Dorm Rooms to
Boardrooms Victoria
Crandell & Rose
Crandell and Rose
Dorm to Boardrooms
Victoria Pilate Crandell
& Rose Crandell and
Rose
The Great Leap
Forward meets
Title III
compliance and
AACSB
certification
requirements for
ethics and
diversity training.
Empowering Students for the
Workplace of the New
Millennium

Past Performance
Overall, students have reported in their evaluations an increase in their
effectiveness of the series 8.67 points out of 10. Professors and
administrators who have sat in on the lectures gave similar marks.
Clients have the option of choosing the lecture themes and level of
service. Some previous areas of interest were diversity, ethics and
interpersonal skills. This is in addition to the general theme of job
preparedness. The lecture series meets Title 3 compliance.
Comments on the
Great Leap Forward
"Very productive visit. The presentations, handouts, and book are very
helpful to our students. All of our students enjoyed the presentations
and acquired a considerable knowledge from attending."
Norfolk State University professor
"The presentation was excellent."
Norfolk State University student
"Thank you for speaking about your research and experience of going
from college to the real world. I enjoyed your speech and appreciated the
outline of your book since I myself have been in the job market for about
three months after earning my Bachelor in marketing and MBA. Thank
you for visiting UCF and encouraging several students like myself."
University of Central Florida student
"Great information provided."
Cleveland State University student
"Great presentation. I feel prepared for entering the work world."
Spelman College student
Bulk Orders of
Dorm Rooms to Boardrooms
What do students remember about the commencement ceremony? Very
little! Give students the practical gift that lasts. Dorm Rooms to
Boardrooms is available in bulk quantities; it’s the perfect gift for a
university’s graduating class. Bulk discounts are available. For alumni
organizations, place a bulk order for this year’s graduates of your alma
mater.
1. A Gift to Graduating Seniors
2. A Required Text for Internship and Co-Op Courses
3. Required Reading for Professional Development Courses
4. A Part of Premium Service Programs of Career Service Centers
5. A Text for Career Exploration Courses
6. A Text for Life Skills and College Remedial Courses
7. A Part of the Reading List for Incoming Freshmen
8. A Text for New Employee Orientation
9. A Text for Intern and Co-Op Employee Education
10. A Gift for Incoming Freshmen as Part of Early Intervention
in Career and Professional Development
The Great Leap Forward is based, in part, on the book, Dorm
Rooms to Boardrooms. The lecture and book are designed to
aid students in making the transition from college to the work
world. Previous clients have included North Carolina Central
University, Norfolk State University, Savannah State University
and Cleveland State University. Dr. Pilate has also spoken to
students at the University of Central Florida and Spelman College.
Victoria Pilate, Ph.D.
The Great Leap Forward -- Guest Speaker Services