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Jackson Dooley, recent human resource management graduate.
125 Anniversary Celebration: Jackson Dooley
May 28, 2025
Editor's Note: This is a series of stories about 快活影院 students, alumni and community members, highlighting their experiences during our 125th anniversary celebration. We will feature 125 individuals from August 2024 to August 2025.
MACOMB, IL - - Jackson Dooley, recent human resource management graduate, describes 快活影院 as an institution with dedicated and passionate faculty who are ready to support students.
"When I think about WIU, I think about the dedicated faculty who are passionate about teaching and mentoring their students," Dooley said. "The faculty at WIU goes above and beyond to guide you through both your academic and professional careers."
For Dooley, Leathernecks are determined individuals committed to overcoming any challenge.
"Being a Leatherneck means embodying determination and hard work," Dooley said. "Always striving to overcome challenges and achieve personal goals."
Dooley's favorite Leatherneck memory is the opportunity to attend the 2025 Iowa Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Student Summit with the rest of the WIU SHRM Student Chapter executive board.
"It was a great opportunity to network and learn hands-on outside of the classroom setting," Dooley said. "We had the opportunity to work with other student chapters of SHRM on various human resource activities. It was very instructive to learn about how different chapters and human resource management programs operate. I have great memories from this trip that I will cherish for the rest of my life."
During his junior year, Dooley completed an internship at Blessing Health System in Quincy, leading to a full-time position before graduating. He credits his program at WIU with preparing him for his career.
"I feel that the HR program at WIU has more than prepared me for my professional life. Many of the projects and cases we had in my courses are things I work with all the time," Dooley said. "I came into my role with a strong understanding of human resources because of the exceptional education I have received at WIU. The human resource program at WIU is unique in that it offers unions and benefits courses that are not commonly offered. The knowledge I gained provided me with a strong foundation for my current role in employee benefits administration."
On campus, Dooley was committed to excellence as the president of the SHRM and a member of the Centennial Honors College.
As students consider furthering their education at WIU, Dooley's advice highlights the importance of developing relationships with faculty and taking advantage of their mentorship.
"Build relationships with the faculty," Dooley said. "It is so important, especially in the business disciplines, to network in order to find employment upon graduation. Faculty have so many great resources to help students excel, so it's important as a student to do your part and get to know your faculty members."
As we honor 125 years of educational excellence, we invite local WIU students, alumni, faculty and staff to share their stories and be featured in our series. Contact University Communications at U-Communications@wiu.edu to participate.
To learn more about the WIU Human Resource Management program, visit wiu.edu/cbt/management_and_marketing/hrm.php.
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