1 What is Professionalism?

This Professionalism Discussion has been part of the course since I began teaching it. Over the years… students have discussed many aspects of what it means to be a professional, e.g.,

• Working “hard”
• Work quality
• Asking for help
• Offering help
• Self improvement & personal growth
• Constructive feedback
• Mutual respect
• Open mind
• Professional dress & hygiene (e.g., hair, perfume, cologne)
• Mistakes
• Communication (in-person)
• Communication (written)
• Communication (banter)
• Respecting time
• Setting work/life boundaries
• Mentoring
• Working with others
• Collaboration

2 Your Task

1. Navigate to the Professionalism Forum in Canvas (unless you already have it open).

2. Discuss your thoughts on professionalism. You may either make a top-level post or respond to a classmate.

3. Your contribution must be no fewer that three sentences.