2015-2016 UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE DECLARED MAJORS

For a comprehensive list of majors, visit ucmo.edu/majors.

STUDENT fACTS fALL 2014

SChEDULE Of SpECiAL EvENTS

Male 6,230 46%

Female 7,149 54%

Caucasian 8,039 61%

Minority 5,430 39%*

Countries Represented 61

Missouri Residents 10,302 77%

Number of States Represented 42

* Includes 14% international student population

ucmo.edu/factbook

Fall Career expoWednesday, october 7, 2015 | 1-4 p.mThis event is for employers recruiting from all disciplines (except nursing, speech pathology/audiology and education) for internship and full-time opportunities. Graduate schools and other professional schools are also encouraged to attend this event.

B.I.G. (BusIness, Industry and Government) IntervIeW daythursday, october 8, 2015 | 8 a.m.-5 p.m.Employers will conduct interviews for internship and full-time positions the day following the Fall Career Expo.

eduCatIon IntervIeW dayWednesday, october 21, 2015 | noon-5 p.m.School districts will conduct interviews with current student teachers, students who are within a semester of student teaching and alumni.

employer moCk IntervIeW Weeks Fall: november 2–6, 2015 spring: april 4-8, 2016This is a great way for students to prepare themselves for the job search process and for you to promote visibility of your organization on campus as well as preview our up-and-coming talent at UCM.

sprInG Career expoWednesday, February 24, 2016 | 1-4 p.m.This event is for employers recruiting from all disciplines (except nursing, speech pathology/audiology and education) for internship and full-time opportunities.

B.I.G. (BusIness, Industry and Government) IntervIeW daythursday, February 25, 2016 | 8 a.m.-5 p.m.Employers will conduct interviews for summer, internship and full-time positions the day following the Spring Career Expo.

eduCatIon Career expoWednesday, march 16, 2016 | 9-11 a.m.This is a recruiting event for school districts and private schools seeking teaching, counseling, speech-language pathology and all education administration candidates.

eduCatIon IntervIeW dayWednesday, march 30, 2016 | 8 a.m.-5 p.m.School districts will conduct interviews with current student teachers, students who are within a semester of student teaching and alumni.

the list of accreditations through national associations continues to grow. they include:• American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences • American Council for Construction Education • American Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics • American Library Association • American Speech-Language-Hearing Association • Applied Science Accreditation Commission of ABET • Association for Childhood Education International • Association for Educational Communications and Technology • Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) -International • Aviation Accreditation Board International • Commission on the Accreditation of Athletic Training Education • Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education• Commission on English Language Program Accreditation • Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs • Council for Exceptional Children • Council on Social Work Education • Council for Technical Teacher Education • Educational Leadership Constituent Council • International Reading Association • Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education • National Association for the Education of Young children • National Association of Schools of Art and Design • National Association of Schools of Music • National Association of Schools of Theatre • National Association for Sport and Physical Education • National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education • National Council for the Social Studies • National Council of Teachers of Mathematics • National Middle School Association • National Science Teacher Association

why EMpLOyERS ChOOSE UCM GRADUATES

fiRST DESTiNATiON SUCCESS RATE 5 yEAR TREND

*13-14 year is a first year destination success rate and the previous years are employment rates

2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14

92.0% 90.5% 91.5% 94.4% 97.0%

arts, Humanities, and social sciences B m other School of Visual and Performing Arts Department of Music 225 57 Department of Theatre and Dance 110 8 Department of Art and Design 411 Department of English and Philosophy 174 51 1GCDepartment of History and Anthropology 217 26 Department of Government, International Studies, and Languages 168 Includes Modern Languages and Political Science Department of Communication and Sociology 491 106 1 GC Includes Religious Studies and Women, Gender and Sexuality 1,796 248 2education Career and Technology Education 79 192 8 GC, 51 ESChild and Family Development 194 Counselor Education 80 25 ESElementary and Early Childhood Education 618 86 Educational Foundations and Literacy 109 325 4 ESSpecial Education 135 39 1 ESEducational Leadership and Human Development 156 143 ES, 19 EdDLibrary Science and Information Services 1 121 18 ES 1,136 999 269Harmon College of Business and professional studies School of Business Administration Department of Economics, Finance and Marketing 497 School of Accountancy and Computer Information Systems 385 383 Department of Management 525 Includes Entrepreneurship and Social Enterprise, Hotel and Restaurant Administration, and Hospitality Management Other MBA’s 110 School of Professional Studies Missouri Safety Center Includes Crisis and Disaster Management and Missouri Safety Center 117 1 GC Department of Aviation 279 68 Department of Criminal Justice 740 148 Department Communication Disorders and Social Work 356 85 2,899 794 1 Health, science, and technology School of Health Professions Department of Nursing 894 188 Department of Nutrition and Kinesiology 873 209 Includes Athletic Training, Dietetics, Health Studies, Physical Education and Sport Management Department of Psychological Science 372 21 Department of Biology and Agriculture 677 40 School of Environmental, Physical and Applied Sciences 427 116 4 GC Includes Chemistry, Earth Science, Geography, Physics, and Safety Sciences School of Technology 894 115 26 PhD Includes Automotive Technology Management, Construction Management, Design and Drafting Technology, Electronics Technology, Engineering Technology, Fashion, Graphic Technologies, Innovative Technologies, Photography, Technology Department of Mathematics and Computer Science 320 753 4,457 1,442 30

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ONLiNE RECRUiTiNGmules4HIreRegister with Mules4Hire, our web-based system through NACELink. As a registered employer, you have access to and can update company information, manage interview schedules, conduct résumé searches, and post job opportunities. All UCM students and alumni have access to this web-based recruiting system.

joB postInGsPost your part-time, summer, internship, and full-time job opportunities on our website through your Mules4Hire account at ucmo.edu/career/employers. For additional assistance contact us at 660-543-4420 or recruiter@ucmo.edu.

onlIne résumé Books and résumé reFerralsDon’t wait for candidates to follow-up with your posting. Gather candidate information by requesting résumés of students that meet your criteria. Our office can provide you résumés by email and you can start immediately with candidate reviews and follow-ups. Want to browse candidates’ résumés? Make sure you have access to electronic résumé books and search by major, keyword, or graduation date.

ON-CAMpUS RECRUiTiNGInFormatIon sessIons/Classroom presentatIonsFace-to-face group time is a wonderful way to present your organization to students and faculty. It is an effective way to share information with students scheduled for upcoming interviews or to promote an upcoming interview schedule. We will reserve rooms, order necessary equipment and refreshments upon request. Plan ahead and schedule your date early to ensure maximum student participation.

on-Campus IntervIeWsSchedule your date early. You can choose to have a pre-select schedule (allows you to preview resumes prior to making selections) or an open schedule (allows candidates to immediately select an interview time). Both methods target the candidates that meet your qualifications. Our office works with key faculty and staff on campus to market your campus interview day to students. To schedule your date, log in to your Mules4Hire account atucmo.edu/career/employers or contact our office at 660-543-4379 or by email at recruiter@ucmo.edu.

reCruItInG eventsCareer Services will host several career events during the 2015-2016 academic year. These events allow recruiters to interact with hundreds of students and faculty from many degree programs. Online registration will be available for many of these events at ucmo.edu/career/employers. Details on these events are noted under the “Schedule of Special Events” section of this brochure.

Following our Fall and Spring Career Expos, we host B.I.G. (Business, Industry, Government) Interview Days. This allows you to build your interview schedule with potential candidates you meet at the Career Expo. This is a convenient way to complete a recruiting visit. Space is limited for B.I.G. Day, so requests are met on a first-come, first-served basis and are scheduled through your registration for the Career Expo.

employer moCk IntervIeW Week Each year, approximately 1,000 students are required to participate in a mock interview. Career Services will host one full week each semester for employer mock interviews. Pick a day that works best for you. Students greatly enjoy practicing their interviewing skills with professionals in their line of work. This is a great way for students to prepare themselves for the job search process and for you to promote visibility of your organization on campus, as well as to preview our up-and-coming talent at UCM.

Welcome!We appreciate your interest in recruiting and hiring University of Central Missouri (UCM) students and graduates. This snapshot of our students, our programs, and our services, is designed to acquaint you with how we can assist you in developing an effective recruiting strategy for you and your organization.

Our dedicated staff looks forward to assisting you with your recruiting needs throughout the 2015-2016 recruiting season.

RED ADvANTAGE pROGRAMThe red advantage partnership is an annual sponsorship program that offers four levels: Premier, Executive, Peer Mentor or Community. By participating as a partner, you will increase awareness of your organization’s brand and enhance your talent acquisition efforts at UCM. red advantage partners are essential to building programs and career opportunities for UCM students. To view the details outlining the program, visit our website at ucmo.edu/career/employers or contact our office at 660-543-4379 or email at recruiter@ucmo.edu.

RECRUiTiNG STRATEGiESThe Career Services Center offers these opportunities for recruiting students. Please discuss your needs and objectives with a Career Services staff member to best plan your strategy by calling 660-543-4420.

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