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Seattle University SDA Program Portfolio 2012-13

Artifact List
Artifact Items Letter A Resume Development 1. Resume submitted with application to the SDA Program 2. Current Polished Resume 3. Reflection Sheet B Mission Statements 1. Personal Mission Statement 2. Professional Mission Statements Narrative Description (see instructions for further details) C Best Written Work in the SDA program D 1. Sample #1 & Reflection #1 2. Sample #2 & Reflection #2 3. Sample #3 & Reflection #3 Best Presentation E 1. A PowerPoint/ Prezi presentation 2. Reflection Sheet Beyond Campus: Jesuit Context and Commitment F 1. Reflection Sheet Letters of Promise G 1. Professional Letter & Reflection Sheet 2. Current Student Letter & Reflection Sheet Assessment of 10 Program Learning Outcomes H Research/Programming Development I 1. Research project or professional program 2. Reflection Sheet Professional Development Analysis and Plan J Distinctive Contribution K 1. Selected Contribution 2. Reflection Sheet Reflection Sheet on Portfolio Process L Self Generated X X X X Capstone Class

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Artifact Instructions
Artifact A: Resume Development (1-2 page for reflection) Polished resume, along with the one submitted with your application to the SDA program. In addition, please provide a reflection sheet on your growth/development in this area between the two timepoints. Artifact B: Mission Statements (1 page) Introduction to who you are as a person and a professional (text, pictures, video) that includes your narrative personal and professional mission statements (two different mission statements). Your personal statement articulates what you believe, value, and how you live your life or act towards others regardless of your profession. Make sure to provide illustrative examples with your core values and actions. Your professional mission statement is focuses on how and why you serve your (a) profession and b) students. You can also include some aspects of your personal mission statement, but it should be distinctly different. Make sure to provide illustrative examples with your core values and actions. Artifact C: Narrative Description (3-4 pages) This artifact provides an overview of your experience in the SDA program: 1.) Most important content you have learned from the SDA program, with a particular focus on academic content. In your description identify specific courses, research, texts, leaders in our field. 2.) Most important things you have learned about yourself and how you have changed since you entered the SDA program. 3.) Most important things you have learned from each of your internships. 4.) Most important things you have learned from graduate assistantships or professional jobs you have held as well as professional committees/projects on which you have served. 5.) Implications of your learning for your future professional practice. 6.) A critique of the masters program. 7.) The difference that the context of Jesuit education with your SDA degree has meant for you, personally, professionally, and/or academically. For whom and for what?(Kolvenbach, 2001) will your education and your degree from Seattle University make a difference? Artifact D: Best Written Work in the SDA program (3 pages for reflections) Three samples of your best written work from the SDA program. Three separate courses must be included and at least one written piece must be a scholarly paper with references. In addition, please provide a reflection sheet for each sample assignment on your growth/development (1 page per reflection; 3 pages total)

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Artifact E: Best Presentation (1-2 pages for reflection) A PowerPoint/ Prezi presentation you have created during graduate studies. In addition, please provide a reflection sheet that speaks to your growth/development in this area. Artifact F: Beyond Campus: Jesuit Context and Commitment (1-2 pages for reflections) Evidence that you have demonstrated a commitment to the Jesuit hallmark of engaged learning beyond campus, in the following areas: 1) Global perspective or education 2) Community engagement or service-learning 3) Social justice advocacy. (e.g., experience, program, paper, etc.). In addition, please provide a reflection sheet that speaks to your growth/development in each of these areas. Artifact G: Letters of Promise (2 pages for the reflections) A narrative review of your promise as a student affairs professional, to be written by at least one student in the program and at least one professional in the field (to be chosen by you). In addition, please provide a separate reflection sheet for each letter that speaks to your growth/development as referenced in each letter (1 page reflection per letter; 2 pages total reflections) Artifact H: Assessment of 10 Program Learning Outcomes (3-4 pages) An assessment of how you have grown in relation to each of the 10 program learning outcomes during the program, including when you have been at your best in the program. You will write a narrative reflection paper describing your growth in relation to each of the 10 program learning outcomes (LO). Each description of your growth related to each LO should include your (1) understanding of the definition and dimensions of each LO, (2) connection to student development theory, (3) specific SDA coursework examples (including Capstone), (4) professional practice illustrations, and (5) implication for future professional practice. Lastly, you will provide a concluding paragraph describing when you have been at your best since entering the SDA program relation to these LOs. Artifact I: Research/Programming Development (1-2 pages for reflection) A research project or professional program you have done, or a proposal for research/program you might like to do. In addition, please provide a reflection sheet that speaks to your growth/development in this area. Artifact J: Professional Development Analysis and Plan (3-4 pages for analysis; 1 page for professional development plan) An analysis of the knowledge, skills and competencies you have to practice student affairs administration, along with an action plan for continued professional development as a student affairs administrator.

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After reading professional competency article in the Capstone Course, design your own analysis using the SDA LO or the NASPA/ACPA competencies. Your analysis should be organized into four columns: (a) Relevant competencies identified by our profession (b) Your self-assessed degree of competency (c) Evidence or context of competency, including coursework (include course # and title) and professional practice (include site of specific practice, internship: what and where?; work; what and where?). (d) Future strategies of improvement or development After reviewing your analysis and self assessment, create a one page 5 year action plan for continued professional development as a student affairs administrator. You are encouraged to develop this plan in consultation with your professional mentor(s). Artifact K: Distinctive Contribution (1-2 pages for reflection) A final document that demonstrates a distinctive contribution you have made or created during your degree program for which you are particularly proud (e.g. If you could include one final piece to demonstrate your understanding of the profession or competence in the Student Affairs field, what would that be?). In addition, please provide a reflection sheet that speaks to your growth/development in this area. Artifact L: Reflection on the Portfolio Process (1-2 pages) Your reflection on the value of doing the portfolio.

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SDA LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Understanding the foundations and emerging nature of the Student Affairs profession and higher education 2. Understanding students and student issues 3. Exhibiting professional integrity and ethical leadership in professional practice 4. Understanding and fostering diversity, justice and a sustainable world formed by a global perspective and Jesuit Catholic tradition 5. Adapting student services to specific environments and cultures 6. Developing and demonstrating skills in leadership and collaboration 7. Utilizing assessment, evaluation, technology, and research to improve practice 8. Communicating effectively in speech and in writing 9. Understanding issues surrounding law, policy, finance and governance, and 10. Establishing and enhancing professional identity.