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Meetings, workshops and other events offer you chances throughout the year to learn more about trends and issues, enhance your skills and develop relationships with your colleagues across the division. 

 Check the calendar regularly for registration links and updates. 

August

The conference theme, "Aspire and Advance," offers something for everyone, and all division staff members and graduate students are encouraged to attend. 

When: 8 a.m. - 4p.m.
Where:
University Conference Center, Close-Hipp Building

Registration has closed.

All new graduate assistants and interns within the division, regardless of program of study, are invited to orientation each August. The program helps new graduate assistants and interns create connections across the division and learn about professional development opportunities available to them through the Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support.

When: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. (breakfast will be provided)
Where: Thomas Cooper Library Hollings Program Room

Register Here

 

All Student Affairs and Academic Support employees are welcome to stop by the Russell House Patio for a sweet treat to celebrate a new academic year!

When: 2 - 4 p.m.
Where: Russell House Patio

Student Affairs and Academic Support staff, on an invite basis, have the opportunity to converse and network with VP Tolliver. Lunch will be provided.

When: noon - 1 p.m.
Where: TBD

All Student Affairs and Academic Support employees are encouraged to take part in our division meetings, held once each semester. 

When: 9 - 10:30 a.m.
Where: Russell House Ballroom

September

At the beginning of each semester, New Employee Orientation helps new employees create connections across the division, chat with the division’s associate vice presidents and learn about professional development opportunities available to them through the Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support.

When: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. (breakfast will be provided)
Where: Thomas Cooper Library Hollings Program Room

Register Here

When you sign up for the Division Duos program, you can choose to serve as a mentor, mentee or both. You can also share your interests, experiences and goals to help organizers choose your mentoring match.

Apply Here

Student Affairs and Academic Support staff, on an invite basis, have the opportunity to converse and network with VP Tolliver. Lunch will be provided.

When: noon - 1 p.m.
Where: TBD

Learn about free speech on college campuses as well as resources and skills on de-escalation, who to contact, and how to help educate our students. We'll look at who the Safely Engaging in Expression Delegate (SEED) team is, their role, and the importance of having a group dedicated to educating the community of free speech. 

 

Presenters: Dean Mark Shook & Kim McMahon                                   When: Thursday, September 26th from 1 - 2 p.m.
Where: RHUU 305

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October

Learn best practices and review the process for hiring student employees in Student Affairs and Academic Support. 

Presenter: Jeni Terrapin

When: Thursday, October 10th from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 

Where: Russell House University Union Room 205

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Student Affairs and Academic Support staff, on an invite basis, have the opportunity to converse and network with VP Tolliver. Lunch will be provided.

When: noon - 1 p.m.
Where: TBD

Learn best practices and review the process for hiring student employees in Student Affairs and Academic Support. 

Presenter: Jeni Terrapin

When: Wednesday, October 16th from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Where: Russell House University Union Room 315

Register Here

November

Student Affairs and Academic Support staff, on an invite basis, have the opportunity to converse and network with VP Tolliver. Lunch will be provided.

When: noon - 1 p.m.
Where:
TBD

December

All Student Affairs and Academic Support employees are invited to Segra Park to celebrate the end of the fall semester. Heavy hor'dourves will be served. 

When: 5 p.m.
Where:
Segra Park (1640 Freed Street, Columbia, SC 29201)

 


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