Supporting student affairs professionals / C. Casey Ozaki, Anne M. Hornak, Christina J. Lunceford, editors.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Ozaki, C. Casey, editor.

Hornak, Anne M., editor.

Lunceford, Christina J., editor.

Series:

New directions for community colleges ; Number 166.

New directions for community colleges, 0194-3081 ; Number 166

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Student affairs services.

Student affairs administrators.

Community college administrators.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (99 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

San Francisco, California : Jossey-Bass, 2014.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Student affairs and services play a critical role in student learning and success, as well as the level at which community colleges meet institutional outcomes. The evolution of student affairs as a field and recognition of its role in student experiences underscore its importance in the effort to provide qualityeducation to college students. This volume provides a framework for excellence in student affairs work at community colleges, including assessing quality and outcomes for program development and accreditation. The authors explore:Excellence in preparing and developing professionals at

Contents:

Supporting Student Affairs Professionals; CONTENTS; EDITORS' NOTES; 1 Excellence in Community College Student Affairs; Graduate Student Preparation for Entry-Level Positions; Assessing Professionals for Excellence; Developing Professionals for Excellence; Recommendations for Developing Student Affairs Professionals for Excellence; Exemplify Excellence; Communicate Thoroughly; Provide Opportunity; Conclusion; References; 2 It Takes a Village: The Role of the Individual, Organization, and Profession in Preparing New Professionals; Developing New Professionals; Formal Education and Preparation

Lessons From the ClassroomSocialization and Development of New Professionals; A Model of Excellence; Lessons From the Field; Conclusion; Note; References; 3 Construction of the Mid-Level Management Position; Defining of the Managerial Self; The Construction of the Managerial Self; The Exercise of Unobtrusive Control in the Community College Setting; Lone Wolves, Alliance Keepers, and Collaborative Teams; References; 4 The Role of the Executive-Level Student Services Officer Within a Community College Organizational Structure

The Unique Context of Student Affairs Practice in Community CollegesCompetencies, Traits, and Skills Needed for Senior-Level Student Affairs Positions; Career Paths to the Senior-Level Student Affairs Position; Reflection of a Current SSAO: John; Conclusion; References; 5 An Overview of CAS Standards: The Role in Self-Assessment and Evaluation; History of CAS; CAS Standards; CAS in Use; CAS Self-Assessment Guides; Importance of CAS; Conclusion; References; 6 Professional Competencies for Student Affairs Practice; References

7 Using Professional Standards for Higher Education to Improve Student AffairsInstitutional Accreditation and Student Affairs; Program or Specialty Accreditation; Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education; Summary; References; 8 Creating and Implementing Practices That Promote and Support Quality Student Affairs Professionals; The Credentialed Professional; Invest and Diversify in Your Professional Development; The A Word: Assessment; Politicizing the Student Completion Agenda?; Student Learning Outcomes Assessment; The College With No Borders!; References

9 Excellence Within Student Affairs: Understanding the Practice of Integrating Academic and Student AffairsExcellence in Student Affairs; Excellence as Academic and Student Affairs Integration and Collaboration; Conclusion; References; INDEX; Other Titles; Order Form; Advert; EULA

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (ebrary, viewed July 9, 2014).

ISBN:

1-118-93032-0

1-118-93033-9

OCLC:

885469416