Request a Classroom Presentation
The Career Success Center offers free, customized presentations and workshops to support your students’ career development. Faculty at the University of Southern Indiana can request a session led by a member of our CSC Team.
We kindly ask for at least two weeks' notice for all presentation requests to ensure availability and preparation time.
Popular presentation topics include:
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-Résumé and Cover Letter Writing
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-Interview Preparation
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-Job Search and Networking Strategies
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-LinkedIn and Online Presence
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-Introduction to Career Launch
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-Practicing with Video Mock Interviews
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-“What Can I Do with a Major In ______?”
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-Custom topics tailored to your course content
Support for Faculty-Led Internships
The Career Success Center partners with faculty to support and enhance department-led internship courses. We offer a range of resources and tools to help streamline the internship experience for both faculty and students.
We can assist your department by providing the following:
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Blackboard Course Shell – A ready-to-use platform that can be customized to fit your course needs.
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Mid-Term and Final Evaluations – Standardized evaluation forms to collect supervisor feedback on student performance.
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Internship Tracking through Career Launch – Easily monitor student internship details, including site information, supervisor contacts, and learning objectives.
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Work Hours Tracking – Students can log their internship hours directly in Career Launch for easy verification.
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Sample Syllabi – Access to example syllabi to help you structure your internship course effectively.
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Guidance on Course Development – Personalized support to help you design a new internship course or refine an existing one to meet departmental goals and academic standards.
Whether you're just getting started or looking to improve your current internship course, the Career Success Center is here to help. Contact us to schedule a consultation or to learn more about available resources.
The Career Success Center offers GENS 399, a course designed for students who wish to earn 1 to 3 academic credit hours for a qualified internship experience. Faculty and staff are encouraged to refer students to our office to learn more and register.
About GENS 399:
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-Students are enrolled in a course section led by Career Success Center staff.
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-The course is graded on a pass/no pass basis.
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-Students gain access to a Blackboard course site and complete a small number of assignments, including:
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-A learning agreement
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-A mid-term evaluation
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-A final evaluation
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Credit hours are based on the total number of internship work hours completed:
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-50 hours = 1 credit hour
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-100 hours = 2 credit hours
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-150 hours = 3 credit hours
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This course is an excellent way to help students gain academic recognition for their professional experience.
Internship Reporting
If you know of a student who has recently completed or is currently participating in an internship, please encourage them to self-report the experience through USI Career Launch by clicking the "Report Your Internship" link.
Faculty who supervise internships can view student-reported internships in Career Launch - send a list of your registered students to our staff and we will assign them to you when complete the online internship form.
To request a report on internships or career outcomes for your department, please contact the Career Success Center.
Helpful Resources:
About Career Launch
Career Launch is the official platform used by the Career Success Center to track all University of Southern Indiana student internships and career outcomes. Faculty can also use Career Launch to:
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View current job and internship postings
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Explore upcoming career events on campus
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Monitor student-reported internship activity
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Access departmental reports upon request
Faculty can request Career Launch access by clicking the Career Launch icon on myUSI or by contacting us via email.
We also offer student-view accounts for faculty who wish to explore the platform as students see it. This can be a helpful tool for advising and classroom demonstrations.
Hiring Student Workers
USI departments and offices looking to hire student workers should post their openings through a Career Launch EMPLOYER ACCOUNT, the university’s centralized platform for student employment. All USI students can access Career Launch via their myUSI dashboard, where they can easily search for on-campus jobs, making it simple to connect with potential student employees.
To post your student worker position, please email the Career Success Center a brief job description, how students should apply and any other specific details.
Work-Study Eligibility
For positions funded through the Federal Work-Study program, you can contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance for a list of students who are eligible. Wages for these students are partially covered by federal funds.
Interview and Hiring Best Practices
When interviewing student worker candidates, hiring supervisors should:
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Clearly explain the job duties and expectations.
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Ask the following required question after reviewing the job functions:
“Can you perform all of these functions, with or without accommodation?”
This is a yes or no question and is not intended to initiate a conversation about a disability or accommodations. Supervisors may clarify this as needed.
Interview Accommodations
If a student requires accommodations for the interview, they should notify the person scheduling the interview. If an accommodation is needed, direct the student to Human Resources at 812-464-1840.
Post-Hire Accommodation Requests
If a student discloses a need for accommodation after being hired, supervisors should refer them to 812-465-7101 for assistance.
The Next Destination Survey collects information about the post-graduation plans of University of Southern Indiana students, including employment, continuing education, military service, and other outcomes.
If you have questions about the survey, access to the data or how the data is used, please contact the Career Success Center or the Office of Institutional Analytics.
Students who are graduating should be directed to complete the online survey.
Career Success Center
The Career Success Center at the University of Southern Indiana empowers students and alumni to explore career paths, gain experience, and achieve meaningful post-graduation outcomes. We partner with faculty, employers, and the campus community to connect classroom learning with real-world opportunities. Our Mission: To support students in building the skills, experiences, and connections needed to succeed in their careers—during college and beyond.
National Association of College and Employers
The Career Success Center staff are proud members of the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE). This affiliation connects us to the latest industry standards, best practices, and cutting-edge research in career services and talent development. By staying engaged with NACE, we ensure that students receive high-quality career support, the university maintains strong employer partnerships, and employers benefit from well-prepared, career-ready graduates.
Professional Organizations
The Career Success Center staff actively participate in Midwest ACE and other leading professional organizations. These memberships keep our team connected to regional and national best practices, emerging trends, and collaborative networks in career development. This involvement helps us deliver exceptional services, strengthen relationships with employers, and provide students with up-to-date resources and opportunities tailored to today’s job market.