Beginning Your Journey A Guide for New Professionals in Student Affairs

by Marilyn J. Amey (Editor), Lori M. Reesor (Editor)

The transition from graduate school to a full-time position in student affairs can be filled with both opportunities and challenges. In order to be successful, new professionals must understand the organizational and political realities of working on college and university campuses. Beginning Your Journey: A Guide for New Professionals in Student Affairs addresses the most critical and current issues for those entering the field. In this comprehensive guide, seasoned student affairs leaders and new professionals share practical advice and offer broad perspectives on: managing the first job search and networking professionally; seeking opportunities for career advancement; supervising student affairs staff Achieving work–life balance; defining professional and personal ethics; collaborating with faculty colleagues; handling critical incidents and larger crises; assessing student learning outcome; and using technology and social media effectively. Whether you are moving into student affairs from a graduate preparation program or making a career change, this book shows you how to navigate and negotiate within the higher education landscape.

Genres: Professional Development, Grad School

233 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 1998

Reviews

[Richelle · Rating 1 out of 5]

I think this was useless in part because it's the sort of book to be read at the end of one's program -- and it was required reading for the first class of mine -- and because it's geared at people with no SA experience . . . and everyone in my class had been working in the field for several years. Maybe at the right time for the right audience it might not be so bad.

[Samantha · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice overview

[Jack Korpob · Rating 5 out of 5]

Seriously one of the most useful books I have read in awhile. I like the personal anecdotes from new professionals and seasoned professionals within student affairs. The book captures a general overview and an inside look into what I'm getting myself into for graduate school and beyond. I love that the book is easy to read and understand. The book seems very honest and real and gets me excited to pursue a line of work that I am going to love.

[Dan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good book. Truly a collection of narratives. Not driven by research or proven frameworks but that's ok - most of student affairs ok with that.

[Eric · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really great articles for the new student affairs professional. I especially appreciated the article on Assessment.