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Overall, including both the portfolio and the portfolio conversation, how well do
you feel you demonstrated accomplishment of the SDA program’s learning
outcomes:
Comments:
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■ Exemplary ■Advanced ■Clear/Direct ■Some ■ Inadequate
illustration of illustration of illustration of illustration of the illustration of the
Quality of the Narrative the outcome the outcome the outcome outcome outcome
Learning Outcome
■Exemplary ■Advanced ■Deep/Critical ■Obvious/Appare ■ Inadequate
reflection reflection reflection nt reflection reflection
■Exemplary ■Advanced ■ S
trong ■Some synthesis ■Limited
synthesis of synthesis of synthesis of of curricular and synthesis of
curricular and curricular and curricular and co-curricular curricular and
co-curricular co-curricular co-curricular experiences co-curricular
experiences experiences experiences experiences
■ Exemplary ■ Advanced style, ■ Strong style, ■ Inconsistent
style, structure and structure and structure and style, structure and ■ Inadequate
organization of organization of organization of organization of style, structure and
narrative narrative narrative narrative organization of
narrative
SDA Outcome #1:
Understanding the
foundations and
emerging nature of the 5 4 3 2 1
Student Affairs profession
and higher education
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Understanding issues
surrounding law, policy,
5 4 3 2 1
finance and governance,
and
SDA Outcome #10:
Establishing and
5 4 3 2 1
enhancing professional
identity.
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Reflection
The portfolio process has been a time of deeper reflection and critical self-analysis in
regards to my readiness and growth as a student affairs practitioner. I am proud of the strengths
and areas of growth I identified and articulated, both in my learning outcome narratives and in
grateful for the opportunity to tap into my creative side and the reflective state it allowed me to
be in as I prepare for my job search. Engaging with the portfolio process also taught me a few
The first thing I learned from this process was the necessity to manage my time well. I
chose to take SDAD 5900 during the fall quarter, which provided me time and space to work on
my portfolio and complete half of it prior to winter break. I had all of winter break and the
beginning of winter quarter to continue working on my website, compiling artifacts, and writing
my learning outcomes; however, it was challenging to do that with two classes, a very busy
season in my graduate assistantship, and another part-time job. My ability to advocate and
prioritize for myself was tested. I had to set new boundaries for myself, such as setting time
limits for each task so that I could continue move each assignment/project along.
Another lesson that I learned, with the feedback from my portfolio committee, was that
storytelling is both effective and a large part of my professional identity. I identified storytelling
as a part of my cultural capital in several courses throughout the SDA program, but I questioned
how I could integrate that into my work. Through the reflection that came along with the
portfolio process, I was able to see how stories help me to learn from others. Furthermore, I saw
how I share narratives in order to uplift the student voice and bring them to the forefront. This is
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something I always strive to do, and the committee’s affirmation allowed me to recognize this
strength I possess.
The final lesson I learned from the portfolio process is that I need to find a way to express
and a woman have influenced the way I think humility should be expressed; and unfortunately,
that often comes off as having a lack of confidence. This has been my experience in my job
search and interview process as well. I know that I often produce great work and results, but I
quickly dismiss it with self-deprecating comments. Upon reflection and feedback from my
committee, I will begin to express the confidence I have in myself as an educator and student
Overall, I am thankful for this portfolio process and proud of the work I shared with my
committee and the SDA community. The support and challenge I received from everyone was
what I needed to reflect on and share my narrative about my time in the SDA program. I am
looking forward to taking all of these lessons with me as I continue my work as an educator.