2.  Learning Objectives  Supervision Theory  Tools for Supervising  Ah-ha Supervision moments  Small group discussion  Q & A

3.  As a result of this session, participants will: o Have an opportunity to share supervision challenges and problem solve in small groups o Learn how mid-level professionals have overcome supervisory struggles o Learn supervision tips to make the most out of a professional relationship

4.  Level 1 › Dependent on supervisor  Level 2 › Balance between autonomy and dependence  Level 3 › Need less specific and direct supervision Applying Theory to Practice: Supervision in Student Affairs, by Susan R. Stock-Ward & Mary E. Javorek

5. › Dependent on supervisor › Less familiar with tasks › Not Confident › Create a safe environment where employee can ask questions.

6. › Balance between autonomy and dependence › Collaborative approach › Help employee explore values › Learn mistakes and successes › Revisit Conversations

7. › Need less specific and direct supervision › Provides less direction for meetings › Focus more on professional development › Mentoring › Challenge – Employee believes supervisor has nothing to offer them

8. › One-on-one › Being an advocate › Giving honest critical feedback regularly › Caring about them as a person, helping them find balance › Supporting their professional development  Encouraging people to move on or supporting their search process › Making time to attend their events and programs › Weekly Report

10. › Jill: small private institution experience  Supervising someone older than you  Supervising someone who applied for your job  Supervising people who don’t want to be on the team

11. › Melissa: large public  Supervision changes when you are promoted within your department  Difference between supervising graduate assistants and professional staff  Supporting people who don’t report to you directly, finding the proper balance to help people engage with their actual supervisor

12.  Pair and Share  Share a challenge whether you were the supervisee or supervisor.  Problem-solve