Take a moment to see what’s happening this week in the Division of Student Affairs.
1. Open Forums for Coordinator, New Student Orientation – The Office of Orientation and Transition Programs invites the Division of Student Affairs’ Community members to meet the Coordinator, New Student Orientation candidates at an Open Forum. Each candidate will briefly speak about their experience and interest in the position. They will then answer questions from the audience for 30 minutes. We hope that you will consider attending as many sessions as your schedule allows. Thank you for your support of the SOAR program!
Tuesday, March 28, 2023 – Trisha Leong
10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. – PSU 314
Wednesday, April 5, 2023 – Megan Herrmann
8:30 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. – PSU 314
A link has been provided below for you to evaluate each candidate. We would like to have all evaluations completed by Thursday, April 6, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. https://forms.office.com/r/2kDyQXP8Cr
2. Professional Development Opportunity – “Just Assessment” – The next professional development session will focus on Assessment. Please RSVP by noon, March 27th to Peggy Jones at peggyjones@missouristate.edu.
Topic: “Just Assessment.”
When is it?: March 31 12noon- 1pm
Where?: PSU 308
What to do?: Bring your lunch… we will provide soft drinks and cookies to complement your lunch!
3. Back by popular demand! Lunch and Learn – Check your calendar and see if you are available for the Lunch and Learn featuring Jeff Mitchell on April 11th, 12pm-1pm. RSVP no later than 4:00 p.m. April 5th to Peggy Jones at peggyjones@missouristate.edu. Bring your lunch and the Division will provide drinks and cookies.
Topic: “The State in Missouri State University: What it means to work at a public university.”
When is it?: April 11th 12noon- 1pm
Where?: PSU 317
What to do?: Bring your lunch… we will provide soft drinks and cookies to complement your lunch!
4. Join us as we celebrate Rhonda Lesley, Director of the Counseling Center – Join Student Affairs in wishing Rhonda Lesley (director of the Counseling Center) well as she retires from higher education and Missouri State University on Friday, March 31st, 3-5pm, PSU Room 317. Open to public, alumni, current students, faculty, staff. https://calendar.missouristate.edu/event/119388/227866
5. Spring Holiday – Don’t forget – Spring Holiday is Friday April 7th. All offices are closed and classes are not in session.
6. Share with your Students – Dining Options During Ramadan – Garst Dining Center will be offering a full meal created for Iftar (the main meal of the fasting day, which occurs at sunset every day of Ramadan) during late night dining from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm on Sundays – Thursdays. Dining Services is also providing Suhoor Packs. Suhoor is a healthy meal eaten early in the morning, ahead of sunrise. Suhoor packs contain items high in energy and nutrition to help sustain students until Iftar. https://blogs.missouristate.edu/studentaffairs/2023/03/26/dining-options-during-ramadan/