Graduate Assistants are integral staff members within the Division of Student Affairs. Accordingly, the Division makes a substantial commitment to providing professional development opportunities for Graduate Assistants. Currently, all Masters-level Graduate Assistants participate in a yearly series of programs and educational workshops. Collectively, these events are known as Graduate Assistant Professional Development (GAPD). Information regarding the 2012-2013 GAPD program is included below.

Masters-level Graduate Assistants

The conference season is upon us and you may be wondering about financial support from the division.  The division is eager to support your conference and professional development activities.  This may include, but is not limited to, conference travel, workshop registration, association membership fees, etc. Funds are available on a first-come, first served basis.  Master’s and doctoral-level graduate assistants under current contract within the Division of Student Affairs are eligible to apply, regardless of academic program.

To be considered for this funding:

• Candidates must currently be working as a graduate assistant in the Division of Student Affairs;
• Candidates must be considered in good academic standing within their respective academic program;
• Candidates must complete and submit the brief application attached, which asks for a description of what the applicant hopes to gain from the professional development experience, both personally and professionally; and
• Candidates must identify how they will share information obtained from the staff development activity with Division/departmental colleagues.

Applicants may request up to $200.  Applications will be based upon adherence to the criteria stated above.  Once an individual has received funding, he or she is not eligible to re-apply during the same fiscal year.  After the fund has been exhausted, graduate assistants will be notified that funding is no longer available. Click the hyperlink GAPD Funding Application 2012-2013 to obtain the application..

Please note the following dates:

Monday, February 18^th         Completed applications are due to Matt Rygg via email at mrygg@bgsu.edu or Conklin 107 by 5 p.m.

Thursday, February 21^st          Committee will communicate decision to each applicant

If you have any questions about the process, eligibility, or what constitutes professional development, please give me a call and I would be happy to chat with you.

As other events are planned for Graduate Assistants within Student Affairs, this page will be updated with more information. 

Masters and Doctoral-level Graduate Assistants

The Division of Student Affairs seeks applicants for the Graduate Assistant Professional Development Funding. The Division has set aside up to $200 in funding for individuals to be used for professional development activities. This may include, but is not limited to, conference travel, workshop registration, association membership fees, etc. Funds are available on a first-come, first served basis. Master’s and doctoral-level graduate assistants under current contract within the Division of Student Affairs are eligible to apply, regardless of academic program.

To be considered for this funding:

• Candidates must currently be working as a graduate assistant in the Division of Student Affairs;
• Candidates must be considered in good academic standing within their respective academic program;
• Candidates must complete and submit the attached application, which asks for a detailed description of what the applicant hopes to gain from the professional development experience, both personally and professionally; and
• Candidates must identify how they will share information obtained from the staff development activity with Division/departmental colleagues.

Applicants may request up to $200. Applications will be based upon adherence to the criteria stated above. Once an individual has received funding, he or she is not eligible to re-apply during the same fiscal year. After the fund has been exhausted, graduate assistants will be notified that funding is no longer available.

Please download the GRADUATE ASSISTANT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION and return completed applications to: Matt Rygg, Division of Student Affairs.

Shelli A Herman Award

The Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs (OVPSA) seeks applicants for the Shelli A. Herman Award, a $600 scholarship that will be awarded to a student enrolled in the College Student Personnel (CSP) master’s degree program.  Shelli A. Herman graduated from Bowling Green State University’s CSP program in 1990.  While a graduate student, she was very involved in Greek life and campus leadership initiatives. This endowed gift was motivated by an opportunity to reward and encourage outstanding graduate students at BGSU.  Additionally, Ms. Herman wants to share her appreciation to BGSU for the positive educational experience she received and to affirm her confidence in the leadership of the Division of Student Affairs.

The Shelli A. Herman Award is a scholarship presented to a graduate student entering his or her second year of enrollment in the College Student Personnel (CSP) program for AY 2012-2013.  Candidates must have an on-campus graduate assistantship in the Division of Student Affairs, an overall GPA of 3.60, and must demonstrate leadership, excellence, and citizenship in their assistantship.  The recipient will be announced at the 2012 HESA Banquet and the award is distributed at the beginning of a student’s second year enrolled in the CSP program.  Application and supporting materials are due to the Division of Student Affairs Office by August 31 2012 by 5:00pm.

For more information about GAPD, contact the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs at (419) 372-2147 or vpsa@bgsu.edu.