2012-2013 Graduate Assistant
Professional Development

Professional Development Programs

Time Management; September 6, AL225, 1:00 - 2:30 pm

GA Experience Brown Bag Lunch; September 18, HSC Blackhawk, 12:00 - 1:00 pm

GA Experience Brown Bag Lunch; October 17, HSC Blackhawk, 12:00 - 1:00 pm

GA Experience Brown Bag Lunch; November 19, HSC Blackhawk, 12:00 - 1:00 pm

Resume/Cover Letter Workshop; December 5, AL225, 1:00 - 2:30 pm

Interviewing 101; January 22, AL225, 1:00 - 2:30 pm

Mock Placement Exchange; February 6, Stevenson Dining, 12:30 - 2:00 pm

GA Experience Brown Bag Lunch; February 14, HSC Blackhawk, 12:00 - 1:00 pm

GA Experience Brown Bag Lunch; March 28, HSC Blackhawk, 12:00 - 1:00 pm

GA Experience Brown Bag Lunch; April 17, HSC Blackhawk, 12:00 - 1:00 pm

Coffee with Colleagues Series

The purpose of this series is to promote graduate assistant development of a knowledge base on a wide range of topics relevant to student affairs professionals.  Discussion will be informal.  Along with a discussion moderator, knowledgeable professionals will be present to add their wealth of experience to the conversation. 

Networking 101; October 30, AL225, 10:30 am - noon

Sub-Cultures on Campus: Non-Traditional Students; November 9, AL225, 10:30 am - noon

Sub-Cultures on Campus: Fraternity/Sorority Members; November 15, AL225, 10:30 am - noon

Budgeting 101; April 9, AL225, 10:30 am - noon

The GA Experience is a competency based program.  For a complete listing of the 2012-2013 graduate assistant professional development programs and their associated competencies, view the GA Professional Development Curriculum.

If you have questions regarding these or other professional development programs offered by the Division of Student Affairs & Enrollment Management, contact Kelli Bradley at kbradley3@niu.edu or (815) 753-6112.