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Graduate Fieldwork Opportunity
The Division of Continuing Education (DCE) offers education for over 30,000 learners in Orange County and around the world. DCE has a variety of certificate and specialized studies programs for a variety of student populations, designed to enhance their career advancement and personal enrichment. Graduate students who complete their fieldwork at DCE have opportunities to work with:
The Anteater Leadership Academy (ALA) – This program works to increase leadership of a select group of UCI freshmen. Students explore their own leadership journey through investigating leadership methodologies and learning from practitioners through a wide range of engaging and experiential activities.
DCE alumni population – DCE alumni continue to want to engage with the University and its constituents in order to further their professional development and enhance their networks through chapter events and initiatives.
The Roadtrip Nation initiative – Roadtrip Nation aims to talk with professionals of every kind and ask honest questions about their struggles, successes, and how they figured out the age-old dilemma, “What should I do with my life?” DCE has started a partnership with Roadtrip Nation in hopes of bringing it to UC Irvine.
Career services – Services such as the UCI+One program support individuals in their professional development and career goals. DCE provides solutions to meet the needs of every individual, including those who are current or past DCE learners.
Test preparation services – DCE offers test preparation services for the SAT, ACT, GRE, LSAT, and GMAT. Services include test preparation classes, offered both online and on the UCI campus, and strategy workshops, which introduce students to the exam and provide valuable tips and tricks for studying.
In this fieldwork placement, graduate students will:
Learn about the functions and operations of the Division of Continuing Education (DCE) as it addresses needs within the University and greater community
Increase understanding about the transitional issues experienced by undergraduates, alumni, and/or career professionals
Experience and assess programmatic elements of their associated program, service, or initiative
Develop additional skills and competencies in program development
Conduct informational interviews to increase their understanding of operations in DCE and UCI
Fieldwork students may:
Develop programmatic materials including supplemental resources for skill development, online course materials, etc.
Plan and implement panel presentations, outreach activities, or special events
Draft and evaluate content for marketing materials including print (ex. Fliers, advertisements, mailers), and electronic media (ex. Website, social media, email campaigns)
Participate in campus and community-based outreach efforts involving current students, parents, and internal/external stakeholders
Conduct research into comparable programs in academia and industry, skill and knowledge gaps of recent graduates, effectiveness of programmatic tools, etc.
Fieldwork students will develop skills in the following areas:
Organization
Assessment
Project management
Communication
Research
Advising
Alumni relations
External relations
Marketing/outreach
In addition to increasing knowledge and skills through completing tasks and achieving learning outcomes, graduation students will:
Discuss current issues in higher education and prepare career plans through weekly supervisory meetings
Discover how to transfer professional skills and experiences to different sectors within Student Affairs and Academic Affairs
Expand their professional network through mentor-facilitated introductions with colleagues within UCI and at higher education institutions throughout southern California
Contact
Leigh Poirier, M.Ed.
Director, UCI+One Program
University of California, Irvine
Division of Continuing Education
510 East Peltason, Irvine, CA 92697
(949) 824-3983 Office
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