2014 Oglesby Union (OU) and Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs (OVPSA) Graduate Assistant Orientation Schedule
Wednesday, August 13 Student Affairs Overview – Only First Years including people first year in their role. 8:30 am – 12:00 pm in the Union 311A Attendees: Amanda, Lane, Maggie & Ali
Welcome & Check-in – (5 mins) Overview of Orientation Schedule & Binder – (3 mins) History of Student Affairs – (3 mins) Philosophy Relationship between the FSU Higher Education Program and the Division of Student Affairs Organizational Structure (Section 2) Board of Governors & State University System of Florida – (5 mins) Florida State University (5 mins) o Senior Leadership Team o Fall 2013 Student Characteristics o Policies (Section 5) Division of Student Affairs (8 mins) o Mission and Vision o Strategic Plan o Organizational Chart Oglesby Union (20 mins) o The Role of College Unions o CAS Professional Standards for Higher Education o OU Mission, Values & History o OU FAQs o Organizational Chart o Annual Report o Accounting (Section 6) Budget Review o Student Boards (Section 4) Expectations of the Higher Education Professionals Oglesby Union (5 mins) o “Do your Job Better” (Section 9) Supervisor Expectations (3 mins) Etiquette: Dress code, email, voicemail, etc. (Section 5) (5 mins) Graduate Assistant Expectations (10 mins)
BREAK (20 mins)
Professionalism in Higher Education Professional Standards & Ethical Statements (Section 7) (8 mins) o NASPA Standards of Professional Practice o ACPA Statement of Ethical Principles & Standards o ACUI Code of Ethics o NACA Statement of Ethics and Standards
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2014 Oglesby Union (OU) and Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs (OVPSA) Graduate Assistant Orientation Schedule
Professional Development Opportunities (8 mins) o FSU Graduate Student Orientation & Supplemental Workshops o HESA Orientation & Workshops o DSA Half Day Conference (January) o Oglesby Union Café Conversations (Section 8) Based on ACUI Core Competencies o Conference Calendar (Section 8) o Becoming Socialized in Student Affairs Administration Coffee Talks Proposal Competency Development (Section 8) (8 mins) o NASPA/ACPA Professional Competency Areas for Student Affairs Practitioners o ACUI Core Competencies for the College Union & Student Activities Profession o NACA Steps to Individual Excellence as a Campus Activities Professional Developing your Professional Reputation (8 mins) o Developing your Professional Way” (Section 8) o Competency Portfolio Assignment Transition to Graduate School and Value of Graduate Education (Section 9) “Making the Transition to Graduate School” (4 mins) “Organizational Tips for New Graduate Students” (4 mins) “Words of Advice” (4 mins) “Advising Student Organizations” (4 mins) “Managing, Supervising, Advising & Mentoring: Each Requires a Unique Hat for the Professional” (4 mins) “Supervising Tips” (4 mins) o Oglesby Union Student Staff Performance Evaluation (Section 5) Communication (8 mins) o Requesting time off for University breaks o Social Media use and presence Goal Setting Review job descriptions (Section 3) (10 mins) Updating your Resume (8 mins) Nine Quick Thinking Golden Questions (Section 1) (8 mins) SMART Goal Worksheet (Section 1) (8 mins)
Homework for 1st years: Make revisions to resume to include your Assistantship
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Lunch all together catered in the Micco Room. HESE Overview
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2014 Oglesby Union (OU) and Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs (OVPSA) Graduate Assistant Orientation Schedule
Welcome to Year 2! – Second years only. 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm in the Union 311A Attendees: Arianna, Will, Sarah & Mallory
Welcome and Introductions (BB 5 mins) Developing your Professional Reputation “Do your Job Better” (Section 9) (BB 8 mins) “Developing your Professional Way” (Section 8) (BB 10 mins) Etiquette and Campus Politics (BB 8 mins) Conference Etiquette & Strategy (BB 3 mins) Beginning Your Journey (LRS 3 mins) o Coffee Talks – Round Two Professional Development Synthesis and application of your Assistantship and Internships (BB 25 mins) Conference Attendance, Presentations & Volunteering (LRS 5 mins) o Be strategically intentional Competency Portfolio (Section 8) (LRS 20 mins) o NASPA/ACPA Professional Competency Areas for Student Affairs Practitioners o ACUI Core Competencies for the College Union & Student Activities Profession o NACA Steps to Individual Excellence as a Campus Activities Professional Changes in your Advising Style “Advising Student Organizations” (Section 9) (BB 3 mins) “Managing, Supervising, Advising & Mentoring: Each Requires a Unique Hat for the Professional” (Section 9) (LRS 3 mins) “Supervising Tips” (Section 9) (BB 3 mins) o Oglesby Union Student Staff Performance Evaluation (Section 5) What changes have you made/want to make? (BB 30 mins)
BREAK (15 mins)
Communication (BB 10 mins) Requesting time off for On-campus interviews Requesting time off for University breaks Social Media use and presence The Job Search Using the CAS Standards (LRS 2 mins) Making the Job Search like an additional class or internship (LRS 5 mins) Follow-up with mentors, advisors and supervisors throughout the year (BB 5 mins) TPE or No TPE? (BB 15 mins) “The art of nimble networking” (Section 9) (BB 3 mins) Cover letter & Resume Critique (ALL 56 mins: 16 to review & 40 to discuss) Goal setting Nine Quick Thinking Golden Questions (Section 1) (BB 5 mins) SMART Goal Worksheet (Section 1) (LRS 5 mins) Page 3 of 4
2014 Oglesby Union (OU) and Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs (OVPSA) Graduate Assistant Orientation Schedule
Thursday, August 14 Making the Most of your Graduate Experience – All Graduate Assistants 9:00 am – 12:00 pm in the Union 311A
Attendees: Arianna, Will, Sarah, Mallory, Amanda, Lane, Maggie & Ali
Welcome & Check-in DSA Involvement (10 mins) Half Day Conference (January) Volunteer for other areas i.e. Challenge Course Facilitation Internships to complement and supplement your Assistantship (20 mins) Getting involved with Professional Associations (20 mins) Volunteer Present Be active in one of the sub-groups i.e. Knowledge Communities, Communities of Practice Case Study (20 mins) “A Day in the Life of a College Union Professional…” (Section 2) NASPA – FL Drive in Case Study Completion Dr. Guthrie Securing a Mentor (20 mins) May be your supervisor but not always Share your philosophy Ensure they know you are considering them a Mentor! Pros and Cons of the Cohort Structure (20 mins) Living in Tallahassee (Section 9) (2nd Years 20 mins) “100 Things to Do in Tallahassee” Final Words of Advice (Section 9) (2nd Years 20 mins) Final thoughts & Closing (10 mins)
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Lunch all together catered in Union 311A
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm - “Behind the Scenes” Tours – Tour leaders: Arianna Circus (Chad Matthews) Student Life Cinema (Kathy Barber or Amie) 2:15 pm – 3:15 pm
Paint-a-Pot at OU Art Center
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