Welcome to Career Services : Learn About University Career Services Committee (UCSC)
Vision Statement:
To cultivate the potential of all Ohio State University students to become contributing world citizens by fostering valued and innovative career services.
Mission Statement:
University Career Services Committee (UCSC) is an organization of university professionals committed to responding to the career development needs of students at The Ohio State University. UCSC members exchange ideas and coordinate the dissemination of career-related information and events.
UCSC supports the professional development and promotes the value of the combined talent of its members. Through its unified voice, UCSC advocates policy resulting in practices that enhance the total educational experience of the students at The Ohio State University.
Executive Team Officers:
Chair – Allison Plunkett
Chair-elect & Outreach/Advocacy Team Lead - Sarah Hill
Past-chair - Pat Whittington
Secretary – Rachel Kaschner
Treasurer – Ana Berrios-Allison
Member Services Team Lead - Evelyn VanTil
Student Services Team Lead - Scott Kustis
Intra-Office Communication Team Lead - Adam Cahill
Teams:
- Member Services Team – Evelyn VanTil
- Purpose: To recruit, orient and retain UCSC members
- Outreach/Advocacy Team – Sarah Hill
- Purpose: To ensure the representation of UCSC in University and broader community activities and keep members informed of initiatives that impact career services
- Intra-Office Communication Team – Adam Cahill
- Purpose: To disseminate best practices amongst members and coordinate career services policy
- Student Services Team – Scott Kustis
- Purpose: To coordinate cross-college career-related events and resources
- Website Coordinator – Brandy Williams
- Purpose: To maintain the UCSC website by editing the content as needed to ensure relevant and up-to-date information is available
2009-10 UCSC Meetings
The University Career Services Committee is excited to present informative programs throughout the year. These programs address important topics for all of us who work with students.
Autumn quarter programs will be held on Tuesday's from 9:00 am to 10:30 am.
Winter and Spring quarter programs will be held on Wednesday's from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm.
Tuesday, September 8th Kick off the year: Sharing/Connecting Programs; Awareness/Marketing, 105 Ag Admin
Tuesday, October 6th Discussion of President Gee's Priority's 1-3: 1.) Forge One University 2.) Simplify University Systems & Structures 3.) Put Student's First, 352 Denney Hall
Tuesday, November 3rd Discussion of President Gee's Priority's 4-6: 4.) Commit to our Communities 5.) Focus on Staff & Organizational Success 6.) Recast Research Agenda 352 Denney Hall
Tuesday, December 1st Holiday Party, 105 Ag Admin
Wednesday, January 6th Topic TBA 352 Denney
Wednesday, February 17th Topic TBA 352 Denney
Wednesday, March 10th Topic TBA 352 Denney
Wednesday, April 21st TBA 352 Denney
May, Annual Speaker Location and Date TBA
July, UCSC Retreat, 105 Ag Admin, Date TBA
UCSC Organizational Structure
University Career Services Committee Organizational Chart (PDF)
UCSC Strategic Priorities
UCSC 2-year Strategic Priorities June 2007
1. Define UCSC membership (expectations, responsibilities, and benefits). 2. Increase UCSC membership, participation, and professional development through strategic programming. 3. Develop a strategy to demonstrate value to administration and new leadership. 4. Investigate how student career needs are being met. 5. Identify core philosophies and policies that guide the career services committee. 6. Establish and record standard protocols for running meetings and conducting business. (e.g. bylaws)
UCSC Professional Development Grant Recipients
Small grants are awarded to support career services staff members attending conferences and other professional training events. UCSC has contributed over $14,000 since 1995.
UCSC Professional Development Grant recipients [PDF]
UCSC Career Services Award Recipients
This award recognizes University faculty and staff who support student career development and Career Services programming.