Dean of Students

Dean of Students' Office

Staff Development

Dean of Students’ Office

Professional Staff Development Program

Purpose of Professional Staff Development Program:

By developing strong staff relationships within our departments, we hope to develop a foundation of excellence in programs and services.

Programs and meetings are on a monthly basis and we strive for full participation from staff.

2011-2012 Committee Members:

Cindy Lyons-Chair
Assistant Dean of Students for Student Conduct

Joseph McGibboney
Coordinator for Programming

Stacy Hopkins
Student Government Executive Secretary

Julie Rose
Coordinator for Student Support Services Classic Program

Michele Yovanovich-Ex-Officio
Dean of Students

2010-2011 Committee Members:

Cindy Lyons-Chair
Assistant Dean of Students for Student Conduct

Matt Schorsch
Coordinator for Student Organization Development

Stacy Hopkins
Student Government Executive Secretary

Darlyn Scott
Coordinator for the Office of Outreach Programs

Michele Yovanovich-Ex-Officio
Dean of Students

2009-2010 Committee Members:

Cindy Listowski-Chair
Assistant Director of Judicial Affairs

Julie Rose
Outreach Coordinator for Student Support Services

Xue Qin Wang
Programming Coordinator for Student Involvement

Michele Yovanovich-Ex-Officio
Dean of Students

2008-2009 Committee Members:

Julie Gleason-Chair
Director of Student Involvement, Assistant Director of Greek Life and Leadership Development

Susan Genson
Assistant Director of Student Support Service

Bruce Danielson
Program Assistant for Student Involvement

Xue Qin Wang
Programming Coordinator for Student Involvement

Julie Rose
Outreach Coordinator for Student Support Services

Michele Yovanovich-Ex-Officio
Dean of Students

Pat on the Back Award:

Established in January 2009 was the Pat on the Back Award. Any staff member can nominate another staff member, including student workers, for this award. They must complete the nomination form, which includes a detailed description as to why this person should receive a “Pat on the Back,” and submit it to the Chair of the Professional Staff Development Committee. Pat on the Back Award winners are recognized at the monthly meetings by the Dean of Students and receive a small gift and a certificate. To download a nomination form, click here: Pat on the Back Program

2010-2011 Events:

August 11, 2010-DOSO Fall Staff Retreat-StrengthsQuest

August 19, 2010-FTIC South Village Move-in Lemonade Stand

August 27, 2010-VPSA SWOOP Breakfast

SafeZone Training by all DOSO staff

October Birthdays recognition with cookie cake

October 15, 2010-Volleyball game

December 10, 2010-End of Semester Holiday Potluck and gift exchange

January 2011-Celebration of 10 years for Stacy Hopkins

February 10, 2011-Working with Millennials presentation

May 20,2011-End of the Year Potluck