220Wednesday, April 13, 2005

10:30 AM-11:45 AMConvention Center:E271b
Research Consortium
Navigating the Job Search In Higher Education
This session addresses practical topics of concern to graduate students looking for a position and faculty transitioning from one institution to another. Topics included during the session relate to (a) the past and current job market; (b) identifying what employers are looking for, and consequently the experiences a prospective employee should garner, and (c) steps to take in job hunting. The format of the session will be a combination of lecture/discussion. The goal is to discuss concerns, provide resources and guidance for graduate students and faculty in job hunting situations. Speakers will provide a general overview for all sub-disciplines and provide specific examples related to job searching in the teacher preparation, adapted physical activity, exercise science and health sub-disciplines.
Keyword(s): research
Presider: Grace Goc Karp, University of Idaho, ID
Speakers: Grace Goc Karp, University of Idaho, ID; Marianne L. Woods, Ball State University, Muncie, IN; Lynn B. Panton, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL; and Maria Kosma, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA

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