Holton to Receive ING Professor of Excellence Award

Dr. Ed Holton, Jones S. Davis Professor of Human Resource, Leadership and Organization Development in SHREWD, has been awarded the ING Professor of Excellence Award by the Cox Communication Academic Center for Student Athletes.  Dr. Kenneth Miles, Director of the Cox Center said "We are truly enthusiastic and honored to recognize you as a difference maker and a steward of excellence."  Dr. Holton teaches about 100 student-athletes every semester in the leadership development minor courses. 

Dr. Holton will be honored during the Auburn football game on October 22.

Post-Graduate HR Fellowship at Oschner Health System

Ochsner Health System, a large integrated health system in New Orleans, Louisiana is pleased to announce a post-graduate administrative fellowship program in the field of Human Resources.  In reading about your program, I was hoping that the HR Fellowship might be appealing to some of your students/graduates.

I am including more information about the program below, as well as information on how to apply:

Human Resources Administrative Fellowship Application. Master's prepared students interested in post-graduate training and leadership development program. Advanced HR track. Applications due November 11th.  Fellowship starting July 2012.  Applicants can apply on: www.ochsner.org    careers page search  job number 500523.  For more information about all Ochsner Fellowship programs visit   http://www.ochsner.org/careers/leadership_recruitment/.

I would appreciate it if you would forward this announcement to students and graduates that you feel may be interested in this fellowship.  Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. And thank you again, for sharing with your students, career centers, and anyone that you feel might find this information valuable. 

Jan S. Brien, Ph.D.

Vice President, Human Resources

Ochsner Medical Center

jbrien@ochsner.org 

About the Human Resources Fellowship Program

The Human Resource Administrative Fellowship is a leadership program that serves as a means to develop a broad experience in a fellow’s career that will foster their professional development across the Human Resources disciplines including:

• Talent Acquisition
• Organization Development
• HR Information Services
• Compensation
• Benefits
• Employee Services
• Physician Recruiting and Development
• Strategic Business Partnerships (Employee Relations/Field HR) 

Program Structure
Over the 18-24 month period, the Fellows have the opportunity to rotate through and experience aspects of nearly all of the HR disciplines, as well as exposure to understanding hospital, clinic and corporate healthcare operations. HR Administrative Fellows are exposed to a broad range of hands-on experiences that will prepare them for a successful careers in the Human Resources field. Joan Mollohan, System Vice President of Human Resources and Jan Brien, Vice President of Human Resources, serve as the executive preceptors for the Fellows and coordinate involvement with all levels of administration within the organization.
Rotations
Fellows will focus on core competencies related to Talent Acquisition, Organization Development, HR Information Services, Compensation, Benefits, Employee Services, Physician Recruiting and Development, and Strategic Business Partnerships (employee relations and field HR).  After the completion of these rotations, fellows will experience a more focused training associated with organizational need matched with candidate’s interest.
Each rotation will serve as a learning experience for the fellow by testing abilities, as well as instilling applicable system and divisional knowledge related to the strategic plan of our organization. Applicable project work will be assigned within each rotation in order to ensure the Fellow’s progress is meeting the expectations of the program. In addition to departmental designated projects, fellows will also have the opportunity to seek out projects that meet their personal career objectives.
Leadership & Mentoring
Professional development is a fundamental component of the HR Administrative Fellowship Program. Fellows will be assigned to a preceptor who will be responsible for serving as a mentor throughout each rotation. Project reporting, progress evaluations, and feedback will be facilitated by preceptors to ensure continuous competency development of each fellow. Fellows will also have the opportunity to collaborate with executives and senior administration throughout the duration of the program. Examples of Fellow participation and leadership interaction include:

• Monthly Operating Reviews

• System Quarterly Reviews

• Various Senior Leadership Meetings

• Strategic Planning Sessions

Compensation
The HR Administrative Fellowship offers a competitive salary and benefits package for the duration of the fellowship rotation.
Career Path
The Fellowship program aims to provide a strong foundation for each participant’s career. This foundation should lay the framework essential to pertinent organizational and leadership skills within Human Resources.  The program prides itself on aiding the Fellows in finalizing employment at the end of the Fellowship. Often times, this employment is within the Ochsner Health System.