The Advising Express
Volume 4, Issue 7, March 31, 2015
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Steps for students trying to get into a closed course
Employer Perceptions
Jobs, Internships, and Registering for Credit
Dates and Deadlines
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Steps for students trying to get into a closed course
1. Ask if there is another section of the class open. If so, have the student rearrange his or her
schedule.
2. Have the student get on the waiting list if offered! Departments may use waiting lists for pri-
ority when seats become available in a course section as well as to gauge if another section could
be opened. Note that not all departments use waiting lists, and each department uses waiting lists
differently. Have the student check with the department offering the course regarding their waiting
list process.
3. Remind the student to check his or her Student Center regularly. Recommend that the student
checks his or her Student Center at least twice per day. Other students will be making changes to
their schedules for the student to potentially find an open seat.
4. Have the student go to the instructor or the department office to request into a course
section. In some departments it is up to the instructor to decide who to let in; whereas in others, it is
the department office that will make these approvals.
Employer Perceptions
What employers are seeking
Recently, the National Association of Colleges and Employers released its 2015 Job Outlook
Survey. This information gives advisors insight on what areas students need to gain skills in. It can
also be used to begin discussions with students on what skills are needed in today’s workforce
and how to make the connection from what is learned in the classroom and preparing for a
student’s first job or internship.
Study Abroad
It Takes More Than a Major
HART Research Associates found that employers recognize
the importance of liberal arts education.
1) The majority of employers agree that having both field-specific knowledge
and skills and a broad range of skills and knowledge is most important for
recent college graduates to achieve long-term career success. Few think that
having field-specific knowledge and skills alone is what is most needed for individuals’ career success.
2) Eighty percent of employers agree that, regardless of their major, every college student should acquire broad knowledge in the liberal arts and sciences.
3) When read a description of a 21st century liberal education, a large majority of employers recognize its importance; 74% would recommend this kind of
education to a young person they know as the best way to prepare for success
in today’s global economy.
Learning Outcomes Four in Five Employers Rate as Very Important
Employers %
The ability to effectively communicate orally
85
The ability to work effectively with others in teams
83
The ability to effectively communicate in writing
82
Ethical judgment and decision-making
81
Critical thinking and analytical reasoning skills
81
The ability to apply knowledge and skills to real-world settings
80
Jobs, Internships, and Registering for Credit
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UNI students have the ability to earn transcript notation or earn academic credit for internships.
Below are the steps for students:
1) Go to: http://www.uni.edu/careerservices/students/co-op/.
2) Review the academic requirements, to ensure his or her experience qualifies, then complete the
online form.
3) Schedule an appointment with Career Services to finish the paperwork, (319) 273-6857.
Currently there are 222 internships, 355 part-time jobs and 723 full-time jobs posted on the UNI Job &
Internship board. To login to the UNI Job & Internship Board, go to www.uni.edu/careerservices
or login through MyUniverse.
Registration Dates
3/23 Registration begins for Graduates
3/23 Registration begins for Seniors
3/25 Registration begins for Juniors
3/30 Registration begins for Sophomores
4/3 Registration begins for Freshman
Deadlines
4/1 Application for Graduation Due
4/10 Last Day to Drop a Second Half-Semester Course Without an “F”
Important Dates
5/4 Final Examinations Begin
5/8 Spring 2015 Commencement
5/9 Spring 2015 Commencement
Contact Us
Office of Academic Advising
102 Gilchrist
Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0389
Phone: 319-273-3406
Fax: 319-273-7515
Email: advising-services@uni.edu
Advisor Contacts by College
Stay up-to-date on everything advsing by
visiting the Advisor Handbook at:
http://www.uni.edu/advisorhandbook/
Content by Janessa Hageman, Graduate Assistant