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John L. Johnson Dec 2024

John L. Johnson

African American Funeral Programs

Acknowledgement pamphlet. Date of Birth and Date of Death. Bible verse, 1 Corinthians 13:7.

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Leadership In Education, Errold Nabong Dec 2024

Leadership In Education, Errold Nabong

MAGIS: Student Development Journal

Errold Nabong is a Filipino-American male born and raised in Seattle and currently working in the field of higher education. He has developed a deep appreciation for interacting with individu- als from all walks of life and his professional and personal mission is to help all individuals build the confidence needed to achieve and surpass their aspirations.

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The Evergreen State College Culture Expressed Through Bumper Stickers, Kara Adams Dec 2024

The Evergreen State College Culture Expressed Through Bumper Stickers, Kara Adams

MAGIS: Student Development Journal

Kara C. Adams is passionate about connecting students with service-learning opportunities, com- munity partnership development, and cross-cultural engagement. She completed her Bachelor's Degree in Cultural Anthropology at Willamette University, and enjoys using my anthropological lens in the field of student development.

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Professional Reflection: Letting My Life Speak, Erica Spencer Dec 2024

Professional Reflection: Letting My Life Speak, Erica Spencer

MAGIS: Student Development Journal

Vocational Discernment is most closely con- nected to being called to serve the church in the priesthood. At Seattle University, vocational dis- cernment is the process used to help students ex- plore how their natural talents, knowledge, and interests are all connected to their place in the world—their calling. After reading Parker Palmer’s Let Your Life Speak, I reflected on my journey that informed my decision to enroll in Seattle University’s Student Development Ad- ministration program as well as my calling to serve where I am needed within Student Affairs.

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Looking At The Student Development Administration Master’S Program At Seattle University, Jeremy Stringer Dec 2024

Looking At The Student Development Administration Master’S Program At Seattle University, Jeremy Stringer

MAGIS: Student Development Journal

From the perspective of the founder and program director, this paper discusses highlights of the Student Development Administration master’s degree program at Seattle University during its first two decades. Then, it looks ahead to possible new directions for the program.

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Five Wishes, Tim Wilson Dec 2024

Five Wishes, Tim Wilson

MAGIS: Student Development Journal

This is the text of a speech originally delivered on June 11, 2011 at the Seattle University Student Development Administration program’s Gradua- tion Celebration.

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Continued Redemption: My Vocational Discernment, Deanne Liu Dec 2024

Continued Redemption: My Vocational Discernment, Deanne Liu

MAGIS: Student Development Journal

As a part of the author's capstone course in graduate school, this paper is a reflection of the journey towards vocational discernment and the outcome of the choice of Student Development Administration. This response is a reflection upon the book, Let Your Life Speak by Parker Palmer, and traces this author's journey from her difficult undergraduate experience, to her redemptive graduate journey, finally culminat- ing in her first year as a professional in the field of Student Development at her alma mater. A personal journey of finding "voice" and "vocation" as, "the place where your deep glad- ness and the …

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Moments Of Growth: A Personal Reflection On The Student Development Administration Program Themes, Emily Fogg Dec 2024

Moments Of Growth: A Personal Reflection On The Student Development Administration Program Themes, Emily Fogg

MAGIS: Student Development Journal

Graduate school is a time of growth and change for many people and as such, also an important time to reflect. Seattle University’s Student Devel- opment Administration (SDA) program asks its students to apply their in-class learning to out of class experiences. The SDA program has four themes which it uses as a foundation for prepar- ing their students for work in the field of higher education: (1) understanding students; (2) un- derstanding and fostering diversity; (3) ethics and values; and (4) environment and culture. Using these four program themes, the author shares moments of personal growth and change throughout …

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Professional Philosophy: Education Is Dialogue, Kelli Muilenburg Dec 2024

Professional Philosophy: Education Is Dialogue, Kelli Muilenburg

MAGIS: Student Development Journal

This paper reflects the author's personal philoso- phy of education and is influenced extensively by the philosophies of Martin Buber and Paulo Freire. The author has chosen to use the lens of dialogue to focus on the nature of education and her role in it, her perspectives on her role as an educator, and her perspectives on student affairs educators as professionals.

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My Professional Philosophy: A Learner’S Manifesto On Higher Education Student Development, Lindsey Pierce Dec 2024

My Professional Philosophy: A Learner’S Manifesto On Higher Education Student Development, Lindsey Pierce

MAGIS: Student Development Journal

This personal professional philosophy for student development administration discusses the pur- pose of education and student affairs work, with an emphasis on social justice and students’ holis- tic welfare. Initiating dialogue, considering the environment, and individualizing are among the approaches discussed for practicing student de- velopment effectively. Lifelong learning is also addressed as a central component of the profes- sional philosophy, which includes professional development and reflection/evaluation. The essay concludes with a conversation about student affairs practitioners’ role as crisis managers.

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Serving Student-Athletes: A Personal Perspective For Student Affairs Professionals, Nathan Fanning Dec 2024

Serving Student-Athletes: A Personal Perspective For Student Affairs Professionals, Nathan Fanning

MAGIS: Student Development Journal

Student-Athletes create a unique population on any campus. After reflecting on the impact Joe Paterno had on his football players, this author believes that all student-athletes should be served in this same way. This author argues that student affairs professionals should be creating a wel- coming and caring environment for the student- athletes, removing the stigmas and stereotypes surrounding student-athletes on college cam- puses, collaborating with offices across campus, and holding student-athletes accountable for their actions on the field and off to best serve this community.

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Reflections On Experiential Learning Through The Context Of Sdad 584, Erin Miller Dec 2024

Reflections On Experiential Learning Through The Context Of Sdad 584, Erin Miller

MAGIS: Student Development Journal

Originally written as a reflective blog entry for the Seattle University’s College of Education website, this paper highlights the significance of using cultural im- mersion experiences to enhance the learning process. As demonstrated through SDAD 584: Comparative Education and Social Policy, when students are im- mersed in a new cultural setting, they can gain a con- textual framework for understanding the complex ideas and systems they are studying.

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End The Debate Now: Accreditation For International Student Recruiting Agencies, Lisa Jacobson Dec 2024

End The Debate Now: Accreditation For International Student Recruiting Agencies, Lisa Jacobson

MAGIS: Student Development Journal

An increasingly contentious issue in international education for American institutions of higher education is the practice of paying agencies to recruit international students. Many fear that the monetary incentive for these recruiting agencies fosters widespread unethical practices and jeop- ardizes any focus on the students’ best interests. The author of this article proposes that the U.S. should introduce an accreditation system for re- cruiting agencies modeled after the system for accrediting institutions of higher education. The author concludes that this accreditation system would promote the best interests of international students and also benefit U.S. colleges by main- taining the use …

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Living-Learning Communities In Modern Day Higher Education: Creating Seamless Learning Environments In Colorado And California, Emily Fogg, Sheryl Rosenberg Dec 2024

Living-Learning Communities In Modern Day Higher Education: Creating Seamless Learning Environments In Colorado And California, Emily Fogg, Sheryl Rosenberg

MAGIS: Student Development Journal

This essay uses Blimling and Whitt’s (1999) Principles of Good Practice to identify living- learning communities (LLCs) as a current best practice in student affairs. The authors draw examples from four institutions in Colorado and California, including the University of Colorado at Boulder, Colorado College, the University of California Santa Cruz, and Santa Clara Univer- sity. Research is used to highlight the benefits of living-learning communities. The essay concludes by summarizing common themes among living- learning communities, as well as differences and trends within these institutions. Through the analysis of these LLC models, practitioners in the field can use them …

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To Occupy Or Not To Occupy: An Educator’S Role In The Occupy Movement, Sheryl Rosenberg Dec 2024

To Occupy Or Not To Occupy: An Educator’S Role In The Occupy Movement, Sheryl Rosenberg

MAGIS: Student Development Journal

This essay offers a brief summary of the Occupy Wall Street movement, and the Occupy Colleges spin-off, by exploring the history and context of the Occupy movement and discussing the rele- vance for student affairs practitioners. Implica- tions of the global and national movement for educators in higher education and student affairs practitioners are evaluated, including the impact on diversity, the nature of student affairs, and the strategy of teach-ins.

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The Forgotten Identity: How Institutions Of Higher Education Can Support Students In Faith Identity Development, Christina Shapland Dec 2024

The Forgotten Identity: How Institutions Of Higher Education Can Support Students In Faith Identity Development, Christina Shapland

MAGIS: Student Development Journal

This study considers the role student affairs prac- titioners play in the faith identity development of students. The literature review found that interfaith dialogue between students, religious pluralism education, and effective programming as successful means in creating religiously toler- ant environments. Interviews with two members of campus ministry offices and two student affairs practitioners at private institutions in the Pacific Northwest indicated that student affairs practitioners need more education on basic religious traditions and how to engage students in conversations regarding faith and spirituality. Student affairs practitioners are often hesitant to engage in conversations due to perceptions of legality, unease …

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Graduate Student Engagement: Involvement, Relationships, And Community Spaces, Nick Dietrich Dec 2024

Graduate Student Engagement: Involvement, Relationships, And Community Spaces, Nick Dietrich

MAGIS: Student Development Journal

This literature review examines research sur- rounding graduate student engagement. Because the graduate school experience holds the difficult challenge of balancing multiple aspects of adult- hood, it is important to examine ways to keep graduate students well, engaged, and prepared to successfully complete graduate school. The literature highlights that on and off-campus involvement, close relationships with peers and faculty, and creating graduate-specific spaces on campus help keep graduate students engaged and allow for a meaningful experience for these stu- dents.

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Alumni Reflection On Professional Growth & The Values Of Jesuit Education, Laura Hauck Dec 2024

Alumni Reflection On Professional Growth & The Values Of Jesuit Education, Laura Hauck

MAGIS: Student Development Journal

This alumna reflection explores professional growth and development. Contributing factors include the values of Jesuit education, the support of faculty and colleagues, and professional op- portunities. This reflection also highlights the ways in which the themes of the Student Develop- ment Administration program contribute to her daily work.

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Disability Support: Developing A Model Of Empowerment, Brandon Lueken, Kelli Muilenburg, James Spaan Dec 2024

Disability Support: Developing A Model Of Empowerment, Brandon Lueken, Kelli Muilenburg, James Spaan

MAGIS: Student Development Journal

This paper seeks to identify current best practices in supporting students with disabilities at West Coast public institutions of higher education. The authors identify three exemplary models of best practice at a variety of institutions. The first examines disability identity development at the University of California, Berkeley, the second a recreational sports facility at Portland State Uni- versity, the third a clearinghouse model of adap- tive equipment for a group of Washington com- munity colleges. Using these three cases, a holistic model of best practices that supports students with disabilities is put forth for implementation at other institutions.

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My Enduring Purpose: A Personal Reflection Of My Professional Journey In Student Affairs, Marta Palmquist-Cady Dec 2024

My Enduring Purpose: A Personal Reflection Of My Professional Journey In Student Affairs, Marta Palmquist-Cady

MAGIS: Student Development Journal

The field of student affairs work has struggled throughout its history to clearly define its central mission and role in higher education but because of the education I received through the SDA pro- gram at Seattle University, I have not struggled to define my purpose. The author of this article examines how the values of the Seattle University SDA program shaped her work and offered en- during purpose.

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Field Notes From Massachusetts, Andrew Mcgeehan Dec 2024

Field Notes From Massachusetts, Andrew Mcgeehan

MAGIS: Student Development Journal

This piece contains written reflections by a recent SDA alumni as he embarks on his first full-time job post graduation. He addresses some of the challenges and opportunities he has faced as he transitioned from Seattle University to a large, public, research institution.

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A Look Back And A Look Ahead, Jonathan Brown Dec 2024

A Look Back And A Look Ahead, Jonathan Brown

MAGIS: Student Development Journal

Jonathan Brown, first student accepted into Seattle University’s SDA pioneering cohort takes pause to reflect on the early days in the program.

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Editors’ Note, Kelly Russell, Ester Sihite Dec 2024

Editors’ Note, Kelly Russell, Ester Sihite

MAGIS: Student Development Journal

No abstract provided.

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Table Of Contents, Editors Of Magis Dec 2024

Table Of Contents, Editors Of Magis

MAGIS: Student Development Journal

No abstract provided.

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Editorial Board, Editors Of Magis Dec 2024

Editorial Board, Editors Of Magis

MAGIS: Student Development Journal

No abstract provided.

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Magis Volume 6 Entire Volume, Editors Of Magis Dec 2024

Magis Volume 6 Entire Volume, Editors Of Magis

MAGIS: Student Development Journal

No abstract provided.

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Mission Of Magis, Editors Of Magis Dec 2024

Mission Of Magis, Editors Of Magis

MAGIS: Student Development Journal

No abstract provided.

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Utm Grid-Lock?, Paul Lorrain Dec 2024

Utm Grid-Lock?, Paul Lorrain

North Texas Archeological Society Records

A report about the difficulties of the Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) grid coordinate system.

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Texas Archeological Society Bookmarks, Texas Archeological Society Dec 2024

Texas Archeological Society Bookmarks, Texas Archeological Society

North Texas Archeological Society Records

Bookmarks for the Texas Archeological Society.

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Texas Archeological Society Bumper Sticker, Texas Archeological Society Dec 2024

Texas Archeological Society Bumper Sticker, Texas Archeological Society

North Texas Archeological Society Records

Bumper Stickers for the Texas Archeological Society.

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