June 4 (Wednesday ) Save the date!
"Thinking about completing your undergraduate degree?"
11:00 a.m. - Noon
Big 12 Room, Level 5, Kansas Union
A panel of colleagues from throughout Student Success representing various undergraduate majors and degree programs at KU will share their experiences and provide information on resources for tuition assistance and attending classes while maintaining work, family and community obligations.
*Note: Similar panels will be offered in the fall semester for those of us considering going back to school to pursue Masters and Doctoral degrees.
May 8 (Thursday)
"So you want to be a supervisor . . . what does that mean?"
1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Big XII Room, Kansas Union
Presenters:
Terry Proctor, Professional & Organizational Effectiveness Specialist, HREO
Lori Reesor, Associate Vice Provost for Student Success
If you are a new supervisor or think you might want to be a supervisor in the future, this session is for you. We'll disucss the role of the supervisor, skills that are needed, and what a typical day might be like for a supervisor. You'll also gain insight into your personal supervisory style.
Note: This session is designed to be an introduction to supervision. The Student Success Professional Development Committee in conjunction with HREO will offer sessions in Fall 2008 that are designed to enhance the skills of supervisors.
May 9 (Friday)
"Annual Student Success Potluck Picnic"
(All current and retired Student Success personnel are invited, please RSVP.*)
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Location:
Centennial Park Shelter (West of 9th & Iowa)
--Rain location: Kansas Union, 3rd Floor
Bring your family -- Bring a friend -- Bring a dish**
Meat, drinks and table service will be provided.
**If you last name begins with:
A-H: Please bring a vegetable (casserole, beans, potato chips, etc.).
I-R: Please bring a salad (tossed salad, relish tray, gelatin, coleslaw, etc.).
S-Z: Please bring a dessert (brownies, cookies, fruit, etc.).
*RSVP to Sandra Reed by Friday, May 2, at 4-9134 or reed@ku.edu.
January 3 & 4; 7 & 8
"10th Ever Jim Kitchen Student Success TEAM Olympics"
2008 Team Olympics.ppt
12:15 – 1:00 p.m.
Hosted by: KU Recreation Services
. . . because Motion Engages the Mind and Body
Thursday, January 3 First day of competition.
All events held at Student Recreation Fitness Center except bowling.
Events to include:
Friday, January 4 Second day of competition.
Events to include:
Monday, January 7 Third day of competition.
Events to include:
Tuesday, January 8
Closing lunch 12:15 - 1:00 p.m., Burge Union.
January 31 (Thursday)
5th Student Success Professional Development Day
8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Kansas Union
"Workshops at a Glance" (Available presentation materials included.)
This one day mini-conference developed for all Student Success staff (University Support Staff, Unclassified Staff and Graduate Students), will be an opportunity to showcase our individual research, knowledge of current trends, knowledge of issues for university staff, or issues in higher education, as well as to learn from our colleagues.
Registration is needed in order to get a sense of handouts and materials needed. Attendees can attend all or part of the day. If you plan to attend, please send your name, office and phone number to Kristin Scott, Academic Achievement & Access Center, ksscott@ku.edu, 4-4064, by January 18th. Also include in this RSVP if you would be willing to volunteer to assist at the event.
“The Knowledge Within...Contributing to Student Success ”
| Schedule: | |
| 8:30 - 9:00 a.m. | Check-in and refreshments 4th Floor - Traditions Area, Kansas Union |
| 9:00 - 9:50 a.m. | Welcome and Student Success Panel, Big XII, Kansas Union |
| 10:00 - 10:50 a.m. | Workshop Block A |
| 11:00 - 11:50 a.m. | Workshop Block B |
| 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. | Lunch on your own |
| 1:00 - 1:50 p.m. | Workshop Block C |
| 2:00 - 2:50 p.m. | Closing Session Dr. Barbara Kerr, Professor Department of Psychology/ Research in Education |
Email Page
Print Page