Annual Report 2018–2019
The third year following the successful implementation of the new Career Education model represented a time for thoughtful strategic planning and impactful development of substantive resources and programming. Data consistently improved our understanding of targeted needs and guided efforts in order to best promote inclusive excellence on campus and beyond. Access to meaningful opportunity remained a constant priority as we navigated connections within the marketplace, expanded our experiential programming, and maintained an ongoing dedication to the Wellesley network. As we reflect on the past year, and prepare for 2019–2020, our focus on students’ personal and professional development and well-being as related to reflection, meaningful work, and preparation for life after Wellesley, remains top of mind. We are proud to continue to make visible change an ongoing reality in keeping up with the pace of the future of work. Our results showcase the strength of an integrated campus ecosystem and the power of partnerships. There is still a great deal of work ahead of us and we look forward to continued evolution, collaboration, and excellence.
Highlights
increase in the number of applications in Handshake compared to 2017–2018
Inclusive Excellence
Inclusive excellence is a top priority at Wellesley College. The career education model takes into account the diversity in background, perspective, and career goals of all Wellesley students. We’ve been pleased to see engagement increase across class levels, disciplines, and distinct populations.
Engaging Students
% of Students Attending at Least One Advising Session
Total Events
Total student and alumnae attendance (compared to 4,690 in 2017–2018)
Students on average per event (compared to 17 in 2017–2018)
Employers participated in on-campus events
Graduate schools participated in on-campus events
% of Students Attending at Least One Event
Building Community
Joining a career community helps students and alumnae leverage their Wellesley experience and form meaningful connections. These communities connect students, alumnae, employers, and faculty who have the common goal of supporting Wellesley women in their pursuit of career success and satisfaction.
Total Number of Students & Alumnae in Each Career Community
Employer Development
Breakdown by Opportunity Type
On-Campus Interviewing
Employers participated in on-campus interviewing
Industries represented in on-campus interviewing
Highlighted On-Campus Recruiters
Technology
Handshake
of all students logged into Handshake (on par compared with 98% in 2017–2018)
Average logins per user (compared to 26 average logins in 2017–2018)
The Wellesley Hive
Total Members
Wellesley Hive mentorship relationships formed since the launch in May 2017
Countries with members connected to The Wellesley Hive
Messages sent between users since the launch in May 2017
Jobs posted in the Hive since the launch in May 2017
Wellesley-Funded Internships
Applicants for Wellesley-funded internships through Career Education
Students participated in Wellesley-funded internships in 2018–2019 (compared with 312 in 2017–2018)
Awarding Credit
Civic Engagement
Student leaders (50% increase over 2017–18)
Student participants across 5 trips
Student participants across 4 sites
Student Volunteers
Highlighted Partner Organizations
Fellowships
Total awarded through Wellesley-funded & graduate fellowships
Wellesley faculty & alumnae served on fellowship committees in 2018–2019
Total fellowships advising appointments, including pop-up advising
Unique students and alumnae advising appointments, including pop-up advising
Alumnae Career Advancement
Total Appointments
Career advancement webinars
Attendees of alumnae webinars
Members, including the class of 2019
Alumnae at Career Education Reunion Event