The document provides an overview of training goals and staff for the Webster University Center (UC). The four main training goals are to develop team construct, professional identity, leadership identity, and self-awareness. Key UC staff are introduced, including the Director, Fitness Center Coordinator, and Information Center Student Supervisor. The UC strives to serve as the community center and complement academic experiences per its vision of engaging students, enhancing campus, and enriching community.

1. Webster University Center
All-Staff Training
Introduction to the UC

2.  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

3. 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 & Training
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

4. 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 & Training
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

5. 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 & Training
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

6. 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 & Training
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

7.  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

8. Who’s Who
Katie Knetzer
Director
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 Homm
Coordinator 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 Getsee
Coordinator of Athletic
Facilities
In 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

9. Who’s Who
Sean Anderson
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
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Membership Coordinator
Manages the processing of all membership forms
and materials for the University Center and
communicates with patrons regarding their
memberships

10. Who’s Who
Emmi Murphy
Pool Student Supervisor
Assists Myrna with the Swimming Pool day to
day operations and assumes responsibility for
supervision of the Lifeguards
Matt Goninan
Swimming 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

11. Who’s Who
Stephanie Seidel
Information 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
Niki Harris
Information Coordinator
Manages the processing of all information
forms and materials for the University Center.

12. Katie Knetzer
Organizational Chart
Ted Hoef, Dean of
Students
Myrna Homm
Lifeguards
Student Bldg. Mgrs.Zack Getsee
Fitness Center Attendants

13.  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

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

15. 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

16.  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

17. Engaging Students
Enhancing Campus
Enriching Community
University Center Vision

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

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

20.  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

21. 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 of
the 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

22.  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?

23. 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.

24.  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