Host: Diego A Holguin
Panelists: Emilie Mitchell, Finley Golightly, Rebecca Robles, Sofia Angelina Vita-Casquejo
Session Description:
Join us for an insightful panel discussion on the transformative potential of student employment. This session will highlight effective mentoring and supervisory frameworks, with a special focus on supporting first-generation and STEM students. On-campus employment not only provides income but also offers students the opportunity to gain meaningful professional experience and skills, preparing them to thrive in a complex work environment.
Given that supervisors play a crucial role in student employee growth (NASPA, 2019), it is essential for staff to receive support in developing their supervisory and mentoring skills.
Highlights include:
- Discovering Real-World Experiences: Colleagues will share success stories and practical insights on effective student team management.
- Innovative Supervisory Approaches: Learn from experienced supervisors about addressing student needs, including the unique needs of first-generation and STEM students.
- Exploring New Mentorship Skills: Discover practical mentoring techniques to foster professional growth and personal development, including strategies for providing constructive feedback.
- Increasing Resource Utilization: Identify campus resources and support systems available to student employees and learn how to connect them effectively.
Whether you are a seasoned supervisor of student employees or exploring the possibility, this panel will provide valuable insights and resources. Embark on a journey of discovery where mentorship, skill development, and career growth intersect. Together, let's shape the future of student supervision and pave the way for meaningful professional development opportunities for both staff and students alike.
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand Supervisory Approaches: Attendees will gain insights into how panelist supervisors address the challenges and needs of first-generation and STEM student employees.
- Grow Mentorship Skills: Attendees will learn effective mentoring techniques to foster professional growth and personal development, including providing constructive feedback to enhance student success.
- Support Resource Utilization: Attendees will identify campus resources and support systems available to student employees and learn how to connect them effectively.
Materials:
- Presentation deck (coming soon)