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Programs

The Staff Development Committee offers the following programs for employees in the Division of Student Affairs:

New Employee Welcome
A New Employee Welcome program is held at the start of each Fall and Spring semester, to welcome and orient staff members who have joined the Division in the last six months. The program introduces new employees to the Division, its mission, departments, leadership, history and philosophy.

Special Interest Sessions
This series features speakers from inside and outside the campus community, to address issues of interest to our staff. These sessions are held at least once per month and are open to all employees.

Mentoring Program
The Staff Development Mentoring program is a formal mentoring program with a structured set of activities designed to development mentoring relationships among Student Affairs staff. The purpose of the program is to provide mentoring relationships that build institutional connections, foster a sense of belonging, develop professional networks and the personal and professional skills to succeed in the daily workplace and the field of Student Affairs

Article Discussions
These brown bag lunch meetings are intended to stimulate discussion and interaction among division staff, with a focus on a selected article. The monthly meetings are an informal way for staff to learn about current issues in higher education.

Graduate Student Development
The Division employs a number of Graduate Assistants, many of whom are studying in the Higher Education program and plan to pursue careers in Student Affairs. The unique needs and interests of this group are addressed through the planning of a series of programs targeting such areas as job search and interview skills, navigating transitions, conference preparation, obtaining internships, and more. Many of these programs are offered in conjunction with the Student Affairs Graduate Association (SAGA).