New Student Employee Orientation
At the beginning of each semester, all new student employees within the Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support are invited to an orientation. This orientation helps new student employees create connections across the division and learn about professional development opportunities available to them through Student Affairs and Academic Support.
Spring 2025 Orientation Registration Now Open!
When: Monday, January 27th 4:45 - 7:30pm (dinner provided)
Where: Campus Room (1st floor), Capstone House
RSVP Here
Professional Development Calendar
Student Employees of the Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support are encouraged to participate in professional development throughout the semester. Each workshop does require registration in advance (separate from the new student employee orientation & welcome), which can be found within each respective workshop.
Please note if RSVP's for workshops are low, they may be rescheduled and/or cancelled.
Learn how to manage your time and stay on top of competing priorities. You will leave this workshop with actionable takeaways that will give you the tools to meet every deadline.
When: Monday, February 3rd at 5:00pm
Where: RHUU 302
Learn how to create inclusive, supportive, and thriving communities both in your role and as a student. Whether you're looking to enhance teamwork, improve relationships, or make a positive impact, this workshop empowers you to cultivate an environment where everyone feels valued and connected.
When: Tuesday, February 11th at 6:00pm
Where: Patterson Hall Room TBD
Attendees will learn practical tips to engage their audience, facilitate conversation, and reduce presentation anxiety.
When: Thursday, February 27th at 5:00pm
Where: TBD
Learn tips to manage your money and improve your financial literacy!
When: Monday, March 3rd at 5:00pm
Where: RHUU 303
Through Recovery Ally workshops, Gamecock Recovery strives to empower students, faculty and staff to make campus more supportive of students in recovery from substance use disorder. Learn to: confront myths and stigma about substance use disorder; use and model acts of allyship in everyday interactions; and identify, access, and direct people to recovery resources at USC.
When: Tuesday, March 4th at 3:00pm
Where: TBD
Attendees will reflect on the impact of both positive and negative customer service experiences and leave with conflict management and problem solving skills.
When: Tuesday, March 4th at 4:00pm
Where: TBD
Learn tips to manage your money and improve your financial literacy!
When: Tuesday, March 25th at 5:00pm
Where: RHUU 303
Students will explore their role (position description) and reflect upon what skills they have gained and what goals/experiences they want to have in the future to enhance their student employment experience.
When: Tuesday, April 8th at 1:00pm
Where: Career Center Classroom
Through Recovery Ally workshops, Gamecock Recovery strives to empower students, faculty and staff to make campus more supportive of students in recovery from substance use disorder. Learn to: confront myths and stigma about substance use disorder; use and model acts of allyship in everyday interactions; and identify, access, and direct people to recovery resources at USC.
When: Tuesday, April 8th at 1:30pm
Where: TBD
Consider Graduation with Leadership Distinction
Student Employees are defined as those who are enrolled at USC, claim full-time student status for employment tax purposes, and hold an on-campus employment position with a campus department. Students performing in these roles are doing work that is in the public interest. This includes federal work-study students who are employed on the USC campus.
Student Emoloyees may be eligible to earn Graduation with Leadership Distinction, wherein they demonstrate extensive, purposeful engagement beyond the classroom, understanding of course concepts in “real world” settings, and application of learning to make decisions and solve problems.