Student Affairs Professional Development

The Diversity & Equity, Student Affairs, and Undergraduate Studies Professional Development Committee invites you to participate in the following series of programs this academic year. Please hold these dates and times in your calendar. Closer to the date, an invitation will be sent through email that provides more information on presenters and format for the session. Each session will provide an opportunity for one of our offices to share quick highlights and updates through a brief presentation.  

2019-2020 Schedule

Please reserve time in your calendars to attend the sessions planned for the 2019-20 academic year.  All sessions take place from 10:30 – 11:45 a.m. Specific presenter information and location will be shared closer to the date of each session.

• September 10                     Crisis Communication and De-escalation: Techniques for Working Through High Emotion and Elevated Situation. Big XII Room, Kansas Union.

• October 8                            Meeting the Needs of Diverse Students: Learn more about the Divine 9 and the Multicultural Greek Council. Big XII, Kansas Union. 

• November 12                      Managing Stress and Anxiety: Tips and Techniques. Kansas Room, Kansas Union.

• February 6                          Digital Privacy: Who Sees You. Big XII Room, Kansas Union.

• March 18                             Are Your Marketing and Educational Materials Accessible to All? Big XII Room, Kansas Union. 

• April 7                                  Your Culture in Interactions with Students. Big XII Room, Kansas Union.

If you require an accommodation to participate in one of these events, contact Student Affairs at least two weeks prior to the date at studentaffairs@ku.edu or 785-864-4060.