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Crown of Many "Hats"
By Kyle Robin,
Community Director
University of Maryland
We perform many roles in our daily work as student affairs professionals. Sometimes our work allows us to focus on the roles, which bring us the most joy. At other times, we must adjust our priorities and invest more time and energy in those roles, which bring us less joy. If we look beyond the surface we can recognize the true value that each role played in student development.
Although each semester, academic year, job-title, and campus demands different things at different times, remember that a career is a long-term endeavor. All of our experiences, whether they are our favorite parts of the job or not, feed into the betterment of us as professionals; skills are enhanced, challenges are overcome, and, most importantly, student needs are met.
Wear your crown of many hats with pride!
- Architect - build up students
- Doctor - assist students in being healthy
- Dentist - help students to smile
- Parent - hold students accountable
- Friend - tell students the honest truth
- Firefighter - respond to alarms
- Police Officer- establish, keep and restore order
- Lawyer - protect students' rights
- Teacher - promote life long learning
About the Author
Kyle Robin has over 7 years experience working in the housing profession. He currently works as a Community Director at the University of Maryland, and has worked prior at Texas Tech University as a Complex Director, and at the University of Arizona as a Resident Director.