Academic Affairs Program for University Career Exploration

EXPLORE YOUR POSSIBILITIES

UExplore is a nine-month (September -June) staff enrichment program, sponsored by the Office of the Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs (SVCAA), designed for early-career and entry-level Academic Affairs employees. 

The mission of UExplore is to assist participants in identifying realistic and appropriate professional development goals, providing them with the tools to make educated decisions regarding their careers. 

UExplore hopes to accomplish this goal through a series of half-day seminars that feature:

• Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) personality sorter assessments and reviews
• Overviews of UC San Diego Academic Affairs career fields
• Career panels spotlighting professional experts
• Career enrichment presentations focused on goal setting, skills assessment, listening and communication, and career planning
• Self-reflective activities and exercises to create a professional portfolio

Through these seminars, exercises, and relationships, UExplore assists staff in achieving their highest potential as confident, competent and committed members of the UC San Diego community.

COMMENTS FROM 2008-2009 UEXPLORERS

"UExplore is a well thought out, cohesive and comprehensive program which serves as a wonderful introduction to the plethora of career paths one can take at UCSD.  The professional development side of the program really serves as a catalyst for the introspection that is necessary to truly ask oneself 'What do I want to do with my life?', 'What career field would be the best fit for me?' and, ultimately, 'What steps do I need to take to get where I want to be?'"

"I learned so much about myself and my career needs."

"UExplore has increased my knowledge about my skills and interests, and has given me the tools to evaluate how I can align this knowledge with possible career fields in Academic Affairs where I can be successful AND fulfilled."

"UExplore has helped me to see beyond my current position, to see what is available and possible.  I am really excited to know that I have 'insider tips' on the different fields.  The knowledge I've gained, both about myself and the opportunities available, has increased my confidence.  I know that I am a valued employee.  I know that I play an important role at UC San Diego.  I know that I have opportunities for growth."

"The speakers were well-chosen and the presentations were well-prepared.  Each session was extremely well-organized and we were provided with handouts and material for learning more about each career and the classes we can take toward those careers."

CULTIVATE YOUR EXPERIENCE
Click on the above link for information about program activities:

• Welcome Orientation
• Myers-Briggs Type Indicator
• Career Enrichment Explorations
• Career Panels
• Your Professional Portfolio

APPLICATION AND SELECTION
Click on the above link for information about:

• Application and Selection Process
• Is UExplore for You?
• Minimum Eligibility Criteria
• Application
• Submission Deadlines
• Training and Development Policies

BROCHURES & FLYERS

• Introducing UExplore (2008 PDF)
• UExplore: You have roots here, now grow with us. (2008 PDF)

PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT

• UExplore Participants 2009-2010
• Selection Committee 2009-2010
• Program Committee 2008-2009
• Additional Campus Partners
• UExplore Participants 2008-2009
• UExplore Guest Presenters 2008-2009
• Resources for Existing Participants

Please note: The mission of UExplore is to assist participants in identifying realistic and appropriate career and professional development goals.  UExplore is not a training program and is not intended to be a guarantee towards a future promotion or interview for a future position.

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