This article examines the ACPA/NASPA Competencies as functional protocol of the
neoliberal state. Described as 'not a checklist', Competencies structure rubrics, conferences …

Over the past decade, the preparation of student affairs professionals has evolved.
Historically, curricular professional preparation existed solely at the graduate level. Today …

Student affairs has been at the forefront of creating programs and policies to support diverse
student populations. As attacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives continue …

Attrition of new student affairs professionals can be financially burdensome to an institution
and simultaneously handicaps the continuity of service and engagement of student affairs …

The Journey From #SAGrad to #SAPro Page 1 2 This chapter explores the transition from the
master’s-level graduate school experience to life as an early career professional in higher …

Current American college administration has been charged with the development of the
whole student, producing well-rounded, intelligent graduates ready to enter the workforce …

Over the past several decades, the retention of new professionals in student affairs has been
a concern. Many newcomers leave the profession before completing five years in the field …

The relationship between perceived competence levels of student affairs professionals and
their level of job satisfaction is the central question in this study. The study explores this …

This interpretive qualitative study examined how professional socialization experiences
shape the student affairs specialty choice of higher education and student affairs (HESA) …

As student affairs graduate students finish their academic work and begin their job searches,
they must navigate a number of competing priorities including position, title, work …