Tabitha D.

James
Learning Contract
EDA 7905: NASPA Directed Conference 2015
NASPA Directed Conference 2015 New Orleans, Louisiana

OBJECTIVES

RESOURCES

TIME FRAME

1. To gain insight that will help

with navigating as a young,
African American female in
Higher Education.

Attending Sessions
Networking with
professionals

2. To gain knowledge about the

professional competencies
within student affairs.

Attending Sessions
Reading NASPA materials
Workshops

3. Network and connect with

higher education peers and
professionals from various
places.

Networking receptions
Informal meetings (i.e.
lobby, elevator)
Attending Sessions

4. Gain an array of information

and new knowledge as it
pertains to the paradigm shifts
in student affairs and higher
education.

Attending Sessions

Networking with
professionals who have
witnessed shifts

5. To return empowered and

motivated about the transition
from graduate studies to the
professional world of higher
education.

Keynote Speaker(s)
Attending Sessions
Workshops
Mentoring Luncheon
Informal meetings

EVIDENCE

Monday
(2:30-4:30pm)
Conference in its
entirety

Conference in its
entirety

Conference in its
entirety

Tuesday
(10-10:50am)
Wednesday
(8-8:50am)
Conference in its
entirety
Tuesday
(8:30-9:20am)
(11:05-11:55am)
Conference in its
entirety

EVALUATION

Take notes on
information gathered
Retrieve PowerPoints
and/or any handouts
from sessions

Take notes on
information gathered
Retrieve PowerPoints
and/or any handouts
from sessions

Collect and distribute

business/networking
cards
Interact at social
gatherings in moderation

Actual amount of business/networking

cards or contacts both received and
distributed at the end of NASPA.

Take notes on
information gathered
Retrieve PowerPoints
and/or any handouts
from sessions

Evaluations of presentations based on

predetermined rubric
Personal notes and takeaways

Attend differing sessions

and take note of each
presentation style and
information given
Retrieve PowerPoints
and/or any handouts
from sessions

Evaluations of presentations based on

predetermined rubric
Personal notes and takeaways

Evaluations of presentations based on

predetermined rubric
Personal notes and takeaways
Relating sessions to stated
competencies

Evaluations of presentations based on

predetermined rubric
Personal notes and takeaways
Personal reflection upon returning
Conversation(s) outlining NASPA
experience

Tabitha D. James
Learning Contract
EDA 7905: NASPA Directed Conference 2015
NASPA Directed Conference 2015 New Orleans, Louisiana