consideration of lifelong learning,

DUE: See Course Schedule for Due Dates Assignment Overview In consideration of lifelong learnin" rel="nofollow">ing, you will design a strategy for contin" rel="nofollow">inued professional development. Through this assignment, you will research and explore relevant organizations, associations, conferences, and publications that will assist you in" rel="nofollow">in remain" rel="nofollow">inin" rel="nofollow">ing current and in" rel="nofollow">involved in" rel="nofollow">in your in" rel="nofollow">intended field. Your strategy should in" rel="nofollow">include an assessment of your professional and personal skill sets, and consideration of strategies for contin" rel="nofollow">inuous improvement and evaluation. Format There are two parts to this assignment. In a separate document provide the in" rel="nofollow">information outlin" rel="nofollow">ined in" rel="nofollow">in Parts 2 & 3 and upload it to Blackboard on the Assignment page. Part 1: Skill Assessments Each year, the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) surveys employers across the country and asks them to rate the top qualities and skills they seek in" rel="nofollow">in their new college hires. Review this list and consider which of these skills you might want to develop: Top Skills/Qualities Employers Look For: 1. Ability to work in" rel="nofollow">in a team 2. Leadership 3. Communication skills (written) 4. Problem-solvin" rel="nofollow">ing skill 5. Strong work ethic 6. Analytical/quantitative skill 7. Communication skills (verbal) 8. Initiative 9. Technical skills 10. Detail-oriented Source: National Association of Colleges and Employers, 2012 Cont’d Part 2: Field/Disciplin" rel="nofollow">ine Research: A. Keep in" rel="nofollow">in min" rel="nofollow">ind the skills you reviewed in" rel="nofollow">in Part 1. Usin" rel="nofollow">ing the web, you will search and identify the followin" rel="nofollow">ing: • One regional, one national, and one in" rel="nofollow">international professional association related to your field • At least one relevant, annual (or periodic) conference/meetin" rel="nofollow">ing /convention • Major publications in" rel="nofollow">in the field (trade & scholarly journals). E.g., if you are in" rel="nofollow">interested in" rel="nofollow">in Marketin" rel="nofollow">ing these would in" rel="nofollow">include Advertisin" rel="nofollow">ing Age, Marketin" rel="nofollow">ing News, Journal of the Academy of Marketin" rel="nofollow">ing Science, etc. B. Identify the above resources usin" rel="nofollow">ing a list, bullet poin" rel="nofollow">ints, or table (below is an example of how you might present your research): Associations/Organizations Conferences Publications 1. 1. 1. 2. 2. 2. 3. 3. 3. 4. 4. 4. Part 3: Reflection on a Professional Development Strategy Based on your research and exploration, answer the followin" rel="nofollow">ing questions: A. Which professional association do you feel will be most beneficial to join" rel="nofollow">in upon enterin" rel="nofollow">ing the field? Why? What opportunities will membership provide (e.g., networkin" rel="nofollow">ing, conferences, publications, divisions, leadership/service roles, contin" rel="nofollow">inuin" rel="nofollow">ing education workshops/courses, certification, train" rel="nofollow">inin" rel="nofollow">ing programs, etc.)? Might there be an opportunity to develop one of the skills identified in" rel="nofollow">in Part 1? How do you plan to take advantage of these opportunities? B. What is the focus of your selected conference? Who hosts the conference? Where is it held? If it is upcomin" rel="nofollow">ing, what’s on the program? What talks, workshops, and events would you be most in" rel="nofollow">interested in" rel="nofollow">in attendin" rel="nofollow">ing? How might your attendance help you develop the skills identified in" rel="nofollow">in Part 1? Who are the speakers? Is there a call for papers/participation? What kin" rel="nofollow">inds of presentations do they look to in" rel="nofollow">include? How would you pay to attend? Are fundin" rel="nofollow">ing opportunities available? **If the conference has passed, look at the previous program, etc. to answer these questions. C. What kin" rel="nofollow">inds of articles/in" rel="nofollow">information are in" rel="nofollow">included in" rel="nofollow">in the major publications you selected? Who is the publisher? Who are the authors? How do you know this is an important publication in" rel="nofollow">in your field? Are the articles practical in" rel="nofollow">in nature or research-based (or potentially, both!)? Does the Shapiro Library have access to these titles? If so, how will you keep up with these titles after graduation? Why is it important to ‘keep up’ with this kin" rel="nofollow">ind of in" rel="nofollow">information? Gradin" rel="nofollow">ing Your Professional Development Strategy assignment will be graded based on the effort you put in" rel="nofollow">into the elements listed above. The rubric below will be used to grade your assignment: Professional Development Strategy Assignment Gradin" rel="nofollow">ing Criteria & Rubric Poin" rel="nofollow">ints Possible Poin" rel="nofollow">ints Earned Your understandin" rel="nofollow">ing & completion of the assignment 12 = The statements display thoughtful consideration of the activities required for the assignment and the application of skills for the desired outcome. 6 = The statements display little consideration of the activities required and/or lack clear application of the skills needed for the desired outcome. 0 = The work does not address the activities required 12 Grammar, spellin" rel="nofollow">ing, & organization 8 = Writin" rel="nofollow">ing is error free and the assignment is a model for coherence 4 = Errors in" rel="nofollow">in writin" rel="nofollow">ing are a distraction to the reader 0 = Grammar, spellin" rel="nofollow">ing, & organization are in" rel="nofollow">in much need of improvement 8 TOTAL 20 Your fin" rel="nofollow">inal grade will be calculated out of 100%.