Join us for an afternoon of collaboration, learning, and growth at our Student Employee Supervisor Summit!
This event is designed to bring together supervisors from departments all over campus to exchange ideas, share resources and enhance leadership skills.
Thursday, May 22nd
12:30pm – 4:00 pm
Location: Carver Hall
Hosted by the Office of Student Financial Aid Student Employment Center
Questions? Contact studentjobs@iastate.edu
Check-in will begin at 12:30 PM in the Carver Lobby area. Enjoy some snacks while mingling with fellow attendees. We have planned a optional networking activity to foster meaningful connections and collaboration among other supervisors.
Keynote: “Gen Z: Post Pandemic – Understanding and Engaging the Next Generation”
Presented by: Erica J. Fischer, Director of Enrollment Marketing
Location: Carver 101
Erica will cover who Gen Z is and the unique characteristics they embody. With a focus on recruitment, she will share strategies for effectively communicating and working with Gen Z student employees.
Breakout 1 A – First Steps, Lasting Impact: Time-Tested Approaches to Training & Onboarding
Presented by: OSFA Student Employment Center & University Human Resources
Location: Carver 232
This session will clarify the difference between onboarding and training, and why both are essential for student employee success. We’ll also cover key student employment policies supervisors need to know to ensure compliance and create a positive work experience.
Breakout 1 B – Don’t Set Yourself on Fire to Keep Others Warm: Self Compassion and Mindfulness for Everyone
Presented by: ISU Health & Wellness
Location: Carver 202
Understand the impact of burnout, learn strategies for coping with burnout, become aware of resources you can access for individual support and identify strategies for creating a culture of wellness and self-care in your life.
Breakout 1 C – Effective Communication Strategies
Presented by: Lauren Schalinske, Divisional Communications Lead – Division of Operation and Finance (2025 Student Employee Supervisor of the Year)
Location: Carver 204
This interactive session will explore key supervisor-student employee touchpoints—Interview, Onboarding, Regular Reviews, and Exit Interviews—and how to enhance communication at each stage.
Take a break and recharge before breakout session 2. During this time, we will have snacks available.
Breakout 2 A – Modern Tools, Classic Training: Evolving Student Learning with Workday Learn
Presented by: Kourtney Graham & Laura Bittner
Location: Carver 232
Explore how to integrate Workday Learning as a tool when training and onboarding student employees.
Breakout 1 B – From Job Descriptions to Promotions Timeless Tools for Structuring and Marketing Student Positions
Presented by: ISU Dining & Student Employment
Location: Carver 202
Discover timeless tools for structuring and marketing student positions, focusing on effective management and promotion strategies within ISU Dining.
Breakout 1 C – Verbal Judo
Presented by: Chad Olson, Director of Office of Student Financial Aid
Location: Carver 204
Effective communication is more important than ever. This session introduces Verbal Judo, a technique developed by Dr. George J. Thompson that uses empathy, respect, and strategy to handle difficult conversations. You’ll gain practical tools to defuse tension, manage conflict, and improve your communication skills.
Join us for an round table discussion, where we will exchange valuable insights and strategies for student employment supervision. The idea of this is for participants to collaborate and learn from each other’s experiences and tips.
