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Graduate Assistants

Graduate Assistant Opportunities

One of the unique factors of the Graduate Assistant position at Baldwin-Wallace College is the opportunity to attend professional development events. This can range from attending a conference to local workshops to presenting our own programs. You are given the chance to expand your knowledge and skills in a variety of areas of your choice.  All Student Affairs Graduate Assistants are expected to seek opportunities for professional development and may be asked to develop a research project that compliments their program of study requirements.


Conferences

  • NACA (National Association of Campus Activities)
  • GLACUHO (Great Lakes Association of College and University Housing Officers
  • Ohio Binge Drinking Coalition Conference
  • BACCHUS & GAMMA General Assembly
  • Cleveland State University Diversity Conference
  • ACPA (American College Personnel Association)
  • NASPA (Student Affairs Professionals in Higher Education)
  • NEOHO (North East Ohio Housing Officers)
  • NEOLA (North East Ohio Leadership Association)
  • MGCA (Mid-American Greek Council Association)


 Workshops

  • Meetings with senior level administrators of college to understand the college infrastructure (B-W President and Vice-President of Student Affairs)
  • Computer Skills (Word, Excel, Power Point, Internet, Page Wizard, etc.)
  • Financial Planning- How to survive as a GA
  • Career Planning
  • Student Affairs Department Staff Retreats
  • Wellness 
  • Mid-Year Training

Presentation Opportunities

  • College 101 classes
  • Diversity
  • Team Builders and Energizers
  • Alcohol
  • Gender Issues
  • Greek Life
  • Resident Assistant Course facilitation
  • Community Service
  • Resident Assistant Training
  • Leadership
  • Values
  • Stress Relief
  • Publicity