Stay engaged and continue growing in your role with upcoming Student Affairs Professional Staff Development sessions. These events are designed to support staff at all levels with practical skills, fresh perspectives, and meaningful opportunities for collaboration.
Check back regularly for new events and registration details.
Conflict Transformation & Restorative Justice
March 9, 2026 | 2 p.m.
Memorial Union, TITU
Speakers: Jennifer Horace and Ryan Podolak
The Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards (OSCCS) has employed restorative practices since 2016. In the past few years, more Student Affairs staff have received training around the practice. A restorative process allows each person involved in conflict to share their experience, its impact on them, their desired outcomes, and to work on rebuilding trust and community. Attendees can expect to learn skills, concepts, and ideas around restorative practices that will enable them to respond to incidents and repair harm more productively and thoughtfully.
From Intent to Impact: How to Write Effective Outcomes in Student Affairs
March 18, 2026 | 10-11 a.m.
Memorial Union, TITU
Speaker: Ning Sun
Well-written outcomes help student affairs professionals enhance programs and services, conduct meaningful assessment, and articulate impact. This interactive workshop will introduce practical strategies for drafting strong learning, program, and operational outcomes. Participants will explore different types of outcomes, learn to identify common pitfalls, and practice writing outcomes that are clear, measurable, and aligned with departmental and divisional priorities. Attendees are encouraged to bring examples from their own work.
Trauma-informed Principles in the Workplace
April 16, 2026 | 10–11 a.m.
Memorial Union, TITU
Speaker: Jamie Temple
A supportive and resilient workplace begins with understanding how trauma‑informed principles can shape everyday interactions, workflows, and team culture. This session is designed for staff who want to deepen their relationships and explore how to put the core values of trauma‑informed practice — safety, trust, choice, collaboration, and empowerment — into action through concrete behaviors and team norms.
Neurodiversity at Work
May 20, 2026 | 10–11 a.m.
Memorial Union, TITU
Speakers: Heather Stelljes and Gwynette Hall
Join us as we talk about working with neurodivergent colleagues and students to create an environment of acceptance and belonging. Participants will leave with a better understanding of the experiences of neurodivergent people and some simple practices that question norms to create a sense of belonging for all.