In addition, a number of other items administered on a campus wide basis are utilized by Student Affairs in its assessment efforts. Staff Recognition and Development Staff development is a significant element in carrying out the mission of the Division of Student Affairs. The Student Affairs Staff Development Committee plans and carries out workshops, a Division convocation, and a student affairs lecture. Colleague Connection, a mentoring program for new staff, is effective as are social programs conducted throughout the year to bring the Division together. Staff exchanges have been in place since 1988 and include regional visits to area universities and colleges.
Support is awarded for new professionals and staff to attend professional meetings.
One staff member each year is awarded a grant to have a student affairs experience abroad followed by a return visit by an international colleague to UW-Whitewater. A staff recognition program was introduced in Student Affairs in 1989. In addition to serving as the deputy officer in student affairs, the Deputy Assistant Chancellor serves as the division budget and capitol planning officer, and oversees all auxiliary operations in Student Affairs. The Office of Student Life is comprised of the Dean of Student Life, the Assistant Dean of Student Life, the University Student Conduct Officer, and the Assistant Dean of Student Life for New Student Programs and First Year Experience. The Dean of Student Life is responsible for Career Services , University Health and Counseling , Children's Center, Testing and Student Affairs Research , New Student Programs and the First Year Experience , connections with students, faculty, and staff that relate to student learning, issues and concerns.