Examines the history and philosophies of student affairs, roles and functions of professionals in the field, theoretical bases of the professional, skills and competencies needed, and current issues regarding students and student affairs in higher eduction. Emphasis is on the relationship of student affairs to the mission and purpose of higher education in different institutional contexts. This course familiarizes students with the literature on the economics and financing of higher education, helps students develop an appropriate theoretical background, and enables students to better understand higher education institutions from an economic and financial perspective. This course is designed to help improve graduate students' understanding of the major theoretical, research, and practical issues related to multiculturalism and diversity in higher education. It provides an opportunity for students to become more reflective educational leaders and policymakers by challenging them to critically analyze how higher education influences the experiences of culturally diverse people.
Students apply concepts learned in companion content course to actual problems of practice.
Four semesters maximum enrollment. This page was updated on April 4, 2001. This web program is provided by Administrative Computing Services .