Student Affairs

Professional Development

The mission of the Student Affairs Staff Development Committee is to provide opportunities for the Student Affairs staff to facilitate the development of professional and personal growth. These opportunities integrate staff into the division, strengthen sense of community, encourage cross-departmental collaboration, and recognize exemplary work while enhancing the division and the University.

Events and projects to be developed and implemented by the committee include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Oversee the development and implementation of the Student Affairs kickoff, holiday celebration, and end of the year celebration
• Oversee the development and implementation of the awards process
• Develop and implement the mentorship program
• Provide professional development opportunities for staff
• Develop a professional development day for the entire division

Mini-Conference Materials

Each summer the Profession Development Committee plans a mini-conference for staff to learn about new topics. For 2021, this conference is being held virtually and open to anyone in the division.

Register here: https://getinvolved.siue.edu/submitter/form/start/488964

2021 Virtual Student Affairs Mini-Conference

8:30-8:50 am Opening Session:

Thoughts on Adjusting to Change and Change-Based Feelings in Higher Ed 

• Dr. Dr. Paul Rose,  Professor of Psychology & Associate Dean School of Education, Health & Human Behavior
  
  • As conditions have changed throughout the pandemic, we have been in constant need of adjusting our behavior at work and in life. In this talk, Dr. Rose will explain why waiting to make behavioral changes until we feel motivated to make those changes can be a mistake. Ample research suggests that, sometimes, our behavior can be a cause, not just a result, of our feelings. The best strategy in the face of change, therefore, can sometimes be to just start acting, and let feelings of motivation follow.

9:00-9:50 am Sessions:

Student Affairs Strategic Planning Update

Tammy Taylor, Associate Director, SIUE Career Development Center and

Rex Jackson, Associate Director for Residence Life, SIUE Housing

This session will provide the division an update on the strategic plan and the next steps.

Making It Matter: Maximizing Mentorship 

• Ashlee Roberts, Executive Director, Student Affairs Planning and Operations, Stockton University and
• Miriam Roccia, Associate Vice Chancellor, Student Affairs, SIUE

  • Mentoring relationships are grounded in opportunities to teach and learn, share and grow, support and challenge. Identifying and connecting with potential mentors, establishing successful mentoring relationships, and sustaining mentorship relationships can be daunting. After attending the session, attendees will be able to: 

    • Explain what opportunities for teaching and/or learning they are seeking from a mentor/mentee relationship 
    • Summarize strategies for finding a potential mentor 
    • Identify the components of a successful mentoring relationship 
    • Apply information learned to develop a documented pathway to establishing and sustain a new mentor/mentee relationship 

Overview of the American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer course

• Natalie Rosales-Hawkins, Assistant Director for Recreational Programs, SIUE Campus Recreation
  
  • The purpose of the American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer course is to train individuals to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies. This is not a certification course. This is an overview to provide insight to understand, recognize, and determine what steps to take in a life-threatening injury or illness.

10:00-10:50 am Sessions

Diversity as an Asset in the Job Search and Workplace 

• Jamie Doss, Career Counselor, SIUE Career Development Center

  • A diverse workforce is imperative for our institution to accurately represent and meet the needs of the students we serve. This session will highlight the benefits of diversity in the workplace and include best practice tips to share with students as they embark on the world of work. Participants will gain knowledge and meaningful tools to promote and foster workplace diversity towards inclusive excellence. Tips for navigating diversity and inclusion in the virtual workplace will also be discussed.

Campus Art Presentation 

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• Dr. Thad Duhigg, SIUE Art and Design

  • Ever wanted to learn more about the art and sculptures around SIUE's beautiful campus? This is your opportunity. Join Dr. Duhigg for this virtual presentation to gain more insight into the art and sculptures you see on campus every day. 

Using the 5 Exemplary Practices of Leadership to Be a Stronger Supervisor or Advisor 

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• Melinda Stitzel, Assistant Director for Leadership Programs, SIUE Kimmel Student Involvement Center

  • When supervising others, particularly students, are you flexing your leadership muscles to the benefit of your staff? In this session, we will borrow concepts from Kouzes and Posner’s The Leadership Challenge to discuss how intentional integration of the five exemplary practices of leadership can help you be a stronger, more effective and empathetic supervisor. Whether you supervise a single student or dozens, you will leave this session with practical takeaways to introduce or reinforce in your supervisory practice.

11:00-11:50 am Sessions

Change can be good: New directions for the College Student Personnel Administration Program 

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• Candace Hall, Assistant Professor and CSPA Co-Program Director, SIUE Department of Educational Leadership and
• Dr. J.T. Snipes, Assistant Professor and CSPA Co-Program Director , SIUE Department of Educational Leadership 
  

  • In this session, we will discuss the new direction of the College Student Personnel Administration (CSPA) Program and our vision for collaboration across campus to improve our critical social justice curriculum focusing on theory to practice. We will also discuss our ideas for networking between our students and campus partners. In short, we aim to share our ideal vision for our program with our campus partners and welcome dialogue about new directions. 

Panel: I’m an Introvert. Can I Still Move into Leadership? 

• Miriam Roccia, Associate Vice Chancellor, Student Affairs, SIUE and
• Susan Seibert, Director, SIUE Career Development Center and
• Norris Manning, Director of Academic Services, SIUE School of Business and
• Rex Jackson, Associate Director for Residence Life, SIUE Housing and
• Tammy Taylor, Associate Director, SIUE Career Development Center 
  • Are you an introvert who has an interest in moving into a leadership position? Do you feel that most leaders are extroverts? Join this panel of introverted leaders to hear their experiences and how they have navigated the move into leadership. Key characteristics and contributions of introverted leaders will also be discussed. 

Equity and Excellence at SIUE: Building Our Legacy 

• Dr. Jessica Harris, SIUE Vice Chancellor for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

  • As SIUE establishes anti-racism as a core value and institutional norm, it is imperative that ALL members of the campus community identify and understand their unique roles. This presentation will highlight how the new Division for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion will facilitate opportunities for engagement and promote a culture of awareness, action, and accountability.

1:30-3:30 PM Student Affairs Afternoon Workshop*

Finding Your Voice

Presented by Trill or Not Trill

This afternoon workshop is presented by Jeff Dess from Trill or Not Trill. Trill or Not Trill is an institute specializing in culturally responsive leadership. Trill or Not Trill offers a suite of workshops referred to as their Anti-Racism Training Lab. Everyone who participates in this workshop will have access to a recording of the workshop for their own personal use and everyone that attends will also receive their anti-racism e-guide. You can learn more about Trill or Not Trill here: https://www.trillornottrill.com/.

*You must register in advance and separate from the Mini-Conference for this workshop. Only the individuals who register for the workshop will have access to the recording and any resources shared as part of the workshop. You may find the registration link here for this additional workshop.