Fall Staff Training PowerPoint.

1. WEBSTER
UNIVERSITY
CENTER
New Hire Training
Introduction to the UC

2. Purpose of Training
 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.

3. Training Goals
Credit: Ryan Bissonnette, Assistant Director of Leadership & Training
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

4. Beyond the UC
 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.

5. Student Affairs
Student Affairs Mission: Student Affairs challenges and empowers students to be global
citizens who act ethically, think critically, and assume responsibility as leaders.
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 & Undergraduate Persistence
 Multicultural Center and International Student Affairs
 Dean of Students Office
 Career Planning and Development Center
 Parent Engagement

6. Focus of the University Center
 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.

7. University Center Vision
Engaging Students
Enhancing Campus
Enriching Community

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

9. Responsibilities of the UC
 Facility Management
 Information Center
 Fitness Center
 Swimming Pool
 Dining Advisory Board
 University Center Board

10. Role of the College Union
The college union advances a sense of community, unifying the institution by embracing the
diversity of students, faculty, staff, alumni, and guests. We bolster the educational mission of
the institution and the development of students as lifelong learners by delivering an array of
cultural, educational, social, and recreational programs, services, and facilities.
By any form or name, we serve as the heart of the campus community and create a
welcoming environment by:
 Operating as a student-centered organization that engages in shared decision making
and holistic development through employment and involvement.
 Advocating for inclusivity and equity, fostering respect, and affirming the identities of all
individuals.
 Educating students in leadership and social responsibility and offering firsthand
experiences in global citizenship.
 Providing gathering spaces to encourage formal and informal community interactions that
build meaningful relationships.
Traditionally considered the living room, the college union enhances the student experience
and cultivates an enduring connection to the institution.

11. What’s it to me?
 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.