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Description of Activity:
Describe the life experience here. Consider the learning
outcomes and competencies you are developing for your
Communication Major.
- Example: Chairperson of Public Relations Committee
of Austin Habitat for Humanity (HFH), a non-profit
organization that builds low cost homes for persons
living in substandard housing. Homes are constructed
by means of volunteer labor and "sweat equity"
form the future homeowner. Although a student member
of the committee, I am involved in decision making
and planning for Habitat programs. I serve as one
of the organization's liaisons to the local community.
Dates of Activity:
From: May 1993 To: Present (1999)
Dates of Employment:
From: October 1995 To: December 1995
Full-time or Part-time:
Part-time
Approximate hours per month
spent of this activity during the specified period:
Indicate the number of hours per month devoted to
this life experience.
- Example: I devote approximately 20 hours per
week to this project.
Tasks completed during participation
in this activity:
Describe the tasks performed emphasizing the communication
activities.
- Example: Develop semi-annual public relations
plan and related media materials, such as press
releases; deliver presentations to community groups
on the function and needs of Habitat here in Austin;
help edit monthly Habitat newsletter and write monthly
column; attend certain ad hoc committee meetings
geared to problem-solving.
Primary responsibility or
focus:
Describe your responsibilities here.
- Example: My primary duties are to assist the organization
by promoting the work of Habitat in this community.
I have primary responsibility to work with the public
relations aspect of HFH. This entails every aspect
of public relations, including media relations,
community outreach, print/visual work, promotion
of fund-raising events, and developing the PR budget.
I work with a committee of three individuals and
we meet monthly.
Additional details about this
experience:
Describe the activity in detail. What did you experience?
Describe which of the ten Student
Learning Outcomes did this life experience fulfill:
Refer to the student learning outcomes section
- Example: Refer to the student learning outcomes
section
Describe how this experience
fulfilled these learning outcomes:
Be specific in your description
- Example: I have learned how to be organized in
carrying out my duties. One of the first things
I have discovered is the importance of carrying
through on delegated tasks in order to share the
responsibility and to enhance creativity. The presentations
I've made to local organizations have strengthened
my public speaking skills and built more self-confidence.
New members have joined Habitat as a result of the
talks I've made in the community. This is one of
the most gratifying aspects of my work with HFH.
Working with deadlines on creative projects has
also prepared me for the "real" world
issues I'll be facing as a public relations professional.
I had to constantly follow-up on aspects of the
PR campaign and work diligently with printers, photographers,
and other suppliers to see that the various projects
were moving at the proper pace.
Finally, my written communications are stronger
now. I believe my prose is clear, interesting and
informative. Writing the monthly column taught me
how to get ideas across succinctly; I practiced
the editing skills I learned in college, having
helped to edit and revise newsletter articles for
the past twelve months. I've also learned much about
writing for a particular audience--in this case,
volunteers and contributors who are committed to
the work of Habitat and the alleviation of suffering.
As a result of completing this work
experience, what areas of improvement or skills are
still needed in the Student Learning Outcomes?
Identify any skills or competencies you did to work
on.
- Example:
I would like to improve my presentational skills
by taking a course on medial and professional presentations
including how to design and develop computer-based
presentations.
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