Student Affairs Month
A page within Student Life
About Careers in Student Affairs Month
Careers in Student Affairs month occurs in October of every year and serves as an opportunity to educate future student affairs professionals about career opportunities and celebrate those currently in the profession.
During the month of October, the Division of Student Affairs at UWL will be hosting a variety of events to showcase the profession. We encourage all undergraduates, graduate students, and professionals to attend sessions.
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September 29 |
1:00 pm EDT |
ACPA/ASHE Presidential Symposium – Bridging the Divide: Addressing the Political Landscape of DEI Work and Scholarship in Higher Education |
FREE EVENT for first 20 people! Contact Student Life for more information. |
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October 5 |
1:00 pm CDT |
NASPA – Advocacy in Student Affairs: Caring for Professional Wellbeing in Times of Change |
FREE EVENT! Must register in advance! |
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October 5-6 |
9:00 am CST |
Wisconsin College Personnel Association Annual Conference |
FREE EVENT! Contact Student Life for password! |
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October 6 |
1:00 pm ET |
ACPA2GO: Navigating Your First Job Search |
Cost = $10! Must register in advance! |
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October 6 |
2:00 pm CDT |
NASPA – Job Searching as a Function of Your Career Life Cycle |
FREE EVENT! Must register in advance! |
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October 12 |
11:00 am CDT |
FREE EVENT! Must register in advance! |
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October 13 |
1:00 pm CDT |
NASPA – Coffee Break with the VPs: What Does NASPA Do Anyway? |
FREE EVENT! Must register in advance! |
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October 13, 20, & 27 |
1:00 pm ET |
ACPA2GO: Learning Lab Series Centering Disability Inclusion on Your Campus |
Cost = $50! Must register in advance! |
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October 19 |
5:00 pm CDT |
NASPA – Graduate Associate Program and New Professionals and Graduate Students Networking Social |
FREE EVENT! Must register in advance! |
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October 21 |
1:00 pm EST |
ACPA2GO: Centering Disability Justice in Supervision and Management Practices |
Cost = $10! Must register in advance! |
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October 21 |
3:00 pm ET |
ACPA Day YouTube Live Event |
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October 23 |
11:00 am CDT |
NASPA – Surviving as a Full-Time Working Doctorate Student Parent: A Panel Discussion |
FREE EVENT! Must register in advance! |
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October 24 |
2:00 pm CDT |
UWL Student Affairs Administration: MSEd Info Session (in person) |
3120 Student Union |
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October 25 |
2:30 pm CDT |
NASPA – State of Student Affairs: A Conversation with NASPA President and Board Chair |
FREE EVENT! Must register in advance! |
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October 26 |
7:00 pm CDT |
UWL Student Affairs Administration: EdD Info Session (virtual) |
FREE EVENT! Register in advance! |
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October 30 |
12:00 pm CDT |
NAPSA – Our Place at the Table |
FREE EVENT! Must register in advance! |
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October 30 |
2:00 pm CDT |
NASPA – Interviewing for a Community College: What You Need to Know |
FREE EVENT! Must register in advance! |
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November 3 |
12:00 pm CDT |
UWL Student Affairs Administration: MSEd Info Session (virtual) |
FREE EVENT! Register in advance! |
Top 10 Things to Do This Month:
- #UWLCSAM Social Media Campaign
We encourage you to share your personal student affairs story on your social media page! Make sure to tag #UWLCSAM! - Careers in Student Affairs Month Appreciation
Recognize a colleague or other professional within the division for something that they have done. - Tap Into Your Future
Talk to an undergraduate student who has expressed interest in a career in student affairs or that you think would really excel in the field. - Thank a Mentor
Reach out to a mentor you haven’t talked to in a while and thank them for being your mentor. - Attend a Professional Development Session
There are plenty of professional development sessions offered through our professional organizations. Check out the website to see what’s offered! - Update Your Resume
Keeping your resume up to date ensures that you are ready when that next position comes along. - Get a New Headshot
Headshots can become outdated quickly. Make an appointment today to get a new one! - Read Something That Interests You
Read something that interests you either related or unrelated to what you do! - Remember Your Why
Take a moment to remember why you decided to enter this field! - Relax