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Supporting student affairs professionals
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Student affairs and services play a critical role in student learning and success, as well as the level at which community colleges meet institutional outcomes. The evolution of student affairs as ...
Student affairs and services play a critical role in student learning and success, as well as the level at which community colleges meet institutional outcomes. The evolution of student affairs as a field and recognition of its role in student experiences underscore its importance in the effort to provide qualityeducation to college students. This volume provides a framework for excellence in student affairs work at community colleges, including assessing quality and outcomes for program development and accreditation. The authors explore:Excellence in preparing and developing professionals at
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- Creator
- C. Casey Ozaki, Anne M. Hornak, Christina J. Lunceford, editors
- Format
- Books
- Language
- English
- Publication
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- 1st ed
- San Francisco, California : Jossey-Bass, 2014
- ©2014
- Physical Details
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- 1 online resource (99 p.)
- ISBNs
- 9781118930328, 1118930320, 9781118930335, 1118930339, 1322880921, 1118930312
- OCLC
- ocn885469416
- Description based upon print version of record.
- Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.
- English
- Supporting Student Affairs Professionals; CONTENTS; EDITORS' NOTES; 1 Excellence in Community College Student Affairs; Graduate Student Preparation for Entry-Level Positions; Assessing Professionals for Excellence; Developing Professionals for Excellence; Recommendations for Developing Student Affairs Professionals for Excellence; Exemplify Excellence; Communicate Thoroughly; Provide Opportunity; Conclusion; References; 2 It Takes a Village: The Role of the Individual, Organization, and Profession in Preparing New Professionals; Developing New Professionals; Formal Education and Preparation
- Lessons From the ClassroomSocialization and Development of New Professionals; A Model of Excellence; Lessons From the Field; Conclusion; Note; References; 3 Construction of the Mid-Level Management Position; Defining of the Managerial Self; The Construction of the Managerial Self; The Exercise of Unobtrusive Control in the Community College Setting; Lone Wolves, Alliance Keepers, and Collaborative Teams; References; 4 The Role of the Executive-Level Student Services Officer Within a Community College Organizational Structure
- The Unique Context of Student Affairs Practice in Community CollegesCompetencies, Traits, and Skills Needed for Senior-Level Student Affairs Positions; Career Paths to the Senior-Level Student Affairs Position; Reflection of a Current SSAO: John; Conclusion; References; 5 An Overview of CAS Standards: The Role in Self-Assessment and Evaluation; History of CAS; CAS Standards; CAS in Use; CAS Self-Assessment Guides; Importance of CAS; Conclusion; References; 6 Professional Competencies for Student Affairs Practice; References
- 7 Using Professional Standards for Higher Education to Improve Student AffairsInstitutional Accreditation and Student Affairs; Program or Specialty Accreditation; Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education; Summary; References; 8 Creating and Implementing Practices That Promote and Support Quality Student Affairs Professionals; The Credentialed Professional; Invest and Diversify in Your Professional Development; The A Word: Assessment; Politicizing the Student Completion Agenda?; Student Learning Outcomes Assessment; The College With No Borders!; References
- 9 Excellence Within Student Affairs: Understanding the Practice of Integrating Academic and Student AffairsExcellence in Student Affairs; Excellence as Academic and Student Affairs Integration and Collaboration; Conclusion; References; INDEX; Other Titles; Order Form; Advert; EULA