Fall 2022- STCC Academic Advising Internship

Self-Evaluation

Scale
5.0 = superior work that meets, or exceeds, all of the goal’s criteria; the student has shown
exceptional effort and ability and has nearly maximized her potential concerning this
project.
4.0 = above-average work that meets most of the goal’s criteria but needs improvement in
one or more minor areas; the student has shown considerable effort and ability concerning this project.
3.0 = average work that meets some of the goal’s criteria but needs improvement in one or more substantial
areas; the student has shown adequate effort and ability concerning
this project.
2.0 = below-average work that only partially meets some of the goal’s criteria and needs
significant improvement in several areas; the student has shown minimal effort and
ability concerning this project.
1.0 = unacceptable work that does not meet any of the goal’s criteria; the student has shown
little or no effort and ability concerning this project.
*Note: Potential should be determined as the amount and quality of work possible within the
time frame of one academic semester.

Learning Goals and Criteria

1) Individualize a student's course of study to their particular interests, goals, and strengths
Criteria to gauge the level of achievement:
Working with students to develop an Educational Plan
Meeting with students and listening to their educational and career
goals
Collaboratively make an outline for what classes and
program meet their goals
Register (or plan which classes the student will register for)
for next semester
Learning about the different programs on campus
Learning the different paths and class requisites
Complete “Case Studies”
Shadow current STCC Academic Advisors
Work with and connect students to supports like the career center
based on their needs

Score: ____4____/5____________
Comments:
I was able to hit all of these criteria, I only gave myself a four though because I wasn’t really
able to develop the level of educational plans that I had wanted to. Overall though I did learn
and perform quite well about how to look at options and the ways to present them to students in
a way that would best support them. Some students really did best with a few options that were
more concrete and some students wanted to see all of the options and really be able to look into
it. Getting to work with different students with different needs, as well as watch the different
advisors working in different ways with different students I feel I have a decent foundation to
work as an advisor.

2) Meet with and support student's needs in various modalities

Criteria to gauge the level of achievement:
Meeting with the students in person:
The Office
Around Campus
Meeting with the students over technology:
In the Chat Support
Over phone calls
Over Video Calls
Ensure there is clear communication and joint understanding, with the
student feeling heard, supported, and ready with their plan, no matter
which modality was used
Make sure I have a variety of ways to communicate a point to
ensure understanding.
Use the check-in strategies reviewed in ‘Counseling Skills’ to
ensure the student feels heard and understood and confirm we
are on the same page.
Use a variety of resources I have at my disposal to try to use as
many sensory modalities as available.

Score: ______5__/5____________
Comments:
This is where I think I grew the most. Historically, I have not been great at texting or instant
messaging; however, running the CHAT function became one of my main responsibilities while
there. Though I was not very confident at first, I was able to help or direct people to who they
needed successfully. While doing this, I was able to learn more myself as I looked for their
answers. Though sometimes I had to reach out to the group to discover an answer, I also
became competent in discovering the answers and helping the students on my own.

3) Explain the positives and challenges for both four-year and two-year institutions and
connect what might work best for an individual student
Criteria to gauge the level of achievement:
Learning, discussing, and collaborating with the different support areas on
campus
Discuss and increase my knowledge about the Mass Transfer Website
and program
 Learn more about the programs on campus and what professional and
educational direction they can take you on
Learn more about which programs prep you for the workforce vs.
continued education
Understanding revenues of financial aid better
Score: ______4__/5____________
Comments:
I definitely learned a lot, not just about Academic advising but STCC/Community Colleges. I
also learned a lot more about Massachusetts's transfer process and resources and how all the
resources and programs work together to support the students. However, I definitely could have
done more informational interviews with more offices than I did if I had allowed myself to go
outside of my comfort zone.

Overall Score: __________13___/15____

Overall Comments:
I created a great foundation with this internship and good connections that could lead to future

opportunities. Though I could have taken more opportunities to network, and I wouldn't have

minded being able to meet with more students, I really appreciate what I was able to do, and I

excelled at it.