2011 NASPA Annual Conference Philadelphia, Pennsylvania March 12–16, 2011 Developing New Professionals
Session Outcomes Review current literature and theories Explore the concept of staff development Learn creative, cost-free development strategies
Literature Review Amey, M. J. & Reesor, L. M. (Eds.). (2009). Beginning your journey: A guide for new professionals in student affairs. Washington, D.C.: NASPA. McClellan, G. S., Stringer, J., & Associates. (Eds.). (2009). The handbook of student affairs administration (3 rd ed.). San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. Renn, K. A. & Jessup-Anger, E. R. (2008). Preparing new professionals: Lessons for graduate preparation programs from the national study of new professionals in student affairs. Journal of College Student Development, 49 (4), Tull, A., Hirt, J. B., & Saunders, S. A. (Eds.). (2009). Becoming socialized in student affairs administration. Sterling, VA: Stylus.
Case Study What do we want new professionals to understand about the DSA at FSU? What do we want our formalized Division welcome to be? How do we cater to their needs while simultaneously challenging those who have learned student development theory through graduate school (and/or undergraduate experiences)? How do we want to help NP’s to develop their personal/professional philosophies and frame their work?
Roles X OutcomesProfessionalManagerLeader CommunicationAssessmentCommunicationCaring Environment CollaborationPartnershipsProgramming Competence & Balance Meaningful Interpersonal Relationships EthicsSupervision Inclusive Relationships
Lessons Learned Cohort expansion and staff development implications More involved than we anticipated (i.e. faculty meetings, feedback, etc.) Program topics (i.e. too much like graduate school) and time management Structure and expectations of volunteers (i.e. cohort facilitators and/or faculty)
2011 NASPA Annual Conference Philadelphia, Pennsylvania March 12–16, 2011 Discussion
2011 NASPA Annual Conference Philadelphia, Pennsylvania March 12–16, 2011 Future Implications
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