NASPA/ACPA Competencies Self-Assessment
Below is a summary of the NASPA/ACPA competencies I've acquired over the course of my time in the MS in College Counseling and Student Development (CCSD) program through coursework, graduate assistantships, internships and professional development.
Note: The interactive version contains link to artifacts that live on this website and each artifact has a short and long description associated with it. A more detailed self-assessment with descriptions for additional artifacts outside this portfolio, is available in the PDF at the bottom of the page.
Sub Competency | Rubrics Satisfied | Artifact |
|---|---|---|
Overall Profiency: Intermediate | ||
Group Dynamics | (F) - Establish rapport with students, and others that acknowledges differences in lived experiences. (I) - Facilitate or coach group decision-making, goal-setting, and process. (I) - Assess the organizational needs of student groups. | Career Advising: Life and Career Path Planning |
Conflict and Crisis Situations | (F) Facilitate problem-solving. (F) Identify when and with whom to implement appropriate crisis management and intervention responses. | |
Partnering with Others | (I) Develop and implement successful prevention and outreach programs on campus, including effective mental health publicity and marketing. (A) Develop liaisons with community providers to ensure seamless and coordinated holistic care. | Academic Advising: SMART RE-START 2022 |
Professional Development | (I) Develop virtual programs and initiatives to meet the needs of students with limited access to services. (I) Provide training for staff to increase advising and helping skills. (I) Develop opportunities for student involvement in mental health promotion. | Career Advising: Workplace Respect |
Interpersonal Skills | (I) Assess the developmental needs of students. (I) Strategically and simultaneously pursue multiple objectives in conversations with students. (I) Demonstrate culturally- inclusive advising, supporting, coaching, and counseling strategies. | Academic Advising: Drop-In Study Nights |