the role of student affairs and services in higher education

CONTENTS
Acknowledgements 4
Language and Style of the Manual
Contacts for Further Information
Background and Introduction 5
Review of Contents 7
Preamble 9
Section I – Assumptions 11
Section II – Basic Principles, Values, and Beliefs that Underpin
An Effective Student Affairs and Services Program in Higher Education 14
Section III – The Central Role of Professional Preparation and Ongoing
Development of Student Affairs and Services Staff 18
Section IV – Research, Evaluation, Assessment, and Strategic Planning
In Higher Education Student Affairs and Services 21
Section V – The Student Affairs and Services Functions in Higher
Education: Professional Services and Programs Delivered for
Enhancement of Student Learning and Success 25
The Senior Student Affairs Officer 27
Academic Advising/Educational Counseling 28
Admissions/Student Recruitment 29
Adult/Non-traditional Student Services 30
Bookstore Services 31
Campus Activities/Student Organizations 31
Careers Service 32
Chaplaincy/Multi-faith Services 33
Child Care 34
College Preparatory Programs (Pre-college) 35
Community/Service Learning 35
Counseling Services 36
Developmental Learning Centres 37
Dining/Food Services 38
Disability Services 39
Financial Aids/Student Employment 40
Health Services 40
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