Using the philosophy of servant leadership, Eric VandeVoorde helps students realize their passion through career exploration and self-discovery. Eric believes in the value of civic involvement and is currently serving on multiple non-profit boards of directors, including the Lafayette Crisis Center, Homestead Consulting Services, and Words on the Go.
Current Position: Program Coordinator at Purdue University.
Previous Positions: Director for Career Services at Ivy Tech Community College – Lafayette. He is also served as an Adjunct Faculty Member at Ivy Tech, primarily in the School of Business.
Education: Eric is currently pursuing his Ph.D. in Global Leadership, with a concentration in Academic Administration, through an accredited program at Indiana Tech.
Professional Development: I earned the Career Development Facilitator (CDF) certificate. “The Career Development Facilitator (CDF) program has rigor and relevance. My instructor, Marie Smith was brilliant; she introduced current research, theories, national trends, and best practices within the career development profession.” ~ Eric VandeVoorde