INSIDE STUDENT AFFAIRSA weekly insider’s guide for those helping students reach their goals toward optimal health and well-being, engagement with learning, and sense of belonging at PSU
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Tuition and Student Fee Town Hall
ASPSU's Student Fee Committee is hosting a virtual town hall forum on Friday, April 23 from 12-2 pm featuring panelists from the Budget Office, the Board of Trustees, Student Financial Services as well as the University President Stephen Percy and the Associated Students of Portland State’s President Motutama Sipelii. Join the SFC for an amazing opportunity to learn more about where tuition and fees go, the tuition and fee-setting process, and this year's budget breakdown. You won't want to miss the announcement of next year's Tuition rate and Student Incidental and Building fee. RSVP here for the town hall.
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Queer and Trans Parent Social Hour
Come hang out with other queer and trans parents, caregivers, and parents-to-be! The Queer Resource Center and Services for Students with Children are teaming up to meet queer and trans parents and learn more about how to meet their needs and provide them with support. Those who are interested can join this event on April 23 from 4-5 pm. Parents are welcome to bring their kids and fur babies when joining. Learn more about this ongoing series.
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Meet Demian Lucas
Demian Theresa Lucas graduated from Portland State in 2019 with her Master of Science degree in communication. She currently works as Vice President of Talent at a non-profit education advocacy organization called Stand for Children. When she was a student at PSU, she was a member of the Student Fee Committee, which helped prepare her for serving on the Multnomah County Citizen Advisory Board. Additionally, she was a graduate teaching assistant in the Communication department and Multicultural Retention Student Services, which she says was the most rewarding experience during her time at PSU. Demian’s strongest recommendation to current students and alumni is “network, network, network! You can find me on LinkedIn.com and I would love to connect with you there."
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Job and Leadership Opportunities for StudentsThe Student Community Engagement Center is accepting applicants for 2021-22 student staff positions as well as the Student Leaders for Service program. This program connects students with community organizations for year-long internships and/or volunteer roles alongside a leadership class and a $500/term ELSA award. Do you know students who are passionate about community engagement? Encourage them to apply for one of the SCEC’s open positions. Student staff applications are due by Sunday, April 25, and SLS applications are due by Thursday, May 13. View openings with the Student Community Engagement Center.
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Seeking Faculty/Staff for SALP Advisory Board
The SALP Advisory Board is seeking one staff or faculty member and one student-at-large to serve next year, starting in September. As representatives of the campus community in advising Student Activities and Leadership Programs, the board works with SALP staff to review the annual budget, mission statement, operating policies, programming, resource allocation, and feedback from stakeholders. Staff members hold a two-year term on the board. The application will close Friday, May 7th at midnight. If you are interested, you can find an application here.
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Trans Resources and Retention Coordinator Student Position Opening
The QRC's Trans Student Resources and Retention Coordinator (TReC) serves as the point person for resources and services for students who identify as trans, non-binary, gender-expansive, and/or questioning as well as students who are intersex. They meet with students by appointment to discuss navigating gender identity struggles, the university system, name and pronoun advocacy, and much more. All students who are interested in this opportunity can learn more at bit.ly/QRCHires. Trans/non-binary students of color are strongly encouraged to apply. The deadline is Friday, April 30 by 5 pm. Visit the TReC Hub Website to learn more.
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5 Tips to Be a Little Greener on Earth Day
“You don’t have to major in Environmental Science to know that each one of us impacts the earth in our own way—for better and worse. [Earth Day] is a great time to remember the simple things we can do to tread a bit lighter on our one and only planet. It’s not as hard as you think, and there’s an added bonus: These tips can save you some time and money, too.”
To learn five easy ways to be more eco-conscious for Earth Day and every day, visit the PDX CampusWell.
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|  The PSU Vocal Collective, a multi-voiced ensemble that specializes in Jazz and other contemporary styles within Portland State University School of Music & Theater, released this ensemble performance that captures the resilient spirit of the PSU community.
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We have been watching a lot of basketball in my house during the pandemic. One of the statistics used in basketball (and other teams sports) is the "plus/minus rating" for individual players. The plus/minus rating is used to assess a player's impact on the game, by measuring the difference between the team's total scoring and their opponent's scoring when the player is in the game. I find this concept really useful. While our culture often emphasizes individual success, our most important work is often done in teams, relying on our collective wisdom to achieve our shared common goal: supporting our students so they thrive and succeed. As part of performance evaluation season, I wish there was a plus/minus category.
Does this person make all the people around them better? Are they the secret ingredient that makes the whole team achieve higher levels of greatness together?
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