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Aligning a Competency Framework to Drive Professional Development and Boost Engagement
Webinar This webinar will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
Professional success doesn’t begin when a student wears a graduation cap and gown and receives their diploma. At Western Kentucky University (WKU), preparing for professional success is a process that begins the moment students enter The Gordon College of Business (GFCB) during their Freshman year.
Recognizing the value of fostering the academic and professional development of their students, the GFCB implemented an innovative student initiative called“Professional Education and Knowledge” (PEAK). PEAK, powered by Suitable, is a non-required mobile application that provides students with a comprehensive digital roadmap that complements their academics with enriching co-curricular and experiential learning opportunities all delivered in a modern, gamified format.
Join Monica Duvall (Director of Student Success) as she showcases how GFCB has leveraged Suitable’s mobile-first solutions to bridge the co-curricular learning gap, empower students to articulate their collegiate experience and achieve professional success. Utilizing the NACE Core competencies, students attend and participate in various events, seminars, workshops, and tasks that are connected to specific skills. As students continue to participate in the program, they can earn badges and micro-credentials, along with desirable prizes.
Monica will also break down PEAK programming, including the Certificate for Advanced Professionalism, and how that certification is giving GFCB students a distinct competitive edge in the job market.
This event will provide:
- Best practices for implementing a non-required professional development program.
- Methods for assessing student engagement data for AACSB accreditation and Learner Success outcomes.
- An inside look at PEAK’s competencies, experiences, and digital badges.
- Tips on how to maximize Suitable’s capabilities to improve career readiness and foster competency development at scale.
Speakers
Monica earned her marketing degree from WKU's Gordon Ford College of Business in 2005 and her Master’s in Organizational Leadership in 2019. Previously, she served as Marketing Manager for Reinhart Food Service and Southern Foods in Bowling Green, KY from 2007-2016. In her role as the GFCB Director of Student Success, Monica oversees the GFCB Student Success Team/Initiatives, including GFCB academic advising, Business LLC, Recruitment/Retention, and Career Development. She also leads the GFCB internship program and PEAK program, both of which ensure our students are prepared for entry into the professional business environment. She is an active board member of Junior Achievement of South Central Kentucky and was honored to receive the National Junior Achievement Gold Leadership Award in 2021. Monica also serves on the Housing Corporation Board for the Chi Theta chapter of Chi Omega Sorority at WKU and is a past Chi Omega advisor and WKU Randy Bracey Outstanding Advisor award recipient, 2017.
Cory Sneyers is the Associate Vice President of University Partnerships at Suitable. In this role Cory is keenly focused on understanding the software needs for Higher Education Institutions student success efforts. Cory received his Bachelors of Communication degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University in 2013. Cory began his career in the home improvement industry where he helped more than 500 contracting businesses advertise their transparency and expertise. Cory joined Suitable in 2020, and has ascended to the face of the Partnerships team in the Southeastern United States.
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