THE ADMINISTRATIVE ENVIRONMENT OF STUDENT AFFAIRS. The History and Philosophy of Student Affairs (J. Rhatigan). The Importance of the Institutional Mission (M. Barr). Institutional Governance and the Role of Student Affairs (T. Miller). Understanding Campus Environments (G. Kuh). Fiscal Pressures on Higher Education and Student Affairs (J. Schuh). Identifying and Working with Key Constituents (D. Woodard & M. von Destinon). ORGANIZATIONAL AND MANAGEMENT ISSUES. Organizational and Administrative Models (D. Ambler). The Role of the Middle Manager (D. Mills). Selecting, Training, Supervising, and Evaluating Staff (S. Taylor & M. von Destinon). The Political Dimensions of Decision Making (P. Moore). Planning, Managing, and Financing Facilities and Services (G. McClellan & M. Barr). Technological Changes in Student Affairs Administration (M. Upcraft & H. Goldsmith). ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES FOR STUDENT AFFAIRS MANAGERS. Theories and Models for Student Affairs Practice (K. Carter & G. McClellan). Assessment in Student Affairs (M. Upcraft & J. Schuh. Measuring Student Satisfaction and Needs (J. Schuh). Translating Theory and Assessment Results to Practice (M. Desler). Program Planning and Implementation (J. Claar & M. Cuyjet). Budgeting and Fiscal Management (D. Woodard & M. von Destinon). Understanding the Legal Implications of Student Affairs Practice (D. Gehring). Developing Effective Campus and Community Relationships (A. Sandeen). Managing Conflict Constructively (L. Moore). Maintaining High Ethical Standards (J. Fried). Working with Academic Affairs to Enhance Student Learning (C. Engstrom & V. Tinto). Dealing with Campus Crisis (M. Duncan & K. Miser). COMMITMENT TO PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION. Creating Effective Staff Development Programs (J. Scott). The Role of Professional Associations (E. Nuss). Advancing Professionally Through Doctoral Education (S. Komives & D. Taub). New Alternatives for Professional Development (K. Kruger). CHALLENGES FOR THE FUTURE. Who Are the New Students? (R. Fenske, et al.). Supporting People, Programs, and Structures for Diversity (C. Wilkinson & J. Rund). Fundraising and Development (M. Jackson). Applying Professional Standards and Principles of Good Practice in Student Affairs (E. Whitt & G. Blimling). Leadership for the Future (M. Barr & M. Desler).
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