{"id":3278,"date":"2017-06-11T20:30:11","date_gmt":"2017-06-12T00:30:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.highpoint.edu\/parents\/?p=3278"},"modified":"2017-06-09T15:58:36","modified_gmt":"2017-06-09T19:58:36","slug":"message-stephanie-crofton-vice-president-experiential-learning-career-development","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.highpoint.edu\/parents\/2017\/06\/message-stephanie-crofton-vice-president-experiential-learning-career-development\/","title":{"rendered":"A Message From Stephanie Crofton, Vice President for Experiential Learning &amp; Career Development"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Dear Parents:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/EntrepreneursHPU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Entrepreneurs<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/intrapreneursHPU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">intrapreneurs<\/a>\u00a0and <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/solopreneursHPU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">solopreneurs<\/a> \u2013 oh my!<\/p>\n<p>HPU is focused on preparing students as President Qubein puts it, \u201cto be job creators, not job takers.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Our passion to prepare students for the world as it is going to be includes a constant reminder to students that excellence is defined by relevance. And relevance only exists where value is created.\u00a0A quick look at any of the \u201cpreneur\u201d links above highlights the importance of HPU\u2019s holistic education model.<\/p>\n<p>From the freshman Life Skills Seminars, to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.highpoint.edu\/careerinternships\/career-timeline\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">4-year Action Plan developed by the Office of Career and Professional Development<\/a>, to experiential learning opportunities implemented by stellar faculty, living in an \u201centrepreneurial zone\u201d is critical for anyone to lead a life of success and significance in the connection economy.<\/p>\n<p>The stories featured in this month\u2019s Parent Perspective showcase scholarship, resilience, flexibility and a strong belief in values\u2026 many of the qualities you\u2019ll also find in successful innovators and thoughtful leaders who collectively move the world forward.<\/p>\n<p>As partners in this mission to prepare your student for a meaningful and rewarding life, we are grateful for your advocacy and support.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Thank you for your continued partnership,<\/p>\n<p>Stephanie O. 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