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College - it doesn't have to end at graduation
New class offering for college administration, student affairs
Lauren Sigel
Issue date: 11/15/07 Section: News
For students interested in working at a college or university as their future career - look no further.
Starting winter term, OSU will be offering a course titled Introduction to College and University Student Affairs for sophomores and upperclassmen.
Created by the College Student Services Administration, the course is designed to introduce students into the field of student affairs, or the nonteaching faculty of a university or college- which include administrative affairs, academic advising, or any out of class support system.
"This course really is intended as an introduction to the field of student services, and is not limited to students already considering a career in the area," said Joanna Means, a graduate teaching assistant of the Adult Education & Higher Education Leadership Department and one of the future instructors for the class.
"Students who are interested in this field of study often have had positive campus experiences and memorable advisors," said Jessica White, an assistant Student Services Administration.
"This class will give students an opportunity to learn more about student services and what it entails."
The course syllabus, still under construction, will include current issues, and trends in higher education and student affairs; a brief history of the profession; challenges in student affairs; developing leadership philosophy; and more.
Students will be expected to complete some research assignments - which involve learning about current trends/issues and sharing - as well as to complete assigned readings for each week, actively participate in class discussions, and interview and shadow a current student affairs professional on campus.
"Anyone interested in going into student affairs as a career will find this course to be a great resource and starting point for building a career," Means said.
"There will be one-on-one interaction with current professionals through interview and shadowing assignments. We will also be bringing some OSU professionals to speak to the class."
According to White, for those who are seriously interested in a career in student services, students who enroll in AHE 499 may choose to continue their studies by enrolling in a student affairs internship class, which will most likely be offered Spring term.
"The internship experiences will be the most likely opportunity for making potential job connections," Means said.
Starting winter term, OSU will be offering a course titled Introduction to College and University Student Affairs for sophomores and upperclassmen.
Created by the College Student Services Administration, the course is designed to introduce students into the field of student affairs, or the nonteaching faculty of a university or college- which include administrative affairs, academic advising, or any out of class support system.
"This course really is intended as an introduction to the field of student services, and is not limited to students already considering a career in the area," said Joanna Means, a graduate teaching assistant of the Adult Education & Higher Education Leadership Department and one of the future instructors for the class.
"Students who are interested in this field of study often have had positive campus experiences and memorable advisors," said Jessica White, an assistant Student Services Administration.
"This class will give students an opportunity to learn more about student services and what it entails."
The course syllabus, still under construction, will include current issues, and trends in higher education and student affairs; a brief history of the profession; challenges in student affairs; developing leadership philosophy; and more.
Students will be expected to complete some research assignments - which involve learning about current trends/issues and sharing - as well as to complete assigned readings for each week, actively participate in class discussions, and interview and shadow a current student affairs professional on campus.
"Anyone interested in going into student affairs as a career will find this course to be a great resource and starting point for building a career," Means said.
"There will be one-on-one interaction with current professionals through interview and shadowing assignments. We will also be bringing some OSU professionals to speak to the class."
According to White, for those who are seriously interested in a career in student services, students who enroll in AHE 499 may choose to continue their studies by enrolling in a student affairs internship class, which will most likely be offered Spring term.
"The internship experiences will be the most likely opportunity for making potential job connections," Means said.
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