Artifact B1: Personal Mission Statement
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My personal mission statement was created in fall 2013 for the Capstone Seminar course. It is meant to be a brief, 250-word summary of purpose for how I lead my life outside of higher education and how that is parallel to the work I do within Student Affairs.
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This statement demonstrates how I have developed a more holistic view of relationships and advocacy--not just with students but with others I interact with. Over the past two years, I become more firm and open about advocating for myself and how I choose to serve others in order to live out social justice. Using my belief in faith is how I show up and support others.
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Since I am a spiritual person, I was very forthcoming in this statement about how the Jesuit Catholic traditions have molded me into the person I strive to be. My aim to understand and foster diversity, justice, and a sustainable world formed by a global perspective and this tradition is also addressed here (learning outcome four).
References
My personal mission statement was created in fall 2013 for the Capstone Seminar course. It is meant to be a brief, 250-word summary of purpose for how I lead my life outside of higher education and how that is parallel to the work I do within Student Affairs.
This entry demonstrates...
This statement demonstrates how I have developed a more holistic view of relationships and advocacy--not just with students but with others I interact with. Over the past two years, I become more firm and open about advocating for myself and how I choose to serve others in order to live out social justice. Using my belief in faith is how I show up and support others.
This entry addresses learning outcome(s)...
Since I am a spiritual person, I was very forthcoming in this statement about how the Jesuit Catholic traditions have molded me into the person I strive to be. My aim to understand and foster diversity, justice, and a sustainable world formed by a global perspective and this tradition is also addressed here (learning outcome four).
References
Thon, A. J. (2013). Chapter three: Enduring Jesuit values- Student Affairs relationship. In The Ignation imperative (pp. 23-36). Milwaukee,
WI: Marquette University College of Education. ISBN:978-0-87462-319-2.
WI: Marquette University College of Education. ISBN:978-0-87462-319-2.
Personal Mission
Above all else, faith keeps me grounded. Seeing the connectedness in all things I trust in has informed the way I learn, love, and serve. It is the conviction in something greater than myself that strengthens me. Undoubtedly, I am sure there is a significant reason for why I came to be at a Jesuit institution, just like there is a reason for why I feel affirmed by Ignatian spirituality. The values of cura personalis and magis influence why I strive for justice and act as an advocate; regularly asking what more I can do for others and what more God can do in me is turning my personal faith into compassionate action (Thon, 2013). Developing more authentic relationships is one tenant of this care. Building community with people who challenge and hold me accountable to all of these commitments is what teaches me in moments of security and discomfort. Accepting others with an open heart and mind is another tenant I carry with me, because belief in my own purpose keeps me passionate while belief in others and their purpose brings me joy.