Running head: THREE YEAR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 1
Artifact F: Three-Year Professional Development and Action Plan
Rachel Fielding
Seattle University
Artifact F: Three-Year Professional Development and Action Plan
Year Professional Development NASPA/ACPA
Competency Areas
Addressed
2018-2019 Obtain a full-time position in Student Affairs which incorporates direct student Personal & Ethical
contact and the opportunity to expand my knowledge and skills related to advising, Foundations; Advising
supporting, and guiding individuals and groups & Supporting; Student
Utilize networking skills to make meaningful connections with campus partners at Learning &
institution of employment; gain a clear understanding of campus climate Development;
o Find a mentor on my campus who works in a separate office – preferably Assessment, Evaluation
another functional area of interest & Research;
Utilize theory, research, and assessment to inform my work; remain aware and Law, Policy, &
knowledgeable of emerging trends in higher education Governance;
Engage with NASPA New Professionals and Graduate Students Knowledge History, Philosophy &
Community to expand my professional network outside my institution Values
Maintain active relationships with mentors by checking in at least tri-yearly
2019 – 2020 Reflect on first year of work to identify strengths and areas for continued growth Personal & Ethical
and development; develop goals for second year in position Foundations; Advising
Obtain certification in crisis prevention, intervention, and management to & Supporting; Human
strengthen crisis response skills; familiarize self with campus crisis policies & Organizational
Seek opportunities to enhance conduct experience by hearing and adjudicating Resources; Social
cases and assigning/overseeing developmental sanctions Justice & Inclusion;
Serve on a campus committee focused on equity, diversity, and inclusion to further Assessment, Evaluation
strengthen skills in multicultural competence and ability to understand and meet the & Research; History,
unique needs of the students within my institution/region Philosophy & Values
Attend a regional or national professional conference related to functional area
2020 – 2021 Serve on an institutional hiring committee to familiarize myself with institutional Personal & Ethical
hiring policies, procedures, and processes Foundations;
Apply for a leadership role within a student affairs professional association of Human &
choice Organizational
Volunteer on planning committee, or submit a program proposal to present, at Resources; Leadership;
professional conference of choice Student Learning &
Seek opportunities to teach an undergraduate course related to student success or Development;
leadership History, Philosophy &
Evaluate current role for level of fulfillment and opportunities for upward mobility Values
o Consider conducting a search for a higher-level position in a functional
area of continued interest
o Obtain experience in direct supervision if not already doing so