Check the calendar regularly for registration links and updates.
January
Coffee and Collaboration is an event that aims to promote networking with colleagues and exposure to different offices and departments across the division. The first department to host this semesters Coffee and Collaborations is the Leadership & Service Center. All division staff are invited to stop by the LSC. Coffee will be provided and attendees are encouraged to bring their own mugs, though cups will still be provided for your convenience.
When: Monday, January 13th from 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. (coffee will be provided)
Where: Leadership & Service Center, Russell House University Union 227
No RSVP required for this event.
At the beginning of each semester, New Employee Orientation helps new employees create connections across the division, chat with the division’s associate vice presidents and learn about professional development opportunities available to them through the Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support.
When: Tuesday, January 14th from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (breakfast will be provided)
Where: Thomas Cooper Library Hollings Program Room
In this workshop, we will lay out the impact of our annual giving day, Give4Garnet, and the success the Division saw last March. Join us to learn how your office can participate, or to expand on your efforts from last year!
When: Thursday, January 23rd from 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Where: RHUU 203
The University of South Carolina strives to incorporate sustainability into the daily lives of students, faculty and staff to support the university's growth towards a more sustainable future. This session is an introduction to environmentally friendly workplaces, aiming to educate faculty and staff members on how to incorporate sustainability into their everyday lives.
Attendees will learn the background of the Green Office Certification process and what steps their office will need to take to incorporate the program into their workplace and successfully achieve the certification threshold. Successful completion of the program will require additional time following the training to educate their office of the sustainable changes being made.
When: Wednesday, January 29th from 1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Register Here (via the University of South Carolina's Organizational and Professional Development Office)
When you sign up for the Division Duos program, you can choose to serve as a mentor, mentee or both. You can also share your interests, experiences and goals to help organizers choose your mentoring match.
February
Coffee and Collaboration is an event that aims to promote networking with colleagues and exposure to different offices and departments across the division. The next department to host this semesters Coffee and Collaboration is University Housing. All division staff are invited to stop by the University Housing Central Office. Coffee will be provided and attendees are encouraged to bring their own mugs, though cups will still be provided for your convenience.
When: Tuesday, February 11th 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. (coffee will be provided)
Where: University Housing Central Office/Downstairs Lobby, Patterson Hall
No RSVP required for this event.
Campus Recreation is one of the top spaces where male students are actively engaged—but how can we extend that connection to other areas of campus life?
Join us for an engaging brainstorming session to explore innovative ways to leverage the success of recreational programs and drive male engagement across academic, social, and leadership opportunities on campus.
What to Expect:
- Exchange Ideas: Share and learn best practices with fellow professionals.
- Break Barriers: Identify challenges and untapped opportunities for engagement.
- Create Solutions: Collaboratively design strategies that work.
Let’s work together to ensure every male student finds their place to thrive on campus!
When: Monday, February 17th from 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Where: RHUU 203
Do you help plan events on campus and want to ensure leftover food doesn't go to waste? Learn how to use Garnet Bites, our new campus-wide food recovery notification system!
When: Tuesday, February 25th from 4 - 4:30 p.m.
Where: Virtual via Microsoft Teams
This is a 120 minute comprehensive training that includes suicide prevention, instruction on how to recognize and respond to signs of distress in students. The goal of this training is to engage staff as mental health allies and help them learn the basic components of suicide prevention, enhance knowledge of campus mental health resources, and rapid assessment and referral of students in distress. Participants will learn how to intervene at the mild, moderate, and severe levels of distress and how to refer students to appropriate resources as needed.
When: Wednesday, February 26th from 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Where: Center for Health & Well-Being Room 217
March
All Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support employees are encouraged to attend the semesterly All Staff Division Meeting. This is an opportunity to hear from division leadership and its constituents on important updates.
When: Tuesday, March 4th 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Where: Russell House University Union Ballroom (2nd floor)
Do you help plan events on campus and want to ensure leftover food doesn't go to waste? Learn how to use Garnet Bites, our new campus-wide food recovery notification system!
When: Wednesday, March 5th from 2:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Where: Virtual via Microsoft Teams
Coffee and Collaboration is an event that aims to promote networking with colleagues and exposure to different offices and departments across the division. The next department to host this semesters Coffee and Collaboration is the Student Success Center. All division staff are invited to stop by the SSC. Coffee will be provided and attendees are encouraged to bring their own mugs, though cups will still be provided for your convenience.
When: Tuesday, March 11th from 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. (coffee will be provided)
Where: Student Success Center, Mezzanine Level of Thomas Cooper Library
No RSVP required for this event.
The Professional Development Team invites staff to nominate their peers, supervisors, employees, and colleagues for Division Awards each spring. Winners are recognized at the annual awards ceremony, which will be held on Tuesday, April 29th. All Student Affairs and Academic Support employees are eligible to nominate their colleagues and to be nominated for awards themselves.
Submit Your Nomination by Tuesday, March 11th at 11:59pm
Do you help plan events on campus and want to ensure leftover food doesn't go to waste? Learn how to use Garnet Bites, our new campus-wide food recovery notification system!
When: Tuesday, March 18th from 10:00 - 10:30 a.m.
Where: Virtual via Microsoft Teams
Are you ready to transform your LinkedIn profile from a static online resume into a dynamic tool for career advancement and networking? This presentation will equip you with practical strategies to maximize LinkedIn's potential, going beyond basic profile setup. Learn how to leverage the Alumni Feature, build valuable relationships through targeted groups, and master the art of informational interviews. Plus, discover insider tips and tricks to access premium-level features without the premium price tag. Join us and unlock the hidden power of LinkedIn to achieve your career goals! *Attendees are encouraged to bring theirelectronic devices to follow along*.
When: Tuesday, March 18th 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Where: Career Center Classroom (5th level of Thomas Cooper Library)
April
Coffee and Collaboration is an event that aims to promote networking with colleagues and exposure to different offices and departments across the division. The next department to host this semesters Coffee and Collaboration is the Student Affairs & Academic Support Shared Services Team, which includes Human Resources, Budgeting, Procurement, Accounts Receivables, etc. All division staff are invited to stop by the Thomson Building. Coffee will be provided and attendees are encouraged to bring their own mugs, though cups will still be provided for your convenience.
When: Thursday, April 3rd from 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. (coffee will be provided)
Where: Thomson Building Main Lobby
No RSVP required for this event.
All Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support employees are invited to attend the annual awards ceremony.
When: Tuesday, April 29th from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Where: The Zone at Williams Brice Stadium
Registration information coming soon!