Personal Development
The Personal Development domain recognizes the importance of developing an integrated sense of personal identity, a positive sense of self, and a personal code of ethics.
Learning Outcome
Students who participate in Student Affairs programs, activities and services will develop an integrated sense of personal identity, a positive sense of self, and a personal code of ethics.
Descriptors
Identity Development
- Explores own identity and culture (e.g., gender, sexual orientation, racial/ethnic background, socioeconomic status)
- Integrates multiple aspects of personal identity into a coherent whole
- Can articulate how personal identities relate to larger social constructs
Positive Sense of Self
- Explores and articulates the values and principles involved in personal decision-making
- Incorporates ethical reasoning into action
- Develops and articulates a personal belief system while exploring issues of purpose, meaning, and faith
- Develops a personal code of ethics
- Accepts personal accountability
Ethics and Integrity
- Assesses, articulates, and acknowledges personal skills, abilities, and growth areas
- Demonstrates adaptability, persistence, dependability, and resilience
- Seeks and considers feedback from others
- Employs self-reflection to gain insight
- Acts independently, without supervision
- Demonstrates emotional intelligence
Examples of Programs, Activities, and Services
Below are some examples of programs, activities, and services where students can learn about personal development:- Accommodation review meeting (AccessibleNU)
- Administrative and Hearing Panel meetings and outcomes
- Alumni Mock Interview Program
- Brief Alcohol/Drug Screening and Intervention for College Students (BASICS)
- CAPS clinical services and outreach programs
- Career Ambassadors & Graduate Interns
- Career assessments (MBTI, Strong Interest Inventory)
- Career Treks
- Emotional Intelligence Class (CAPS with McCormick)
- Firesides in residential facilities
- Fraternity and Sorority Life Council Transition Retreat
- Fraternity/Sorority councils and chapters
- Greek Leadership Retreat
- Heritage month celebrations
- Inclusion Task Force
- Individual advising & counseling appointments (NCA)
- Individualized academic coaching meetings (AccessibleNU)
- Job/grad school accommodation guidance (AccessibleNU)
- Medical leave and reinstatement process (SASS)
- Men Against Rape and Sexual Assault (MARS) training
- Mock Interviews
- baby直播app Externship Program (NEXT)
- On-going case management in SASS
- Peer Advisor Leadership Training Course
- Pharmacy prescription counseling
- Pre-service Orientation
- RA Affinity Group for staff of color
- RCB New Officer Training
- Real Talk: LGBTQIA Educational Workshop
- Red Watch Band training and facilitator training
- Resident Assistant training
- Service & Slices community engagement program
- Sexual Health and Assault Peer Educators (SHAPE) presentations and facilitator training
- Spiritual care (Religious & Spiritual Life)
- Spiritual initiatives (Religious & Spiritual Life)
- Stress Management Clinic
- Student leader interview processes
- Student leadership trainings
- Sustained Dialogue
- Theater pre-production process
- This We Believe initiative
- True baby直播app Dialogues
- Wellness and Performance Enhancement Workshops
- Wildcat Welcome Program
- Wildcats Advancing Total Campus Wellness (WATCH) training
- Women in Leadership program