Special Topics in CSA: College Students in the U.S.

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Wednesdays 9:00-11:40am   GSE 347

Dr. Ifenyinwa Onyenekwu, Assistant Professor of Professional Practice

This course examines foundational and new theories about college students in the United States with a focus on contemporary and anticipated student demographic and enrollment trends; campus culture, student life, and college outcomes. The course explores the diversity of students in higher education, the influence of institutional types, college student culture, the influence of socioeconomic differences on college enrollment and institutional policies and practices that enhance student learning, retention, and graduation.  As such, it includes opportunities for self-reflection and connects to GSE’s mission by developing students, self-awareness and cultural awareness.

* This course is open to all graduate students.

* For CSA students, this course will satisfy 3 elective credits out of the required 6 needed under the "Special Topics in CSA" requirement.

Please welcome a new faculty member to the CSA family - Dr. Ife Onyenekwu.  She earned her Ph.D. from University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, and her areas of study include the P-20 educational pipeline, diverse populations of Black students in higher education, and globalization of higher education. 

From the NASPA Journal of College and Character:
                        Featuring Dr. Gregory Blimling

Cultivating Practical Wisdom: Senior Student Affairs and Higher Education Leaders Reflect on Journeys in College Leadership "There is an important dimension of leadership that is difficult to define or measure and so is often neglected. This facet of leadership can be called “practical wisdom” or “life learning.” Practical wisdom is the expertise gained through accumulated life experiences and the knowledge and insights derived from personal reflection on these experiences. Practical wisdom is important in leadership roles because it combines both dimensions of sound knowledge and good judgment. NASPA’s Journal of College and Character recently released a special collection of articles focusing on the practical wisdom of senior student affairs and higher education leaders. The authors reflect on their leadership journeys and share practical wisdom gleaned from the values, experiences, and insights of a lifetime of work in higher education. Access these articles from the 'Cultivating Practical Wisdom' collection FREE for the remainder of the year: Reflections on a Life and Career in Student Affairs: Guideposts and Structure By Michael L. Jackson Trustworthy Leadership By Diana C. Walsh  Spirituality and Leadership By Susan R. Komives  From Here to Clare: Yearnings of a Scholar-Turned-Dad By Carney Strange  Learning to Lead, Learning to Love: A Personal Journey Toward Wholeness By Shirley H. Showalter  Authenticity and Spirituality in Higher Education: My Orientation By Arthur W. Chickering  A Pilgrimage to My Roots:Exploring Student Affairs and Spirituality in Ireland By Margaret Jablonski  Some Personal Reflections After 42 Years in Student Affairs By Arthur Sandeen  You Can't Rock the Boat if You're Rowing It: And Other Observations About Life as a Student Affairs Administrator By Gregory S. Blimling  An Excerpt from Cool Passion: Challenging Higher Education By Arthur W. Chickering  Expatriate Workers in International Higher Education By Dennis C. Roberts  A Daufuskie Island Lad in an Academic Community: An Extraordinary Journey of Personal Transformation By J. Herman Blake & Ervin R. Simmons "

We have some exciting news to share with you!

Abby Stern Cardinale, a CSA Alum, has recently started as a Coordinator of Undergraduate Student Services at the Rutgers Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy! We are excited to welcome Abby back to the Rutgers Community!

The ACPA Ambassadors Program is currently recruiting graduate students and new professionals to serve as ACPA Ambassadors for the upcoming year (term length: Start of the Academic Year – ACPA Convention Columbus in 2017).   

What are ACPA Ambassadors?

Ambassadors are graduate students and new professionals working on campuses across the country to create networking opportunities and expand the knowledge of ACPA. They are the lifeline connecting their institution to ACPA and other institutions across the country. Ambassadors build and maintain a community within ACPA that focuses on innovative ideas and knowledge sharing. In addition to all that, Ambassadors have many opportunities to get connected with other committees and commissions, contribute to ACPA publications, and host networking events in their regions. This opportunity is also intended to serve as an initial leadership position to prepare you for future leadership roles in ACPA.

What does the position entail?

• Provide a personal link between ACPA and campuses nationwide
• Ambassadors are proactive individuals that are actively engaged with the association while keeping professionals at their campuses educated about ACPA opportunities
• Create and participate in valuable networking, leadership, and career development opportunities
• Contribute to a student affairs community that focuses on the exchange of innovative ideas and practices
• Participate in monthly conference calls
• Network with professionals across the country
• Demonstrate self-motivation and ability to function autonomously in order to be successful in this position

What are the benefits?

• Engage in valuable leadership opportunities
• Invites to exclusive social events during ACPA convention
• Join other committees and commissions
• Host networking events
• Utilize social media to remain connected to large student affairs network

What now?

If you are a graduate student or new professional interested in this opportunity, we invite you to submit an application by August 1st using the following link: goo.gl/F5W7ux

If you work with or know graduate students or new professionals who may be interested in this opportunity, we ask that you share this information and opportunity with them.   

To learn a little more about the ACPA Ambassadors Program, please visit the website: http://www.myacpa.org/standing-committee-graduate-students-and-new-professionals-ambassadors

Remember – applications are due August 1st.  Please email faistenc@mail.gvsu.edu with any questions.

Hey everyone!

Hopefully you're already tuned into our instagram account, but if not, make sure to look us up! Our CSA students have been posting pictures of their amazing summer internships! Our past two featured students are Kim Kosinski at Pitt Bradford and Jenn Ruggerio at San Jose State University!

https://www.instagram.com/college.student.affairs/

We would like to announce the publication of a new New Directions for Student Services monograph, a book chapter coauthored by Rutgers own Ebelia Hernandez with Elisa Abes. You can find it here: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ss.2016.2016.issue-154/issuetoc

We would also like to alert you to a great opportunity. The NASPA Graduate Associate Program is a Leadership Opportunity for master-level graduate students, and we need your help to find the right representative for our institution. It could be you!

Applicants must be an incoming or current graduate student pursuing a master’s degree in student affairs, higher education, or a related field in the 2016-2017 academic year. If you believe that you would benefit from this unique opportunity or know of a friend that would, please see the job description and application, which can be found on the NASPA GAP webpage. 

The priority deadline is August 15, with a final deadline of September 26.

Hey everyone!

Check out the CSA instagram this week as 2nd year Jessika Acilio highlights her summer field experience at Brown University in beautiful Providence, Rhode Island!

Click the link below to check it out!

https://instagram.com/college.student.affairs/