Fieldwork: Athletics
Description: My fieldwork will be completed at
California State University, Fullerton (CSUF). I will be working in the
Athletic Department, particularly within Academic Advising Services. As I
gain experience in Athletics, I hope to see if this is an area I want to
eventually work in. As a former student-athlete I understand the struggle
and balance of not only excelling in your sport, but also excelling in your
academics. Connecting my love for sports and the passion to help and
reach students is another reason why I want to pursue a career in this field.
Semester: Spring 2013
Learning Domains: Leadership, Education,
& Personal Development
Learning Outcomes:
SWiBAT: Facilitate an
effective workshop regarding academic survival skills for student-athletes and
assess student learning.
SWIBAT: Interpret and
explain the Academic Progress Report (APR) as it pertains to Academic Services
Assessment Rubric
Advanced
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Competent
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Basic
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Needs Improvement
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SLO #1
Student will
facilitate an effective workshop regarding academic survival skills for
student-athletes and asses student learning
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Student facilitated an effective workshop regarding academic
survival skills for student-athletes, assessed students learning, and revised
the workshop based upon the assessment
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Student facilitated an
effective workshop regarding academic survival skills for student-athletes
and assessed students learning
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Student facilitated a
workshop, but did not assess students learning
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Student did not
facilitate a workshop
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SLO #2
Student will interpret
and explain the Academic Progress Report (APR) as it pertains to Academic
Services
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Student interpreted
and explained the Academic Progress Report (APR) as it pertained to Academic
Services. Student also taught a lesson on Academic Progress Report
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Student interpreted and explained the Academic Progress Report
(APR) as it pertained to Academic Services
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Student interpreted
the Academic Progress Report
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Student did not interpret
the Academic Progress Report
|
Reflection:
I enjoyed my experience in Athletics Academic Services. Two of my goals
for my fieldwork were to facilitate a workshop on academic survival skills and
learn about APR. For my first learning objective I would be Advanced. When
talking with one of the advisers about facilitating a workshop on academic
survival she was excited and said I would present to the men’s basketball team.
The workshop focused on time management, learning styles, note and test taking
strategies, and plagiarism. The workshop was created for one hour. As I
presented to the basketball team, based upon my assessment of the climate in
the classroom; I learned one hour was too long, so break up the information to
30 minute sessions. Also, to keep thinking ways to keep the students engaged
and involved.
For my second learning objective I would be Competent. Although I went
into my fieldwork with basic knowledge of APR, my fieldwork allowed me a chance
to not only learns more about APR, but APR is important and how it affects not
only the department, but also the institution. APR is based off of points and only
student-athletes who are on scholarship. You receive 2 points per semester for
each student. Student-athlete receives 1 point for retention and a1 point for eligibility,
which is why academics are important. Also, if a student transfer and the GPA are
below the required amount, you will lose a point. I understand the basics of
APR, but I am still learning.
ACPA Conference
Description: I will be attending the American College
Personnel Association (ACPA) conference in March; my first national
conference. I am looking forward to getting involved, networking, and
participating in the job placement exchange. My goal is to make the most out of
this experience.
Semester: Spring 2013
Learning Domains: Professional Development, Leadership, Education
Learning Outcomes:
SWiBAT: Student
will be able to network with 5 people at the ACPA conference
SWiBAT: Student will
participate in a discussion at a workshop at the ACPA conference.
Assessment Rubric
Advanced
|
Competent
|
Basic
|
Needs Improvement
|
|
SLO #1
Student will be able
to network with 5 people at the ACPA conference
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Student networked and followed up with 5 people
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Student will be able
to network with 5 people at the ACPA conference
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Student networked with
3 people
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Student did not
network with anyone
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SLO #2
Student will
participate in a discussion at a workshop at the ACPA conference
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Student participated in a discussion at a workshop at the ACPA
conference and took time to reflect
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Student participated
in a discussion at a workshop at the ACPA conference
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Student attended a
workshop at the ACPA conference
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Student did not attend
a workshop at the ACPA conference
|
Evidence:
Reflection:
ACPA was my first national conference and it was not only a great
experience, but inspiring. For one, since ACPA partnered with NIRSA, there were
thousands of people there. Since this was first national conference I attended the
pre-conference workshop: Summit for African American Men and Woman. While
attending the pre-conference I was able to meet different people, hear stories and
advice from the pane, and listen to great speakers share their experiences and
journey as an African American Male and Female in Student Affairs.
For both student learning objectives, I would be advanced. When I sat
down to reflect on my experience ay ACPA, I was proud of myself. I believe it
is important to network and make connections, but since I was attending the
pre-conference without knowing anyone in advance, I was nervous. I walked in
and sat close to the front and observed, but I knew I had to step out of my
comfort zone and meet people. So, I introduced myself and started talking to
people around me. Then as an activity they had us get out of our seats and meet
someone new and sit next to them. In the process of meeting more than five new people
at the pre-conference and more people throughout the conference, I was received
at least 15 business cards. To make sure I remembered who the person was, I
write down how and why I met them on the back of the card. When I got home, I
e-mailed contacted each person via e-mail.
In the classroom, I am usually quite. Many times I am observing and listening
to other people’s comments, while at the same time thinking about my response
before I say it. At times I will respond when I just have to say something. At
the conference, I wanted to make sure I was involved in the discussions. Involvement
could be sharing my experience or asking questions. For the pre-conference I
had a chance to share valuable advice I was once given with someone who is
about to be a first-time mom and was nervous. The young lady asked questions for
anyone to answer regarding a new chapter in her life: she is about graduate
from UCLA, her and her husband is expecting their first child in July, and they
are moving to Texas. So she was worried about support since she will not be surrounded
by her immediate family. I shared with her that if you are at a place where
family is not near or available to help, and then you have to create “your
village”. You have to create that support system and it may take your research
now, before you arrive to Texas. I shared how I am I mom with twin 2-year old
boys and I had to create my support system to make it work and that it is
possible. It may be difficult, but it is possible. I then talked with her after
and gave her more specific ways to help create tat support system and just
encouraged her, because I could tell she was nervous, which is normal.
Poster Presentation
Description: One of my goals as a Masters student is to
present at a conference. In one of my classes, Spring 2012, we had to do a
group research project and our topic was Former Foster Youth. We recently
presented at the Research Symposium at Cal State Fullerton and plan to submit a
proposal to present at a Regional or National conference this year.
Semester: Spring 2013
Learning Domains: Education, Social Justice & Advocacy,
Personal Development
Learning Outcome:
SWiBAT: Submit a
proposal to present at a regional or national conference.
Assessment Rubric
Advanced
|
Competent
|
Basic
|
Needs Improvement
|
|
SLO #1
Submit a proposal to
present at a regional or national conference
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Student submitted a
proposal to present at a regional or national conference and began
the process to have the groups research published
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Student submitted a
proposal to present at a regional or national conference
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Student discussed submitting a proposal, but did not submit
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Student did not submit
a proposal
|
Evidence:
 |
| Poster Presentation |
Reflection:
It was not until the beginning part of my second year into the program that
I found myself wanting to get more involved; whether it was taking on a leadership
position, doing research, or presenting at a conference. When one of our
professors asked us to present at California State University Research
Symposium for the College of Education, I was excited.
At the Research Symposium, we were able to share our research on Former
Foster Youth and answer questions anyone had regarding our research. One person
shared how they are foster parent and her experience with her daughter, which
was positive.
Throughout the semester our group talked about submitting a proposal to
present at a regional or national conference, but that has not happened yet;
therefore, I would be at Basic regarding my learning objectives. The group talked
about days we should get together to meet and talk about the conferences we
want to submit and days everyone could get together to meet, but nothing has
happened yet. Hopefully after graduation, those who are still interested can
meet together and we can decide if it something we still wants to do.
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