Faculty & Staff
Faculty and staff are key partners in facilitating students’ career development. The Student Professional Development Center staff look forward to serving as a resource for you as well as your students in meeting these career development needs. Feel free to contact the SPDC at (336) 278-6538 for more information.
SPDC Presentation Requests
Use this form to request an SPDC advisor-led career development presentation. This form is for faculty who would like a presentation in place of canceling class (Do Not Cancel Class – DCC), or faculty requesting a regular classroom presentation. All presentations run no more than 50 minutes and cover one of the career topics listed. Please submit your request at least two weeks prior to the requested presentation date.
PLEASE NOTE: All LSB presentation requests should be made using the form found on the Porter Family Professional Development Center website.
ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ 1010 SPDC Sessions
Schedule an SPDC class presentation for your ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ 1010 students. Presentations provide an overview of SPDC’s resources and services, including career and major exploration, resume building, on-campus student employment, and LinkedIn profile building.
Faculty Career Champions Program
The Faculty Career Champions Program celebrates faculty in the College of Arts and Sciences who demonstrate an exceptional commitment to enhancing students’ professional development. Faculty Career Champions bridge the gap between academics and career readiness by fostering meaningful connections between classroom learning and professional opportunities.
Learn more about the Faculty Career Champions Program
Career Conversations Resources
Faculty and staff across campus talk with students every day about their career goals, challenges, and expectations. The SPDC has created resources to assist faculty and staff in helping their students during all phases of career development, including self-discovery, exploring careers, and taking action steps.
Learn More about career conversation resources.
Internships
If your student or advisee is interested in registering an internship, the process will vary based on the school.
ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Job Network
The ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Job Network is open to all ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ faculty and staff to use as a resource when advising students about internships or jobs. You can login using your ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ username and password.
Student Employment for Supervisors
Faculty and staff across campus assist students with professional development through on-campus jobs. The SPDC provides resources to support you in your role as a supervisor.
Learn how to post On-Campus Student Positions
Professional Development Resources
ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ offers resources for faculty and staff including temporary student coverage, the Office of Leadership & Professional Development, and the Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning.
SPDC Events and Fairs
The Student Professional Development Center hosts a variety of organizations at ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ throughout the academic year. Examples of employers that have recruited ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ talent include the U.S. State Department, ESPN, PwC, Wells Fargo, and many more.