Student Employee Training and Development
At UREC, we work to create an environment where our student employees can be inspired to grow in knowledge, skills and abilities that promote and advance healthy lifestyles.
The mission of the UREC Student Development Committee is to provide programming to develop UREC students at the beginning, during and at the end their time of employment at UREC. To accomplish this mission, we provide mandatory training, voluntary Student Leadership Series development sessions, and resources for our student staff. Questions? Contact Hilary Bride.
Student Leadership Series Spring 2013
The “UREC Leader” pin that is shaped like an eagle feather. This pin is a distinct honor that can be displayed on your UREC uniform. At UREC, these pins represent a dedication to improving ones’ self and UREC. In addition, you will receive a certificate saying you have completed the requirements. In order to earn a feather, students must complete three sessions in a semester or four sessions in a year. Proof of attendance is mandatory to receive a credit, credits will be tracked by the T&D Chair and the student may sign up for session in the SLS binder near the timeclock.
New Year Resolutions: Personal Mission Statement That Drive Your
Decisions
If we
looked you up in the Dictionary, how would it define you? Come learn how to define yourself and write
your personal mission statement. We will
explore on how this statement you write can guide your decisions – big and
small- and motivate you into your new year.
Date: Thursday, January 24th, 2013
Time: 5:00-6:00
Location:
Presenter: Eric Nickel, Director of University Recreation
Interviewing the Interview: Aligning Your Values & Job Fit
You
are looking for your “DREAM JOB” but unsure where to start. Big company or local business? Near a city or near family? Big bucks or friends in the workplace? Come take a simple assessment that will help
reveal to you your values and how those values need to apply to the jobs you
are applying too and what questions you might want to ask during the interview.
Date: Thursday, February 7th, 2013
Time: 5:00-6:00pm
Location:
Presenter: Eric Nickel, Director of University Recreation
Writing the UREC Resume: How to Describe the REC in U
In
the words of Office Space, “What
exactly did you say you DO here?” This
session will help you define your UREC role.
Come ready to write and explore the duties and tasks you do daily.
Date: Monday, February 18th, 2013
Time: 5:00-6:00
Location:
Presenter: Hilary M. Bride, Assistant Director of
Operations
The Phone Interview:
When You Need to Talk the Talk
So you have made it past the first screening
and the paper part and before you can walk the walk, you need to talk the
talk. This is where how and what you
verbally communicate can make or break your chances of making it to the next
step. Come learn the essential skills to
conducting a successful phone interview and be ready to sell yourself with your
verbal words.
Date: Thursday, February 28th, 2013
Time: 5:00-6:00
Location:
Presenter: Mo Burt, JMU Human Resources
Learning Styles in the Workplace: Communicating Your Message Effectively
You
need to get your message across but don’t know HOW to communicate it so that
everyone will hear it loud and clear. Come
learn the different ways to send a message to different kinds of people and
develop your own technique to effectively deliver your message.
Date: Thursday, March 14th, 2013
Time: 5:00-6:00
Location:
Presenter: Holly Wade, Group Fitness and Wellness Expert
Generations in the Workplace: How when you were
born impacts UREC and the Workplace
What
this Baby Boomer or Generation Y? What
generation am I? Come explore on how
WHEN you were born affects your conduct, decisions, and behaviors in the
workplace. This workshop will look into
the interaction between different generations and ways to collaboratively work
together.
Date: Monday, March 25th, 2013
Time: 5:00-6:00
Location:
Presenter: Dr. Julie Wallace-Carr, Senior Associate
Director and Professor
Young Alumni Involvement – Keeping the U in JM
Ready
to leave Harrisonburg but still want to bleed purple? You can stay involved in many diversified
ways, come see how being a Duke is enough to continue to make your Mark on
Madison and Motivate Madison into Motion no matter where your adventure takes
you.
Date: Thursday, March 28th, 2013
Time: 5:00-6:00
Location:
Presenter: Office of Annual Giving (Taylor Schwalbach),
Office of Alumni Relations (Allen Maymard) & UREC Alumni (Dirron Allen)
UREC Student Manager DiSC Training
NOTE:
For new UREC Managers ONLY, must complete online assessment by 04/08/12.
This mandatory training is for new UREC
managers who have completed the online DiSC assessment. You will learn your letter and how it fits
into the UREC picture and your programs leadership.
Date: Friday, April 12th, 2012
Time: 4:00-6:00
Location: MAC
Presenter: Hilary M. Bride, Assistant Director of
Operations &
Navigating Change:
The UREC Expansion
You
have heard the buzz in 105. UREC is
going to expand. Come see the plans for
the building, ask questions about spaces and programs, and see how this change
will help Motivate Madison into Motion to a whole new level of excellence.
Date: Thursday, April 18th, 2013
Time: 5:00-6:00
Location:
Presenter: Bob Golson, Associate Director of Facilities
and Operations
SLS Credit: Attend “Without a Fight” Documentary Screening- more info coming!
CHOOSE YOUR OWN!
In
addition to these sessions planned by the Training and Development Committee,
each student may self-report ONE program/event/class/conference offered by
different area from which they work in UREC during the course of a year. This will count as one credit toward their
certificate and feather. Students must
formally register for this program, report attendance to Hilary Bride - who will then verify their attendance. Question if a program/event/class
counts? Feel free to contact Hilary
Bride or stop by her office 201.
Additional Resources
Student Professional Development Fund
Any current UREC affiliated student staff member can apply for professional development funding. Steps for requesting funding: The student must complete a student professional development fund application form. The student must submit a letter of request. A letter of support from their supervisor. Complete Registration Form for Conference/Event All documents must be submitted together and only complete applications will be reviewed. Forms need to be submitted 4 weeks prior the early bird registration deadline for conferences. The committee will not consider retroactive requests or approve late fees. Forms will be submitted to the Associate Director which will be placed into a filing system to be reviewed by the Student Professional Development Fund Committee. Decision criteria for requests include the benefit to the students personal development and the benefit to JMU and UREC through attendance. Once funding is awarded, students are required to complete the estimated costs on the form. Please note that 100% coverage of expenses is not typical. Reimbursements are not guaranteed unless your request has been approved in advance. There is no limit per request. Awards are based on quality of application and the support letter from your Coordinator. For questions, please contact Steve Bobbitt at bobbitsr@jmu.edu or 540-568-8707.
JMU Campus Recreation Leadership Master's Degree Program (and UREC Assistantships): JMU offers a Masters Degree in Campus Recreation Leadership in the School of Hospitality, Sport and Recreation Management. The 33 credit hour Campus Recreation Track is designed for students who wish to pursue a career in campus recreation. Students who complete the Campus Recreation requirements are prepared to work at all levels of campus recreation such as administration, event management, programming, and facility management. An internship is required in this program. Contact Dr. Julie Wallace Carr for more information at 540-568-8706, 540-568-7341 or wallacje@jmu.edu.
NIRSA: If you are interested in remaining in the recreation field, this is the national association that UREC and most college recreation departments belong to. There are national, regional and practice-area specific conferences throughout the year. It is recommended to attend a conference if you are interested in obtaining a graduate assistantship at another college recreation center. There are also newsletters and other opportunities for involvement throughout the year.
LinkedIn Networking Site: LinkedIn is an important tool that is becoming more popular as time goes on. It is an online networking site to connect with people you know through work, school or your community. You can post your work history, join groups with similar interests and get introduced to people you may want to work with or for. There is a group for Past & Present UREC Employees, here is the link: http://www.linkedin.com/groups?home=&gid=939037
Blue Fish Jobs: If you are looking to stay in the recreation field, Bluefishjobs.com is the online resource for the college recreation industry. This site also hosts graduate assistantship listings. Often, many jobs will be posted around the time that NIRSA conferences take place, and you can find that information at NIRSA’s web site (see above).
JMU CAP: Recruit-A-Duke: Recruit-A-Duke is JMU's on-campus recruiting database. You can create a profile online with a resume for companies to search. Also, you will have access to see companies scheduled to recruit at JMU and also the opportunity to apply for jobs posted specifically for JMU students. You can even set up on-campus interviews here!
