Student Life
Professional Development
Upcoming Sessions:
TBA
Steering Committee:
Sean Blackburn, Assistant Dean of Students
Cynthia Cassens, Director of Residence Life
Bethany Marlowe, Dean of Students
John Timmons, Assistant Director of Residence Life
Past Sessions & Material:
2012-2013
Grant Writing: Everything You Want to Know But were Afraid to Ask
Dr. Cheryl Fortner Wood -- Psychology Professor, Dr. Takita Sumter -- Chemistry Professor, and Ms. Ellin McDonough --Service Learning Program Director
March 7, 2013
Profiles in Higer Education Leadership
Chief Frank Zebedis
Campus Police
February 27, 2013
Moving Forward while Staying Put: Advancement in the Workplace
Zan Jones, Employment Manager, Office of Human Resources, and Amy Sullivan, Director of the Center for Career and Civic Engagement
December 12, 2012
Hip and Trendy
Student Panelist
Coordinated by Kara Ostlund x3381
November 14, 2012
Webinar - "Easing the Transition to College: Helping Students Become Self-Regulated Learners"
October 17, 2013
Contact: John Timmons x3512
Webinar - "The New Gender Gap: Addressing the Decline in Academic Attainment for Male Students"
October 9, 2012
Contact: John Timmons x3512
2011-2012
"Profiles in Higher Education Leadership" series:
1. A session with Mr. Walter Hardin, Associate Vice President and Facility Management
- March 21, 2012
2. A session with Dr. Debbie Garrick, Winthrop Associate Vice President of University Development and Alumni Relations
- April 4, 2012
Three part series focused on the Myers-Briggs type indicator workshop series facilitated by Ms. Catherine Rains, MBTI Master Practitioner and Education Consultant for CPP, Inc, the publisher of MBTI and Strong assessments.
1. "Introduction to using the MBTI Assessment for Professional Development"
- October 12, 2011
2. "Speed Reading' type so all Other Types can REALLY Hear You"
- October 25, 2011
3. "Understanding and Maximizing Your Leadership Style"
- December 15, 2011
The Student Life Perspective of A Private College
Dr. Thomas Shandley, Davidson College Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of Students
April 25, 2012
2010-2011
The Narcissim Epidemic
Julie Schrader
Wed, May 11, 2011
Academic Integrity & Misconduct WU & Beyond
Bethany Marlowe, Dean of Students
Wed, April 13, 2011
Crisis Management in Action: A Panel Discussion
Dr. Ardaiolo & Bethany Marlowe
Friday, March 25, 2011
Crisis Management in Higher Education
Dr. Cherry Callahan
December 10, 2010
Group Facilitation with Dr. Kelly James
Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology and Anthropology
October 20, 2010
Creating and Maintaining Classroom Discipline with Dr. Richard J. Chacon,
Associate Professor of Sociology and Anthropology
September 17, 2010
2009-2010
Career Paths & Transitional Skills for the Young Professional
May 26, 2010
Law & Policy Update with Dr. Janosik, Ed.D.
April 22, 2010
Mediation Training
Community Mediation Center, Harrisonburg VA
January 5/6, 2010
An Introduction to the Art of Jewelry Making
With Megan D. Augustine, Center for Career & Civic Engagement
December 9, 2009
Profiles in Higher Education Leadership
Brien Lewis, J.D.
Vice President, University Development and Alumni Relations
October 28, 2009
Gloria G. Jones, PhD
Dean, University College
November 4, 2009
Grant Scurry
Assistant Dean of Students Director, Lois Rhame West Health, Physical Education and Wellness Center and Recreational Services
December 2, 2009
Shots Fired - When Lightning Strikes
A video presentation and conversation with Frank J. Zebedis, Chief of Police
October 7, 2009
Hip and Trendy II, Embracing Technology
with Michell Jaworski
September 16, 2009
2008-2009
Understanding the Business of University Development
with Amanda J. Stewart
April 22, 2009
SEED Conference
Student Excellence, Engagement and Development
March 14, 2009
Contact Sean Blackburn (x4503)
Hip and Trendy II Embracing Technology
with Michell Jaworski
February 18, 2009
A Grant Writing Workshop
January 14, 2009
Contact Nichole Scaglione (x2206)
Wise Moves in Tough Times
Enrollment Management and what institutions need to do to weather these turbulent times
December 4, 2008
Webinar hosted by STAMATS
Trends in Campus Housing: Housing Data and Core Concepts from Design Innovations (WEBINAR)
December 3, 2008
Contact John Timmons
What Faculty Members Need to Know About Retention
November 20, 2008
Contact Susan Gunderson
Profiles in Higher Education Leadership
Contact Sean Blackburn (x4503)
African American Men: Persistence & Graduation in College
September 24, 2008
Contact Dante Pelzer (x4340)
2007-2008
No Longer Hip and Trendy
Are you hip and trendy?
February 17, 2008
Contact Dante Pelzer (x4340)
Unlocking the Mysteries of University Budgeting
December 7, 2007
Contact Howard Seidler (x2223)
The College Student and Freedom of Expression
October 11, 2007
Contact Sean Blackburn (x4503)
Core Commitments
Raising Awareness: Working with International Students
Contact the International Center
Higher Education Resource Center
Created during the summer of 2010 as the Division of Student Life packed to move to the DiGiorgio Campus Center, the Center provides Student Life employees with a wide variety of Student Affairs journals, books and other resources. The HERC is located at 214 DiGiorgio Campus Center and may be accessed by all full-time Student Life employees.
The Higher Education Resource Center was formerly opened on March 25, 2011.