Check the calendar regularly for registration links and updates.
July
All Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support employees are invited to stop by Greene St to grab a to-go drink from SIPSetc. They will serve all of their speciality coffee drinks hot and cold, flavored lemonades and teas, while supplies last.
When: Tuesday, July 8th from 8:30 - 10:00am
Where: Greene St. (Preston/Davis Field area)
No RSVP required for this event.
All Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support employees are invited to beat the heat with a popsicle at the annual Popsicles and Networking event. Join your colleagues for an end of summer snack, chat about what you did this summer, and what you're most looking forward to during the upcoming academic year.
When: Thursday, July 31st from 2:30 - 4:00pm
Where: Thomson Building Main Lobby
No RSVP required for this event.
August
All new graduate assistants and interns working for the Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support, regardless of program of study, are invited to orientation. The orientation helps new graduate assistants and interns create connections across the division, network with the senior leadership team, and learn about resources availableto them. Breakfast will be provided.
When: Tuesday, August 12th from 9:00am - 12:00pm (check in and breakfast begins at 8:30am).
Where: Russell House University Union room 322
Registration has closed for this event.
September
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: Thursday, September 4th from 1:30 - 3:00pm
Where: Russell House University Union Ballroom
This is a 120-minute comprehensive training engages staff as mental health allies and helps them learn the basic components of suicide prevention, enhance knowledge of campus mental health resources, as well as 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: Thursday, September 18th from 1:00 - 3:00pm
Where: TBD
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 semester's Coffee and Collaboration is the Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life. All division staff are invited to attend. Coffee will be provided and attendees are encouraged to bring their own mugs, though cups will still be provided for your convenience.
When: Wednesday, September 24th from 9:00 - 10:00am
Where: 601 Devine St, Columbia, SC 29201
No RSVP required for this event. Please note there is limited free parking available, so carpooling is recommended.
October
As college educators, we are challenged to provide support for students and improve their entire undergraduate experience. At the National Conference on Students in Transition, attendees will share with and learn from one another the latest trends, initiatives, best practices, ideas, research, and assessment strategies focused on supporting student success in the first college year and beyond. We invite you to be a part of this exciting learning experience!
When: Wednesday, October 1st - Friday, October 3rd
Where: Virtual
This virtual conference is hosted by the University of South Carolina's National Resource Center for The First-Year Experience and Students in Transition. Student Affairs and Academic Support employees can register for the conference free of charge by emailing fyeconf@mailbox.sc.edu for the discount code. Registration closes on Friday, September 12th at 11:59pm.
November
December
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 semester's Coffee and Collaboration is the Center for Student Engagement. All division staff are invited to attend. Coffee will be provided and attendees are encouraged to bring their own mugs, though cups will still be provided for your convenience.
When: Tuesday, December 9th from 9:00 - 10:00am
Where: Center for Student Engagement (RHUU Suite 345)
No RSVP necessary for this event