
make that happen.
We are educators: Learning doesn’t just happen in the classroom. We work with
students at any stage in the career development process. We teach students about
navigating the world of work. The skills and strategies they learn will serve
them well for a lifetime.
We are open to all ideas: Every person is different, and so is each career path
— traditional or wildly unique. Career options are numerous and exploring them
can be exhilarating.
We are challengers: We motivate and challenge students. We encourage them to
explore varied career ideas, to become involved in more experiences during
college, and to aim higher to achieve their career goals.
We have valuable connections: Our connections build relationships that build
careers that build a better world. Networking is critical to gathering key
information, gaining experience in different fields, and learning about job
opportunities.
We are a team: Our team members are professionals who work together and
complement one another’s strengths. We pursue healthy and productive working
relationships through open communication, mutual respect, and collaboration,
while growing in our collective professional development..
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