ELP 6550 - Student Affairs Administration

Examines the history and philosophies of student affairs, roles and functions of professionals in the field, theoretical bases of the professional, skills and competencies needed, and current issues regarding students and student affairs in higher education. Emphasis is on the relationship of student affairs to the mission and purpose of higher education in different institutional contexts. Meets with ELP 7550. Students enrolled in 7550 will be held to a higher standard and my be assigned additional coursework.