TAKING THE ASSESSMENT

The CliftonStrengths assessment—rooted in psychological theory, literature and research—identifies an individuals’ top five Signature Themes from Gallup’s developed list of 34 most common talents.

Individuals who complete the assessment will be able to identify their talents, develop those talents into strengths and apply those strengths in experiences in the classroom, in leadership opportunities, in their relationships and in their careers. CliftonStrengths has been used and studied across the world in a wide range of organizations and with people from a variety of backgrounds.

FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS

As part of the Ignite Your Strengths Initiative, CliftonStrengths assessments will be offered to incoming first-year undergraduate students and transfer students at no cost. Teams and units will build activities and reflections to start and continue the conversation about developing strengths throughout the academic year for students who take the assessment. Contact Tyra Ford, Director, Professional and Personal Development for more information. 

FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS

CliftonStrengths assessments will be offered to first-year law students and select graduate students at no cost. Activities and reflections are built into the student’s journey for those who complete the assessment. To learn more about taking your CliftonStrengths assessment, contact your graduate program office or Tyra Ford, Director, Professional and Personal Development for more information. 

FOR CPS STUDENTS AND ALUMNI

Contact Career Management to learn more and schedule your CliftonStrengths assessment by email.

FOR FACULTY & STAFF

We encourage you to take the CliftonStrengths assessment. Look to Campus Currents for upcoming dates for training and debrief sessions about this initiative. This is where you can sign up and receive access to take CliftonStrengths. We also schedule “Meet-Up” sessions for faculty and staff to engage in deeper conversations about strengths-based development after they have taken the assessment.

If you and your department are interested in engaging in strengths-based conversations as a team, the Human Resources office can partner with you to develop training using the CliftonStrengths assessment. Please reach out to Shanae Freeman, Talent Development Coordinator, Human Resources for further information.