Theory To Practice - Sdt Presentation - Elkins 2

Theory to Practice Student Development Theory Shelby Elkins

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Baxter Magolda Self-Authorship Theory Disability statistics My next-step career goals My solution Theory to practice ○ Recruiting ○ Orientation ○ Extended Orientation Q&A

Recruiting

Orientation

Extended Orientation

Self Authorship Theory: Applying Baxter Magolda’s work to students with disabilities in orientation programs

Self-Authorship Theory Baxter Magolda’s work

Following Formulas

Becoming the Author of One’s Life

Others define who they are

Choose own beliefs and stand up for them

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Crossroads Plans don’t fit, needs new plans

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Internal Foundation Grounded in self belief

31% of youth with disabilities attend college in the first two years after high school

The problem Students are not reporting their disability status and using resources. ● ● ● ●

1 in 10 students have a disability 31% reported learning disabilities 18% attention deficit 13% reported mental illness

My next-step career goals

● Orientation coordinator ○ Create programs that include DRS ○ Allow multiple avenues ○ Start in the recruitment process

My solution

Use Baxter Magolda’s Self Authorship Theory to address where students are in their journey.

My solution

Create an orientation program that improves access to disability resources for students and their guests.

My main steps with students Extended Orientation Recruitment Process Provided students resources that are accessible to them

Orientation Program Multiple integrated aspects of the program including DRS

Communities that will last throughout their college journey

In Practice How Self-Authorship is applicable to everyday students:

Wendy

Ronny

Abby

Berry

Is afraid to approach the DRS office because parents have always handled their disability paperwork.

Is comfortable identifying with his disability and wants to find a community with similar students.

An adult student that does not recognize what resources are available to them.

Is searching for a school but wants to make sure he can get appropriate accommodations before committing somewhere.

Q&A