1. Central Washington University Westside Student Life Internship Caitlin Blomquist February 5, 2013

2. Presentation Overview Intuitional description ▫Central Washington University ▫Westside Student Life Work plan objectives Learnings Contributions and accomplishments Connections to coursework Takeaways and future directions

3. Welcome to Central!

4. Westside Student Life Mission: ▫“We strive to engage the Westside student body and develop a sense of campus community through student clubs, leadership, collaborating with community college partners, co/extra- curricular programming, and support of non- traditional student populations.” (Student Life Mission, 2013)

5. Westside Demographics AgePercent Under 18.1 18-2114.6 22-2949.3 30-3920 40-4910.3 50 and over5.7 61%39%

6. Work Plan Objectives Advise Student Liaisons and Student Leadership Groups Apply University policies and procedures in coordinating budget and services Assess student satisfaction and perceptions Assist with coordination of New Student Orientations

7. Learnings Supporting nontraditional students Adapting student services for University Center model Supervisory styles

8. Contributions and Accomplishments Supervising student employees Advising student groups Assessing student perceptions

9. Connections to Coursework Schlossberg’s Transition Theory & nontraditional students Human resource leadership (Bolman & Gallos, 2011) ServicesEducationAdvocacyClearinghouse Referrals Program Planning Networking and Mentoring Counseling

10. Takeaways and Future Directions Transitions provide opportunities for learning and growth Understanding of myself as a leader

11. References Bolman, L. G., & Gallos, J. V. (2011). Reframing Academic Leadership. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass. Central Washington University. (2013). Student Life Mission. Retrieved from http://www.cwu.edu/student- life/missionhttp://www.cwu.edu/student- life/mission Merriam, S. B., Caffarella, R. S., & Baumgartner, L. M. (2007). Learning in adulthood: A comprehensive guide (3 rd ed.). San Francisco, CA: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Schlossberg, N. K., Lynch, A. Q., & Chickering, A. W. (1989). Improving higher education environments for adults: Responsive programs and services from entry to departure. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.