Chickering's Seven Vectors Possible Programs in Residence Halls VECTOR 1- Developing Competence VECTOR 2- Managing Emotions
Study Skills Workshops Conflict Resolution Assertiveness Training Human Sexuality Time Management Dealing with Depression/Loneliness Communication Skills Developing Friendships Alcohol Education Racial Awareness Floor/Hall Party Maintaining Long Distance Relationships Note/Test Taking Communication Skill Workshops Weight Training College Bowl Competition Aerobic Program
VECTOR 3- Moving Through Autonomy VECTOR 4- Developing Mature Toward Interdependence Interpersonal Relationships Decision Making Skills Handicap Awareness Whose Life Is It - Your Values vs. Your Parents Exploring Religious Options Your Legal Rights Living with a Black/White Roommate Student Rights and Responsibilities Fraternities and Sororities Money Management Motherhood vs. Career Developing Confidence Debates on Social Issues Improving Communication Skills Values Clarification VECTOR 5- Establishing Identity
Values Clarification Sex Role Awareness Leadership Workshops Power of Positive Thinking Wellness Developing leisure time activities
VECTOR 6- Developing Purpose VECTOR 7- Developing Integrity
Life Planning Workshops Values Clarification Workshops Career Planning Ethnic Awareness Programs Job Search Strategies Alcohol and Drug Awareness Interviewing Skills Discussion Sessions Parenting Decision Making: Examine the Alternative Aspect of Aging Setting and Achieving Life Goals
Chickering's Seven Vectors Possible Problems in Residence Halls VECTOR 1- Developing Competence VECTOR 2- Managing Emotions
Inappropriate Social Interactions Roommate and other interpersonal conflicts Experimenting with Alcohol & Drugs Lack of self-control - Peer influence Failure to see logical consequences of actions Fail to accept responsibility for actions May be aggressive in interactions with others Overly emotional May be passive in interactions with others May have difficulty with persons of Unable to effectively communicate with others different race/culture/sexual Experimenting with sexuality orientations
VECTOR 3- Moving Through Autonomy VECTOR 4- Developing Mature Toward Interdependence Interpersonal Relationships Emotional dependency Stereotypes Problems with parental control Dating relationships Problems with authority figures Changes in friendship patterns Values crisis - what is right and wrong Developing self-confidence
VECTOR 5- Establishing Identity
Sexual Orientation issues Establishing personal values system Body acceptance New parental relationship Acceptance of personal responsibility
VECTOR 6- Developing Purpose VECTOR 7- Developing Integrity Need for direction Decisions about life plans Application of personal values system Congruence between values and actions Vocational commitment Connecting rules and their purposes
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