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:
- Professional Development Programs
- Strengths-based Workshops
- Professional Coaching
- Mentorship Opportunities
- Supervision and Leadership Trainings
- Custom Team Workshops and Retreats
- Staff Wellbeing and Networking Events
Upcoming Events
NEW! Journal Coaching Drop-in Hour
In this virtual drop-in program, Lorna Gill will lead you through a journaling session alongside peers. You will be provided a prompt at the start of the session and have the option to share takeaways at the end.
- Date/Time: Weekly on Mondays and Wednesdays, July - August
- Mondays, June 30, July 7, 14, 21, August 4, 18, 25 | 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
- Wednesdays, July 2, 9, 16, and August 6 | 9 am - 10 am
- Wednesdays, August 14, 20, 27 | 12 pm - 1 pm
- Location: Virtual
- Email Lorna Gill at ltgill@ucdavis.edu to be added to the recurring calendar event.
Student Affairs Strengths Summit 2025
The Student Affairs Strengths Summit is back! Get together with colleagues from across the division to connect, learn from strengths experts and share knowledge with one another, all centered on the CliftonStrengths framework.
- Date/Time: August 21, 9 am - 4 pm
- Location: The Multi-purpose Room at the Student Community Center
- Register by July 15th
Register for the Student Affairs Strengths Summit
Strengths & Resilience
This two-part workshop helps participants address stress and burnout by using CliftonStrengths frameworks to create tailored wellbeing strategies and recognize unhelpful work/life patterns.
- Date/Time: September 8 and 15 | 9 am - 12 pm
- Location: In person at The ARC, Meeting Room 2
- Apply by August 25th
Apply for Strengths & Resilience
Ongoing Opportunities
Apply for Professional Coaching
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Reach Out To Us!
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