Service: Service Philosophy
1) Service Philosophy
I believe that in order for anyone to be truly happy, they must be actively involved in serving others. This comes in various forms from actively serving in the community we live in, by assisting in humanitarian projects, to helping those you work with perform their best in front of students and peers. Also in such acts of kindness as spending time to help those in which we have an influence grow in knowledge, wisdom, and compassion. The strange thing about service is that it always seems to return to the giver, but at its pinnacle is selfless.
It is important for family, friends, co-workers, and those we come in contact with to feel that their names and reputations are safe with us. If there are problems that need addressing they will be spoken to directly and trivial matters can fall to the wayside. It’s my belief that helping others cope with frustrations such as finances, work, family, or emotional stresses leads to a much stronger and healthier society. To do this, love, patience, and selfless giving are required, though often much easier said than done.
A quote I read regularly, and which I strive/struggle to live by was said by Stephen L. Richards: “The highest type of discernment is that which perceives in others and uncovers for them their better natures, the good inherent within them.” What a happier world this would be if everyone strived to obtain such discernment.
When considering service to the institution, I feel it is important that I strive to help the University progress as a whole; in doing so, each individual school also benefits. It is vital for the growth of faculty and students to provide a sense of safety and camaraderie, while pushing students and colleagues on to try new things and in turn achieve greatness. Those around us must feel our sincere support and desire for their welfare and growth. Should something they do not turn out as hoped, they should feel we share in their heartache.
It is important for family, friends, co-workers, and those we come in contact with to feel that their names and reputations are safe with us. If there are problems that need addressing they will be spoken to directly and trivial matters can fall to the wayside. It’s my belief that helping others cope with frustrations such as finances, work, family, or emotional stresses leads to a much stronger and healthier society. To do this, love, patience, and selfless giving are required, though often much easier said than done.
A quote I read regularly, and which I strive/struggle to live by was said by Stephen L. Richards: “The highest type of discernment is that which perceives in others and uncovers for them their better natures, the good inherent within them.” What a happier world this would be if everyone strived to obtain such discernment.
When considering service to the institution, I feel it is important that I strive to help the University progress as a whole; in doing so, each individual school also benefits. It is vital for the growth of faculty and students to provide a sense of safety and camaraderie, while pushing students and colleagues on to try new things and in turn achieve greatness. Those around us must feel our sincere support and desire for their welfare and growth. Should something they do not turn out as hoped, they should feel we share in their heartache.