SA Work Teams
Work Teams design and engineer cutting edge practices for the Student Affairs division. Each team advances the vision of the University through the implementation of the SA mission. The work teams consult on the key priorities and strategies of the unit and, in some cases, execute the plans they design. Work teams serve as a means for cross-divisional interaction, professional development and inspiration for everyone involved in the Student Affairs Division and beyond.
Higher Education/Student Affairs Partnership
Co-Chairs: Keith Humphrey, Amanda Kraus
Responsible for building collaborative relationships between Higher Education (College of Education) and division of Student Affairs.
Priorities:- Gain current educational, research-based data for Student Affairs staff development
- Provide practical expertise to guide curriculum development
- Attract graduate assistants who can gain valuable experience in a vibrant Student Affairs role
The University of Arizona’s Center for the Study of Higher Education and the Division of Student Affairs have a long history of academic and practical partnership that enhances the experiences of our students. See the UA Higher Education 2008 brochure. [PDF]
Marketing
Co-Chairs: Nick Adamakis, Magan Alfred
Primary source of recommendation and review for the development, creation and production of all the marketing materials needed to communicate the mission, success stories and outcomes from the Student Affairs division.
Priorities:- New website for student affairs
- Staff e-newsletter
- Division wide collateral material
- Marketing plan development and implementation
Research and Assessment
Co-Chairs: Latricia Brand, Nicholle Zarkower
Develop structures and priorities for conducting research, assessment and evaluation. Help the Division define and determine what outcomes and results have been achieved and how best to measure that success.
Priorities:- Review results of Student Affairs Programmatic Overview Tool and provide an executive summary
- Review Student Voice assessment program and make recommendations
- Provide working definitions for research and assessment, overview activities, and assess feedback loop within the division and campus
- Ideas about how assessment and research are informing SA practice on a local and national level
Staff Development
Co-Chairs: Kathy Adams Riester, Patrick Call, Veda Kowalski
Generate energy, ideas and recommendations about how to implement staff development needs and opportunities for the entire organization. Work to categorize and prioritize the development needs of the Division and present their recommendations to the leadership team.
Priorities:- Ascertain and prioritize staff development needs
- Recommend staff development initiatives, including a tentative year-long curriculum
- Establish Saunie Taylor staff awards
