The Dimensions of Development

Kirsten Moss

Director of Multi Access Programs California State University Channel Islands

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Session Overview

In this session, participants will be provided information on:

• The process of developing a holistic framework for student development unique to CI

• How the model ties into Chickering’s theory

• Campus strategies for implementing the model

• Network with peers in relation to the dimensions

• But first….. Why are you here?

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CSU Channel Islands (CI) Camarillo, CA

• Established 2002

• Mascot: Dolphins

• Colors: Red and Silver

• 5,400 Students

• Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI)

• 1,050 First Time Freshmen and 1,000 Transfer Students in 2014

• Located in Ventura County (45 minutes from Los Angeles and 15 minutes from the coast)

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Dimensions of Development

• Grounded in Arthur Chickering's (1993) Theory of Identity Development

• Serve as a guide for students

• Development in the dimensions will… - strengthen the student’s interpersonal competence and self- awareness

- increase their transferable skills and knowledge

- refine their beliefs

- unearth their preferred vocation

- stimulate social consciousness

Chickering, A.W. , Reisser L. (1993). Education and Identity. Jossey-Bass: San Francisco

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Chickering’s Vectors • Vector 1: Developing

Competence

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- Intellectual - Cultural - Health - Creativity - Intra/Interpersonal

• Vector 2: Managing Emotions

- Expression - Creativity

• Vector 3: Moving through autonomy towards acceptance

- Expression - Intra/Interpersonal - Citizenship

• Vector 4: Developing Mature Interpersonal Relationships

- Cultural - Intra/Interpersonal

• Vector 5: Establishing Identity

- Intra/Interpersonal - Cultural

• Vector 6: Developing Purpose

- Life and Career Planning

• Vector 7: Developing Integrity

- Values and Integrity

The VEHIICCCL… for your success • V alues and Integrity

• E xpression

• H ealth

• I ntellectual

• I ntra/Interpersonal

• C itizenship

• C reativity

• C ultural

• L ife and Career Planning

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The Four Pillars of CI • Interdisciplinary (Integrated Approaches)

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- Intellectual - Creativity - Cultural - Life and Career Planning

• Experiential and Service Learning (Community Engagement)

- Citizenship - Life and Career Planning

• International Perspectives - Citizenship - Cultural - Life and Career Planning

• Multicultural Perspectives

- Cultural - Citizenship - Life and Career Planning

A student-centered approach to design….

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• Student focus groups

• Student Government

• Marketing student

VALUES AND INTEGRITY

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CREST EXPLANATIONS

Color(s): Blue- Truth, loyalty, piety, and sincerity

Orange- Worthy ambition, strength, and endurance

Symbol: Leopard- Valiant and enduring warrior

Shield: Fess- Represents honor

-Exploring predetermined beliefs and clarifying personal values

-Values are reflected in socially responsible actions

Vector 7: Developing Integrity

EXPRESSION

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-Being aware of different flavors and intensity of emotions and

learning appropriate channels for expression of emotions

Vector 2: Managing emotions

-Seeking out and savoring positive emotions of love, joy and hope

Vector 3: Moving through autonomy toward

interdependence

CREST EXPLANATIONS Color(s): Blue- Truth, loyalty, piety, and sincerity White- Peace, sincerity, faith, and purity Silver- Encouragement, removal of negativity Symbol: Heart- Sincerity, truthfulness, charity Shield: Saltire- Resolution, resolve

HEALTH

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- Promoting physical wellness and healthy living

CREST EXPLANATIONS Color(s): Blue- Truth, loyalty, piety and sincerity

Gold- Generosity and elevation of the mind

Symbol: Peacock-Beauty, pride

Shield: Chief- Dominion, authority, wisdom

Vector 1: Developing competence

INTELLECTUAL

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CREST EXPLANATIONS Color(s): Blue- Truth, loyalty, piety and sincerity

Orange- Worthy ambition, strength, and endurance Black- Constancy

Symbol: Book- Manifestation, Counsel

Laurel leaves- Peace and triumph

Shield: Pale- Fortitude, strength

-Expanding subject matter knowledge and developing a collection of skills to comprehend, analyze and synthesize information

Vector 1: Developing competence

INTRA/INTERPERSONAL

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INTRAPERSONAL -Being comfortable with body, appearance, gender, sexual orientation -Achieving self-acceptance and self-esteem -Determining what kind of person one wants to be and having a sense of balance and perspective INTERPERSONAL -Developing skills to effectively and sensitively communicate with others -Demonstrating effective social behavior in a variety of settings/circumstances -Choosing and contributing positively to healthy relationships -Accepting the flaws and appreciating the assets of others Crest Explanations

Color(s): Blue- Truth, loyalty, piety and sincerity White- Peace, sincerity, faith, and purity

Symbol: Eagle- Protector, a person of action, noble nature, power, strength

Shield: Fess- Represents honor

Vector 5: Establishing identity

Vector 4:Developing mature interpersonal relationships

Vector 1:Developing competence

CITIZENSHIP

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-Developing the ability to intentionally find a place in the

larger whole and to preserve and enhance it for the next

inhabitants by participating in civic engagement, service

learning and volunteerism activities

CREST EXPLANATIONS Color(S): Blue- Truth, loyalty, piety, and sincerity

Gold-Generosity and elevation of mind

Symbol: Dove-Loving constancy, peace

Shield: Chevron- Protection, faithful service

Vector 3:Moving through autonomy toward interdependence

CREATIVITY

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CREST EXPLANATIONS Color(s): Orange- Worthy ambition, strength, and endurance

Maroon- Patience in battle, and yet victorious White- Peace, sincerity, faith and purity

Symbol: Swan- A musical person, poetry, harmony

Shield: Pile- Bridge-building, signifies construction

-Appreciating and understanding art and artistic expression -Recalling, embracing and appreciating one’s ability to think and act creatively

-Finding creative ways to express emotional energy

Vector 2:Managing emotions

CULTURAL

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-Developing a sense of self in a social, historical, religious and cultural context -Responding to people as individuals rather than as stereotypes -Committing to reaching across barriers created by unfamiliarity and fear

CREST EXPLANATIONS Color(s): Green- Hope, Joy, loyalty in love, youth, and beauty Purple- Royal majesty, sovereignty, and justice White- Peace, sincerity, faith, and purity

Symbol: Snake- Wisdom

Shield: Pile- Bridge-building, signifies construction

Vector 4-Developing mature interpersonal relationships

-Developing a sense of self in a social, historical, religious and cultural context

Vector 5-Establishing identity

LIFE AND CAREER PLANNING

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-Discovering what one loves to do by assessing and exploring interests and options -Clarifying goals and making future life and career plans -Devoting time and energy toward achieving goals

CREST EXPLANATIONS Color(s): Blue- Truth, loyalty, piety, and sincerity

Orange- Worthy ambition, strength, and endurance White- Peace, sincerity, faith, and purity Symbol: Anchor- Hope

Shield: Chief- Dominion, authority, wisdom

Vector 6: Developing purpose

Implementation

• Assigning dimensions to OL’s

• Dimensional Color Groups

• Color shirts at Island View Orientation(IVO)

• Spirit yells

• Be a Part from the Start

• Resident Assistant programming

• Dolphin Days events

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Dimensional Exercise

• Go to a dimension

• Discuss:

– Why you chose the dimension

– How your campus addresses holistic student development in first year & transition programs

– What needs you would like to address and/or ideas you have as a result of this session

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QUESTIONS?

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Kirsten Moss Director for Multi Access Programs

CSU Channel Islands (805) 437-3160

kirsten.moss@csuci.edu

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