Dive Brief:
- The University of California system has approved a contract with Portfolium to offer current students and all living alumni access to the digital portfolio service.
- UC-San Diego just wrapped up a one-year pilot in which the service was successfully marketed to alumni, who uploaded work samples to existing social media accounts and created new Porfolium profiles.
- Campus Technology reports that aside from offering the portfolio building capabilities, Portfolium will also give University of California students and alumni a private way to connect through the platform.
Dive Insight:
Digital portfolios are increasingly being recognized for their power in the job application process. Students can tell employers about their accomplishments in resumes and cover letters, but portfolios allow them to show actual content mastery and project completion. For students who are still in college, portfolios also clarify the relevance of their learning. Colleges including Notre Dame and Fresno State have incorporated portfolios into coursework and embedded support into career service departments, recognizing their value in helping students achieve success with their degrees.