Webster University CenterAll-Staff Training

Introduction to the UC

Each module in this online training and every session of in-person training will be focused around one or more of the UC’s four training goals. Please keep these goals in mind as you go throughout training. They are designed for your personal and professional development.

Purpose of Training

Team Construct Create and maintain a team-oriented staff environment

where all members feel a connection to one another and the group as a whole.

Training Goals - 1

Credit: Ryan Bissonnette, Assistant Director of Leadership & TrainingRutgers, The State University of New Jersey

Professional Identity Development Foster an environment for the professional identity

development of each individual staff member creating a standard of accountability, responsibility, empowerment, and respect.

Training Goals - 2

Credit: Ryan Bissonnette, Assistant Director of Leadership & TrainingRutgers, The State University of New Jersey

Leadership Identity Development Develop and empower each staff member toward an

individualized leadership model specific to their skills and personality.

Training Goals - 3

Credit: Ryan Bissonnette, Assistant Director of Leadership & TrainingRutgers, The State University of New Jersey

Self-Awareness Provide opportunities for staff members to reflect on

themselves, understand their impact, come to terms with their personality traits, and encourage their identity development.

Training Goals - 4

Credit: Ryan Bissonnette, Assistant Director of Leadership & TrainingRutgers, The State University of New Jersey

The UC requires the hard work of many individuals to run effectively. Get to know some of those key people and their primary responsibilities on the following slides.

Getting to Know the UC Staff

Who’s Who

Katie KnetzerDirector

Supervises all units within the University Center; directly

supervises the Information Center; co-advises the Dining Advisory Board and liaisons with all the departments that utilize and interact with the UC; overall

facility and budget management

Myrna HommCoordinator of Fitness

Center & Aquatics Supervises the pool lifeguards and

fitness center attendants; maintains the pool and fitness center facilities; serves as an adjunct faculty member teaching

lifeguarding and other water-related classes

Zack GetseeCoordinator of Athletic

FacilitiesIn addition to serving as the Head Assistant

Baseball Coach, Zack oversees gym scheduling; coordinates scheduling of athletic team practices and games in

addition to non-athletic use of the gym; helps to maintain the athletics facilities

within the UC

Who’s Who

Brittany Conway-Harris

Fitness Center Student Supervisor

Assists Myrna with the UC Lower Level day to day building operations

and assumes responsibility for supervision of the Fitness Center

Attendants

Shane JenneFitness Center Program Student

SupervisorCreates, promotes and administers wellness

programs to educate, challenge and motivate Fitness Center users and to bring fitness awareness to the University community;

responsible for tracking the general maintenance needs of Fitness Center equipment

and materials

Who’s Who

Clint WilliamsPool Student Supervisor

Assists Myrna with the Swimming Pool day to day operations and assumes responsibility for supervision of the

Lifeguards

Angela PinkertonSwimming Lessons Student Supervisor

Assists Myrna with the all day to day operations of the Swimming Lesson

Program and assumes responsibility for supervision of the Swim Lesson

Instructors

Who’s Who

Clayton RollInformation Center Student Supervisor

Assists Katie with building operations and assumes responsibility for supervision of the UC Student

Building Managers (SBMs), as well as the evening and weekend operation

of the University Center; responsibilities include supervision

and scheduling of SBMs, coordination of training programs, event support, and general building reservations

Rachel HarveyMembership Coordinator

Manages the processing of all membership forms and materials for

the University Center and communicates with patrons regarding

their memberships

Katie Knetzer

Organizational Chart

Ted Hoef, Dean of Students

Myrna Homm

Lifeguards

Student Bldg. Mgrs.Zack Getsee

Fitness Center Attendants

The University Center is part of the Division of Student Affairs at Webster University. We are guided in our work in the UC by the mission of Student Affairs. It’s important to keep yourself informed about Student Affairs as a whole, in addition to the UC.

Beyond the UC

Student Affairs challenges and empowers students to be global citizens who act ethically, think critically, and assume responsibility as leaders.

Student Affairs Mission

These departments make up the division of Student Affairs: University Center Office of Student Engagement Campus Dining Counseling and Life Development Health Services Housing and Residential Life First Year Experience Programs Multicultural Center and International Student Affairs Dean of Students Office Career Planning and Development Center

Division of Student Affairs

The University Center has its own vision and mission. As employees of the UC, it’s important for you to know our vision and mission and consider how they guide your day-to-day work.

Focus of the University Center

Engaging StudentsEnhancing CampusEnriching Community

University Center Vision

The University Center provides facilities, services and activities that enhance the social, educational and recreational involvement of the campus community.

University Center Mission

Facility Management Information Center Fitness Center Swimming Pool Dining Advisory Board University Center Board

Responsibilities of the UC

On the next slide, read over the “Role of the College Union” statement from ACUI (Association of College Unions International). The UC strives to serve this role for Webster’s campus through our programs, services, and facilities.

Purpose of the UC

The union is the community center of the college, serving students, faculty, staff, alumni, and guests. By whatever form or name, a college union is an organization offering a variety of programs, activities, services, and facilities that, when taken together, represent a well-considered plan for the community life ofthe college.

The union is an integral part of the educational mission of the college. As the center of the college community life, the union complements the academic experience through an extensive

variety of cultural, educational, social, and recreational programs. These programs provide the opportunity to balance course work and free time as cooperative factors in education.

The union is a student-centered organization that values participatory decision-making. Through volunteerism, its boards, committees, and student employment, the union offers first-hand experience in citizenship and educates students in leadership, social responsibility, and values.

In all its processes, the union encourages self-directed activity, giving maximum opportunity for self-realization and for growth in individual social competency and group effectiveness.

The union's goal is the development of persons as well as intellects.

Traditionally considered the "hearthstone" or "living room" of the campus, today's union is the gathering place of the college. The union provides services and conveniences that members of the college community need in their daily lives and creates an environment for getting to know and understand others through formal and informal associations.

The union serves as a unifying force that honors each individual and values diversity. The union fosters a sense of community that cultivates enduring loyalty to the college.Adopted by the Association's general membership in 1996, this statement is based on the Role of the College Union statement, 1956.

Role of the College Union

The previous slides were meant to help you see the bigger picture of which you are a part by working in the UC. This is more than just a job. You serve a critical role for the UC, for Student Affairs, and for the entire University. Your experience in this position should enable you to grow as an individual and professional, and your work will put you in a critical position to guide and encourage other students and patrons to their fullest potential as well. In short, you’re kind of a big deal.

What’s it to me?

One of the ways we strive to encourage your development in this position is through YouCentered: YouCentered is a program for student employees of the Webster

University Center targeting educational and social aspects of their position.

The goals of this program are to: Enhance opportunities for professional growth (Enhance) Provide transferable skills to succeed post-graduation (Enrich) Increase morale by building camaraderie amongst University Center

staff (Engage) Activities include Snack Days, World of Difference Awards,

Professional Development Sessions, and Social Events We will promote YouCentered opportunities throughout the year.

Now that we’ve covered the big picture items, let’s get down to specifics. What follows in the Canvas classrooms are explanations of each area of the UC so that you are well-versed on all aspects of the building.

Areas of the UC