February 23, 2016 Education and Career Development meeting
Education and Career Development Committee (ECDC)
Meeting Agenda: February 23, 2016
Attendees: Shane Hale, Matt McKirahan, Gabrielle Jones, Clare Counihan, Victoria Hammett, Rosanda Hill, Sara Reese
Professional Development Brown Bag Discussion: Job Search Documents & Correspondence (12-12:45)
Subcommittee Progress and Discussions (12:45-1:15)
- Careers in Higher Education Administration Mini-Conference
- Team roles and to-do’s – prior and day-of
- Food selection and ordering (50 people) – Matt Banks + Clare
- Nametags via registration information – Samara + Gabrielle
- Confirming panelists and presenters – Samara
- Professional Paths Panel (10:15-11:15am):
- Christi Hurt (Student Affairs)
- J. McGhee (IT)
- Martina Ballen (Finance)
- Koyah Rivera (Academic Affairs/Support)
- Jenny Goforth for Marketing/Social Media
- Moving Across UNC Panel (11:15am-12:00pm):
- Bob Pleasants (Writing & Learning Center)
- Ursula Littlejohn (Kenan-Flagler MAC Program)
- Chris Williams (Student Affairs IT)
- Shayna Hill (School of Dentistry)
- Taron Mattocks (University Career Services)
- Will Frey: HR/T&D on educational opportunities
- Professional Paths Panel (10:15-11:15am):
- Writing first draft of panel questions – Shane (Moving Across) & Nakenge/Victoria (Professional Paths)
- Securing SWAG (pens, pads, mints, informational brochures) – Clare
- Inviting UNC-system Staff Senate Chairs – Shane
- Evaluation survey creation + distribution – Matt M.
- InTouch “Career Corner” Article Series
- February, March, April topics: Leave/Weather Policy, Careers in HEA Mini-Conference Take-Aways, Temp-to-Hire Paths
- Professional Development Funding
- Carolina Family Scholarship: Leftover funding will determine upcoming scholarship availability for this year; working on revamping application now
- Professional Development Grant: 36 applicants, 20 already awarded with $8K of the $10K dispersed
- HR Training & Development Partnership
- Presenting at Mini-Conference; HR Employment representatives attended PD Brown Bag discussion today and will write future articles for Career Corner
- Team roles and to-do’s – prior and day-of
*Next Meeting: Tuesday, March 29, 12-1:15pm in 3509 Carolina Union
PD Brown Bag topic: TBD, either
o Personal Branding/Online Presence (LinkedIn + other Social Media do’s and don’ts)
o Understanding Different Personality Types and Preferences