Grad Training

Welcome to the 2023-2024 Graduate Staff Training page! Here you will find all the resources you need for Grad Training, including your schedule, expectations, and homework for each day. 

Grad Training Expectations

Training Note: You will find your homework and a vast amount of other resources on the Graduate Staff Site. 

• All staff should arrive on time to their sessions. Most sessions start at 9AM each day, but certain days may vary, so check your schedule the night before!

• All staff are expected to be awake and engaged in their sessions, so make sure to eat breakfast and bring a beverage/snack to keep you focused.

• All staff are responsible for learning the information in their sessions to be prepared for the upcoming academic year. Grads should be taking opportunities to ask questions during sessions, connect with their supervisor during RLC time, and use the resources where provided.

• All staff should be using their resources as their primary reference. This includes the GA Site, the Grad Training Site & materials, and the GA Binder. After these materials have been consulted, feel free to reach out to your supervisor if you have questions.

• Returning grads should be engaged and contributing to the sessions, even if they have seen them before. Providing your best practices and advice to new grads is encouraged, while allowing them room to explore this experience in their own way.

• All staff should be making plans on how best to care for themselves in their downtime. That includes taking opportunities to exercise and relax, making sure to eat regular balanced meals, and asking for help when they are needing extra assistance.

Training Homework Schedule

Do homework on the following date:

• • By July 20

    1. Meet with Shelby in Central Housing Office to finish HR paperwork

• Sunday, July 23: Pre-Training Homework

  • Complete Pre-Training Assessment. 

  • If you haven't done so already, complete the Graduate Staff Info form. 

  • Review the materials in your binder and on the GA site

    •   Bring any questions to training the next day

• Monday, July 24

  • Complete the Daily Assessment of the day's training sessions if you didn't at the end of the last session.

  • Review Area Office Manual 

• Tuesday, July 25

  • Complete the Daily Assessment of the day's training sessions if you didn't at the end of the last session.

  • Review the Purchasing page on the GA site. If there is time, start the P-Card Holder Training

• Wednesday, July 26

  • Complete the Daily Assessment of the day's training sessions if you didn't at the end of the last session.

  • Review How to Build a Professional Development Plan Presentation

  • Review Policies & Procedures on Grad Site

    • Bookmark this page on your computer, and save it to your home screen on your phone. Ask an RLC or peer if you need help doing this.

  • Familiarize yourself with the UWF Housing Handbook

  • NOTE: Tomorrow's topics will include role-playing through sensitive issues such as conversations about suicide, sexual assault, mental health issues, etc. If you are sensitive to or concerned about these issues, please let a professional staff member know so we can be aware and give you any additional support you may need. 

• Thursday, July 27

  • Complete the Daily Assessment of the day's training sessions if you didn't at the end of the last session.

  • Review Argo Life Engagement Model

  • Using previous resources, create a professional development plan for your staff (6-8 weeks worth) 

  • Make a list of 5-6 important questions for the first RA 1:1 agenda

  • Draft agenda for a first staff meeting

• Friday, July 28

  • Complete the Daily Assessment of the day's training sessions if you didn't at the end of the last session. 

  • Review Move In page information on UWF Housing Website

  • Prepare Rooms/Keys for check-in for Summer Transition students and Student Staff

  • Good to review: UWF Student Code of Conduct

• Saturday, July 29, and Sunday, July 30

  • Complete the Daily Assessment of the day's training sessions if you didn't at the end of last session.

  • Complete Post-Training Assessment of GA Training.

  • RA Training prep

  • Set up office

  • Complete any lingering tasks

P-Card presentations can be found under Purchasing