Professional Development Plan

Knowledge AreaYears 1-2Years 3-5Years 5+
Assessment, Evaluation, and Research (AER)* Obtain an entry-level role in the area of student affairs assessment or institutional research
* Publish in a state or regional publication on a topic relating to assessment for student affairs practitioners
* Seek to understand the culture of evidence and assessment within my department
* Earn a second master’s degree in applied statistics		* Develop a 5-year assessment plan for my department and/or unit
* Attend the IUPUI Assessment Institute
* Present a session at the IUPUI Assessment Institute		* Consult with other institutions on matters pertaining to assessment, program evaluation, and data analysis
* Begin a mid-level role in student affairs assessment or institutional research
* Publish an article in the Association for Institutional Research’s Occasional Paper series
Technology (TECH)* Secure a committee assignment that works closely with the implementation of new technology within my department
* Develop advanced competency in various statistical programming tools, including R, Python, and Excel VBA
* Promote inclusive design for technology-based processes for student and staff alike		* Provide leadership in the implementation of a new software platform within my department
* Contribute open-source computer code to projects geared towards data analysis.		* Use computer programming to create a novel and useful tool for student affairs practitioners, implemented on the web using HTML, CSS, and Javascript
Values, Philosophy, and History (VPH)* Review and reflect on the seminal documents outlined by NASPA and ACPA in relationship to my experiences as a new professional
Law, Policy, and Governance (LPG)* Volunteer with judicial affairs as a staff panelist for academic and personal misconduct cases
* Attend meetings of my institution’s Staff Senate

* Seek an elected or appointed position in my institution’s Staff Senate
Student Development and Learning (SLD)* Participate in a professional workgroup that centers principles of student learning in the assessment and evaluation process