Embed Size (px)
DESCRIPTION
This ppt was created for the ACES conference. We discussed how we created a multi-disciplinary experience for our Higher Education Counseling Students. We also discuss the interventions used by our students to reduce conflict in the residence halls.
Citation preview
Shaping the Future: Shaping the Future: Creating Collaborative Creating Collaborative
Learning Opportunities forLearning Opportunities forHigher Education Higher Education
Counseling StudentsCounseling StudentsLeslie Kooyman, PhDKevin Schafer, MAEdina Renfro-Michel, Ph.D., LPC, ACSMontclair State University
AgendaAgendaBenefits and ChallengesBuilding a programProfessional Development
program for Student Affairs Interns
Mediation Resource CenterWhat we learned
Benefits to Providing Learning Benefits to Providing Learning OpportunitiesOpportunities
Hands on experience
Learn about Higher Education
Gain a broader perspective of Higher Ed.
The ability to help develop programs or give feed back with a new perspective
Benefits to Providing Benefits to Providing Learning OpportunitiesLearning Opportunities
Networking within Higher Education
Assists in future career plans –◦Resume, professional contacts,
broader perspective, networking
Challenges in Providing Learning Challenges in Providing Learning Opportunities for StudentsOpportunities for Students
Student Counselor Readiness
Supervision Issues
Uniqueness of Higher Education Experience
Our own bias in Counselor Training
Challenges in Providing Challenges in Providing Learning Opportunities for Learning Opportunities for StudentsStudentsUnderstanding the College
Environment
Practicum and Internship Issues◦Assignments & student planning◦Student interest vs. Placement
opportunities
Potential College/University Barriers
How do You Build these How do You Build these Experiences?Experiences?
Student Affairs is always looking for help!
Develop relationships with different departments.
Collaboration is the keyMentoring and developing of the
next generation of leadersGrants
Professional Development Professional Development Program for Student Affairs Program for Student Affairs InternsInternsPartnership between counselor
educators and senior administration in student affairs
Monthly discussions with readings by senior administrator
Monthly seminar led by student affairs professionals
Networking opportunities
MRC MissionMRC Mission
The mission of the Mediation Resource Center (MRC) is to strengthen the university community by enhancing student development, encouraging healthy relationships, and assisting students in contributing productively to society.
MRC ServicesMRC ServicesMediation services with
interpersonal conflict in a safe, neutral environment
Psychoeducational programming for students on improving communication skills, stress management, resolving conflict, diversity training, college adjustment, healthy and responsible living, etc.
Provide a Blackboard course in residential living
MRC ServicesMRC ServicesAssist CAs and CDs in developing
programs in the residence halls as needed
Collaborate with other campus entities to create student programming that strengthens the campus community
Assist parents in understanding the campus life experience and potential adjustment needs of students
MRC Program ResultsMRC Program Results
•Total Students Served: 37 •Total Students Scheduled: 43•Total Sessions with Students: 33•Total Rooms Served: 15
•60% resolution•26% room change•14% referred
•0 returned
Lessons LearnedLessons LearnedGroup Dynamics!!Changing a cultureDeveloping a program while running a program
Leadership / Supervision Understanding students experience
Role of counseling at a College
Preparing Students for Work in Preparing Students for Work in Student AffairsStudent Affairs
Understanding appropriate laws
Thinking outside the boxGive experiences in interest areas
Helping them to connect to the Student Affairs professional associations
Questions?Questions?
