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2019 STUDENT AFFAIRS SUMMIT: Striving to be Allies in Success (
Tuesday, October 1 • 8:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Eynon Ballroom, Chamberlain Student Center

The Division of Student Affairs continues to evolve as the higher education landscape changes and the students we support diversify. Now, more than ever, Being an Ally in Success in Today’s Higher Education Landscape requires a whole person approach to student success - and for that we need everyone's insight. Our division has long prided ourselves on developing a productive relationship with students, educators and staff, and now, we want to hear how we can do better. What are your ideas, experiences and insight as to how we can be allies to a new generation of students and foster learning in universities that are entering unchartered territory?

ally - noun: one that is associated with another as a helper : a person or group that provides assistance and support in an ongoing effort, activity, or struggle - Merriam Webster

In Today's Higher Education Landscape, students need to feel supported and valued by their university. The Summit will provide our division with the opportunity to collaborate in a professional setting where everyone is encouraged to share their knowledge of how we can become the best allies to students by providing them with a fulfilling college experience. This interactive summit offers our division the chance to network and develop new goals for how to support student success. By coming together, Our voices will pave the way for successfully navigating the ever-changing landscape of Higher Education.

The Summit at a Glance:

• Tuesday, October 1 • 8 a.m. - 12:15 • Eynon Ballroom •
• Light Breakfast - Coffee, juice, pastries and fruit will be served
• Keynote Speaker- "Being an Ally in Success in Today’s Higher Education Landscape," by Dr. Jeff Hand
• Breakout Sessions - This is YOUR chance to share ideas and netowrk with collegues. There will be two sets of break out sessions, so you have an opportunity to participate in more than one discussion! We will explore facets of student success and engagement, the new student profile, employee engagement and development, challenges, diverisfying services, and new roads for inspiration. 
• Panel Discussion - What questions do you have for us? We will have a panel that is ready to answer questions from any participant - you can ask in person, or via text, so come prepared!
• The announcement of prize winners!

Bring your ideas, share your experiences, have fun with your colleagues and win some fantastic prizes! Join us - register on !

TRAINING: Communication Skills Matter ()
Tuesday, October 28 • 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Chamberlain Student Center, Room 144

Michele Gallagher, Digital Content & Communications Coordinator, Strategic Planning & Management
Alison Novak, Assistant Professor, Public Relations & Advertising, College of Communication & Creative Arts

When you were in that meeting, did you “hear” the whole question, or did you assume you knew what was coming next? Do you already have a “canned” answer? Communication skills matter – professionally and personally. Join us to discover how concepts from well-known games can translate into enhanced communication skills at work. Dr. Alison Novak, Assistant Professor in the Department of Public Relations & Advertising, will join us to offer tips and suggestions for improvement. During our workshop, we’ll discuss: