2008 Woodie Awards
Program seeks to motivate students
By Yolonda Beech
Contributing Reporter
Issue date: 3/31/08 Section: Campus News
TSU's Career Development Center is hosting its annual Student Motivation Task Force Program, which brings professionals and alumni from diverse backgrounds to campus to provide insight on making realistic career decisions.
"As of Monday, March 18th, 58 classes have already signed up to participate in the program and the final notice went out yesterday," said Lora Springer, assistant director from the Career Development Center.
An e-mail notification is sent out to all professors prior to the event asking for their involvement and participation in the program.
Though it takes about a year to prepare for the program, officials in the center said they realize the impact that it has on students.
"The program has proven to be one of the most valuable methods for students to see and understand the real world," said Inman Otey, director for the Career Development Center.
Classroom discussions are about realistic issues, including transitioning from college to working in the real world, importance of goal setting and commitment to lifelong learning.
The discussions are not limited to topics requested by the program, consultants are encouraged to share experiences with students and provide their own insight.
"Companies are pleased to know that TSU has the Student Motivation Task Force program and are willing to give back and participate with us," Springer said. "Teachers who have been around for a while are pleased to see former TSU graduates come back to speak to the students."
The Career Development Center, which is responsible for the program hosting each year, oversees the process of inviting professionals and alumni to speak.
In the past, representatives from companies, such as General Motors and
Saturn, have participated in the program.
"My contact at General Motors is Florine Harbor, who is responsible for sending consultants from General Motors to TSU," Springer said. "General Motors has also given donations to TSU."
The program also caters to night classes. Consultants are scheduled to
speak until 8 p.m.
The program at TSU has been around since the late 70's and has received positive feedback from students involved with the program. According to the Career Development Center's Web site, students have said the program provided information on networking, interviewing and being more involved professionally.
"The consultants are using TSU material, reinforcing what's already being taught in the classroom," Springer said. "We also provide students with a brochure that contains beneficial information that will help them prepare for an interview and land a job."
"As of Monday, March 18th, 58 classes have already signed up to participate in the program and the final notice went out yesterday," said Lora Springer, assistant director from the Career Development Center.
An e-mail notification is sent out to all professors prior to the event asking for their involvement and participation in the program.
Though it takes about a year to prepare for the program, officials in the center said they realize the impact that it has on students.
"The program has proven to be one of the most valuable methods for students to see and understand the real world," said Inman Otey, director for the Career Development Center.
Classroom discussions are about realistic issues, including transitioning from college to working in the real world, importance of goal setting and commitment to lifelong learning.
The discussions are not limited to topics requested by the program, consultants are encouraged to share experiences with students and provide their own insight.
"Companies are pleased to know that TSU has the Student Motivation Task Force program and are willing to give back and participate with us," Springer said. "Teachers who have been around for a while are pleased to see former TSU graduates come back to speak to the students."
The Career Development Center, which is responsible for the program hosting each year, oversees the process of inviting professionals and alumni to speak.
In the past, representatives from companies, such as General Motors and
Saturn, have participated in the program.
"My contact at General Motors is Florine Harbor, who is responsible for sending consultants from General Motors to TSU," Springer said. "General Motors has also given donations to TSU."
The program also caters to night classes. Consultants are scheduled to
speak until 8 p.m.
The program at TSU has been around since the late 70's and has received positive feedback from students involved with the program. According to the Career Development Center's Web site, students have said the program provided information on networking, interviewing and being more involved professionally.
"The consultants are using TSU material, reinforcing what's already being taught in the classroom," Springer said. "We also provide students with a brochure that contains beneficial information that will help them prepare for an interview and land a job."
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