August 15, 2011 Holmes Student Center, Sky Room

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

Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D. Vice President Student Affairs & Enrollment Management (SAEM)

Vision Statement The Division of Student Affairs & Enrollment Management (SAEM) “inspires students to engage and succeed in their individual pursuit of learning as they transform into dynamic leaders.”

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

Strategic Plans

New Northern Lifestyle: Timeline

Words of Wisdom  Students FIRST  Familiarize yourself with the community— campus and surrounding  Build partnerships  Work hard, but find balance  Responsive leadership  Seek first to understand, then be understood  Be part of the bigger picture

Thank you for your attention ! Any Questions?

Dr. Brandi Hephner LaBanc Associate Vice President for Student Affairs Ms. Jenesha Penn Assistant to the Vice President Ms. Kelli Bradley Acting Professional Development & Operations Coordinator Graduate Assistant Orientation August 15, 2011

Outline  The GA Experience  Acclimating yourself to the Division

THE GA EXPERIENCE

Competencies Leadership Administration Programming Communication Professional Identity Diversity/Inclusion

Intake Form Due: September 23, 2011

Evaluation Process Due: December 5, 2011 & April 27, 2012

Commitment Form Due: January 25, 2012

Reminder  All intake, evaluation, and commitment forms are located on the Graduate Assistant Resources section of the SAEM Web siteGraduate Assistant Resources  All forms are in PDF, Word , and Word ‘07

Professional Development  Time Management  Creating Change  Resume Writing Workshop  Mock Placement Exchange  Professional Identity  Supervising as a New Professional Coffee With Colleagues  Helping Skills in Student Affairs  Sub-Cultures on Campus  Professional Identity  Supervising as a New Professional Social Connections GA Brown Bag Lunch

Professional Development Dates  Folder  Professional Development tab of Graduate Assistant Resources on SAEM Web site

Web Resources Division Web site  Student Programs  Student Resources  Graduate Assistant Resources  Division Employee Resources

Visit Your Web Site! Graduate Assistant Resources  GA Competencies  Announcements  Graduate Assistantships  GSARP  Professional Development  Presentations  Resources

Additional Resources  Facebook- SAEM GA Experience  Kelli  Office: AL 208  Phone: 

Acclimating Yourself to the Division  NIU Logo & Publications  Divisional Committees  Media Relations

Acclimating Yourself to the Division  Move-In/Huskie Bash  Welcome Days  Northern Pact  Homecoming  NIU Cares Day  Athletic Events