Student Affairs Research Articles

Roses and Thorns: Counterstories of First-Generation Latinx Faculty Pathways to and Through Doctoral Education and Into the Professoriate

ABSTRACT First-generation Latinx faculty representing various institutional types (i.e., research-intensive, public, private, and community college) share counterstories of their educational experiences of doctoral programs and the professoriate. Guided by funds of knowledge framework, we share counterstories from lived experiences, revealing “roses and thorns” of being first-generation graduates and navigating the journey to and through faculty life. We share recommendations for Latinx scholars interested in the professoriate, including those transitioning from student affairs administration into faculty roles or dual roles as administrators and faculty. We also offer recommendations for institutional actors interested in recruiting, holistically supporting, and retaining their first-generation Latinx faculty.

Prediction of student exam performance using data mining classification algorithms

AbstractStudent outcomes are of great importance in higher education institutions. Accreditation bodies focus on them as an indicator to measure the performance and effectiveness of the institution. Forecasting students’ academic performance is crucial for every educational establishment seeking to enhance performance and perseverance of its students and reduce the failure rate in the future. The main goal of this study is to predict the performance of undergraduate first-level students in the Computer Department during the years 2016 to 2021 to enhance their performance in future by discovering the best algorithm use to analyze the educational data to identify the students’ academic performance. The secondary data was collected by reviewing the Student Affairs Department at the Faculty of Specific Education at Damietta University, in addition to the Statistics Department at the university. The dataset contained 830 instances after excluding 139 instances of missing values, irrelevant rows, and outliers. The dataset was divided into train (577 instances (70%)), test (253 instances (30%)) and involved six features such year, midterm, practical exam, writing exam, final total degree, and grade. This paper use five machine learning (ML) algorithms which was selected according to the literature review and high accuracy in predicting educational data mining: For the purpose of comparison, a number of different machine learning algorithms, such as Random Forest, Decision Tree, Naive Bayes, Neural Network, and K-Nearest Neighbours, were utilized and evaluated with evaluation metrics such as confusion matrix, accuracy, precision, recall, and F-measure. The Random Forest and Decision Tree classifiers emerged as the top-performing algorithms, accurately categorizing 250 instances when predicting students' performance in the statistics course. This was determined based on the findings of the study. Out of a total of 253 instances that were included in the testing set, they only made three incorrect classifications.

Efektifitas Manajemen Kesiswaan Melalui OSIM dalam Membentuk Karakter Disiplin Siswi

This research aims to describe and analyze student management through osim in shaping the disciplined character of female students which was carried out at Madrasah Diniyah Darul Lughah Wal Karomah Kraksaan Probolinggo, East Java. This research is a qualitative descriptive study. This method is a type of research that describes aspects that form the context of the research. Monitor and present the actual situation that occurs in the field regarding student management at Madrasah Diniyah. The data analysis process is carried out by collecting data and simplifying it according to needs so that it becomes important points in the research, then the researcher analyzes the data by discarding data that is not needed. This research obtained data directly from the research subjects, namely the head of Madrasah Diniyah, head of Madin student affairs, and head of Osim. In the form of interview results, seeing the situation directly (observation), and documentation. The results of the research show that student management through osim is very effective in shaping the disciplined character of Madrasah Diniyah Darullughah Wal Karomah students. By carrying out routine planning, implementation and evaluation.

Breaking the silence: Student affairs’ role in Black male faculty well‐being at predominantly White institutions

AbstractIn this article, we investigate the nuanced challenges facing Black male faculty members in predominantly White institutions (PWIs) regarding their mental health. Through an exploration of the multifaceted roles and responsibilities of student affairs professionals, we uncover actionable strategies that can foster a supportive and inclusive environment for this affinity group in PWIs. Drawing from historical context, contemporary experiences, and future considerations, our analysis highlights the systemic barriers and cultural dynamics contributing to this crisis. Through an intersectional lens, we explore the unique stressors faced by Black male faculty, including racial discrimination, microaggressions, isolation, and the pressure to perform “diversity work” without adequate institutional support. By shedding light on these issues, we aim to spark critical conversations and advocate for systemic changes that prioritize the mental health and well‐being of Black male faculty in PWIs, fostering inclusive and supportive academic environments for all faculty members.

Using Accreditation Standards to Strengthen Assessment Practice in Student Affairs

Using Accreditation Standards to Strengthen Assessment Practice in Student Affairs

An effective secondary personalization file system driven by FileForge module

Digital service platforms provided by academic support departments in Macao assist academic staff and students in various areas such as registry, student affairs, academic activities, and research. As the number of undergraduate students increases and new departments are established, academic staff often face the challenge of dealing with paperwork that contains similar content but different formats. This situation results in redundancies and a waste of time. This paper presents our endeavors to simplify administrative procedures in higher education by automating restructured documentation and developing secondary file systems. The paper presents two case studies: Scenario One focuses on streamlining the publication system for academic staff who submit papers in different formats. At the same time, Scenario Two aims to simplify the daily paperwork process for academic staff. Both cases involve transforming the distribution of administrative documents, transitioning from a standardized form with guidelines to a customized form with concise tips. This approach allows academic staff to handle only the necessary information, which may not be available in the database or requires verification. The case studies serve to demonstrate the effectiveness of this administrative simplification.

Ideas and Opportunities for Radiologists--Career and Professional Advising and Medical Education

This article is about two highly diverse radiologists, who fortuitously came together by working as Career and Professional Advisors in the Student Affairs Department of a U.S. medical school. This job opportunity offered each radiologist, albeit for markedly different reasons, a means to transition from full-time Radiology to the opportune world of medical school education. The focus of this paper will be on Career and Professional Advising, while also highlighting the many opportunities for radiologists in current medical school education.

Intersectionality approach to mental health for Black men in student affairs

AbstractNavigating higher education can be a challenging experience for Black men. Among these, Black men often face unique mental health challenges stemming from systemic racism, cultural expectations, and societal pressures. Addressing their specific needs requires a comprehensive approach. However, supporting Black men's mental health in higher education involves a multi‐faceted approach. By actively recognizing their challenges and ensuring resources cater to their specific needs, we can create an environment where all Black men can thrive in student affairs services. In this article, we used Chapman‐Hilliard and Adams‐Bass's theoretical framework of Black Liberation Psychology to guide our analysis of the mental health challenges that Black men face in student affairs.

Implementation of the Independent College KIP Policy at Tanjungpura University

This research aims to determine the implementation and benefits of the Smart Indonesia Card (KIP) Kuliah Merdeka program policy. The model used in this research is the Success model from Ripley and Franklin, namely (1) level of compliance, (2) continuity of implementation, and (3) performance and impact. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative with interviews and statistical data analysis with key informants from the Academic and Student Affairs Bureau. The results of the study show that the implementation of the Independent College Smart Indonesia Card (KIP) program has been going well since the program was first proposed to potential recipients of education assistance. Utilizing this program is considered very useful, especially in the field of education. Especially for people who are still unable to meet their needs. The Academic and Student Affairs Bureau has also carried out the process and provided transparent assistance. This shows a commitment to supporting the implementation of the KIP Kuliah Merdeka program.

Development of Online Counseling Appointment System for Guidance Office of the Office of Student Affairs and Services at Cavite State University-Main

Every guidance counselor finds remote appointments an important tool for managing appointments since it allows them to establish a list of available time slots, see student information, and make appointments without ever leaving their office. This online counseling appointment application provides students with media-related mental health activities and stress-coping skills that are relevant to the university’s counseling services. Specifically, it has the following features: (a) provides information to the students related to some guidance on how to cope with stress; (b) generates reports to be used by a guidance counselor in providing insight they need to effectively counsel so many students; and (c) helps the guidance counselor extend their counseling service to the student. The descriptive research approach was used with JavaScript as the scripting programming language and MySQL as the database. The prototyping software approach was also used, allowing the researcher to come up with additional ideas rapidly, improve on them quickly, and show users the feature and overall design concept before implementation. The evaluation findings show that the system was "excellent" in both evaluations using modified ISO 9126 software product quality standards, showing that the developed application met all of the required requirements of the software quality test from respondents. The mean and standard deviation were used to tabulate, analyze, and statistically treat the results. Overall, the results and feedback indicate a good impact on the needs of guidance counselors.

Themes on Black college males’ mental health and future directions for research in student services

AbstractIn this article, we discuss major themes on Black males’ mental health that have emerged from this monograph. We will also discuss and emphasize how various institutional agents such as student affairs practitioners, faculty, and administrators can use this information to better support Black males in higher education. Finally, we will also discuss implications for future research in student services.

Think long‐term, embrace persistence, flexibility

Kate Magro's background in domestic and international relief work, helping communities recover from political instability and natural disasters, contributed to her becoming a more effective and innovative student affairs professional. As a self‐described task‐oriented, driven individual, working in those unstable, unpredictable environments where “nothing works as you anticipated,” taught her the importance of flexibility. It came down to finding out “the overarching goal and how to be flexible about getting there,” said Magro, now Associate Vice President for Student Development at Palm Beach Atlantic University and Co‐instructor and Field Supervisor for PBAU's international and community development program.

Black African Students in Predominantly White U.S. Higher Education Institutions

Black African students are increasingly choosing the United States as their preferred destination for higher education, and many choose to study at predominantly White institutions. The purpose of this qualitative study was to investigate factors that may influence their identification and commitment to those institutions. Researchers interviewed 20 sub-Saharan Africans at a predominantly White Southeastern university. Findings revealed that construed external image, overall satisfaction with the school, promotion of the institution, and willingness to maintain membership shape the extent to which Black African students are identified and committed to their university of choice. Furthermore, the study also found that prestige does not appear to influence Sub-Saharan African students' identification and commitment to a school in the U.S., but race has mixed effects depending on how it gets interpreted by students. These findings suggest implications for research and practice for student affairs professionals to better serve and retain their international populations.

Occupying liminal spaces: The figured worlds of student affairs senior leaders in the United States.

Student Affairs Senior Leaders (SASLs) in the United States lead offices responsible for academic advising, administrative documentation, scheduling, student health, financial aid, and transition to residency, yet they infrequently draw attention in the field's literature. We explore the role of SASLs and how they describe the social space of medical education. Using a constructivist approach informed by Figured Worlds theory, we conducted a sequential narrative and thematic analysis of the stories SASLs tell about their roles and experiences in the world of medical education. SASLs inhabit complex roles centred on advocating for medical students' academic, personal and social well-being. Their unique position within the medical school allows them to see the harm to vulnerable students made possible by misalignments inherent within medical education. Yet even with the challenges inherent in the environment, SASLs find reasons for hope. SASLs' identities are full of potential contradictions, but they have a unique view into the often-chaotic world of medical education.

Strategi Madrasah Tsanawiyah Dalam Meminimalisir Perilaku Indisipliner Siswa

The research aims to explain and describe the efforts of the school in minimizing student disciplinary behavior at Al-Mardliyyah Tagangser Laok Waru Pamekasan Islamic Junior High School. The research method used a qualitative approach with a case study design. Data collection was done through interviews, observations, and documentation. Data processing involved reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. Data validity was ensured through credibility and confirmability. The research results show forms of disciplinary behavior such as arriving late to school, not participating in learning activities, leaving before time, not adhering to uniform regulations, bringing mobile phones to school, and being absent without explanation. The role of the class teacher includes being a parent figure, guidance counselor, motivator, administrator, and communicator. Discipline enforcement is carried out through a system of violation point weights which are socialized at the beginning of each new academic year packaged with the Student Introduction Period activities. A WhatsApp group facilitates communication between class teachers, guidance counselors, and the student affairs department. Collaboration between class teachers and guidance counselors involves formulating guidance procedures, compiling summaries, assigning home visit tasks, and monitoring and evaluation.

DESAIN PEMBELAJARAN AKHLAK DI SEKOLAH (Studi pada SDIT Alam Nurul Islam Dua Ngawi)

This research aims to determine the design of student moral learning at SDIT Alam Nurul Islam Dua Ngawi. This research is qualitative research with a case study type of research. This research used a purposive technique with the research subjects being the homeroom teacher and the supervisor, and the informants were the school principal, curriculum teacher, student affairs teacher, SIP supervisor, and student guardians. Data collection through observation, documentation and interviews. The results of the research show that the student moral learning design at SDIT Alam Nurul Islam Dua Ngawi is implemented in several ways, namely: integrating into all subjects which can be seen in the weekly learning plan, developing school culture through familiarizing Islamic activities in the school environment, extracurricular activities namely by always instilling commendable morals into every extracurricular activity, and community-based design by establishing class councils and school committee boards as concepts and correctors for school development activities and instilling student morals.

Not All Who Wander Are Lost: Redefining Career Exploration and Indecision in Undergraduate Students

Inspired by a Tolkien quote, “Not All Who Wander Are Lost,” the authors introduce the concept of career wandering in the context of undergraduate student development. Proposing an alternative to traditional linear career trajectories, we conceptualize a dynamic approach that embraces nonlinear paths, indecision, and adaptability in a rapidly changing labor market. Drawing from our experience as educators, we define career wandering by integrating principles of lifelong learning, flexibility, chance events, and openness to diverse experiences. We explore the implications of career wandering for student affairs professionals, emphasizing the need for supportive, inclusive environments that encourage exploration and holistic student development. Addressing potential critiques, we acknowledge the challenges of equity and accessibility, and the need for intentional institutional support. Ultimately, the career wandering approach aligns with the evolving nature of work and promotes a more inclusive and adaptable model of career development in higher education.

The Role of Madrasah Principal in Addressing Bullying Issues in Madrasah

Cases of bullying can occur at all levels of education from elementary to tertiary level. Bullying can cause mental damage to a person with severe social and psychological consequences, therefore especially madrasa heads as leaders in educational institutions and teachers and school staff must pay full attention to the problem of bullying. This research aims to determine the role of the madrasa head as the leader of an educational organization in overcoming the problem of bullying in marsah. This research was conducted at Mas Al Wasliyah 22 Tembung using a qualitative phenomenological research method. There were three participants who were selected and willing to become participants in this research, namely the head of the madrasa, the deputy head of the madrasa for student affairs, and one of the Bk teachers. Data collection carried out in this research was interviews by recording audio with a cellphone, recording information provided by participants using writing tools and in the form of photo documentation during the interview. The form of bullying that occurs at Mas Al Wasliyah 22 Tembung is a form of verbal bullying, where verbal bullying is harsh or cruel words, insults or hate speech. Bullying that often occurs is between women. Overcoming the problem of bullying at Mas Al Wasliyah 22 Tembung is by bringing together the perpetrator and the victim and providing sanctions so that the bullying problem does not happen again. The role of the madrasa head in overcoming the problem of bullying at Mas Al Wasliyah 22 Tembung is providing outreach, training for teachers and staff or meetings between teachers and staff, anti-bullying policies, supervision and monitoring, responding to reports relating to student problems such as bullying, building a climate positive school, encouraging student participation, and communicating with students' parents and seeing the plans they have made and discussing, measures of effectiveness that have been implemented.

Strategi Pemecahan Masalah Pendidikan Agama Islam di Kampus Akademi Farmasi Dwi Farma Bukittinggi

This study examines problem-solving strategies for Islamic religious education in pharmacy campus environments, motivated by the importance of Islamic education in shaping students' character, ethics, and morals, as well as the unique challenges of integrating Islamic values with modern pharmaceutical science. The main issues identified include lack of student interest and motivation, difficulties in integrating religious values with pharmacy materials, limited time and lesson allocations, and insufficient facilities supporting religious activities. The research aims to discover appropriate strategies to address these issues and enhance the effectiveness of Islamic education in pharmacy campuses. The findings reveal several key strategies that can be implemented, including: establishing binding regulations, organizing meetings with off-campus religious lecturers, coordinating with student affairs departments, combining suitable learning methods, increasing worship practices, strengthening basic religious understanding, creating engaging religious activities, and habituating Quran reading before lectures. The study's conclusion emphasizes the importance of implementing these strategies comprehensively and sustainably, with support from the entire academic community, to produce a young generation excelling in academics and possessing noble character based on Islamic values.

INOVASI PEMBELAJARAN PAI MELALUI PENDEKATAN OUTING CLASS DI SMA NEGERI 1 SUMBERASIH PROBOLINGGO

This research explains and analyzes Islamic Religious Education (PAI) learning innovations at SMA Negeri 1 Sumberasih which are implemented through the Outing Class approach. SMA Negeri 1 Sumberasih has adopted the Outing Class approach as a strategy to increase the effectiveness of PAI learning. This approach involves using the environment outside the classroom as a learning resource that provides students with direct experience. Implementation methods include planning Outing Class activities that are integrated into the PAI curriculum, involving teachers as facilitators, and evaluating learning outcomes. Evaluation is carried out to ensure that PAI learning objectives are achieved and students gain a better understanding through direct experience outside the classroom. The informants in this research were the Principal, Deputy Head for Curriculum, Deputy Head for Student Affairs, PAI Teacher, and Students. The results of this innovation can make a positive contribution to students' understanding of Islamic teachings and enrich students' learning experiences. It is hoped that the positive implications of the Outing Class approach can be an inspiration for other schools and universities in developing PAI learning at the high school level.