University Not To Blame For Student's Unprofessionalism

The Foundations of Professionalism The world as we know it has changed and is still changing, some for good and some for worse. One point that cannot be altered is professionalism. So where does professionalism start and how do you create a professional out of a student? The foundation of professionalism in a university setting starts at the core roots with of course the staff members of the university which should be spread across the branches to the students. In addition, there’s also a persons appearance, demeanor, accountability so on and so forth. According to Prairie View A&M University Mission Statement the “Institution of the 1st class” has core values which include access and quality, accountability, diversity, leadership, relevance, …show more content…
In Nicholas Proch’s Column: University Not to Blame For Student’s Unprofessionalism, he established the fact that students are in direct control of their personnel well-being which includes the acts of professionalism, behavior, and attire. These three items are directly linked to soft skills. Based on this idea, Proch noted “that it should be the students responsibility and goal to become more professional” as it can be the difference between a positive first impression and a poor impression (Proch par. 3). Generally speaking, the first impression could also lead to someones judgement on what sort of education level you may attain. As it’s true that a student should have sole responsibility on their soft skills and professionalism, the school should also be involved to set the example and guidelines on what it is like to be someone with manners. Unlike Proch, in Dana Purkerson Hammer’s, “Professional Attitudes and Behaviors: The ‘A’s and B’s’ of Professionalism” she states schools should in fact be involved with their students. The author speaks in general, asking if “your school’s mission statement include[s] any language with regard to the components of professionalism, professional attitudes and/or behaviors? What about the school’s auricular and programmatic outcomes? Code of ethics or conduct?” (Hammer pg. 458). There’s possibilities of students transitioning from slackers to cold hard professionals that society longs for, which can be acquired through dedication and training. Implementing guidelines as harsh as fines for sagging pants, maybe have mentorship programs in place, and even etiquette courses. The importance of building on the soft skills is crucial, not just for the individual but for others around as well. Furthermore, a simple search on the Prairie View website will lead to a