Monthly update on behalf of the Division of Student Affairs. Submit news, announcements, and feedback by the last Monday of the month to kcran@iastate.edu. |
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JOIN THE DEMONSTRATION SAFETY TEAM |
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The Demonstration Safety Team is gladly accepting new members! As staff, we are charged with supporting Iowa State University student activism and providing students a welcoming, safe, and productive environment to exercise free speech. The Demonstration Safety Team was formed to provide staff presence during on-campus demonstrations.
The Demonstration Safety Team is comprised of staff from across campus specifically trained to interact with students and community members during campus demonstrations. The group is coordinated by the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students.
Demonstration Safety Team Member Responsibilities:
- Participate in meetings/staff trainings as scheduled (approximately 2-4 hours per month);
- Outreach to student organizations and student activists to provide support and education on how to demonstrate in a safe and productive manner;
- Respond to staffing needs for impending demonstrations which may take place during the workday, evenings, or weekends; and
- During the demonstration, members of the team are expected to:
- Help keep community members safe during expressive activities;
- Communicate to administrative leadership and/or campus law enforcement when actions exhibited by individuals or groups of students during expressive activities become unsafe or disruptive.
The Demonstration Safety team strives to collaborate with and educate staff, faculty, and students to ensure that free speech and expression occurs safely on our campus and does not disrupt the rights of others. Similarly, we strive to create an environment that is free from harassment or intimidation. Iowa State University is committed to maintaining a campus environment that promotes free communication and interaction among members of the campus community. We hope you will help us achieve this goal.
To express interest, ask questions, and learn more about the Demonstration Safety Team, email demonstration@iastate.edu by Friday, October 30.
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EXTRA MERITORIOUS PERFORMANCE PAY UPDATE |
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Qualified Professional and Scientific (P&S) and Merit staff within the Division of Student Affairs are eligible for Extra Meritorious Performance Pay (EMPP). This performance pay can be awarded to an individual for extraordinary effort during a critical time of need, completion of a major project or initiative, or a specific accomplishment that is beyond normal expectations. Historically, the division has limited this extra-meritorious pay to no more than $2,000 per year. Effective immediately, division staff eligible to receive this additional pay may receive up to 10% of their base pay. As a reminder, there is a temporary waiver from the Board of Regents on the 5% limitation for Merit staff. All EMPP requests will be facilitated through their appropriate Director with approval from the respective AVP and the Senior Vice President for Student Affairs. |
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The Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT) partners with ISU Learning Communities, Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, Student Government, and Graduate and Professional Student Senate for the #CyThx Iowa State University recognition initiative.
In our third year, #CyThx continues to promote ISU's Strategic Goal 4, "Continue to enhance and cultivate the ISU experience where faculty, staff, students, and visitors are safe and feel welcomed, supported, included, and valued by the university and each other." #CyThx invites Cyclones to share, "Who makes you feel like a valued member of the ISU community?" Because of what we continue to experience this year, our connection to campus and each other is essential. #CyThx can help us to do just that.
The campus-wide #CyThx recognition will be open from November 1-30. Before and during this time, we hope you can help promote #CyThx through social media, colleagues, peers, meetings, etc. Between fall semester grade submission on December 9, 2020, and January 4, 2021, CELT will email the recognition to the honoree and their unit leaders and publish it on the #CyThx website. It is a wonderful opportunity for us all to recognize those who make us feel welcome!
Three division staff members are members of this committee: Kyle Holtman, Jen Leptien, and Denise Williams-Klotz. If you have questions about #CyThx, feel free to connect with these colleagues.
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UPCOMING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT |
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The Diversity & Inclusion Committee is offering presentations as part of a professional development series on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI).
Sessions are intended to provide Student Affairs employees with the opportunity to engage in educational discussions and presentations centered on DEI topics.
All Division of Student Affairs Staff are invited to participate!
What’s Inhibiting White Individuals in Race Conversations?: A Perspective on White Fragility
Thursday, October 22; 11:00-11:50 am via Zoom
Presenters: Meredith V. Tittler, M.S., Counseling Intern, Student Counseling Services; Caitlin M. Stumpner, M.A., Counseling Post-Doc, Student Counseling Services; Erin Pederson, Ph.D., Staff Psychologist, Student Counseling Services
Ouch! That stereotype hurt!
Wednesday, November 4; 11:00 – 11:50 am via Zoom
Presented by Malisa Rader, M.Ed., Field Specialist, Human Sciences Extension and Outreach
Civil Discourse and the Evolving Challenges in Student Activism
Presented by Angela Street, Education Advisory Board (EAB)
Recorded session with Student Affairs Cabinet available after November 5.
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Association of College Unions International (ACUI) Region V Conference
This year, the Association of College Unions International (ACUI) Region V Annual Conference will be happening virtually on November 9-10. The Memorial Union has already paid the institution conference rate which allows for an unlimited number of professionals, staff, and students from ISU to attend this virtual regional experience.
Although not every part of the Division of Student Affairs here at ISU would consider themselves directly connected to this association, strategic campus partners like Activities, Student Organization Engagement, Leadership Development, Student Affairs Graduate Programs, Student Government, Multicultural Centers, Leadership Studies, and others are all part of the greater mission of ACUI.
You may attend as many or as few of the sessions as you would like by tuning in from your desk or in one of the rooms reserved in the MU to stream the sessions in a physically-distanced environment. We will begin the day in the Great Hall on Monday, November 9, and in Campanile on Tuesday, November 10, and assign sessions to rooms as we have additional information.
If you are not already an ACUI member, you will need to create an ACUI website login—instructions can be found at the registration link. If you have any questions or need assistance registering, please feel free to contact Kristine Heflin at kheflin@iastate.edu.
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The 2021 Thomas L. Hill Iowa State Conference on Race and Ethnicity will be March 3 (preconference) and March 4-5 (conference). Proposals for both are due by December 1 here.
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CARE Recognition is an ongoing recognition for Committed • Accomplished • Responsive • Engaged Division of Student Affairs staff. It is a great way to send kudos to a colleague for a job well done! Staff submitted for recognition will receive their nomination via email (supervisor copied) and may be included in the Division newsletter, social media, and at events. Please submit your recognition below. Questions can be sent to Katy Cran at kcran@iastate.edu.
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Keara's Nominator said:
Keara puts students first and foremost. A student was having difficulties in math and she took time to educate herself on how to best assist the student. ASC wasn't able to connect her with a tutor and we (TRIO Student Support Services) were still in the process of hiring a Math Specialist. She not only did that; however, she was helping students, some who were in a crisis mode, and calm them down and go about her day with a smile and still helpful attitude. She supervises a graduate assistant in our department and the bond they have created has only helped our graduate assistant move in her educational path in the classroom and in the workplace. Keara really is an asset to first generation students and to the staff as she works well with others. Keara is the real deal because she exemplifies all of the characteristics of this recognition and then some.
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Campus Information and Resources for COVID-19
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Division of Student Affairs Meeting Dates
November 12, at 3:00 p.m. – Division Information & Updates Meeting | Virtual
February 23, at 3:00 p.m. – Division Information & Updates Meeting*
April 15, at 9:00 a.m. – Division of Student Affairs Spring Awards Meeting*
*Tentative dates and times with a possible online delivery
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Free Online Tool for Staff Wellbeing
Student Counseling Services is excited to offer a new service available to all ISU students, staff and faculty. TAO (Therapy Assisted Online) is an online library of evidence-based, engaging, interactive programs that address mental health challenges and life stressors. TAO (pronounced taʊ, like "now") consists of educational modules, quick assessments, practice tools and logs, and a library of mindfulness resources that you can do at your own pace.
For more information, click here.
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Toolkit available for student well-being support
Supporting student well-being is a collective responsibility. Everyone plays a role in helping students connect to resources that will help them thrive at ISU. To assist faculty and staff, Student Health and Wellness created a student wellbeing toolkit of tangible, actionable strategies to implement in your spaces to help create a culture of well-being across campus. Visit the website, download the toolkit and fill out a brief action plan to commit to including these strategies into your spaces. Student Health and Wellness also:
- Can assist you in implementing these strategies in your settings.
- Offers various resources, programs and services for students.
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