College of Business Mission. Preparing students for successful careers and lives.

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2 College of Business Mission Preparing students for successful careers and lives.

3 Workforce Readiness Gap Business executives expect graduates to begin with core basic knowledge and the ability to apply their skills in the workplace. Gap: Applied skills of professionalism, communication, leadership, critical thinking and self-confidence. Solution: Executive Mentor Program launched Fall 2012

4 High Impact Program Description of Executive Mentor Program: Undergraduate and graduate students are partnered one-on-one with local business executives to network and establish connections. The mentor serves as a coach and role model to the student, sharing personal, business and professional experience, knowledge and skills to help the student prepare for and be ready to enter the business world. Goals & Objectives: Prepare students for successful careers in business by integrating academic learning with real-world experiences. Become a model for workforce readiness, embraced by the community and by the University.

5 Benefits to UWF Students High quality student experience Professional development Clarify career goals Workforce readiness Business connections Networking skills Career success (enhance opportunities for future internships and jobs)

6 Benefits to UWF College of Business Enhance high quality business program AACSB Accreditation (AACSB highlighted this UWF program as an Effective Practice.) Regional, national and international recognition Enrollment growth through recruitment and retention Community engagement and partnerships

7 Benefits to Business Executives Opportunity to pay-it-forward/give back Personal satisfaction Workforce readiness of future recruits Chance to advise and impact the next generation of business leaders

8 Improved Economic Opportunity in Northwest Florida The Executive Mentor Program aims to: Provide a talented workforce for advancing the economic development of Northwest Florida. Be a platform for enhancing the impact, visibility and engagement of the University and business community. Increase the area s competitiveness as a destination for business talent, helping attract, retain and grow businesses and create jobs in Northwest Florida. Educate the next generation of business leaders who will shape the destiny of Northwest Florida and the state.

9 Student Eligibility Requirements Must be a full-time College of Business student Juniors, Seniors and Graduate students 3.0 GPA or higher A competitive program, the selection process includes an application and interview, where the student s campus and community service, prior academic and leadership experience, willingness to be an active participant, and ability to maintain academic goals are also considered.

10 Student Responsibilities Students drive the relationship Participants must attend orientation Students need to take an active role in contacting his/her mentor and planning meeting times Students must commit to meeting monthly at the mentors' workplace or other business venue 1 2 hours per month

11 Mentor Eligibility Requirements Amicable and nurturing personality Business and professional experience Possess a network of friends, associates, colleagues, co-workers, and family from whom to draw on as resources to assist the student mentee. Business ethics and integrity

12 Executive Mentor Responsibilities Meet with the student at workplace or other business venue 1 2 hours per month. Provide support and encouragement Offer advice and constructive criticism Provide access to key organizational or professional circles Demonstrate qualities successful business leaders possess Help students clarify goals and enjoy seeing students reach them

13 Matching Mentors are paired with students based on academic backgrounds, career fields, common interests, and/or availability.

14 High Impact/Innovative Speaker Series Student enriching activities, training and networking events. Marine Corps. Leadership Workshop Meet & Greet Networking Events Quint Studer Employee Engagement Navy Diversity & Inclusion Workshop What Employers are Looking For Panel Discussion Mark Whitaker ( The Informant ) Ethics

15 Unique Conference (for students, faculty, community members) Inaugural Year: more than 400 attendees Keynote speakers, panel discussions, networking

16 High Impact Measurable Outcomes Effective executive mentoring increases the workforce readiness of college students. Two years of outcome research indicate nearly every participating student has: a better understanding of professionalism improved communication skills improved leadership skills improved critical thinking skills more self-confidence. Participants acquire internships and full-time jobs as a result of what they learn from their mentors. View a 3 min. video of students and mentors sharing their thoughts about the mentoring program at

17 The College of Business: Helping Students Get Jobs in Their Fields