The Handbook of Student Affairs Administration

Offers guidelines, strategies and advice on how to effectively manage and administer the student affairs of diverse college and university campuses. The authors cover topics such as management skills, the administrative environment and the changing role of the student affairs professional.

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How can student affairs officers adjust for drastic budget cuts? What influence does technology have on student affairs administration? How can student affairs professionals meet the needs of nontraditional student populations? In this comprehensive volume, experts in the field of student affairs administration offer practitioners at all levels specific guidelines, strategies, and practical advice on how to effectively manage and administer the student affairs of diverse college and university campuses. The authors cover the full spectrum of student affairs administration, from management skills and essential competencies to the administrative environment and the changing role of the student affairs professional. The authors also explore such on-going challenges as staff selection, administrative relationships, internal management, and the role of middle management.