Student Services

Catalog description

This course will provide a broad overview of the many functional areas of student services in higher education institutions. Students will be in introduced to theoretical underpinnings of student services as well as reflect upon their own philosophy and values as it relates to various student services areas. Topics to be covered include: the historical development of higher education institutions and student services, issues impacting diverse populations and campus climate, theoretical underpinnings of student service areas, organizing and managing programs, and future developments in the field.