Interpersonal & Intrapersonal Competence

Learning Outcome:   Students who participate in Student Life programs will develop an understanding of themselves and the skills to interact with others and with the greater community.  Competence in this domain includes developing a realistic sense of self and emotions, the ability to foster and maintain healthy, mutually beneficial relationships with others, and the capacity for interdependence and collaboration.

Descriptors:

  • Realistic self-appraisal and self-understanding: the ability to accurately identify and reflect on personal strengths, weaknesses, and life factors, which may be used for establishment of competencies. I.e., ability to describe one’s strengths and areas for growth; ability to describe interests, beliefs and preferences and recognize their impact self.
  • Personal attributes such as identity, self-esteem, confidence, ethics & integrity, spiritual awareness, personal goal setting: the development and expression of positive traits associated with one’s personal identity. I.e., the ability to identify goals and develop action plans to achieve them; congruence between values and actions
  • Meaningful relationships: the ability to engage with others in healthy, mutually beneficial relationship. I.e., ability to sustain intimate relationships; ability to address conflict and negotiate differences with others in working relationships.
  • Interdependence: being mutually responsible to and dependent upon others while maintaining independent identity. I.e., solicits or offers assistance from others as necessary; offers to take work shifts for others and/or help with large office project.
  • Collaboration: the ability to work cooperatively with others towards a joint venture.  I.e., engages team members so as to facilitate their contribution to the work of the group; ability to create a supportive environment
  • Ability to work with people different from self: The ability to work with people of different beliefs, backgrounds, work styles, abilities, and other differences. I.e., Seeks opportunities to work with diverse others in assembling work-teams; ability to adapt communication and work style to a wide range of individuals.

Examples of Programs, Activities and Services

Below are some examples of programs, activities, and services where students will develop interpersonal and intrapersonal competence and skills:

  • Residential Living
  • Resident Assistant personal presentation at RA training
  •  Counseling Center sessions
  • Club Sports
  • Recreational Center Activities
  • Alternative Spring Break trips
  • Spiritual Life Programming
  • Public Safety Student Staffing
  • SAFE Zone Training
  • Student work study program
  • Women’s Center Programming/Locker Room
  • HAWE program
  • Alcohol Incident Referral Program
  • Diversity Leader Mentors
  • Orientation Advisors
  • Sustained Dialogue
  • Mentoring Involvement Program
  • Student Conduct Meetings
  • University Disciplinary Committee membership
  • Health Services Intake Process
  • Food Recovery Network
  • Counseling Center Groups
  • Global Fest
  • Pride Week
  • Psychiatric Appointments in Counseling Center
  • SP&L Team-Building Activities (e.g., Oozeball & Battleship)
  • RWU Dining Committee
  • Social Justice Fair
  • Unity Day