Friday, June 8, 2012

Advisor Tool Box


by Kari Ward

In keeping with our exploratory theme, I’m featuring these “Career Roadmaps” which were developed by CRC staff.  This resource features information on 18 broad occupational categories, including ComputerScience, Consulting, Greenand Environmental, and SocialService and Non-Profit.  The individual pdfs for each career category offers students a quick description of each field, needed skills, examples of careers, related student organizations, and even a list of links to local volunteer opportunities that will allow students to explore a field.

Need a handy “to do” list to give a student who tells you she has no idea what she wants to do with her life?  CLAS’ “Top Ten Ways to Explore with Purpose” webpage—a totally bookmark- worthy site—is a tool that gives UF students concrete steps to finding a stronger sense of direction.  The Exploratory Resources page, also worth reviewing, offers a comprehensive list of resources for exploratory students and their advisors.

This colorful infographic provides insight on how college students are using technology, how much they’re spending on electronics, the new tech tools and apps they’re using, and the future of the classroom.  Here’s one interesting tidbit:  38% of college students can’t go more than 10 minutes without checking their email or smartphone! I found this article on the Edudemic website which has lots of cool education and technology articles.  Expect to see more “tools” from here . . .

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