1. Kelli Bradley Professional Development & Operations Coordinator August 15, 2013 Holmes Student Center, Sky Room

2. My Role Oversee the GA Experience (and additional duties related to GAs) Reminders/assistance with paperwork Questions/feedback regarding professional development

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

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

5. Division Breakdown Diversity & Equity Enrollment Management Student Life Student Services

6. What We Offer Orientation Professional Development Workshops Formal Evaluation & Assessment Web Resources/Social Networking Coordination with CAHE faculty

8. Northern PACT JUST CARING OPEN DISCIPLINED CELEBRATIVE

10. Group Time! At your table, discuss the following questions. Be ready to share! – As a GA, what is one thing you are most excited about this year? – What are you most nervous about? – What are you hoping to learn?

11. THE GA EXPERIENCE

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

13. 2013 GA Exit Survey Leadership Administration Programming Communication Professional Identity Diversity/Inclusion Experience with advising Experience with assessment/evaluation Theory into practice Conflict resolution and mediation Exercising autonomy Promoting and developing awareness in others

15. Intake Form Due: September 20, 2013

16. Evaluation Process Due: December 4, 2013 & April 25, 2014

17. Commitment Form Due: January 17, 2014

18. Reminder All intake, evaluation, and commitment forms are located on the Graduate Assistant Resources section of the SAEM website

21. Professional Development  Time Management  Professional Social Networking  Interviewing 101  Mock Placement Exchange Coffee With Colleagues  Assessment 101  Resume/Cover Letter Workshop Social Connections GA Brown Bag Lunch GA Track Professional Development Curriculum

23. Visit Your Website! Graduate Assistant Resources  GA Competencies  Announcements  Graduate Assistantships  GSARP  Professional Development  Presentations  Resources

24. Groupwise  E-mail/appointment system  Please discuss Groupwise with your supervisors!

25. Contract Logistics  All contracts are not the same!!  Holiday time  Tuition waivers  Discuss contract logistics with your supervisor  Human Resources  Division HR contact  NIU HR contact (Chad Glover)

26. Additional Resources  Facebook- SAEM GA Experience  Kelli  Office: AL 208  Phone: 815-753-6112  Email: kbradley3@niu.edukbradley3@niu.edu

28. Acclimating Yourself to the Division/Community  Welcome Days  Homecoming  NIU Cares Day  Athletic Events  Community Attractions  Professional Opportunities