Justin Tidd
Advising and Supporting (A/S)
When addressing my staff and colleagues at the beginning of any school year or professional endeavor, I always emphasize my neverending support. I’m proud to say that I believe this still holds true through my direct feedback, clear instructions for preparation and task management, and calm, yet intentional tone in crisis management situations. In engaging in respectful, curious conversations, I’m able to create an environment where no one feels like an outsider and is able to engage in all types of conversations in a judgement-free manner that still puts the focus on what they need. I’m hoping to move into more professional roles in a way that focuses less on administrative completion and focuses more on icebreaking efforts that allow people to have fun with the process. While this is still an environment I actively co-create, I understand that learning more about a person opens up a wide array of opportunities for authenticity and growth.
Foundational Outcomes
Relevant Experiences
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Recognize the strengths and limitations of one’s own worldview on communication with others (e.g., how terminology could either liberate or constrain others with different gender identities, sexual orientations, abilities, cultural backgrounds, etc.).
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I recognize my lack of experience with misrepresented communities and use this realization to serve as an active participant in spaces where I’m not meant to be the vocal leader, but the curious scholar of a topic.
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Facilitate reflection to make meaning from experiences with students, groups, colleagues, and others.
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I co-create hypothetical situations with student leaders on the various ways to complete a task and use time of reflection to honestly acknowledge if those efforts work moving forward.
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Facilitate problem-solving.
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I exhibit critical thinking and sound judgement in crisis management situations which gives me the opportunity to help future staff and students plan for real world situations.
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Know and use referral sources (e.g., other offices, outside agencies, knowledge sources), and exhibit referral skills in seeking expert assistance.
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I examine the needs of residents in mental health check-ins and talk through accessible, applicable departments that are more equipped to assist in long-term well-being.
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Maintain an appropriate degree of confidentiality that follows applicable legal and licensing requirements, facilitates the development of trusting relationships, and recognizes when confidentiality should be broken to protect the student or others.
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I adhere to FERPA guidelines by never speaking about classified information with students and select colleagues who don’t need the information.
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Utilize virtual resources and technology to meet the advising and supporting needs of students.
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I develop digital tracking methods that keep staff needs and tasks in a centralized location which provides organization and readily available data on how specific staff members and initiatives should complete a particular task or move forward in their roles.
Intermediate Outcomes
Relevant Experiences
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Initiate and exercise appropriate institutional crisis intervention responses and processes.
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I answer clarifying questions from Resident Assistants about particular on-call situations and refer them to the proper resources and contact information depending on the severity. Additionally, I always offer in-person assistance in the event the RA and students of the matter require emotional support.
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Mentor students and staff.
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I serve as a professional and personal mentor to student leaders by giving them detailed feedback on their work while finding time in our interactions to check in on their personal goals to make sure they are balancing the two while being kind to themselves.
Advanced Outcomes
Relevant Experiences
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Coordinate and lead response processes as they relate to crisis interventions.
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I recognize which on-call matters rely on my supervision and delegate smaller matters to my staff members in order to ensure emotional stability and equitable distribution of tasks to achieve the safest environment possible.
Artifacts
Accountability Notes
These accountability notes layout allows me to track staff progress, document meeting conversations, and monitor deadlines in one centralized location. I use this resource to stay up-to-date on professional performance and remember important personal details and matters that staff members tell me. As a result, I am able to provide more informed feedback and build personal relationships with my team.
Brown Pre-College On-Call Propositions
This artifact showcases my critical thinking and emphasis on providing multiple directions when restructuring on-call procedures and staffing in an all-campus capacity. These notes allow my supervisors time to start the conversation and entertain new ideas that could prove to be beneficial for the time and well-being of staff members who have to serve on-call. By taking the initiative and providing options, I help create intentional strategies for how to make professional experience more intentional and considerate for staff members.