Values, Philosophy, and History

“The Values, Philosophy, and History competency area involves knowledge, skills, and dispositions that connect the history, philosophy, and values of the student affairs profession to one’s current professional practice. This competency area embodies the foundations of the profession from which current and future research, scholarship, and practice will change and grow. The commitment to demonstrating this competency area ensures that our present and future practices are informed by an understanding of the profession’s history, philosophy, and values” (ACPA & NASPA, 2015, p. 18).

“Articulate the historical contexts of institutional types and functional areas within higher education and student affairs” (NASPA & ACPA, 2015, p. 18)

During my time in College Student Personnel (CSP) 6010: Foundations and Functions of CSP I read and discussed topics related to the historical context of the student affairs profession. Additionally, I engaged with presentations about various functional areas and presented on the LGBT Programs and Services functional area.

“Engage in service to the profession and to student affairs professional associations” (NASPA & ACPA, 2015, p. 19)

In order to serve both ACPA and NASPA, I reviewed program proposals for their 2018 national conferences. Additionally, I continue to look for engagement opportunities with these and other organizations to further my service.
Since October 2017, I have been serving as a member of the Communications and Marketing Committee within the Great Lakes Association for College and University Housing Officers (GLACUHO). This has allowed me to grow as a professional while also serving the association and the larger housing profession.

“Identify other countries’ history and development of student affairs practice” (NASPA & ACPA, 2015, p. 19)

During the CSP 6940: International Perspectives on Higher Education and Student Affairs - South Africa course, I read about and presented on various aspects of student affairs within South Africa. Additionally, when visiting South Africa, I heard from many professionals at various institutions about the history and practices of student affairs in their country.

American College Personnel Association & National Association of Student Personnel Administrators. (2015). Professional competency areas for student affairs practitioners. Washington, DC: Authors. Retrieved from http://www.naspa.org/images/uploads/main/ACPA_NASPA_Professional_Competencies_FINAL.pdf