Graduates should possess an understanding of the primacy of the educational mission of higher education and the basic processes through which students are engaged in this mission. Specifically, students should be able to demonstrate:
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a broad knowledge of the academic requirements of the institutions they serve;
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an appreciation of the academic rigor required of students who desire to successfully navigate their academic careers;
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a commitment to developing strategies for uniting the curricular and co-curricular dimensions of higher education.
 | Appreciation for Academic Rigor through Student First Approach Astin (1993) found that holding a job off campus can negatively effect degree completion and working can also have a negative effect on GPA, growth in cultural awareness, college satisfaction and willingness to reenroll in college. While the students I supervise are on campus employees, it is important to me and the department that they succeed academically and put academics first. All meetings, programs, and work related responsibilities are built around class schedules. If needed, extra time is given to complete a job related tasks especially around midterms. In addition, all student staff members are required to meet a minimum GPA requirement of 2.5. Click here to download and view the academic performance agreement student staff are required to complete. |
Combining Curricular and Co-Curricular through Diversity Programs
Learning Reconsidered 2 emphasizes the importance of collaborating with faculty in order to create transformative learning opportunities (ACPA, et al, 2006). In order to integrate learning in the classroom with an experience outside the classroom, I invited faculty to participate in educational and diversity programs at the residence halls. After communicating the purpose of programs like Tunnel of Oppression and The Underground to faculty, many made it part of their class curriculums. Click here to view the letter to faculty.
Educating through Social Justice Week: A Conversation with Barry Black
During my time interning at APU in the Advancement Office, I had the opportunity to plan a forum with guest speaker United States Senate Chaplain Barry Black as part of Social Justice Week. In an effort to increase student involvement, I invited a student leader to participate as the host of the event and introduce Barry Black to the audience. I also coordinated marketing efforts that included online advertising geared toward the student audience. The goal of this program was to bring awareness of Senate Chaplain's role in the lives of
