University collaboration
Project Nest
Project Nest is the University’s initiative to capture, analyze, and report career and graduate school destination data of graduates. This information will be utilized in the development of Illinois State University’s Metrics of Excellence and to create an interactive dashboard for internal and external stakeholders to consume first-destination data by academic program, college, and the overall university.
Completion rate:
- August 2021: 171 surveys completed out of 728 = 23.48%
- December 2021: 260 surveys completed out of 1,121 = 23.19%
- May 2022: 1,460 surveys completed out of 3,389 = 43.08%
Response rate:
- August 2021: 184 surveys started out of 728 = 25.27%
- December 2021: 274 surveys started out of 1,121 = 24.44%
- May 2022: 1,587 surveys started out of 3,389 = 46.82%
Campus partners
Engaged Redbirds
The first-ever Engaged Redbirds networking event connected students participating in the IDS 106 Career Choice course, the Dean of Students Office Leadership Education and Development programs, and University College’s TRIO Student Support Services with alumni who were actively involved in Registered Student Organizations. Held the hour before Career Services’ Career Chats career exploration program, students explored how student involvement can assist them with their career readiness and how to incorporate their experiences into their job search and career development. Fifteen students and six alumni participated in the event.
InstaCareer for Education Majors
InstaCareer for Education Majors was coordinated in collaboration with the College of Education to connect students with school district representatives for job-search strategies. Topics discussed included first impressions, researching employers, professional dress, pitching oneself to employers, and how to stay connected. Five school districts were represented with nine school administrators present.
International Student Career Series
Held in collaboration with International Student and Scholar Services, the three-part International Student Career Series provided international students guidelines in various professional areas to assist with their career development. Topics included job search timelines, career resources, and career strategies for landing a job in the United States from alumni who were international students while attending the University. Thirty-seven students participated in the series.