The President's Pen

When I first considered working with the SACE leadership, I was motivated by the opportunities to grow professionally and personally. After I got to work, I saw how MANY opportunities there were.

More than half of my 17 years with Sherwin-Williams have been in recruiting and college relations as an Area Human Resources Manager. I joined SACE in 2000 with the belief that my association with like-minded professionals would help me to better meet my company’s needs. I underestimated SACE’s value to me and to the company. The help and support of my peers in the organization have inspired me to dedicate myself to making SACE the best it can be as we celebrate 60 years of bringing together colleges and employers.

For SACE, the 2006-2007 year dawns as one of the most interesting yet. As we navigate our way toward the merger with SWACE, we will face new challenges that help us grow and learn. We will make new friends and hear different points of view. As we reaffirm our mission and purpose, we will find unique ways to make us stronger. This exciting year will not be an end for us but the beginning of a better, stronger alliance!

I am looking forward to serving you!

Jeff Wetherald, The Sherwin-Williams Company

SACE Conference 2006 Update

Remember. Imagine. Engage.

Excitement is in the air! The smell of peaches and the crack of a baseball bat draw us to the heart of Atlanta, GA. This December 2006, join us there to pause and reflect and Remember 60 years of SACE excellence, Imagine how we can affect the future of SACE and Engage in lively educational workshops, networking, and special events with your peers.

Join us for our 60th Anniversary Celebration in Atlanta, GA, December 4-6, 2006 at the Sheraton Midtown Atlanta Hotel at Colony Square. Early-bird deadline to register at a significant discount is on November 1, 2006.

Our Program Committee is hard at work finalizing keynote speakers and breakout sessions. Workshop topics will be announced the end of July - check the conference web site for more info!

Wonderful social events are being planned such as:

• A group trip to the new Georgia Aquarium
  Georgia Aquarium opened on November 23rd as the World’s Largest Aquarium. With 8 million gallons of fresh and marine water, and more than 100,000 animals representing 500 species from around the globe, you’re sure to see things you’ve never seen before!

• A networking session at Shout
  Sister restaurant to ever-popular Twist, Shout could have easily been dubbed "Flirt." The ultra-hip scene attracts patrons to its 18,000-square-foot space, which houses a sushi lounge, intimate dining areas and several bars. Midtowners sip fruity cocktails while hipsters jockey for the best viewing tables, where they eye an eclectic menu of tapas, pizza and sushi. For a great view and VIP people-watching, head to the Miami-esque rooftop lounge complete with private cabanas.

• Presidents’ reception at the High Museum
  The High Museum of Art, founded in 1905 as the Atlanta Art Association, is the leading art museum in the Southeastern United States. Located in Atlanta 's Midtown arts and business district, the High has over 11,000 works of art in its permanent collection.

Visit http://www.sace.net to learn more and register! See you all in December when we will all:

Remember, Imagine and Engage!

Leslie Wright, The University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Printing & Publicity Co-Chair

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SACE & SWACE Resolution Letter

Following is the content of the email message that was sent to both SACE and SWACE memberships, immediately following the joint SACE-SWACE Board Meeting at the SWACE Conference in New Orleans, on June 27, 2006. The Resolution Letter was drafted by then-Presidents of both organizations, Tracy Powers of SACE and Randy Wilson of SWACE.

Dear SACE/SWACE members:

It is with great excitement that we announce that the SACE and SWACE Boards have voted to accept the merger of the two associations. Recently, the members of both Boards signed a resolution that paves the way for completing the merger process. This symbolic event represents an historic point in the legacy of the professional associations of our regions. These events lead to the presentation of the proposed merger for your vote of approval.

The Merger Implementation Task Force presented a list of recommendations that still needs to be completed and accepted by the incoming leadership. One of the recommendations was for a name for the new association, Southern Association of Colleges and Employers, Southern ACE, or SoACE.

There are many steps still to be taken to finalize the merger. We are confident that the incoming Presidents and Boards will effectively manage the strategic effort that will lead to the successful merger of the two associations.

We would also like to thank the Merger Implementation Task Force members for their time and dedication in meeting our aggressive goals. They have provided a strong foundation on which our new organization will be built.

Tracy Powers,
Past President, SACE

Randy Wilson
President, SWACE

Past President's Report

Dear SACE Members:

It is hard to believe that it is already July and my term as SACE President is complete. Thanking every individual who has contributed to a year of great success is a huge task because we are fortunate to have a very engaged membership. Due to the enthusiasm and hard work many of you have given SACE, we created:

• exceptional programs provided as a result of the conference committee’s hard work
• a blog to communicate about our colleagues who were impacted by hurricane damage
• conference scholarship funds to assist members who were impacted by the hurricanes
• a dedication of resource room materials to career centers impacted by the hurricanes
• an extended number of webinar offerings
• a fiscal affairs manual (adopted this year by the board) to strengthen how we manage association funds
• a reinstatement of the online events calendar making it easier for all of us to obtain and compare career fair and other event dates
• now available, a searchable database of online career center resources, such as workshop materials and annual reports

As you can tell, we have been dedicated to moving the association forward in a year that also involved intense work on forging the path toward merging with SWACE. It has been exciting to help continue building SACE as we embark on becoming a larger region that will be rich with resources that contribute to your professional development and expand your opportunities for networking.

Sincerely,
Tracy Powers, University of South Carolina
Past President

NACE National Meeting and Exposition Update

May 30 through June 2, NACE celebrated its 50th anniversary in style at the annual National Meeting and Exposition in Anaheim, California. Over 1,400 college and employer representatives from across the country gathered to help honor the organization’s past, discuss current issues and trends, and prepare for the challenges of tomorrow.

Famed National Geographic photographer Steve Uzzell kicked off the conference with his uplifting presentation “Open Roads Open Minds: An Exploration of Creative Problem Solving”. Noted authors Tom Peters (In Search of Excellence) and Barry Posner (The Leadership Challenge) discussed leadership in their meaningful keynote addresses. Over 65 outstanding presentations and sessions were offered on a variety of topics and interests throughout the four day event. On Thursday evening the 50th Anniversary Gala Celebration was held at The Grove of Anaheim where attendees kicked up their heels and danced the night away. Lalita Tademy author of Cane River concluded the conference on a high note, with an inspirational message about life, passion and following your dreams.

Congratulations to The University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill which was honored with the NACE/Chevron Award for Innovative Programs in Career Services for their ground-breaking program "Optimal Resume-College Version".

Thank you to all of our SACE members who attended and provided excellent representation of our region!

Christen Perry & Lindsey Pugh
Florida State University

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FSU Career Center highlights
Etiquette and Attire during
Professional Awareness Series

Proper dining etiquette and appropriate business attire were demonstrated in two separate events during the FSU Career Center’s first Professional Awareness Series held on February 7th and 8th.

Theme:
Professional Awareness 2006
Participants will P.A.I.D. (Professional Advice In Detail).

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Member Accomplishments & Updates

Katherine Cox has been promoted to Assistant Director of Career Services at Washington and Lee University. Congratulations Katherine!

Beverly Forbes, Liaison to the Batten College of Engineering and Technology, has been promoted to Director of Experiential Education at Old Dominion University Career Management Center. Beverly has a BS in Business Education/Office Administration from Old Dominion University, and worked as the Undergraduate Academic Advisor and Assistant to the Chairman of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering for 18 years, while completing her MS in Guidance and Counseling with College Student Personnel. Beverly returned to the University in July 2003 to serve as the Career Management Coordinator for the College of Engineering and Technology. For the past 3 years, she has been involved in developing and instituting new initiatives and programming for her college, as well as working with local and regional employers to develop more co-op, internships and full employment opportunities for ODU engineering students. Congratulations on your new position!

Andrea Harrell recently rejoined the Career Management Center staff at Old Dominion University as the new Assistant Director, Student Employment Manager. Andrea received both her Bachelors and Masters degrees from Old Dominion University. After a brief stint at Virginia Wesleyan College where she was the Director of Intercultural Programs, she has returned to her roots in a new role. Andrea has over 5 years of previous experience working in the Career Management Center with students, faculty and employers while attending ODU. She is excited to join the Career Management Center staff in a new capacity, and looks forward to working with local and on-campus employers to develop more full and part-time employment opportunities for ODU students. She also manages the Student Temporary Assist Team, Community Service Internship Programs and America Reads for Federal Work Study Students. Welcome back Andrea!

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Meet Our Members!

Or, Meet the Editor! In this issue we profile SACE Member and new SCOOP Content Editor, Lindsay Pugh, Florida State University.

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SCOOP Lites

From Mothers-in-Law to Stolen Trucks: Funny Reference Checking Stories
Paul W. Barada, Monster Salary and Negotiation Expert

Generally speaking, checking the references of candidates for employment is serious business. However, there are occasions when references make such funny comments that it's almost too difficult to continue the interview without being overcome by mirth. These stories have been contributed by several of my associates.

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Reports from the SACE Board and Committees

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Information Management Update

Professional Development Committee Update

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Regional Roundup -
Updates From The States

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Alabama

Florida

Kentucky

Louisiana

Mississippi

North Carolina

South Carolina

Tennessee

Virginia

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SACE Welcomes New & Transfer Members

In each issue we highlight those individuals who are new to SACE, through new memberships or transfers, since the last issue of SCOOP

A Special Thank You

My husband and I were overwhelmed by the number of SACE members who sent expressions of sympathy when our baby Tyler passed away. It is hard to express what we have experienced. Your caring, thoughtful notes certainly helped us feel supported during a very difficult time. Thank you.

Tracy, Shawn and McKenzie Powers

HOLD THE DATE -
WEBINAR - AUGUST 18

How do the new OFCCP regulatory approaches affect career services and employers?
Employers who are government contractors are facing new challenges when complying with new regulations that were announced in the Federal Register on October 7, 2005. These regulations which went into final effect on May 6, 2006 affect how employers will be treating students who apply for positions but also attend career fairs.

• As a government contractor, are you complying?
• As a college, are you preparing your students for what to expect?

Join us on August 18 from 12:00-1:30pm, for a webinar which will feature two employers discussing the impact of the regulations and the new candidate experience. Ashley Glenn of Enterprise Rent-a-Car and Gregg Paul of Genworth Financial lead the discussion of the new hot topic. Watch your email for registration information.

Thank You, Lindsay Seaborn!

Over the past year, Lindsay Seaborn, former Assistant Director for Employer Relations & Special Projects at the University of Florida, has done a fabulous job as the Content Editor for SCOOP. The newsletter has continued be a fun and informative way to keep our members connected.

Despite accepting a training position in the private sector and relocating to Birmingham, AL, Lindsay continued to serve as Content Editor through the end of the Spring Semester. Lindsay has also been extremely helpful in introducing and training the new Content Editor!

We truly appreciate Lindsay’s diligent contributions to SACE, and we wish her all the best in this new chapter of her life. Lindsay, on behalf of everyone in SACE, thank you!!! You will be missed!

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Meet Our Members

In this issue of SCOOP, we are pleased to highlight Lindsey Pugh, new SCOOP Content Editor and Assistant Director of Career Placement Services at Florida State University.

Where are you from and what’s your educational background?
I grew up in Richmond, Virginia and attended James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA where I received my Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Next, I was off to North Carolina where I earned my Master of Science in Counseling and Educational Development at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG).

How long have you been in your field?
I have just completed my first year as a full-time professional staff member, although I have worked in student affairs for the past three years. I was fortunate to work with the Office of Orientation at UNCG during my two years in graduate school, and completed internships both at UNCG and Greensboro College’s Career Centers. These experiences definitely solidified my passion for working with students at the university level. Currently, I am the liaison to the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering and operate our satellite office at the college. This unique role allows me to plan the annual Engineering Day Expo, communicate with employers, and advise students, as well as completing a variety of other projects and programs.

Hobbies?
I have been traveling a lot since I moved down here; there is so much to see! I also really enjoy running and playing just about any sport, right now mostly softball and golf. I also have two small dogs. We frequent the dog park and I must admit they are quite spoiled!

What do you like most about your job/career?
Everything! I love the variety. I am able to interact with students and professionals, other Career Center staff and faculty members. I also am able to do advising, presenting, and event planning; it definitely keeps things interesting! My first year at FSU has been a great experience!

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SCOOP Lites

Keeping It in the Family
One reference turned out to be the candidate's mother-in-law. When asked about his employability, she said, "I wouldn't hire him to do anything!" The candidate obviously thought he could pawn off a relative as a work-related reference who would say good things about him -- whoops.

The Reference Bribe
After completing an interview with a former supervisor, the following comment was volunteered: "I would recommend him for any position he applies for, and the fact that he's paying me to say that doesn't have anything to do with it."

Don't Quit Your Day Job
Not long ago, an associate interviewed a candidate's former supervisor, who described the candidate as a good worker and very capable, except on Mondays when he frequently came to work very tired. When asked why, the former supervisor said the candidate wrestled bears on the weekends, and it wore him out.

The Thief
The owner of a construction company who a candidate had listed as a reference was asked about job performance. He rated the candidate's overall performance as better than any other crew members. He couldn't think of any weaknesses in his former employee's performance or, for that matter, any areas that needed improvement. He also said the individual left the company on his own accord and was not fired. When asked, however, if he would hire this person again, he replied, "No! In fact the sheriff is still looking for him. He stole my truck when he left. Say, you folks wouldn't happen to know where he is right now, would you?"

Why Would You Hire Him Again?
One of my firm's most senior associates was checking a candidate's references for an engineering position. Throughout the interview the reference gave short, one- or two-word answers -- frequently a red flag. Finally, the reference checker asked, "Would you hire this person again?"

"Sure, as a librarian," replied the reference. The associate thought he was kidding and laughed. The reference added, "I mean it. If your client hires this guy, he needs to be put in a building by himself. He couldn't get along with anybody." After that, whenever a reference answers the question "Would you hire this person again?" affirmatively, we now ask, "For what type of position?"

A Degree of Forgery
Perhaps one of the most amusing stories was the time we were asked to verify a candidate's academic credentials. He claimed to have earned a degree from a college in Wales and even provided a copy of the diploma. Unable to confirm the degree any other way, we finally sent the copy of the diploma to the college. About two weeks later, we received a very nice letter from the school's registrar. It read, "First of all, if this had been a diploma from our university it would have been written in Latin, not in English. We hope your client will take an equally dim view of this sort of prevarication." Of course the amusement didn't extend to the person who had lied about the degree -- he was terminated.

Reference checking is a serious business, because it can have a profound impact on the employee selection process. But there are moments, as in any profession, when humorous things do happen. And if nothing else, when they do occur, they provide an amusing break from the routine of evaluating candidates' job performance.

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FSU Career Center highlights Etiquette and Attire
during Professional Awareness Series

Proper dining etiquette and appropriate business attire were demonstrated in two separate events during the FSU Career Center’s first Professional Awareness Series held on February 7th and 8th.

Theme:
Professional Awareness 2006
Participants will P.A.I.D. (Professional Advice In Detail).

“Dining for Success” was co-sponsored by the FSU Alumni Association and took place in the Alumni Center’s Grand Ballroom. KPMG, LLC representatives Jessica Maurer, CPA & Primary Recruiter, and Blane Ruschak, National Director of Campus Recruiting - used an entertaining approach to educate students, staff, and employers on the intricacies of business dinner etiquette. On Wednesday, February 8th, focus was shifted to attire as 11 students and 5 staff demonstrated the differences between business professional and business casual during “Dressing for Success:” A Fashion Show.

With both events, the Career Center made a conscious effort to directly involve students by realizing that “if we tell them, they forget. If we show them, they remember. If we involve them, they understand.”

Series sponsors and contributors included The Cabot Lodge; Caterpillar, Inc.; Dillard’s; E & J Gallo Winery; Estee Lauder; Haute Headz Salon; KPMG, LLP; Macy’s; The Ritz-Carlton/JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes; Target Corporation; FSU Alumni Association; FSU Career Center; FSU College of Business; FSU College of Engineering; the FSU College of Human Sciences; Classic Fare Catering; and the FSU Office of Academic and Professional Services. Special thanks go out to each of these organizations as well as the many others that worked so diligently to put these events together.

This is just one example of the collaboration the FSU Career Center works hard to obtain between our programming and employers.

Kawana Williams, Florida State University

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Regional Roundup ... Reports from the States

Alabama

Alabama Association of Colleges and Employers

The AACE Summer Conference was held June 5-7, 2006 at The Shoals Marriott Hotel & Spa in Florence, AL. The conference, themed “Building Bridges,” featured team-building exercises as well as a series of group and panel discussions/work sessions on topics pertinent to the recruiting profession. Tony Allen and Jeremy Weekly of Freed-Hardeman University in Henderson, TN opened our conference with a series of exercises designed to encourage motivation, communication, and leadership. Stacia Gaines of Samford and Keith Cullen of UAB led our employer and college members in discussions of the most important topics that we face today. The content of these sessions was passed on to two panel discussions for further discourse on our second day of the conference.

Carl MacDonald of Birmingham City Schools, Melanie Foose of Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Stacey Givens of ADTran, and Terra Thornton of Jacobs-Sverdrup, served as our panelists for our morning discussion of “What Employers Expect.” They discussed topics ranging from what on-campus activities they are most likely to participate in to what career centers can do to assist them in the recruiting process.

Forrest J. Cook, Jr. of NCP Solutions then led our entire group in a discussion of “Ethical issues in the technology based recruiting world.” Our group discussed services such as Facebook and MySpace and their impact on student communication. Cook offered some news reports on how to better educate our students on what they publish about themselves and how employers may or may not use this in the recruiting process. In addition, we shared thoughts on how to incorporate technology without losing the personal touch in counseling and recruiting. (Our Winter Workshop in 2007 will be devoted to these technology topics.)

That afternoon, Brenda Davis from Alabama A & M led a panel of three students from Alabama colleges to discuss their expectations. The students were very lively and provided all of us with solid information about the activities and efforts that engaged them best.

Our final key note speaker was Dr. Marilyn Beck from Calhoun Community College. Dr. Beck related stories of education and industry partnerships in the state that were successful and provided us with information about future partnerships.

Toni Avant of the University of Mississippi and MACE attended our conference and discussed the possibility of a joint Mississippi-Alabama conference in the near future. Two AACE officers will attend the MACE Conference in July.

At the annual summer business meeting, held in conjunction with the conference, new officers and board members met and discussed the upcoming Winter Workshop. The new officers for AACE for the 2006-2007 year include:

• Past President: LaQueta Ward, BAE SYSTEMS
• President: Jay Skipworth, Troy University – Troy Campus
• Vice President, Employers: Fabray Turner, Health Spring of Alabama
• Vice President, Colleges: Melvin Smith, Auburn University
• Secretary: Dr. Kim Durbin, Auburn University
• Treasurer: Carolyn Lewis, Alabama A&M University
• Board Member, Employers: Terra Thornton, Jacobs-Sverdrup
• Board Member, Colleges: Rick Shrout, University of Alabama at Huntsville

The next business meeting will be held prior to the Winter Workshop. For more information on the Alabama Association of Colleges and Employers, please visit our website at www.hireaace.org or contact any of our officers or board members.

Jay Skipworth, Troy University

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Florida

We just wrapped up our 2006 conference and it was a great success. In fact, writing this update for the SCOOP summer newsletter on the day after our conference is one of the last tasks on my checklist as I transition into the role of Past President. Our 2006-07 FCPA Board of Directors takes office July 1, and our next meeting and strategic planning session has already been scheduled for August 10 and 11. We will meet in Daytona Beach, FL, the site for our 2007 annual conference.

Our 2006 conference was held June 28-30 at the beautiful Renaissance Vinoy Resort and Golf Club, in St. Petersburg, FL. Dee Dee Gatch, Director of Career Services at Manatee Community College served as conference chairperson, and was assisted by 35 talented volunteers. 140 of our members, along with several exhibitors attended the conference representing career professionals from state universities, private colleges, community colleges, and technical schools in Florida, as well as HR managers and recruiting specialists from the public and private sectors who hire our students. At our 2005 conference we celebrated 40 years as an association and this milestone set the stage for our 2006 theme of “Looking to the Future.” We enjoyed excellent keynote speakers, opening with Kelley Cornish’s presentation on the “Dynamics of the Multigenerational Workplace,” and closing with Chip Madera’s motivational talk on “How to Take Your Life and Career Up a Notch.” 16 workshops were conducted during four breakout sessions with many of the presentations including “best practices” topics conducted by our college and employer members. Our school members narrowly defeated our employer members in our traditional volleyball game, and this year’s event was even more exciting because it was played in a “night spikers” format, with a glow in the dark ball, shirts, and court layout. The meals were super, and all participants enjoyed the opportunity to network with their fellow members.

During our annual business meeting, three students from our colleges were acknowledged as recipients of our annual scholarship awards. Dr. Jeff Garis, Director of Career Services at Florida State University presented our association’s highest award, the John T. Brownlee Leadership Award, to James Watson Jr., Coordinator of Employer Relations for Florida Atlantic University. James attended his first FCPA conference in 1974 and over the years has presented several workshops and served on many conference planning committees. He held the position of Career Services Representative on our Board of Directors from 1996-1999. James is highly regarded by all FCPA members. In addition to more than 30 years service to Florida Atlantic University and FCPA, he takes a very active role within his local community, including serving as a minister in his church on weekends. James, in his usual manner, accepted his award with grace and humility. Congratulations, James. Well deserved.

During this past year our Board and members have taken action to insure we are well- organized, fiscally sound, and that our membership continues to represent the diversity of the institutions of higher education in Florida, as well as the wide range of organizations who recruit in our state. Several initiatives have been taken to insure that our planning and historical records are properly maintained and archived, fee structure kept current, our website well maintained, and that we continue to enjoy the reputation of putting on top notch conferences. The professional development of our young professionals as well as our seasoned members remains a priority.

Our 2007 annual conference will be held at the Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort, June 27-29, 2007. Dona Gaynor, Director of Career Services at Florida Institute of Technology and our new FCPA Vice President will be serving as conference chair.

I am pleased to announce our 2006-07 FCPA Board of Directors:

• President – Dee Dee Gatch, Manatee Community College
• Vice President – Dona Gaynor, Florida Institute of Technology
• Treasurer – Ray Rogers, Rollins College
• Secretary – Andrea Alfano, Webber International University
• Past President – Mike Tooke, University of South Florida
• Information Manager – Matt Cardin, Florida Atlantic University
• Membership Representative – Dr. Delores Dean, Florida A&M University
• Career Services Representative – Amy Kleeman, University of Central Florida
• Community College Representative – Laurie Ragsdale, Hillsborough Community College
• Employer Representative – Ruby Villanueva, United States Secret Service
• Co-op Representative – Jackie Herold, University of Central Florida
• Member-at-Large Representative (Employer) – Andrea Koegel, Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Member-at-Large Representative (School) – Tracy Joinson, Palm Beach Community College

I would also like to acknowledge two individuals who dropped off our Board following our conference due to term expirations. Thank you Dr. Jeff Garis (Florida State University) for your services as our Treasurer, and for all your great counsel over the years. Thank you Christie King (Seminole Community College) for your 8 years of service on our Board... to include VP, President, and Past President. You both have made many valuable contributions to FCPA and your leadership, integrity, and hard work have not gone unnoticed.

Our next FCPA newsletter (our post conference edition) will come out around the end of July, and can be found at this link: http://www.fl-cpa.org/newsletter.html

Our website is at http://www.fl-cpa.org/

Enjoy the rest of the summer. We pray that the hurricanes will leave us all alone this year. Have a great 2006-07 academic year and recruiting season! Many of our members will join you at your annual conference in Atlanta in December. We value our continued partnership with SACE.

Mike Tooke, University of South Florida
FCPA President

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Kentucky

The Kentucky Association of Cooperative Education and Career Employment KACECE) held their Spring Drive-In Conference on Friday May 19th at University of Louisville. The Workshop began with a Continental Breakfast at the U of L University Club where Mike Hammond of Louisville Enterprise Rent-A-Car (KACECE President) and Kitty Zachery of Jefferson Community & Technical College (Past-President) conducted a KACECE Orientation and Overview for all the new members and guests that were in attendance. The program, Hiring and Retaining Foreign Graduates was presented by Mark Rhodes and Helen Konrad, immigration attorneys with McCandlish and Holton Law in Richmond, Virginia. The program included information on student and work Visas and guidelines for hiring foreign applicants. After the program and a buffet lunch at the University Club, the group toured the new Muhammad Ali Center Museum in Downtown Louisville. The group utilized the workshop as a membership drive opportunity and was delighted to have 13 new employers and 5 new college representatives in attendance. The overall conference attendance included 42 members.

KACECE is now planning their Fall Conference which will be held Nov 1-3 at the Radisson Hotel in Covington, KY. For conference information please contact Anthony Roberts of Bluegrass Community & Technical College (KACECE President-Elect) at anthonyr.roberts@kctcs.edu

Anthony Roberts, Bluegrass Community & Technical College

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Louisiana

The Louisiana Association of Colleges and Employers held its one-day conference this year in Baton Rouge. The theme of the conference was Bring Back the Magic. Featured speakers included State Representative Steve Scalise, who spoke on Louisiana's efforts to rebuild after the devastating hurricanes of 2005, Rex Trewin from MonsterTRAK, who spoke on new Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) regulations for internet recruiting, and Ed Pratt from the Department of Labor who gave us several ideas on how to promote job openings statewide.

During this year's business meeting 2006-2007 officers were elected which
include:

• President: Jacqueline Wilfong, Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Vice-President: Mary Feduccia, Louisiana State University Career Services
• Secretary: Leonard Williams, University of New Orleans Office of Career Development
• Treasurer: Don Howard, Louisiana State University Career Services

Thanks to our outgoing board members for their work this past year! We are looking forward to a productive and exciting year in Louisiana under the leadership of our newly elected board.

Also, during this year's business meeting, LACE gave a special "Thank you" to
Rex Trewin and MonsterTRAK for initiating and sponsoring the Hurricane Relief E-Fair. The Hurricane Efair was a tremendous success with over 170 companies registered and 352 job posted in the one month period of the event. This event provided a way for employers and students to connect when many of them did not know where to turn. Thank you again to MonsterTRAK for this event and helping to "Bring Back the Magic" in Louisiana.

Along with many other exciting projects, LACE is in the process of revitalizing its website. Thanks to Leonard Williams at UNO you can now check us out online at www.laceweb.org

Jacqueline Wilfong, Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Mississippi

The MACE Professional Development Drive-In Workshop was held on January 13th at Millsaps College in Jackson, MS. Over 56 MACE members where in attendance as Dave “Dr. Motivation” Worman of SAKS Incorporated challenged us to “To Be The Best We Can Be” in both our professional and personal lives. This was an attitude-changing, high-energy workshop filled with exercises, and thoughts on attitudes, values, priorities, perseverance, ethics, teamwork, and responsibilities.

As an added bonus, members were also invited to visit not one but two companies. The day began with a tour of the Nissan plant in Canton, MS and concluded with a visit to Parkway Properties, Inc. in Jackson, MS. Needless to say, it was a fun and educational day for all.

In July, MACE held its annual Summer Conference and celebrated “Thirty Triumphant Years in Mississippi.” The conference was held at the Terrace Hotel of the Grand Casino in Tunica, MS on July 27th and July 28th. Conference activities included the annual business meeting, a session on post-Katrina Mississippi, a keynote speaker from the Board of Trustees for the State Institutions of Higher Learning, and an exciting riverboat dinner cruise. MACE member organizations were also invited to set up a booth displaying their successes from the past 30 years. For more information about MACE, visit www.maceweb.org.

Amy Yeend, The University of Southern Mississippi

North Carolina

Highlights of the NCACE 2006 Annual Conference: Signals for the Future

We’re still flying high after the 2006 NCACE Annual Conference! NCACE members throughout the state of North Carolina joined the Conference Committee and Executive Board in Atlantic Beach from May 10-12 to celebrate the richness of our professional community.

During this time of learning and sharing with colleagues, participants reaped the benefits of two keynote presentations, numerous breakout sessions, one panel and follow up session, and lots of networking opportunities. Participants felt as if they could stay connected through the first ever Cyber Bistro while exhibitors provided resources to help Career Centers do their jobs better. The beautiful setting of Atlantic Beach allowed for a relaxed feeling where conference participants could share informal conversations with colleagues.

This year we were so pleased to welcome 36 new NCACE members and first time conference participants for a total of 121 conference attendees. There was no doubt that the hard work of the NCACE Executive Board and NCACE members throughout the year proved successful in increasing our number of new members. During the conference new members had the opportunity to learn more about NCACE and make connections with other members through a special luncheon with their mentor and a networking reception.

A highlight of the conference was the “What’s Hot and What’s Knot” panel, facilitated by Thom Rakes of UNCW with employer and college members that included Monica Boyd, Winston-Salem State University; Jennifer Brooks, GlaxoSmithKline; Scott Jolley, Duke Energy; Michelle Jones, Novozymes North America, Inc; Sue Martin, East Carolina University; Leslie Rogers, Pitt Community College; and Holly Sweat, Gardner-Webb University. The panel led a discussion of current hot topics and trends in the field, such as new federal employment regulations, Facebook, and today’s parents. Audience members shared their experience and expertise, as well, offering ideas for solving complex problems.

Breakout sessions allowed conference participants the opportunity to learn more about a variety of topics that included job location and development, retaining employees, working with faculty, marketing to our clients, True Colors, using alumni as volunteers, entering a multicultural workforce, working with students interested in non profits, and FISH – a philosophy of customer service.

The Captain’s Reception, Luau, Hawaiian Band and Hula Dancer, as well as the hospitality suite, fun run/walk, and free time/recreational options provided fun ways to meet new people and re-connect with friends in a comfortable atmosphere.

Dana Sumner, Meredith College

CALS Career Services office at NC State University has experience with FISH!

One of the breakout sessions at the 2006 NCACE conference featured the model program…FISH! Catch the Energy, Release the Potential. Employees at Seattle’s World Famous Pike Place Fish Market make a personal choice to bring amazing passion, playfulness, commitment, and a positive attitude to work every day. Thus, the FISH! Philosophy is a life-long learning approach that inspires individuals to become alive and engaged at work.

Marcy Bullock, the Director of CALS Career Services at NC State University, first heard about FISH! in 2004, when she attended NACE. Excited about what she had heard and eager to try it in our office, she introduced the philosophy at our annual summer retreat. “We’ve been living and working by FISH! ever since...among our career services team, with our student ambassador groups, and at home with our families,” Bullock said.

FISH! is built on the following four simple principles, as outlined on the FISH! website:
1. Play - Play is not a specific game or activity. It is a state of mind that brings new energy to the tasks at hand and sparks creative solutions.
2. Be There - To “be there” is to be fully engaged in the moment, inviting opportunities, and sharing the experience together.
3. Make Their Day - If you find your energy lapsing, find someone who needs a helping hand, a word of support, or a good ear - and make their day.
4. Choose Your Attitude - Your attitude is your reaction to what life hands you, and only you can choose that reaction.

In CALS Career Services, staff put the FISH! Philosophy to test and it passed with flying colors. They implemented ideas such as sending FISH! cards to show appreciation, posting FISHing licenses on their desks as a reminder of the four principles, throwing a beach ball around the office when they need a quick break, passing around a stuffed animal to recognize team members who have gone above and beyond to help out with an event (really sticking their neck out…the animal is a giraffe), hosting a bowling night, and reminding each other to tune in and listen when it matters most. As Liz Grimes from UNC-Wilmington presented at the NCACE conference, FISH! truly creates a new vocabulary of what our jobs could entail. It is easy to implement yet produces profound results. Check out the website (www.charthouse.com) for more information about FISH!

Tricia Buddin, NC State University

NCACE Membership Update

2005-2006 was a great membership year for NCACE, with a total of 197 members: 129 college/university members and 55 employer members, plus 13 Lifetime Members.

Darlene Broadhurst, UNC-Greensboro

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South Carolina

The South Carolina Association finished up a great year with our annual conference in May. The theme of this year’s conference was “Perfecting Preparation - College to Careers.” As we enjoyed the backdrop of the sand and water of Myrtle Beach, we sought new ways to develop ourselves personally and professionally.

This past year presented itself with several challenges as some of our Board Members received promotions into new roles at their place of work. We are excited about this year’s Board and we will be meeting to discuss new initiatives for our upcoming year. On behalf of the South Carolina Association, I would like to thank Meredith McTigue for her hard work and dedication as our President during the past year! We are excited about the upcoming partnership with SWACE and the opportunities that this merger will provide for our members. I look forward to seeing everyone in Atlanta!

Whitley Boyd, Enterprise Rent-A-Car
SCACE President ’06 - ‘07

Tennessee

The Tennessee Association of Colleges and Employers held its 2006 Conference in Knoxville, Tennessee. Over 50% of the membership was present and they were treated to a visit to the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame, an opportunity to attend 6 different informative sessions, including Understanding the Issues of Facebook and MySpace website, Building your Brand on Campus, Disability Issues in the Workplace, Developing Long Term Career Planning Courses, Job Forecasts for the Southeast Region, Y-12 National Security Complex, It’s Employee Needs and Retention Programs. There was a major presentation by Mr. James Allen of TVA. Mr. Allen highlighted TVA’s economic involvement in the region and being a partner with government to bring new business to the southeast. Ms. Mimi Thomas of Middle Tennessee State University and Mr. Gene Crabtree of 21st Mortgage were co-chairs of the conference.

There were four awards given at the conference. Award winners were:
Ms. Lynn Haley, Tennessee Tech University, - Lumsden-Sellars Award,
Ms. Ann-Taylor Tharpe, State of Tennessee- Department of the Treasury - June Q. Moore Award,
Mr. Bill Cavanaugh, Southwest Tennessee Community College - Life Time Achievement Award.

The last award presented was a new award established by TACE. It was named for Ms. Annie Gray Harris Sasser and recognizes an individual who has been a member of TACE for less than 5 years. Ms. Sasser was one of the original founders of Tennessee College Placement Association. She taught mathematics at Tennessee State University, and then became the first Director of the TSU Career Center until her retirement. By naming this award for Ms. Sasser, TACE recognizes her innovative spirit, inspirational leadership, and contributions to further her profession and community.
The initial winner of this award was Mr. Clark Wright of LifeWay Christian Resources.

The 2006-2007 TACE Board of Directors

Mike Horten, Bunge Oils

Virginia

The Conference Chair and Committee members planned an outstanding Annual Conference for the Virginia Association of College & Employers in Richmond, Virginia that took place April 26-28. Our keynote speaker was Gerry Crispin of CareerXroads who shared his insights on how vital corporate websites are in today’s talent war and emphasized the importance of employment branding. Gerry’s award winning blog, CareerXroads Annex, is his forum for sharing his opinions about ever changing staffing models within the HR profession.

We had 29 newcomers attending the conference! Next year’s conference will be held at the Wyndham Hotel in Roanoke, April 25 – 27.

The VACE Board Members for 2006-2007 include:

• President - Blake Wingfield, Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• President-Elect - Christine Harriger, James Madison University
• Immediate Past-President - Mary Meade Saunders, Longwood University
• Director of Finance - Scott Robert, Lynchburg College
• Director of Marketing & Membership - Denise Meadows, James Madison University
• Director of Operations - Jennifer Corrigan Wiggins, Schnabel Engineering
• Director of Training & Development - Beth Erikson, Ferguson
• Employer Director - Erin Ogburn, Kearney & Co.
• College Director - Claire Childress, Virginia Tech

For more information, on the Virginia Association of Colleges and Employers, please visit our website at www.vace.org.

Blake Wingfield, Enterprise Rent-A-Car

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Reports from the SACE Committees

Information Management

Calendar of Events
Good news! We have our career fair-based Calendar of Events back. For those of you who used our old one, it is the same calendar that we had a few years ago. This is how you would use it to post your job fairs, special events, and meetings:

1. Go to the SACE website: http://sace.net
2. Click Member Resources, then Calendar of Events
3. Browse the calendar by month or by year, using the links at the top of the page.
4. At the top of the page there is an Add New Event link
5. Once you click Add New Event, the fields to be filled in are self-explanatory
6. Once you complete your entry, click Submit.
7. If you need to change your event, simply click on the event, then click on the “Click Here to Edit” link at the bottom of the page, and make changes and Submit as in item #5.
8. If you need to have an event deleted, contact the SACE Office.

Contact the SACE Office if you have any problems or need assistance. Other minor enhancements are in the works for the Calendar of Events, so the appearance and user experience will be changing as we make improvements.

On-Line Resource Room
The Information Management Committee (Myrna Hoover, Florida State University; Kate Williams, Clemson University; Scott Maynard, Mississippi State University; Mark Hunter, Virginia Tech; and Skip Hunt of the SACE Office) has been planning this service offering for several months. We experienced some difficulties with our website databases and Skip Hunt has been working to correct them. These issues have been overcome, and as a result, SACE Members may now use this new feature of the SACE website! Members may contribute to the Resource Room and share their best practices, workshops and professional development materials with our colleagues. A number of resources have already been loaded into the site for your use. SACE members may now search by category for resources.

Contact the SACE Office if you have any problems or need assistance with this component of the website, or any other.

Donnie Brown, Tindall Corporation
SACE Director of Information Management

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Professional Development

What a busy summer the SACE Professional Development Committee has had! Below is a short summary of the activities that have already occurred, and one that is just around the corner! We hope you have been able to participate in the summer activities, and that you plan to take part in the upcoming webinar, or have others on your staff do so. Please feel free to contact me if you have ideas or questions: (540) 375-2303, mclawhorn@roanoke.edu

Drive-in Workshop partnered with SEFRC Conference, Savannah, GA
A SACE Drive-In Workshop was held as a pre-conference session for the Southeastern Federal Recruiting Council Conference in Savannah, GA, July 19-21. The SACE workshop was held July 19 from 8am – 12noon. The theme was“Meeting the Changing Tides in Campus Recruiting between Colleges/Universities and Federal Agencies.” There was a mixed panel of federal and other recruiters and Career Services staff members who have build strong recruiting programs to discuss their best practices. Attendees had the opportunity to participate in a relationship-building exercise to help with networking. This was a great opportunity to meet many of the agency federal recruiters who concentrate on the Southeastern region of the country and work in our SACE states.

Leadership Development and Training Subcommittee: Two Lunch and Learn Webinars!
“Effective Use of Data to Drive Decision-Making in Career Services,” was held July 27, 12-1:30pm Eastern. The need for accountability in higher education requires frequent, on-going review and evaluation of programs, services and practices. New technologies are making it easier for Career Services to track and measure the effectiveness and impact of its programs in meeting the needs of students, faculty and employers - its primary customers. The webinar offered strategies and tools to help Career Services collect critical data, maximize its use and leverage the results. Pat Carretta, Associate Dean/University Life at George Mason University, and Sam Ratcliffe, Director of Career Services at Virginia Military Institute, served as presenters for this webinar.

Just Around The Corner!
“How Do the New OFCCP Regulatory Approaches Affect Career Services and Employers?” Scheduled for for August 18, 12-1:30pm Eastern. The new OFCCP regulations have created changes in the ways recruiters and Career Services’ staff work together. This information is critical so that our students will not hit a lot of road blocks while conducting job searches. Gregg Paul, Staffing Services and Process Leader with Genworth Financial in Richmond, VA, and Ashley Glenn, Recruiter with Enterprise Rent-a-Car in Roanoke, VA, will share how their organizations are handling college recruiting in light of these new regulations, and will discuss issues dealing with proper student preparation for the job search.

To Register for the upcoming webinar:

• Visit the SACE website to sign up, or go directly to the registration form at:
  http://eventplus.ilinc.com/client/index.php?cmpId=46
• All you need is an Internet connection with a web browser to view the PowerPoint slides and a speaker phone to hear the audio piece.
• Detailed participation instructions, along with the link and pin access code, will be emailed to you after your registration is received.
• The cost is just $99* for your entire staff to participate in professional development!
  *Charge is based upon the number of site connections, to obtain one registration fee, your staff would need to view in one location together, such as a conference room.)

State Liaison Subcommittee: Updates under way -
Mary Mahoney, Assistant Director of Career Services at the University of Tennessee, has transitioned as chair of this committee as of July 1. She has been working with Denisha Sanders, former chair, to contact the state associations that are members of SACE, to update contact information, get new conference dates, and any other activities that the state organizations would like to share. We will be posting this information to the SACE website, as we continue to work on the new site content. If you have updated information to share at any time during the year, please contact Mary: mmahoney@gwmail.utk.edu; 865-974-5435.

SACE Needs You to Volunteer!
Saranette Williams, with the Career Resource Center at the University of Florida, is chairing the SACE Volunteer Committee starting July 1. SACE relies heavily on its members to volunteer, and we would love to find out how you would be interested in doing so. Follow this link to the SACE website for information on the various opportunities available to you: http://www.sace.net/members_professionaldevelopment_volunteeropps.php. There is also a link available for you to complete a Volunteer Application. Your interests will be reported to the Board member responsible for the respective areas. You may also contact Saranette directly: saranettewilliams@crc.ufl.edu, 352-392-1601, ext. 202.

Toni McLawhorn, Roanoke College
VP, Professional Development

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SACE Welcomes New and Transfer Members

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