Jake Hartz

SDAD 566, Internship III: Seattle University, Career Services

4/5/15
Spring, 2015

SDAD 566 Internship III

Seattle University, Career Services
Supervisor: Sarah Thomson, Associate Director or External Relations
Objective #1: Learn about Career Services Career Outcomes Report and its purpose.
Specific Tasks

Resources

Actions Steps

Timeline

SDA Learning Outcomes (to

be demonstrated during
internship)

Meet with the

reports
creator, Matt
Borda, to learn
more about the
format of the
survey.

Have Sarah
get the
conversation
started
between Matt
and I.

Sarah to e-introduce Matt and

I. I will schedule an in-person
or phone conversation to go
over the surveys content.

Early-Mid April

#7) Utilizing assessment,

evaluation, technology, and
research to improve practice.

Understand the
purpose of the
survey.

Have a
conversation
with Sarah
regarding
what the
purpose of the
survey was?

#8) Communicating effectively

in speech and in writing
________________________________
ACPA/NASPA
COMPETENCIES:

Meet with Sarah to understand

why the survey was issued,
why were certain questions
asked?

March

Assessment, Evaluation, &

Research
Human & Organizational
Resources

Objective #2: Analyze data to identify trends/gaps.

Specific Tasks

Resources

Actions Steps

Timeline

SDA Learning Outcomes (to

be demonstrated during
internship)

Once provided

Utilize

Meet with Sarah to understand

April - June

#2) Understanding students

Jake Hartz

SDAD 566, Internship III: Seattle University, Career Services

4/5/15

with the data,

establish which
questions to
analyze in
terms of their
impact on what
Career Services
is seeking.

information
provided in
Education
Research.

Analyze data
by tailoring
report to
provide correct
information

Utilize
information
provided in
Education
Research.

Spring, 2015
which questions are most
appropriate to look at.

and student issues

#7) Utilizing assessment,
evaluation, technology, and
research to improve practice.

Research strategies on survey

analysis.

#8) Communicating effectively

in speech and in writing
________________________________
ACPA/NASPA
COMPETENCIES:
Begin tailoring report and data
to appropriate scope.

April June

Assessment, Evaluation, &

Research
Human & Organizational
Resources

Gain a better understanding

on the data, students answers
and commonalities.

Student Learning &

Development

Objective #3: Make recommendations on how Career Services might be able to better
engage with A&S students.
Specific Tasks

Resources

Actions Steps

Timeline

SDA Learning Outcomes (to

be demonstrated during
internship)

Based on
trends/gaps
identified,
make some
suggestions on
how Career
Services can

Use theory to
help inform
recommendati
ons

Depending on trends/gaps,
look back at Theory Matrices
and past experiences to help
inform recommendations.

June

#2) Understanding students

and student issues

Look at other
programs that

#7) Utilizing assessment,

evaluation, technology, and
research to improve practice.

Jake Hartz

SDAD 566, Internship III: Seattle University, Career Services

4/5/15
Spring, 2015

work with A&S

students

Report to
Career
Services,
provide results
in palatable
format

are doing
things well
(Best
Practices)

Research best
result format,
communicate
in easy to
understand
language

#8) Communicating effectively

in speech and in writing

Provide written feedback and

potential new program
proposal.
Communicate results to Career
Services

June

#10) Establishing and

enhancing professional identity.
________________________________
ACPA/NASPA
COMPETENCIES:
Assessment, Evaluation, &
Research
Human & Organizational
Resources
Student Learning &
Development
Personal Foundations