+
Backpack
To Briefcase
An Introduction to
Rowan University’s
Co-Curricular Transcript
+
What is Backpack To Briefcase?
 “Backpack To
Briefcase” is a Rowan University
program that helps you transition from a student to
a professional.
 “Backpack To
Briefcase” uses DATA180:
Document your college experience and involvement
on campus
 Stay organized and on track
 File and store important documents
 Highlight your leadership skills

+ What are the Benefits of using Data180
as a Rowan Student?




Upload Documents & Pictures

Save important papers and homework assignments

Save flyers, reports, and pictures from events of your organizations and
student groups
Build Up Your Resume

Add your student organizations, sport teams, and honor societies

Choose from over 150 SGA organizations on the Activity Guide
Design Your Portfolio

Record information from internships

Add references

Upload work from internships or jobs

Personalize and design to express yourself
Have potential employers electronically view
your portfolios & resumes
+
How to Log On
 User
Name: 9-digit Rowan ID Number
 Password: First time use is a pre-generated
password emailed to you from Data180
 Personalize after the first time you’ve logged in
+
Creating My Portfolio
 Under



Resumes & Portfolios tab
Click “Add” an then “Edit Title” to create your resume
Organize your selection options
Change the style and format
 Click
on the blue highlighted resume name to see
an instantly generated copy of your resume
The Activity Guide

Includes a list of SGAaffiliated activities.







Honor societies
Sports & Intramurals
Art & Dance
Greek Life
Volunteer Groups
Special Interest and more!
Click on desired group,
fill out the template and
it is automatically sorted
and uploaded to the
resume page!
+
Updating & Editing my Portfolio
 “Input
Activities Tab”
 Choose
a selected area, click add, and input data
in the fields required
 Includes Education, Work Experience,
Professional Development, References, Skills, etc.
 Can
also use “Activity Guide” from home
page to update
+
Adding Artifacts
 Upload




important pictures and documents
Academic Work: projects, term papers, lesson plans, annual
reports, lab reports, scholarship essays etc.
Internship Work: hour logs, evaluation essays, work and
reports while on the job, etc.
Student Organizations: pictures, flyers, minutes, etc.
Personal Interest: photography, artwork, movies, music,
poems, short stories, etc.
 Organize
your Artifacts with
labeled folders
+
Personalizing Your Portfolio

“Resumes and Portfolios” Tab
 Style and Design you resume/portfolio changes
 Add Picture Headings (choose from a provided
selection or add artifact)
 Adjust Font, Colors, and Layouts of your resume.
 Use “Sections
and Portfolio Templates” from
the Home Page for premade designs
 To
Learn More, Join Our Next Workshop:
Creating and Personalizing Your Showcase
Portfolio!
 Mon, Dec
6 – 2:00-4:00 p.m.
 Mon, Jan 31 – 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Any Questions or
Comments?
Need Help?
+ Arrange a Personal Meeting
Melissa Novak
G.A. Student Enrichment & Family Connections
Contact Information:
Email: novakm63@students.rowan.edu
Cell Phone: (609) 221 – 4788
Office: Student Center, Room 217
Monday 1:00 - 6:00
Wednesday 10:00 – 3:00