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New Report to Focus on International Student Success Rate after Graduation

Each year, Career Services at the University of Dayton gathers information on students next destination after graduation. The Flyer First Destination Survey is a report which tracks the success outcomes of all students who graduate from the University of Dayton. A success outcome includes various opportunities such as accepting a job offer or internship, continuing with current career endeavors, furthering education at graduate school, etc. that relates to their field of study. This year, for the first time, Career Services has partnered with the Center for International Programs (CIP) to develop a report that specifically focuses on international students’ success outcomes after graduation. 

For international undergraduate students, we achieved a 89% success rate in placements. For international graduate students, we achieved a 90% success rate in after graduation placements. 

Jason Eckert, Director of Career Services, shares that he believes the University should be transparent and held accountable for student outcomes. Receiving information from students who have graduated is helpful in documenting success and important to utilize that information to help other students who are still seeking employment. While the number one way to receive this information is directly engaging with the student by completing a survey or talking on the phone, the University also receives information through a variety of  verified secondary sources such as connecting with parents, employers, the Center for International Programs (CIP), or public records like the National Federal Clearinghouse on Higher Education (if the student went on to further their education at another institution). The secondary reporting standards are governed by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE).

“It is helpful for the CIP to have access to this information so that we know how successful our international students are after graduation,” shares Emily Grasso, Assistant Director for International Student Scholar Services (ISSS) at the CIP.

The ISSS office provides many opportunities for students to find employment during school and after graduation. When a student is here for an academic program, they can take advantage of on campus employment or Curricular Practical Training (CPT) opportunities which allow students to work in environments such as internship in their field of study. There are typically about 30 international students who take advantage of CPT each semester. After our international students graduate, they are eligible to apply for Optional Practical Training (OPT); currently there are about 440 international students taking advantage of OPT. An international student does not have to participate in CPT to take advantage of an OPT opportunity.

Career Services also offers a plethora of resources for international students. Eckert shares, “Career Services’ number one strength is to meet with students 1:1 to develop a personalized career plan, whether that is in regards to employment or graduate school.” Lisa Witt, Assistant Director of Career Services, is the liaison for the CIP and international students; responsible for coordinating career workshops and programs, and meeting with international students to provide additional resources. All students are also assigned a career advisor based on their academic program.

“The high success rate numbers express that finding success is possible and international students should be encouraged to take advantage of opportunities, offered by the CIP and Career Services, and that it is possible to have similar accomplishments as their peers. It is a good way to give hope to international students who wish to seek employment anywhere in the world,” shares Jason Eckert.  

International students can find additional career-related resources, and the full Flyer First Destination Report for international students on the Career Services website. More information, such as specific limitations and deadlines, for CPT, OPT and other on-campus employment opportunities can be found on the ISSS website. Career Services will also be speaking briefly about available career support for international students and requesting that students complete the Flyer First Destination survey, at the International Farewell Party on May 4.
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