The Professional Development Committee provides opportunities for staff to grow and develop in their profession.

The Professional Development committee includes five subcommittees: Onboarding, Professional Learning and Development, Awards and Recognition, Service and Social. Each group is designed to provide different opportunities for growth and success within the division of Student Affairs.

About the Subcommittees

Onboarding provides skills and knowledge to assist staff in becoming effective employees of student affairs. Initiatives include new employee orientations and a mentor program.

Members are Andrew Helgeson (chair), Laura Smith, Regina Tucker and Jeremy Hall.

 

Professional Learning and Development activities include webinars, workshops and lectures and a book club.

Members include Ashley Shoemake (chair), Paul Krawietz, Michael Scarrell and Chad Thomas.

ArrowheadProfessional Development Presentation Opportunities

The Professional Development Committee now offers the opportunity for Student Affairs staff to share original presentations or workshops with colleagues. Presentations take place virtually and are open to all Student Affairs professional staff.

The proposed presentation must be no shorter than one hour and no longer than two hours in length, learning outcomes must be clearly stated and the presentation topic must connect to the mission and vision of the division.

If interested, fill out the Presentation Interest Form and a committee member will review the proposal. Please email Ashley Shoemake with questions.

Awards and Recognition acknowledges staff dedication while highlighting professional, academic and life achievements. Activities include unit spotlights and acknowledgement of outstanding employees or units.

Members are Asiah Claiborne (chair), Hayley Minton and Laura Smith. See links for details about nominating staff or units for Awards and Recognition.

Service provides opportunities for staff to assist both local and campus communities. Units compete to accumulate service hours and there are service related events such as spring clean-up.

Members are Mark Este (chair), Geoffrey Johnston and Emma Bluestein.

Social provides opportunities for staff to make connections across units in a fun and supportive environment. The group coordinates social events and programs throughout the year.

Members are Julia Juarez (chair), Kiara Butler, Zeeshawn Habib and Dan Long.

 
Donated toys, Holiday Lunch Dec. 8
Toy donations from the Dec. 8 Holiday Lunch

Student Affairs Assessment

The mission of the Student Affairs assessment office is to enrich the university experience for students through the assessment of Student Affairs programs and services.

Staff Travel Grant

The division sponsors up to five travel grants annually to provide opportunities for staff who wish to pursue opportunities that are outside their current scope of work. Contact Chad Thomas for details.

Join the Professional Development Committee

Please contact Zahra Nourani, Chair of the Professional Development Committee, to become a member.