"College students deserve to work with administrators and educators who are committed to quality professional programs and services designed to enhance student learning and development. Student affairs professionals study and understand who students are, how they learn and develop, what aspects of the college environment contribute to that learning, and intentionally design programs and services to advance those outcomes. Graduate preparation in student affairs and higher education provides the context of the higher education environment, theory and research on students and their experience, and competencies for professional practice that uphold these noble objectives."
Susan R. Komives Professor, University of Maryland, College Park College Student Personnel Program |