Bowling Green Student

Lunch: 11:30am—12:30pm Development Association Presents:

Interviewers, presenters, HESA faculty, and
second-year students are welcome to a networking lunch.

Mock Interviews: 12:30pm

For Second Year CSP Students NPIT
We would like to thank…
Conference
BGSDA
BGSU Vice President for
Student Affairs Office
Conference Presenters
2008
CSP Student Participants
New Professionals in Transition
Sponsored by the Bowling Green Student Development Association
HESA Faculty
Kathy Bechstein
Mock Interviewers
Thank you for your time, dedication, and
commitment to advancing the professional skills
of our current College Student Personnel
graduate students. This event would not have
been possible without your help.
2008 NPIT Co-Chairs: Anne Becker
Renee Wiedenhoeft
2009 NPIT Co-Chairs: Jayne Appley
Chad Myers

[ Friday, January 25th

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Registration & Welcome
BTSU Ballroom (Room 202B)
8:00am—8:30am
Keynote Speaker 8:30am—9:30am
BTSU Ballroom (Room 202B)
Presenter: Jill Carr, Dean of Students, Bowling Green State University;
Andy Alt, Assistant Dean of Students, Bowling Green State University
Session Selection:
First-year and second-year students may choose among the following
sessions hosted by HESA faculty, doctoral students, and friends.
Session space is limited by room capacity. If the room is full when you
arrive, please consider one of the other sessions available.
Program audience is noted, however, participants are welcome to attend
events most beneficial to their professional development.
[ required. In a previous life, current HiEd doctoral student, Sally Click, directed a
[ Session One: 9:40am—10:30am
“Second-Years and the Job Search”
Bowen-Thompson Student Union Room 316
Presenters: Dr. Maureen Wilson, HESA Faculty & Dr. Michael Griffel, Di-
rector of Residence Life, Bowling Green State University
Intended Audience: Second-Year Students
Description: Attendees will gain a general understanding of a placement center event
life cycle and potential strategies for a beneficial placement experience. In addition,
alternative/complementary options to placement will be explored. The research
surrounding recruitment, retention, and job satisfaction factors of entry level staff will
be discussed and attendees will leave with a short list of self-selected factors identified
as important in their search and how to use this in the placement process. A brief
discussion of the challenges and opportunities of a housing career will also occur.
“Habits Become Character:
Be the Supervisor You Want to Be”
111 Hayes Hall
Presenter: Tim Velotta, Area Director/Hall Director, BGSU and Sarah
Rebhun, Hall Director, BGSU
Intended Audience: Second-Year Students
Description: Learn the basic tenants of supervision and the skills necessary to
build appropriate relationships with your supevisors and supervisees. Generational
differences and relationship-building with your staff will be discussed.
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[ Session One: Continued
“Developing a Job Search Plan as a First Year CSP Student”
Bowen-Thompson Student Union Room 315
Presenter: Jared Tuberty, BGSU Doctoral Student; College Education &
Human Development Graduate Assistant
Intended Audience: First-Year Students
Description: It is not too early to start a job search plan of attack. While it is too
soon to apply to open full-time positions, there are many things that you can do to
prepare for a successful and stress-free search next year. [
[ Session Two: 10:40am—11:30am
“Millionaire Manners”
Bowen-Thompson Student Union Room 315
Presenter: Sally Click, BGSU Doctoral Student; Office of the Vice
President for Student Affairs Graduate Assistant
Intended Audience: First and Second-Year Students
Description: Do you have Millionaire Manners? This fast=moving game show
program will review job search and conference etiquette basics to include: Meeting
& Greeting, Wining & Dining, and Playing it Smart. Audience participation
university career services operation that included teaching a job search skills
course. Meredith Vieira could not attend NPIT so Sally agreed to host the show.
“Sprint versus Marathon:
Pacing Yourself in the Interview Process”
Bowen-Thompson Student Union Room 316
Presenter: Jeff Kegolis, BGSU Doctoral Student; President’s Leadership
Academy Graduate Assistant
Intended Audience: Second-Year Students
Description: Join me and explore the placement processes of the NASPA and
ACPA Conferences. To fully understand the upcoming job search experience,
aspects that follow the conference including phone interviews and campus visits
will also be addressed. Handouts will be provided to help you put your best foot
forward as you race toward your dream job!
“What’s Your Style?”
Bowen-Thompson Student Union Room 207
Presenter: Lisa Root, BGSU Doctoral Student; Office of the Vice President
for Student Affairs Graduate Assistant
Intended Audience: First and Second-Year Students
Description: Understanding your communication style can help you to be more
effective in many areas of your professional career. Join this session to discover
more through a communication style inventory and discussion of its application to
your professional skills.