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What is the role of the office of student affairs and services?
The OSAS is responsible for the development and implementation of various programs and services that focus on the non-academic aspects of the student’s life in the College, such as the acquisition of values and skills for lifelong learning.
What does it mean to be a student affairs professional?
Student affairs professionals work in a variety of different positions on campus; they work in student activities, residence life, academic advising, financial aid, admissions, campus recreation, career services, volunteer services, and student orientation just to name a few.
What is student affairs and governance?
The subdivisions of Student Affairs are Student Accommodation and Residence Life, Student Ethics and Judicial Services and Student Life and Governance (SL&G). SL&G consists of four areas of function, namely; Student Representative Council, Student societies, RAG and Student Newspaper.
What is the value of student affairs?
Good practice in student affairs helps students develop coherent values and ethical standards. Good student affairs practice provides opportunities for students, faculty, staff, and student affairs educators to demonstrate the values that define a learning community.
Why do students have affairs?
Student affairs is a critical component of the higher education experience. The work done by student affairs professionals helps students begin a lifetime journey of growth and self-exploration.
Why is assessment important in student affairs?
The development of a culture of assessment will facilitate the work of student affairs; provide information required by stakeholders; and help student affairs improve in its delivery of services, programs, and experiences for students.
What are the 5 areas of student development?
The Five Areas of Development is a holistic approach to learning for Cerebral, Emotional, Physical, Social and Spiritual development.
How do I transition from higher ed to corporate?
- Decide what you are interested in doing and the type of environment that is for you.
- Update your resume (and cover letter)
- Yes. Your skills are transferable.
- Keep applying. Don’t get discouraged.
- Network. Network. Network.
- Think like someone outside of higher education.
What role should student affairs professionals have in the student experience?
Effective student affairs divisions are responsible stewards of their institutions’ financial and human resources. They use principles of organizational planning to create and improve learning environments throughout the campus that emphasize institutions’ desired educational outcomes for students.