2. OVERVIEW
• Practicum Location:
– Housing & Residence Life
– UNIV 2394: Introduction to Residential
Communities and Leadership
• Supervisors:
– Jason Johnson, Resident Learning Coordinator
– Matt Grimes, Assistant Director of Living and
Learning Programs
4. OBJECTIVES
Objective 1:
To expand knowledge of and gain experience in
front of a class and instructing students in
Introduction to Residential Communities and
Leadership.
Objective 2:
To gain an understanding of the programs and
services offered to students from Housing and
Residence Life, as well as the roles and functions of
various positions within the department.
5. ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Gaining teaching experience
– In front of class, grading
assignments, communicating
with students outside of class
• Weekly meetings
– Lesson plans, grading
schedule, students, etc.
• Gained even more respect
for residence life!
7. CONTRIBUTIONS
Knowledge, skills, and disposition
• Public speaking/ classroom experience
• Organization skills
• Positivity
• Adaptability
8. GROWTH
• Knowledge:
– Residence Life
– Community and basic leadership theory
– Ice breaker and other classroom activities
• Skills:
– Grading with constructive feedback
– ePortfolio experience
10. FUTURE CAREER PATH
International Students/
Career Services
Education Abroad
• Expanded knowledge of Residence Life
• Experience teaching a college level class
