FREE VIRTUAL Careers in Student Affairs Institute

The Careers in Student Affairs Institute is a free, virtual conference on Saturday, October 17th, from 9:00am-3:00pm MST. This event is geared toward undergraduate and graduate students interested in student affairs and new professionals in the field. The goal of the Institute is to provide professional development opportunities relevant to each participant level to enhance the work we do with students and learn more about ethical leadership in student affairs and the professional pathways within student affairs.

Sponsored by the University of Colorado Colorado Springs' College of Education and the Daniels Fund Ethics Initiative Collegiate Program, the Institute seeks to provide educational sessions from student affairs educators throughout the state to strengthen state-wide collaboration around student support and education as well as encourage promising professionals to consider the field.

In the virtual environment, the Institute strives to be engaging and provide networking opportunities despite challenges we currently face around physical distancing. We will offer an in-person Careers in Student Affairs Institute in Fall 2021 if we are able.

Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students

Ryan C. Holmes, an accomplished educator and leader in identifying and managing the complex trends in student campus life and higher education overall, joined the Division of Student Affairs as the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students in summer 2017. Dean Holmes oversees judicial affairs, Greek affairs, campus chaplains, crisis management and student-community relations. He will also coordinate support and services for veteran students and the Sandler Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Education. Prior to joining UM, Holmes served as Assistant Vice President for Student Support at the University of Texas El Paso.

Holmes earned his doctorate in educational leadership and administration from the University of Texas at El Paso in 2014. He received a Master of Arts degree in counseling and personnel services from the University of Maryland-College Park in 2004 and a second Master of Arts degree in bilingual/bicultural studies from La Salle University in 2008.

Nationally, Holmes has delivered various talks and presentations on topics including social justice, race and gender bias, as well as conflict resolution and entitlement. He has also contributed to a variety of nationally published works including “Reframing Campus Conflict: Student Conduct Practice Through a Social Justice Lens” and “The State of Student Conduct: Current Forces & Future Challenges: Revisited." Holmes served on the American College Personnel Association’s Ethics Consortium Committee from 2013-2015. He also reviewed student conduct program standards as an expert review panelist for the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education in 2014. Holmes also served as president of the Association for Student Conduct Administration from 2012 to 2013.

Career Advancement: Sessions in this track will focus on education and professional development that will open doors to new career opportunities.

Supporting Diverse Student Populations: Sessions in this track will focus on practices to support diverse student populations and hot topics related to the current COVID-19 student experience.

Staying Connected to the Field of Student Affairs: Sessions in this track will focus on wellness of student affairs professionals and how to remain connected with the profession during the current COVID-19 crisis.

Ethical Practice in Student Affairs: Sessions in this track will focus on how student affairs professionals utilize ethical principles (integrity, trust, accountability, transparency, fairness, respect, rule of law, and viability) to address ethical issues in their practice. 

Career Advancement: Sessions in this track will focus on education and professional development that will open doors to new career opportunities.

Supporting Diverse Student Populations: Sessions in this track will focus on practices to support diverse student populations and hot topics related to the current COVID-19 student experience.

Staying Connected to the Field of Student Affairs: Sessions in this track will focus on wellness of student affairs professionals and how to remain connected with the profession during the current COVID-19 crisis.

Ethical Practice in Student Affairs: Sessions in this track will focus on how student affairs professionals utilize ethical principles (integrity, trust, accountability, transparency, fairness, respect, rule of law, and viability) to address ethical issues in their practice. 

PASSWORD for all sessions: cisa2020

Keynote: Just Because One Can, Does Not Mean One Should: Higher Education's Complex Relationship with Ethics (Both Tracks)

9:00am-9:50am

https://zoom.us/j/91702409839?pwd=YWZEMnR4VUJWR1FSUVI1Rk50QzhaUT09

Keynote Follow Up (Both Tracks)

10:00am-10:50am

https://zoom.us/j/94629096055?pwd=RzFQOTF3SStSMUwyYjhFU0VCWDlPQT09

Tips for Graduate School Success with Annie Landis (Undergraduate Track)

10:00am-10:50am

https://zoom.us/j/92669525287?pwd=MU1VRWFDS0pWQ2dlQWNGdE5NL3RsQT09

Couchella 2020 with Dr. Jeremy Moore (Graduate & New Professional Track)

10:00am-10:50am

https://zoom.us/j/99256153548?pwd=cUtUbkp5Y2hpU2c0VUh5KzdzRldPZz09

Thriving While Trans – Advising, Leading, and Excelling in Your Truth with Colette Sterling and Dr. Jody Donovan (Both Tracks)

11:00am-11:50am

https://zoom.us/j/91407695062?pwd=S2drK2diNDJvVitFNlV2MDNQYjVIUT09

Selecting a Master's Degree Program in Student Affairs with Dr. Patty Witkowsky and Dr. Tamara Yakaboski (Undergraduate Track)

11:00am-11:50am

https://zoom.us/j/92149049038?pwd=V0RJdzRtUGNQTDgwdjhGdzNtTVpSQT09

Supporting Student Employees in a Project-Based Work Environment with Jessica George, Andi Diamond, Vicki Taylor, and Anthony Trujillo (Graduate & New Professional Track)

11:00am-11:50am

https://zoom.us/j/96772227234?pwd=dG9kQjdWRXBvb2JUUXQvWnZCNURWZz09

Wellness Overview Lunch Session & Breakouts with Katie Gordon with 5 breakout Topics (Both Tracks)

12:10pm-12:50pm

https://zoom.us/j/94099788313?pwd=WHBDQ2FiSTV5SkRjc0ovc0dhNE1RUT09

Culturally Inclusive Leadership is True Leadership (first session) with Dr. Sandy Ho (Both Tracks)

1:00pm-1:50pm

https://zoom.us/j/97253781641?pwd=RU1KZnY0cjQwaFVUaHVXUnEwQnBrUT09

Securing the Job Offer with Mark Paquette, Beckie Munoz, and Karen Perez (Undergraduate Track)

1:00pm-1:50pm

https://zoom.us/j/92228118713?pwd=dnJDZWFkckg0b3JZZUNrTitrTUpSZz09

Designing Your Life with Brie Escobedo (Graduate & New Professional Track)

1:00pm-1:50pm

https://zoom.us/j/93440071985?pwd=RUpRNUd1TzhnWnlVeHUyRDg4SW5xdz09

Culturally Inclusive Leadership is True Leadership (second session) with Dr. Sandy Ho (Both Tracks)

2:00pm-2:50pm

https://zoom.us/j/94027385285?pwd=d3IvUU5YdkdhalVadm9HVkJaRzNHQT09

Launching a Career from your On-Campus Job with Abbey Strusz (Undergraduate Track)

2:00pm-2:50pm

https://zoom.us/j/94702615509?pwd=TC9QbDI1NmhUdHNjZEk3RHJIcURKUT09

Find New Possibilities: Pursue Your Doctorate! with Dr. Patty Witkowsky (Graduate & New Professional Track)

2:00pm-2:50pm

https://zoom.us/j/97281264520?pwd=VG1nYVk3QUE0VlMwN3VqaDRtVnU0QT09