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.


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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