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When I entered the Higher Education Administration and Student Personnel master’s program at Kent State in 2007, I had two specific goals: to learn more about the history of higher education and to learn how to be an effective higher education administrator. Now, as I look back and prepare to graduate from the program in 11 weeks with my master’s degree in hand, I can say with conviction that my goals and expectations were met. I am competent that the skills and knowledge I have acquired from the program will help me to become a professional and competent higher education administrator. Of all the things I learned throughout my master’s program, the three themes that were reiterated in the majority of my courses were the themes of student development, leadership, and multiculturalism and diversity.  I first learned of the importance of student development in my student development course. Throughout my student development course, I was exposed to multiple theories and gained a better understanding of how those theories are related to student development. Student development also reminded me that we as higher education administrators are responsible for helping students develop their whole identities not just their academic and professional identities. The idea of student development was also apparent in my research and leadership courses. In research, it was revealed that the results we obtain from qualitative and quantitative research experiments can help us to better assist our students as they develop academically, professionally, personally, and socially. Similarly, throughout my leadership course it was revealed that as students develop, it is our responsibility as higher education administrators to set an example for them and initiate activities that help our students to become more well-rounded, critical thinkers. In multiculturalism and diversity, I also learned about student development, specifically how we as higher education administrators can help students develop a greater acceptance and appreciation for diversity. My interpersonal communication and group dynamics course also reiterated the importance of student development by revealing how group roles and behaviors are developed. My environments course also touched on student development, as the focus of this course was how the physical, aggregate, constructed, and organizational environments affect student development.  Leadership was another theme that surfaced in the majority of my courses. My leadership course introduced me to the various theories and styles of leadership. It also helped me to determine my leadership philosophy and the characteristics that I value in leaders. It was also emphasized throughout my leadership course that Leaders oftentimes have to wear “multiple hats” to match the needs and conditions of the situation. Leaders must also be attuned to their followers and create situations where every member has the chance to contribute ideas and express themselves. My leadership course also reiterated the importance of critical thinking and good communication. Critical thinking is such an important skill for people to develop because in the workplace, people constantly have to evaluate situations and decisions. The goal of any organization and its members is to come to the best decision possible, so the ability to assess the pros and cons of a decision accurately is essential. Similarly, good communication between those we report to and those who report to us is vital to an organization’s success because good communication helps everyone understand each other, which promotes unity and togetherness.  The concept of leadership also surfaced in my student development course where it was emphasized that as leaders in higher education, we need to set a positive example for students and offer them the support, guidance, and encouragement that they need to grow, mature, and develop their identities.  Similarly, in my higher education law course, Dr. Thomas emphasized the fact that in a leadership role like ours, we need to be at the “top of our game” and understand our legal responsibilities and the legal responsibilities of others, so that when issues arise, we are able to step up to the plate and advocate for ourselves or for others. My Multiculturalism and Diversity class also touched upon leadership and how important it is to give students a “Diverse learning experience.” The hope is that in giving students a diverse learning experience, they will develop a greater appreciation for diversity. Furthermore, my multiculturalism and diversity course emphasized that as leaders in higher education, we need to be attuned to the unique needs and individual differences of our students because that will allow us to better accommodate and assist them as they begin their journey towards bettering themselves and uncovering their identities. This whole notion of leading through understanding also surfaced in my motivation class when it was emphasized by Dr. Was that in order to direct and guide our students, we must not only have a clear understanding of that which motivates them, but also that which motivates us because guidance begins with knowledge and understanding, and understanding leads to more effective leading. My interpersonal communication and group dynamics course, as well as my Greek life course, also touched on the notion of leadership. Interpersonal communication and group dynamics emphasized the characteristics that denote leadership and also addressed the roles and responsibilities that are associated with being a leader. Similarly, in my Greek life course, leadership was also emphasized, specifically what the role and responsibilities of being a director of Greek life involves. Multiculturalism and diversity was a third theme that surfaced in the majority of my courses. In my multiculturalism and diversity course, I gained a better understanding of my own multicultural competencies, which will enable me to better assist my students in developing their own multicultural competencies. The importance of creating an environment that is comfortable, welcoming, and accessible to people from all backgrounds and walks of life was also emphasized multiple times throughout my multiculturalism and diversity course. Through lectures and course readings, it was revealed that when people are comfortable, they tend to absorb and contribute more. Dr. Schneider also stressed the importance of creating diverse programs and initiatives for students. Providing programs that expose students to races and cultures that are different from their own, will help them to develop an understanding and acceptance of diversity because the more exposure people have to something they are unfamiliar with, the more comfortable they will become with it. The theme of multiculturalism and diversity was also emphasized in my student development, higher education and the law, students and the college environment, and my interpersonal communication courses. In student development, it was emphasized that the human race is extremely diverse and that in helping students develop, we need to be accepting and understanding of their uniqueness and differing values, beliefs, and perceptions. Similarly in law, it was revealed that students of diverse backgrounds and abilities are entitled by law to specific accommodation. Students in the college environments also touched upon the notion of multiculturalism and diversity by emphasizing the fact that we as higher education administrators need create learning environments that fit the unique personalities and learning styles of each student. Interpersonal communication and group dynamics also touched on the value of multiculturalism and diversity by emphasizing that diversity within groups is a good things because provides multiple perspectives and viewpoints. In conclusion, of all the things I’ve learned over the past two years, the most significant concepts include the importance of whole student development; the importance of being an effective leading and helping my students to become effective leaders; and the importance of creating multicultural and diverse learning activities. As I continue my professional journey through higher education administration, I will keep these themes in mind and use them to guide my thought and decision-making processes.