Student Employment

As a result of their employment through Recreation and Wellness, students will:

Demonstrate Intellectual and Practical Skills by:

• Critically and constructively thinking
  • Solving problems creatively
  • Making value-based decisions
  • Applying knowledge in practical ways
• Effectively communicating
  • Producing clear and concise written and oral communication
  • Responding with tact, diplomacy, and composure
• Engaging others in action
  • Role modeling success
  • Learning, developing, and demonstrating leadership skills

Develop General and Specialized Knowledge by:

• Accepting responsibility for the well-being of oneself, family, and community
• Relating co-curricular experience to educational experience and vice versa
• Applying expertise in chosen discipline to solve problems in societal and work related situations
• Developing a meaningful and personal career action plan
• Recognizing opportunities to apply specialized skills in different areas

Practice Personal and Social Responsibility by:

• Improving cultural competence through the interaction and inclusion with others different from oneself
  • Acknowledging, respecting, and being open to difference
  • Making an effort to understand the ideas, values, and beliefs of others
  • Advocating for social justice
• Exploring one's strengths and weaknesses as they relate to values and ethics
  • Developing and valuing financial literacy
• Learning and practicing preventative health behaviors

Integrate, Apply, and Reflect through:

• Synthesizing and associating the connection between, learning, experiences, and skills
• Integrating knowledge to assess strengths and develop personal autonomy
• Reflecting upon and discussing shared and individual experiences in group settings
• Developing the ability to assess and evaluate organizational and personal performance to enhance success