Vision
University of California, Merced undergraduate and graduate scholars will graduate with the skills, mindset and experiences to achieve career and life success.
Mission
Aligned with the university mission, The Student Career Center (SCC) empowers undergraduate and graduate scholars to successfully accomplish their career goals. We do this by fostering the integration of curricular and co-curricular educational experiences and offering services, resources, and events in career development, experiential learning, employment and continued education. Furthermore, the Student Career Center supports UC Merced alumni career success as they continue to hone their knowledge and workplace skills as lifelong learners.
Values
Learner-Centered: Empowers scholars and alumni to identify career opportunities based on their unique needs, strengths, values and interests.
Individualized Services: Considers the needs of scholars, alumni, employers and other constituents when designing and delivering programs and services. Services, programs and resources are available through in-person, virtual and hybrid modalities. The Student Career Center leverages technology to increase both real-time and on-demand access.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion: Welcomes scholars, alumni, staff, faculty and employer partners from all cultures, identities, talents, interests and communities.
Collaboration: Fosters partnerships with employers, campus colleagues, scholars
Integrity: Aligns our actions with our values. Articulates expectations of employers and scholars/alumni for ethical conduct throughout the recruitment cycle.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement
The Student Career Center welcomes all students, alumni, staff, faculty and employer partners from all cultures, identities, talents, interests and communities. We embrace and celebrate the diversity you bring to our campus and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where you are welcomed, respected and supported. The Student Career Center staff provides an environment where students are empowered to pursue lifelong career development opportunities. We promote open, honest dialogues, and continuous learning within our staff to promote a more inclusive environment for all.
To learn more about Equity, Diversity and Inclusion efforts within the Office of Leadership, Service and Career (OLSC), visit the OLSC Equity page.
