Instructional Leadership, emphasis: K-12 School Leadership (MEd)
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New Employee Orientation


Welcome

Are you new to NAU or the Division of Student Affairs? Don’t miss out on our highly recommended orientation designed specifically for new employees like you.

At the Student Affairs New Employee Orientation, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with your colleagues and get an introduction to the division. Plus, we’ll provide you with all the details on the upcoming professional development and divisional events you won’t want to miss. No matter when you started, we encourage you to sign up for one of our quarterly orientations held throughout the year. Orientation will provide you with a high-level overview of the division while introducing you to your colleagues as you transition into your new role. We can’t wait to meet you.

Date and time

Fall info will be posted soon

Platform

In-person
Hybrid

What you’ll learn

  • Student Affairs mission, values, goals, organization chart, and acronyms
  • Connect and collaborate with your colleagues from across the division
  • Professional development policies, opportunities, and partners

Who should attend

Full-time employee or graduate assistant new to Student Affairs and/or NAU

Get involved in Student Affairs and NAU

Discover exciting ways to thrive in your career as a Student Affairs employee. Uncover endless opportunities for growth and success.
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Monthly divisional meetings

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Division resources

Learn about the Division of Student Affairs, who we are, and what we do.

Get involved in professional associations

Student Affairs has two international professional associations, both of which offer resources, publications, and professional development opportunities based on Student Affairs functional areas, identities, and career levels. Each association offers opportunities for learning, networking, involvement, and leadership roles. Professional associations offer the opportunity to stay current on research and knowledge in the field, identify and respond to emerging issues, bring promising practices that enhance our work with students, and share the great work we are doing with others.

ACPA

ACPA (College Student Educators International) leads the student affairs profession and the higher education community in providing outreach, advocacy, research, and professional development to foster college student learning. NAU Student Affairs purchased an institutional membership with ACPA. Our institutional membership allows anyone at NAU to purchase an annual individual membership at a reduced cost ($99 vs. $179 for professional members; graduate and undergraduate students already have further reduced membership rates). Explore membership benefits.

NASPA

As the leading voice of student affairs, NASPA (Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education) drives innovation and evidence-based, student-centered practice throughout higher education, nationally and globally. NAU Student Affairs purchased an institutional membership with NASPA. Our institutional membership allows anyone at NAU to purchase an annual individual membership at a reduced cost ($75.00 vs. $242.00 for associate affiliates; graduate and undergraduate students already have reduced membership rates). Explore membership benefits.

Together, ACPA and NASPA created professional competency areas for Student Affairs Educators to guide professional development opportunities, training and development plans, or annual evaluations.


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