Activities:
·
Introduction to the office.
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Discussion on plans/timeline for working
on development and implementation of online educational remediation course for
individuals that violate the Student Honor Code.
·
Began familiarizing myself with documents,
policies, and procedures of the office.
Reflection on Practice:
This week I began my
practicum experience with my first “official” day in the Student Honor Code
office. Upon arriving, I met with Blaire Wilson, the Student Honor Code
Coordinator (and whom I will be working most with during my time in the
office). She was beyond helpful, and after briefly introducing me to the different
staff members in the office we discussed some general plans regarding the
project they wish for me to work on during my time there. They are in the
process of developing and implementing an online educational course that would
be given to via myCourses to students found in violation of the Student Honor
Code. In order to gain some broad,
general knowledge about the office and the Honor Code, Blaire suggested I read
through the Student Honor Code and the Academic Operating Policy and Procedure
(AOP). The AOP is the document detailing the enforcement of the Honor Code.
Going through these has given me an appreciation of how serious Mississippi
State University takes the honor code, and how carefully they consider the
impact this code and this office can have on the lives of students.
Reflection on Theory:
The theory that most
readily came to mind for me was the ACPA/NASPA professional competencies (2010).
Given that this is one the major documents in our field, I am not surprised that
several sections from this are applicable to this office. In particular, the advice
found under the sections “Ethical Professional Practice” and “Law, Policy, and
Governance” both contain multiple benchmarks I will strive to achieve (or maintain if I feel
I am already achieving them) as part of my overall experience in this office.
References:
ACPA & NASPA (2010). Professional Competency Areas
for Student Affairs Practitioners
Matt, I think it's interesting to review documents that validate the academic integrity of the school. I illustrates the other academic obligations that are "outside" of the classroom because these are rules that we as students have to follow. But in thinking of this kind of academic obligation, I wonder if undergrad students recognize the importance of these policies. As a grad student, research and coursework are more concentrated in the field where as an undergrad student, your research and classwork are introductions into subjects. To us as grad students and beyond, we have to think about the repercussions of violating these policies because we are more closely associated with academic integrity.
ReplyDeleteIn terms of your theory association, I could definitely see how ethical professional practice and law policy and governance are applicable to the experiences you've had in the Honor Code. I would say for next time, expound on why you think these or other theories are applicable to your experience. I would like to see what you've associated with these competencies to the efforts of MSU's academic integrity and its policies. It will illustrate how you can make the connection between coursework and fieldwork.
By Jasmine Jennings