Running Head: PORTFOLIO PROCESS ASSESSMENT

Artifact K: Portfolio Process Assessment Eden Tullis Seattle University

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The portfolio process was restorative; it made me grateful and accomplished to finish my student journey. There is no denying that I thrive off the learning experience, but I am ready to cross this finish line because I have given my mental, spiritual, and personal self to academics for 18 years now. The Student Development Administration (SDA) program established a grounding and transformative experience that will help me transition into the role of new professional. With creativity, intentionally, and community, I persisted through the SDA portfolio. My need for creativity was such a prominent lesson because the development of the portfolio required large-scale landscape. There were many small pieces to gather and focus on, but I became attached to creating a website that connected all my experiences and beliefs to create this statement of Faith and Compassionate Action. The theme will be a frame of reference I take with me as I progress as a professional; it holds me accountable to defining and maintaining my values. Approaching this process with intentionality was the second lesson. It has been difficult to express my views, but I wanted to be authentic about being an advocate of social justice and human rights. Some of my principles may not align with friends and family, but having the courage to be forthcoming only makes me feel more whole. I care about showing gratitude to everyone who has molded me into the person I have become, no matter the differences, and I care about preserving the relationships I have in Seattle and back home. Others should know that I show up holistically in relationships and at work because my faith strengthens me to act and respond with my heart.

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The third lesson of community was evolutionary. I naturally grew close to my peers in the fall Capstone Seminar course, and then we began meeting outside of class to work on portfolio together. Whether it was motivational support or just helping each other through the complexities of the process, I was uplifted and inspired. It is a unique privilege to be in community with individuals who test my capabilities but give me the mercy to make mistakes and struggle with questions I am still finding answers to. I am ultimately appreciative of those committee members supporting me through this process, too. They have influenced my practice in some fashion and held me accountable to goals. In closing, my process for tackling the culminating portfolio lends itself to the nature of SDA. Reflection has allowed me to have creative freedom, and I feel proud of my salient identities and beliefs so as to be assertive with what is most important to me. As I leave this community, I am more aware of my intentionally and approach. My intellect and spirit are fulfilled; I took on the challenge and commitment of this program, and now, the growth is coming to fruition.