The Division of Student Affairs meeting structure is designed to advance key divisional priorities, including communication, connection, collaboration, as well as staff learning and development. Each meeting type plays a unique role, and the accompanying tags identify the primary goals for the meetings.
The format for each meeting is indicated as in-person, hybrid, or online. Staff with approved accommodations will be provided with participation information in advance.
Coming together as a division is valuable because it strengthens connection, supports shared understanding, and helps us align our work across Student Affairs. At the same time, the services, support, and education our teams provide are vital to students and the campus community. Because of this, Strategic Leadership Team members will evaluate where flexibility may be needed for specific departments or functional areas to ensure we are appropriately balancing divisional engagement with operational needs.
Meeting Goals
Celebrative
Recognizes accomplishments, milestones, contributions, and successes across the division.
Informational
Shares important updates, priorities, initiatives, and information relevant to the division.
Connection
Creates opportunities for relationship-building, networking, and strengthening community across Student Affairs.
Interdepartmental
Encourages collaboration, awareness, and understanding across departments and functional areas.
Professional Development
Supports learning, leadership growth, skill development, and professional effectiveness.
Staff Voice
Provides opportunities for staff to ask questions, share perspectives, offer feedback, and contribute to divisional conversations.
Meeting Types
All-Staff Meetings
Celebrative • Informational • Connection • Interdepartmental • Professional Development
Division-wide gatherings designed to strengthen connection, share information, celebrate successes, and build a shared understanding of the Division's priorities and impact.
Lunch & Learns
Professional Development • Connection • Informational
Optional learning opportunities that provide staff with exposure to new ideas, resources, and best practices while fostering connection across departments.
Town Hall Meetings
Informational • Staff Voice
Division-wide forums that promote transparency and communication by providing updates on priorities, initiatives, and emerging issues while creating space for staff questions and dialogue. On each town hall date, two attendance options (one in the morning and one in the afternoon) will be available.
Meeting Schedule
August
All-Staff – Kickoff Meeting
In-Person, Wednesday, August 12
September
Lunch & Learn (Optional)
Hybrid, Wednesday, September 9
12-1pm
October
Lunch & Learn (Optional)
Hybrid, Wednesday, October 7
12-1pm
Town Hall Meeting
In-Person, Wednesday, October 14
Morning Session: 8:30-9:30am
Afternoon Session: 3-4pm
November
Lunch & Learn (Optional)
Hybrid, Wednesday, November 4
12-1pm
December
All-Staff – End of Term Celebration
Tentative: In-Person, Date TBD
Time: TBD
January
All-Staff – MLK Jr. Social Justice Symposium
In-Person, Wednesday, January 20
Time: TBD
February
Lunch & Learn (Optional)
Hybrid, Wednesday, February 3
12-1pm
March
Town Hall Meeting
In-Person, Wednesday, March 3
Morning Session: 8:30-9:30am
Afternoon Session: 3-4pm
Lunch & Learn (Optional)
Hybrid, Wednesday, March 17
12-1pm
April
Lunch & Learn (Optional)
Hybrid, Wednesday, April 7
12-1pm
May
All-Staff – End of Year Celebration
In-Person, Wednesday, May 5
Time: TBD, tentatively holding 8am-3pm with information to be updated
Student Affairs in Practice Conference
In-Person, Tuesday & Wednesday, May 18 & 19
Time: TBD