Month: October 2019

KG Spotlights - Knowledge Group Updates

Join a SoACE Knowledge Group

October 28, 2019 by 0 Comments

SoACE Knowledge Groups (KGs) offer members the opportunity to learn about and contribute to different facets that guide our profession. By joining a Knowledge Group, you have access to a specialized forum that addresses current challenges, trends, and questions you face in your work. Learn from the experiences and best practices of your colleagues, find content specific resources and tools, and network with other professionals in the field through SoACE Knowledge Groups. Each KG has it’s very own Slack Channel to continue discussion and share resources.

Below is information on each KG. SoACE Members are always welcome to join KGs by logging into your SoACE account and submitting this form.

Administration:  Directors and administrative staff who have management responsibilities including strategic planning, budgeting, staffing, research, outcomes, legal issues, etc. Chair: Tiffany Johnson from Arkansas State University tijohnson@astate.edu 

Assessment and Data Analytics:  Members who utilize various forms of data/surveys to track student/employee success, improve services and other means of assessing program effectiveness. Chair: Abdullah Abdul Kuder from Texas A&M University abdul25792@exchange.tamu.edu  

Career Advising/Counseling:  Members who counsel and advise students and alumni on various stages of career development from choosing career/major to job search strategies. Chair: Nadirah Pippen from UNC Wilmington pippenn@uncw.edu  

Employer:  Members working for employing organizations/businesses involved in college relations and recruitment. Chair: Jessenia Morales from Enterprise Holdings Jessenia.C.Morales@ehi.com 

Employer Relations:  Members working for institutions of higher education who develop and sustain employer partnerships, coordinate on campus recruitment and employer involvement, etc. Chair: Dia Buchanan from University of Mississippi dia@career.olemiss.edu 

Experiential Education:  Members who are involved in aspects of experiential education and student employment. Chair: Wesley Dickens from Ole Miss wdickens@bus.olemiss.edu 

Small Colleges and Universities: Members working for institutions of higher education who’s enrollment is less than 6500 students. Chair: Heather Wheeler from Texas A&M University heather.wheeler@tamuct.edu 

Technology:  Members who design, implement, coordinate, update, and/or facilitate technological support for programs, social media and services. Chair: Laura Kalb from Trinity University lkalb@trinity.edu 

 

Find more information on SoACE Knowledge Groups here: https://www.soace.org/knowledge-groups

Conference Updates

#SoACE19 Conference Keynote: Shannon A. Brown

October 18, 2019 by 0 Comments

Shannon BrownShannon A. Brown is the Senior Vice President of Eastern Division U.S. Operations and Chief Diversity Officer at FedEx Express, the world’s largest express transportation company. In this role, Brown is responsible for station, hub and ramp operations in the eastern U.S. region. As Chief Diversity Officer, his work also includes maintaining an effective diversity and inclusion environment where every team member is valued and has an equal opportunity to succeed. Brown embodies the company’s shared commitment “to make every FedEx experience outstanding” and through his leadership has established a workforce dedicated to delivering the best customer service.

He began his career at FedEx in 1978 as a package handler at the Memphis World Hub. As he advanced in his career, he continued to demonstrate exceptional leadership qualities and a strong commitment to service. His executive achievements also include serving as Senior Vice President and Chief HR/Diversity Officer at FedEx Express and as Senior Vice President of HR at FedEx Ground. He has attained many honors, including multiple FedEx Five Star Awards and the CEO Five Star Award.

Brown is actively involved with a variety of corporate, academic, and nonprofit institutions. He currently serves as a director of BancorpSouth, Inc., a financial holding company. Additionally, he was appointed by former Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam to the Advisory Board of Western Governors University. He also holds board memberships with the Intermodal Transportation Institute at the University of Denver, and the Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas. His dedication to community service includes membership on the Central Board of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Memphis. His background also includes service as past Chairman of the Board for United Way of the Mid-South.

His outstanding professional and civic leadership achievements have brought him to the forefront of media attention. Brown has been named to Black Enterprise magazine’s lists of “100 Most Powerful Executives in Corporate America” and “Top Executives in Corporate Diversity,” as well as Savoy magazine’s “Top 100 Most Influential Executives in Corporate America.” He is also a member of the Executive Leadership Council (ELC) and was featured in Forbes magazine’s “Diversity at the Top” edition honoring the ELC’s 30th anniversary.

Brown is a recipient of the National-Louis University Distinguished Alumni Award and was inducted into the Memphis City Schools Alumni Hall of Fame. His educational background includes a bachelor’s degree from National-Louis University in Chicago and a master’s degree from the University of Denver. He currently resides in Memphis, TN.

You can register for the SoACE 2019 Conference here: https://www.soace.org/conference-registration- 

SoACE Updates

Nominate for a SoACE Board position today

October 11, 2019 by 0 Comments

The Southern Association of Colleges and Employers offers opportunities to contribute to the association and profession by serving on the Board of Directors. Today, October 11th, is the last day to nominate a colleague or yourself for one of the available open Board positions. Below are testimonials from previous and current SoACE leaders sharing their experience and benefits of serving on the SoACE Board.

“Due to a resignation before or soon after the first SoACE Board was formed, I was fortunate to be asked to serve in the President Elect position from the employer side of recruiting. The opportunity to serve with and learn from the exceptionally talented Board Members of our organization as well as the other ACE’s across the country was a wonderful experience that I cherish to this day.” Donnie Brown- Tindall Corporation (retired)

“Serving in a leadership role provided an opportunity to give back to the profession I love by helping to shape this important association and our future work. Working with such talented professionals to envision and realize impactful change was what I enjoyed the most.” Tim Harding- The University of Tampa

“I pursued a leadership role in SoACE because I love being involved and giving back to an association that seeks to better its membership.I have really enjoyed building relationships with my peers from across the region through collaborating with them on the board and other committees.” Charlie Wilder- Auburn University

“At this particular point in my career, I was looking into leadership opportunities with my current company, so being in a leadership role within SoACE allowed me to develop leadership skills and talents that I firmly believe moved me from my individual contributor role (at that time) to the leadership role I hold now. Many of the people on the Board were people I knew, but I knew them in a different context, so it made it even easier to reach out to them when I now knew them beyond just a career services professional / employer relationship.” Wayne Hampton- Disney Campus Recruiting

“SoACE leadership was to bring people together to achieve a common goal to educate, inspire and inclusively grow for the SoACE organization.” Jay Killough- Texas Tech University

“Serving on the board for SoACE was honestly one of the most valuable professional experiences of my career. My goal going in was to be able to give back and contribute to an organization that has been such a supportive force over the years. However, the experience gave me the greatest opportunity to learn, grow, and to develop deep relationships with other career professionals I now consider dear friends.” Jessica Cates- Texas Christian University

“Ability to give back to SoACE, an organization that does so much to educate and connect professionals in the college recruiting field. Hard to pick just one but will have to say the opportunity to build stronger relationships with my SoACE colleagues.” Kelly Lerch- Enterprise Holdings

You can read more about the available board positions here: https://www.soace.org/board-position-descriptions

Nominate a fellow member or yourself for a board position at the following link: SoACE Board Nomination Form