Professional Development

The CEO interns will be expected to develop skills in eight career readiness competencies, endorsed by the National Association of Colleges and Employers, given their engagement in a high impact practice. Across their eight-month internship experience beginning with their interview in September to the implementation of the Inclusive Leadership Conference in April, CEO Interns develop skills in 1) Career & Self-Development, 2) Communication, 3) Critical Thinking, 4) Equity & Inclusion, 5) Leadership, 6) Professionalism, 7) Teamwork, & 8) Technology. 

Leading up to the conference, CEO interns attend a series of professional development workshops, retreats, conferences, and meetings throughout the academic year. CEO Interns are expected to fulfill 200 internship hours in the fall and 200 hours in the spring. Below is a partial list of the different professional development sessions CEO Interns attended and the respective facilitators/sponsors.

  • Power in Assessment - Dr. Jamael Harrison, Director of Student Affairs Assessment and Communication

  • Marketing- Haashim Smith-Johnson & Michelle Puerta, Admissions Recruiters

  • Resume Workshop - Rosaria Pipitone, Associate Director of Career Education & Development

  • Deeper SPACES Retreat - Sofia Abreu, Yesenia Pacheco, Dr. Christopher Catching, Jovin Fernandez, Dr. Ana Edmondson, Jeffrey Wakemen, Desiree Robinson, Jestina Drysdale, Britney Marrugo, Troy Edwards, Mo Keane

  • Importance of D.E.I.- Jovin Fernandez, Director of the Multicultural Center

  • D.I.S.C. Leadership Assessment- Yesenia Pacheco, Coordinator of Student Transitions Program

  • Professionalism- Desiree Robinson, Case Management Specialist & Jestina Drysdale, Assistant Director Office of Student Conduct