Professional Development & Training
The Division of Student Affairs is committed to developing the knowledge and skills of each professional and graduate staff member. GVSU Student Affairs professionals strive for achieving excellence and best practices in personal competence as well as the functional areas that fall within Student Affairs.
The Division of Student Affairs Training and Development Committee works to identify roles and professional needs within the division and coordinates and delivers opportunities to address these needs. The NASPA Professional Competencies guide the content of intentional workshops, trainings, and round tables that enhance relationships and support the shared responsibility for a division wide focus on student success.
Outcomes:
- Assist staff in the development of skills critical to their roles
- Ensure staff are current on best practices and trends
- Increase staff connection to resources
- Create a sense of staff community
- Develop future leaders for the Division of Student Affairs
The Division of Student Affairs provides both formal and informal learning opportunities for growth. Professional development plans should be regularly discussed between staff and supervisor and reflected in Workday Performance annual planning documents or graduate student learning contracts.
NASPA Competencies: Personal & Ethical Foundations | Values, Philosophy, and History | Assessment, Evaluation, and Research | Law, Policy, and Governance | Organizational and Human Resources | Leadership | Social Justice and Inclusion | Student Learning and Development | Technology | Advising and Supporting
For more details and descriptions, visit the NASPA Professional Competencies PDF.
2024-2025 DSA Training & Development Events
DSA Training & Development: Enhancing Health and Well-being - Practicing Self-Care and Managing Burnout
January 22, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
DSA Training & Development: Empowering Experiential and Engaged Learning - Our Students, Our Lakers Panel and Hacking Deficit Thinking Based Practices
February 26, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
DSA Training & Development: Embracing Collaboration and Creativity - Welcome to the DSA Showcase!
April 23, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
2024-2025 Trainings (required for all DSA employees)
Division of Student Affairs QPR Training
December 11, 2024 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
In the United States, suicide is the second leading cause of death among college students. QPR Suicide Prevention Training teaches participants to recognize the warning signs of suicide and save lives...
Division of Student Affairs Active Shooter Training
December 16, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
The first half of this seminar covers the University's 7 step emergency card. This prepares you to respond from an "all hazards" prospective including fires, medicals, chemical spills. The...
Division of Student Affairs Hands Only CPR Training
December 16, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Hands only CPR reviews: Why hands only CPR, Check & Call steps, how to deliver chest compressions and does review use of AEDs. We discuss briefly ARC resources and Allison and I have also included...
Division of Student Affairs Hands Only CPR Training
December 16, 2024 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Hands only CPR reviews: Why hands only CPR, Check & Call steps, how to deliver chest compressions and does review use of AEDs. We discuss briefly ARC resources and Allison and I have also included...
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Other Professional Development Opportunites
External Opportunities and Events
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Internal Opportunities and Events
Professional Development - Human Resources - Grand Valley State University
Student Success Series - Strategic Enrollment Management Plan - Grand Valley State University
Career Coaching Database - GVSU Career Center - Grand Valley State University
Building an Inclusive Workforce in DSA
The Division of Student Affairs has put together a module on inclusive hiring practices, which can be accessed here: Building an Inclusive Workforce in DSA: The Better Experience Toolkit
Any new DSA employees should have this attached checklist prepared and ready to go DSA - New Staff - Onboarding - Checklist.pdf. Please work with your supervisor to complete all of the checklist items.