Volume 21, Issue 1 (Spring 2024)

A Message from the Executive Director | Moody

Every chance I have to say “Happy 100th Anniversary, ACPA!” is a glorious moment that I am humbled to be ...

Message from the Editor | Boettcher

Hello, ACPA! In just a few days, many of us will meet in Chicago to learn, (re)connect, and celebrate with ...

Fostering Critical Hope (Part 3 of 3) Moving Forward with Hope & Love | Shea

written by: Heather D. Shea, Ph.D., 2023–2024 ACPA President TW: mentions gun violence This is the final installment in the ...

The Myth-Making Literature of Student Affairs Attrition | Surrett

written by: Myles Surrett Abstract In this literature review, I examined student affairs attrition. I also reviewed the progression of ...

Elevate and Innovate: Professional Development and the Art of Design Thinking | Graham

written by: Melanie Graham The Southern Association for College Student Affairs (SACSA) held an inaugural Future of Student Affairs Summit ...

Accreditation Shifts: Higher Education & Student Affairs’ Maturing Student Success Movement | Gordon, Shefman & Heinrich

written by: Sarah R. Gordon, Pamelyn K. Shefman & Bill Heinrich In 2018, we found most accreditors required “student affairs” ...

For Us, By Us: A Student-Inclusive Approach to Redesigning Programs | Kenion

written by: Deja Kenion Introduction Programming is the body of Student Affairs work with the intentions to implement programs/events that ...

Rural Students Self-Definitions and Characterizations of Rurality | Ardoin & Koon

written by: Sonja Ardoin & Kendall Koon There is no single, agreed upon definition of rural in the field of ...

Back to Basics: How the Cycle of Socialization and Liberation Can Be Used in Residential Programming and Curriculum | Samuel & Stewart

written by: Kumi Samuel & Terah J. Stewart, PhD Introduction As a graduate student and faculty member in a student ...

Boundaries Are Non-Negotiable: How to Set Your Boundaries in the Demanding Nature of Your Career in Higher Education | Mitchell

written by: MyKella Mitchell As a higher education professional who has worked in student and academic affairs, my boundaries have ...

Meeting in the Middle: Faculty Perspectives on the State of Graduate Preparation and Entry to the Profession | Harrington & Wilson

written by: Mark Harrington & Amy Wilson Context of Problem As student affairs faculty members we have connected as colleagues ...

Complicated Messes and the Joys of Student Growth: Reflections on Kathleen Deignan’s 46 Years of Leadership in Student Affairs | Jarvis

written by: Judy Jarvis Kathleen Deignan was a leader in college and university student affairs for 46 years, retiring in ...