Week 1 Alumni Office

Reflection

Gretchen Lynum

Subject: Week 1 – Hunter Henry Alumni Office

Activities:

·       Discussed practicum hours, how to achieve 40 hours of direct contact during practicum

·       Discussed goals and objects for the semester

·       Reviewed learning contact as well as expectations of me during the semester

·       Introduced myself again to the office staff and toured the building

Reflection:

The activities of the week helped me to grasp a better understanding of my purpose this semester at the Alumni Office. I never want to be just a spot filer, after the meeting I walked away knowing my role. I still have a lot to learn but I’m excited about the journey. Michael Richardson has assured me that his office is very open and willing to guide me through the next step of Graduate School. I have a lot of uncertainties about my career path and I’m hoping this experience will assist me in my future career decision.

Reflecting on the reading for the week, chapter one is everything that runs through my mind working in housing and being a Graduate Student in the profession of Student Affairs. The transition from student, to GA, then new professional is frightening. After reading chapter one I realized I wasn’t the only person in the field who felt this way. I’m still at a place where I feel too connected with the students and my staff. Reading the section on transiting and not allowing students in that space helped me to define the space I want students to stay out of. This past year I learned quickly to separate personal and business but when you live where you work sometimes it collides.