photo courtesy of @EdCabellon |
Working in student affairs & supervising about 40 students, calls for teachable moments (and being ready to embrace & seize a teachable moment). If a student misses a shift, our first concern is for his/her wellbeing, rather than punitive measures. Turning such situations into an opportunity to teach someone how to act responsibly is often necessary.
One recent example comes to mind: a student employee missed his/her scheduled shift. It is not acceptable to miss work. Confusion occurs among other staff members, poor planning is communicated, and people may worry unnecessarily. The follow-up conversation contains questions like: is this the best job for you? Have you over-committed yourself this semester? What might you be able to cut out of your current schedule? I think balance can be the hardest lesson to learn.
![]() |
source |
"Just say NO to the sign up sheet"
Since the semester is still getting started for many of us, working to achieve balance should be a priority. We'll only get increasingly busy as the semester progresses. Take this opportunity to make a list of the things you are committed to and consider the most important things first.
Do you see balance on your list?
0 comments:
Post a Comment
Thank you for reading my blog and taking time to leave a comment...I love hearing from you and will reply via email to comments linked to an email address. Unsure if yours is? Check this out:
http://www.pleasant-home.com/2010/12/so-exciting-less-no-reply-bloggers.html