Use this to assess your advising skills based on the NASPA/ACPA competency settings, and also to develop building blocks for a Professional Development Plan

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NASPA/ACPA Advising Specific Competencies
Personal Assessment
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On a scale of 1 to 10, please rank your level of knowledge and/or experience with the corresponding competency.
1 indicates little to no knowledge base and/or experience. 10 indicates a significant knowledge base and/or
experience.
For example, if you have a considerable knowledge base of leadership, but limited experience, you may rank yourself at a 5.
1. On a scale of 1 to 10, please assess your listen attentively and actively.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
2. On a scale of 1 to 10, please assess your ability to give effective feedback to others.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
3. On a scale of 1 to 10, please assess your ability to establish rapport with students, groups, colleagues, and others
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
4. On a scale of 1 to 10, please assess your perceptiveness to others’ feelings, words, and actions.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
5. On a scale of 1 to 10, please assess your ability to engage, and draw others out.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
6. On a scale of 1 to 10, please assess your ability to motivate others.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
7. On a scale of 1 to 10, please assess your ability to see the talents, abilities, and reliability of others.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
8. On a scale of 1 to 10, please assess your ability to help others with personal problems.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
9. On a scale of 1 to 10, please assess your ability to be aware of the needs of others.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
10. On a scale of 1 to 10, please assess your ability to express praise of appreciation.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11. On a scale of 1 to 10, please assess your ability to face closeness and affection.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
12. On a scale of 1 to 10, please assess your ability to facilitate problem solving.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
13. On a scale of 1 to 10, please assess your ability to facilitate individual decision-making and goal setting.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
14. On a scale of 1 to 10, please assess your ability to challenge and encourage students and colleagues.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
15. On a scale of 1 to 10, please assess your ability to perceive and analyze unspoken dynamics in group and individual
settings.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
16. On a scale of 1 to 10, please assess your ability to note who is included and who is left out.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
17. On a scale of 1 to 10, please assess your ability to facilitate group decision making, goal setting, and process.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
18. On a scale of 1 to 10, please assess your ability to handle personal conflict with others.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
19. On a scale of 1 to 10, please assess your ability to manage group conflict.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
20. On a scale of 1 to 10, please assess your ability to mentor students.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
21. On a scale of 1 to 10, please assess your ability to handle silence.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
22. On a scale of 1 to 10, please assess your ability to be assertive with people when necessary
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
23. On a scale of 1 to 10, please assess your ability to design and implement training programs.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
24. On a scale of 1 to 10, please assess your ability to know and use referral sources.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
25. On a scale of 1 to 10, please assess your ability to be assertive with people when necessary
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
26. On a scale of 1 to 10, please assess your ability to utilize technology.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
27. On a scale of 1 to 10, please assess your ability to know and use referral sources.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
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NASPA/ACPA Advising Specific Competencies
Development Worksheet
1. Identify a core competency that you would like to strengthen
2. Document a related goal that will lead to achievement of selected competency
3. Identify at least two methods to achieve your goal
4. Record a specific timeline that you would like to reach goal by
Advising Ability:
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Goal: Method 1:
Method 2:
Timeline:
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1. Identify a core competency that you would like to strengthen
2. Document a related goal that will lead to achievement of selected competency
3. Identify at least two methods to achieve your goal
4. Record a specific timeline that you would like to reach goal by
Advising Ability:
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Goal: Method 1:
Method 2:
Timeline:
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