Projects & Artifacts

Op-Ed: “Preserving the Well-Being of Professional and Paraprofessional Staff: A Call for Stress-Management & Self-Care Training”

In this piece, I articulate an understanding that wellness is a broad concept comprised of emotional, physical, social, environmental, relational, spiritual, moral, and intellectual elements. Additionally, I identify positive and negative impacts on wellness and, as appropriate, seek assistance from available resources.

Environmental Observation Assessment (Section: Person-Environment Interaction Analysis)

In this analysis, I recognize the importance of reflection in personal, professional, and ethical development. I also identify and address ethical issues within my organization, RPS.

Self-Evaluation

This evaluation shows that I am able to realistically appraise my strengths and limitations, as applied to my work responsibilities. The action plan component also shows the ways in which I reflect on my work and on my growth.

Scholarship to Practice (Section: Organizational Assumptions & Institutional Culture, Mission, and Values)

In this piece, in the sections identified above, I identify and address ethical issues within my organization, RPS.

One Size Does Not Fit All

I recognize the importance of reflection throughout each component of this assignment.

Theme 1/Competency 1: Personal & Ethical Foundations

Theme 2/Competency 2: Leadership

Discussion Questions (Week 4)

In this writing sample, I briefly explain a few values and processes which lead to organizational improvement.

RA Task Tracking Chart

This is an example which shows that I use appropriate technology to support the leadership processes. I use this chart with my student staff members to help them keep track of their progress, and to identify potential areas of growth.

Environmental Observation Assessment (Section: Introduction)

In this section of my analysis, I articulate the vision and mission of my primary work unit, my division, and my institution.

Environmental Observation Assessment (Section: Residence Life, Socially Constructed Environment and Human Aggregate)

In these sections of my analysis, I am able to articulate the logic and impact of organizational decisions on people and structures.

Supervision Feedback Form

This form is an example of how I have used technology to support the leadership process. In this case, by sending this form to my staff members, I aimed to collect information about how I can continue to improve as a supervisor.

Self-Evaluation

This evaluation shows that I am able to identify my strengths and areas of growth as a leader. The action plan component also shows the ways in which I reflect on my work and on my growth.

Scholarship to Practice (Section: Organizational Theory & Section: Student Affairs Values: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion)

In this piece, I articulate the mission and vision of RPS. I also identify the institutional traditions and organizational structures at IU.

One Size Does Not Fit All

In this reflection, I explain the advantages and disadvantages of different types of decision-making processes and express an understanding of campus cultures. See "Our Findings" Section.

Theme 3/Competency 3: Student Learning & Development

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Supervision Feedback Form

This is an example of my assessment of my teaching, learning, and training skills.

Scholarship to Practice

Throughout this piece, I show that I am able to articulate theories and models which describe student development. I also describe my own developmental journey. Finally, I identify my own “theories in use.”

One Size Does Not Fit All

In this reflection, I show that I am able to articulate theories and models which describe student development. See "Our Findings" Section. For example, in my discussion of the "Student Driven" and "Ethic of Care" models, I am able to show how a focus on student development, and different aspects of student development (such as leadership) occurs in different ways on different campuses.

Theme 4/Competency 4: Organizational & Human Resources

Staff Meeting Agenda

This meeting agenda shows that I am capable of developing and utilizing appropriate meeting materials.

Supervisee Evaluation

This evaluation shows that I am able to provide feedback to my student staff members in a constructive manner.

Environmental Observation Assessment (Section: Residence Life, Structural Environment)

In this section of my analysis, I recognize how networks in organizations play a role in how work gets accomplished.

Environmental Observation Assessment (Section: Residence Life, Socially Constructed Environment and Human Aggregate)

In these sections of this analysis, I express an understanding of the relational roles that partners, allies, and adversaries play in the completion of goals and work assignments.

One Size Does Not Fit All

In the "Approaching the One Size Does Not Fit All Assessment" section of this reflection, I recognize how networks in organizations play a role in how work gets accomplished.