Welcome to
BIC 1212
The Examined Life:
Human Development
and College Life
The unexamined life
is not worth living-Socrates
Chickering’s Vectors of Identity Development
Vector 1: Developing Competence
• Intellectual—ability to use reasoning and
critical thinking skills
• Physical and Manual—involvement and
attention to wellness, artistic, and athletic
activities
• Interpersonal—ability to communicate and
work well with others
Vector 2: Managing Emotions
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Identify and manage emotions
Control by external rules
Control by internal norms
Ability to manage one’s reactions to events
Vector 3: Developing Autonomy
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Movement toward Interdependence
Emotional independence
Instrumental independence
Ability to have an independent outlook on life
but understand the need for interdependence
Vector 4: Establishing Identity
• Process identity to emerge with a healthy selfconcept in all facets of identity (who I am)
• Sense of self
• Self-esteem
Vector 5: Developing Mature
Interpersonal Relationships
• Develops intercultural awareness,
appreciation for others, tolerance for others
• Ability to accept others, respect differences,
and appreciate commonalities
• Friendships with greater depth
• Incorporate significant other
• Parents become adult friends
Vector 6: Developing Purpose
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Vocational commitment
Lifestyle/pattern emerges
Family commitments
Personal interests
Values and choices lived and chosen
Strong outlook on professional self, makes
meaning, establishes positive relations with
others
Vector 7: Developing Integrity
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Congruence in behavior and values
Adherence to moral and ethical principles
Internal values
Emulates own values as an individual in 3
stages: humanizing values, personality values,
and developing congruence
The 7 Vectors in the College Years
Teaching NSE at Baylor
• What parts of Chickering’s theory apply to entering freshmen
at Baylor? Why?
• What is my place/role in contributing to the development of
my students?
• What particular tasks are the most needed in a successful
transition to college?
• How can my course contribute to a student’s personal
development?
• Are there activities, assignments, or pedagogical approaches
you use in a NSE section that are different from other
iterations of the course?
Dimensions of the Examined Life
Intellectual
Values and Behavior
Faith Development
Calling and Vocation
Religious Practices
Macro identity
(gender, race,
religion,
socio-economic)
Micro identity
(relationships,
family)
Service activity
Spiritual
Social
Skills: writing, speaking,
critical thinking, study
Time Management
Physical
Emotional
Nutrition
Health Care
Exercise
Sleep
Substance Abuse
Stress
Stress Management
Depression and Anxiety
Basic Emotions
Resiliency
Conflict Resolution
Self-Knowledge
Theater/music activity
The Examined Life—Fall calendar
Mid to late Nov.:
Religious faith,
spiritual practices,
vocation and calling,
holiday time (what
will I say?)
Contemplative
Activity
Intellectual
Spiritual
Aug/Sept: Make connections in Welcome
Week; course expectations; college life;
Vocation and major exploration.
Orientation to the Library and Academic
Integrity
Physical
Journals
Late Oct/early Nov:
living and working in
groups, social
identities, students
may start to experience
severe academic
distress,
Service activity
Social
Emotional
Sept: Health
and Wellness.
My Fitness Pal
assessment.
Set goals for
Oct. wellness
project
Oct: Roommate Issues,
Homesickness, Changes in
relationships, Depression
and Anxiety, Personality
Assessments
Theater/music activity
Month by Month Transition Issues
Activities for College Students by Vector
• Developing Competence:
– Ice breakers
– Social Gatherings
– Athletic/recreational activities
– Wellness activities (i.e. stress management)
– Musical/theatrical performances
– Trips to art museums
– Learning to use the library resources
– Guest speakers
• Managing Emotions
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Conflict Resolution
Developing healthy relationships
Developing positive self-image
Anger management
Stress management
Appropriate expression of ideas/thoughts/frustration
General wellness
Good eating/sleeping habits
Celebrating success
Personal and academic goal-setting
• Developing Autonomy
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Transition to a new environment
Understanding student responsibilities
Career planning, selection of major
How to use university resources
How to live on your own
How to live with your parents as an adult
Financial management and planning
• Establishing Identity
– Understand values, beliefs
– Physical being, priorities, sexuality
– Exercises that lead to self-discovery, leadership development,
body image acceptance
– Community Service
– Service Learning
• Mature Relationships
– Develop healthy relationships
– Communication as a couple, within a group
– Balance roles with significant other
– Develop trust
– Exposure and education in diversity and multiculturalism
• Developing Purpose
– Life skills development
– Resume writing/workshops, job search strategies
– Interviewing skills
– Career exploration
– Academic Planning and Advising
• Developing Integrity
– Examine the congruence between actions and
values
– Continued exposure to new ideas and cultures;
appreciate and celebrate differences
1. Understand Baylor’s mission
2. Engage in spiritual formation
3. Connect to Baylor
4. Develop personal and professional goals
5. Succeed academically
6. Develop autonomy
Integrating NSE goals into
major-specific course
NUR 1101
Introduction to the Art & Science of Nursing
• Is a career in nursing right for me?
• If so, what should I expect: academic
requirements, nursing school culture and
format, career options and lifestyle?
Understand Baylor’s Mission;
Connect to Baylor; Succeed Academically
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Class discussion of mission and 4 C’s
Student organization assignment (Late Nite)
Faculty lecture on the Art & Science of Nursing
Time management worksheet
Individual follow up after MapWorks and
Academic Warnings come out
Career Development
• Interview with practicing nursing & 3 page summary
– APA formatting required
– Instructor provides interview protocol
• Field trip to School of Nursing in Dallas
• Group presentation about 1 nursing specialty
• Guest speakers
• Readings
Spiritual Formation
• Guest speaker about how faith is integrated
into the daily life of a nurse
• Prayer requests and devotional time in class
Reflection Papers
Purposes
• Engage reflectively on the transition experience to
college
• Provide instructor with a pulse on class and
individual concerns and retention risks
• Practice writing skills
Reflection Papers
• About which parts of attending Baylor are you most excited? About which
parts of college are you most anxious or fearful? (NSE goal #3)
• Reflect on your visit to the Louise Herrington School of Nursing and Dallas.
Was it what you expected? What did you learn about the nursing
profession and/or being a nursing student? Can you see yourself living in
Dallas and being a student at LHSON in two years? (NSE goal #4)
• What have you learned from the NUR 1101 course? What plans or
strategies do you have for the next year to prepare yourself to be a
successful nursing student? (NSE goals #4, #5)
The Four Cs:
– Communication: Communicate effectively and clearly
– Critical reasoning: Be proficient in evaluating evidence,
articulating arguments, and justifying conclusions
– Civic leadership: Understand the challenges of a global
society with a commitment to civic responsibility
– Christian perspective: Demonstrate knowledge of the
Christian scriptures and Christian heritage that enables
participation in discourse from a Christian perspective