Academic Affairs Program for University Career Exploration

EXPLORE YOUR POSSIBILITIES

UExplore is a nine-month (September 2008-June 2009) 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:

• Meyers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) personality sorter assessments and reviews
• Overviews of various UC San Diego 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.

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

• Welcome Orientation
• Meyers-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 (PDF)
• UExplore: You have roots here, now grow with us. (PDF)

PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT

• Program Committee 2008-2009
• Additional Campus Partners
• UExplore Participants 2008-2009
• UExplore Guest Presenters 2008-2009

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 an is not intended to be a guarantee towards a future promotion or interview for a future position.

CONTACT INFORMATION

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