CU-GARS 2015

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Welcome to CU-GARS! Welcome from Chi Sigma Alpha!

Welcome from SPA!

Welcome everyone to Clemson University’s Graduate Assistant Recruitment and Selection or CU-GARS. We hope that you find your stay welcoming and inviting.

This weekend is an opportunity for you to get to know the campus as we get to know you. Do not hesitate to ask questions of anyone you meet, particularly if they are on the CU-GARS committee. The committee has worked hard in order to provide the best experience possible. Let us know if there is something you need that you haven’t received during this weekend. We will try as best we can to accommodate your requests.

If you have any questions before the weekend, make sure you tune into our Google hangouts as well as follow our Facebook and Twitter accounts. You may also contact Jeff Brown, seen below, at brownj@clemson.edu as he can answer any questions you may have.

Welcome! On behalf of Clemson’s Student Personnel Association, I would like to congratulate you on your acceptance to Clemson! SPA is Clemson’s professional development and social organization that hosts a variety of opportunities for our members including professional development workshops, philanthropic initiatives, and social events such as tailgates!

Membership in SPA comes with benefits, including the opportunity to apply for professional development funding for conferences, free tickets to Clemson football games, and so much more! Members of SPA will be available all weekend to answer any questions you may have so please do not hesitate to reach out!

We are all looking forward to your arrival on campus and welcoming you into the Clemson family! Go Tigers!

Christine Pajewski President, SPA

On behalf of the Edward A. Grandpre Chapter of Chi Sigma Alpha, welcome to Clemson University and the Student Affairs Graduate Assistant Recruitment and Selection weekend. Chi Sigma Alpha is the Student Affairs international honor society focused on Academics, Research and Service to the profession. Clemson is home to the second oldest and longest continuously active chapter in the society, and we are excited to see you on Clemson’s amazing campus.

We hope that this weekend gives you a glimpse of the opportunities Clemson can offer you in your graduate school experience. We have all been extremely fortunate to further our experience and education through this program and will be more than happy to speak with you about our decisions to attend Clemson. Best of luck throughout the weekend, and we hope to see you in the fall. Go Tigers!

Kris TaylorPresident, Chi Sigma Alpha

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Transportation

Cu-GARS 2015 Committee

Hosting (and Faux-sting)

Candidates driving to Clemson are encouraged to drive to their local accommodations prior to checking in at the Hendrix Student Center on campus.

If flying, please see the schedule on left for when shuttles are leaving surrounding airports. Shuttles will depart campus at 1pm on February 21st from Fike Recreation Center, so please bring your bags to the closing brunch.

Anyone with questions or concerns about transportation needs should contact Joseph Welsh at yjwelsh@clemson.edu.

Airport Shuttle Departure

Greenville-Spartanburg Airport (GSP)

1:00pm & 3:30pmBaggage Claim Area

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)

2:00pmBaggage Claim Area B

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)

2:00pmNORTH TERMINALBaggage Claim Area 1

Interacting with current grad students is a major part of the GARS weekend. One way in which we offer you that opportunity is through hosting. Many current grads have opted to either host candidates for the weekend or to act as “faux-sts” for candidates who have acquired other accommodations in order to provide you with an opportunity to create a Clemson connection. Your host is there to help answer any questions you may have and to help you through the interview process. Beyond hosting, there will be various occasions sprinkled throughout the weekend to talk to current grads, and we encourage you to capitalize on those moments to get a wide range of perspectives on academics, assistantships, and the graduate lifestyle at Clemson. If you have any concerns or questions regarding hosting, please contact Rachel Marten (rmarten@clemson.edu) or Fred Tugas (ftugas@clemson.edu).

Jeff Brown, ChairAmy Gamble & Rebecca Atkinson, Interview SchedulingChris Trudell, WebsiteEvan Jaynes, Video ProductionDanielle Barefoot, Space & Set-UpJoseph Welsh, Transportation & ParkingErin Beach, DiningLaura Phillips, Opening Program

Nilza Santana-Carlos, Closing ProgramSuzanne Jasmine, HospitalityChelsea Tirrell, Check-In & RegistrationRachel Marten & Fred Tugas, HostingAndy Kutcher, Assessment & EvaluationShawn Knight, SocialsChristine Pajewski, SPA Liaison

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Thursday, February 19, 20152:00-6:00pm Check-In and

Hospitality Room Open

David Peebles Room

3:00 & 4:00pm Campus Tours (Optional)

Leaving from David Peebles Room

6:00pm Reception + Meet and Greet

Hendrix Ballroom

6:30-8:30pm Opening Dinner Hendrix Ballroom

9:00pm Social (Optional) Stadium Suites

Friday, February 20, 20157:00am Continental

Breakfast (Optional)

David Peebles Room

7:00am-5:00pm Hospitality Room Open

David Peebles Room

7:00am-5:00pm Interview Prep Room Open

Meeting Room A

8:00-11:30am Interviews Wait in David Peebles Room

11:30am-1:00pm Lunch Schiletter Dining Hall

1:00 & 3:00pm Academic Forums (optional, drop-in)

McKissick Theater

1:00-5:15pm Interviews Wait in David Peebles Room

6:00-7:00pm Dinner Union Underground

7:00-8:30pm Social Union Underground

9:00pm Social (Optional) Backstreets Bar

Interview Weekend Timeline and Packing List On-campus interview days will take place February 19-21, 2015. Should positions remain open after CU-GARS, phone or Skype interviews may be conducted. If you have any questions regarding the schedule or what to bring,

talk to your host (or fauxst!) or contact Jeff Brown.

Saturday, February 21, 20158:15-9:00am Housing or

Campus Tours (Optional)

Leaving from The Union Loggia

9:00-9:45am Clemson History Memorial Stadium

10:00-11:00am Graduate School Panel Discussion

Fike Multipurpose Room

11:00-12:30pm Closing Brunch Fike Club Gym

What to pack?

• Professional attire for interviews on Friday• Business casual outfit for Thursday opening dinner• Casual outfits for Thursday and Friday night socials

as well as the closing brunch• Walking shoes (if going on a campus tour)

• Watch• Laptop or tablet to view positions

• Padfolio for notetaking or questions

**We request that you do not bring thank you notes. An in-person thank you or a thank you email will be sufficient.**

Clothing VisualsCasual

Business Casual

Professional

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Student Affairs CurriculumEDC 8030 Student Development Services in Higher EducationEDC 8040 Theories of Student Development in Higher EducationEDC 8060 Student Affairs IssuesEDC 8080 Legal and Ethical Issues in Student Affairs and Counselor EducationEDC 8090 Higher Education AdministrationEDC 8100 Theories & Techniques of CounselingEDC 8110 Multicultural CounselingEDC 8140 Development of Counseling SkillsEDC 8190 Contemporary College StudentEDL 7650 Assessment and Evaluation in Higher EducationEDL 8550 Applied Research in Higher EducationEDC 8340 Student Affairs Practicum (100 hours)EDC 8440 Student Affairs Internship (two sections, 150 hours each)*courses offered in late afternoon/evening

Student Affairs Faculty

Michelle Boettcher, Ph.D., is an assistant professor in the Masters in

Student Affairs program. Prior to arriving at Clemson in 2014, she served as the Assistant Dean of Students and

Director of Judicial Affairs at Iowa State University, where she also received her Ph.D. in Educational Leadership. She

also has over a decade of experience in Residence Life.

Michelle has served in various roles within NASPA and is also an active

member of ACPA. She is currently doing research on student development and professional relationships, which will add to her existing body of published

work. She currently teaches Assessment, Legal, and Research courses here at

Clemson.

Tony Cawthon, Ph.D. is an Alumni Distinguished Professor of Student

Affairs and Higher Education. Prior to beginning his faculty career at Clemson

University, he worked as a Student Affairs administrator in housing for

over 15 years at Clemson University, Mississippi State University, and the University of Tennessee Knoxville.

Tony is also active in a number of professional associations. Within ACPA, he serves on the Governing Board as the Director of Research and Scholarship.

He has served as Editor or on the editorial board for numerous top student affairs journals, including The College Student Affairs Journal. He currently serves as President for the Southern

Association for College Student Affairs.

Pamela A. Havice, Ph.D., is a professor and coordinator of the Masters in

Student Affairs program. She came to Clemson in 1996 to receive her Ph.D.

in Educational Leadership and has been teaching here since the completion of her degree. She has over 30 years of

experience in higher education and has won numerous awards for her excellence

in teaching.

Pam currently serves as the NASPA Region III representative to the NASPA

Faculty Council and is the Director-elect of the NASPA Faculty Council.

She is also serving on the ACPA/NASPA Professional Competencies Task Force

and the SACSA Foundation Board. In addition, she serves on numerous councils and committees at Clemson.

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Study Abroad ExperiencesRome, Italy by Maria Rodriguez

I spent six weeks interning at American University of Rome (AUR). I had the opportunity to work with the Office of Student Life at AUR. I supported the office with orientation for summer session I. Additionally, I had the opportunity to attend meetings and contribute my knowledge by creating a Housing Booklet that the department

wanted created to facilitate the working relationship between Student Life and the Housing Agencies they

collaborate with for student housing.

My experience in Italy went beyond my work at the university. The experience of ‘living’ abroad, exposure to a different culture and daily challenges developed me personally and professionally. Also, the opportunity to connect with professionals abroad has been invaluable.

Sheffield, England by Crystal Reese

I worked in the University of Sheffield Student Communications department. My goals for that internship were to research how other universities around the world navigated student communications, investigate existing communication channels at Sheffield, assess effectiveness of current methodologies, explore possible implementation of new methodology, and determine ways to measure social media impact. While it was a cumbersome project that honestly intimidated me, I later left the university proud of all had

accomplished. I knew that I would have new experiences while abroad. However, I had never thought of the value in learning the supervision techniques of a different employer under a different student services model, working with students from all over the nation who had various cultural backgrounds and experiences, speaking with professionals who had only heard of US higher education philosophies in textbooks, and representing Clemson University in a country where our scholarship standards are respected

and admired. While I knew the experience would aid in my personal development, I was even more astounded by how much I gained as a growing professional. I learned how to articulate the student development theory we so often rely on in the United States, critically think of the advantages in our student development model versus the advantages in that of a student services model, and adapt to an environment and culture I had never before personally experienced.

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C L E M S O N U N I V E R S I T YOff-Campus Housing OptionsMany of you are interested in off-campus housing options in the Clemson area. Listed below are some apartment complexes that grad students have had positive experiences in. There are others that predominantly house undergraduates or that some grad students have had negative experiences in, so we encourage that you look at these complexes first. Feel free to reach out to current grads for advice on off-campus housing.

Central Loftshttp://www.clemsonlofts.com/1-4 bedroom options

Rosemonthttp://www.rosemontclemson.com/3 bedroom options

The Woodlandshttp://www.woodlandsmanagement.com/2-4 bedroom options

Heritage Hills/Heritage Pointe/Heritage at Riverwoodhttp://www.clemsonapartments.com/1-6 bedroom options

Hart’s Covehttp://apmclemson.com/2-4 bedroom options

Helpful Links

http://clemsonoffcampus.com/http://www.tiger-properties.com/Home.aspx http://www.carolina-realestate.com/ http://clemsonrentals.com/

The graduate students in the Masters in Student Affairs program have worked tirelessly to make this CU-GARS experience the best it can be for each candidate. We want to ensure that you see what we did in Clemson - a loving, welcoming community of students, faculty, and staff who make the program as special as it is. If you have any questions prior to, during, or after your CU-GARS weekend, we are always happy to answer them for

you. Best of luck in your interviews, and we hope to see you again soon!

Clemson Climate & WeatherSouth Carolina has a humid subtropical climate, indicating higher than average rainfall. Summers are hot and humid, while winters are mild and windy. Spring and fall are beautiful, with pleasant temperatures during the day. Inclimate weather, such as tornadoes or hurricanes, is rare.

Month Average High Average LowJanuary 52 30

February 56 33

March 63 39

April 72 47

May 80 56

June 87 65

Month Average High Average LowJuly 90 68

August 89 68

September 83 61

October 73 49

November 64 40

December 54 32