Students feel, worry, love and hate at the same time they listen, read, study and write.
These facts must be kept at the front of our minds as the full potential of students will not be realized until the emotional and physical aspects of their growth are given as much attention as the cognitive dimension. Students are expected to meet and exceed academic challenges, prepare themselves for the future and become productive members of the community. It is our responsibility as professionals in the field to assist them in that preparation as it may not take a positive direction nor happen automatically. In conjunction with goal setting, each objective must be able to be evaluated relative to the expected outcome. We, as Student Affairs professionals, must provide and environment conducive to learning, not just what others have already learned, but also the skills to gain and produce new knowledge.