Alabama's Public Liberal Arts University

Michael E. Stephens College of Business

The Center for Professional Practice

The mission of the Stephens College of Business Center for Professional Practice is to assist students in the transition from academics to the business community. The center seeks to develop student's professional skills and connect businesses with prospective students.

A liaison between College of Business students and area professional for opportunities such as:

  • internships
  • business mentors for students
  • job placements

A resource for the development of key professional skills including:

  • developing resumes
  • conducting successful job searches
  • networking
  • social network auditing
  • interviewing
  • business etiquette
  • professional demeanor

A contact point linking members of the business community to business students by:

  • inviting industry representatives to campus
  • providing interns
  • providing employees