2015 NPI Supervisor Recommendation Form

Participant Name: ______

I understand the Guiding Principles of the Institute were intentionally chosen to impact new professionals as part of the larger conference theme of Renew, Elevate, and Embrace, and are as follows:

  • Inspiration – Renew a feeling of mattering among participants

The New Professionals Institute will focus on a sense of inspiration for participants the leaves a lasting impact regarding the fact that what Student Affairs does matters to students.

  • Participants will leave the institute feeling a sense of something greater and a role in the creation of experiences and systems that support the success of students on our campuses.
  • Participants will feel a connection to the profession of student affairs that inspires them as a part of something that supports and encourages students.
  • Participants will increase their awareness around issues of systemic inequities and social justice on our campuses and within higher education.
  • Connectedness – Embrace the institute and theregion as family

The New Professionals Institute will create lasting connections among participants and strengthen the sense of family within NASPA-IV West.

  • Participants will leave the institute with a sense of connection to at least one faculty member
  • Participants will connect to the NPI faculty and cohort through social identities and deep discussions around social justice and current events, ie. Ferguson.
  • Participants will feel a connection to a sense of the cohort of the 2015 NPI
  • Participants attending the conference will have a sense of and a visible reflection to the Institute.
  • Professional Awareness – Embrace the profession of Student Affairs and a role within it The New Professionals Institute will enhance awareness of student affairs as a profession and engage participants in support and resources to continue the professional engagement.
  • Participants will understand the history of NASPA and an overview of Student Affairs as a profession.
  • Participants will be introduced to or increase familiarity with the NASPA/ACPA Competencies as a framework for learning more about how the profession operates
  • Participants will recognize how their identities impact professional interactions on a daily basis.
  • Participants will gain resources to further their education on the ways in which social justice impacts our work.

I support ______’s participation in the 2015 New Professional Institute and believe this person will contribute positively to the conversations and experiences the Institute will provide.

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