1. Leadership in Higher Education
STUDENT AFFAIRS

2. Overview of Student Affairs as a Profession
Professional Organizations
Accreditations
American Association of Community Colleges (AACC)
American Student Government Association (ASGA)
Accreditation is a way of ensuring that institutions of higher education are providing education that meets acceptable levels of quality.
Types of accrediting agencies include:
Association of Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD)
Council of Higher Education Management Association (CHEMA)
Nationally Recognized Accrediting Agencies
Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training
National Academic Advising Association (NACADA)
National Association for Campus Activities (NACA)
Regional and National Institutional Accrediting Agencies
Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools
New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE)
National Association of Graduate Admissions Professionals (NAGAP)
Specialized Accrediting Agencies
National Association of Schools of Art and Design Commission on Accreditation
National Association of Schools of Dance, Commission on Accreditation
National Association of Student Affairs Professionals (NASAP)
University Professional and Continuing Education Association (UPCEA)
Accrediting Agencies Recognized for their Pre-Accreditation Categories
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools-The Higher Commission: Candidate for accreditation.
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities: Candidate for accreditation.
Student Affairs Professionals in Higher Education (NASPA)
American Association of University Women (AAUW)
Accrediting Agencies Recognized for Title IV Purposes
Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education
Association of Fraternity Advisors (AFA)
Association for Student Conduct Administration (ASCA)
Accrediting Agencies Recognized for Distance Education and Correspondence Education
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
Accreditation Commission for Career Schools and Colleges

3. Overview of Student Affairs as a Profession
Units of Student Affairs Continued
Units of Student Affairs
Units of Student Affairs
Academic Services
Academic Advising
Academic Success Skills/Tutoring
Admissions, Enrollment, Financial Aid, Orientation
Admissions
Enrollment Management
Alumni and Advancement/Development
Alumni Services
Development/Advancement Services
Campus life
Campus Safety
Greek affairs
Counseling, Health, and Wellness
Career Development/Career Services
Counseling Center
Diversity and Inclusion
Disability Support Services
International Student Services/Study Abroad Programs
Residence Life
Dining and Food Services
Sports and recreation
Athletics
Recreation and Fitness
Other Areas that May Be Included
New Student Services
Office of the Dean
“Student affairs, student support, or student services is the department or division of services and support for students at institutions of higher education to enhance student growth and development in the United States and abroad.”
Those employed within student affairs are usually known as student affairs practitioners or student affairs professionals.
Sizes of student affairs divisions can vary greatly and are often based on the location, size, and type of institution.
In the US the head of student affairs is traditionally known as the “dean of students,” but this can also vary greatly depending on the institution.

4. Leadership Structure in Student Affairs

5. Leadership Structure in Student Affairs

6. Career Paths to Leadership Positions

7. Career Paths to Leadership Positions

8. Effective Leadership Qualities in Student Affairs

9. Effective Leadership Qualities in Student Affairs

11. Reference Sources Learning Team 2 Patricia Guthrie Azize Ruttler
American College Personnel Association (ACPA) - (Links to an external site.)
•National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) - (Links to an external site.)
•National Center for Education Statistics NCES
Projection of Education Statistics to Web Release: April 14, 2016
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Learning Team 2
Patricia Guthrie
Azize Ruttler
Christina Sherman
Kallan Williams