Transcript ASU ACHIEVERS: - Arizona State University

First Mini Lecture
ASU ACHIEVERS:
Get the most out of your ASU
experience.
There are many reasons why we
attend college, including:
•for the sake of learning
•to gain job/career skills
•to develop our potential
Regardless of which reasons
motivated you, you will find that
your college experience will allow
you to achieve
critical competencies.
These critical competencies will give
you an edge in life as an employee,
a community member
and a family member.
Employers seek competent employees:
with good communication skills, who
can work on teams, and be innovative in
solving problems as
well as effective in
in diverse groups.
Communities need involved citizens who can:
provide leadership on key issues
such as community governance,
economics, diversity in the
community, and global and
regional connections.
Families benefit from having members who:
contribute to economic stability,
encourage excellence in education,
support one another and
sustain the community.
Second Mini Lecture
ASU is committed to developing
your competencies, across
different domains of proficiency,
that will give you
an edge in life.
ASU offers you multiple
pathways to achieving
these competencies.
courses
organizations
research
sports
community service
study groups
study abroad
Your major field of study will contribute
to specialized as well as general
competencies.
Additional opportunities are
also available to help develop
your overall proficiency.
We urge you to take advantage
of valuable opportunities during
your time at ASU, and to focus
specifically on the ……
“Sun Devil Domains of Proficiency”
What are the domains of proficiency?
The “Sun Devil Domains of Proficiency”
comprise a set of skills and
competencies that we
believe will prepare you
for life-long success.
The Sun Devil Domains of Proficiency
begin with the 3 C’s:
Communication
Collaboration/team work
Computing skills
And they continue with:
Leadership skills
Professional development
Global/community awareness
Can you imagine how well-rounded and
successful you will be when you can
demonstrate proficiency in all six domains?
Employers, colleagues, families,
organizations and communities all
rely on proficient people to
advance their success.
How can you ensure proficiency?
Communication
Collaboration/Team Work
Computing Skills
Leadership Skills
Professional Development
Global and Community Awareness
Some domains of proficiency are
mastered through course work, others
through extra-curricular activities.
Let’s find out more about
these opportunities!
Domain #1: Communication Skills
Markers of proficiency:
 Written communication.
• Critically write/analyze a report.
• Write an editorial.
• Draw up/comprehend a contract.
 Oral communication.
• Deliver a speech/talk.
• Negotiate a deal.
Domain #1: Communication Skills
Attainment:
 Written communication.
• Writing Center.
• English/communication courses.
 Oral communication.
• Speech/reading clubs.
• Run for office, deliver speeches.
• Conduct outreach at local
schools.
Domain #2: Collaboration/Team Work
Markers of proficiency:
 Group problem solving.
• Collaborative expertise.
 Dialogue across difference.
• Exchange ideas civilly
and constructively.
 Work with diverse populations.
• Effective across national,
cultural, religious and other
boundaries.
Domain #2: Collaboration/Team Work
Attainment:
 Group problem solving.
• Study groups, sports, lab
groups, learning communities.
 Dialogue across difference.
• Campus intergroup dialogue.
 Exposure to diverse populations.
• Ethnic/religious/women’s
studies classes.
• Travel abroad, alternative
spring break.
Domain #3: Computing Skills
Markers of proficiency:
 Presentation literacy.
• Papers, resumes.
• PowerPoint presentations.
 Computational capability.
• Use of statistical software to
analyze data.
 Web design and communication.
• Develop blogs, Web pages,
e-mail transactions.
Domain #3: Computing Skills
Attainment:
 Presentation literacy.
• Computer literacy courses.
• Computing labs.
 Computational capability.
• Methods, stats, math courses,
Mathematics Tutor Center.
 Web design and communication.
• CIS, education technology
courses.
Domain #4: Leadership
Markers of proficiency:
 Ability to motivate others.
 Group facilitation skills and
networking.
Domain #4: Leadership
Attainment:
 Ability to motivate others.
• Officer in student organization.
• Launching an initiative or
community project.
 Group facilitation/networking.
• IRC training on facilitation.
• Communication courses.
• ASU Ambassador.
Domain #5: Professional Development
Markers of proficiency:
 Understanding of the profession.
• Ethics and applications.
 Relevant skill sets.
• Experience.
Domain #5: Professional Development
Attainment:
 Understanding of the profession.
• Major requirements.
• Professional student
membership.
• Conference attendance.
 Relevant skill sets.
• Internships, job fairs.
• Relevant employment.
Domain #6: Global and Community
Awareness
Markers of proficiency:
 Sociopolitical acumen.
• Knowledge of world and
national events.
 Understanding diversity.
• Awareness of traditions and
values of different populations.
 Community engagement.
• Stepping outside the
classroom setting.
Domain #6: Global and Community
Awareness
Attainment:
 Sociopolitical acumen.
• History, political science,
humanities courses.
• Campus/community advocacy.
 Understanding diversity.
• Foreign language, lectures.
 Community engagement.
• Service learning, volunteer
activity.
• Teach for America.
Third Mini Lecture
ASU ACHIEVERS:
Pursue excellence and get the
most out of your ASU
experience.
What will you do?
Travel abroad?
Volunteer to help the community?
Seek an internship?
Join a club?
How will you expand your learning edge?
Timing and Proficiencies
Freshman and Sophomore years:
• Focus on the 3 C’s.
Junior and Senior years:
• Round out the remaining areas.
Embrace the
Sun Devil Domains of Proficiency
The 3 C’s:
Communication
Collaboration/team work
Computing skills
And build your potential with:
Leadership skills
Professional development
Global/community awareness
On your mark,
get set,
GO
Sun Devil!