THRIVE: DOSA Professional Development Newsletter (Issue 1)

Each month, you’ll find:

• Upcoming Events/Programs – important dates offering workshops, trainings, and conferences
• Recognition - highlights celebrating staff achievements and innovative practices across the division
• Campus Partners Corner – opportunities to collaborate with important campus partners
• Tools & Resources – articles, guides, and tips to strengthen your skills
• Connect • Belong • Engage in Action – stories and strategies showing how our work fosters meaningful student experiences

Your growth is essential to helping our students thrive. By investing in our own learning, we create spaces where every Golden Ram can connect, belong, and engage. We’re excited to share this journey with you—and we hope THRIVE becomes your go-to resource for inspiration, learning, and connection.

• *New Opportunity* ACPA Presidential Symposium – Friday, 9/26 12pm-4pm Philips Lower-Level Conference Room REGISTER HERE DOSA Staff Priority Registration until 9/15. 
• Save the Date for the first fall DOSA meeting! October 30^th (Time TBD between 10am-12pm, location Sykes Ballroom. 
• DOSA Walks - first walk is 9/10!  See you at the Ram Statue at noon! 

The Spark & Lantern Mentoring Program pairs interested members of the division with seasoned staff members. A Purple Lantern is a member of the division with a minimum of two years' experience, committed to a welcoming start to your employment if you are new OR someone to serve in a mentorship role in general. They are here to answer questions, be a resource or guide, lend a hand, and provide a connection casually and professionally.   If you are interested in this opportunity, please fill out the linked forms below.  Click here for full description.  Participation forms are linked at the bottom of the newsletter!

• Submit Your RJ Award Nominations – deadline October 15th 
• *New* DOSA Chat “Recognition” Channel – shout out your colleagues by tagging them in a note on the new channel in DOSA Chat!  A quick note goes a long way in helping our team members feel they matter! 
• Connect • Belong • Engage in Action – share a story here!   

• ProDev Needs Assessment – take by Friday 9/12 (33% response rate so far!) We look forward to sharing the data with you!
• AVP/DoS Campus Interviews – Open Forums remaining: Fri. 9/5, Fri. 9/12

• Free Webinar - Sep 19, 2025 03:00 PM - They’re Here, Now What? They’ve moved in, they’ve found the dining hall, and now the real work begins, helping first-time, first-year college students find their footing. This program explores evidence-based strategies that foster belonging, engagement, and persistence during the most critical weeks on campus. Sponsored by the National Learning Communities Association. REGISTER HERE
• Check out the Linkedin Learning programs offered by the WCU Human Resources department here.
• WCU Legacy Created and Curated Learning Opportunities - on topics including leadership, communication, project management, personal development, wellness and more. ACCESS LEGACY CONTENT Over 200 WCU developed and curated virtual webinars, teleseminars, podcasts, and campaigns can be found.

Have professional development offerings to share in this monthly newsletter? Send those details to DOSACommunications@wcupa.edu