ESU Student Affairs Graduate Student Development Series
welcome to the eSU Student Affairs Graduate Student Development Series
Graduate Students on our campus play an integral role in the success of day to day and big picture operations here at ESU. Because of your efforts and contributions, we are able to do what we do!
We hope that this Development Series not only helps you in your current role but in your future career as well as heightens your experience at ESU!
2021 Fall Semester Schedule
Mark your calendar for future sessions! All sessions will take place in the Memorial Union Phi Delta Kappa Room.
Welcome to the Graduate Assistant Development Series!
Sept. 1, 2021 | 11:30AM
History, Philosophy, Values and Leadership of ESU
Sept. 15, 2021 | 11:30AM
Advising and Helping & Ethical Professional Practices
Oct. 20, 2021 | 11:30AM
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Nov. 17, 2021 | 11:30AM
Semester Reflection & Moving Forward
Dec. 1, 2021 | 11:30AM
ESU GA Book Library
Check out our list of recommended books from this group as well as professionals from ESU!
Your Leadership Edge | Ed O'Malley & Amanda Cebula
Death By Meeting | Patrick Lencioni
The Carpenter | Jon Gordon
Emporia State Student Affairs
Student Affairs promotes the Common Good by engaging students in transformational learning, fostering adaptive leadership, and preparing students to be successful in a diverse and global society. By making the conscious decision to become involved in learning opportunities outside of the formal classroom you will have experiences that . . .
Foster the continued development of your individual identity and purpose;
Support your academic endeavors by creating learning laboratories and experiential learning opportunities; and,
Enhance your career readiness through the development of transferable skills.
Looking for something to do off campus?
Questions?
Please send comments/questions to:
Mike Wise – Director of Recreation Services – mwise@emporia.edu
Rachel Kohman - Senior Director of the Center for Student Involvement - rkohman@emporia.edu
Prevous Sessions
Welcome to the Graduate Assistant Development Series!
Sept. 1, 2021 | 11:30AM | Memorial Union Phi Delta Kappa Room
Welcome to ESU!
Meet and Greet other GAs
Introduction and Overview of the program
History, Philosophy, Values and Leadership of ESU
Sept. 15, 2021 | 11:30AM | Memorial Union Phi Delta Kappa Room
General Overview of Emporia State University
Strategic Plan & Learning Outcomes
Our (Student Affairs) Role on Campus
Kansas Leadership Challenge
Presenter: Dean of Students, Lynn Hobson
Advising and Helping, Ethical Professional Practices
Oct. 20, 2021 | 11:30AM | Memorial Union Phi Delta Kappa Room
Professional Boundaries
Working Relationships with Undergraduates
Creating space between undergraduate friends
Advising vs. Supervising
Decision Making
Where to go to get help?
Presenter: Lindsay Bays
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
November 17, 2021 | 11:30AM | Memorial Union Phi Delta Kappa Room
Presenter: Director of Diversity Student Programs, Teresa Taylor Williams