Grant to deepen
vocational exploration and discernment opportunities for students
CONWAY, Ark. (March 11, 2024) — Hendrix
College is among a select group of Network
for Vocation in Undergraduate Education (NetVUE) members chosen to receive a
Program Development Grant from the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) to
deepen vocational exploration and discernment among undergraduate students.
The grant totals $48,000 and will be
used from May 1, 2024, through April 30, 2026, to develop four new programs that create more deliberate connections
to vocational resources for all students across their undergraduate experience:
- Coffee chats
that connect sophomores with faculty and staff for informal conversations on
finding their vocation;
- A “connections
retreat” for juniors that creates space for vocational exploration;
- A coaches and
faculty connection initiative aimed at coordinating mentoring efforts for
student-athletes; and
- A peer
mentoring initiative that uses Hendrix’s robust engaged learning program to connect
students who could use guidance with peers who have established a strong track record in the program.
“The intentional vocational exploration
supported by this grant will play a pivotal role in fostering career readiness,”
said Hendrix President Karen Petersen. “Thanks to the generous support of the
Council of Independent Colleges, NetVUE, and the Lilly Endowment, Hendrix students
will gain a deeper understanding of their interests, strengths, and values by
actively exploring various vocational paths. This exploration will help them
align their skills and passions with potential career opportunities and strengthen
their ability to pursue and excel in their chosen field after graduation.”
About NetVUE
A program of the Council of Independent
Colleges, NetVUE is a nationwide network of 300 colleges and universities
formed to support and enrich vocational exploration and discernment among
undergraduate students. NetVUE Program Development Grants are made possible
through generous financial support to the Council of Independent Colleges by
Lilly Endowment Inc. Learn more at www.cic.edu/networks/netvue.
About CIC
Founded in 1956, the Council of
Independent Colleges (CIC) is an association of nonprofit independent colleges
and universities, state-based councils, and higher education affiliates that
works to support college and university leadership, advance institutional
excellence, and enhance public understanding of independent higher education’s
contributions to society. Learn more at www.cic.edu.
About Hendrix College
Founded in 1876,
Hendrix College is featured in Colleges That Change Lives: 40 Schools That Will
Change the Way You Think About Colleges and celebrated among the country’s
leading liberal arts colleges for academic quality, engaged learning
opportunities and career preparation, vibrant campus life, and value. The
Hendrix College Warriors compete in 21 NCAA Division III sports. Hendrix has
been affiliated with the United Methodist Church since 1884. Learn more at www.hendrix.edu.
“… Through engagement that links the
classroom with the world, and a commitment to diversity, inclusion, justice,
and sustainable living, the Hendrix community inspires students to lead lives
of accomplishment, integrity, service, and joy.” —Hendrix College Statement of Purpose