Graduate Assistant

OrientationKelli BradleyProfessional Development & Operations Coordinator

August 15, 2013Holmes Student Center, Sky

Room

My Role• Oversee the GA Experience (and

additional duties related to GAs)

• Reminders/assistance with paperwork

• Questions/feedback regarding professional development

Introductions Name Department 1st/2nd Year Program (Adult & Higher Ed., Counseling,

etc.)

Core Values Student-centered service

Partnerships focused on student learning

Actively building collaborative relationships

Establishing an inclusive community

Division Breakdown• Diversity & Equity

• Enrollment Management

• Student Life

• Student Services

What We Offer• Orientation

• Professional Development Workshops

• Formal Evaluation & Assessment

• Web Resources/Social Networking

• Coordination with CAHE faculty

Northern PACT JUST

CARING

OPEN

DISCIPLINED

CELEBRATIVE

Being a GA in SAEM:

What does it mean?

Group Time!• At your table, discuss the following

questions. Be ready to share!–As a GA, what is one thing you are most excited about this year?–What are you most nervous about?–What are you hoping to learn?

THE GA EXPERIENCE

Competencies

Leadership

Administration

ProgrammingCommunication

ProfessionalIdentity Diversity/

Inclusion

2013 GA Exit SurveyLeadership

Administration

Programming

Communication

Professional Identity

Diversity/Inclusion

Experience with advising

Experience with assessment/evaluation

Theory into practice

Conflict resolution and mediation

Exercising autonomy

Promoting and developing awareness in others

KEY GA FORMS

Intake Form

Due: September 20, 2013

Evaluation Process

Due: December 4, 2013 & April 25, 2014

Commitment Form

Due: January 17, 2014

ReminderAll intake, evaluation, and

commitment forms are located on the Graduate Assistant

Resources section of the SAEM website

DATES & DEADLINES

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CURRICULUMS

Professional Development

Time Management Professional Social

Networking Interviewing 101 Mock Placement

Exchange

Coffee With Colleagues

Assessment 101 Resume/Cover Letter

WorkshopSocial ConnectionsGA Brown Bag Lunch

GA Track Professional Development Curriculum

RESOURCES

Visit Your Website!Graduate Assistant Resources GA Competencies Announcements Graduate Assistantships GSARP Professional Development Presentations Resources

GroupwiseE-mail/appointment system

Please discuss Groupwise with your supervisors!

Contract Logistics All contracts are not the same!! Holiday time Tuition waivers Discuss contract logistics with your

supervisor Human Resources

Division HR contact NIU HR contact (Chad Glover)

Additional Resources Facebook- SAEM GA

Experience Kelli

Office: AL 208 Phone: 815-753-6112 Email: kbradley3@niu.edu

ACCLIMATE YOURSELF!!

Acclimating Yourself to the Division/Community Welcome Days Homecoming NIU Cares Day Athletic Events Community Attractions Professional Opportunities

QUESTIONS?…THANK YOU!