Student Affairs

“Skill Development Among Student Affairs Professionals” is an article written by Darby M. Roberts about self-evaluation by three different Student Affairs professional levels about skills within the Student Affairs profession. The three skill levels are new professionals, mid- managers, and senior student affairs officers. New professionals worked full time in Student Affairs for 0- 5 years. Mid- managers are defined as individual who reports directly to the CSAO (chief student affairs officer) reports directly to a person who reports directly to the CSAO and has to oversee at least one Student Affairs component. A senior student affairs officer has worked a minimum of 10 years with division wide responsibilities (Roberts, 2005). Roberts referenced a study that found college presidents have a set of skills that they expect their Student Affairs program to demonstrate through all levels of professions. Of course, the new professions will have the smallest skill set due the limited exposer to the field, whereas the senior affairs officers will have the most developed skill sets due the years dedicated to the…

Personal Philosophy of the Student Affairs Field Reflecting on my personal college experience and those of my peers, I believe that the field of Student Affairs provides a unique and even essential opportunity to help shape the experience that student’s receive within the university setting. I strongly believe that students gain more from their college experience learning and growing outside of the classroom rather than inside. Self-discovery and personal exploration through extra-curricular…

Models of student affairs help educators to “reflect on the characteristics of student affairs practice and the extent of the emphasis on student engagement and success” (Manning, Kinzie, and Schuh, 2017, p. 271). In order to enrich students’ educational experience and holistic development, I believe different student affairs models can be implemented at different levels while holding true to a university’s institutional mission. For over a year, I have worked with MBA students at the…

taking a look into the philosophies of student affairs you have essentially embarked on a journey through history. To understand the roots of the profession in American scholars must dig deep into the past to understand the present. Student Affairs developed from a need to mobilize a group of professionals at the collegiate level to meet the needs of students. The philosophies provided a framework and guidelines to unite student affairs professionals under a common cause. It challenged them to…

The work of student affairs professionals often goes unnoticed in higher education because the work is completed outside of the classroom. Our textbook explains that “the curriculum of student affairs is central to the mission of most colleges” (p. 108). The mission of Barton College is to provide challenging learning opportunities for students so that they can be leaders in their communities. First, students can learn about themselves and other cultures through various campus events held by…

Part One: Summary Skill Development Among Student Affairs Professionals by Darby M. Roberts is a short article based on research conducted amongst student affairs professionals in the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) Region III. Roberts’ research was conducted to show the variety of skills possessed by student affairs professionals on different levels such as new professionals, mid-managers, and senior officers. New professionals are individuals who have worked…

Introduction Student Affairs and all the division it encompasses is often considered the “fun” department at a university. This is because many of those professionals who strive to work and study the field of student affairs are energetic and engaging. They strive to make the college experience both educational and impactful. Students who are involved are more likely to excel in the classroom, have lower drop out rates and continue on with education at the professional level. While student…

Jones, & Torres (2017) student affair professionals need to be knowledgeable on theoretical perspectives to understand college students developmental stages; experiences, and how the environment affect them. After the various definitions of theory from lectures and course readings, I define theory as a guide to explain the students’ holistic development, and the approach to address any issues and/or challenges the student may encounter whether cognitive, intrapersonal or interpersonal. Student…

The Growth of Student Affairs Student Affairs The significance of learning and comprehending the historic point of view of student affairs, provides one with the insight and appreciation for the field of work; as well as, illustrates how it has evolved over time. Higher educational institutions have grown into diverse populations and assorted curricular changes (Mann, 2010). In today’s institutions student affairs professionals must respond to a variety of demands and are held accountable for…

Dissertation Review for Female Senior Student Affairs Officers and Pathways to Success Purpose and General Rationale In the dissertation defended by Yettieve Marquez, “Female senior student affairs officers at four-year public institutions: Pathways to advancement,” Marquez discusses gender and leadership disparities in senior student affairs officers (SSAO). The author discovers that females are earning every degree type at a higher rate than their male counterparts, but more women are in entry…