In reflecting upon my punctuality, positive attitude, and preparation for the BA 352 course, I deserve a 47/50 for my professionalism grade. Throughout the term, I have consistently arrived early to class with the appropriate assignments completed and engaged in all group discussions. I presented myself in a professional manner during class by listening attentively, speaking appropriately, and focusing on the task at hand. I did not give myself a full grade, because I did not complete the Student Information Form in a timely manner. In addition, while reflecting on my in class participation, I wish I would have participated more during class conversations when Ron asked questions. The following sections provide a break down of the different aspects of professionalism on which I based my score.
Punctuality:
Throughout the term, I have consistently arrived early to my 8 AM class prepared with the assignments due and the course readings done. I have never missed a class and even arrived ten minutes early during presentation days to set up. In addition, I arrived promptly to all scheduled meetings with the Career Services advisors, and canceled appointments ahead of time if there was an unforeseen time conflict. I also haven’t missed any group meetings and always made sure to inform my teammates if I was going to be late.
Participation:
During group meetings I was very active and engaged during discussions about the final project. I actively led group discussions and collaborated with my teammates on finding the best fitting solution to our wicked problem. Unfortunately, after reflecting upon the last couple of weeks of class, I do believe I could have contributed more during class discussions. Even though I participated in all group conversations when the class broke off to focus on team projects, I wish I had engaged myself more in Ron’s discussions.
Respect for others:
When my teammates and I were collaborating on our final project, I was cooperative and respected their opinions. In addition, if I had a disagreement with a group member, I focused on giving productive feedback with a positive attitude in order to mediate conflicts. Since my teammates expressed that I practice too much advocacy and not enough inquiry, I have also been focusing on asking more questions in order to understand my teammates’ perspective.
Preparation:
During the 2nd week of the term, I was overdue on an assignment. Unfortunately for me, that was probably the least time consuming homework due for BA 352. It was unprofessional of me for not knowing the deadline which caused me to be unprepared for a class. After learning my lesson early on, I have yet to turn in an assignment late. I checked the course “To-Do List” before and after every class and started assignments earlier on to guarantee completion before the deadline.
Taking Initiative:
During this term, I took advantage of the resources and opportunities that were offered to me. I utilized Career Services multiple times for both resume and cover letter revisions, used the class readings as a resource when reflecting on my leadership development, and found an opportunity to interview with the Director of the UO Career Center. In addition, I volunteered to present the first problem proposal presentation and to write the situational analysis for our final proposal. Taking initiative was one of my best decisions for this class, because it led me to gain new perspectives and experiences for my personal growth.
