The Division of Student Affairs is committed to supporting the professional growth and development of our staff by providing a variety of engaging and interactive workshops designed to help develop new skills, experiences, and knowledge in areas related to our work. Throughout the year, we offer several exciting opportunities to learn from our colleagues and professionals in the field. If you have ideas for professional development opportunities, please contact Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, Dr. Christie Poteet.
2024-2025 Professional Development Schedule
DSA January Retreat
Wednesday, January 8 |8:00 am-5 pm | Botanical Gardens
Student Development and Engaging Students for Academic Success
Friday, January 31 | 1:00 pm-5:00 pm | Annex Assembly Room
Through this workshop, staff will:
• Gain an understanding of student development theory, why it is important and how student development impacts student success
• Identify who our students are generationally, and design complementary and effective approaches to academic success.
• Prepare students to use resources to meet identified goals.
• Identify ways to use data to track progress towards goals.
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.
Student Affairs Administrative Support Quarterly Roundtable
Tuesday, April 29 | 10:00 am-11:00 am | Chavis Center, 233
Quarterly meeting for all division of student affairs staff who serve in administrative support or similar roles.
DSA Summer Council Retreat
Wednesday, June 11-Thursday, June 12 | TBD
Mental Health and Wellness Opportunities
QPR Training
- January 28 |1:30-2:30 pm | Chavis Student Center, 251
- February 10 | 10:30-11:30 am | Chavis Student Center, 208
- March 12 | 2:30-3:30 pm | Chavis Student Center, 251
- April 21 | 3:00 pm-4:00 pm | Chavis Student Center, 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.
CPR Certification Course
- January 31 | 8:30 am-12:30 pm | Weinstein Health Science Building Room 101
- February 21 | 8:30 am-12:30 pm | Weinstein Health Science Building Room 101
- March 14 | 8:30 am-12:30 pm | Weinstein Health Science Building Room 101
- April 11 | 8:30 am-12:30 pm | Weinstein Health Science Building Room 101
- May 23 | 8:30 am-12:30 pm | Weinstein Health Science Building Room 101
The Basic Life Support (BLS) Course is a video-based, Instructor-led course that teaches both single-rescuer and team basic life support. This course trains participants to promptly recognize several life-threatening emergencies, give high-quality chest compressions, deliver appropriate ventilations, and provide early use of an AED. BLS teaches skills using the American Heart Association’s proven Practice-While-Watching technique, which allows Instructors to observe students, provide feedback, and guide students’ acquisition of skills.
Note: Training classes are free, limited to eight students per class, and are offered on a first come first serve basis for faculty and staff only.
Course completion cards are valid for two years through the end of the month during which the course completion card was issued, if your course completion card is expired you would need to renew your certification to remain current.
To schedule training please contact the Safety Office by email: safety@uncp.edu.