Both types of learning opportunities are incorporated into each student's Plan of Study. The program assumes colleagueship between faculty and students throughout the period of graduate study. Each student and faculty member is expected to act professionally and to share responsibilities and duties of professional life. Developing active partnerships is encouraged, though each student ultimately is responsible for learning.
Faculty serve as teachers, advisors, colleagues and mentors to students.
Masters preparation program in Student Affairs Administration provides entry level professionals with essential knowledge, skills, values, and attitudes necessary for practice in higher education. Graduate students are prepared to work as student development educators and administrators in higher education. Specifically, students may expect employment in residential programs, campus activities, career planning, judicial programs, counseling, admissions, financial aid, student orientation, special services, and related campus programs. The HESA doctoral programs in Student and Academic Affairs Administration, Institutional Planning and Research, and Policy Studies in Higher Education provides mid-level professionals with the essential knowledge, skills, values, and attitudes necessary for advanced practice in higher education. Specifically, graduates may gain employment at cabinet levels of student affairs and academic administration or as faculty in graduate preparation programs.