Personal Development Programs

(Golden Opportunities Career Services also count for PDP credit)

CHAMPS Life Skills: Commitment to Personal Development
To support the development of a well-balanced lifestyle for student-athletes, encouraging emotional well-being, personal growth and decision-making skills.

Upper-class student-athletes (first and fifth year student-athletes have different requirements) are required to attend two programs during the school year. It is MANDATORY that ALL first-year and transfer student-athletes attend the gender violence presentation in the spring. The dates, times, locations, and topics are posted on flyers for each team and are sent as email reminders periodically.

*Each team has the option to have programs that are catered to the needs of their individual team. Please contact Peyton or Anissa to discuss options for your team.

If you have any questions or concerns, please call our offices at 612-624-5834 or 612-625-1544.

Requirements:

First-year student-athletes: Attend CLA-1003 class and sexual violence prevention program.

First-year student-athletes who didn’t take CLA-1003: Attend one program and the sexual violence prevention program.

Transfer student-athletes: Attend one program and the sexual violence prevention program.

Sophomores and Juniors: Attend two programs during the school year.

Seniors: Attend one program and turn in a resume for the Student-athlete Resume Book.

5th year Seniors: Turn in a resume for the Student-athlete Resume Book.

List of Personal Development Programs offered in 2005-2006

Career Night with Northwestern Mutual Financial Network
Applying to Law School
Job-Search Strategies
Community Engagement Scholars Program
Teach for America Informational Session
Career Fair Preparation, Grad Student Approach
Permanent Resident - H-1B Visa Workshops for International Students
National Student Exchange Informational Session
Resumes and Cover Letter Workshops
Graduate and Professional Student Career Fair
Job and Internship Fair
Effective Interviewing
Around the World in 120 Minutes
First Step Meeting- Teaching English Abroad
South Asian Community
Networking for Dummies
Healthy Eating and Cooking
Hmong Culture
Dental Hygiene Informational Session
Nursing Informational Session (BSN)
Exploring Interest and Majors
"M" Club Career Panel
SEX is NOT a Four Letter Word
Martin Luther King III speaks on his father's vision
Environmental Career and Internship Fair
Thrivent Financial presents "Financial Planning 101"
HealthWorks Fair2006
2nd Annual Sports Career Fair
Spring Activities Fair
Minneapolis Nonprofit Career Fair
Informational session with Stryker Medical
11th Annual Transportation Career Expo
Business Careers for CLA Majors
2005 Sports Internship Fair
Writing a Winning Personal Statement for Health Professional School
Health Career Fair: Exploring Your Future
Job Jolt: A Must Attend Event for Juniors
Panel Discussion: Wide Road to Law School
The Art Behind Team Building and Group Dynamics
Graduate & Professional School Day
Experiential Opportunities in Health Care Workshop
Leadership Opportunities on Campus
St. Paul Campus Career Fair
Etiquette Dinner
Cintas Informational Meeting
Government Job and Internship Fair
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender People in Leadership
21st Century Leadership In a Changing World
What Can I Do with a Major in the Arts?
Managing Conflict as Leaders
Leadership Communication: Telling Your Leadership Story
Community Involvement Fair
Interviewing for Health Professional School
Pre Med I
Alcohol Education presented by S.N.A.P.
Be-WISE-er: Alcohol Education presented by S.N.A.P.
Managing Student Finances

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