Does student affairs usually bring to mind working in student activities, orientation, or residence life? Do we often consider academic affairs as a pathway that we highlight to ne[...]

Mirrors come in all shapes and sizes. Whether it is a small compact, magnifying, or full body length mirror, they all typically have the same function – to take a look at and exami[...]

As student affairs professionals, we’ve experienced both highs and lows related to the (real or perceived) tension between academic affairs and student affairs. When your wor[...]

When I started my undergraduate experience at Rowan University in 2004, I vividly remember seeing the orientation leaders dancing on stage. My mother whispered in my ears, “Y[...]

Many #SApros join the profession because they were once involved leaders. For these individuals, what was once their “extracurricular” becomes their jobs. I remember attendin[...]

As graduate programs in student affairs are less common in Canada, I came to the United States to learn more about higher education. In particular, I was interested in internationa[...]

Similar to many of my student affairs colleagues, I was highly involved on-campus. I joined every student organization I was interested in and participated in any campus event that[...]

I knew I was not prepared to enter graduate school or student affairs right after graduation from my undergraduate institution. I realized that I needed to gain experience to prepa[...]

Many students and professionals interested in helping others are encouraged to pursue careers in traditional specialty areas, such as psychology, social work, medicine, and educati[...]

October is Careers in Student Affairs Month. And as I approach the end of my first year as a student affairs professional, I wanted to reflect on my journey so far. As an undergrad[...]