Georgia Institute of Technology

We should all give student assistants more credit. They may only work 10 hours a week, but they accomplish so much in that time – in spite of the fact that they are usually carrying a full course load, participating in student clubs, and trying to maintain a social life while carving out a few hours to sleep.

So, it’s important to give your student assistants the tools they need to make the most of their limited time in your office. Here are some of the resources I find to be the most helpful to an assistant.

In these times of increasingly conservative budgets where conference attendance approval can no longer be taken for granted, it’s imperative to make the most of your experience. The more you get out of it that will add value to your department, the greater your chances of securing approval for future conferences. Here’s what I can share with you having just returned from my first conference.

In my previous post, I focused on the various table options available and provided suggestions on where to rent from. In today’s post, the focus continues on table setup, with a look at the table’s complementary companion—linen.

Typically, I’ve found in cases where I’ve had to rent equipment that the caterers or third-party vendors are able to order the tables and linens once they understand the event details. However, to maintain control of what’s fiscally prudent and to ensure that the equipment will complement the venue and the occasion, it is helpful to have a working knowledge of the various options.