2020 University Life Student Success Symposium

Understanding strategies for working through difficult situations and subsequently putting those strategies into practice are beneficial for learning how to best approach and solve supervision challenges. This case study program will allow supervisors at all levels to identify potential situations, practice developing their individual supervisory skills, leverage the knowledge of those in attendance, and learn from experienced facilitators including Juliet Blank-Godlove (Dean of Students) and Dr. Creston Lynch (Associate Dean). Small groups will be organized to facilitate in-depth analysis and discussion of realistic scenarios that supervisors may face.

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What are the best practices to evaluate the employees you supervise? In this session, we will guide you through the ‘life cycle’ of feedback and evaluation. From implementing a culture of regular feedback during the onboarding process, to having crucial conversations, to self-evaluations and yearly performance reviews, you will learn how to be intentional as you build your structure for development and growth for those whom you supervise whether they are student-wage, part-time, graduate assistants, or full-time employees. Whether you are currently in a supervisor role, plan to work in a supervisor role, or want to learn what types of expectations future employers may have, this session has something for everyone with tips and proven methodologies for supporting current (or future) supervisors and supervisees.

Spark your planning and organization to structure a comprehensive feedback process, from one cycle to the next! Handouts with resources will be provided. Sponsored by the Supervision Collective – a part of UL Professional Development. Build on your new knowledge by joining us for our afternoon session: practice how to have crucial conversations through the examination of case studies.

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A college degree advances socioeconomic status for our students, often positively impacting their families and the greater community. By expanding college access for low-income and first-generation students, higher education institutions can promote social mobility in a tangible way. Providing coordinated financial assistance, academic, and support programs for low-income students is of paramount importance.

This session explores Old Dominion University’s (ODU) development of the Social Mobility Center which is an outcome of ODU's Social Mobility Symposium. Social mobility is achieved through programs such as ODU's comprehensive student success coaching, Mane Connect. Our coaching program is empowering the most historically under served students to complete their degrees. The Mane Connect Coaching program assists first year students in making a successful transition to the university by assisting them with overcoming obstacles and helping them create and accomplish academic and social goals. In addition, success coaching provides targeted programs (e.g., financial literacy, time management, & career exploration). ODU staff will discuss the social mobility, success coaching, and ways to retain economically disadvantaged students, improve college completion, and graduate students into productive jobs.

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