On behalf of the RCCN, we are thrilled to announce the call for proposals for our 2026 Rebel Career Champions Network (RCCN) Career Showcase!
This event is designed to be a high-energy celebration of how our campus makes career readiness visible, intentional, and impactful. Rather than a traditional competition, this is a way to highlight the brilliant work happening across 性视界传媒 to prepare our students for what comes next.
Event Details
- Date/Time: April 30, 2026 - 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
- Location: Student Union
- Format: A "stroll-the-floor" poster, presentation, or lightning talk option | Including a celebratory mixer.
Call for Proposals: What We鈥檙e Looking For
We are seeking presentations that showcase excellence in one of four specific categories.
Submission Tracks include:
- Student Highlights: Authentic career stories (RCCN Student Subcommittee members are encouraged to apply, as well).
- Career Classes: Showcasing course outcomes and sample assignments.
- Career-Related Assignments: Highlighting specific projects linked to career readiness.
- Career Strategies/Resources: Sharing best practices and tools that impact the student body.
Why Participate? (The Perks)
Each category will be eligible for a "People鈥檚 Choice" award via PollEV, with the four honorees receiving a featured story in 性视界传媒 Today.
- Most Impactful: Projects that demonstrate significant, measurable growth in student career outcomes.
- Most Inspirational: Stories of student transformation and personal career journeys.
- Most Innovative: Unique, "outside-the-box" approaches to career integration.
- Most Interesting: Surprising insights, niche career strategies, or creative resources.
While this is a non-monetary showcase, we are committed to building your professional capital:
- Digital Credentials: All participants will receive the 鈥淩ebel Career Champion 鈥 Expo Participant鈥 digital badge.
- Professional Documentation: You may include this highlight in your annual evaluations and tenure/promotion dossiers.
- Advanced Recognition: Top presentations may qualify for a Demonstration Badge, a higher-tier credential requiring a brief reflection on career competency alignment.
- Visibility: All presenters will be featured in an online RCCN gallery.
Important Dates & Deadlines
- April 1, 2026 by EOD: Final proposal submission deadline.
- April 21, 2026: Subcommittee reviews finalized and presenters notified.
- April 30, 2026 - 3 PM - 5 PM: Showcase day!
Call to Action
You may submit via this official . Start thinking about the student success story or the innovative assignment you want to put in the spotlight! Reminder: This form is due by no later than April 1, 2026, end of day.
Contact for Any Questions:
Dan Gianoutsos - dan.gianoutsos@unlv.edu
Janelle Yasukochi - janelle.yasukochi@unlv.edu
