Using Chickering’s Seven Vectors to Help Students Rise to the Next Level of Academic
Success
Maureen Coon
Kelly Davidson
Greg Moeller
Jen Warner
Ohio University
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Chickering’s Seven Vectors• Developing Competence• Managing Emotions• Moving Through Autonomy Towards
Interdependence• Developing Mature Interpersonal relationships• Establishing Identity• Developing Purpose• Developing Integrity
Developing Competence
Teaching students to have confidence in themselves.
• Mandatory Advising• GAP Workshops• University Experience Classes• Pom Poms
Managing Emotions
Teaching students to control disruptive behavior.
• Academic Advising• Probation Meetings• University Experience Classes
Moving Through Autonomy Towards Interdependence
Teaching students to become self reliant while developing meaningful relationships with their peers.
• Advising Model• Peer Mentors• Transition Points
Developing Mature Interpersonal Relationships
Teaching students to become aware of and tolerant of differences.
• Diversity Statement• Call to LEAD• Student Organizations
Establishing Identity
Teaching students to become comfortable with who they are.
• Rural Urban Collaborative• Field Experience in SE Ohio• Diversity Statement• Student Organizations
Developing Purpose
Helping students establish clear vocational goals.
• Majors Fair• Advising Appointments• Recruiting Events• EDTE 150• UC 115
Developing Integrity
Teaching students to clarify and affirm their values while respecting others’ beliefs.
• Movies in McCracken• Call to LEAD• Judicial Meetings
Questions For You
• What programming do you have that relates to Chickering’s 7 Vectors?
• Do you use student development theory in your offices?
Questions For Us
Presenter’s Contact Information:
Assistant Dean for Student Affairs and Academic Advising
Maureen Coon ([email protected])
Academic Advisors
Kelly Davidson ([email protected])Greg Moeller ([email protected])Jen Warner ([email protected])
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