the role of student affairs and services in higher education

Typical Activities –
• To carry out all student affairs and services functions within the ethical
framework of the profession and higher education in general. Developing long
range plans and developing policies accordingly.
• Preparing and administering budgets and overseeing expenditure of funds.
• Meeting regularly with colleagues in other areas of the institution to discuss
institutional and student priorities.
• Advising and working closely with student leaders to pursue common goals.
• Representing student affairs and services on important committees and
providing reports on key student issues.
• Conducting research studies on students and their needs.
• Working with other university officers to provide a safe and secure campus
environment in which students learn and grow.
• Encouraging faculty involvement in student organizations and activities
outside the classroom.
• Developing rich and diverse learning communities in cooperation with faculty.
• Handling appeals of student disciplinary cases.
• Working with faculty on projects that enhance student learning outcomes.
• Assisting faculty in working with students who may be experiencing financial,
personal, or family concerns that interfere with academic work.
• Conducting evaluation, assessment, and program review on all units in
student affairs and services.
• Providing appropriate staff supervision and professional development.
• Coordinating a comprehensive student activities and organizations program.
• Administering essential student affairs and services programs such as
financial aid, counseling, health, recreation, admission and records, student
government, residence halls, and others.
• Conducting institutional and student affairs fundraising activities.
• Serving as a public spokesperson on student needs/welfare matters.
DESCRIPTIONS OF STUDENT AFFAIRS/SERVICES SPECIALTY UNITS
Academic Advising (Educational Counseling)
Purpose/functions –
• To assist students in developing educational plans that are consistent with
their life goals.
• To provide students with accurate information about academic progression
and degree requirements.
• To assist students in understanding academic policies and procedures.
• To help students access campus resources that will enhance their ability to be
academically successful.
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