Supervising Graduate Students Teamwork divides the task and multiplies the success. - Anonymous All men like to think that they can do it alone, but a real man knows that there is no substitute for support, encouragement or a pit crew. - Tim Allen Two monologues do not make a dialogue. - Jeff Daly Full-Time Staff Training Victoria Arndt, Gudrun Haider, Brian Slenski

Graduate Positions in the Office of Residence Life Assistant First Year Adviser Commuter Center Graduate Assistant Graduate Academic Adviser Graduate First Year Adviser Graduate Resident Director

Graduate Positions in the Office of Residence Life Assistant First Year Adviser Commuter Center Graduate Assistant Graduate Academic Adviser Graduate First Year Adviser Graduate Resident Director

Setting Expectations Treat graduate students differently than student staff Remember they’re students first! Create learning experiences for graduate students => prepare them for the job search (whether it is in Student Affairs or in another field) Dividing Tasks & Responsibilities *Resources* Tips

Communication Keep each other in the loop! cc on s Set expectations regarding communication Tips

Feedback Give feedback regularly Encourage/ask graduate students to give you feedback Tips

1 st year vs. 2 nd year Experience Expectations Other Responsibilities Tips

Mentorship Role What is mentorship? CSP vs. other major Tips

Case Studies Group Brian: Shannon Meredith Phil Barry Group Gudrun: Brittany Sarah Lindsay

Small Group Prep