Knowledge Transfer Program
Do students understand the importance of networking?
The USD Parents Association along with the Office of Parent Relations has
created a program that puts students in direct contact with parents of other USD students…and these are parents who have your student’s best interests at heart.
The USD Knowledge Transfer program is a series of industry specific forums on campus in classrooms and auditoriums where the current USD students hear from a panel of experts of a specific industry on a subject of interest - and learn and network with these parents – and potentially gain knowledge and connections that will assist them as they move on from USD. Specific knowledge will be transferred from the parent panel in a fashion that will provide USD students with hands on business knowledge which will compliment their wonderful USD academic education.
Parents can get involved in the USD Knowledge Transfer in the following ways:
The Career Networking Directory of Parents is a directory listing of parents, who choose to partake in the program and make themselves available to help USD students.
- The directory will be a networking tool for USD students.
- Parent participants will field periodic questions from our students and recent graduates about your industry and knowledge of your local community.
- Involvement can range from a single telephone call covering general or introductory topics to a meeting discussing your particular career path. While the time commitment is minimal, the impact of the information you provide is significant.
The USD Knowledge Transfer Panel Discussions are programs held on USD’s campus and allow students to attend industry specific panels, ask questions, and network with parents within their industry of interest.
- By serving as an a industry specific expert in panel discussions you have an opportunity to provide real-world input to better aid USD students, like yours, in understanding the working environment.
To register to be a panelist in an industry specific discussion and/or participate in our Career Networking Directory of Parents for our students, please click here. Complete the form and fax it to (619) 260-4188 or mail it to:
University of San Diego
Parent Relations
5998 Alcalá Park DAC 137
San Diego, CA 92110
You may also register by emailing parents@sandiego.edu and include the information requested on the enclosed form.
Upcoming Knowledge Transfer panel
Topic: TBD
Date: TBD
Time: TBD
Location: TBD
Moderator & Panelists: TBD
Description:
Recent Knowledge Transfer Panels
Title: Entrepreneurship
Date: Friday, November 6, 2009
Location: Mother Rosalie Hill Hall, Warren Auditorium
Description: This panel of entrepreneurs came from a variety of majors and backgrounds. They shared their experiences and insights on how to create a successful career in entrepreneurship. The panel was moderated by Helder Sebastiao, Ph.D. of the School of Business Administration. The panelists consisted of alumni, parents and a USD Trustee who have been successful in their business ventures. The students learned the struggles, success and techniques of entrepreneurship to which they can start their own business. There was a networking social where the students had an opportunity to speak one on one with the panelists.
Title: Careers in Arts and Entertainment
Date: Friday, May 1, 2009
Location: Manchester Conference Center 206
Description: This panel focused on the Arts and Entertainment Industries and featured a diverse group of five parents and alumni panelists. Both aspects of the industries were well represented, from the management to the artistic sides of the industry. The panelists were experts within the areas of movie & video production, theater arts, music, music production, writing, and publishing. Students from all areas of study attended the panel and were given the chance to meet this incredible group of panelists, who offered great knowledge and experience.
Title: Pre-Health and Beyond
Date: Friday, February 20, 2009
Location: Donald Shiley Science and Technology Center – Room 133
Description: This panel was focused on our students seeking careers in the health related industries. The panel was moderated by Dean Mary Boyd, Ph.D., from the College of Arts and Sciences and featured four panelists representing different aspects of the health industry. From echocardiography and optometry, to pharmacy and pharmaceutical sales, students in attendance were able to ask their questions about the steps needed to pursue careers in the medical field. Students were then given the chance to meet and network with the panelists.
Title: Investment Banking on Wall Street
Date: Friday, October 3, 2008
Location: Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice, Rotunda and Theatre
Description: This event was for those interested in working on Wall Street or those simply wanting a better glimpse into the world of Investment Banking. This panel was moderated by Dean David Pyke from the USD School of Business Administration and brought seven panelists from Wall Street and other areas in the county who were executives with years of Investment Banking experience and who were currently working on Wall Street or who have worked on Wall Street and continue to maintain those connections. The students got an in depth look at how these executives were adapting to the current crisis and what they saw as alternatives for students interested in working in this area. There was a networking session with coffee and snacks that allowed for up close and personal contact with this VIP group that had USD students' best interest at heart.
Title: Advertising, Marketing & Communications/Networking Opportunity
Date: Friday, April 11, 2008
Location: Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice, Rooms A & B
Description: This panel focused on Advertising, Marketing and/or Communications and was an important networking opportunity as well as a chance to ask questions to executives who have leading roles in these industries. The panel featured parents of current students and friends of USD who are executives with years of Advertising, Marketing and Communications experience and the spoke on how they carved out their paths and shared advice and their experience with students. There was also a networking session with coffee and snacks where students had a chance to put their networking skills to work.
Title: International Business Panel/Networking Opportunity
Date: Friday, February 22, 2008
Location: Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice, Rooms A & B
Description: “International Business” is, needless to say, a hot subject that is attracting an increasing number of USD students. Students came to listen to parents of current students who are executives with years of international experience in Australia, Canada, China, Eastern and Western Europe, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South America and Vietnam.
The areas of expertise included: International Sales & Marketing, Management & Consulting, International Research and Development
At this Knowledge Transfer event several interviews and internships were obtained by the wise students who attended…. so be sure your student is in the know!
