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Student Affairs Practice in

Higher EducationRey Ty

Northern Illinois University

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Source• Fiona J. D. MacKinnon &

Associates. (2004). Rentz’ Student Affairs Practice in Higher Education. 3rd Ed. Springfield, IL: Charles C. Thomas Publisher, Ltd.

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OutlineI. PhilosophyII. HistoryIII. From Admission to EnrollmentIV. Academic AdvisingV. Career ServicesVI. CounselingVII. Discipline & Judicial Affairs

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OutlineVIII. Multicultural AffairsIX. OrientationX. Residence HallsXI. Student ActivitiesXII. Student Financial AidXIII. Student HealthXIV. Issues in Student Affairs

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Higher Education Student Affairs

I. Philosophical Heritage of Student Affairs

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I. Philosophical Heritage of Student Affairs

A. What is Philosophy1. What is Philosophy?

a. 3 Great Questions1) Ontology2) Epistemology3) Axiology

b. Educational Philosophy

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“Ontology is concerned with the ultimate question of existence” (p. 5).

Stan Carpenter, Chapter 1, “The Philosophical Heritage of Student Affairs,” pp. 3-26.

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Anthropology Cosmology Theology Teleology

Areas of ontology, p. 5

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“Cosmology involves the study of the nature and origins of the universe, including questions about time, space, perceptions, and purpose” (p. 5).

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“Theology considers questions of religion” (p. 5).

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“Teleology, or the study of purpose in the cosmos, cuts across the other areas mentioned” (p. 5).

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“Epistemology examines the nature of knowledge itself, sources of knowledge, and the validity of different kinds of knowledge” (p. 5).

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Empiricism RevelationAuthority or

TraditionRationalism Intuition

Epistemology, pp. 5-6

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“Axiology, the third great question of philosophy, concerns values. Values necessitate choices—and choices require evaluating options. What is good? What is beautiful? Individuals, communities, countries, and societies may develop value systems based on their philosophies. When value systems conflict, tension develops” (p. 6).

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B. Major Philosophical Schools 1. Idealism: (Plato) 2. Realism: (Aristotle) 3. Neo-Thomism: (Faith + Reason) 4. Pragmatism: Empiricist; reject the

idea of permanent, unchanging truth

5. Existentialism: Sartre’s “existence precedes essence.”

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I. Philosophical Heritage of Student Affairs

C. Philosophical History of Higher Education

-20th Century Philosophical Influences on U.S. Higher Education

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D. Educational Philosophy & Student Affairs 1. Student Personnel View Point (1937) 2. Student Personnel View Point (1949) 3. Student Development 4. The “Reasonable Expectations” Statement 5. The “Student Learning Imperative” (SLI) 6. Principles of Good Practice 7. Powerful Partnerships 8. The Search for a Student Affairs Philosophy Goes OnE. Building a Personal Philosophy of Student AffairsF. Technology Resources

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II. Student Affairs: An Historical PerspectiveA. Colonial Higher Education

(1636-1780)1. Curricular Innovations2. Women’s Participation in

Higher Education3. Beginnings of Black

Institutions

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II. Student Affairs: An Historical PerspectiveB. Focus on Student

Learning

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III. From Admissions to Enrollment

A. AdmissionsB. History of College Admissions

1. Admissions Officer: Gatekeeper or Salesperson

2. Emergence of the Admissions Field

3. Admissions Officer Today

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III. From Admissions to Enrollment

C. Enrollment Management1. Definition2. Evolution3. Enrollment Management as a Concept

a. Resource Dependency Theoryb. Systems Theoryc. Revenue Theoryd. Revenue Maximizatione. Enrollment Management as Courtshipf. Students as Institutional Image

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III. From Admissions to Enrollment

D. Enrollment Management (E.M.) as a Process1. Planning & Research2. Attracting Applicants & Matriculants3. Influencing the Collegiate Experience4. Orientation & Enrollment Management5. Academic Advising & Enrollment Mgt (E.M.)6. Course Placement & E. M.7. Student Retention & E. M.8. Academic Support Services & E. M.9. Career Services & E. M.10. Role of Other Student Affairs Functions in E.M.11. Faculty Role & E.M.

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III. From Admissions to Enrollment

E. Organizing for Enrollment Management (E.M.) 1. The Enrollment Management (E.M.)

Division 2. E.M. Matrix3. Role of Student Affairs4. Ethical Issues5. Role of Standardized Tests in Admissions6. Merit-Based Campus Financial Aid7. College Rankings

F. Preparation & Training

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IV. Academic AdvisingA. Historical DevelopmentB. Institutional ConfigurationsC. DescriptionsD. Models for PracticeE. StaffingF. Application of Student Learning TheoryG. Entry-Level QualificationsH. IssuesI. TechnologyJ. Future Considerations

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V. Career ServicesA. Historical DevelopmentB. Purpose & GoalsC. Administrative &

Organizational Structures1. Reporting Structure2. Organizational Models

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V. Career ServicesD. Types of Services

1. Career Counseling2. Computer-Assisted Career Guidance

Systems3. Career & Life Planning Courses4. Educational Programs & Services5. Occupational & Employer Information

Services6. Campus Recruiting & Other Placement

Services7. Career Days & Job Fairs8. Cooperative Education & Internships

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V. Career ServicesE. Technology in Career ServicesF. Qualifications for Career Services

EmploymentG. Professional Associations

1. The National Association of Colleges & Employers

2. National Career Development Association

3. Cooperative Education & Internship Association

H. Challenges Facing Professionals

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VI. Counseling CentersA. Historical DevelopmentB. DefinitionC. Administration & Organization

1. Administration2. Financial Support3. Physical Facilities4. Technology

D. Programs & ServicesE. StaffingF. ModelsG. Professional DevelopmentH. Role & Application of Student Development

Theory & Student Learning ImperativeI. Issues & TrendsJ. Technology Resources

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VII. Discipline & Judicial AffairsA. HistoryB. Definition

1. Authority2. Extent of Institutional Jurisdiction3. Due Process4. Constitutional Protections of Student Rights5. Student Misconduct: Sources & Responses

C. Administration & OrganizationD. Discipline & Student Development TheoryE. Current Issues

1. Balancing Legal Rights & Educational Purposes2. Demands for More Supervision of Students3. Ongoing Concerns about Academic Misconduct4. Disciplinary Counseling5. Hate Speech

F. Professional AssociationsG. Future of Judicial Affairs

1. Changing Legal & Legislative Environment2. Continuing Need for Program Evaluation3. Search for Common Values4. The Profession & the Discipline5. Student Discipline, the Core Curriculum & Liberal Education

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VIII. Multicultural AffairsA. Culture & MulticulturalismB. Blessings & Challenges of DiversityC. Racial/Ethnic Minorities: Diversity within Underrepresented Ethnic

GroupsD. History of Underrepresented Ethnic Groups in U.S. Higher

Education1. African Americans2. Asian Pacific Americans3. Hispanic/Latino/Latina Americans4. Native American

E. Minority Student Services & Multicultural Affairs1. Professional Standards2. Expansion of Services

a. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Students (LGBT)

b. International Studentsc. Religious Diversity

F. Minority and/or Multicultural CentersG. Addressing Multicultural Issues Throughout Student Affairs

1. Implemented a Cultural Environment Transitions Model2. Becoming a Cultural Broker

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IX. OrientationA. HistoryB. Definition, Purpose & GoalsC. Changing Student NeedsD. Program Models

1. Pre-Enrollment or Orientation Model

2. Freshman Day or Week Model3. Freshman Course Model

E. StaffingF. Effective ProgramG. Serving StudentsH. Trends & Recommendations for

Practice

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X. Residence HallsA. HistoryB. Mission & Purpose C. Administration & OrganizationD. Staffing PatternsE. Program ServicesF. Applying Student Development

1. Cognitive Learning2. Emotional & Moral Discipline3. Practical Competence

G. Influence of Residence Hall on StudentsH. Legal Issues: Fire & Safety Procedures, Physical

Facilities, Duty to Warn Victims of a Threat, Program Supervision

I. Professional AssociationsJ. Future: Community Development, Technology &

Academic Support, Program Development & Student Learning Experiences, Financial/ Services/ Facilities/ Staffing & Leadership Challenges

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XI. Student ActivitiesA. HistoryB. Mission & Purpose C. Definition, Need, & PurposeD. AdministrationE. Student Development & Student ActivitiesF. Programs: Student Government, Student

Organization Services, Greek Letter Social Organizations (Greek Affairs), Student Union Activities, Multicultural Programming, Leadership Development, Volunteer Activities

G. Student Activities Issues & Trends: Changing Demographics: Adult Learners, LGBT, Students with Disabilities, International Students, Legal Issues, Funding Issues

H. Professional Associations

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XII. Student Financial AidA. HistoryB. Philosophy & Purpose C. Definition, Need, & PurposeD. Student Aid Programs: Federal, Loans,

Campus Based Programs, EligibilityE. Administering Student Aid: Sound

Financial Aid Practice, Responsibilities & Roles, Structure & Staffing, Technology

F. Professional Development: Professional Associations

G. Issues & Trends: Escalating Costs, Student Aid Now, Abrogation of Mission

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XIII. Student HealthA. HistoryB. Mission C. Administrative Structure & StaffingD. Emerging IssuesE. Health Care ReformF. AccreditationG. Campus Health Promotion:

Integrating Wellness Concepts into Student Health Services

H. Additional Services & Concerns

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XIV. Issues in Student AffairsA. Working toward Social Justice in

Student Affairs: Call for a Social Justice Orientation within the Student Affairs Profession

B. Educator Role in Student AffairsC. Teaching & Learning Domains in

Student AffairsD. Professionalism in Student

Affairs

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SummaryI. PhilosophyII. HistoryIII. From Admission to EnrollmentIV. Academic AdvisingV. Career ServicesVI. CounselingVII. Discipline & Judicial Affairs

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SummaryVIII. Multicultural AffairsIX. OrientationX. Residence HallsXI. Student ActivitiesXII. Student Financial AidXIII. Student HealthXIV. Issues in Student Affairs

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Reference• Fiona J. D. MacKinnon &

Associates. (2004). Rentz’ Student Affairs Practice in Higher Education. 3rd Ed. Springfield, IL: Charles C. Thomas Publisher, Ltd.

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Student Affairs Practice in

Higher EducationRey Ty

Northern Illinois University