Chief Career Services Officers Affinity Group Meeting

First Thursday of Each Month

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Join us for a virtual gathering designed to connect, support, and empower Chief Career Services Officers. We will survey the group to see what topics are most pressing and will seek to discuss those topics in our meetings or bring in guest speakers that can provide insight on the relevant topics. We look forward to seeing you there! 

October Discussion Topic: Managing Difficult Conversations

Conversation Starters:

What is the one difficult conversation you've been putting off this semester, and what institutional or personal barrier is keeping you from having it?

What frameworks or scripts have successfully helped you keep a staff member from becoming defensive during critical performance feedback?

How do you personally reset and regulate your own stress after delivering tough feedback or initiating a performance management process?


Themes:

Managing Complacent High-Tenure Staff vs. Evolving Departmental Needs
Realigning Roles During Reorganizations/Tech Adoption
Addressing Toxic Behavior
Work Flexibility vs. Institutional On-Campus Presence
Retaining High-Performing Staff with No Clear Title Progression
Delivering Feedback to Staff Aspiring to Leadership Too Soon


Next Meeting: November 5th, 2026, 3 – 4 pm
Topic: Navigating CPT Compliance: How are we supporting International Students?

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Registering with the link above will allow you to attend all meetings for the year.