My ProDevo Plan
In Spring of 2023, I attended Indiana Universities Leadershape Institute and I identified my 5 lifelong goals. Education, Innovation, Integrity, Prestige, and Relationships. My approach to student affairs is guided by a commitment to Innovation and Prestige as a standard for creating premium, high-quality experiences for students. My value on Education drives my mentality to reach for the stars and my commitment to lifelong learning ensuring that every program is a step toward a larger goal both personally and for the success of my student population.
As I move from a graduate assistant to a student programming professional it is my intention to continue carrying these values with me. Having engaged with ABCC, NACA Live, and ACUI, I am prepared to leverage these national networks to bring cutting-edge student programming to my next role. Every experience is another step towards reaching our goals and I embody that in my everyday life. Throughout my student employment experiences and my graduate paraprofessional career, I have gained much experience in the different competency areas identified by ACPA/NASPA. Using these competencies I have developed some short-term goals (1-3 years) and long-term goals (4+ years) to drive my professional career.
Competency Area | Focus | Short-Term Goals (1-3 Years) | Long-Term Goals (4+ Years) |
|---|---|---|---|
Social Justice & Inclusion | Break down silos and advocate for campus diversity. | Strengthen communication and efforts to present student programming with and from campus cultural centers. | Work with campus cultural centers to change and inform student marketing efforts. |
Personal & Ethical Foundations | Justify my actions and motivations to create lasting impact. | Communicate my personal and ethical foundations to justify and support my goals and objectives. | Develop a public-facing Leadership Philosophy that serves as the guiding document for my department’s strategic planning |
Advising & Supporting | Act as a mentor similar to those before me and use my position to create opportunities for students. | Find a student looking for mentorship and use my knowledge to help them build a plan. | Create a close-knit network of students and alumni that are able to engage with one another and share ideas. |
Leadership | Create a lasting impact on my university. | Join a board or committee focused on creating a campus-wide program or initiative. | Lead a committee or board composed of student employees and professional staff finding the delicate balance of delegation and leadership. |
Student Learning & Development | Leverage the history of HEI and theory to create unique opportunities for students. | Meet with a number of students to create a work plan that meets students' professional goals post graduation. | Design a flagship Premium Experience series that sets an institutional standard with a focus on leveraging the university's unique position to educate people. |