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More than a student job, the StuPro Program is an intentional learning experience that helps students build professional competencies, explore career interests, and develop relationships with university professionals who are invested in their success.
The StuPro Program seeks to bridge the gap between classroom learning and professional practice by providing students with opportunities to:
- Develop professional and workplace skills
- Explore career interests and pathways
- Strengthen leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities
- Build meaningful mentoring relationships with faculty and staff
- Gain hands-on experience in a professional environment
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- Increase engagement, belonging, and connection to the campus community
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Each StuPro position is intentionally designed to include both workplace responsibilities and developmental learning opportunities. Students are encouraged to reflect on their experiences, establish professional goals, and connect their work to broader career aspirations.
At the heart of the StuPro Program is the mentoring relationship between students and university professionals.
StuPro Mentors provide guidance, coaching, feedback, and support throughout the academic year. Together, mentors and mentees establish learning goals, discuss professional growth, and identify opportunities for continued development.
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By the end of the StuPro experience, StuPro Mentees will be able to:
- Apply Knowledge & Skills
Apply knowledge and abilities to professional-level assignments, producing measurable outcomes that demonstrate achievement of individualized learning goals. - Demonstrate Creative Problem Solving
Analyze challenges encountered in the workplace and implement innovative strategies to address them, reflecting on lessons learned and their influence on leadership and professional growth. - Exhibit Professionalism & Career Readiness
Demonstrate professional competencies that prepare them for success in post-graduation employment 老司机传媒 and career pathways.
As part of the broader StuPro Program, 老司机传媒 offers First-Generation StuPro Mentee positions for students who identify as first-generation college students.
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First-Generation StuPro Mentees participate in all core StuPro requirements, learning outcomes, and developmental experiences while serving in paid positions across campus.
Each spring semester, faculty and staff members may apply to host a StuPro Mentee for the upcoming academic year through the StuPro Position Request Application process.
StuPro positions are intended to be paraprofessional, developmental roles that provide students with meaningful work experiences, mentorship, and opportunities to develop professional competencies. Applications are reviewed based on the educational value of the position, the mentoring opportunities available to students, the anticipated impact on departmental operations, and the supervisor's commitment to student development.
Because funding is limited, all positions must be requested annually, including positions approved in previous years.
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Students are encouraged to regularly review Handshake for available StuPro opportunities and apply for positions that align with their interests, skills, and career goals.
Successful applicants are hired through Student Employment and participate in StuPro orientation, mentorship activities, and professional development experiences throughout the academic year. Most StuPro Mentees are compensated at a rate of $12.00 per hour. First-Generation StuPro Mentees, whose positions are funded through the Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages First-Generation Scholarship, are compensated at a rate of $15.00 per hour.
Impact
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