Vision and Purpose:
The University Life Supervision Collective provides a network for current and future supervisors to share experiences and solutions for navigating challenges faced when supervising students, graduate students, and professional staff members.
The vision of this collective is to support supervisors’ campus wide by providing resources and education while creating a community environment to further one’s professional development.
Manager Meetup:
Manager Meetups are interactive sessions on timely topics relevant to anyone leading or supporting teams. Whether you’re a current supervisor or simply interested in leadership and workplace dynamics, you’re welcome in this inclusive, discussion-based space.
Keep an eye out for upcoming events!
Some previous session topics include:
- Navigating Age in the Workplace
- The Art of Storytelling: From Reports to Resonant Narrative
- Conversations on Neurodiversity in the Workplace
- Strategies for Success with Staff Evaluation
- Supervising Introverts and Extroverts in the Workplace
- Exploring the 5 Languages of Workplace Appreciation Featuring Author Dr. Paul White
Philosophy and Member Expectations:
- Commit to the vision and purpose of the Collective, the university, and to each other.
- Promote a safe and interdependent learning environment with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Pursue the research of trends, current topics and best practices.
- Actively listen and participate in the respectful exchange of ideas.
- Collaborate with and commit to learning from and along with current and aspiring supervisors at all levels across the university.
- Value differing perspectives by sharing our personal and professional experiences and contributions.
- Encourage authenticity and challenge each other in engaging dialogue that moves our work forward.
- Contribute to the development of ourselves and others as outstanding supervisors and professionals.
- Leverage our strengths to engage in teamwork around cooperation, collaboration, consensus-building with a little humor and fun.
- Value our time together as volunteers. Be honest and transparent with our needs and lean in to seek support.
Committee Members:
- Kelly Meehan (Co-Chair), Student Centers
- Meeghan Milette (Co-Chair), University Life
- Alice Fox, Institute for a Sustainable Earth
- Dennis Kisielewski, Mason Recreation
- Joel Thurston, Office of Research Integrity and Assurance
- Kim Dao-Catlin, Disability Services
- Louise Higgins, Student Success Coaching, Contemporary Student Services, Learning Services
- Rachel Lindsey, University Career Services
- Sara Atif, Office of the Ombudsperson
- Yu Kuo, Information Technology Services
To join, or for more information contact Kelly Meehan | [email protected] | (703) 993-3416 or Meeghan Milette | [email protected]
The committee meets every two weeks throughout the academic year with the understanding that some members may be unable to attend every meeting.