1. August 15, 2011 Holmes Student Center, Sky Room

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

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

4. 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.”

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

6. Strategic Plans

7. New Northern Lifestyle: Timeline

9. 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

10. Thank you for your attention ! Any Questions?

11. 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

12. Outline  The GA Experience  Acclimating yourself to the Division

13. THE GA EXPERIENCE

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

16. Intake Form Due: September 23, 2011

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

18. Commitment Form Due: January 25, 2012

19. 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 97-2003, and Word ‘07

22. 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

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

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

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

27. Additional Resources  Facebook- SAEM GA Experience  Kelli  Office: AL 208  Phone: 753-6112  Email: kbradley3@niu.edukbradley3@niu.edu

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

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