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June 24, 2019

Coming Up

UofSC events

Celebrate independence in Columbia »

The scoop on where to watch fireworks and celebrate the July 4th holiday (all week) in the Midlands.

Larry Cook named sustainability director

Beginning July 15, Cook will lead the Office of Sustainability and be responsible for developing, promoting and documenting all aspects of sustainability efforts for the University of South Carolina.

GARP steering committee application deadline extended to July 5

Committee members provide input and valuable feedback on best practices for GARP weekend, including brainstorming logistics, new processes and other changes to the event. Staff members interested in serving have until July 5 to submit their applications.

Professional Development announcement TK

Info here...

HR reading recommendations

Division Human Resources Director Alicia Bervine encourages you to read the following articles. They'll help you learn to successfully onboard new employees and improve job design to enhance engagement among all employees, new and veteran.

Why Managers Design Jobs to Be More Boring Than They Need to Be (8 min. read)
7 Ways to Set Up a New Hire for Success (6 min. read)

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Staff Notes

Shanae Giles and Barbie Smrekar, Career Center, won the New Professionals Award during the South Carolina Association of Colleges and Employers (SCACE) annual conference. The award is given to professionals who have made significant contributions to the organization within their first year as a member. Giles also co-presented with Anne Shealy on the topic of “Employer Outreach: Tips, Tricks, and Best Practices.”

Ashley Byrd-White, Career Center, has been selected as the winner of the 2019 NACE Spelman Johnson Rising Star Award. The Rising Star is awarded to one individual each year who has demonstrated strong leadership potential and contributions to the career services profession and the NACE (National Association of Colleges and Employers) organization.

James Winfield, University 101, was selected to serve as the Region III representative for NASPA’s Socioeconomic and Class Issues Knowledge Community and also was appointed to the advisory board for the NASPA Undergraduate Fellows Program (NUFP).

Staff members complete university PD programs
Congratulations to Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support staff members who have completed professional development programs through the university’s Office of Organizational & Professional Development. We’re proud of you for taking the initiative and dedicating time toward your professional growth!

What's Dennis Reading?

The Stressed Years of Their Lives: Helping Your Kid Survive and Thrive During Their College Years
"A well organized, well written approach to college survival with wonderful insights and a checklist of symptoms and solutions for college students — from smartphone management to dealing with anxiety and depression to crisis intervention — and more. I suspect this work can also be a gut check for the degree to which our support services and programs meet the needs of students as described. Worth a look." — Dennis

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