“This is Student Life” is an orientation and onboarding program to support new staff members of any professional background with an introduction to the Division. This program is meant to complement the UA New Staff Orientation that all staff attend, and it was created to develop connections across departments, enhance the Student Life staff experience from the very start and strategically form more shared knowledge among Student Life Staff members.
Sessions
This program begins with the welcome event “Who we are as Student Life” that is followed by three monthly sessions to achieve the learning outcomes of the program. Within these monthly meetings, members of campus and Student Life leadership will join us to provide participants with unique access to those who collaboratively set the vision for Student Life.
Who we are as Student Life
July 31, 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Featured speakers will introduce or refresh participants on Mission, Vision, and Values of SL. Also, during this session, information will be shared about the UA System, with a focus on the main Tuscaloosa Campus. We will also spend time learning about the Organizational Chart for Student Life and how it relates to the work we do.
Our Work is the Student Experience
August 28, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
During this session, our featured speakers will highlight the ways in which we serve and support the UA student community and maximize learning.
Responsible Resource Management
September 25, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Support programs will be featured from SL and across campus that provide examples of how to effectively and responsibly manage our resources. These resources include but are not limited to financial resources, human resources, facility management, etc. Additionally, staff that represent communications, assessment, business services, etc. will join us!
Program Completion and Celebration
October 30, 12 – 1 p.m.
In addition to the specific topics for each session, there will be time dedicated to networking for this group to enhance the staff experience in support of the strategic value of Commitment to Employee Success.
Registration
New Student Life staff can select the button below to register for This is Student Life.
