Presented to our office's executive board to review our first run of a one day externship program. Program explanation: Students were matched with alumni in their hometown over winter break and spent one day in their office.

1. SMU
Connection
Update
05.16.13
Allison Dupuis

2. Recap
Fall Semester:
Orientation
Sessions
Matches
Confirmed
Winter
Break:
Externships
Spring
Semester:
Reflections/
Evaluations

3. 13 Dedman students
5 Lyle, 5 Meadows
9 Cox, 1 Simmons
9 FIRST YEARS,
7 SOPHOMORES,
10 JUNIORS, 7 SENIORS
Externship: 33 Matches
7 Dedman alumni
1 Lyle, 9 Meadows 15 Cox, 1 Simmons

4. Fundraiser, Seattle Opera
Executive Senior Partner, Lucas Group
VP – Accounting, Russell Stover Candies
Art Consultant – New Orleans
Associate, Goldman Sachs – NYC
Copywriter at Fossil/Freelance Music Critic
CEO, Standing Dog Interactive (Online Marketing)
VP, CBRE – Dallas, TX
Development Manager, FC Dallas
Anesthesiologist, Memorial Hermann Hospital – Houston, TX
Electrical Engineer, Texas Instruments
Attorney/Owner, Private Law Firm
Investigative Producer, KXAS-NBC
Spotlighted Professions and Companies:
Houston · NYC · Seattle · Denver · Dallas · Chicago

5. Samantha Allen, Sophomore, Management Science Major
Match: Jeff Martin ‘03, Canon
―I just wanted to say that it was amazing and words cannot
describe how much I enjoyed the opportunity! The externship
exceeded my expectations; I thought it was going to be
another day at the office. I got to take a tour of the distribution
warehouse, which was a dream come true for someone
interested in supply chain management like myself. I got to
meet with an HR employee, where I received valuable advice
about interviews and human resources in general. I couldn't
have asked for a better opportunity to advance myself further
during my time at SMU.‖
Student’s Reflections

6. Racquel Mooring, Junior, CCPA
Match: Jana Mathena ‘02 , Owner, Gameday Cloth
―She explained the importance of networking and developing
relationships, while Scott encouraged me to take extra business
and financing classes to be more rounded as a future business
owner.‖
―I felt like I could ask them anything and I still do. Both of them
would make excellent mentors. They also made me proud to be a
Mustang, to represent my school even after graduating, and to
always give back to the place that poured into you the most.‖

7. Michael Iwuoha, First Year, Finance Major
Match: Paul Panza ‘07 , Acquisitions Analyst at Westmount Realty Capital
―This externship was big eye-opener for me. Before this, I thought real
estate was boring and something I’d never want to do, but now I feel it’s
something I’d be interested in.‖

8. Laura Olson, First Year, Spanish and Pre-Business Major
Match: Lisa Decker ’92, Headhunter, Lucas Group – Aurora, CO
―To sum up my externship in one word would have to be—amazing. I
never really knew all that much about headhunting but after being with
Lisa for one day I know that this is something I am hoping to look into
more. I inquired if Lucas Group did internships for college students.
They were very open to the idea of me working with them this summer a
few days a week to see if this job could potentially be something I want
to do after graduation.‖

9. Student
Survey Results
78% response rate

10. 75% of students
strongly felt prepared
for the externship.
70%of students agreed that
THE EXTERNSHIP IMPACTED
THEIR CAREER DECISIONS

11. 95%PLAN ON STAYING IN
contact with their alumni host
74% will sign up
FOR ANOTHER EXTERNSHIP
100% would recommend the
externship to other SMU Students

12. The Future…
Updated Handbook – Highlight Success Stories
MustangTRAK – Mentoring Program Support
Instagram Your Office Campaign
Attract more Dedman Alumni and Students
Webinar for Alumni Extern Volunteers
Career Immersion Program
* Bonus: SMU Magazine Article

13. Questions?