The Career Exploration Center (CEC) supports undergraduate students who are exploring their major, career, and academic goals. We assist students in gathering information, personal insight, and experiences that:
- are based on their interests, values, and skills
- help them explore their options
- connect them to relevant resources and tool
- provide direction in planning the next steps in their career journey
CEC advisors are available for remote and in-person appointments in our main office in Ingraham Hall, as well as in select residence halls. Visit our Career Advising page for more details or schedule an appointment via Starfish.
On this page: Mission & Values | CEC Staff
Monday–Friday
8:30am–4:30pm
114 Ingraham Hall
1155 Observatory Drive
Madison, WI, 53706
Mission & Values
OUR MISSION
The UW-Madison Career Exploration Center’s mission is to empower all undergraduate students to strategically explore their career and academic options.
OUR VISION
Strategic exploration is a central component of UW-Madison undergraduates’ career development.
OUR VALUES
The Career Exploration Center’s work and interactions with students and colleagues is guided by the following values: inclusion, collaboration, agency, innovation, and a person-centered approach.
- Inclusion: We respect all individuals and welcome them to bring their unique experiences, perspectives, and identities to our work.
- Collaboration: We work with campus partners to provide holistic, well-informed advising and resources.
- Agency: We support students in developing the skills necessary to strategically explore academic and career options, as well as set and achieve relevant goals.
- Innovation: We innovate and evolve in keeping with industry trends and advising best practices.
- Person-centered approach: We encourage students to bring their whole selves to the exploration process, guided by their unique needs and goals.