Faculty Career Champion

• U of A
• College of Engineering
• Career Connections
• Faculty
• Faculty Career Champion

A Faculty Career Advocate serves as the liaison between Engineering Career Connections and students. As a part of this advocate network you will help us increase effective communication with students and academic departments about graduating student placement data, resources, career opportunities, and career events.

Fill out this form if you are interested in joining the COE Faculty Career Advocate network. If you have any questions, please get in touch with Robyn Williams (robynw@uark.edu).

Your Role as a Career Advocate

By joining the Career Advocate Network, you will choose the level of engagement that suits you best:

1. Liaise with Our Office: Share career-related resources, events, and programs with your class(es). Your support will help disseminate crucial information to students, enhancing their understanding of the opportunities available to them. You will receive this information through a periodic career engagement newsletter containing valuable content for yourself and your students.
2. Offer Referrals: Refer students to our office when they require specialized career support, ensuring they receive the guidance they need to succeed.
3. View additional levels of engagement here (second page).

Perks

1. Consideration for the Career Champion Award: Your commitment will not go unnoticed. We will consider you for the Career Champion Award, recognizing your outstanding contributions to students' career development.
2. Appreciation Goodies: This is our way of expressing our sincere appreciation for your dedication.
3. Access to Employer Events: You will have the chance to attend various employer events, enriching your understanding of industry trends and fostering connections that benefit you and your students.
4. $500 Stipend: Stipend to be used towards an employer site visit, guest speaker, student microinternship, student professionaldevelopment, class padfolios, or similar. View additional levels of engagement here (second page).

Thanks to Our Employer Partners!