Appppllaaauuussseeee

It should probably not come as any surprise to you that I have a special pair of plastic hands that can clap really loud. If I could clap for all of you over the internet, then you would all be treated to a really great, big round of applause.

Since I lack the ability to project myself over the wireless networks, I can only reiterate how truly proud I am of all of you.

And remember the celebration we had Wednesday...

Marble cake with rasperry filling and whipped cream frosting!

And cutting the cake! Oh my goodness, I cut really big pieces.
And, I still had about 1/3 of the cake left.

And, oooh, your Certificates of Completion.

So prettty...

And then you all surprised me!

I was so nervous.

I didn't know what to do with myself.

So, i just tugged on my shirt and smiled awkwardly.

I couldn't search for the right words of appreciation in my head.

I tried to go into my brain, but my heart was thumping.

I was speechless.

THANK YOU!

is not enough
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Congratulations to KESHA!!!!

Congratulations to our very own Kesha Miller!

She will be new Student Affairs Advisor

at the School of Pharmacy and Pharmacology!
This is a brand new position, and

we are so proud of you!

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Good-bye to Alexis!

Alexis O'Banion said her farewells to her department at UC San Diego Medical Center Marketing on last Friday, and she mentioned how she would not have "traded a minute of [her four years at UCSD] for all of the money in the world." She resigned from the position, and she' welcomes anyone to reach her anytime at alexis.obanion@gmail.com.

Farewell, Alexis!
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Final Survey Evaluation -- Postponed until early next week

Instead of rolling out the final survey evaluation out today, I'll be sending it out early next week instead. In conjunction with this final survey, you will receive a PDF copy of your original application of the program.

Many of the questions ask you to reflect on your original expectations of the program and compare those to what you actually experienced and learned.

Thanks for being patient about this last survey.

U Rock!
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MBTI Revisited Slides

Are you ready?

Here you go...

To check out the slides from Grace Balch's MBTI Revisited presentation, you'll be directed to the Sharepoint site.

Sharepoint is the wave of the future. You'll see that this site has been set up for all the Staff Ed classes. I poked around, and it looks like Staff Ed hasn't put any on there yet, but I bet they're coming.

If the link does not work, then visit the site the old-fashioned way:
Click on: https://hrpartners.ucsd.edu/Training/CourseMaterials/default.aspx
Click on "Course Materials" (located on the left side bar)
Click on "Professional Skills and Course Development" (see middle of the page)
Click on "Academic Affairs UExplore" (first folder in the middle of the page)

Enjoy!
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Final Program Evaluation Coming Soon!

On Friday, I'll send you the Final Program Evaluation!

Thanks in advance for sharing your feedback!
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Survey Monkey is calling!

What did you think?

Please let us know what you thought about today's presentations.

Your opinions count--we use your feedback to improve the Program and better meet your professional needs.

And…would you please consider filling them out by Friday, June 26th?

Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Revisited (June 17, 2009)
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=a0QlNXyuCHhQPb89XMtMpQ_3d_3d

Information Technology Career Overview (June 17, 2009)
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=ZgmbdJgq8f_2fQfxK7TL0Hgw_3d_3d

Facilities Management Career Overview (June 17, 2009)
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=NihzizFpDnCPLUEHWTsa8w_3d_3d

Laboratory Research Career Overview (June 17, 2009)
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=iMApR9KO5ezeN2YIumJBlw_3d_3d

Thank you for filling our your surveys!!!!

If you have questions, just give me a bzzzz at ext 2-7990.

Congratulations on completing UExplore!

Summer get-together

You asked for it!

You're getting it!

This summer, we'll make a date for a lollapalooza* of Q&A.

At this summer UExplore session, you are invited to participate in a panel discussion with Academic Affairs human resource managers. At this session, you can bring all the questions you haven't had answered yet, and these hiring authorities will share all their pearls of wisdom.

Don't know what I'm talking about?

Well, I'm thinking of questions I've heard, read, (and overheard) like:
1) What do I need to say in an interview to get the job?
2) When is it appropriate to break out my professional portfolio?
3) How do I make a great first impression?
4) What do I write in a "thank you" note?
5) How can I present myself as the best candidate for the job?
6) At what point in time can I negotiate salary?
7) Is it a good idea for me to send my resume and cover letter to the HR manager even before my application has been referred?
8) What are the prospects for my hire in this field?
9) What are the biggest "no-no's" in a job interview?
10) What can I ask in an interview to figure out if this is the right job and department for me?

More details to come....

**lol⋅la⋅pa⋅loo⋅za 
[lol-uh-puh-loo-zuh]
–noun
Slang
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
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Certificates of Completion

When you look in the mirror each morning, you know what you see?

I'll tell you what: a UExplorer!

And, next month, we'll be celebrating your completion of the UExplore program. Woo hoo!

UExplorers scheduled to receive their certificates of completion are those whose total pre-approved Program absences will not have exceeded two (2) by June 17, 2009.

For UExplorers with more than 2 pre-approved absences, you may receive your Certificate of Completion if you make-up the missed classes at next year's program.

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