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Being a Supportive Partner in a Developmental Journey

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Russell Aivazian

This document outlines a presentation about being a supportive partner in the developmental journey of students and staff. It discusses developmental theories like Perry's scheme of intellectual and ethical development and Chickering's theory of identity development. It explains how staff can aid the development of their supervisors, residents, and peers. Staff are encouraged to understand that everyone develops at different speeds and to find ways to give and receive constructive feedback carefully. A good team member understands strengths and areas for growth, is willing to learn from others, and recognizes their role in their team's development.

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Being a Supportive Partner in the Developmental Journey RA/LCA Winter Training 2015 Russell Aivazian & Lisa Rogers
What is a Developmental Journey?
As a result of this presentation, student staff will be able to: Articulate their role as a partner in the developmental journey of their staff members and peers. Identify skills to utilize when acting as a partner on the developmental journey. Identify the ways in which their role in the developmental journey varies in the context of different relationships. Become familiar with foundational developmental theories in Higher Education and understand how they can apply theory to their own development and the development of others. Learning Outcomes
Dualism Multiplicity Relativism Commitment Perrys Scheme of Intellectual and Ethical Development
Developing Competence Managing Emotions Moving through Autonomy toward Interdependence Developing Mature Interpersonal Relationships Establishing Identity Developing Purpose Developing Integrity Chickerings Theory of Identity Development
Identify three areas where you have grown personally or within the position over the past five months. Why were these areas of growth for you? In other words, how did you identify those areas? Who aided in your growth? How did they help you grow? YOUR Developmental Journey
your supervisor your residents your peers Understanding the Developmental Partnership with:
In your role, it is reasonable to expect that you will get professional/personal development from your supervisor. They are here to hold you accountable to your job, give feedback, provide support, and assistance. Through 1:1s and staff meetings, your development is aided. ...Your Supervisor
RAs and LCAs are a primary resource for residents and must be familiar with the operations, programs, and services provided by the Department of Residence Life, Division of Student Development, and other University departments. RAs and LCAs establish rapport with residents on their floor or community through attentive listening, genuine care and support, awareness of student needs, and appropriate consultation and referral. ...Your Residents
As a member of the Department of Residence Life, it is vital that each RA/LCA actively contributes to staff meetings, hall programs, and department-wide programs and processes. It is necessary for RAs and LCAs to work closely with peers, RDs, and ARDs to establish proper communication, consistency, efficiency, and support. ...Your Peers & Fellow Staff
What are the qualities of a good team member? What is your staffs greatest need for this semester? What do YOU need from your staff in order to implement the Action Plan from your evaluation? Supporting Your Team
Understands your journey and is willing to share theirs. Knows and communicates strengths and areas for growth with team members. Is willing to learn from others. Is understanding that everyone has varying strengths and speeds of development. Finds ways to give and receive constructive feedback with care. A good team member...
This isnt easy... Developmental partnerships are context-dependent. Dont sell your team members short... Recognize your role in the development of your staff/team, regardless of your title or year. Getting to know your team members is crucial to building good partnerships. Key Takeaways
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Being a Supportive Partner in a Developmental Journey

  • 1. Being a Supportive Partner in the Developmental Journey RA/LCA Winter Training 2015 Russell Aivazian & Lisa Rogers
  • 2. What is a Developmental Journey?
  • 3. As a result of this presentation, student staff will be able to: Articulate their role as a partner in the developmental journey of their staff members and peers. Identify skills to utilize when acting as a partner on the developmental journey. Identify the ways in which their role in the developmental journey varies in the context of different relationships. Become familiar with foundational developmental theories in Higher Education and understand how they can apply theory to their own development and the development of others. Learning Outcomes
  • 4. Dualism Multiplicity Relativism Commitment Perrys Scheme of Intellectual and Ethical Development
  • 5. Developing Competence Managing Emotions Moving through Autonomy toward Interdependence Developing Mature Interpersonal Relationships Establishing Identity Developing Purpose Developing Integrity Chickerings Theory of Identity Development
  • 6. Identify three areas where you have grown personally or within the position over the past five months. Why were these areas of growth for you? In other words, how did you identify those areas? Who aided in your growth? How did they help you grow? YOUR Developmental Journey
  • 7. your supervisor your residents your peers Understanding the Developmental Partnership with:
  • 8. In your role, it is reasonable to expect that you will get professional/personal development from your supervisor. They are here to hold you accountable to your job, give feedback, provide support, and assistance. Through 1:1s and staff meetings, your development is aided. ...Your Supervisor
  • 9. RAs and LCAs are a primary resource for residents and must be familiar with the operations, programs, and services provided by the Department of Residence Life, Division of Student Development, and other University departments. RAs and LCAs establish rapport with residents on their floor or community through attentive listening, genuine care and support, awareness of student needs, and appropriate consultation and referral. ...Your Residents
  • 10. As a member of the Department of Residence Life, it is vital that each RA/LCA actively contributes to staff meetings, hall programs, and department-wide programs and processes. It is necessary for RAs and LCAs to work closely with peers, RDs, and ARDs to establish proper communication, consistency, efficiency, and support. ...Your Peers & Fellow Staff
  • 11. What are the qualities of a good team member? What is your staffs greatest need for this semester? What do YOU need from your staff in order to implement the Action Plan from your evaluation? Supporting Your Team
  • 12. Understands your journey and is willing to share theirs. Knows and communicates strengths and areas for growth with team members. Is willing to learn from others. Is understanding that everyone has varying strengths and speeds of development. Finds ways to give and receive constructive feedback with care. A good team member...
  • 13. This isnt easy... Developmental partnerships are context-dependent. Dont sell your team members short... Recognize your role in the development of your staff/team, regardless of your title or year. Getting to know your team members is crucial to building good partnerships. Key Takeaways