Mid-Level Manager Professional Development Track
Here in the Division of Student Affairs we offer several professional development opportunities for our staff that work in our student affairs division. This is the second year that we will be offering the Mid-Level Manager in Student Affairs Track for those staff members who are between an entry-level position and a senior student affairs officer position. This is a year-long opportunity for those interested individuals. Books are provided as well. If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Traci Royster at [email protected].
2018-19 Schedule
Utilizing the Book “The Mid-Level Manager in Student Affairs: Strategies for Success” edited by Robert Ackerman and foreword by Larry D. Roper (NASPA). PSU is the Plemmons Student Union.
| Date | Text/Topic | Location | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, September 13th | Intro, Welcome, Still Leaders! Still Invisible? (Ch. 1) & Creating a Professional Development Plan | Linville Gorge Room, PSU | 10-11:30am |
| Thursday, October 18th | The Student Affairs Mid-Level Manager in a New Century (Ch. 2) and Leading from the Middle (Ch. 7) & Intro to Leadership/Learning | Linville Gorge Room, PSU | 10-11:30am |
| Thursday, November 8th | Effective Supervision: The Many Roles, Responsibilities, and Opportunities (Ch. 6) & Coaching and Motivation | Linville Gorge Room, PSU | 10-11:30am |
| Thursday, December 13th | Delegation & Teamwork | Linville Gorge Room, PSU | 10-11:30am |
| Thursday, January 24th | Conflict Management | Rhododendron Room, PSU | 10-11:30am |
| Thursday, February 14th | Negotiating Middle Ground: The Experiences of Mid Managers of Color in Student Affairs (Ch. 8) & Unconscious Bias | Rhododendron Room, PSU | 10-11:30am |
| Thursday, March 14th | Development Through Professional Engagement (Ch. 9) and Mentoring for Middle Management in Student Affairs (Ch. 10) | Rhododendron Room, PSU | 10-11:30am |
| Thursday, April 11th | Campus Partnerships (Ch. 12) | Rhododendron Room, PSU | 10-11:30am |
| Thursday, May 9th | How Did I End Up Here? A Reflection on Advancement in Student Affairs (Ch. 13) and Career Enhancement (Ch. 14) | TBD | 10-11:30am |