GSNP Webinar- The Mentor Match: Finding Your Guide
2024-11-12 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Are you looking to accelerate your personal and professional growth? Finding the right mentor can be a transformative step in your journey toward achieving your goals. In this engaging webinar, we will explore the essential elements of identifying and connecting with a mentor who aligns with your aspirations and values. Whether you’re starting your career, seeking growth in your current role, or transitioning to a new phase, this webinar will equip you with the tools and confidence to make the most of your mentorship journey.This webinar is presented by ACPA’s Graduate Students & New Community of Practice (GSNPCOP).
Register using this link or visit https://myacpa.member365.org/public/event/details/403ae832b0e1bea9d85253366f1c0dcc7968124f/1
Registration Fees:
Complimentary for ACPA Individual Members
$10 for ACPA Chapter Only Members
$10 for Non-Members
Professional Competencies:
Webinar participants will develop their professional competencies in the areas of: Advising and Supporting; Personal and Ethical Foundations. For more information about the ACPA/NASPA Professional Competency Areas for Student Affairs Practitioners, visit our website.
Learning Outcomes:
As a result of attending this session, participants will:

Identify key characteristics and qualities to look for in a mentor that align with your personal and professional goals.
Skills for crafting an effective outreach strategy to connect with potential mentors, including tips on communication and building rapport.
Learn how to set clear, actionable objectives for the mentorship relationship, ensuring that both parties have aligned expectations and goals.

Presenters:

Tyaira Smith (she/her/hers) is an Assistant Professor-Educator at the University of Cincinnati and a third-year doctoral student at Miami University (OH).

ACPA Growing Knowledge Series Webinar: The Process of Design for General Classroom Facilities in Higher Education Institutions
2024-11-14 14:00 - 15:00 UTC | Online
The Growing Knowledge Series (GKS) creates a pathway for those who have completed their dissertation, but never published, to share their scholarship with the profession through a hosted webinar. This collaborative effort of our three Communities of Practice is positioned to benefit practitioners and scholars alike, creating a space to share new knowledge frequently left on the shelf. Join Dr. Michael J. Kutnak, Assistant Professor of Mathematics at Queens University of Charlotte, as he presents his study examining the process of design for general classroom facilities in American four-year public higher education institutions.
Research Summary:
Dissertation Title: The Process of Design for General Classroom Facilities in Higher Education Institutions
Brief Summary: This study examined the process of design for general classroom facilities in American four-year public higher education institutions. Combining grounded theory, case study methods, visual methods, and portions of the Authentic, Action-Oriented, Framing for Environmental Shifts Method (Watt, 2015), I was able to address the four research questions posed in this study. I conducted interviews with participants involved in specific general classroom facilities design/construction while asking participants to co-create a diagram of the steps of the process. The data collected from this process produced the “Train Model of Design for General Classroom Facilities.”
The process begins with the specifics of the institution or college and its chosen direction. The conditions specific to the institution act as a departing station for the process. The conditions specific to the wider context function as the rails on which the train moves. The rails are held together by crossties consisting of the constant collaboration of the triumvirate and stakeholders. A triumvirate consisting of the project manager, the construction manager, and the representative from the academic department move the project through each phase of the design process. These decision-makers function as the conductor of the train, driving the process while feeding it two distinct types of fuel: budget and time. The triumvirate must continuously monitor the fuel supply to reach the end of the process. In addition, the triumvirate continuously monitors the passengers, to incorporate their feedback into the trip.
The stages of the process function similarly to boarding and disembarking on a train. In Stage 1 you prepare to leave the station. You make a case for what travels on the train with you and what gets left at home. You also determine the fuel needs of the train by setting the project budget and schedule. Stage 2, or Making the Space, consists of the travel to the final destination, carrying along those well-laid plans from Stage 1. The triumvirate drives the train while carefully monitoring the fuel levels. You can make a few minor adjustments once you have left the stations, based on feedback from the passengers, but drastically altering the plans is not a viable option. The type of train you drive represents the different ways in which the process can play out at specific campuses. A passenger train works differently compared to a freight train. The number and sequence of steps in the process of design will vary depending on the type of project you are undertaking (new construction vs. renovation), the available state procedures, and the timing of your procurement of a construction management firm (i.e. the different types of trains you can take). The final destination of the train is the completed general classroom facility.
Registration Fees:
Complimentary for ACPA Individual Members
$10 for ACPA Chapter Only Members
$10 for Non-Members

GSNP Career Talk: Learning from Higher Ed Professionals
2024-11-21 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
Join GSNP for a collaborative panel with members of Mid-Level and Senior Level Communities of Practice. Career Talk: Learning from Higher Ed Professionals is a Q&A panel where all higher education professionals can learn from each other and our panelist’s experiences in their careers. This virtual webinar will be Thursday, November 21 at 7pm EST.
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