Communities of Practice
CDPI is excited to invite you to join one or more of the Communities of Practice. This time is for informal conversations to share your experiences, receive guidance and opportunities for brainstorming, and thrive in and be empowered by community.
Coaching and Advising
Hosted by Bryson Maesch, CDPI Treasurer, this Community of Practice focuses on conversations regarding career coaching best practices and improving equity-minded and culturally-relevant coaching strategies.
Upcoming Meetings:
Friday, January 20th, 2023 at 12-1pm
Friday, February 17th, 2023 at 12-1pm
Friday, March 17th, 2023 at 12-1pm
Friday, April 21st, 2023 at 12-1pm
Curriculum Development
Hosted by Keely Floyd, CDPI President, this Community of Practice will focus on conversations around developing and teaching career development focused classes and how career development can be further integrated into your institution's overall curriculum.
Upcoming Meetings:
Tuesday, February 14th, 2023 at 9-10am
Wednesday, March 22nd, 2023 at 3-4pm
Friday, April 14th, 2023 at 9-10am
Check back soon for the link to register!
Directors and Chief Career Development Officers
Hosted by David Cross, CDPI Director of Member Services, this Community of Practice is focused on supporting those who lead and manage career centers.
Upcoming Meetings:
Thursday, February 2nd, 2023 at 12-1pm
Thursday, March 2nd, 2023 at 12-1pm
Thursday, April 6th, 2023 at 12-1pm
Thursday, May 4th, 2023 at 12-1pm
Employer Relations
Hosted by Karly Clayton, CDPI Past-President, this Community of Practice is designed for any career services professionals who directly work with developing relationships with employers.
Next Meeting: Monday, February 28th, 2023 at 3-4pm
Graduate Students
Hosted by Lindsey Heben, CDPI Graduate Intern, this Community of Practice is designed for current graduate students, including but not limited to those in student affairs programs, who want to discuss and learn more about career services with fellow students.
Upcoming Meetings:
Thursday, February 16th, 2023 at 3-4pm
Friday, March 24th, 2023 at 3-4pm
Thursday, April 20th, 2023 at 3-4pm
Thursday, May 18th, 2023 at 3-4pm
Internships and Experiential Learning
Hosted by Kristine Schuster, CDPI Historian, this Community of Practice will focus on topics around internships and experiential learning. Bring your questions, ideas, and curiosities to talk with colleagues throughout the state.
Upcoming Meetings:
Friday, March 17th, 2023 at 10-11am
Friday, May 5th, 2023 at 10-11am
New Career Development Professionals
Hosted by Kevin Lema, CDPI Secretary, this Community of Practice is geared towards those who have been working for less than five years in career services.
Upcoming Meetings:
Tuesday, February 21st, 2023 at 12-1pm
Tuesday, March 21st, 2023 at 12-1pm
Tuesday, April 18th, 2023 at 12-1pm
Student Employment
Hosted by Lea Staedtler, CDPI Internship Program Coordinator, this Community of Practice focuses on conversations around developing, growing, and managing on-campus student employment and improving the student employment experience and outcome.
Upcoming Meetings:
Tuesday, February 7th, 2023 at 4-5pm
Tuesday, March 7th, 2023 at 4-5pm
Tuesday, April 4th, 2023 at 4-5pm