Provide written summary of practicum experience by answering the following questions and providing actual examples:
1. Reflect on your professional growth in this practicum setting and describe this growth.
Areas to focus on: Leadership style, accomplishing goals, independence, lifelong learning, self-reflection
2. How successful were you in actualizing your goals for this practicum?
I was very successful in actualizing this project.
3. Based on your interactions with your supervisor, how do you think this experience has informed your personal supervisory style for the future?
It has allowed me to identify needed areas of growth and improvement.
4. How has this experience impacted your view of Higher Education/Student Affairs?
This practicum experience has allowed me to realize how important each part of the university is reliant upon one another.
5. Has your career trajectory changed?
No, I still would like to teach once I have completed my master’s degree. This experience has only enhanced it further and allowed me the opportunity to see all of what is involved with designing and building an online course.
6. What professional competencies have you acquired that you feel will make you marketable for full-time employment in Student Affairs/Higher Education?
Demonstration of ability to perform administration functions
Ability to develop, implement, and evaluate educational and student based programs
meet deadlines
personal and professional confidence
ability to work with others
ability to work independently
ability to use sound, effective written and oral communication techniques and strategies