The Professional Development Series

The Professional Development Series provides systematic and intentional methods for staff to continue their education, gain insights into new pedagogy related to the work and develops new skills. Being invested in this process as a Division of Student Affairs allows us to provide better services, programs, support and advocacy for and with our students. We are dedicated to promoting excellence in DSA, and the Professional Development Series is one way to make that happen!

Goal of the Professional Development Series

To facilitate transformational events that enrich, educate and unify members of the Division of Student Affairs.

Objectives

• Increase knowledge of student concerns and needs
• Further develop skills for working with students through the use of a strength focused approach.
• Facilitate and strengthen inter and intra divisional connections.
• Strengthen DSA connections in the larger university community.
• Increase motivation and energy through self-care measures.

Previous Professional Development Workshops:

• Professional Development 2006-2007
  Reshaping Our Selves, Our Students and Our World

• Professional Development 2005-2006
  NEW Insights: Nourishing Effective Workplaces

• Professional Development Series 2004-2005
  TUNE IN! Student Voices and Informed Practices

• Professional Development 2003-2004
  Improving the Self, the Student and our Systems

• Professional Development 2002-2003

• Professional Development 2001-2002

Summary of DSA Professional Development Workshops

Professional Development 2001-2002

January 29, 2002

It's All About Respect: Working Together to Eliminate Sexual Harassment at the University of Michigan

Speaker: Kathleen Donohoe, Sexual Harassment Policy Office

In preparation for this workshop, the Sexual Harassment Policy Office have asked participants to access their tutorial at their website prior to the meeting.

February 21, 2002

Who Are Our Students? Interesting Findings from an Entering Student Survey (CIRP) Speaker: Malinda Matney, Student Affairs Research

Undergraduate students come to the University of Michigan with lives already in progress. Come learn about their goals, anticipated future activities, self ratings, and previous experiences.

March 18, 2002

Student Alcohol Use: Findings from the Student Life Survey

Speakers: Carol Boyd and Sean McCabe, Substance Abuse Center

The workshop will cover the prevalence of alcohol and other drug use among undergraduate students at the University of Michigan. They will also examine some of the consequences associated with alcohol and other drug use among U-M undergraduates.

April 11, 2002

The Needs of Transgender Students

Speaker: Jay Sennett

Jay Sennett is a professional film maker, writer, activist, and educator. The needs of transgender students impact the quality of their total experience on campus. During this professional development workshop, you will learn about what it means to be a transgender student, their specific needs, and how to best meet those needs.

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Professional Development 2002-2003

September 25, 2002

Alcohol Prevention on the U of M Campus: Current Strategies and Future Directions

Speakers: Patrice Flax (Alcohol & Other Drugs Campus Initiatives Coord.) and Marsha Benz, MPH, MA (Alcohol & Other Drugs Education Coord.)

Alcohol abuse by students is a major concern for student affairs staff at most colleges and universities around the country. This session will discuss the history and current prevention efforts on the University of Michigan campus. Included will be an overview of community health promotion efforts and their relevance to campus communities, what a comprehensive prevention plan is comprised of, and the current goals for the UM campus.

October 15, 2002

College Students and Depression

Speakers: Sarah Newlin, MPH (Project Associate for Educational Outreach, U-M Depression Center) Bonnie Hagerty, RN, PhD and Reg Williams, RN, PhD

Depression was, until recently, considered a disease of adults. Recent research, however, has demonstrated that depression can also afflict young adults. In fact, the disease's age of onset is now thought to be between the ages of 15 and 19. Many individuals develop their first symptoms around the time they enter college. It is therefore important to recognize symptoms in college students and not attribute them to normal problems of adjustment. The earlier depression is detected, the earlier it can be treated, and the earlier the student can resume normal functioning.

The University of Michigan Depression Center and the School of Nursing are conducting an educational intervention with Residence Hall Advisors designed to increase the recognition and treatment of depression among U of M students. This project will be discussed and resources shared.

November 6, 2002

Post-911 UM International Issues: Crisis or Opportunity?

Speakers: Rudie Altamirano and International Center staff

In the aftermath of September 11, our campus has witnessed incidents of intolerance, xenophobia and anti-foreign sentiment. On the other hand, there is also a heightened awareness of the importance of looking beyond our borders and understanding other cultures. Now, more than ever before, Americans are interested in finding out how our immigration system works. Because we are becoming an increasingly global community, it is vital for DSA staff to be fully informed and comfortable addressing international issues. In this interactive session, we will address critical issues that revolve around international education. The impacts of SEVIS (the new computerized system for tracking international students and scholars) and U-M's response to these new federal mandates will also be explored. The presenters will provide a creative forum for exploration, simulation, critical thinking, and open dialogue to address the above issues. This is one session that you do not want to miss!

December 10, 2002

Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender Panel

Speakers: Mary Beth Damm & Roger Fisher
Program Coord: Frederic MacDonald-Dennis and Holly Ferrise

How can we, as Student Affairs professionals, be proactive allies to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender students? What can we do to increase our level of inclusiveness and effectiveness with these communities? Explore possibilities to answer these questions at this ally-building workshop, which will be followed by LGBT student's ideas about what they'd like to see from us.

December 18, 2002

Social Identity

Program Coord: Patricia Aqui, Todd Sevig, Simone Himbeault Taylor, Monita Thompson

During the past year, a number of us in Student Affairs have indicated a need to educate ourselves in our work with students around the issues involved in the Middle East. We are offering a DSA staff in-service dedicated to an enhanced understanding of social identity development--that is, how students (and us) become aware of and comfortable with their own social identity (i.e., by gender, race, ethnicity, ability, religion, and more) and their understanding and appreciation of the social identity of others. While this knowledge base will help in multiple areas of our work with students, we will be tailoring this particular session to our work with multiple student populations who are directly affected by the issues and conflicts stemming from the Middle East.

January 21, 2003

The Educational Importance of Diversity

Speaker: Patricia Gurin, Nancy Cantor Distinguished University Professor Emerita, Research Director of the Intergroup Relations Program

The Supreme Court has announced that it will hear both of our affirmative action lawsuits. We believe this is a moment of great importance in our nation's history. The decisions will have a profound impact on our higher education system, affecting both public and private universities. In building our cases, the University has presented convincing evidence of the educational importance of diversity. The research demonstrates that learning in a diverse environment benefits all students, regardless of race. This evidence sets our cases apart from others. This session will provide a key opportunity to hear from Dr. Patricia Gurin, the lead researcher for Michigan's team examining the educational impact of diversity on student learning. This issue will receive much national attention in the coming months--come learn what it's all about!

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February 5, 2003

Reading (Research) Is Fundamental: Putting Academic Articles to Practical Use

Presenters: DSA Research Roundtable, Program Coord: Malinda Matney

Have you ever been interested in the title of an article, but felt confused by the statistical terms used? Are you one of the people who reads just the beginning and end of an article, but feel you are missing something in the middle? Come to this session where we will work through an article, talk about how a variety of people read research, and learn basic strategies to gain more from the reading in our fields.

From Malinda Matney...
We will refer to a specific article, which we suggest that participants read or skim in advance: Pedersen, Peggy J. (2002) "The Influence Of Alcohol Advertising on Students' Drinking Behaviors". NASPA Journal. Vol. 40: No. 1, Article 2.

We will also gather input during the session about what other research-related professional development activities might be of interest to you and/or your colleagues. We look forward to your suggestions at that time of how we can support your work.

March 3, 2003

The Importance of Campus Climate

Speakers: Luis Ponjuan, Bryan Cook
Panelists: Todd Sevig (moderator), Jeanine Bessette, Kay Clifford, Bob Winfield
Program Coord: Patricia Aqui, Todd Sevig, Simone Himbeault Taylor, Monita Thompson

Learn about the most current research being conducted on campus climate and hear how units in our Division are actively employing strategies to improve the campus climate for all our students. Dr. Sylvia Hurtado, Chair of the Center for the Study of Higher and PostSecondary Education, and a national authority on college impact will speak on campus climate. She will share UM campus findings from ground-breaking research from her Diversity and Democracy project. DSA representatives will then participate in a best practice and lessons learned panel. They will share examples of ways in which we have sought to positively influence climate on our campus. This is an ideal way to consider how we can translate theory to practice in improving the environment for all our students!

March 19, 2003

Hearing Students' Voices: Arab and Jewish Student Experiences at the University of Michigan

Speakers: Student Panel
Program Coord: Patricia Aqui, Todd Sevig, Simone Himbeault Taylor, Monita

Many of us have expressed an interest in learning more about Arab and Jewish students and their perceptions and experiences of our campus climate. This session will provide the opportunity to hear directly from students who identify as Arab and Jewish. Come listen to our students as they share with us and one another about their experiences on our campus.

April 16, 2003

The Difference of One Year: Changes in Entering Student Views

Speaker: Dr. Malinda Matney, Student Affairs Research

New undergraduate students in 2002 entered UM with a vastly different array of recent life experiences and memories than other recent classes. Life changing events such as September 11, corporate collapses, the current US economy and the prospects of war abroad have shaped student perspectives in a variety of ways. Come see how some recent trend information from the CIRP survey has changed.

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2003-2004 Professional Development: Improving the Self, the Student and our Systems

Thursday, November 13, 2003

Understanding Greek Life: Myths, Lies & Truths

Come to this session and learn more about the Greek societies at Michigan including their culture, members, goals, social activities and civic projects. Our goal is to provide participants with a better understanding and awareness of Greek life organizations and their contributions to U of M community of students

Monday, December 15, 2003

Finding the Nemo in You!

Come and learn about the philosophy of FISH!—A real life story about real people. It's an idea that suggests 1) how we feel about the work we do, and 2) the way we do it is contagious, resulting in either an energetic working environment or a place we can't wait to get out of. This philosophy cannot be imposed - It's a choice!

Thursday, January 22, 2004

Do Hate Crimes Really Exist in College Communities?

Come and find out about how these silent yet poisonous crimes are taking place not only in university communities across the nation, but right here in the Detroit Metro area. Topics that will be discussed include what constitutes a hate crime, current statistics that are being reported and how student affairs professionals can respond to the needs of our students.

Wednesday, February 18, 2004

Students of Color: Challenges and Resiliency

Many of us are familiar with the unique challenges and issues faced by students of color in higher education. Often, these challenges are misunderstood, belittled or ignored. Educational research is focusing more and more on a model of cultural resiliency — the idea that our students have all that they need to succeed within their own cultures and backgrounds and within themselves.

Friday, March 5th, 2004

Understanding Current Drinking and Drug Use of the University Student

Drinking on college campus's across the nation is a topic that has concerned student affairs professionals for years. Come and find out about what researchers are learning in regards to alcohol and other drugs and the impact that those substances are having on our students.

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Wednesday, March 17, 2004

Self-Care Festival

The event is designed to give you an opportunity to step out of your hectic schedule to engage in wellness activities that focus on just YOU. Complete with chair massages, aromatherapy, nurturing snacks, yoga station, self-care videos, progressive muscle relaxation and information on healthy living. Come take care of yourself so we can take care our students better!

Wednesday, April 14, 2004

Answering Questions of Meaning: Dealing with the Increase of Spirituality in the Student Body

The spirituality of the millennium generation is seemingly on the rise. This workshop will deal with this issue among our student body. In particular, participants will explore how students are using spirituality. In addition, we will explore the difference between spirituality and religion and the role of student affairs to help students in their spiritual journey at a public university.

Thursday, May 27, 2004

The Art of Collaboration: DSA Style

Working together between units and/or amongst units in DSA is a GOOD THING. But it is not always that easy when you are dealing with many players, with different ways of thinking, goals, opinions and even agenda. This session will examine ways of connecting with people, strategies and techniques of team building and cooperation and simply "common sense" and "tips" in developing effective collaborations.

2004 Training Institutes

Friday, Februay 13, 2004

Building A Personal Vision at Work

Sometimes work life and personal life do not seem to connect or merge. This workshop will be your opportunity to learn how to identify your personal vision and make the connections with your work life thereby making it possible to have a healthy outlook on your work situation.

Friday, April 23, 2004

Developing Your Supervision Skills

Using the Myers Briggs Type Indicator Inventory, you will learn your own style of supervision. In addition, you will develop skills and strategies that will enhance the overall work environment for which you are responsible, including 1) effective communication and listening skills and 2) working with styles different from your own.

Monday, May 10, 2004

Cultural Impasses

The division of student affairs is a diverse team with different identities, worldviews, and ways of interacting with the world. This workshop will explore ways to negotiate and manage our relationships when there is a fundamental difference in worldview or paradigms. In particular, participants will explore conflict resolution skills along with learning how to "peacefully co-exist" in light of disagreement.

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2004-2005 Professional Development Series : TUNE IN! Student Voices and Informed Practices

Tuesday, September 28, 2004

Student Athletes

This workshop will feature a student panel sharing their stories of success and challenges. This session will focus on the lives of athletes at the University of Michigan including: their day-to-day activities, the expectations of the NCAA, the University's Department of Athletics and their particular sport, and how all these influences shape their experience at Michigan.

Thursday, October 7, 2004, 2004

Continuing the Conversation Brown Bag: Student Athletes

Did you want more time to reflect with colleagues about the student athlete panel this week? Participants will be given the opportunity in a small group setting to discuss ideas, reflections, and applications of learning that came from the student panel last week. You can pick up the accompanying reading on DSA's website or at the student panel workshop.

Wednesday, October 13, 2004

What To Do When TV-4 Shows Up At Your Office?

Communications is a vital part of the work each of us does. Whether it involves when to discuss a new program, what to put in a publication or on a webpage, or how to speak with a reporter, it is important that we say and convey the right information to our many divisional audiences. This media training will equip you to know what, when, where and how to say it. You will gain valuable tools and insight, allowing you to become more comfortable in telling your story. During the last half-hour, you will see how former CNN reporter Tony Collings coaches a DSA staff member on useful tricks for answering difficult questions when the cameras are rolling.

Monday, November 15, 2004

Survivor, Chapelle, Red Bull, and Crunk Juice: Exploring Pop Culture

Have you ever wondered what your students are talking about or doing in their free time? This workshop will focus on the trends, fads, and patterns of the current university population. In addition, we will take an inside look at the norms around sexuality, free time and balancing an academic career. If you want to know why your students are watching Trading Spaces or what exactly DDR is, this is the workshop for you.

Thursday, November 18, 2004

Continuing the Conversation Brown Bag: Pop Culture

Did you want more time to reflect with colleagues about the influence of pop culture on your work life? If so, please consider this "Continuing the Conversation" brown bag. Participants will be given the opportunity in a small group setting to discuss ideas, reflections, and applications of learning that came from the student panel on November 15. You can pick up the accompanying reading on DSA's website or at the student panel workshop.

Thursday, January 20, 2005

Student Mental Health

Currently, student mental concerns are receiving a lot of attention in the media. This workshop will explore and identify the current trends and patterns of University of Michigan students' mental health. Participants will also have the opportunity to explore how their individual unit is impacted by these trends. In addition, participants will find out how students' mental health needs are being met throughout the division.

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Wednesday, February 16, 2005

The Joys and Challenges of being Multiracial at U-M

This workshop will feature a student panel. The panel will discuss issues related to their ethnicity, including issues related to: identity, relationships and communities on the campus and in society.

Wednesday, March 9, 2005

Self-Care Festival

As Student Affairs professionals, we engage in rewarding but challenging work. This event is designed to give you an opportunity to nurture yourself and engage in wellness. Complete with chair massages, aromatherapy, nurturing snacks, yoga station, self-care videos, and progressive muscle relaxation, along with information on healthy living. Come take care of yourself so we can take better care of our students. BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!

Thursday, May 12, 2005

Ethical Decision Making: What Do You Do When No One Is Watching This program will examine the difficulties in balancing the interests of the division and student affairs ethical standards against the needs and wants of an individual—the notion that if it's good for me, it must be good for everyone. Ethical decision making will explore the factors that need to be considered and help participants examine how to negotiate this process in their every day decision making.

Training Institutes

Monday, November 8, 2004

The Color of Teamwork: Using the Leadership Matrix to Build a Better Workplace

The Leadership Matrix tool will be used to provide a new understanding of your learning and teaching styles and those of others. You will begin to understand how individuals process information, the unique talents that each color brings to an environment, and how to strengthen areas that do not come naturally. More specifically, it is a fun way to learn.

Monday, February 7, 2005

Building a Personal Vision at Work

Work life and personal life do not seem to connect or merge. However, it is possible to develop a personal vision that is congruent with our work. Understanding our personal vision as it relates to our work goals will very likely lead to better job satisfaction and performance. This workshop will be your opportunity to learn how to identify your personal vision and make the connections with your work life, making it possible to have a healthy outlook for your work situation. BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!

Thursday, April 28, 2005

Working with Staff with Mental Health Issues

This workshop is designed to help managers and supervisors learn how to deal more effectively with employees who are struggling with mental health issues. Specific topics to be discussed include: the American Disabilities Act, when to seek consultation, and the parameters of referring someone for the EAP or FASAP.

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Professional Development 2005-2006 NEW Insights: Nourishing Effective Workplaces

Wednesday, October 5, 2005

Arab American Student Voices

The Arab American students are members of a vibrant and diverse community with a long history on campus and in the Detroit metro area. This student voices panel will be an excellent opportunity to learn about the experiences of a few of our Arab American students and their perspectives on the community here at U of M.

Wednesday, October 26 2005

Using Art in the Work You Do

Art-making has an alchemical effect on the imagination. It awakens the senses and sharpens insights, teaching us to think in symbols, metaphors, and to de-code complexity, so we can perceive the world in new ways. Art provides an opportunity for kaleidoscopic thinking. Each time we shift the lens of our perceptions, we gain new perspectives — and new opportunities for innovation. Come to this program to learn just how to incorporate ART into the work that you do.

Wednesday, November 16, 2005

Holistic Health Festival

Interested in learning how to make healthier meals in minutes? Are you looking for a U Move class to jump start your exercise routine? What exactly is Reki. Stop in and start down the road to a healthier lifestyle at our Fall Holistic Health Care Fair.

Tuesday, December 6, 2005

What is the True Reality: Exploring the Impact of Reality T.V. on Our Students and Our Work!

Television has played a role in shaping our values and norms. What messages are being conveyed? This session will unpack and critically examine shows like the OC, Laguna Beach, College Hill, and The Family Guy. Participant will explore their popularity, appeal and impact on campus culture.

Thursday, January 19, 2006

Are YOU Working Hard Enough? Productivity & Boundaries in Our Work

Set goals. Be more efficient. Work harder. Many of us go through our professional and personal lives trying to be more productive. What does that really mean? How do we negotiate our "post-it" goals with the pressures of the workplace? When does working harder actually become counter-productive?

This workshop will provide you with the perspectives of a few of our distinguished staff members and their insights into the meaning of productivity and the importance of setting boundaries in our work.

Thursday, February 16, 2006

I Survived

This session will feature testimonials of survival and resiliency in the U of M student body. Students will share stories of how they overcome and triumph difficult and challenging life experiences while at the University of Michigan.

Tuesday, March 28, 2006

Holistic Health Festival

Missed the Fall Festival... Interested in learning how to make healthier meals in minutes? Are you looking for a U Move class to jump start your exercise routine? What exactly is Reki. Stop in and start down the road to a healthier lifestyle at our Spring Holistic Health Care Fair.

Thursday, May 4, 2006

Gender Identity

Students will talk about their experiences as an identified man, woman, and transgender on the U of M campus. Also learn about the inclusion of gender identity into the non-discrimination policy of the University and how this influences and changes the way in which you engage in your work.

Training Institutes 2006

Thursday, February 9, 2006

Diversity 101:

Have you ever wondered what is the difference between race and ethnicity or what really is privilege? Well, this is the session for you. This workshop will explore common terms and language used in diversity literature and discourse. Whether you are seasoned around this topic or someone looking understands diversity better, this is the session for you.

Friday, April 7, 2006

Sharing Activities and Toolkits with One Another

Many of us spend countless hours trying to think up new ways of doing team builders, get-to-know-you activities (some brief and fun, others more in depth and thorough). Come to this training institute with your top eight-ten team builders. We will share with each other in small groups and engage in some of them. The idea is to leave with twenty new ways of making connections in groups.

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Professional Development 2006-2007: Reshaping Ourselves, Our Students and Our World

DSA Research Roundtable

The Division of Student Affairs Research Roundtable is pleased to announce the Fourth Annual Division of Student Affairs Research Symposium, to take place on the morning of May 10. 2007. The Divisional Research Symposium is a half day event with a variety of sessions focusing on relating theory to our practice, and the ways that our practice can shape theory. The 2007 Divisional Research Symposium invites presentations from staff, students, and faculty on topics related to issues of theory to practice in our work with students, and will call for those proposals in early Winter 2007.

Monthly Culture Club Open Spaces, First Tuesday of Every Month

On the first Tuesday of each month, we will provide a space for staff members to come together to discuss issues and share ideas that affect units across the Division. Themes for each session will be pre-identified by soliciting staff members for discussion topics. Examples of themes might include "Working with student staff," "Supporting students during challenging campus and world events," "Advising students," etc.

Wednesday, September 20, 2006

Dialogue vs. Debate

Goal: Life Skills

How do we engage with each other, especially when the topic is emotional, heated and passionate? We all have strong beliefs and values and we often enter into conversations with each other around these topics. During this session, we will explore the difference between dialogue and debate and how we can use it in our daily work! A few things to think about prior to the session: 1. Dialogue is collaborative: two or more sides work together toward common understanding. 2. Debate is oppositional: two sides oppose each other and attempt to prove each other wrong. 3. In dialogue, finding common ground is the goal.

Tuesday, October 3, 2006

Supervision and Coaching -- Culture Club

This session is perfect for anyone who supervises full-time staff. The session will include current research about the importance of supervision to the employee, information about what staff hope for in a supervisor, and practical skills for improving your work as a supervisor and coach.

Tuesday, October 10, 2006

Panel of Student Activists

Goal: Student Learning

U-M has a long tradition of student activism on campus. Many of our programs and services have been shaped or initiated by the proactive, passionate work of these students. They engage in issues that affect both our campus and our world. This session will provide an opportunity to hear about their experience on campus, and to consider how we might support their work and be better allies.

Thursday, October 19, 2006

Partnering with Students

Goal: Student Learning

Finding ways to engage students in order to enhance their learning is what the profession of student affairs is all about. We do this through supporting student initiatives, as well as providing appropriate challenges and opportunities for students to learn about themselves and others while developing new skills and capacities. Join us as we share our experiences of working with students.

Monday, October 30, 2006

DSA Culture 101, Culture Club

For those of you who missed it last year, this session will catch you up on our vision of organizational culture in the Division of Student Affairs and the tools we hope will help us move toward that vision. You may have heard talk about things such as leveling the work, RACI, the contribution model, and collaboration. Come find out about all of these and more! New members of DSA Assembly and new staff who work directly with students are especially encouraged to attend!

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Tuesday, November 14, 2006

Michigan Student Health Culture

Goal: Health & Wellness

Students and staff from Health Promotion and Community Relations at University Health Service will present data from U-M students from an on-line survey conducted this spring about their behaviors as they relate to health and how these compare with Healthy Campus 2010 goals. Spend some time learning the results and working in small groups to define what this means to our work.

Thursday, December 7, 2006

Self-Authorship Overview

Goal: Student Learning

Self-Authorship is a theory and way of thinking about how we do our work in Student Affairs. The three main components of self-authorship are
(1) becoming critically aware of one's own composing of reality,
(2) self-consciously participating in an ongoing dialogue toward truth, and
(3) cultivating a capacity to respond—to act—in ways that are satisfying and just. As we move forward in the division to incorporate this philosophy into our work, it will be important for all of us to understand it. This session will highlight the main components of self-authorship and provide a tips tool on how to use this model when developing our programs and services.

Wednesday, January 24, 2007

Being the Subject of Public Debate

Goal: Diversity

Proposal 2, the Ballot Initiative, conflict in the Middle East, terrorism, and many other topics place both students and staff in a position where they are the subject of public debate. How does this feel, what are we thinking when it is us they are talking about, and how do we manage the emotions and thoughts? How as members of the staff in the Division of Student Affairs can we help students and each other as world, national and local events impact our lives? Come join a discussion that explores these topics and others as we learn together to support, challenge and dialogue each other and our students.

Thursday, February 15, 2007

Diversity Tool Kits

Goal: Diversity

This session is a time to share information about the kinds of exercises you create and use to discuss and dialogue about issues related to diversity (social identity membership profile, Barnga, Gay Bingo etc...).

Friday, March 23, 2007

Self-Care Fair

Goal: Health & Wellness

The event is designed to give you an opportunity to step out of your hectic schedule to engage in wellness activities that focus on just YOU. Complete with chair massages, aromatherapy, nurturing snacks, yoga station, self-care videos, progressive muscle relaxation and information on healthy living. Come take care of yourself so we can take care of our students better!

Monday, April 2, 2007

What to do with Assessment Results

Assessment Group

This session is designed to engage DSA professionals in sharing the value of the assessment efforts they have engaged in this year. Through a panel presentation and roundtable discussion, participants will discuss what they have learned and how it will influence their planning to achieve enhanced outcomes in the coming year. Those new to assessment will learn about its importance on a unit and divisional level and be encouraged to identify initiatives within their areas to enhance student learning.

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Getting Your Voice Heard

• How to Become a Student Advisor to the Division of Student Affairs and Its Units
• DSA Advisory Board & Meeting Schedule (pdf)

Resources

• Academic Calendar
• Expect Respect
• Professional Development
• Safety
• UM*Events Calendar