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Artifact C1: Research and Scholarship

ARTIFACT INTRODUCTION

Context

This entry contains my Legal Memo assignment for course SDAD 5800: Higher Education Law. I collaborated with a fellow SDA peer to assess Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 in relation to institutions providing equitable and accessible support for students with varying disabilities during the Coronavirus pandemic

Demonstrable Skills

This entry demonstrates my ability to engage in thoughtful and intentional research practices to further my understanding of an unfamiliar area of higher education. I was also able to conduct an analysis of this federal law and include current research pertaining to the changing needs of students with disabilities.

Learning Outcomes

#2. Understanding students and student issues

#3. Exhibiting professional integrity and ethical leadership in professional practice

#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.

Artifact C2: Reflection

ARTIFACT INTRODUCTION

Context

This entry contains my Philosophy Paper Phase III for course SDAD 5400: Student Development Theory in which I illustrated which theories best aligned with my values as a student affairs practitioner.

Demonstrable Skills

This entry demonstrates my ability to define student development theories that reflect my values as an educator that are supported by real life professional experiences and literature.

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

#10. Establishing and enhancing professional identity

Artifact C3: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)

ARTIFACT INTRODUCTION

Context

This entry contains my Critical Analysis of an Equity Plan for course SDAD 5910: Diversity & Inclusion in Higher Education in which I assessed the equity plan for Blackburn College in Carlinville, Illinois. Throughout the course, we learned critical information pertaining to not only why diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are important, but how to go about incorporating DEI into educational practices authentically and intentionally.

Demonstrable Skills

This entry demonstrates my ability to incorporate a diversity, equity, and inclusion lense to assess the equity plan using Strength, Weakness, Opportunity, and Threat (SWOT) analysis framework.

Learning Outcomes

#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

#10. Establishing and enhancing professional identity