Cognitive Goals
1. Students will understand existing models and philosophies of student affairs practice.
2. Students will have an understanding of the historical and philosophical roots of the student affairs profession.
3. Students will undersand the goals and activities involved in the various student affairs functional areas.
4. Students will become familiar with the characteristics, needs, and values of college students from diverse backgrounds.
5. Students will understand the outcomes of college for students.
6. Students will understand factors involved in the growth and development of students.
7. Students will become familiar with principles of organizational development and administrative practice as they apply to higher education and student affairs.
8. Students will understand basic counseling theories and techniques as they apply in student affairs settings.
9. Students will understand principles of group dynamics as they apply to student affairs.
10. Students will understand the historical development of higher education as well as the current role, functions, and structure, and issues facing higher education.
11. Students will be familiar with aspects of the college environment and their impact on students.
12. Students will understand legal and ethical issues facing the student affairs profession.
13. Students will understand basic research principles.
Models and Philosophies of Student Affairs
Upon graduation, I wholeheartedly believe that I am prepared to enter the field of Student Affairs as a professional capable of using the various models and philosophies of student affairs. Western Illinois University has provided me with the knowledge and skills to use my theory to practice education as a guide for counseling students, completing administrative tasks, and using student development theory as a guide for working with students and developing programs and interventions.
| CSP 559 Final |
Student Affairs Functional Areas
I have been privileged to work in a number of areas in student affairs throughout my graduate and undergraduate terms. The artifacts listed below will demonstrate my experience in student activities, Greek life, institutional development, and New Student Orientation and Parent programs.
I have been privileged to work in a number of areas in student affairs throughout my graduate and undergraduate terms. The artifacts listed below will demonstrate my experience in student activities, Greek life, institutional development, and New Student Orientation and Parent programs.
| Maryville University Orientation |
| CSP Development |
Student Characteristics, Values, and Needs
Through various courses and practical experiences, I have become very aware of the various student characteristics, values, and needs. As a student affairs professional, I have come to recognize the importance of understanding the types of students I work with and their needs and preferences. Below, you will notice my personal development as demonstrated in my Advanced Practicum final paper, my commitment to understanding generational differences through a presentation on Advising Millennial Students, and my awareness and recognition of various characteristics during my practicum experience with the Multicultural Greek Council.
Through various courses and practical experiences, I have become very aware of the various student characteristics, values, and needs. As a student affairs professional, I have come to recognize the importance of understanding the types of students I work with and their needs and preferences. Below, you will notice my personal development as demonstrated in my Advanced Practicum final paper, my commitment to understanding generational differences through a presentation on Advising Millennial Students, and my awareness and recognition of various characteristics during my practicum experience with the Multicultural Greek Council.
| prac_final_report.pdf |
| Multicultural Greek Council Restructuring |
Student Growth and Development
Growth and development in some capacity is inevitable for all college students. In the Summer of 2010, I was given the opportunity to be a part of the IMPACT leadership program at the University of Central Missouri. This program was developed intentionally to assist in the growth and development of student leaders and new students.
Growth and development in some capacity is inevitable for all college students. In the Summer of 2010, I was given the opportunity to be a part of the IMPACT leadership program at the University of Central Missouri. This program was developed intentionally to assist in the growth and development of student leaders and new students.
Organizational Development and Administrative Practice
Administrative practice is an important aspect of the Student Affairs profession. During the Summer of 2010, I participated in a course centered on understanding organizational culture and leadership. The following is an analysis of my understanding of the organizational culture that I was a part of at the University of Central Missouri.
Administrative practice is an important aspect of the Student Affairs profession. During the Summer of 2010, I participated in a course centered on understanding organizational culture and leadership. The following is an analysis of my understanding of the organizational culture that I was a part of at the University of Central Missouri.
| Organizational Culture |
Counseling Theories
As students grow and change throughout college, they experience trials and tribulations and seek assistance from student affairs professionals. Maintaining a basic understanding of counseling skills is an essential tool for student affairs professionals.
As students grow and change throughout college, they experience trials and tribulations and seek assistance from student affairs professionals. Maintaining a basic understanding of counseling skills is an essential tool for student affairs professionals.
| Counseling Case Study |
Group Dynamics
As the advisor to the University Union Board at Western Illinois University, I had the privilege of working with students one-on-one and in group settings. My understanding of group dynamics enabled me to create policies and interventions to assist students in understanding group dyanmics and develop more effective, cohesive groups.
As the advisor to the University Union Board at Western Illinois University, I had the privilege of working with students one-on-one and in group settings. My understanding of group dynamics enabled me to create policies and interventions to assist students in understanding group dyanmics and develop more effective, cohesive groups.
| Recruitment, Retention, and Recognition |
| Navigating the Rapids to Collaboration |
| UUB Collaboration Contract |
Current Issues in Higher Education
Continuing education is crucial to succeed in nearly any profession. We should understand the historical roots of our profession and understand up and coming issues and trends. When tasked with understanding these issues, we should do our best to understand the basic concepts involved, implications for practice, and how we can assist in resolving the issues to provide an effective educational experience for students.
Continuing education is crucial to succeed in nearly any profession. We should understand the historical roots of our profession and understand up and coming issues and trends. When tasked with understanding these issues, we should do our best to understand the basic concepts involved, implications for practice, and how we can assist in resolving the issues to provide an effective educational experience for students.
| Issue Paper |
Basic Research Principles
In order to stay relevant in the field of student affairs, we must conduct research that will assist us in continually improving the services offered to students.
In order to stay relevant in the field of student affairs, we must conduct research that will assist us in continually improving the services offered to students.
| UUB End of the Year Assessment |
| A Study of the Effects of Student Involvement on Academic Achievement |
