OSFA Student Engagement Team Shines at the 2024 NSEA Conference

The OSFA Student Engagement Team recently put the spotlight on UW–Madison’s innovative student employment approach at the 2024 National Student Employment Association (NSEA) Annual Conference. Held from November 6-8 in Indianapolis, IN, this conference brought together professionals from career services, human resources, financial aid, and stand-alone student employment offices—all with a shared passion for empowering student employees. Four women stand in front of a presentation screen, two on each side Representing UW with enthusiasm and expertise, Kristina Rittel, Kari Temkin, Jen Le, and Kasie Strahl dove into three days of knowledge-sharing, connection-building, and professional growth. The team presented three different workshops showcasing UW’s creative approaches to enhancing student employment experiences. On the final day, Kristina took center stage as a panelist in the Student Employee of the Year Panel Discussion, where she proudly shared UW’s successful student appreciation initiatives. OSFA Student Engagement Team’s Presentations
  • Empower Excellence: Strategies for Strengthening Student Supervisor Support (Kasie Strahl & Kari Temkin)
  • Unlocking Potential: The Power of Federal Work Study Partnerships (Kristina Rittel & Jen Le)
  • From Seeds to Trees: The Evolution of Student Employment (Jen Le, Kristina Rittel, Kari Temkin, & Kasie Strahl)
The conference was both about sharing experiences and finding new inspiration. As the team reflected, we celebrated UW–Madison’s strides in creating robust support systems for student employees and their supervisors. Energized by the ideas and perspectives of our colleagues across the nation, we also returned home with a renewed commitment to exploring new opportunities to elevate our programs even further. As the conference concluded, it began a new chapter for one of our teammates. Kristina Rittel was officially announced as the President-Elect of NSEA, a moment of immense pride for the entire team. Her leadership, vision, and dedication promise an exciting future for the organization. As she begins this new adventure, we are thrilled to cheer her on from every nook and corner of UW–Madison. Next time you see Kristina around DEM, don’t miss the chance to congratulate her on this incredible achievement.