Student Affairs Foundations Institute

2011-2012 Student Affairs Foundations Institute Sponsored by the Georgia College Personnel Association

Do you work in student affairs without a Master’s degree in student affairs? Interested in learning the basics of student affairs?

If so, we designed this Institute for you!

WHAT ARE THE SPECIFICS?  The Student Affairs Foundations Institute’s target audience will be comprised of student affairs practitioners working at post-secondary institutions in Georgia (including two- year colleges, four-year institutions, and technical schools) who have not earned a degree from a student affairs preparation program or those practitioners wanting a refresher.  The Institute will be led by two student affairs practitioners with considerable, broad- based experiences in student affairs, teaching experience, and terminal degrees in the field.  The Institute will offer a certificate of completion endorsed by the Georgia College Personnel Association (GCPA) that recognizes voluntarily improved professional readiness in the field.  To complete the certificate, participants must complete 30 total contact hours including: o 24 in-person hours through four day-long workshops o 4 hours of on-line discussion and activities completed between the workshops o 2 hours through a site visit to an institution different from one’s place of employment

WHEN AND WHERE DOES THE INSTITUTE OCCUR?

Foundations in Student Affairs Friday, September 30, 2011 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Gainesville State College, Gainesville, GA

Student Development Theories Friday, October 28, 2011 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Southern Polytechnic State University, Marietta, GA

Assessment in Student Affairs Friday, December 2, 2011 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Emory University, Atlanta, GA

Site Visit to a Different Institution To be completed between December 2011and February 2012

Current Topics and Trends in Student Affairs Friday, February 3, 2011 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Clayton State University, Morrow, GA

Attendance at all sessions is required for successful completion of the program. THOUGHTS FROM SAFI ALUMNI I walked away from this course with solid, practical information that I now weave into every facet of the multi facetted world of Student Affairs. The insight that I gained about my profession has been invaluable; from theorists to the dreaded assessment process, no stone was left unturned. –Sue Miller, Director of Student Life, South Georgia College

I found the SAFI course to be a great opportunity to gain a thorough understanding of the history, theoretical basis, and practice of student affairs. The practical education that SAFI offers is invaluable; the class work, assignments, and conversations with other SAFI students really helped me acquire skills that I have used every day in my work. In addition, the networking opportunities with colleagues from institutions throughout the state are priceless. –Michelle Ritan, Administrative Assistant, Agnes Scott College

SAFI helped me strengthen not only the foundation of what we do in Student Affairs, but perhaps, more importantly, why I do what I do. For some, Student Affairs is a profession. Participation in SAFI allowed me to see that it is truly a vocation and provided the impetus for me to continue my educational and professional goals through a doctoral program in the coming year. –Michael Stewart, Assistant Dean of Students, Macon State College

WHO ARE THE FACULTY?  Dr. Alicia Caudill Colburn is the Associate Vice President for Student Development and Dean of Students at Gainesville State College in Gainesville, GA. She also holds an appointment as an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the College Student Affairs Administration program at the University of Georgia. o [email protected] (678) 717-3877

 Dr. Andrew Rittenberg Wilson currently serves as the Assistant Dean for Campus Life and Director of Residence Life at Emory University in Atlanta, GA. He also holds faculty appointments at Emory University and as an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the College Student Affairs Administration program at the University of Georgia. o [email protected] (404) 727-4144

HOW DO I APPLY? Please complete the attached application and e-mail it to [email protected]. Or, watch for applications to be distributed in last spring 2011. Applications are due by August 4, 2011. You will be notified of your acceptance to the Institute by August 26, 2011. Tuition must be paid by September 30 in order to hold your place in the Institute. Participants will receive details describing how to pay in their acceptance materials.

WHAT’S THE TUITION? Tuition is $350. By accepting a position in the program, participants agree to payment of the tuition. Tuition includes Institute materials, breakfast and lunch at each session, parking and GCPA membership that will be current until February 2013.

WHAT’S THE TEXT FOR THE INSTITUTE? All SAFI participants will need to have access (by borrowing or purchasing) to the text for the Institute:

Schuh, J.H., Jones, S.R., Harper, S.R. & Associates (2011). Student Services: A handbook for the profession. 5th Ed. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

(This text is available for purchase on Amazon.com for approximately $59 new and $55 used.) 2011-2012 Student Affairs Foundations Institute Sponsored by the Georgia College Personnel Association

Application

When submitting your application, please include:  This cover sheet  Your response to the question below  Your resume  An e-mail from your supervisor indicating his or her support of your participation in this Institute to [email protected].

Full Name: ______Preferred Name:______

Position: ______

Institution: ______

Work Address: ______

______

Phone: ______

E-mail: ______How long have you worked in student affairs? ______

On an attached document, please explain why you are interested in participating in the Institute and what you hope to learn from your experience.

Documents may be submitted electronically to [email protected] by August 4, 2011.

If you have questions, please contact Alicia Caudill Colburn or Andy Wilson: o Alicia: [email protected] (678) 717-3877 o Andy: [email protected] (404) 727-4144