最靠谱的网赌软件2023-2028年战略计划， “前瞻性:创新与可能性的结合” established a goal of having 100% of 学生 participate in internship/work-based learning opportunities before graduation by 2027.
帮助实现这一目标, the University has created the Monarch Internship and Co-Op Office and hired an executive director: Barbara Blake Gonzalez, formerly chief administrative officer of the 斯特罗姆商学院’ Dragas Center for Economic Analysis and Policy.
新办公室将:
- Provide internship and co-op advising and support to 学生.
- Develop and maintain internship and co-op partnerships with employers.
- 与这些雇主协调工作安排.
- Work with academic departments to expand the work-based learning curriculum.
- Respond to community feedback seeking stronger internship partnerships.
- Serve as the central unit for administratively supporting work-based learning initiatives at ODU.
它扩展了大学的 “经验保证” 努力, which was launched in spring 2020 through a task force initiative involving faculty, 工作人员, 学生, 商业伙伴和雇主.
“I am thrilled about being involved in this exciting initiative and being able to make a lasting impact on the growth and success of all ODU 学生.——芭芭拉·布莱克·冈萨雷斯
Brian Payne, vice provost for academic affairs, noted that President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph值.D., “recognized the need to do things differently in order to better prepare 学生 and serve the community.” President Hemphill asked that a unit be created to provide the infrastructure and support needed to work toward the 2027 goal, 佩恩说.
办公室将设在 学业成功中心. Blake将带领另外三名全职员工组成的团队.
Plans call for four initiatives to be aligned with the new office:
- 的 activities of associate vice president for corporate partnerships.
- 的 activities of the associate vice president for maritime initiatives.
- 的 区域实习协作.
- 体验保证计划.
“Dr. 布莱克会利用她的研究成果, leadership and community engagement experience to enhance internship and co-op opportunities for ODU 学生,丹妮拉·西古拉洛娃说, 学业成功中心助理副总裁, 宣布布莱克的任命. “Her vision and dedication will play a pivotal role in developing high-impact experiences and programs that bridge the gap between academia and industry and advance internship and co-op initiatives at 最靠谱的网赌软件.”
“I am thrilled about being involved in this exciting initiative and being able to make a lasting impact on the growth and success of all ODU 学生,布莱克说。, 谁在6月26日接任了她的新职位.
She added that the establishment of the Internship and Co-Op Office “represents a significant advancement for the University.” She explained that it will streamline processes and encourage collection and analysis of data on participation rates (including specific areas where participation might be lower than desired); student outcomes; employer feedback; and industry trends. She will collaborate with academic departments and industry partners as well as the University-wide Excellence in Internships and Co-Ops Commission and Internship Administrative Council.
“This development is crucial for the University,布莱克说。. “它允许有针对性的改进, evaluation of existing programs and informed decision-making to better align internships, co-ops and other work-based learning opportunities with the evolving needs of 学生 and other stakeholders.”
的 office will also coordinate with internship 努力s in ODU’s colleges.
”在一起, we can ensure a cohesive and comprehensive approach to internships across the University as we provide 学生 with enhanced internship experiences that align with their academic goals, foster their professional development and increase their employability prospects,布莱克说。.
Blake’s numerous committee memberships and advisory roles during her time at the Dragas Center have helped foster collaboration among academia, 企业和组织. She has served on the Council for 社区 and Economic 研究 (C2ER) Executive Board and the Norfolk Tourism Foundation Board of Directors, and was a 2022 Inside Business "女性 in Business" awardee. She is also a member of the LEAD Virginia state leadership Class of 2023 and recipient of the 2023 ODU J. 沃思·皮克林学院年度管理员.
另外, she has worked with the Council for 社区 and Economic 研究 National Professional Development and Training Committee and the Hampton Roads Local Market Selection Committee for the Bank of America Neighborhood Builders Grant Program.
“通过我自2015年以来在Dragas中心的工作, 我有很强的研究背景, which includes publications and presentations on topics such as workforce development, 工资差距, 领导能力的差距, 人才流失与区域经济分析,”她说。. “This research expertise allows me to bring a deep understanding of the dynamics and trends in the workforce to inform internship and co-op programs.”
To contact the Monarch Internship and Co-Op Office, call 757-683-JOBS or email internship@ziranyixue.net.