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Brandy S. Propst, Elon UniversityJalonda N. Thompson, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
March 7th, 2018Convention Center, Rm 118 C
Beyond Collaboration: Creating a Pipeline for Student Affairs Professionals in
Academic Affairs
Introductions/Our Story
Jalonda N. Thompson, M.Ed.Assistant Director, Engineering Diversity Programs
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Brandy S. Propst, M.Ed. Director of Elon 101 & Assistant Director of Academic AdvisingOffice of Academic Support & Advising, Elon University
Introductions/Our Story
Orientation/ FYE/
Family Programs
First Year Seminars
Academic Advising
Orientation, Transition, and Retention Programs
Provost & Executive Vice President
Senior Associate Provost, Faculty
Affairs
Associate Provost, Curriculum & Assessment
Associate Dean, Academic Support
Director, Elon 101 Director, Academic
SupportDirector, Learning
AssistanceDirector, Disability
ResourcesTransfer Advising
Coordinator
Associate Provost, Academic &
Inclusive Excellence
Provost Office &
Division of Academic Affairs
Overview/Learning Outcomes o Discuss differences/perceptions/challenges of working in academic affairs
vs. student affairs
o Highlight theoretical frameworks focused on collaboration
o Discover transferable skills needed to work in academic affairs
o Discuss effective tips and strategies for the job search process and advancement within academic affairs
o Create an Action Plan for next steps
ActivityDiscussion on differences/perceptions/challenges of working in
academic affairs vs. student affairs (structure, resources, culture,
politics, challenges, faculty/student engagement, etc.)
Challenges• Faculty/Administrators not understanding the role of student affairs
• Working with faculty
• Battle for resources
• Engaging faculty with students outside of the classroom through programs offered by student affairs
• Navigating academic culture
• What are some others?
How do we go beyond collaboration?
Theoretical Framework
Theoretical Frameworks Focused on CollaborationPowerful Partnerships: A Shared Responsibility (Joint Taskforce, 1998)
• Report emphasized student learning is enhanced when the responsibility is shared by both academic affairs and student affairs
• Built on 10 principles of learning that highlights best practices and implementation
Academic-Centered Models (Manning, Kinzie, & Schuh, 2014)
“Organized around the academic core and wholeheartedly privileges academic experiences over more traditional co-curricular activities common to student affairs….student affairs is highly responsive to the rigors of the curriculum, providing structural support in an intense academic environment” (p. 157).
Theoretical Frameworks Focused on Collaboration
Academic-Centered Models (p. 170-175, 2014)• Places a strong emphasis on the educational mission
• Creates an intellectual environment for students, faculty and staff
• Emphasizes the role that student affairs plays in supporting and educating students – thus sustaining the mission and goals of the institution
• Shared responsibility for student success leading to a more focused effort b/t AA and SA
• Dependent upon high levels of meaningful faculty-student engagement outside of the classroom
• Requires student affairs to demonstrate how field and practice contributes to
undergraduate education
Theoretical Frameworks Focused on Collaboration
Both frameworks were developed with collaboration/partnerships in mind. However, to create or strengthen the pipeline for student affairs professionals working in academic affairs, these frameworks can be enhanced or new frameworks should be developed to further discuss how our work/practice as student affairs professionals is integrated in academic affairs.
How is our work/practice integrated?
Think. Pair. Share.
Think. Pair. Share.
Thinking beyond powerful partnerships, discuss with your partner how our work/practice is integrated as student affairs professionals into academic affairs….
What else can we do to integrate our work/practice into academic affairs?
How do we create a/the pipeline?
Action Plan Development
Strategies/Tips: Schlossberg Transition Theory
Referencing Schlossberg’s Transition Theory and the 4S Model (Self, Situation, Support & Strategies), utilize the handout to reflect on where you are and what you are working towards for your career trajectory in Academic Affairs. Where are you in the pipeline?
Strategies/Tips for Job SearchDo you need a doctorate degree? Discipline based or Higher Education?
Search Committees - What is the faculty role on the search committee?
Transferable Skills :
• Working w/ students from diverse backgrounds (populations, disciplines, etc.)
• Focus on academic learning and student development (think beyond the theories)• Ability to work with more than students (faculty, administrators, parents, donors)• Cross divisional opportunities (teaching, committees, workshops)• CV vs. Resume (create a hybrid, include teaching, presentations and publications)
Institutional Types Matter :
• Small/Medium Private, Liberal Arts Institutions• Large Public, Research Institutions w/ Decentralized Models• Community Colleges
Strategies/Tips for Navigating Academic AffairsUnderstand Academic Culture:
• Focus on Student Learning• Focus on Educational Mission of Institution• Know the General Education Learning Outcomes and/or Requirements• Link Student Development Theory with Effective Pedagogy
Use different language/jargon:
• Student Learning vs. Student Development• Co-Curricular vs. Programs/Programming• Faculty Development vs. Staff Training• High Impact Practices vs. Best Practices• Data-driven vs. Anecdotal (peer institutions, assessments, benchmarks)
Strategies/Tips for Navigating Academic Affairs• Attend Faculty Meetings (if open meetings)
• Invite Faculty to be on or co-chair committees/taskforces
• Create programs/workshops/learning initiatives with Center for Teaching and Learning
• Identify and include/engage faculty/administrators who have expertise in emerging adulthood or college students and/or topics that affect this population
• Learn about different professional associations and their initiatives outside of student affairs (Ex. Association of American Colleges & Universities)
• Read materials related to academic learning and working with faculty (Ex. Chronicle)
Creating Your Action PlanAction Step 1 (Today):
Set Your Intention -- What are your intentions after attending this session? What will you do with what you have learned?
Action Step 2 (2 Days):
What conversations/connections do you need to follow-up on?
Action Step 3 (2 Weeks):
What component(s) of the 4S Model do you need to focus on first?
Action Step 4: (2 Months):
What resources/opportunities/leadership roles at your institution/professional association should you explore?
ResourcesNASPA Student Affairs Partnering with Academic Affairs Knowledge Community
ACPA Commission of Academic Affairs
Academic Affairs Professionals Facebook Group
Manning, K., Kinzie, J., Schuch, J. (2014). One size does not fit all: Traditional and innovative models of student affairs practices (2nd ed.). New York, NY: Routledge.
Contact Information:Jalonda N. Thompson
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @JalondaThompson
Brandy S. Propst
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @BrandySPropst
