Student Development and Practices of Student Affairs Administration

Catalog description

This course examines fundamental principles of student learning development in addition to current and emerging social and academic trends in higher education and how they apply to practice in our student affairs work with students from an EDI-J lens. Student development theory is the foundation for student affairs practice and fostering a holistic approach to college student learning and development. Specific attention will be placed on providing higher educational access to marginalized populations. This course provides for the development of a personal philosophy of student affairs administration through exploration of trends, structures and theories that guide student affairs work. The class will use case studies to apply student learning development to current trends. (3 credits)