What It Means To Be A New Professional Danita M. Brown, Ph. D., Dean of Students Martia King, Interim Associate Dean of Students Purdue University June 22, 2012 ACUI- IPDS: New Professionals Orientation 2012

Overview of Today’s Agenda My story Understanding the Transition Words of Wisdom Connective Leadership and Achieving Styles Career Mapping Creating Your Professional Identity and Building Your Personal Brand

Understanding the Transition of the New Professional “The First Year on the Job: Experiences of New Professionals in Student Affairs” by Kristen A. Renn and Jennifer P. Hodges This article details a one year study of new professionals. Three overriding themes for new professionals found: Relationships, Fit, and Competence. These themes played out during three distinct phases of the first year on the job: Pre-Employment and Orientation, Transition, and Settling In. A detailed explanation of these themes and phases are available in the chart on the next slide. The conclusion was reached that the understanding of the transition of a new professional can help guide their supervision, support, and attrition. This article provides “theoretical” background to our understanding and discussion of this topic today. “It’s OK to Leave At 5 O'clock: What Every New Professional Should Consider”. NASPA New Professionals Institute, 2007

Understanding the Transition of the New Professional, cont.’ “It’s OK to Leave At 5 O'clock: What Every New Professional Should Consider”. NASPA New Professionals Institute, 2007

Questions to ask yourself Why did you make this transition to College Unions and Student Activities? What has surprised you (good or bad) so far in your new job? Describe a challenge you’ve faced in your job and how you resolved it. Also, describe a success and what contributed to it. Describe something you’ve learned since beginning your new job.

Words of Wisdom Be Values- Driven Maintain Perspective Find Storytellers, Effectors, & Mentors Commit Yourself and Work Hard Seek Out and Develop Relationships Understand Campus Politics Be a Great Supervisor Be a Great Employee Surprise Your Mother Don’t Be Afraid Amey, M.J. & Reesor, L.M, (2009). Beginning your journey: A Guide for New Professionals in Student Affairs. Washington, D.C. National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA), Inc.

Words of Wisdom Have Broad Shoulders and Small Tear Ducts Respect the Mission of the Institution Stay Learner Centered Respect the Historical Perspective Bend Rules and Get Rid of the Dumb Ones Be a Student of Students Be a Problem Solver Advocate for Student Interest, Not Your Personal Agenda Amey, M.J. & Reesor, L.M, (2009). Beginning your journey: A Guide for New Professionals in Student Affairs. Washington, D.C. National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA), Inc.

Words of Wisdom Join Professional Organizations Review Professional Standards and Ethical Codes Develop Professionally Throughout Your Career Integrate Your Professional and Personal Life Develop a Mission of the Possible Paddle Faster Than the Current Amey, M.J. & Reesor, L.M, (2009). Beginning your journey: A Guide for New Professionals in Student Affairs. Washington, D.C. National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA), Inc.

Achieving Styles Lipman-Blumen, Handley- Isaksen,and Leavitt (1983)  “Preferred strategies” or means people use to accomplish tasks, to achieve, to implement their plans, to get things done.  Three (3) sets of Achieving Styles:  Direct  Relational  Instrumental

Connective Leaders… Think and Act Holistically Build Relationships Influence and Trust Create Space

Three C’s for Connective Leaders Communication Collaboration Community

Connective Leaders Connect… Activities People Self Create Space

Career Mapping Activity

Building your personal brand 1. You are already doing it 2. Define your brand 3. Leverage who you are 4. Be authentic 5. You must buy into your own brand personal-brand #

More ways to build your brand  Go above and beyond  Get to know everyone  Ask questions (“A closed mouth does not get fed!”)

Let’s Build Your Brand Design a tattoo image of your brand.--- What would it look like? How would it reflect your personality, skill set, competencies, etc.?

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