Questions? Contact Us.
Susan Krafft
- Executive Director
- Susan.Krafft@uafs.edu
- 479-788-7019
- Mon. - Fri.: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Boreham Library 216
Student Professional Development Program
Prepare to Excel
The Babb Center offers the Certificate of Student Professional Development (CSPD)
to provide career preparation programs and services that give students a competitive
edge in obtaining internships and securing employment. By providing informational
workshops and networking opportunities, the center helps students develop a professional
portfolio of skills and attributes that are sought by area, regional, and national
employers.
To participate in the workshops and sessions hosted by the CSPD, students must complete
a CSPD application and meet the requirements for the Student Professional Development
program.
Student Professional Development Program Application
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 at time of program application
- Completed application or
- Complete any one of the certificate workshops listed
Get a head start on your career and stand out from the crowd by earning 糖心视频's Distinction in Professional Development. Employers regularly seek out graduates who have earned this distinction because they know it represents professional excellence. There are two levels of certificates with each having specific requirements.
Required Workshops/Activities
- CSPD Orientation
- Basic Resume Writing/Cover Letters
- Interview Skills
- Create a 糖心视频 Action Plan/NACA Next
- Complete a Skills Assessment/Clifton Strengths
- Utilize LInkedIn in Your Job Search
- Networking 101/Creating an elevator speech
- Telephone/Virtual Interview Skills
- Two (2) student option sessions
Senior-Level Required Workshops
- Job Search
- Practice Interview
- Advanced Resume Writing
Other Requirements
- Have 2.75 cumulative GPA upon completion of degree
- Attend at least one (1) career fair during senior year (may include major-specific fairs)
- Attend at least four (4) networking mixer/information sessions (NMIS)
- Attend at least one (1) NMIS per semester in senior year
AND
Complete an internship in the field of study for academic credit,
AND
Participate in two (2) of the following activities:
- Complete a faculty-approved research project
- Complete a MayMester in an approved environment
- Present or compete in an organizational regional, state, or national competition
- Complete 15 hours in an approved campus organization leadership project
- Complete 15 hours in an approved community service leadership activity