Student Development
"What is 'student development' about? In a nutshell:
- we provide opportunities for students to achieve competence in academic and non-academic arenas.
- we challenge them while also providing support.
- we teach them how to manage emotions, from anger to self-esteem and everything in between.
- we help them become autonomous so that they are no longer dependent but, rather, interdependent, on others.
- we encourage them to determine who they really are on many levels.
- we support the development of positive relationships, including those with friends, partners, and diverse individuals.
- we help students identify and pursue their purpose.
- we offer assistance as they develop their values and figure out what they stand for.
Many members of the campus community are involved in the student development process on a daily basis. They include:
- faculty members
- orientation guides
- student leaders
- career services professionals
- campus counselors
- academic support services
- student activities staff
- campus ministry personnel
- support staff
- coaches
- student affairs staff and many more!
Self-resonsibility is one of the most important things your student can learn at college. It may initially take some trial and error for the lessons to kick in but, once they do, your student will have learned a valuable fact: no one is responsible for your life but you.
We expect students to take responsibility for their own lives. For example, they are responsible for:
- their behavioral choices
- following the rules
- academic honesty
- personal integrity
- developing healthy study, eating and sleep habits
- seeking academic assistance when needed
- being a positive member of the campus community
That's why it's not up to you to "fix' things when something happens. Many people are available to your student to help him/her right a wrong. As long as students take responsibility for their choices and actions, they'll find support every step of the way."
Source: A New Chapter: How Parents Fit Into Their Students' Lives At College. Copyright: PaperClip Communications.
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