Do you supervise JMU students with on-campus jobs? Would you consider converting those jobs to WBLEs or internships?

Come and enjoy free professional development to support and enhance your work.

The University Career Center and Student Employment Office have teamed up to prepare a series of workshops for faculty and staff at James Madison University who wish to offer high-quality supervision to their student employees. We can also help you think through how to elevate student work to an internship!

Here's the schedule for Fall 2026 to Spring 2027. Attend as many workshops and round tables as you like.

Kick-Off: Creating Career Ready Students

Presentation by Sam Squyars and Anna Maria Johnson

Practical Strategies to Develop Student Career Readiness through supervision and the NACE Competencies: Sept. 17 from 1-3 pm in SSC 1075

• Creating Career Ready Students.Learn practical strategies to intentionally develop students' career readiness through everyday supervision and meaningful work experiences with the NACE competencies
• This is the first step to converting student employment positions to a WBLE or internship

Accountability and Difficult Conversations

Presentation

Oct. 12 from 10 am to noon in Taylor 306

• Build confidence in addressing performance concerns, setting clear expectations, and having constructive conversations that support student growth.

Mid Semester Check In

Bring your lunch to this Round Table format. Facilitated by Sam Squyars

Drop by and share your experiences and best practices: Oct. 27 11am-1 pm in Taylor 306

• Connect with fellow supervisors to reflect, ask questions and get ideas!

Building Belonging and Student Success in your Teams

Presentation 

Nov. 5 from 1-3 pm in SSC 1075

• Explore ways to foster an inclusive, supportive team culture that promotes student engagement, belonging, and success.

End-of-Semester Check-In

Virtual meeting in December (TBD)

Facilitated by Sam Squyars

• Connect with fellow supervisors to reflect on the past semester, prepare for upcoming transitions, and share best practices.

Spring Semester Kick-Off: Motivating and Coaching Students for Success

Jan. 14 from 10am to 12 noon 

Facilitated by Paige Hawkens, UREC

• Discover coaching techniques that increase student motivation, encourage ownership, and promote continued learning and development. 

Hiring and Interviewing Best Practices

Presentation by Sam Squyars, Amber Shifflett, and guests

Feb. 4 from 1-3 pm in SSC 1075

• Learn effective strategies for recruiting, interviewing, and selecting student employees who will thrive in your department.

Mid-semester Check-In (helping students make meaning)

TBD

Facilitated by Sam Squyars

Round Table

• Explore reflection strategies that help students connect their work experiences to their academic, personal, and career goals.

Supervising On-Campus Internships Summit

One-day on-campus conference in Festival

SAVE THE DATE: March 11

Evaluations and Celebrations

April 8 from 1-3 pm in SSC 1075

Facilitated by Sam Squyars

• Learn how to conduct meaningful evaluations, provide actionable feedback, and celebrate student growth and accomplishments at the end of the year.