On May 12, 2017, UAB Student Affairs Professional Development Committee will host a one-day conference for Student Affairs professionals and students. UAB staff will give presentations on their work and best practices in the profession.
Read more: Professional Development Committee hosts one-day conference
The Student Affairs Professional Development Committee hosted its annual holiday social to thank Division staff for a year of hard work serving our students. Staff enjoyed a full culinary spread from Campus Dining, complete with holiday-themed sweet treats.
Read more: Student Affairs ended a successful year with a bash
Students can look forward to a month of free activities and events when they return from the holiday break in January. Blazer Welcome events will kick off Monday, Jan. 9 and go through Saturday, Feb. 4.
Read more: Blazer Welcome makes a comeback: Submit your event!
Nonprofit industry speaker panels introduce students to career options of which they may not be familiar, and they can also be used as a program recruitment tool. This semester, UAB Career and Professional Development hosted a Nonprofit Industry Panel. Students were able to learn about workplace culture, the rewards and challenges of non-profit work, and how to be a competitive applicant.
On Tuesday, Oct. 4, Student Affairs Vice President John Jones and Assistant Vice Presidents Patty Martinez and Jake Baggott surprised staff across the Division by showing up to their areas with a certificate of appreciation and a delicious UAB cookie.
Read more: The Division kicks off Student Affairs Month with a surprise!