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Integrated Mission Statement Pauline Tolentino Seattle University
SDAD 5900 Dr. Erica Yammamura December 1, 2015
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Integrated Mission Statement My mission is to be a leader who helps to “educate and motivate others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, to be empowered leaders for positive, social change” (Tolentino, 2015) through meaningful collaboration and connections with students, fellow educators, and others within my personal and professional communities. I strongly believe in each person’s potential and capacity to lead. I believe in their ability to create and contribute meaningfully, positively, and—in the words of Saint Ignatius of Loyola—to “set the world on fire” in their own unique ways. I believe that in order for someone to recognize and fulfill their leadership potential and capacity, they need a combination of knowledge, skill, experience, opportunities to gain knowledge, skills, and experiences, and a community of mentors, teachers, and supporters dedicated to their success. I strive to be such a mentor, educator, or source of support for others. I value the “cultural capital” (Yosso, 2000), the knowledge, skills, and experiences, along with the hopes and dreams, which each individual has to share. I help them maximize their strengths and goals, to develop new ones, and recognize challenges as areas of ongoing growth. I learn when to ask for help and how to work in collaboration with others to turn any vision into reality for “collaboration is essential” and a good practice (Blimling & Whitt, 1999). I seek to empower others through intentional practice of Sanford’s (1962) Challenge and Support theory; I choose to work with both students and colleagues to balance supporting and pushing them to discover their own unique capabilities. I recognize the possibilities for someone to learn, grow, and succeed by listening and provide a sense of “mattering” (Evans et al., 2010) as defined by Schlossberg. Thus, collaborating and connecting with other is how I live out my commitment to educating and empowering people to lead as a student affairs leader.
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