“Describe the foundational philosophies, disciplines, and values of the profession” (ACPA & NASPA, 2015, p. 18).

• One activity that has allowed me to describe foundations of the student affairs profession is taking the CSP 6010: Foundations and Functions of College Student Personnel course.  In this course, I read, discussed and interpreted foundational documents of the field.  Further, I completed a Functional 15 assignment in which I investigated a key functional area within student affairs (residence life).
   

 “Explain the public role and societal benefits of student affairs in particular and of higher education in general” (ACPA & NASPA, 2015, p. 18).

• In the CSP 6040: Educational Outcomes of American Colleges and Universities course, I wrote a paper that included a narrative on the role of higher education.  This analysis was informed by my personal feelings concerning higher education as well as my understanding of the values and principles of student affairs.  
   

 “Articulate the changing nature of the global student affairs profession and communicate the need to provide a contextual understanding of higher education” (ACPA & NASPA, 2015, p. 18).

• I was able to articulate this through my participation in the South Africa study tour.  In this semester-long course, I learned about the historical influences on higher education in South Africa.  Once in South Africa, our group visited multiple institutions that contributed to my knowledge of the complex systems that influenced their student affairs practice and higher education.  With multiple presentations in the course, I was also able to practice articulating this knowledge.  Two presentations that I contributed to were a profile on Stellenbosch University and on Multicultural and Diversity affairs work within student affairs in South Africa.