The Handbook of Student Affairs Administration - Hardcover

by George S. McClellan (Editor), Judy Marquez Kiyama (Editor)

The foremost scholars in student affairs discuss issues facing the field today, approaches to those issues, and skills necessary to enact the approaches

Professionals in student affairs administration need practical, timely, and applied information on the myriad issues they encounter in supporting the success of the students and the institutions they serve. In the Handbook of Student Affairs Administration, the top scholars in the field share the latest information, methods, and advice on addressing these issues. The book is sponsored by NASPA, the leading professional organization for student affairs in higher education.

This fifth edition has been updated to reflect current and effective techniques in student affairs administration including new chapters on anti-oppressive frameworks and equity in praxis, access for students with disabilities, men and masculinities, support for students' mental health and well-being, and student employment as learning-integrated work. There is also an emphasis throughout on adult learners, online learners, part-time students, and transfer students. Chapter authors of diverse gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, experiential background, and type of institution offer broader perspectives.

• Learn about the dominant organization and administration models in student affairs
• Stay up to date on core competencies and professional development models
• Discover research-based strategies for addressing both emerging and lasting issues in student affairs
• Instructor resources available

The Handbook of Student Affairs Administration is a comprehensive and thoughtful resource, with expert insight on the issues facing student affairs. This is one handbook students and professionals in the field won't want to go without.

Front Jacket

In the newly revised Fifth Edition of The Handbook of Student Affairs Administration, a team of distinguished professionals delivers a practical and informative resource for anyone interested in the discipline of student affairs. The book draws on classic and contemporary literature in the field to provide information on the administrative environment of student affairs, the core competencies required by professionals working in the area, professional development models, current challenges facing today's practitioners, and issues that are likely to arise in the near future as the field develops.

This latest edition includes extensively updated and new content based on current best practices and emphasizes the importance of diversity and inclusivity by incorporating contributions from authors with diverse backgrounds, genders, ethnicities, and sexual orientations. These same authors are amongst the profession's most prominent scholars and practitioners, offering unique insights into important issues. Additionally, new chapters on topics like social justice, stress, and mental health accompany a renewed focus on adult learners, online learners, part-time students, and transfer students.

Organized into seven broad constructs, The Handbook of Student Affairs Administration, Fifth Edition presents coverage of the contexts and frameworks of professional practice, the student experience, human resources, interpersonal dynamics, necessary skills and competencies, and future developments in the area.

An indispensable resource for entry-, mid-, and senior-level student affairs practitioners, The Handbook of Student Affairs Administration will also earn a place in the libraries of graduate students and graduate faculty in college student personnel or higher education programs, as well as those entering the student affairs profession through non-traditional pathways.

Back Jacket

"The Handbook of Student Affairs Administration continues to serve as a valuable and accessible resource to new and experienced professionals working in higher education. Drs. McClellan and Marquez Kiyama have assembled thoughtful chapter authors who guided their discussion using the professional competencies for student affairs educators, which significantly embodies a developmental and equity-minded approach."

--Jeffrey C. Sun, JD, PhD, Professor and Distinguished University Scholar

Discover the latest insights into key student affairs issues from the foremost scholars in the field

The Handbook of Student Affairs Administration is a timely, practical, and hands-on discussion of the most critical issues faced by student affairs professionals as they work to support the success of students and institutions. The book offers the latest information, advice, and methods to facilitate success and reflects current and effective techniques in student affairs administration.

This latest Fifth Edition is updated to include information on new anti-oppressive frameworks and equity in praxis, as well as strategies for enabling access for students with disabilities and for supporting students facing mental health challenges. An emphasis on promoting the success of adult learners, online learners, part-time students, and transfer students is maintained throughout the book.

This reliable resource includes coverage of the dominant organization and administration models used in student affairs, as well as the core competencies and professional development models necessary for practitioners in the field.

Author Biography

George S. McClellan is Professor of Higher Education at the University of Mississippi. He has been honored as an Annuit Coeptis Senior Scholar by ACPA and as a Pillar of the Profession by the NASPA Foundation.

Judy Marquez Kiyama is Professor in the Center for the Study of Higher Education, Department of Educational Policy Studies and Practice at the University of Arizona. Her research examines the structures that shape access to educational opportunities.