The Institute Participant

This program is designed for first-time SSAOs who have not assumed office or are in the first two years of their SSAO position.  Participants must be the most senior student affairs officer on their campus.

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Institute for New Senior Student Affairs Officers

sponsored by the James E. Scott Academy

2010 Institute for New SSAOs October 10-12, 2010

Hyatt Regency * Washington, DC

Expertise and leadership is expected upon assuming office as the most senior student affairs officer. The Institute for New Senior Student Affairs Officers is the professional development opportunity designed to help new SSAOs be successful in their new role.

The Institute will address the most relevant topics and issues you will face during this specific stage in your career, including:   

• staff management
• campus culture and politics
• working relationships and cabinet fundamentals
• strategic planning
• legal issues
• financial management
• crisis management
• professional and personal balance 

The Institute’s faculty, all highly experienced SSAOs from a diverse group of institutions, will share their experiences and provide insights and knowledge needed to effectively manage new responsibilities and constituents, as well as broaden perspectives on critical issues facing senior-level leaders.

Program Director
Shannon Ellis
Vice President for Student Services
University of Nevada-Reno