What Graduate School Didn't Teach You

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For New Staff and Graduate Students NASPA March 9, 2010 Chicago, IL

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What Graduate School Didn't Teach You. For New Staff and Graduate Students NASPA March 9, 2010 Chicago, IL. Presenters. Anne E. Lombard, Ph.D. Assistant to the Vice President for Special Projects, Ohio University, Athens, OH Juliana Mosley, Ph.D. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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For New Staff and Graduate Students

NASPA

March 9, 2010

Chicago, IL

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Anne E. Lombard, Ph.D.Assistant to the Vice President for Special

Projects, Ohio University, Athens, OHJuliana Mosley, Ph.D.

Vice President for Student Affairs, Philander Smith College, Little Rock, AR

Kent J. Smith, Jr., Ph.D.Vice President for Student Affairs, Ohio

University, Athens, OH

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As a result of attending this presentation, you will:understand the importance of doing thorough

research at every phase of the job search processdevelop strategies for finding and serving as a

mentorunderstand the importance of the first year in a

new job and develop strategies to maximize your opportunities

understand the importance of developing a professional network

understand the importance of goal setting as it relates to your personal and professional goals

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Think critically about student affairs work and where you see yourself in the future

Other goals you have . . . .

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Recent graduates from college student personnel programs indicated the two most important competencies in their new positions were underemphasized in graduate school coursework (Mather & Smith, Under review): Advising and helping Managing and leading human resources

Recent graduates feel least prepared in the following areas (Cuyjet, Longwell-Grice, & Molina, 2009): Grant writing Budgeting Financial management Supervising others

Another study indicated new professionals don’t feel well-prepared by their master’s program in several areas (Renn & Jessup-Anger, 2008): Budgeting Navigating institutional politics Advising Supervising

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There is a disconnect between what happens in the classroom and what is needed on the job.

Supervisors of entry-level professionals feel new professionals are least prepared in the following areas (Cuyjet, Longwell-Grice, & Molina, 2009): Budgeting Financial management Grant writing Writing for publication

Supervisors of entry-level professionals and SSAOs aren’t completely satisfied with preparation of new professionals (Herdlein, 2004) regarding: Budgeting Strategic planning Campus politics Research and assessment Legal knowledge

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New professionals (first time, full-time with < 5 years of experience) comprise 15-20% of the student affairs workforce at any one time

High attrition rate from student affairs – 50-60% of new professionals within the first 5 years

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You cannot do enough research before you apply

University websiteProfessional contactsStrategic plans – university and unitInstitutional and unit values and goalsWhat can you learn about your potential

supervisor? His/her supervisor? The president?What is the campus culture?Why is this position open?Know the environment

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The phone interviewThe campus visitFollow up

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Know what you’re being asked to doSeek out your supervisor’s expectationsHow will you know when you’ve been

successful?Dress the partKnow your boundaries

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People who are mentored are twice as likely to be promoted as those who aren’t (Ellen Fagenson Eland)

Seven steps to finding and keeping a mentor:Identify a potential mentorAsk good questionsDon’t expect miraclesBe a good listenerProve you’re seriousAlways be on the lookoutGive back

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“If you are not in control of your focus, thoughts, and time – you are not in control – and most likely someone else is.”

Discussion Questions:Why is it so important to set goals and

objectives?Who has written personal and professional

goals for this year? For the next 5 years? For beyond?

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Steps to setting goals and objectives:Begin with an intentionConsider three key areas when setting goalsStart with your personal goals firstConsider your professional goalsConsider your financial goalsGoals must be writtenGoals must be measurable

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Think beyond just a professional networkStrive to expand your circle of contactsAlways go to the networking reception before a

business functionBe sure to make an appearance at professional,

university, and community eventsSeek out new venuesBe up frontBring a pen (and your business card)!Show your appreciationKeep in touch without being overly aggressive

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Mouth closed . . . eyes and ears openLearn the cultureThe rumor millYou’re not a student anymore

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Professional writingSix degrees of separationEverybody is not your friendThe paper trail

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Brief overview of who we are and where we’ve been

No topic is off limitsWhat do you really want to know?

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