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The Student Affairs Project Management Office (SA PMO) provides support and guidance to Student Affairs departments. They work with departments to organize, facilitate and complete projects. Project managers work with Student Affairs leadership to review and prioritize division and department projects.

Project management process

Student Affairs departments seeking project management assistance can submit projects through a request form.

Projects can be submitted by the project sponsor or the owner(s), who are the director(s) or unit leader(s) ultimately responsible for the project.

Once a project has been submitted, the project managers will review and schedule an initial scoping meeting. Project managers then work with the project owner(s) to gather key information, draft initial documentation and launch the project.

As you think about potential projects, consider the following:

  • Project name
  • Project narrative—the “why” of the project and what will be done
  • Cabinet sponsor who will approve the project
  • Ideal start and end date
  • Funding—is funding needed or has funding already been secured?

Questions? Contact Tess Smith.

Upcoming Project Management Trainings

Have questions about project management? Participate in an upcoming training to learn more!

Project Management Tips, Tricks and Insights

Looking for ways to more effectively manage projects and initiatives? Participate in this training to learn more on how to:

  • Use tools to help you organize
  • Develop realistic goals
  • Create timelines and communication processes
  • Overcome risks and hurdles

This training is open to all members of the Division of Student Affairs. Training sessions will be offered remotely, and a meeting link will be shared after registration.

Sessions offered during fall semester.