8 research outputs found
School Counselor Roles and Preparation
Two fundamental questions are posed in this article, that of “What are the present day roles and tasks of school counselors?”, and “What are academic preparation considerations with respect school counselor trainees?” A review of the literature pertaining to the role and preparation of school counselors is shared, as well as research pertaining to populations served by these professionals. The results of an exploratory study are shared. This study involved members of the New York State School Counselor Association who responded to a survey relating to on-site tasks, and academic preparation. Recommendations for future research that will continue to enhance clarity of school counselor roles, and training preparation are offered
Student Veterans’ Pilgrimage Program: Takes Flight Developing Leaders to Support the Journey and Provide Direction
At the core of Catholic Franciscan Education, St. Bonaventure University’s and Viterbo University’s mission is to provide students with an opportunity to explore their own spiritual development, consider the meaning of life, and engage in activities to promote the common good. Student veterans are the compass for building a Franciscan future at our Catholic Franciscan Higher Education Institutes. The Franciscan Pilgrimage program for veterans provides an approach for promoting and advocating for positive relationships in academic and social environments for our student veterans. Collaboration with student affairs, academics, and support services has resulted in a model for facilitating the mentorship of future student veteran servant leaders. This program empowers students to choose new living-learning communities and engage in campus leadership programs. This mentoring program will demonstrate how to transform students’ lives to be the moral compass of campus life
Infusion of Catholic Values and Leadership Opportunities in Online Program Student Support Services
Student affairs counselors are typically involved in management activities, developing organization budgets, offering student leadership activities, providing counseling for career guidance, and supporting diverse learners in multicultural programs. How are these principles and leadership development immersed in a virtual world where taking flight is a symbolic representation of the distance among students and college service providers? Literature that marries these topics of Catholic values with student affairs leadership experiences in online programs in sparse. Soria, Werner, & Nath (2019) speak to the tie between leadership opportunities and positive social perspective. The Journal of Catholic Higher Education shares valuable insights into values, leadership, and the common good. However, the research remains separate. This workshop explores specific areas of ethical and moral dilemmas and challenges to leadership development that arise in online programs. It includes suggestions for initiatives to address these concerns and provides further resources