Division of Student Affairs Spring Semester Retreat

January 4 | 2:00 pm-5:00 pm | University Center Annex 

The Division will kick off the spring semester with division updates, training, and development for all division staff.

Using Percipio

January 30 | 10:00 am-11:00 am | Chavis Student Center 251

Learn how to navigate, identify opportunities, and track your learning experiences using the professional development platform Percipio.  

Canva and Style Guide 

February 1 |2:00 pm-3:00 pm | Chavis Student Center 208 | Presenter:  Olivia Stafford

Learn style guide basics and how to navigate and utilize Canva to support your marketing efforts. 

Helping Students Market their Engagement Experiences  

February 15 |2:00 pm-3:00 pm | Chavis Student Center 251| Presenters: Jimarr Williams, Reggie Bullock, and Tamala Lewis

This workshop will explore ways to help students translate their on-campus involvement and engagement to marketable career-related skills and experiences.  This will be a valuable training opportunity for any staff who works closely with students. 

Lunch and Learn: Student Well-Being 101--Navigating Campus Resources and Reporting 

February 20 |12:00 pm-1:30 pm | Chavis Student Center 208 | RSVP Here

Join Student Affairs and the Center for Student Success in a crucial conversation on assessing student risk and leveraging campus resources for timely intervention. Gain valuable insights into the array of resources available, including SAFE at UNCP, CARE Reporting, and Hawk Alerts. This session will equip participants with practical skills to identify signs of distress, conduct effective risk assessments, make appropriate campus referrals if required, and submit reporting for students, in a seamless collaboration across departments to provide comprehensive support to students in need. Enhance your ability to intervene and contribute to a campus environment that prioritizes student well-being and success.

Lunch and Learn: Building Resilience and Motivation for Student Success

February 29 |12:00 pm-1:30 pm | Chavis Student Center 208 | RSVP Here

Explore the dynamic intersection of student resilience, motivation, and the crucial role staff play in shaping these attributes. Learn practical strategies to positively influence and contribute to the resilience and motivation of your students while fostering a supportive advising environment. Elevate your role by gaining insights into cultivating these essential qualities, ultimately promoting student success and well-being.

DSA Mid-Semester Check-In 

March 5 | 2:30 pm-4:30 pm| James A. Thomas Hall Event Room 

The Division of Student Affairs will host the division-wide meeting to discuss new initiatives and updates.  

Lunch and Learn: Unlocking Success--Navigating UNCP's Accessibility Resource Center (ARC)

March 21 |12:00 pm-1:30 pm | Chavis Student Center 208 | RSVP Here

Empower yourself as an advocate for every student by learning more about UNCP’s Accessibility Resource Center (ARC) and the critical role they play in student success. Gain insights into when and how to refer students to their office for accommodations, ensuring you have the tools to support every student on their academic journey. Participants will enhance their understanding and contribute to a more inclusive campus environment.

DSA Assessment and Strategic Planning

April 2 |3:00 pm-4:30 pm | Chavis Student Center 208

This session will review the Division of Student Affairs assessment process and provide tips and strategies for developing a thorough strategic plan with appropriate assessment measures for your department.   

Mental Health and Wellness Opportunities

QPR Training

• January 9 |10:00 am-11:00 am | Chavis Student Center Room 233
• January 24 | 2:00-3:00 pm | Chavis Student Center Room 208
• February 13 | 10:00-11:00 am | Chavis Student Center Room 233
• February 28 | 2:00 pm-3:00 pm | Chavis Student Center Room 208
• March 12 | 10:00-11:00 am | Chavis Student Center Room 233
• March 27 | 2:00 pm-3:00 pm | Chavis Student Center Room 208
• April 9 | 10:00 am-11:00 am | Chavis Student Center Room 233
• April 24 | 2:00 pm-3:00 pm | Chavis Student Center Room 208

Free QUESTION, PERSUADE, REFER (QPR) TRAINING. QPR is designed to help you recognize someone who may be considering suicide and consist of three life-saving skills.  Learn how to recognize the warning signs of suicide, know how to offer help, and how to get help and save a life. All participants will receive a QPR Certificate (3-year certification) after the session.  Participants only need to attend one session.

GUIDE (Guiding Universities in Demonstrating Empathy)

• Training on February 15 has been canceled--Please register for the training on February 21.
• February 21 | 1:00 pm-4:00 pm |Chavis Student Center 213

Participants need to Register by clicking here.  

For college faculty and staff who want to support student well-being without sacrificing their own, GUIDE is an empathic communications training that empowers educators to conduct effective student support conversations — and to identify and engage the appropriate college services when needed. Developed by educators in collaboration with expert researchers and mental health professionals, GUIDE is a practical complement to programs focused on mental health crisis intervention and suicide prevention.

Building Belonging through Inclusive Education Opportunities

• Implicit Bias Education:  This program offers participants an opportunity to explore how unconscious biases shape our perceptions and actions, discuss microaggressions and how they impact diverse communities, and explore tools and resources for serving as an ally and multicultural educator.  Please RSVP here.  
  • February 9 | 9:00-11:00 am | Old Main 129
  • March 13 | 2:00-4:00 pm | Old Main 129
• Accessibility Education:  This educational program offers participants a functional knowledge of terminology and identities that fall under the disability umbrella, understanding of experiences, challenges and strengths within the community, and ways to serve the disabled community as an active ally and advocate. Please RSVP here.  
  • February 12 | 3:00-5:00 pm | Old Main 129
  • March 20 | 3:00-5:00 pm | Old Main 129
  • April 12 | 9:00-11:00 am | Old Main 129
• Safe Zone Education for Faculty/Staff: This informative educational workshop also provides participants with a functional knowledge of terminology, the gender and sexuality paradigms, and ways to support the LGBTQIA+ community as an active ally and advocate.  Please RSVP here.  
  • January 26 | 9:00-11:00 am | Old Main 129
  • February 28 |2:00-4:00 pm | Old Main 129
  • March 29 |2:00 -4:00 pm | Old Main 129
• ACE/Aro 101 Education: February 20 | 3:30-4:30 pm | Old Main 129 | Please RSVP here.  
• Trans 101 Education:  January 29| 2:00-3:00 pm | Old Main 129 | Please RSVP here.