Our Vision
Our vision is to create a strengths-based culture that empowers and uplifts Student Affairs staff to maximize their potential.
What We Do
Our unit supports the professional development, coaching and training needs of Student Affairs staff. We empower staff to reach their maximum potential by providing coursework on:
- Supervising and Leadership
- Professional and Career Development
- Strengths-Based Development
- Professional Coaching
- Communication Skills
- Mentorship and Networking
- Staff Well-being
- Team Building
Upcoming Events
Communication Tools for Effective Leadership
Communication Tools for Effective Leadership is a three-part series designed to help leaders enhance their communication skills and foster team success. The series will focus on transforming one-on-one meetings, effectively navigating feedback and integrating coaching techniques to empower teams. Participants will gain actionable tools and strategies to boost engagement, improve performance and build confidence as leaders.
- Who Can Apply: Student Affairs leaders or aspiring leaders
- When: Oct 14, Oct 28 and Dec 2, 10 - 11:30 a.m.
- Where: The Student Community Center, Meeting Room D
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Leading with Strengths
A three-day workshop focused on leadership development with a strengths-based lens and a coach approach to supervision. Eligible staff include professional staff who supervise at least 2 FTE professional staff members. Note that for supervisors of students, look out for the spring cohort.
- Date/Time: December 8, 9 and 10 | 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
- Location: The Multi-purpose Room at the Student Community Center
- Apply by October 20
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LEGO Serious Play: Goal Setting
This workshop utilizes LEGO Serious Play to help participants unlock interpersonal insights regarding personal goals, development, and vision. By allowing you to visualize and “build” their goals, participants see goals and development from a different angle.
- Date/Time: Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Location: In person TBD
- Apply by November 25
Ongoing Opportunities
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