Student Development & Administration in Higher Education ((3 Credits))

Catalog description

Emergent student development theory is explored as it applies to contemporary issues in higher education related to diversity, student retention and student engagement. In addition, this course broadens awareness of student affairs professionals through exposure to new models of student affairs administration in higher education. This course examines competencies for effectiveness in management and integration of student affairs functions. It advances approaches to student development theory particularly from a perspective of using evidence of student learning and development to improve higher education.