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Graduate Assistant Orientation

Graduate Assistant Orientation. August 15, 2013 Holmes Student Center, Sky Room. Kelli Bradley Professional Development & Operations Coordinator. My Role. Oversee the GA Experience (and additional duties related to GAs) Reminders/assistance with paperwork

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Graduate Assistant Orientation

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  1. Graduate Assistant Orientation August 15, 2013 Holmes Student Center, Sky Room • Kelli Bradley • Professional Development & Operations Coordinator

  2. My Role • Oversee the GA Experience (and additional duties related to GAs) • Reminders/assistance with paperwork • Questions/feedback regarding professional development

  3. Introductions • Name • Department • 1st/2nd Year • Program (Adult & Higher Ed., Counseling, etc.)

  4. Core Values • Student-centered service • Partnerships focused on student learning • Actively building collaborative relationships • Establishing an inclusive community

  5. Division Breakdown • Diversity & Equity • Enrollment Management • Student Life • Student Services

  6. What We Offer • Orientation • Professional Development Workshops • Formal Evaluation & Assessment • Web Resources/Social Networking • Coordination with CAHE faculty

  7. Northern PACT JUST CARING OPEN DISCIPLINED CELEBRATIVE

  8. Being a GA in SAEM: What does it mean?

  9. Group Time! • At your table, discuss the following questions. Be ready to share! • As a GA, what is one thing you are most excited about this year? • What are you most nervous about? • What are you hoping to learn?

  10. THE GA EXPERIENCE

  11. Competencies Administration Professional Identity Diversity/ Inclusion Leadership Programming Communication

  12. 2013 GA Exit Survey Experience with advising Experience with assessment/evaluation Theory into practice Conflict resolution and mediation Exercising autonomy Promoting and developing awareness in others Leadership Administration Programming Communication Professional Identity Diversity/Inclusion

  13. Key GA Forms

  14. Intake Form Due: September 20, 2013

  15. Evaluation Process Due: December 4, 2013 & April 25, 2014

  16. Commitment Form Due: January 17, 2014

  17. Reminder All intake, evaluation, and commitment forms are located on the Graduate Assistant Resources section of the SAEM website

  18. Dates & deadlines

  19. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CURRICULUMs

  20. GA Track Professional Development Curriculum Professional Development • Time Management • Professional Social Networking • Interviewing 101 • Mock Placement Exchange Coffee With Colleagues • Assessment 101 • Resume/Cover Letter Workshop Social Connections GA Brown Bag Lunch

  21. Resources

  22. Visit Your Website! Graduate Assistant Resources • GA Competencies • Announcements • Graduate Assistantships • GSARP • Professional Development • Presentations • Resources

  23. Groupwise • E-mail/appointment system • Please discuss Groupwise with your supervisors!

  24. Contract Logistics • All contracts are not the same!! • Holiday time • Tuition waivers • Discuss contract logistics with your supervisor • Human Resources • Division HR contact • NIU HR contact (Chad Glover)

  25. Additional Resources • Facebook- SAEM GA Experience • Kelli • Office: AL 208 • Phone: 815-753-6112 • Email: kbradley3@niu.edu

  26. Acclimate yourself!!

  27. Acclimating Yourself to the Division/Community • Welcome Days • Homecoming • NIU Cares Day • Athletic Events • Community Attractions • Professional Opportunities

  28. …Thank You! Questions?

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