Compass Puget Sound Outcomes
Puget Sound supervisors say that because of these conversations, students
…recognize their growth and all of the things that they are learning.
…realize that their work matters, and take pride in their ability to represent the university.
…are energized by identifying opportunities to utilize their talents.
…feel validated—recognizing their impact on the department.
| A survey of on-campus student staff members, February 2017 through October 2018 Outcomes of Reflective Conversations | % agree/strongly agree n = 127 | |
| 2 or more conversations | No conversations | |
| [I see] connections between my work and my life after Puget Sound. | 80% | 42% |
| [I see] connections between my job and my academic major/coursework. | 74% | 40% |
| [I see] connections between my work and my life as a student. | 80% | 49% |
| A survey of on-campus student staff members, February 2017 through October 2018 Outcomes of Reflective Conversations | % agree/strongly agree n = 127 | |
| 2 or more conversations | No conversations | |
| My job has helped me use critical thinking skills to form opinions and solve problems. | 88% | 53% |
| My job has helped me improve my writing skills. | 33% | 9% |
| My job has helped me learn more about career options. | 66% | 50% |
| My job has helped me develop more effective time management skills. | 92% | 81% |
| My job has helped me improve my verbal communication skills. | 94% | 84% |
| My job has helped me develop conflict resolution skills. | 76% | 67% |
| Because of my job, I am able to work effectively with individuals with a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and cultures. | 84% | 84% |
| My job has helped prepare me for the world of full-time employment. | 82% | 84% |
Simply taking a few minutes to reflect with a student a couple of times a semester can have an incredible impact on their ability to draw connections and build on their experiences at work.