Table Of ContentTable of Contents
Title Page
Copyright
List of Figures, Tables, and Exhibits
NASPA—Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education
Preface
Audience
Acknowledgments
The Authors
PART ONE: Contexts of Professional Practice
CHAPTER ONE: “A Long and Honorable History”: Student Affairs in the United States
The First Student Affairs Professionals
The Beginnings of a Profession
A New Approach: Deaning
A New Approach: Vocationalism
A New Approach: Student Personnel
Student Personnel, Continued and Deeper
Another New Approach: Student Development
One More New Approach: Student Learning
Approaches for the Twenty-First Century
Conclusion
References
CHAPTER TWO: The Importance of Institutional Mission
Institutional Classification Systems
Institutional Mission Statements
How Mission Informs Student Affairs Professional Practice
Student Affairs Professional Mobility: Individual and Institutional Perspectives
Conclusion
References
CHAPTER THREE: Understanding Campus Environments
Frameworks for Understanding Campus Environments
Approaches to Assessing and Enhancing College Environments
Considering the Impact of College Environments
Conclusion
References
CHAPTER FOUR: Fiscal Pressures on Higher Education and Student Affairs
Demographic and Social Trends
Federal Higher Education Initiatives
Issues Related to State Finance
Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Trends
Fund Raising
Conclusion
References
CHAPTER FIVE: Accountability, Accreditation, and Standards in Student Affairs
Accountability Defined
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Relevant Literature on Accountability
Why All the Fuss About Accountability?
Who Are the Stakeholders for Institutional Accountability?
For What Is Student Affairs Accountable?
The Role of the Accreditation Process
Council for the Advancement of Standards and Accountability
Accreditation by Student Affairs Professional Organizations
Best Practices for Accountability in Student Affairs
Additional Resources
Conclusion
References
CHAPTER SIX: Student Affairs and Services in Global Perspective
Globalization and Internationalization
Globalization, Internationalization, and Student Affairs
A Common Agenda
Professional Associations
Staff and Student Development
Conclusion
References
PART TWO: Frameworks for Professional Practice
CHAPTER SEVEN: An Overview of Relevant Theories and Models of Practice
What Is Theory?
Why Use Theory?
A Review of Theories and Models
Key Features of Theory
Applying Theory to Practice
Conclusion
References
CHAPTER EIGHT: Teaching and Learning Beyond the Classroom: Responding to the
Internal and External Challenges Facing Student Affairs
Colleges and Universities in Transition
Economic Calamities and Co-curricular Challenges
Acknowledging and Avoiding Typical Coping Strategies
Contributing to and Consuming the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
Assessment in Student Affairs
Meeting the Challenges
Conclusion
References
CHAPTER NINE: Measuring Student Success: Models and Metrics
The Prevailing Student Success Narrative
Emerging Models and Metrics
Redefining Student Success
Conclusion
References
Resources
CHAPTER TEN: Maintaining and Modeling Everyday Ethics in Student Affairs
What Is Ethics?
Five Domains of Ethical Responsibility
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Ethics in the Student Affairs Profession
A Multi-lens Perspective on Managing and Modeling Everyday Ethics
The Moral Landscape of Student Affairs Work
Deciding and Acting in Ethical Conflict Situations
Using a Moral Compass in Everyday Ethics
Conclusion
References
CHAPTER ELEVEN: Applying Professional Standards
Standards in K–12 Education
Standards in Higher Education
Standards in the Contemporary Context of Student Affairs
Case Illustrations
Conclusion
References
CHAPTER TWELVE: The Role of Professional Associations
The Functions of Professional Associations
The History of Student Affairs Professional Associations
Specialty Associations
The Structure of Professional Associations
Benefits of Membership in Professional Associations
Involvement and Leadership Opportunities
Conclusion
References
PART THREE: Students: The Purpose of Professional Practice
CHAPTER THIRTEEN: The Changing Student Population
Defining Diversity
Scholarly Works on Student Diversity
Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
Trends in Student Characteristics
Challenges to Diversity
Diversity as a Global Issue in Higher Education
Recommendations
Conclusion
References
Court Cases and Legislation
CHAPTER FOURTEEN: Unfinished Business, Dirty Laundry, and Hope for Multicultural
Campus Communities
Identity: A Critical Individual-Institutional Nexus
Pedagogical Issues at the Individual Level
The Conversation Must Become More Uncomfortable for All
Language Matters
Looking Inward: Student Affairs and Identity Politics
Promoting Structural Transformation
Chief Diversity Officer
Curricula and Co-curricula
Effective Recruitment and Retention Processes
Assessment Strategies Toward Accountability
Conclusion
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References
CHAPTER FIFTEEN: Helping Students Prepare for Lives of Purpose
Lives of Meaning, Lives of Purpose
Pedagogies for Making Meaning and Defining Purpose
Mentoring for Meaning
Conclusion
References
CHAPTER SIXTEEN: Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreation on College Campuses
Benefits of Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreation
Overview of Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreation
Intercollegiate Athletics, Recreation, and Student Affairs
Conclusion
References
CHAPTER SEVENTEEN: Supporting Online Students
Growth of Online Learning
Who Is Learning Online?
Scope of Online Student Services
Online Student Services: The Stepchild
Role of Student Affairs
Effective Collaboration
Online Seamless Learning Environment
Delivery Methods
Success and Retention
Accountability
Conclusion
References
PART FOUR: Human Resources in Professional Practice
CHAPTER EIGHTEEN: Organizational and Administrative Models within Student Affairs
Organizational Design Issues in Student Affairs
Theory and Research Related to Organizational Design in Higher Education
Alternative Approaches to Organizational Design and Structure
A Systematic Approach to Organization Structural Design
Conclusion
References
CHAPTER NINETEEN: Recruiting, Selecting, Supervising, and Retaining Staff
Recruiting
Selection
Choosing the Desired Candidate and On-Boarding
Retention
Conclusion
References
CHAPTER TWENTY: Professional Development as Lifelong Learning
Lifelong Professional Learning
Professional Competencies
Defining Professional Development
A Model of Professional Development
Good Practices in Professional Development
Conclusion
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References
PART FIVE: Interpersonal Dynamics in Professional Practice
CHAPTER TWENTY ONE: Supporting and Enhancing Student Learning Through
Partnerships with Academic Colleagues
Defining and Framing Partnerships
Reflection 1: Remember History
Reflection 2: Logic Overcomes Barriers
Reflection 3: Fortuitous Timing
Reflection 4: Collaboration Is Deepening
Action Steps
Conclusion
References
CHAPTER TWENTY TWO: The Political Dimensions of Decision Making
Developing a Political Mind-Set in Student Affairs
Decision-Making Models for Student Affairs
Governance in Higher Education
The Intersection of Politics and Decision Making in Higher Education
Emerging Considerations
Limitations of the Political Dimension in Decision Making
Conclusion
References
CHAPTER TWENTY THREE: Partnerships and Relationships Internal and External to the
College
The Value of Partnerships
Benefits for the College and the Community
Essential Aspects of Successful Partnerships
Characteristics of Successful Leadership Teams
Conclusion
References
CHAPTER TWENTY FOUR: Valuing the Role of Conflict in Organization Enrichment
Preparing to Deal with Conflict
Types of Conflict Interventions
Gracious Space
Conclusion
References
Resources
PART SIX: Skills and Competencies of Professional Practice
CHAPTER TWENTY FIVE: Budgeting and Fiscal Management for Student Affairs
The General Fiscal Environment for Student Affairs
Sources of Funds
Public Versus Private Financial Issues
The Purposes of a Budget
Types of Budgets
Budget Models
The Budget Cycle
Dealing with Budget Cuts
A Final Word
Conclusion
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References
CHAPTER TWENTY SIX: Addressing Legal and Risk Management Issues
Legal Relationships with Students
Contracts
Tort Liability and Risk Management
Federal and State Regulation of Higher Education
Antidiscrimination Laws
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act
Conclusion
References
Cases
Federal Laws, Regulations, and Guidance
CHAPTER TWENTY SEVEN: Implementing Assessment to Improve Student Learning and
Development
A Brief Historical Overview
Documenting Contributions to Student Learning and Development
The Varied Assessment Approaches
Moving Forward with Implementing Assessment
Conclusion
References
CHAPTER TWENTY EIGHT: Raising Friends and Raising Funds
Basics of Raising Friends and Raising Funds
Art and Science of Fund Raising
University Development
Campaigns
Suggestions for Startups
Uniqueness of Development Within Student Affairs
Conclusion
References
CHAPTER TWENTY NINE: Computer-Mediated Communication and Social Media
Student Affairs' Historical Relationship with Technology
Computer-Mediated Communication
College Students and Social Media
Computer-Mediated Communication and Student Development
CMC Applications for Student Affairs
Conclusion
References
CHAPTER THIRTY: Campus Crisis Management
Crisis Management: A Process Approach
Crisis Levels and Scalability
Stakeholders
Crisis Management Teams
Crisis Management Plans
Protocols
Conclusion
References
PART SEVEN: Looking Back and Looking Forward in Professional Practice
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CHAPTER THIRTY ONE: Career Span: Changing Roles, Responsibilities, and Opportunities
How Change Influenced Student Affairs
Conclusion
References
CHAPTER THIRTY TWO: Tough Questions for Good Friends
How Will We Respond to the Narrative of Efficiency?
How Will We Respond to Continuing Inequality of Access and Attainment?
How Will We Respond to Threats to Academic Freedom and Tenure?
How Will We Respond to Charges of Administrative Bloat?
Who Will Lead Us in the Future?
Conclusion
References
Name Index
Subject Index
End User License Agreement
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