STEVENSON’S CAREER ARCHITECTURESM
MODEL IN ACTION:
Stevenson University is unquestionably positioned to prepare students for an ever-changing
workforce. Career exploration and preparation, combined with experiential learning, are
clearly stated goals in the University’s Mission. Our Career ArchitectureSM model helps students
develop a personalized strategic plan based upon motivated strengths, interests, values,
personality, and individual goals. Whether students are deciding upon a major or already have
defined a career interest, the Career Architecture process helps students to explore new paths,
change destinations, and map their own vision for the future.
Introduction
Each year we highlight several examples of the Career
Architecture model in action at Stevenson University. A
few highlights this year include:
»» Career Architecture MOOC
»» Career Affiliate for Maryland State Department of
Education’s Career Research and Development
Program
»» Service-Learning in the Classrooms
In the evaluation participants were asked what
three concepts were most helpful, how they might
implement components in their own institution,
and overall ranking of the usefulness of the MOOC.
Primary takeaway themes from the findings included:
customization of networking events, building
collaborations and partnerships with stakeholders, key
intake questions for working with freshmen, a strategic
career development framework, and the assessment
of 12 key skills for the workforce.
»» Exploring Careers in Psychology and Human
Services
»» Culminating Projects within the School of Education
Career Architecture MOOC
A five module Career Architecture MOOC for career
practitioners was developed by a team in Career
Services and launched in August 2014 to demonstrate
how Stevenson University has implemented the Career
Architecture model for our students. The MOOC
included a series of videos, white papers, voice-over
PowerPoints, articles, discussion boards, case studies, projects, and quizzes. The modules included an
Introduction to Career Architecture, Personal Direction, Discipline Expertise, Professional Know-How,
and a Summary of pulling together a career plan for
the participant’s own career practice or institution.
Three hundred thirty seven participants enrolled in the
MOOC representing 18 countries. More than 20 states,
including the District of Columbia were represented.
Personal Direction: Career Research and
Development Program with Maryland State
Department of Education
Stevenson University was named as the Career Affiliate for the Maryland State Department of Education’s
Career and Technology program. The University was
awarded a three year grant to provide leadership, in
collaboration with CTE Master Teachers, in designing
curriculum for the Career Research and Development
(CRD) Program.
The Dependable Strengths Articulation Process® will
serve as the thread for additional lesson plans that
are being developed and will serve as a foundation
for increased student self-awareness and motivation.