Lloyd A. Godin | Higher Education E-Portfolio

02 · Introduction

About Me

Professional background

I work in student advising at San Antonio College, supporting students and front desk operations. My interests include student access, disability inclusion, and making the steps of college easier to navigate.

My experience with Deaf and DeafBlind communities informs my interest in how institutions support students with different abilities.

My developing narrative

Here I will connect my past experiences, identity, coursework, and professional practice in a first-person reflection.

To addPersonal narrative: What experiences have shaped my approach, and how has that approach changed during the program?

03 · Practice

Philosophy of Student Affairs & Higher Education

I am developing a philosophy centered on equitable access, practical guidance, and student agency. The final statement will connect my professional experience with theory and scholarship.

To addA polished philosophy statement with cited theoretical foundations, examples from practice, and a reflection on how my thinking has changed.

04 · Professional profile

Résumé

To addCurrent résumé after professional review, tailored to the roles I seek.

Academic work

Program of Study

Alamo Colleges Cohort VI · Scope and sequence dated January 20, 2026

EDU 5003

Research Methods

Credit Hours: 3

Semester: Spring 2026

Grade: A+

Course Description:

Basic concepts of research design, strategies of experimental, historical, and descriptive research, and basic statistical procedures are introduced. Participants use these concepts to read, interpret, and evaluate educational and counseling research and to plan such research.

HSA 5023

Introduction to Higher Education and Student Affairs

Credit Hours: 3

Semester: Spring 2026

Grade: A

Course Description:

This course is an introductory course on student affairs and higher education administration. We will cover topics such as the history of student affairs administration, philosophical/theoretical foundations of student affairs, critical contemporary issues, serving diverse student populations, social justice and upholding equity in higher education. Students taking this course are interested in pursuing a career as student affairs administrators and/or seek to work in colleges and universities. Therefore, the purpose of this course is to provide a comprehensive introduction to the field of student affairs administration and its role within U.S. higher education.

HSA 5003

History of American Higher Education

Credit Hours: 3

Semester: Summer 2026

Grade: A+

Course Description:

A knowledge of history makes possible the awareness and understanding of present-day issues in higher education, such as the interdependence and role of higher education in society. This course covers the development of western higher education from the 11th century to the present with an emphasis on the development of U.S. higher education since the colonial colleges.

HSA 5103

College Student Development

Credit Hours: 3

Semester: Summer 2026

Grade: A+

Course Description:

This course offers those who work in, or plan to work in, post-secondary educational institutions the opportunity to develop an understanding of classic and contemporary theories of college student development and their practical applications.

HSA 6503

The Contemporary Community College

Credit Hours: 3

Semester: Fall 2026

Grade:

Course Description:

This course offers an introductory overview of the American community college system with particular emphasis on the history, philosophy, and uniqueness of these institutions. State, local governance, and finance for community colleges are also explored. This course is designed for individuals who or aspire to, key leadership hold, and supervisory positions in a community college, and for others who seek to learn more about the comprehensive nature of these institutions and their role in the post-secondary knowledge industry. Given the unique context of this course in relation to the student affair’s professional role students hold as part of this graduate program, this course will also provide content for understanding specific structures and functions of the community college system within South Texas.

HSA 6933

Internship I

Credit Hours: 3

Semester: Fall 2026

Grade:

Course Description:

This course is designed to provide exploratory experience for students in different functional areas of student affairs to help them gain perspective of the breadth and depth of student affairs work. Individually supervised field experience in student affairs and college administration provides exposure to different functional areas and gain perspective of the breadth and depth of student affairs.

HSA 5403

Partnerships for College and Career Readiness

Credit Hours: 3

Semester: Spring 2027

Grade:

Course Description:

HSA 6143

Administrative Issues in Higher Education and Student Affairs

Credit Hours: 3

Semester: Spring 2027

Grade:

Course Description:

HSA 6123

Program Planning and Evaluation in Higher Education

Credit Hours: 3

Semester: Summer 2027

Grade:

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HSA 6003

Higher Education Law and Policy

Credit Hours: 3

Semester: Summer 2027

Grade:

Course Description:

Experiential learning

Internship

Internship #1

Site: Student Accessibility Services · San Antonio College · Fall 2026

Meet the Internship Supervisor

Photo: San Antonio College

Benjamin Romo
Director of Student Accessibility Services
San Antonio College

Director Romo oversees academic accommodations, staff, programs, and strategic planning for Student Accessibility Services. He previously coordinated student compliance across the Alamo Colleges District and spent nine years with the Department of Family and Protective Services. He is a U.S. Army veteran and holds degrees in criminal justice, including a master’s in criminal justice leadership and management.

Phone: (210) 486-0023
Email: bromo19@alamo.edu
Office: Student Accessibility Services, Victory Center Room 122, 1819 N. Main Ave., San Antonio, TX 78212

SAC biography and photo · SAS staff listing

Internship Overview

To be addedPlacement responsibilities, learning outcomes, hours, and a short reflection on the work.

Agreements

To be addedApproved learning agreement or a public summary of its goals and responsibilities.

Evaluations

To be addedFinal assessment and a reflection on feedback, shared only where appropriate.

Relevant Artifacts

To be addedSelected projects or work samples, each with context, my contribution, and what it demonstrates. Remove student information before posting.

Internship #2

Site: TBD

Meet the Internship Supervisor

To be addedName, role, office, and a brief introduction, with permission before sharing contact details or a photo.

Internship Overview

To be addedPlacement responsibilities, learning outcomes, hours, and a short reflection on the work.

Agreements

To be addedApproved learning agreement or a public summary of its goals and responsibilities.

Evaluations

To be addedFinal assessment and a reflection on feedback, shared only where appropriate.

Relevant Artifacts

To be addedSelected projects or work samples, each with context, my contribution, and what it demonstrates. Remove student information before posting.

07 · Professional preparation

Competency Development

I will assess my development in each of the ten NASPA/ACPA professional competencies, connect academic artifacts to coursework and practice, and explain what each piece of evidence shows.

Professional Development

Master Advisor Certification Training
Successfully completed Level I and Level II.

Connecting evidence to learning

Program learning goals

Each goal will include a first-person reflection, an academic artifact, connections to professional competencies, and citations to relevant scholarship. Progress is the focus; mastery is not assumed.

07 · Scholarship

References

Scholarly sources cited in my reflections will be listed here in APA seventh edition format.

To addFull references as each reflection is drafted. Cite sources in the relevant entry and link artifacts directly when permission and accessibility allow.

Service and recognition

Volunteer Activities, Awards and Recognition

Volunteer Activities

San Antonio College Building Action Team (Emergency Response), Moody Learning Center Floor #1
October 2024–present
Community Bible Church Deaf Ministry
June 2025–present
Tau Kappa Epsilon UTSA Chapter Board of Advisors
August 2026–present

Recognitions

Student

Guten Tag Mr. Godin,
I hope you are doing well. I just wanted to thank you for your help with my admission and advising the other day. Your guidance and support made the process much smoother, even with all the hiccups. I truly appreciate the time and effort you took to assist me.
You made a real difference, and I feel more confident moving forward.
Again, thank you for your assistance and for being amazing.
Liebe Grüße,
Jennifer

Thank you for giving me the right information, I went ahead and email from my school email to the email you provided me, thanks for your help
— Veronica R.

Hi, Lloyd. We just spoke on the phone about the ASL/interpreting program at San Antonio College. Thanks for all the great information, and please send me those resources you mentioned. Thanks again, and maybe I’ll see you around campus someday or at a Deaf community event. :-)
— Anne

Thank you so much for all the help I truly appreciate it! Hope to see you soon.
— Kambree D.

Colleague

You’ve been a Rock Star in getting everything coordinated and ready for the Navigate transition between District and SAC. We appreciate all you’ve done to get us going in the right direction.
— Jamie Trevino

Thanks so much Lloyd!
Really enjoyed working with you today! :-)
Smiles,
— Dr. Kara Mowrey
Adjunct Faculty Coordinator
Student Development · San Antonio College

Hello Lloyd,
Thank you for your continued support of our students, and I will contact Rolando.
— Eleanor · Certified Online Advisor

THANK YOU LLOYD and I really appreciate your positivity!
— Melissa

Awards

2024–2025 San Antonio College Federal Work Study Supervisor of the Year
Winner
2025–2026 San Antonio College Federal Work Study Supervisor of the Year
Nominee

Giving Back to Students

I support students through contributions to these San Antonio College programs and funds:

SACMEN Program Fund
Honors Academy Program Fund
Honors Academy Scholarship
Rea & Barbara Hinrichs Endowed Scholarship
For American Sign Language students

Get in touch

Contact Me

Contact Information

Lloyd A. Godin
Higher Education & Student Affairs · UT San Antonio

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Engaging, equipping, and empowering Deaf students in higher education.

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About Me

Professional background

My developing narrative

Philosophy of Student Affairs & Higher Education

Résumé

Résumé

Program of Study

Research Methods

Introduction to Higher Education and Student Affairs

History of American Higher Education

College Student Development

The Contemporary Community College

Internship I

Partnerships for College and Career Readiness

Administrative Issues in Higher Education and Student Affairs

Program Planning and Evaluation in Higher Education

Higher Education Law and Policy

Internship

Internship #1

Meet the Internship Supervisor

Internship Overview

Agreements

Evaluations

Relevant Artifacts

Internship #2

Meet the Internship Supervisor

Internship Overview

Agreements

Evaluations

Relevant Artifacts

Competency Development

Professional Development

Program learning goals

References

Volunteer Activities, Awards and Recognition

Volunteer Activities

Recognitions

Student

Colleague

Awards

Giving Back to Students

Contact Me

Contact Information