As a part of an ongoing commitment to help staff reach their full potential, more than 130 student life staff members gathered at the Mountainlair last month for an all-day conference that focused on student culture and professional development.
Held at the end of the fall semester, the conference serves as a celebration of achievement and catalyst for moving forward this semester. “Student Life staff will capitalize on the connections and content from the conference as they embark on a strategic vision process over the course of the spring semester,” said Dean of Students Corey Farris.
Participants attended plenary sessions, concurrent breakout sessions, social networking activities and the annual winter celebration luncheon. Education sessions featured a panel of students who responded to a series of assumptions from staff and other topics included cannabis education efforts, inclusive language, hazing, student mental health and retention initiatives.