Achievements
Posted: Wednesday, January 31, 2024Maria C. Garrity, Senior Systems Programmer; and Andrew T. Garrity, Associate Database Administrator, Information Technology
Maria C. Garrity, senior systems programmer in Information Technology, successfully completed the virtual Bengal Career Champion training provided by Career and Professional Education (CAPE) on January 16 and 18, 2024. Andrew T. Garrity, associate database administrator in Information Technology, completed the Bengal Career Champion training in person on September 20 and 27, 2023.
In alignment with Pillar 3 of Buffalo State University’s 2022–2026 Strategic Plan, which focuses on a shared vision for student success, the division of Student Affairs has developed a support goal to increase the number of campus partners educated in career development frameworks by 2026 in order to help refer and assist students. The objective is to better equip individuals to refer and assist students effectively. As a Bengal Career Champion, participants gain familiarity with career resources, enabling them to guide students in staying on track and focused on their careers. The training also provides tips for engaging in more productive career conversations.
Participants feel more prepared and confident in guiding students toward future career success. They not only find the training beneficial for themselves but also recommend it to their colleagues. The program has proved to be instrumental in empowering campus partners to refer students to CAPE and support their career development journey.
