2018 - 2019  Network regionally, and strengthen relationships with mentors

 Engage in informational interviews to discern opportunities for growth

 Attend NASPA Western Regional and National
 Present culminating portfolio and graduate from SDA

ACPA/NASPA Competencies: Personal and Ethical Foundations

 Reflect on sources of dissonance and fulfillment in my life and take appropriate steps in
response

2019 – 2020  Further build relationships with mentors, and mentees

 Focus on personal wellness; pursue hobbies outside of higher education
 Engage/volunteer in local community to understand impacts of local issues
 Continue discernment of pursuing a PhD (study for GRE, take GRE, and prepare for
PhD program applications)

ACPA/NASPA Competencies: Human & Organizational Resources

 Serve on hiring committee; learn more about equitable hiring practices
 Develop in supervisory skills in managing staff who range in performance levels, particularly in
providing constructive feedback in a timely manner
 Effectively intervene with employees in regard to morale, behavioral expectations, and
conflict
ACPA/NASPA Competencies: Assessment, Evaluation & Research
 Actively contribute to the development of a culture of evidence at the department
 Effectively use assessment and evaluation results in determining the department’s
accomplishment of its missions/goals, re-allocation of resources, and advocacy for more
resources

2020 - 2021  Partake in leadership team within professional development organizations (ACPA
APAN/or NASPA MRKC)
 Apply to PhD programs with focus in higher education
 Engage in SDA alumni community
 Strengthen time management in preparation for PhD program

ACPA/NASPA Competencies: Values, Philosophy, and History

 Participate in opportunities to teach principles of the student affairs profession to staff while
incorporating the equity, diversity, and inclusion of varying identities and global perspectives
ACPA/NASPA Competencies: Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
 Focus on equity practices through leadership in professional organization
 Obtain intergroup-dialogue training/certification

2021 - 2022  Enter PhD program with clear intentions and passion
 Maintain healthy work/life balance; find time to travel
2021 - 2022  Reassess and discern academic and career goals