500

In this course students will explore student affairs as a critical element of higher education institutions. Students will be introduced to structures, career options, and standards within the field, and will engage with student affairs professionals and institutions to learn about diverse experiences and opportunities in the field.

This course explores the experiences and engagement of college students across the full breadth of the college experience--going beyond traditionally-aged college students at four-year institutions to discussing community college students, post-traditional students, racially diverse students, and more, along with the intersectionality of those identities and experiences. Students in this class are asked to consider how educational needs, growth and development, and experiences impact college students and their educational journey.

This course engages students in practical exercises and scholarship to develop interpersonal skills and manage interactions across their work in higher education. Topics include crisis management, referral and collaboration, implementing interventions, and managing interpersonal challenges.

This course introduces students to assessment and evaluation in higher education. Students will develop an understanding of the broad accountability landscape and standards, methods and practices specific to student affairs, and apply those understandings through project-based learning tied to real-world examples.