If you were to design a new University from the ground up, what would it be like?
My ideal University would be a small and close knit community, very much like Chatham.
I would want my University to be an Ivy League black college. It would have various sororities and fraternities open to all that wish to pledge. Thus, hazing would be against the college rules even if it was not against the law in that state. The setting my University would be in is a beach in Florida. The dorm rooms would be like condos with a maximum of four room mates per condo. There would also be housing available for single parents and those who are married. The scholarships would be according to the founder(s) or signifcant people that contributed to the history of the University. This way all of the students can have the choice of whether or not they want to apply, because I don't think it's fair to have a scholarship available to certain students and not others. Also, the standards for being able to apply to the college would consist of: minimum grade point average of 2.5 for undergraduates, 2.7 for transfers, and 3.0 for graduate applicants; an essay of their choice that they feel portrays their personality the most; obviously of African-American decent. There would be a sub departments of Student Activites, Student Affairs, Dining Services, Campus Maintenance, Campus Security, and Admissions.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Reflection 4
What do you think are the most unrealistic expectations placed on Ras by students/residents? Administrators? Why do you think they expect those things, and how will you manage those expectations if chosen to be an RA?
I feel that the most unrealistic expectations placed on R.A.'s by students/residents are that R.A.'s should know everything about any question presented to them. I also, feel that students/residents think that an R.A. only has to concentrate on being an R.A., when in actuality they are college students and much more, just like the other students/residents.
Students/residents most likely expect their R.A. to have an answer to everything, because they figure that if you are an R.A. then you must know everything or at least know a whole lot more than they do as a first year or transfer student. If I am chosen to be an R.A. I would try to clarify and misunderstandings of an R.A. before they occur. I would ask the students/residents what they think the job of an R.A. may consist of and give them feedback, so there will not be misunderstandings throughout the year. This way, I can avoid the negativity that some R.A.'s receive.
Furthermore, students/residents seem to forget/do not realize that R.A.'s are "human" so to speak. R.A.'s are just like them and except they have another/more dominant role in the school. If I am chosen to be an R.A. I would make it known to the students/residents that I am here to help them, but that I also need time for myself just as anyone else does. I would try to make it known that I do have other priorities such as, education and family that will have to come first sometimes if need be.
Those are the two unrealistic expectations that I could see occurring next year, if I were chosen to be an R.A.
I feel that the most unrealistic expectations placed on R.A.'s by students/residents are that R.A.'s should know everything about any question presented to them. I also, feel that students/residents think that an R.A. only has to concentrate on being an R.A., when in actuality they are college students and much more, just like the other students/residents.
Students/residents most likely expect their R.A. to have an answer to everything, because they figure that if you are an R.A. then you must know everything or at least know a whole lot more than they do as a first year or transfer student. If I am chosen to be an R.A. I would try to clarify and misunderstandings of an R.A. before they occur. I would ask the students/residents what they think the job of an R.A. may consist of and give them feedback, so there will not be misunderstandings throughout the year. This way, I can avoid the negativity that some R.A.'s receive.
Furthermore, students/residents seem to forget/do not realize that R.A.'s are "human" so to speak. R.A.'s are just like them and except they have another/more dominant role in the school. If I am chosen to be an R.A. I would make it known to the students/residents that I am here to help them, but that I also need time for myself just as anyone else does. I would try to make it known that I do have other priorities such as, education and family that will have to come first sometimes if need be.
Those are the two unrealistic expectations that I could see occurring next year, if I were chosen to be an R.A.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Reflection 3
What do you think about your SLPI results? Do you think this will help you in your group project and/or as an RA? How?
I feel that my SLPI results were accurate in most of the ratings from others, except for one. I scored myself significantly lower than other observers on the Encourage the Heart portion of the survey. I view myself as quiet and just taking in everything that everyone has to offer. I don't feel that I do a good enough job of letting others know when I am proud of the work that they have. It could also be that I have not really been put in many situations where I would incorporate that skill.
I do think that the SLPI results will help me in the group project. I would concentrate more on the Model the Way portion, because it was one of the lower scores I received on the survey from other observers. I also, agree with the observers that I can be a much better leader, if I were to learn how to incorporate others' opinions and not just stick to one idea from one person. This would lead to encourage from all the group members to share their opinions and not be afraid to speak up.
These results will also help me as an RA, because I now know how others view me as leader. Thus, I can concentrate on making my weaknesses stronger and continue making my strengths better. As an RA, I would make sure all of the residents are comfortable as possible, by having everyone introduce themselves in a group. Then, make sure that everyone had their own input about how to get everyone involved in activities around the hall/apartment or the campus itself.
I feel that my SLPI results were accurate in most of the ratings from others, except for one. I scored myself significantly lower than other observers on the Encourage the Heart portion of the survey. I view myself as quiet and just taking in everything that everyone has to offer. I don't feel that I do a good enough job of letting others know when I am proud of the work that they have. It could also be that I have not really been put in many situations where I would incorporate that skill.
I do think that the SLPI results will help me in the group project. I would concentrate more on the Model the Way portion, because it was one of the lower scores I received on the survey from other observers. I also, agree with the observers that I can be a much better leader, if I were to learn how to incorporate others' opinions and not just stick to one idea from one person. This would lead to encourage from all the group members to share their opinions and not be afraid to speak up.
These results will also help me as an RA, because I now know how others view me as leader. Thus, I can concentrate on making my weaknesses stronger and continue making my strengths better. As an RA, I would make sure all of the residents are comfortable as possible, by having everyone introduce themselves in a group. Then, make sure that everyone had their own input about how to get everyone involved in activities around the hall/apartment or the campus itself.
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