Professional Competencies
02.
Assessment, Evaluation, & Research
“The Assessment, Evaluation, and Research competency focuses on the ability to design, conduct, critique, and use various AER methodologies and the results obtained from them to shape the political and ethical climate surrounding AER processes and uses in higher education” (ACPA & NASPA, 2015, p.36).
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03.
Law, Policy & Governance
“The Law, Policy, and Governance competency area includes the knowledge, skills, and dispositions relating to policy development processes used in various contexts, the application of legal constructs, compliance/policy issues, and the understanding of governance structures and their impact on one’s professional practice” (ACPA & NASPA, 2015, p.22)
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04.
Leadership
“The Leadership competency area addresses the knowledge, skills, and dispositions required of a leader, with or without positional authority. Leadership involves both the individual role of a leader and the leadership process of individuals working together to envision, plan, and affect change in organizations and respond to broad-based constituencies and issues” (ACPA & NASPA, 2015, p.27).
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05.
Personal & Ethical Foundations
“The Personal and Ethical Foundations competency area involves the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to develop and maintain integrity in one’s life and work; this includes thoughtful development, critique, and adherence to a holistic and comprehensive standard of ethics and commitment to one’s own wellness and growth” (ACPA & NASPA, 2015, p.16).
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06.
Social Justice & Inclusion
“For the purpose of the Social Justice and Inclusion competency area, social justice is defined as both a process and a goal that includes the knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed to create learning environments that foster equitable participation of all groups and seek to address issues of oppression, privilege, and power.” (ACPA & NASPA, 2015, p.30)
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07.
Student Learning & Development
“The Student Learning and Development competency area addresses the concepts and principles of student development and learning theory. This includes the ability to apply theory to improve and inform student affairs and teaching practice” (ACPA & NASPA, 2015, p.32).
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