CAREER DEVELOPMENT SERIES – Empowering Faculty to Champion Career Readiness
Event Details
For the 2025-2026 school year, SOCHE will host a special Career Development Series of virtual presentations that is designed to support higher education personnel as they help develop the Workforce of Tomorrow.
The second session of the SOCHE Career Development Series will be “Empowering Faculty to Champion Career Readiness,” hosted on Thursday, Nov. 13, from 12-1 p.m. ET via Zoom. Aaron Sturgill, Executive Director of Career Services at Ohio University, will be presenting.
In today’s rapidly evolving career landscape, students are increasingly looking for guidance on how their academic experiences translate into real-world opportunities. This session explores how Ohio University is addressing that need by launching a Career Development Faculty Learning Community (FLC)—an initiative designed to empower faculty to embed career readiness into their teaching and advising.
Through intentional collaboration between academic and career units, the FLC helps faculty develop discipline-specific strategies to lead career-related conversations, connect students with relevant resources, and articulate the long-term value of their degrees. Participants in the FLC also complete a final project that aligns career pathways with their field of study, helping to create lasting, scalable impact within their departments.
Attendees will gain insights into how this model promotes student career confidence, enhances faculty engagement, and reinforces institutional priorities around career readiness. Professionals in academic affairs, career services, and leadership roles will find practical strategies and adaptable tools to strengthen their campus-wide career ecosystem.
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Registration for this event will close on Sunday, Nov. 9.
[If you are unable to attend live, a recording link will be sent to all registrants.]
When: Thursday, Nov. 13, from 12-1 p.m. ET [if you are unable to attend live, a recording link will be sent to all registrants]
Where: SOCHE Zoom platform (link sent at least 24 hours prior to event)
Cost:
- Personnel from SOCHE member schools: $5
- Personnel from NON-member schools/organizations: $10
- Students: FREE
Questions? Contact Mindy Claggett at SOCHE
Student Registration Fee Policy
Registration Cancellation Policy
REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT WILL CLOSE ON SUNDAY, NOV. 9.
About the Presenter
Aaron Sturgill
Executive Director of Career Services
Ohio University
Aaron Sturgill is a higher education leader with over a decade of experience advancing student success through career development, strategic partnerships, and campus-wide collaboration. As the Executive Director of Career Services at Ohio University, he leads efforts to create a “Career Competent Campus,” ensuring every student has access to meaningful career support. Aaron is passionate about equity, innovation, and empowering students to envision futures that align with their values and goals. He regularly presents and consults on best practices in career coaching.
