Successful Staff

• are technically competent.
• understand what student affairs and the university have to offer.
• have an "institution view."
• support their supervisors, departments, student affairs, and the University.
• deal with facts, not rumors.
• take risks.
• respect students.
• understand the power of positive internal and external relationships.
• thrive on learning and accepting new responsibilities and challenges.
• are not afraid to say "I was wrong, and I'm sorry."
• understand that, unless it is illegal, immoral, or unethical,all decisions-at some point-can be revisited.
• understand and accept that change is inevitable and necessary if an organization is to improve.