Student affairs is an organizational division within institutions
of higher education whose function is to improve and focus the college experience
for the individual student according to his or her needs.
1 Student
affairs is a challenging and dynamic field where professionals assist students
in their development and learning.
NASPA includes the following as responsibilities of student affairs professionals:
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improve the quality of campus life
enhance student learning
attract and retain qualified students
provide students with satisfactory
housing, health services, and recreational facilities
coordinate student activities
manage financial aid programs
help students make career decisions
meet the needs of commuter and nontraditional
students
For a more detailed history and description of student affairs work, check
out
Dr. Patrick Love's essay
on the ACPA web site.
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http://www.bsu.edu/sa/saahe/purpose/
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http://www.naspa.org/gradprep/index.cfm?show=why