Saint Paul College Programs

Human Resources - Employers/Advisory Committees

Alan J. Holz
Human Resources Manager, Olsen Thielen & Co., Ltd.
HR Advisory Committee Member

There are a number of benefits prospective students ought to consider when enrolling the the Human Resources program at Saint Paul College including:

• Obtaining credentials to enter or advance in the HR field
• Building skills/competencies to increase your worth in the marketplace
• Exposure to all HR functional areas to assist in career pathing
• Developing resources to help you do your job
• Increasing your knowledge base and self-confidence
• Building a network of colleagues

Building a network of colleagues whether to assist you with a technical question, put you in touch with resources or experts in the field or to provide future career networking opportunities is a key benefit of the program. The interaction among students fostered both in and out of the classroom will help you develop relationships with other HR professionals that will serve you well personally and professionally.

Jacqueline J. Hill, SPHR
Human Resource Management Consultant, Christensen Hill, Ltd.
Human Resource Advisory Committee Member

When I learn that a client has an opening in their HR department, I do not hesitate to suggest that the employer contact Saint Paul College for applicants. Based on my experience with the HR advisory committee, and because I have been an employer of Saint Paul College HR students and graduates in the past, I know for certain that Saint Paul College HR students are ahead of the game in their preparation to be HR professionals. The HR program at Saint Paul College is up-to-date on the latest HR topics and trends, and the programs are comprehensive in scope. Perhaps the most important advantage is that programs are geared to helping students learn how to solve employer problems, and that, in the final analysis, is what employers are looking for.

Traci Peterson
Benefits Director, Best Buy Co., Inc.
Human Resource Advisory Committee Member

As a former adjunct faculty member and current advisory committee member to the HR program at Saint Paul College, I believe it to be the best hands on experience a future or current HR employee will need to advance their career. The course work not only provides educational content, but it utilizes a hands on approach to learning such as entering data into HRIS systems, creating an employee file from scratch, to preparing your resume for future or current employment opportunities. By taking this hands-on approach, the program enables you to present a unique perspective to your future employers.

As an HR professional, I find it valuable for my employees to be able to immediately make a difference in the work environment. This difference is what Saint Paul College enables its student body to achieve.

Charles Wood
Human Resource Director-Operations, Lifetouch National School Studios
Human Resource Advisory Committee Member

I have been involved as an Advisory Committee Member for the HR program at Saint Paul College for the past several years. I am impressed with how the program has evolved during that time. Much of that change is due to the willingness of the program's leaders to listen to and incorporate input from Human Resource practitioners.

I really believe the Saint Paul College program can provide an exceptional launching pad for someone wanting to get started in an HR career because it covers the essential knowledge required to work in the field. At the same time, the variations of the core program allow experienced professionals in the field to validate and enhance their knowledge. The flexibility is a key because it allows both students and professionals to tailor their HR education to their specific needs.