My Philosophy Of Student Affairs
Not everyone is cut out to enter the profession of student affairs. Entering this field involves adapting ones personal philosophy and values to those of the institution one serves. In order for me to adapt, it is critical that I understand my values and that I am able to identify what drives me to be part of this profession. As I have learned thus far, the definition of what drives my work in this field will change, but the underlying values will remain the same: connection, authenticity, and growth. Combined, these values create my personal philosophy of Student Affairs.
Student affair practitioners are the essence of what shapes a college student’s experience. I firmly believe that the growth that occurs outside of the classroom has to …show more content…
Though it might seem like an obvious implication, other issues related to higher education may take the focus away from students. As professionals in this field, we ought to dedicate our time to the development of the students we serve and remind ourselves daily that their success is the purpose for what we do. We need to make time in our daily work to get to know the students we work with which helps to both guide and motivate them to do their best work.
It is no accident that I stumbled into the field of Student Affairs. The possibility of making connections with colleagues and students motivates me and has motivated me since I was an undergraduate. In order to be effective in our connections, we must be intentional. Meeting students is a rather simple task on a college campus, but investing time and energy in a relationship shows …show more content…
As a professional, it is my desire to embody continued growth throughout my professional career. I want to learn about different perspectives, practices, and techniques. We have the privilege to work with a changing group of students who have new and ideas. As a result, if we want truly to serve our students we need to expand our skill sets continually. Doing so will increase our effectiveness and ability as practitioners in this field. We should challenge ourselves to think outside of our comfort zone. Taking new approaches to solving problems will create a culture of forward thinkers and promote challenging norms of our
Student affair practitioners are the essence of what shapes a college student’s experience. I firmly believe that the growth that occurs outside of the classroom has to …show more content…
Though it might seem like an obvious implication, other issues related to higher education may take the focus away from students. As professionals in this field, we ought to dedicate our time to the development of the students we serve and remind ourselves daily that their success is the purpose for what we do. We need to make time in our daily work to get to know the students we work with which helps to both guide and motivate them to do their best work.
It is no accident that I stumbled into the field of Student Affairs. The possibility of making connections with colleagues and students motivates me and has motivated me since I was an undergraduate. In order to be effective in our connections, we must be intentional. Meeting students is a rather simple task on a college campus, but investing time and energy in a relationship shows …show more content…
As a professional, it is my desire to embody continued growth throughout my professional career. I want to learn about different perspectives, practices, and techniques. We have the privilege to work with a changing group of students who have new and ideas. As a result, if we want truly to serve our students we need to expand our skill sets continually. Doing so will increase our effectiveness and ability as practitioners in this field. We should challenge ourselves to think outside of our comfort zone. Taking new approaches to solving problems will create a culture of forward thinkers and promote challenging norms of our