Case Studies Overview for Volume 20, Issue 4
To make this issue more useful, the cases are divided into categories, though the issues they raise cut across roles ...
Message from the Editor
Happy January, Everyone. Congratulations on making it through another term. First and foremost, thank you for all you do and ...
ACPA Books: We Look Forward to Working with You
Season’s greetings! We have read several exciting book proposals throughout fall semester and have enjoyed collaborating with authors to bring ...
Fostering Critical Hope (Part 2 of 3) What is Critical Hope? | Shea
written by: Heather D. Shea, Ph.D., 2023-2024 ACPA President Author’s Note: This is the second of a three-part series for ...
Case Studies: Assessment
Implementation Fidelity in First-Year Experience Programs | Braught
Abstract Payton’s first-year experience (FYE) seminar is getting mixed reviews. Their supervisor and the Director of Assessment for the Division ...
Case Studies: Career Preparation and Transition
Career Confusion | Ebri
Abstract This is a case about Linda, a recently divorced, indigenous first-generation college student. She has been guiding herself through ...
Breaking Out of the Silo in Student Affairs | Rosenbery, Davies & Hood
Abstract: Sam, a recent grad and new professional, finds themselves already getting frustrated in their new role as a Conduct ...
Case Studies: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Access, and Belonging
Working in the Crosshairs: Complex Decision-Making in Anti-DEI Political Times | Evatt
Abstract Student affairs practitioners are faced with myriad decisions each day, some of which conflict with their personal beliefs and ...
Supporting Students with Differing Beliefs | King
Abstract In a world of differing views and beliefs, it can be challenging to support all students in the way ...
Balancing Personal Values With Job Responsibilities | McKinney, Davies & Hood
Abstract As higher education professionals, supporting students is at the heart of our work. But what happens when our obligation ...
Just a Regular Student and His Soapbox | Steele Payne
Abstract: This scenario focuses on the experience of Sarah, a white woman working as an un-tenured adjunct faculty member at ...
Case Studies: Leadership
Pressure from Above: Implementing Change Amid Resistance | Bundrick
Abstract: This case uses the Institutional Intelligence Model (Boettcher & Salinas, 2024) to examine the challenges and pitfalls staff may encounter ...
The Best for the Job | Campbell
Abstract This case study examines the hiring processes, communication, and decision-making of academic administrators. It will address the importance of ...
Case Studies: Student Identity, Experiences, and Needs
Penny for your Thoughts: Student Emergency Funding in Action | Callahan
Abstract: This case focuses on the Student Crisis Fund established at Queensborough State University during the COVID-19 pandemic and what ...
Because of How I Sound: Regional Dialects and Institutional Response | Farmer
Abstract Boucher et al. (2013), along with Kinzler and DeJesus (2013), have shown negative perceptions toward those speaking with a ...
Gossip and the Gray Area: Navigating Friendships and Boundaries between Students and Staff | Gonzalez
Abstract This case study examines ethical leadership issues for both student leadership roles and university employees interacting closely with students, ...
Case Studies: Student Organizations
When Community Isn’t Constructive | Hassenstab
Abstract This case study focuses on a sexual misconduct incident within Fraternity and Sorority Life. The issue involves student leaders ...
Revisiting the Basics | Heinzman
Abstract: A residential student returned to the halls intoxicated from a fraternity party alleging they were sexually assaulted. The suitemates ...
Rookie Knight | Jurkiewicz & Friedrichsen
This scenario follows Clara Bishop, a first-year student, who is trying to join the chess club at her university. The ...
Case Studies: Supervision
I’m Putting My Supervisor Hat On | Chaney & Russ
Abstract Flora Wilson (she/her) is a second-year graduate student working over the summer for an internship at Bell Tower University ...
Staff Support Needs | Davies, Goetzinger, Hood
Abstract Chance identifies as a cis Latinx male. He is a new professional at a large research institution working with ...