1. Behind Closed Doors
The Secret Life of a Student Affairs Professional
© P. Max Quinn
BACHA RA Conference – October 20, 2012

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3. • Participants will be able to • Participants will be able to ask questions
articulate student in a safe space, to best assist them in
development theories, and answering the question: Is Student
ways they are used to Affairs the right profession for me?
engage college students.
• Participants will be able to • Participants will be able to identify
demonstrate an professional organizations (ACPA,
understanding of the ethical NASPA, ACUHO-i, BACHA, ASCA,
principles that guide etc...) and ways to get involved as both an
student affairs work. undergraduate and graduate student.
• Participants will be able to
articulate professional • Participants will learn advice about
competencies that student graduate school best practices: How to
affairs professionals should choose the right school; Questions to ask
master. in an interview; Institutional fit; etc...
Goals of this Session

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5. Is Student Affairs the right
profession for me?
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6. Arthur Chickering 7 Vectors
• V1: Developing Competence • V4: Developing Mature
Interpersonal Relationships
• V2: Managing Emotions • V5: Establishing Identity
• V3: Moving through • V6: Developing Purpose
Autonomy, towards
Interdependence • V7: Developing Integrity
Student Development Theory

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8. MORE THEORY!
• Cognitive Development • Spiritual Identity Dev.
• Experiential Learning • LGBTQ Identity Dev.
• Moral Development • Transition Theory – 4 S’s
• Generational Theories • Feminist Theory
• Psychosocial Identity Dev. • Critical Race Theory
• Challenge & Support • Self Authorship
• Holistic Dev.
• Counseling Theories • Informal Theories
Student Development Theories

9. Ethical Principles Ethical Decision-Making Model for Student Affairs
(Kocet, McCauley, & Thompson, 2009)
1. Develop an Ethical Worldview
2. Identify the Ethical Dilemma/Problem
3. Weigh Competing Ethical Principles
4. Select Relevant Ethical Guidelines/Professional
Standards
5. Examine Potential Cultural/Contextual Issues
Impacting the Ethical Dilemma
Professional Associations that provide guiding
Ethical Principles for the Profession
ACPA - College Student Educators International
NASPA – Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education

10. • Advising & Helping
• History, Philosophy &
• Assessment, Evaluation & Values
Research
• Human & Organizational
• Equity, Diversity & Resources
Inclusion
• Law, Policy &
• Ethical Professional Governance
Practice
• Personal Foundations
• Leadership (Reflection of the Self)
• Student Learning &
Development
Developing Competence
ACPA / NASPA Professional Competency Areas for Student Affairs Practitioners

11. Website: www.naspa.org
Twitter: @NASPAtweets
Regional Website:
www.naspa.org/regions/regioni
Regional Twitter:
@NASPAR1
Website: www2.myacpa.org
Twitter: @ACPA
Regional Website:
www.mymcpa.net
Regional Twitter:
@MCPATweets
Professional Development

12. ACUHO-I: Association of College and University Housing Officers – International
Website: www.acuho-1.org | Twitter: @ACUHOI
Regional Website: www.neacuho.org
Regional Twitter: @NEACUHO
ACU-I: Association of College Unions – International
Website: www.acui.org | Twitter: @ACUItweets
Regional Website: www.region1.acui.org/region/01
Regional Twitter: @ACUIRegion1
ASCA: Association of Student Conduct Administrators
Website: www.theasca.org | Twitter: @TheASCA
Regional Website: www.theasca.org/circuit1
NACA: National Association for Campus Activities
Website: www.naca.org | Twitter: @THENACA
Regional Website: www.naca.org/northeast | Regional Twitter: @thenacane
Professional Development

13. AFA: Association of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors
Website: www.afa1976.org | Twitter: @AFA1976
NODA: National Orientation Directors Association
Website: www.noda.orgsync.com
Regional Website: www.noda.orgsync.com/regions_1
AACED-I: Association of Collegiate Conference and Events Directors – International
Website: www.aaced-i.org | Twitter: @ACCEDI
Regional Website: www.acced-i.org/imis_web/StaticContent/4/region12
NACADA: National Academic Advising Association
Website: www.nacada.ksu.edu | Twitter: @NACADA
Regional Website: www.nacada.ksu.edu/Regional_Divisions/region1
NACAC: National Association for College Admissions Counseling
Website: www.nacadnet.org | Twitter: @NACAC
Professional Development

14. List Courtesy of Dr. Beth Moriarty
NAFSA: Association of International Educators
Website: www.nafsa.org | Twitter: @NAFSA
Regional Website:
www.nafsa.org/Connect_and_Network/Engage_with_a_Community/
NAFSA_Regions/Region_XI
ACHA: American College Health Association
Website: www.acha.org | Twitter: @ACHA_Tweets
Campus Compact
Website: www.compact.org
NASFAA: National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators
Website: www.nasfaa.org
NACE: National Association of Colleges and Employers
Website: www.naceweb.org
Regional:
BACHA: Boston Area College Housing Association
Website: www.bacha.org | Twitter: @bacha_org
Professional Development

15. • How to choose the right school?
• Location, Location, Location!
• Counseling VS. Administrative
• College Student Personnel
• Student Affairs / Higher Education
Your Network
• Questions to ask in an interview...
• Culture of Institution | Institutional fit is your NET-
• Opportunities for Professional Development
• Assistantships ?
WORTH!
• What is the Difference between Undergrad & Grad School?
• Passion
• Willingness to Learn
• Workload
• Work life Balance
• Professionalism
Applying to Grad School

16. Manage YOUR Digital Identity
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