[PDF] Relationships Among Professional Involvement Supervision Style Mentoring And Professional Preparation On The Professional Identity Of Graduate Students And New Professionals In Student Affairs eBook

Author : Edward C. Pittman
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Page : 98 pages
File Size : 34,71 MB
Release : 2013
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This correlational study examined the professional identity of graduate students and new professionals in student affairs. Specifically, this study examined critical factors that influence the identity development of student affairs professionals. Professional identity was defined as the relatively stable and ingrained self-concept of beliefs, values, attributes, and experiences in terms of which people define themselves in a professional role. A basic assumption was that professional identity forms over time with different experiences and meaningful feedback that allowed people to develop insight about their core and salient preferences and values (Ibarra, 1999; Schein, 1978). A critical process in the professional identity development process of a work group is the socialization of new members (Arminio, 2011). Socialization into a profession can begin with formal training (such as graduate preparation programs); mentors; peers, supervisors, and colleagues who serve as reference groups; and membership of a professional association (Arminio, 2011). Professional identity was selected as the dependent variable to be measured in this study. Independent variables of professional involvement, supervision style, mentoring, and professional preparation were selected because they have the greatest likelihood of predicting professional identity, based on previous research. A standard multiple regression was used to determine whether and to what extent certain critical factors influenced professional identity. Two separate regressions were analyzed for graduate students and new professionals in student affairs to determine whether the identified critical factors predicted professional identity for these two groups. Results of the study show that all three critical factors significantly predict the professional identity development of graduate students. Supervision style significantly predicted the professional identity development of new student affairs professionals. Implications and recommendations for future research and student affairs practice are provided.

Author : Steven M. Janosik
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 40,12 MB
Release : 2004-11-23
Category : Education
ISBN : 1135465452

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This handbook explains the rationale behind supervised practice, and addresses design, supervision, and ethical components that are relevant to both faculty teaching supervised practice courses and supervisors overseeing students on-site.

Author : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 307 pages
File Size : 21,22 MB
Release : 2020-01-24
Category : Education
ISBN : 0309497299

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Mentorship is a catalyst capable of unleashing one's potential for discovery, curiosity, and participation in STEMM and subsequently improving the training environment in which that STEMM potential is fostered. Mentoring relationships provide developmental spaces in which students' STEMM skills are honed and pathways into STEMM fields can be discovered. Because mentorship can be so influential in shaping the future STEMM workforce, its occurrence should not be left to chance or idiosyncratic implementation. There is a gap between what we know about effective mentoring and how it is practiced in higher education. The Science of Effective Mentorship in STEMM studies mentoring programs and practices at the undergraduate and graduate levels. It explores the importance of mentorship, the science of mentoring relationships, mentorship of underrepresented students in STEMM, mentorship structures and behaviors, and institutional cultures that support mentorship. This report and its complementary interactive guide present insights on effective programs and practices that can be adopted and adapted by institutions, departments, and individual faculty members.

Author : Roger 'Mitch' Nasser
Publisher : IAP
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 47,25 MB
Release : 2023-06-01
Category : Education
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This book will discuss the intersection of personal identity, professional identity, and positionality with supervision techniques. The structure of the text will outline historical contexts to supervision, development of models, connection to identity, and impact of position while providing a framework for self-reflection. Various populations including new professionals, middle managers, senior administrators, faculty, and graduate students will connect to the themes of the text. Readers will benefit from self-reflection, review, and understanding. Identity in Supervision: Understanding Who Works for You and Who You Work for in Higher Education, will introduce faculty, staff, administrators, and graduate students in higher education to the intersection of identity and positionality to the supervision experience. Specifically, this publication centers on understanding the people behind the positions and how best to support them. The text is constructed in four sections. Section 1: Understanding Supervision in Higher Education contains chapters, which provide an overview of supervision. This overview is essential as later chapters examine specific populations and positions. Section 2: The Impact of Identity on Supervision in Higher Education includes chapters, which ask readers to reflect on how their own identities impact their supervision experience and the experience of their colleagues. Section 3: The Impact of Professional Experience on supervision reviews the specific needs of professionals at different experience levels. Readers will improve their understanding of both those they supervise and their supervisors. Finally, Section 4: The Impact of Functional Area on Supervision contains chapters reviewing the specific needs of professionals in positions in residence life, academic advising, judicial affairs, etc. Supervisors will find this section useful in understanding and supporting these professionals. Each chapter will conclude with two or three reflection questions supporting application. As a result of engaging with this text, readers will be better equipped to understand the impact of identity, experience, and functional area on supervision. They will learn techniques to improve their current practice, reflect on their own needs, and combine ideas from chapters to provide a better experience for all employees. ENDORSEMENTS: "Higher education and student affairs professionals deserve skilled supervisors. Our organizations rely on excellence from professionals and yet, the preparation of supervisors has been sorely lacking in this field. Roger 'Mitch' Nasser, and the contributors of this text, weave together a compelling set of resources and insights that help supervisors and those who report to them to think through how to best build a good relationship. This text can and should be used by professionals at all levels to inform our practice. This resource balances theory, practice, story, and inspiration to progress the field into a new way of honoring the identities that inform the critical relationship between staff and supervisor." — Molly A. Schaller, Saint Louis University "Believe me, this book from the intro on was 'the truth' . I wish I had this before I started supervising. This book is a tool for all of us." — Jerome Holland, Jr , Regis University "Dr. Nasser has gathered a thoughtful mix of quality emerging and seasoned professionals, practitioners and scholars, as well as authors representing a myriad of social identities and functional areas who offer deep insights into one of the most important competencies in higher education practice. This will be the one book I use to teach about supervision." — Tracy Davis , Western Illinois University "This book is long overdue, I only wish I had it sooner! From the sharing of personal narrative, to the deep review of theories on supervision, this book brings the perfect blend of theory and practice to the forefront of our work. It is a “must have” on your shelf for reference and use." — Laura L. Arroyo, University of Colorado Boulder

Author : Lisa L. Tsoi Hoshmand
Publisher : State University of New York Press
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 14,85 MB
Release : 1994-08-16
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 1438407092

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This book approaches professional inquiry in psychology from a perspective that integrates research and practice and prepares students for the diversity of methods employed in the field. It examines a broad range of models and methods of inquiry in both research and practice and provides a framework for linking issues of knowledge to the special context of professional psychology. Guided by a vision of psychology as a self-critical discipline and a reflective profession, Hoshmand provides a pluralistic perspective on inquiry, including alternative paradigms, for the professional education of clinical, counseling, consulting, and other practicing psychologists as reflective scientist-practitioners. She gives special attention to the cognitive development and knowledge processes of the professional and offers suggestions for professional training and mechanisms of teaching and learning.

Author : Amy B. Wilson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 31,71 MB
Release : 2019-09-17
Category : Education
ISBN : 0429013523

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Inclusive Supervision in Student Affairs provides a new, action-oriented model that addresses what supervisors should do to create more inclusive environments for all staff and to help inform socially just practice. Grounded in theory and research and framed through the lens of continuous professional development and personal growth, this book helps Student Affairs professionals at all levels develop effective leadership skills that demonstrate multicultural competence. Providing a conceptual model and self-assessment tool to enhance professionals’ preparation for supervision, this book also helps readers reflect upon their own capacity to enact an inclusive supervisory approach through the use of case studies and end-of-chapter questions.

Author : Stacy M. Fisher
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Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,22 MB
Release : 2022
Category : Education, Higher
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In one's professional journey, the supervisor is key to the growth and development of the team as a whole and individual staff members. The ability of the supervisor to build relationships, provide ongoing training, and give critical and timely feedback is tantamount to that staff member's skill development, overall experience, and ultimately success in the role. For graduate assistants, particularly those in the field of student affairs, where attrition levels are often high, this supervisory relationship is vital. This research study focused on the role supervision played in the professional development of graduate assistants in student affairs, particularly in residence life. Specifically, this qualitative case study explored how graduate students experienced supervision while working in their residence life assistantships. Further, this study examined these supervisory relationships as a factor of attrition in residence life. Qualitative data was collected through interviews with seven recent graduates from higher education and student affairs master's programs. Participants had 0-5 years of professional experience working in their chosen field since earning their masters' degree while serving as residence life graduate assistants at universities in the mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions of the United States. Additionally, The researcher invited participants to share artifacts from their experiences, including expectations and evaluations received. This study is essential to the practice of student affairs professionals as it may provide insight into the supervisory practice and skill development of current and future professionals. This study may also guide professionals to improve the quality of supervision provided to graduate assistants during this crucial phase of their career development, which, in turn, may lead to lower attrition rates. The literature review conducted included an examination of residence life assistantships; factors surrounding the development of supervisory relationships; supervision practices, including socialization and orientation; and supervision theories. The themes and patterns discovered through the literature were applied to the research questions to determine the relationship between the initial perceptions and provide recommendations on improving supervisory practices to enhance the experience of graduate students in residence life and lower attrition rates.

Author : Caitlin Codding
Publisher :
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 22,85 MB
Release : 2019
Category : Academic achievement
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The student affairs profession is a challenging and growing field, which requires an advanced level of competence in many areas (Cooper, Mitchell, Eckerle, & Martin, 2016). Professionals with five years or less of experience are the future of the profession and are estimated to compromise approximately 15–20% of the student affairs population (Renn & Hodges, 2007). The reality that between 20–40% of student affairs professionals leave within the first six years of their employment, has led to an ongoing concern regarding attrition and job satisfaction (Davis & Cooper, 2017). This study examined the relationship between the perception of synergistic supervision, job satisfaction and commitment to the profession for new professionals in student affairs. The research was guided by five questions to address potential relationships among perceived synergistic supervision, job satisfaction and four factors of commitment to the profession, and a potential relationship between the supervisor or supervisee demographics and perceived synergistic supervision, affective commitment and normative commitment. This correlational quantitative research collected data from new student affairs professionals affiliated with NASPA from institutions throughout the United States. A multi-component survey questionnaire gathered demographic data (N = 444) about the supervisor and supervised, then utilized the Synergistic Supervision Scale (Saunders, Cooper, Winston, & Chernow, 2000), job satisfaction questions (Job Descriptive Index, n.d.), and organizational commitment tools (Meyer, Allen, & Smith, 1993) to address research questions. Data analysis included Pearson correlations and multiple ANOVA and t-tests to determine potential relationships. Significant correlations were found between perceived synergistic supervision and job satisfaction and affective commitment, but not with continuance, normative, or professional involvement commitment. Significant findings among job satisfaction and afffective and normative commitment, as well as between affective,normative and continuance commitment were presented. A majority of demographic results were not statistically significant for synergistic supervision, affective or normative commitment. Significance was found with affective commitment levels and gender and supervisor professional level. The results of this research will hopefully improve the supervision and professional development for entry-level professionals to increase their long-term success in the field of student affairs in higher education.

Author : C. Wayne Perry
Publisher : Universal-Publishers
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 38,91 MB
Release : 2011-07-11
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ISBN : 1612337643

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While distance education is solidly entrenched in the American educational scene, clinical training using distance learning technology is not yet so clearly accepted. A review of the literature found very few studies of the use of Internet technology for clinical training. This study used semi-structured interviews combined with Giorgi's method of phenomenological analysis of experiences of students and site supervisors involved in the Amridge University clinical training program. The purpose of the study was to examine the process by which master's degree students are able to construct their professional identity in a virtual environment. Both supervisors and students reported phenomenological evidence that professional identity can in fact be constructed through group interactions based in an Internet class experience.